Body pausing slightly, Shen Xi looked towards the source of the sound, her eyes brightening. Upon seeing Qin Xiu Yi behind her, she seemed to understand something and asked with a smile, "Auntie, Uncle Qin, when did you... when did you return?"
On the way here, she had already learned from Butler Liu that it was Qin Si Ye's father's birthday today.
Seeing her aunt here now, it seemed her relationship with Qin Xiu Yi had become clear.
Deep down, she was very happy for them.
Qin Xiu Yi quickly walked past Mei Yun and straight to Shen Xi. "Shen Xi, let's not talk about this now. Quickly, my mom is still unconscious."
"Okay." Shen Xi's heart tightened, and she looked at Mei Yun. "Auntie, we'll talk later."
With that, she followed Qin Xiu Yi into the hall.
But the moment she turned, she saw a hint of moisture in Mei Yun's eyes.
What was wrong with Auntie? Had she been wronged here?
However, time did not allow her to dwell on it; her task now was to wake Grandma up quickly.
Walking in the courtyard, she heard the noisy crowd inside the hall.
The moment Shen Xi appeared at the entrance, an immediate silence fell.
Those who recognized her cast looks of disdain, while others breathed a sigh of relief.
Those who didn't know her were all guessing her identity in their hearts, about seventy to eighty percent sure, but still hesitant to confirm.
Suddenly, a childish voice broke the silence of the hall.
"Auntie Shen."
Just as he was about to run towards Shen Xi, He Xin Meng abruptly pulled his arm.
"Shen Xi, hurry and check on Grandma Xu."
She was afraid her child might say something he shouldn't, delaying time and affecting Xu Zhi Lan's treatment.
Shen Xi pursed her lips slightly, nodded at her, and then strode inside.
"This woman is Shen Xi? She's not much to look at. How could Si Ye fall for her?"
"Looking at her cold expression and young age, how could she have seduced a man and given birth to three illegitimate children?"
"Alas, you can't judge a book by its cover; perhaps she has other ways to attract men."
Shen Xi was solely focused on Xu Zhi Lan's condition and only vaguely heard a few broken sentences.
How could Si Ye fall for her? Three illegitimate children. Ways to attract men.
Her heart skipped a beat, and her footsteps halted.
What did they mean by these words? Had her secrets been exposed today at the birthday banquet?
Qin Xiu Yi, following behind her, suddenly turned and shot two cold glances at those people from the Qin family. The murmuring stopped abruptly.
Just as Qin Xiu Yi thought Shen Xi would ask him a few questions about what had just happened, he saw that she said nothing, kept her gaze forward, and continued walking inside with steady steps.
Qin Xue Lan, sitting on the sofa, couldn't help but let out a "chuckle." "That woman is truly shameless. With her reputation already ruined to this extent, she can still walk around with her head held high."
Su Yi Xin, standing beside her, also wore a look of disdain. Then, with a hint of worry, she asked, "Mom, will cousin really marry that woman?"
By helping her aunt today, she had completely offended the two of them. If he and that woman really got married in the future, he would definitely remember today's grudge.
Whether she could still enter and exit this place was debatable.
"How dare he? Now that your grandmother and uncle have been angered into collapse, can he still insist on his own way? Unless he doesn't want the position of CEO of Zhuo Sheng and wants to break completely with this family."
Qin Xue Lan's pupils contracted, and she looked towards the inner bedroom with bloodshot eyes.
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she turned to look at Su Yi Xin.
"Didn't you go shopping with your aunt yesterday? How did you see them?"
Su Yi Xin blinked her eyes and recounted the situation to her.
"So that's how it is. Since you and your aunt had already discussed it and decided to put on this act, why didn't you tell me beforehand?" Qin Xue Lan's eyes showed a hint of blame.
Su Yi Xin took her hand, a sly smile appearing on her face. "Mom, I didn't tell you, and you handled it quite well. A natural reaction is more convincing."
Qin Xue Lan's lips also curved into a proud smile, feeling that in this aspect, her daughter had truly surpassed her.
In the bedroom, the moment Shen Xi entered, she saw Qin Si Ye wiping Xu Zhi Lan's face.
"Xi Xi, you're here. Quick, quick, come and see Grandma." Qin Si Ye turned to look at her, immediately stood up, and made space for her.
Shen Xi met his gaze with a calm expression, then strode to the bedside, put down the medical kit, and began to examine Xu Zhi Lan.
Qin Xiu Yi did not follow them in but quietly closed the door.
He was very confident leaving this place to the two people inside.
At this moment, he needed to have a word with those members of the Qin family. Today's events must be kept secret and absolutely must not spread.