Xu Zhilan heard this, put down the Rubik's Cube in her hand, and looked up asking, "What's wrong? Did something happen at home?"
Seeing this, Shen Xi quickly put down the juice in her hand and pulled the three children aside. She didn't want to hear anything about the Qin family, nor did she want the three children to hear it.
"Grandma, Mr. Qin, if you have something to discuss, I'll take the children and go back first."
Qin Si Yue heard this, swallowed the words that were about to come out, walked over and grabbed her arm, saying, "Xi Jie, don't leave. Actually, we don't have anything important to say. I just arrived, and I haven't played with the children yet."
"Yes, Xixi, I've already asked the kitchen to prepare lunch. You and the children should stay here for lunch today," Xu Zhilan said, trying to persuade them with a kindly smile.
"No, Grandma. We live very close, only a few minutes to get home. Besides, lunch at home should be ready," Shen Xi politely declined.
Xu Zhilan's face showed disappointment. "Xixi, I ate at your house yesterday. It's only polite for you to stay today."
She then looked at Qin Si Ye. "Si Ye, you persuade Xixi too."
Seeing Shen Xi's reaction, Qin Si Ye had already guessed why she didn't want to stay.
He didn't want her to know too much about the messy affairs of the Qin family and disturb her peace of mind.
"Grandma, since Shen Xi doesn't want to stay, why are you forcing her? I'll see them out."
Shen Xi did not expect Qin Si Ye to consider her perspective and speak up for her today. She couldn't help but look up at him.
Then, she took the children and bid farewell to Xu Zhilan and Qin Si Yue.
Qin Si Ye walked them to the door. Shen Xi turned back and said in a gentle voice, "Mr. Qin, please stop here. We can go back by ourselves."
The three children, however, were reluctant and looked at him with anticipation.
They really wished Uncle Qin could go back with them right now, just like that night. It would be even better if he could stay for dinner at their house.
Yesterday at noon, he had left early, and they were very regretful that they couldn't eat with him.
"Alright. You take your time," Qin Si Ye immediately stopped walking and watched them disappear from his sight with his usual expression.
He turned back to the living room and heard Qin Si Yue reporting the family situation to his grandmother.
"Grandma, can you believe it? Last night, Si Yu moved back to the Qin family with his mother. I think they are taking advantage of the situation.
They must have found out beforehand that you weren't living there anymore to do this."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhilan frowned. "What did your father say?"
"What else could he say? One is his wife, and the other is his son. He just criticized them a few times and then happily accepted them."
Qin Si Yue's face showed helplessness. Suddenly, he saw Qin Si Ye walking towards them and reiterated his earlier request.
"Brother, I really can't stand seeing their hateful faces. Can I move in here too?"
"No," Qin Si Ye flatly refused. "If you move in too, won't the Qin family be handed over to them to lord over?
Grandma's current treatment is about to end. I'll send her back next week."
"What? I have to move back?" Xu Zhilan immediately sat up straight and said reluctantly, "I don't want to go back. It's so good living here. Not only can I see Xixi, but I can also see the three children often.
In the few days I've been here, my mood has been exceptionally good. The thought of facing Jiang Jie's hypocritical face again makes my head hurt."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but touch her forehead.
Hearing this, Qin Si Ye frowned slightly and pondered for a moment. Thinking about what Jiang Jie had done to his grandmother last time, he was truly uneasy about sending her back.
"Alright. Then we won't move for now."
"Brother, what about me?" Qin Si Yue pouted and looked at him. She really didn't want to stay at the old Qin family house for even a moment.
Seeing this, Xu Zhilan quickly took Qin Si Yue's small hand and spoke for her. "Si Ye, why don't you let Si Yue move in too? You often work overtime, and sometimes I eat alone at night, feeling very lonely. If she stays here, she can keep me company.
As for the old Qin family residence, as long as I am here, it will never become Jiang Jie's territory.
When my treatment is over, we will move back together."