Qin Siye drove Yin Xi to the entrance of Xing Lan Bay. After Yin Xi got out of the car and went inside, he told the driver to turn around and leave.
Yin Xi went back to her room and slept for a while. After lunch, she received a call from her good friend Xie Yifei.
"Xixi, I was away on a business trip for a few days, how could so many things happen? And all at once."
After listening to Yin Xi's account, Xie Yifei's eyes widened in disbelief as she asked.
Yin Xi said helplessly, "Yes. I still haven't snapped out of it. I always feel like there's a hidden hand pushing all these events, but I can't see it or grasp it."
"Haven't you suspected Lu Yushan? She was the one who recommended you for an internship at 'K Feng' magazine. That deputy editor Liu Ying is her good friend."
A word to the wise, Yin Xi broke out in a cold sweat.
"When I get back to the magazine, I'll investigate this thoroughly."
As for the reason her father had a car accident, she would have to wait until her work was stable before investigating.
After a pause, Xie Yifei said through gritted teeth, "I've disliked Lu Yushan for a long time. Perhaps she had ulterior motives from the moment she approached you."
Yin Xi chuckled, "What could she possibly want from me?"
"How could you not have anything? Your boyfriend, didn't she snatch him away!" Xie Yifei said.
"Don't talk about him. The mere mention of him makes me feel sick now." Yin Xi's gaze darkened, and her face showed disgust.
These past few days, Su Chengyu had called her several times, but she hadn't answered any of them, directly blocking him.
She had also received messages from him on WeChat, but she hadn't read a single one before deleting him from her contacts.
"Alright, alright, we won't mention him." Xie Yifei continued, "Xixi, I'm so sorry. During your most difficult time, I couldn't help you much and wasn't by your side.
I've been feeling very guilty since I returned. If I had known, I wouldn't have vied for this business trip with the station."
Hearing this, Yin Xi's eyes instantly welled up with mist. "Life is unpredictable. No one can predict what will happen tomorrow."
Suddenly, Yin Xi sighed softly, "Alas! Even if you were here, you couldn't have helped much. The Yin family owes tens of millions in debt.
I'm already very touched by your concern."
"Where are you staying now? If you have nowhere to stay, you can come and live with me. Anyway, I still have a spare room." Xie Yifei wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"No need. I don't want to be a third wheel. I have a place to stay."
Following that, Yin Xi spilled everything about how she met Qin Siye and how she signed an agreement with him to her.
"What? You were just cheated on by your boyfriend, lost your virginity, and now you've signed a three-month contract with a stranger. Xixi, you're just too..." Xie Yifei hadn't finished speaking when, as if thinking of something, her eyes suddenly widened, and she exclaimed,
"Wait, who did you say the man was? Qin Siye? The richest man in City K, Qin Siye?"
"Yes," Yin Xi admitted generously, with a faint smile. "We both have our needs, and I'm not at a disadvantage."
"Qin Siye is indeed very handsome, capable, and rich. He suits you well. However, I've heard that he has a strange temperament, is decisive and ruthless, rarely smiles, and never lets women get close.
Also, his family background is complicated, and the world of the wealthy is as deep as the sea. You have to be careful!"
Yin Xi said softly, "Who cares if he's from a wealthy family or not, or if it's complicated. It's only for three months anyway, just acting out a scene. Don't worry, I'll take care of myself."
No matter how rich, handsome, or powerful Qin Siye was, it was irrelevant to her. Their relationship was just a transaction.
However, in order to repay his help, she would do her best to play this role well.
After chatting for a few more minutes, they hung up. Just then, Aunt Li knocked and entered.
She was holding several outfits and said with a smile, "Miss Yin, these three outfits were sent by Mr. earlier. He said to choose one and wear it to the Qin family tomorrow."
What? Qin Siye actually bought her clothes? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?
But the clothes had already been sent, and she couldn't refuse. It seemed Qin Siye attached great importance to bringing her to the Qin family.
Although she was a young lady of the Yin family, she didn't pay much attention to her attire usually. She mostly wore casual clothes and work attire, and indeed didn't have a decent outfit for attending a banquet.
"Okay. Thank you, Aunt Li. Please put them on the sofa first. I'll try them on later."
After Aunt Li left the room, Yin Xi searched online for Qin Siye's family background and only found some information about his sister, Qin Siyue.
She didn't see anyone else. Was Xie Yifei just repeating gossip, or had Qin Siye deliberately shielded information about others?
It seemed she would only know when she went tomorrow.
No matter if it was climbing a mountain of knives or descending into a sea of fire, she had to go forward on this trip to the Qin family.
Before dinner, Yin Xi tried on the three evening gowns sent by Qin Siye. They fit perfectly. Standing in front of the mirror, she looked at her refreshed self, her brow slightly furrowed.
She had only known Qin Siye for a few days; how did he know her clothing size?
Was it because he had held her when she fainted that night, and had calculated it?
However, this man's taste was truly excellent. The three evening gowns were in light, elegant, and solemn colors, with simple and neat styles, not cumbersome, and made of soft and comfortable material. Every aspect suited her preferences.
In the evening, Qin Siye didn't return until past ten o'clock.
As soon as he got out of the car, he looked up and saw that the light in Yin Xi's room was still on, so he knew she hadn't rested yet.
After returning to his room, Qin Siye sent her a WeChat message.
"Have you tried on the clothes? Do they fit?"
Soon, Yin Xi replied, "I tried them on, and they all fit well."
Qin Siye continued to write, "That's good. Tomorrow morning, I have some urgent matters to deal with, and I have to leave early."
"However, I'll have Butler Liu take you there first. I'll rush over as soon as I'm done with my current affairs."
Yin Xi replied, "Okay."
The next day, after breakfast, Yin Xi got into Butler Liu's car and headed towards the Qin family villa.
Yin Xi felt a bit uneasy. Qin Siye hadn't come with her, and she didn't know anyone there. She wondered if something would go wrong.
As they neared their destination, Qin Siye's call came in. Yin Xi quickly answered.
"Hello? Yin Xi, where are you?"
"Butler Liu said we should be there soon."
"Good. Don't go in yet. Wait for me outside. I'll be there in a moment."
"Mmm." Yin Xi only replied with one word, but her heart felt relieved.
Five minutes later, the car stopped in front of the Qin family villa. Butler Liu clarified the situation and drove away.
At this moment, a black Bentley drove past her quickly. After parking, Su Chengyu, dressed in a suit and tie, got out of the driver's seat.
When he recognized the face of the girl in front of him, he was genuinely surprised. "Yin Xi, what are you doing here?"