"Brother Kai Cheng, I'm sorry. I didn't expect things to escalate like this, forcing you to fly back to the country during your busy schedule. Don't worry, since this matter started because of me, I will definitely help you resolve it," Shen Xi said guiltily after hearing the reason for Song Kai Cheng's return.
Song Kai Cheng looked at her gently, "This can't be blamed on you, you're also a victim. It's my fault for being too careless. A while ago, you called to ask if Director Bai had contacted me. I already suspected then that you might have encountered some trouble in the country, but I didn't investigate further. If I had known about this back then, perhaps things wouldn't have reached this point today."
Shen Xi smiled helplessly, "Brother Kai Cheng, this matter has nothing to do with you at all. If you blame yourself, it will only make me feel worse. Actually, he's quite reasonable. I'll definitely help you arrange a meeting with him."
"Okay," Song Kai Cheng said with a smile, "It's getting late, the children must be tired. Let's go back and rest."
Shen Xi glanced at Jian Fan's car, "Are you heading back to the hotel?"
"No. My aunt has already arranged for someone to tidy up the house, so we'll be staying at home," Song Kai Cheng replied.
The next day, after having breakfast with the children, Shen Xi returned to her room and hesitated, holding her phone. In a fit of anger, she had deleted him from her WeChat contacts, which seemed to have already angered him. Now, she could only contact him by phone, and she wasn't sure if he would answer. However, on second thought, whether he answered or not, she had to make the call. If he didn't pick up, she would go find him in person. Taking a deep breath, Shen Xi gripped her phone and dialed Qin Si Ye.
At that moment, Qin Si Ye had just finished breakfast and returned to his study. When his phone rang, he took it out, glanced at the caller ID, and a faint smile played on his lips. He didn't answer immediately, waiting until the ringing was about to end before calmly pressing the connect button.
"Hello?"
"Hello? Mr. Qin, are you available? There's something I'd like to discuss with you?" As soon as the call connected, Shen Xi felt her heart race. She tried her best to control herself, ensuring her tone was filled with sincerity and politeness.
Unexpectedly, Qin Si Ye asked abruptly, "Did you forget what I told you?"
"What?" Shen Xi was startled, not understanding.
"In Xicheng, I told you not to address me as 'Mr.' anymore," Qin Si Ye said, a hint of annoyance in his voice.
So that was the reason. Shen Xi let out a sigh of relief. This man was truly something. Wasn't it better to have her care about him? Why insist on her not caring.
"Mr. Qin, are you available? There's something I'd like to discuss with you?" Shen Xi repeated her earlier question.
"Alright, go ahead," Qin Si Ye's voice was noticeably gentler now. Shen Xi's suspended heart finally relaxed. He wasn't too angry and was willing to listen to her, which was far beyond her expectations.
"It's like this, Mr. Qin. I heard you plan to acquire Ankang Hospital. Director Bai and another investor have asked me to contact you. They would like to invite you for a meal, as they have some matters they wish to discuss with you in person."
"The other investor, isn't it the man you were playing ball with yesterday?" Qin Si Ye raised an eyebrow, asking deliberately.
Shen Xi suddenly felt a pang of guilt, regretting not greeting him at the court yesterday. She replied in a low voice, "Yes."
Qin Si Ye continued, "You called him Brother Kai Cheng?"
"Mhm," Shen Xi's voice grew even softer. However, after a long pause, Shen Xi heard no response from Qin Si Ye. She was so anxious that a thin layer of sweat broke out on her forehead. Just as she was about to ask if he was still listening, Qin Si Ye's deep, sharp voice suddenly cut through the silence.
"You said you were entrusted by someone to arrange a meeting with me, but why should I give you that face?"