"I don't know either, we'll find out when we get there," Qin Siye said in a low voice, his eyes dark as he drove.
Half an hour later, the two walked into the Qin family hall one after another.
"Brother, Xi jie, you're here?" Qin Si Yue's eyes lit up with a smile as she ran towards them.
Her smile and gaze made it seem as if some momentous joyous occasion had occurred in the household.
"Grandma," the two looked at her and then, in unison, called out to Xu Zhilan.
"Xixi, has your leg injury healed?" Xu Zhilan asked Shen Xi with a beaming smile.
"Yes. It has completely healed," Shen Xi said, walking quickly towards her.
"Good. You two come with me to my room," Xu Zhilan took her small hand, and then glanced at Qin Siye.
The three of them entered Xu Zhilan's room and sat down on the sofas.
Xu Zhilan took out her phone and displayed an article from the local news for them.
"Tell me. When did you two get together, and why were you keeping this old woman in the dark?"
Both were stunned and exchanged glances. Shen Xi immediately picked up the phone and looked closely at the report.
It not only quoted Qin Siye's own words from yesterday but also included photos of them standing with Qin Xue Lan and holding hands.
After reading it, Shen Xi remained silent, her gaze slightly annoyed, and handed the phone to Qin Siye.
Qin Siye took it and flipped through it, quickly explaining, "Grandma, this is purely a misunderstanding. What I said yesterday was just in the heat of the moment, forced out by my aunt."
"Impossible! If you had no feelings, would someone holding a gun force those words out of you?" Xu Zhilan glanced at him and continued,
"Actually, I was very happy when I saw this news this morning. I've always wanted to set you two up. I didn't ask you to come over today to question you, but to congratulate you!"
Hearing this, Shen Xi broke out in a sweat and said anxiously, "Grandma, Mr. Qin said that yesterday purely to help me. We are just ordinary friends, not at all what you think."
"I know Xue Lan must have said many unpleasant things to you yesterday, which forced Siye to step forward and protect you. I will talk to her about this separately."
Xu Zhilan said, gently taking Shen Xi's hand, and continued with a happy expression,
"But in my heart, I also have to thank her. If she hadn't done that, how could she have forced Siye to speak his true feelings?
Xixi, what about you? Do you like Siye too?"
"Grandma, I told you, that..." Qin Siye, fearing Shen Xi's displeasure, negated it again.
Before he could finish, Xu Zhilan interrupted him sternly, "You shut up, I wasn't asking you."
She turned and waited expectantly for Shen Xi's answer.
"Grandma, thank you for your kindness. Mr. Qin and I are just ordinary friends. We have incompatible personalities, and I don't plan to have a boyfriend. What happened yesterday was purely an accident. I hope you won't think about it that way anymore." Shen Xi pulled her hand back and said earnestly.
Hearing this, Qin Siye stared at her blankly. What did she mean by incompatible personalities?
Was he that insignificant in her eyes?
"How can it be an accident? It should be a genuine outpouring of affection in a moment of urgency." Xu Zhilan's expression suddenly changed. "I don't care. By now, many people in K City probably know that you are Siye's girlfriend, and I agree with you two being together. I believe his father will also strongly approve..."
Qin Siye suddenly stood up from the sofa, "Grandma, why are you forcing things? Since Dr. Shen has made her stance so clear, please don't make things difficult for her anymore.
It was all my fault yesterday. In a moment of haste, I said things I shouldn't have, which caused this misunderstanding. I will find someone to take down that news immediately.
Dr. Shen, I apologize for the interruption. I'll take you back now."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xi gave Xu Zhilan an embarrassed look and immediately stood up and walked towards the door without saying goodbye.
"Siye, what are you doing? How can you talk to Xixi like that?" Xu Zhilan also couldn't help but stand up, glaring at Qin Siye.
"Grandma, let's drop this matter. Please, can you stop interfering?" Qin Siye said, then turned and hurried out.
As he reached the hall, he heard Qin Si Yue's voice, "Xi jie, what's wrong? Why are you leaving so soon?"