Qin Si Ye's heart skipped a beat. He had arrived late and spent the entire time chatting with Shen Xi, barely paying attention to the film.
He hadn't understood a thing about what the movie was about.
However, he still replied with a straight face, "It was good. A very nice children's film."
At that moment, Chen Chen blinked his eyes and asked, "Uncle Qin, then tell us, what was good about it?"
Qin Si Ye's gaze flickered a few times as he replied, "The visuals were spectacular and breathtaking, the plot was good, and also, the protagonist's character was portrayed exceptionally well."
He had indeed found the visuals breathtaking. As for the plot and character development, he hadn't quite grasped them. However, most films were like this, and he figured his answer should be fine.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Shuo Shuo chimed in, "Uncle Qin, what do you think was good about the protagonist's character?"
This question truly stumped Qin Si Ye. He couldn't just make something up, or he'd be exposed.
Yin Zhe, walking behind them, couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh. He stepped in and said, "Brother Si Ye arrived rather late, so he couldn't have seen it in such detail. Let me tell you. The protagonist is a brave, kind, persistent, and calm character who dares to confront dark forces."
Upon hearing this, the three children all cast admiring glances at Yin Zhe.
Yan Yan turned her large, watery eyes and said, "Uncle, your summary is so good. It seems you watched the movie attentively."
The implication was that some people hadn't watched it attentively.
Qin Si Ye gave an awkward smile. He turned his head and his gaze met Shen Xi's smiling eyes.
At this point, their group had already exited the cinema. Qin Si Ye glanced at the time; it was already 11:30. He suggested they all go for lunch.
The children jumped up with joy at the suggestion and happily ran towards the elevator.
On the weekend, the plaza was bustling with people. Shen Xi called out from behind with a touch of worry, "Chen Chen, look after your younger siblings. Slow down a little."
After they all came out, they were like wild horses that had broken free from their reins. It seemed the children had been confined at home for too long.
Shen Xi couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.
Chen Chen turned back and gave her a bright smile, "Understood, Mommy."
At this moment, Yin Zhe, walking behind them, quickened his pace and caught up with the three little ones.
Qin Si Ye's lips curved slightly upwards. He walked alongside Shen Xi, his large hand instinctively reaching out towards hers.
Shen Xi's body trembled slightly, and she quickly dodged to the side.
In broad daylight, how could this man act like this? Wasn't he afraid of encountering acquaintances?
Qin Si Ye didn't care at all. His movements were agile as he leaned slightly towards Shen Xi, giving her no chance to escape.
Little did they know, their intimate action was witnessed by two women behind them, who then captured it on their phones.
"Auntie, was that woman just now Shen Xi? She's not that attractive. Why would cousin be interested in someone like that?" Su Yixin put away her phone and looked at the alluringly dressed woman beside her with a frown.
"You've just returned from abroad, you wouldn't know this woman's capabilities. Although she's not particularly attractive, she's very good at capturing hearts." Aunt Jiang's eyes deepened. She pulled Su Yixin's arm and whispered, "Did you hear her three children call Shen Xi 'Mommy' earlier?"
Aunt Jiang's focus was on this. Where did those three children come from, and why would they call Shen Xi Mommy? What was their relationship with Qin Si Ye?
"I heard them," Su Yixin opened her phone and showed Aunt Jiang the photos she had just taken.
She frowned, "It's a pity their faces aren't clear. But these three children seem to be around the same age. Especially those two boys, they're wearing the same clothes, looking very much like triplets. Seeing how close they are, could these three children be illegitimate offspring of cousin and that woman?"
After a moment of thought, Aunt Jiang quickly denied it, "Impossible. Shen Xi only returned from abroad not long ago, they probably didn't know each other before."
"If that's the case, then cousin likes a woman who has already had children. If they were to get together, wouldn't the Qin family's bloodline be in disarray? Would Uncle allow such a thing to happen?" Su Yixin stared at Jiang Jie with wide eyes.
Hearing this, Aunt Jiang's heart trembled. A cold glint flashed in her eyes, but she remained outwardly calm. She took Aunt Jiang's arm and turned to walk away.
"Let's not worry about this for now. Let's go. Weren't you going to buy a gift for your uncle?"
Shen Xi and her group of six took the elevator to the Western restaurant on the top floor. Just as they reached the entrance, they bumped into Fu Ji Heng and his family of three, who were coming from another direction.
"Si Ye, Shen Xi, what a coincidence. You're dining here too?" Fu Ji Heng greeted them with surprise.