Before Qin Fang could speak, the voice of his master's wife came from behind him. "Who is it?"
The young man paused, ignoring Qin Fang as a smile spread across his face. He peeked his head in. "Mistress, it's me."
"Oh, it's you, Little Xing! Come in, come in."
The master's wife stood at the kitchen entrance. Seeing Zhou Xing, she greeted him with a smile.
Zhou Xing smiled and answered, also carrying a few things in his hands as he entered.
Qin Fang stepped aside, then closed the door.
Zhou Xing chatted cheerfully with the master's wife. It was clear they were close, and she was obviously fond of him, beaming after just a few words.
Qin Fang followed quietly, not interrupting.
Noticing Qin Fang, the master's wife smiled and made the introductions. "This is your Eldest Martial Brother, Zhou Xing... Little Xing, you haven't met your Little Junior Brother yet, have you? This is the new disciple your master took in. His name is Qin Fang."
