"Oh, I was supposed to meet someone here. When I came out, I accidentally bumped into President Su, and he pulled me into their private room."
Shen Xi felt it was necessary to let him know the real reason behind the events.
Although he had said he believed her inside the room, Shen Xi knew it was to intimidate everyone present.
In reality, he didn't entirely trust her; she had heard his true feelings clearly after drinking that night.
How could an elite businessman like him, so astute and vigilant, easily trust others?
Looking down at her, Qin Siye frowned slightly. "Did you drink quite a bit?"
Hearing him say that, Shen Xi finally felt a chill on her shoulder. She looked down and discovered a small wet patch there.
It must have been the wine that Lu Yushan had just thrown, splashing onto her shoulder.
Shen Xi narrowed her eyes and replied helplessly, "I had no choice. If I didn't drink, they wouldn't let me leave."
She then added, "Actually, I didn't drink much. This wine smell is from Miss Lu's wine that splashed onto my clothes."
Since Qin Siye had said he wouldn't let them off, it was a good opportunity for her to use his hand to punish them properly.
Birds of a feather flock together. Looking at the people at that table, she didn't think any of them were good.
"She threw wine at you?" Qin Siye stopped walking, his gaze fixed on her with a dark look.
"It was mainly because I didn't drink the wine she offered, which angered her. However, I reacted quickly, and only a little splashed on me." Shen Xi's expression was calm and unperturbed.
Qin Siye's gaze lingered on her shoulder for a moment, then he said nothing and walked into the elevator.
The two soon arrived at the hotel entrance.
"Dr. Shen, how will you get back?" Qin Siye knew she couldn't drive after drinking.
"I'll take a taxi," Shen Xi replied.
Qin Siye took the key from his pocket and unlocked his car. "I'll give you a ride."
"No need to trouble you, Mr. Qin. It's easy to get a taxi here." Shen Xi showed a smile.
It seemed as though her words held a hidden meaning.
Qin Siye, however, gave her a dismissive glance and walked towards his car. "Let's go. It's on my way."
He had offered his kindness, and had even come all this way to rescue her earlier. To refuse again would make her seem ungrateful.
Shen Xi said nothing more and got into his car.
Shortly after the car started, Shen Xi received a call from Jian Fan.
"Hello? Sister Xi, how are things on your end?"
"I'm fine. I'm out now."
"Was it Mr. Qin who helped you?"
"Mm."
"That's good. Shuoshuo is getting an IV drip at the First People's Hospital now."
"Okay. I'll be right there."
Jian Fan was indeed thoughtful. Knowing she worked at Ankang Hospital, he deliberately took the child to another hospital to avoid being seen by acquaintances and to prevent unnecessary trouble.
As Shen Xi hung up, Qin Siye's deep voice sounded beside her. "Was that your brother who called?"
"His name is Jian Fan. He's my assistant." Shen Xi turned her head to look at him seriously.
Qin Siye glanced at her, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
He had already guessed that the man couldn't possibly be her brother.
But was "assistant" a bit of an exaggeration? Did doctors need assistants too?
"Could you please take me to the First People's Hospital, Mr. Qin?"
Shen Xi knew it was a slight detour, but she had no choice. Since she was already in his car, she had to trouble him.
Qin Siye didn't say a word. He immediately turned the car at the intersection ahead and drove in another direction.
He couldn't help but ask curiously, "It's so late, and you don't work there. What are you going there for?"
"Shuo... it's Chenchen. He has a fever and is getting an IV drip at the hospital." Shen Xi replied.
"What? Why didn't you say so earlier?" Qin Siye's heart tightened. He stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped forward.