Shen Xi stared at him, her eyes wide with disbelief, her mind buzzing as if struck by something hard.
Kai Cheng Ge, he… how could he confess to her?
No wonder he had seemed off when they were on their way.
And everything here, all arranged by him, was it all for this moment?
"Xi Xi, hurry up and accept. Kai Cheng has liked you for many years," Mei Yun said, seeing Shen Xi hesitate, and quickly stood up to speak for Song Kai Cheng.
Hearing this, Shen Xi’s heart skipped a beat. She stood rooted to the spot, her hands still at her sides, a troubled expression on her face as she spoke haltingly, "Kai Cheng Ge, I…"
At this moment, Xie Yifei also stared at the two of them, her hands nervously rubbing back and forth, secretly anxious.
She didn’t know where Qin Si Ye had gone. Did he not know it was Xi Xi’s birthday? Why hadn’t he appeared yet?
Jian Fan glanced at her, remaining silent.
Although he knew Song Kai Cheng would pursue Shen Xi upon his return, he hadn’t expected him to choose this moment.
First, he would create an environment and atmosphere to move Shen Xi, then confess to her in front of everyone.
He had to admit, his boss’s move was brilliant.
The three children were as restless as ants on a hot pan, fidgeting.
Just then, Chen Chen suddenly clutched his stomach and cried out, "Ah—Mommy, my stomach hurts."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately turned their attention to him.
"What's wrong?" Shen Xi exclaimed, and as she anxiously moved towards him, the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.
A tall boy, dressed in casual wear, stood at the doorway, and everyone’s gaze was drawn to him.
"Sister." Yin Zhe’s eyes were filled with tears as he looked at Shen Xi’s back and cried out her name.
Shen Xi’s body trembled, and she slowly turned around. The moment she saw Yin Zhe, tears instantly welled up in her eyes.
It had been five years, and her long-lost brother had finally appeared before her.
Had her wish just come true?
Yin Zhe, however, looked stunned. Remembering what Qin Si Ye had told him on the way, he immediately changed his address and called out again, "Cousin."
Tears streamed down her cheeks, and Shen Xi, unable to contain her emotions, rushed forward, throwing her arms around his waist and burying her face in his chest, sobbing.
"A Zhe, where did you go all these years? Why haven't you… haven't you come back? Do you know how hard I’ve looked for you?"
"Sister, I…" Yin Zhe hugged her tightly, tears also streaming down his face, unsure of where to begin.
Suddenly remembering Qin Si Ye, he patted her shoulder, "Sister, Si Ye Ge he…"
Qin Si Ye, why did he mention Qin Si Ye?
Shen Xi’s head snapped up, and she saw Qin Si Ye appearing at the doorway.
The man met her gaze for a few seconds with a complex expression, then swept his gaze around the room.
When he saw Song Kai Cheng holding a large bouquet of roses, he immediately understood what had just happened.
Without a word, he turned and strode away.
At this moment, Shen Xi also had a sudden realization.
It turned out that Qin Si Ye was the one who had saved Yin Zhe at the Yin family's door that year.
She immediately stood up straight, took Yin Zhe’s hand, and briefly introduced everyone in the room to him.
Then, with a worried look, she turned to Chen Chen, "Chen Chen, does your stomach still hurt?"
"No, it doesn't, Mommy," Chen Chen replied with a smile, touching his stomach.
"Good. Take care of your uncle, I'll be right back." Shen Xi said, grabbed her phone, and ran out.
Mei Yun’s stern voice suddenly called out from behind her, "Xi Xi, where are you going?"
Shen Xi’s steps faltered, and she quickly turned around, tearfully bowing to Mei Yun and Song Kai Cheng. "Aunt, Kai Cheng Ge, I’m sorry. I need to ask Mr. Qin… Mr. Qin something important, and I’ll be back soon."
However, Shen Xi searched the basement all the way but couldn’t find Qin Si Ye.
She stood there, turning in circles in a daze, and called him several times, but the man didn't answer.
With tears in her eyes, Shen Xi’s hands trembled as she sent him a WeChat message.
"Qin Si Ye, where are you? Why aren't you answering my calls?"
"Things aren't what you saw, I didn't accept his confession."
"You saved Yin Zhe back then, didn't you? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"