"How could that be? I actually think they're a great match," Shen Xi said, then added to herself with confidence, "I just don't know what Brother Kai Cheng thinks."
"That whole thing was a misunderstanding. He wouldn't still be holding a grudge, would he?" Although she spoke softly, Qin Si Ye heard her and couldn't help but ask, tilting his head.
"Ah?" Shen Xi was startled and quickly explained, "No. My aunt suffered emotional trauma before. I was just worried Brother Kai Cheng might not be able to accept it right away."
"Right, didn't you want to tell me about your aunt's experience last time? Now I have the time," Qin Si Ye said, looking at her with a serious expression.
Shen Xi replied, "Why do you want to hear it now? You interrupted me several times back then."
Qin Si Ye raised an eyebrow slightly. "Circumstances have changed. My state of mind now is completely different from then. Besides, she might soon become my aunt, so I need to understand her better."
Shen Xi gave him a side-eye, her thoughts drifting. "According to Brother Kai Cheng, Aunt met a man when she was young. He was very handsome and treated her very well, doting on her. They got married very quickly.
But unexpectedly, the man's true character was vastly different from what he presented to my aunt. He gambled, womanized, and cheated a lot of money from her.
When my aunt discovered the truth, she confronted him. Instead of repenting, he often physically abused her. My aunt wanted a divorce, but he clung to her, refusing to agree.
It wasn't until she had to get stitches on her head after being beaten that my aunt called the police and finally divorced that man."
After listening, Qin Si Ye angrily slammed the steering wheel. "What about Song Kai Cheng? What was he doing? Why didn't he protect your aunt?"
"He was in high school at the time, and my aunt never dared to tell him about it. He didn't know anything," Shen Xi said, a pained expression crossing her face.
Qin Si Ye glanced at her. "So that's why your aunt has been single all these years?"
Shen Xi replied, "Yes."
"After Song Kai Cheng grew up, he was afraid your aunt would repeat her past mistakes, so he was very wary of any man around her?" Qin Si Ye continued to ask.
"I suppose so," Shen Xi confirmed, turning to look at him. "Do you understand now why he got so emotional and wouldn't let it go during that incident at Phantom?"
Qin Si Ye pondered for a moment before replying, "I can understand his feelings, but I cannot condone his actions. Acting so extremely without fully understanding the situation was too rash."
Shen Xi glared at him slightly. "Haven't you ever done something equally irrational?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Si Ye paused, immediately understanding she was referring to the incident in Haicheng. He quickly smiled and said, "You're right. I completely understand him now."
Shen Xi snorted and turned away, no longer looking at him.
This man truly held himself to a different standard than others.
Qin Si Ye continued dismissively, "They are both adults, and it's rare to find kindred spirits who share similar interests at their age. My uncle is very devoted. If Song Kai Cheng gets to know him, he'll definitely agree to them being together.
However, there's one thing I'm worried about."
"What is it?" Shen Xi asked, perplexed.
Qin Si Ye looked at her with piercing eyes. "Our matter."
"What does our matter have to do with him?" Shen Xi blurted out.
Qin Si Ye was delighted to hear her question, but he still wanted to probe further.
"I'm afraid he won't agree to us being together and will try to obstruct us."
Shen Xi looked at him. "What kind of person do you take him for? Is he that bored, that he'd do such a thing?
Instead of worrying about external obstacles, you should spend more time thinking about how to improve yourself."
Hearing this, Qin Si Ye couldn't help but laugh heartily. "With how I am now, you're still not satisfied? Where else do you want me to improve?"
Shen Xi was taken aback by his question and replied after a pause, "Men who are too proud will fall very hard. Don't forget, you still owe me five thank yous."
"Yes, yes, you're right to remind me. I'm indeed overthinking it."
A slight smile curved the man's lips as he suddenly took her small hand.
"Your statement just now, can I interpret it as you're also very eager for me to reach my goal soon?"