The three children were very perceptive and didn't want to be a third wheel.
For Uncle Qin, this was a rare opportunity to be alone with Mommy, and they were eager to leave quickly.
Before Shen Xi could even react, the three children had already run out of the room with Teacher Li.
Shen Xi was a little worried about them in the crowded place and was about to go find them when Qin Si Ye grabbed her arm. "Don't go. Give them some freedom. They have a teacher looking after them, what are you worried about?"
Hearing this, Shen Xi looked back at him for a few seconds, then lowered her head and put the medical supplies back into her backpack, sitting down on a chair one seat away from Qin Si Ye.
Qin Si Ye's expression darkened. "Why are you sitting so far away? Do you think I'm a dinosaur?"
Shen Xi chuckled foolishly. "This round table is very big, and it's just the two of us. It's better to sit a bit further apart, otherwise, it's too crowded."
What kind of excuse was that? It wasn't crowded at all.
"Come here. I don't feel crowded." Qin Si Ye extended his hand, which was covered in band-aids, towards her, his tone as soft as if he were coaxing a child.
Shen Xi's heart fluttered slightly, but her expression remained calm. She glanced at him without responding, then lowered her head and took a sip of the clear tea on the table.
The man watched her for a few seconds, then stood up and sat in the chair between them.
If she didn't want to come over, he would go to her.
Shen Xi felt immense pressure and wanted to get up and move to another seat.
Earlier in the car, she had sat right next to him, but there were many people there.
But now, in this room, with only the two of them, who knew what outrageous behavior this man might engage in.
"Don't move." Qin Si Ye reached out and held her again. "I don't mean anything else, I just want to be closer to you."
At this moment, a server walked in with the menu to take their order. Shen Xi had no choice but to remain seated.
Qin Si Ye took the menu and, remembering the doctor's words, ordered several light and mild dishes on his own.
As soon as the server left, Qin Si Ye placed his right hand in front of Shen Xi and said abruptly, "My hand is injured like this, shouldn't you take responsibility for me?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xi almost spat out the water she had just taken a sip of. She managed to swallow it with difficulty and asked him with a frown, "How do you want me to be responsible?"
She knew this man wouldn't give up so easily and would "demand" something from her whenever he got the chance.
She even suspected that he had acted that way before as a ruse, intending to "coerce" her.
Qin Si Ye raised his eyebrows, his bright eyes flashing a few times. "While I'm sending you to work, I want to have breakfast at your place every morning."
What? That's a bit much, isn't it? Wouldn't the housekeeper and auntie at home misunderstand their relationship?
"No. Say something else." Shen Xi immediately refused, looking at him with a slight hint of anger.
Qin Si Ye's lips curved slightly. He elegantly picked up the cup on the table and took a sip. "Then how about we settle this with a 'thank you'? What do you say?"
He was still coveting her, and had brought the issue back again.
Shen Xi stared at him for a moment, then remained silent.
Anyway, she hadn't acknowledged their agreement, so his collection would be in vain.
"If you don't say anything, I'll assume you've agreed." Qin Si Ye said with a serious expression. "This is the third time."
After lunch and a short rest, Teacher Li led everyone to the park's petting zoo.
The children were as joyful as birds released from a cage when they saw the cute little animals, running here and there.
Their eyes weren't enough to take it all in.
Yan Yan, in particular, was excited about every little animal she saw, wishing she could take them all home.
"Yan Yan really likes small animals?" Qin Si Ye asked, looking at her happy and excited little figure, then glancing at Shen Xi beside him.
"Yes. She's always wanted to raise a little rabbit at home," Shen Xi replied thoughtfully.
Qin Si Ye paused slightly. "Then why didn't you buy her one?"
"There's no place to keep it at home," Shen Xi replied indifferently, looking at him.
Qin Si Ye's dark, sword-like eyebrows furrowed. Indeed, the villa they lived in didn't have a yard, and rabbits had a strong smell, making them unsuitable for indoor keeping.
"Shen Zi Chen." At this moment, Tang Le's voice called from behind them.