Five years later, in the arrival hall of K City Airport.
Yin Xi, wearing a long, belted khaki trench coat and black ankle boots, her eyes hidden behind sunglasses, strode forward with a brisk, powerful gait.
She held a phone in one hand, while the other led a fair-skinned, adorable little girl.
Behind them followed a pair of boy and girl twins, their faces strikingly similar, holding hands. Their bright eyes darted around the hall, observing everything.
"Yifei, I've landed. You don't need to come pick me up if you're busy."
Xie Yifei, on the other end of the line, apologized profusely, "I'm so sorry, Xixi. You're returning to the country today, and as a good friend, I should have personally come to the airport to pick you up. But something urgent came up at the station, and I truly can't get away."
"It's alright, Yifei, please don't blame yourself. Don't worry, even though I haven't been back for five years, this is my hometown. I can handle everything here," Yin Xi said with a smile.
"Okay. That's a relief to hear." Xie Yifei's tone lightened, "Let's have dinner together tonight. It's been five years, I've really missed you!"
"I've missed you too. See you tonight!" Yin Xi hung up the phone.
She casually removed her sunglasses, revealing a different face.
Her return to the country this time was for two reasons: revenge and to find Yin Zhe.
Five years ago, she had accidentally slept with a powerful figure one night, resulting in three adorable and cute children.
Fortunately, all three children took after her in appearance.
However, to be on the safe side, she had specifically worn a lifelike latex mask for her return. This would protect her children and keep her enemies completely unsuspecting.
She had also changed her name and surname, and even altered her voice. Everything was meticulously planned to achieve her goals more efficiently.
"Hello, are you Doctor Shen?" As Yin Xi led the three children into a black sedan, a man suddenly called out to her.
Yin Xi's heart skipped a beat. After a brief hesitation, she replied in a low voice, "Yes. I am Shen Xi."
She needed to get used to this new name as quickly as possible. Before coming, her identity card and online personal information had already been updated with this name.
The man looked down at the photo on his phone again, confirming her identity. He then smiled and handed her a business card.
"Doctor Shen, I am a bodyguard from the Qin family. This is a business card from our young master, Qin Siye. He specifically arranged for me to invite you to see the old madam's illness."
Qin Siye, how did he know she was returning today?
A jolt of surprise ran through her. Shen Xi slowly took the business card.
Had he seen the information she posted online and sent someone to track her flight?
But she remembered that he was engaged to Lu Yushan five years ago and must have already married. Their children should be a few years old by now.
She wanted absolutely nothing to do with the Qin family.
"I'm sorry, I am only a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. I might not be able to cure your old madam's illness."
The bodyguard replied with a gentle smile, "Doctor Shen, you are too modest. Your name is renowned worldwide for treating difficult and rare diseases. Our young master said that if you can bring about any improvement in the old madam's condition, you can name your price."
Such a significant incentive would be hard for anyone to refuse.
Shen Xi pondered for a moment and said, "Alright. Leave me the address, and I will come over to take a look this afternoon."
She agreed not because of the offer of "any price," but to repay Qin Siye for his help back then.
There was another reason as well. Qin Siye's grandmother had been very fond of her and had gifted her an ancestral jade bangle on their first meeting.
For both sentiment and obligation, she felt she had to go and see her.
Closing the car door, Shen Xi looked at the three children and said with a gentle expression, "Once we get to the residence and have lunch, you can have your free time. Mommy needs to go out for a while."
The third child, Yan Yan, raised her fair and tender little face and asked with a smile, "Mommy, are you going to see Daddy?"