Upon hearing this, Qin Si Ye was stunned speechless for a long time.
A dozen seconds later, his gaze shifted, feeling that what she said made sense.
The incident at Happy Farm had been a huge blow to her, and he had used it to collect thank-yous. He really shouldn't have.
"Alright. Then let's make it nine," Qin Si Ye's ink-black eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment.
He secretly resolved in his heart that he must achieve the last thank-you as soon as possible.
These days were truly agonizing, and he felt like he was about to break.
Meanwhile, Shen Xi coughed lightly and let out a long breath.
Her thoughts were that she must proceed cautiously before Su Cheng Yu returned, and never again give this man an opportunity to help her.
Seeing that she kept her head down and remained silent, Qin Si Ye couldn't help but reach out and lift her chin. "What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing," Shen Xi faltered slightly and smiled at him.
Shen Xi had not worn a mask today, having come in a hurry.
Looking at her delicate and alluring lips, Qin Si Ye's eyes were filled with tenderness and desire, and he couldn't help but slowly lean in.
Shen Xi trembled slightly in her heart. Just as she didn't know how to dodge, the phone on the coffee table suddenly rang.
She quickly pushed him away, grabbed the phone, and answered it instantly.
"Hello? Jian Fan."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
After hanging up, Shen Xi immediately stood up, picked up her bag, and said, "Um, Jian Fan helped me contact a landlord. I have to go and talk to him about renting a place now."
With that, she fled the room.
Qin Si Ye watched her hurried departure, his expression inevitably darkening.
Back in the car, Shen Xi gently touched her heaving chest. After composing herself, she quickly took out her mask, put it on, and drove to the location Jian Fan had told her.
After meeting and talking with the landlord, she also inspected the shop in person. It was about 500 square feet, spread across three floors.
Shen Xi was very satisfied. She paid the deposit immediately and signed the contract.
"Jian Fan, how are the procedures going with Zheng Jing He?" Shen Xi asked Jian Fan, looking sideways at him after bidding farewell to the landlord.
"Everything is completed. I have also arranged his departure; he will be sent away tomorrow," Jian Fan replied in a low voice.
"That's good," Shen Xi smiled at him. "You have your own company now, so you might be very busy. But I also have a lot of things to do lately, so I'll have to ask you to spare some time to help out."
"Sister Xi, what are you saying? As long as you need me, I will always follow your lead and spare no effort," Jian Fan raised his eyebrows lightly at her. "I will find the best design studio for the pharmacy's renovation. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
"Okay," Shen Xi suddenly seemed to think of something, her eyes darting around. "This way, you might have to stay in K City for a long time. Will Brother Kai Cheng have any objections?"
When she first borrowed Jian Fan, she only wanted him to help her uncover the truth behind the events five years ago. She never expected him to find a girlfriend here, put down roots, and start his own company.
She wondered what Brother Kai Cheng's attitude would be towards this matter.
"I've already spoken to Mr. Song, and he has no objections. He also said that your arrangements are very proper, and he fully supports me being with Yi Fei," Jian Fan said, smiling at her. A faint blush appeared on his fair face.
Last time in the hospital, Mr. Song had used his relationship with Xie Yi Fei to threaten him. She didn't expect his attitude to change so drastically this time.
It seemed he had completely let go of his feelings for Sister Xi.
"That's good. Let's go back," Shen Xi's expression eased slightly. She naturally tugged at Jian Fan's arm and headed towards their respective cars.
Unbeknownst to them, this casual gesture was captured in a photograph by someone behind them.
Shen Xi arrived home a little past five in the afternoon. As soon as she entered, she saw Yin Zhe playing with the children in the living room.
Then she remembered she had forgotten to cook at Xing Lan Bay today.
She stood at the door, hesitant about whether to come in or not. "A Zhe, why are you back?"
"Si Ye Ge said he'd be moving back tonight. He went out for something and asked me to come back first," Yin Zhe said, smiling as he stood up.
Upon seeing Shen Xi, the three children quickly ran over and took her hands.
"Mommy, tomorrow is the weekend. Let's go out and play," Chen Chen said first.
Before Shen Xi could reply, Yan Yan quickly interjected, "Mommy, we've discussed it with Uncle. There's a wonderful animated movie showing tomorrow. Let's go watch it together."
Shuo Shuo also added, "Mommy, ever since we returned to the country, besides that one time at Dragon City Amusement Park, we've never watched a normal movie."
After a moment of thought, Shen Xi rubbed their little heads and replied with a smile, "Okay."
Since their return, she had rarely taken them out to play for their safety, and she did feel a bit guilty towards them.