"Hello? Kai Cheng ge," Shen Xi lightly cleared her throat and immediately pressed the answer button.
"Xi Xi, are you home?" Song Kai Cheng's voice was warm and gentle.
"Yes. What's up?" Shen Xi, not understanding why he asked, grew more curious.
Song Kai Cheng smiled and said, "Nothing. I just wanted to tell you to bring the children to Kai Di Ya Club tonight for a gathering."
"Huh? Didn't we just gather last night?" Shen Xi was a bit confused.
Song Kai Cheng replied, "That was different. Last night was your treat; tonight I'm hosting. Auntie, Xie Yifei, and Jian Fan will all be there. Six o'clock, I'll pick you all up personally."
"No need. Kai Cheng ge, I can drive myself," Shen Xi quickly said.
Song Kai Cheng chuckled, "How can that be? You absolutely cannot drive tonight. Prepare yourself, and I'll be heading your way shortly."
Why couldn't she drive? Shen Xi was even more astonished. Before she could understand what he meant, Song Kai Cheng exchanged a few pleasantries and hung up. What was wrong with Kai Cheng ge? He was being so mysterious; she had never seen him like this before. Getting out of bed, Shen Xi walked to the washroom and refreshed herself in front of the mirror. Suddenly, she remembered Qin Si Ye. It was the weekend, and that man hadn't contacted her at all since morning, which was quite unusual. She wondered what he had been busy with all day. Shen Xi changed into a light blue long dress, grabbed her bag, and walked out of the room. The three children were playing games in Chen Chen's room. Shen Xi knocked and entered, smiling, "You three, get ready quickly. Uncle Song wants to treat us to dinner."
"Okay." Upon hearing this, the three exchanged glances as if they had expected it. They hurried back to their respective rooms to change into their favorite clothes. As Chen Chen went downstairs, he casually put his tablet into his bag. Not long after they got downstairs, Song Kai Cheng's car arrived. As Shen Xi got into the car with the children, she turned to Song Kai Cheng and asked, "Where is Auntie? Why didn't she come with your car?"
"I dropped Auntie off first before coming to pick you up," Song Kai Cheng replied with a smile. Hearing his response, Shen Xi felt a little embarrassed. "Kai Cheng ge, you really didn't need to do this. Why bother with the extra trip? I could have driven myself."
"I told you, tonight is different. Don't overthink it, just relax and enjoy the ride," Song Kai Cheng turned his head, giving her a gentle glance. Shen Xi still felt bad and suddenly thought of Jian Fan, "Isn't Jian Fan going too? Actually, we could ride with him."
"He took Xie Yifei to the hospital," Song Kai Cheng's eyes darkened slightly. "Xi Xi, I'm willingly taking you. Why do you always try to refuse?"
"No, no, no, Kai Cheng ge, you've misunderstood. I just feel you've been working hard at the hospital accompanying Auntie these past few days and don't want you to rush back and forth," Shen Xi quickly explained, seeing his slight displeasure.
"I don't feel rushed or tired. For you, I am willing," Song Kai Cheng looked at her intently. For you, I am willing. Shen Xi's heart skipped a beat. She remembered Qin Si Ye had said something similar before. What was wrong with Kai Cheng ge today? Why was he speaking so ambiguously? Did he really have feelings for her? Shen Xi quickly lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze, let alone say another word. Sitting in the back, the three children, hearing their conversation, began to sweat profusely, constantly messaging on their tablets. The car arrived at the underground parking lot of Kai Di Ya Club. The group followed Song Kai Cheng into the elevator to the 6th floor and entered private room 616. As Shen Xi pushed open the door, she was stunned by the scene before her. The room was decorated with dazzling lights, the ceiling adorned with colorful streamers, and the walls featured pink balloons forming a heart shape, with the words "Happy Birthday" written in the center. A large, exquisite cake was placed in the middle of the table, with several bottles of high-end red wine beside it. Birthday? Whose birthday was it today? Shen Xi stood at the doorway, stunned, looking at the three people inside. At that moment, Xie Yifei suddenly rushed over, grabbed her arm, and said, "Xi Xi, happy birthday!"