Xu Zhilan was startled. She looked intently at the girl in front of her, who resembled her daughter so much, and her eyes lit up. "Yixin, is that Yixin?"
"It's me, Grandma." Su Yixin hugged her tightly, leaning her head affectionately against her shoulder.
"Good, good, my dear child. You haven't been back for over a year, and you've grown even more beautiful. Grandma almost didn't recognize you." Xu Zhilan patted her back, a kind smile on her face.
"Yixin, quickly help your grandma sit down. She's old and can't stand for too long." Qin Xiuzhi suddenly spoke from the sofa.
Qin Xuelan and Su Yixin helped Xu Zhilan to the sofa. The Qin family members who had come to celebrate Qin Xiuzhi's birthday greeted them one by one.
Su Yixin smiled and turned to look at the siblings Qin Siye and Qin Siyue, calling out, "Cousin, Cousin."
Qin Siyue's lips twitched slightly as she politely replied, "Yes. How long have you been back?"
"Two or three days," Su Yixin answered.
Qin Siye merely glanced at her and responded indifferently, "Mm."
Su Yixin was only a year older than Qin Siru and was currently studying at university abroad. She had returned from holiday a few days ago.
Because her mother, Qin Xuelan, and Jiang Jie were close friends, and Su Yixin was also associated with them.
The Qin Siye siblings had always been distant from their cousin. They exchanged polite words when they met.
Qin Siyue, in particular, was only three or four years older than her, but they had never confided in each other.
She always felt that this cousin was not simple and knew how to win over their grandmother.
Seeing their indifferent attitude towards her, Su Yixin just smiled and turned her attention back to Xu Zhilan.
"Yixin, where are your father and brother? Why didn't they come?" Xu Zhilan beckoned her to sit beside her.
"I'm not sure about that. My mother said they were on a business trip." Su Yixin looked up at her mother.
As soon as she returned, she heard that her father and brother were on a business trip to Country C. However, her mother had forbidden her from telling anyone.
"Oh, Mom. They are indeed on a business trip abroad." Qin Xuelan's eyes flickered slightly as she said with a smile.
"I know Su Rui has been developing his career abroad for the past few years, but when did Chengyu go too?" Xu Zhilan looked at her with some confusion.
She had returned for meals a few times after being discharged from the hospital that day, but she hadn't seen that boy.
"He went out not long ago," Qin Xuelan replied, still smiling.
"Are they together?"
"Yes."
"That's good. It's not as peaceful abroad as it is in China. It's good that they are together and can look after each other."
Their conversation was harmonious.
However, when Qin Siye heard these words, he couldn't help but be startled.
For some reason, he suddenly thought of Mr. Su who had appeared in Country B and the young man beside him.
Could it be the Su father and son?
He knew that Su Rui had started developing his career abroad two years ago. And Su Chengyu had gone there not long ago, which matched the timing.
Why hadn't he thought of this before?
It seemed that he needed to have Zhao Ze investigate carefully which country Su Rui had been developing in over the years.
At this moment, Jiang Jie, dressed in a luxurious and vibrant gown, slowly walked down the stairs with Qin Siru.
Qin Siru looked listless, as if he had just woken up.
When Qin Siye left last night, it was already past nine o'clock, and he hadn't seen him.
He knew without a doubt that he must have stayed out late.
Qin Xiuzhi glared at him with disappointment. He wanted to reprimand him but felt that there were too many people present and he didn't want to lose face, so he suppressed his emotions.
Seeing Qin Siru standing there blankly, even forgetting to greet Xu Zhilan, Jiang Jie quickly nudged him.
Qin Siru came to his senses and called out, "Grandma."
"Yes." Xu Zhilan replied happily, looking at him with kind eyes.
Although this child was not as outstanding as Siye, he was still a descendant of the Qin family, and she was naturally happy to see him.
"Aunt, look how well you are doing now. You have many descendants, and they are all so outstanding. It's truly enviable.
Especially Siye, he manages Zhuo Sheng methodically, and the business is growing stronger and stronger, spreading all over the world.
We in the clan have also benefited a lot and shared a piece of the pie." At this moment, someone from the Qin family said with a smile.
Others chimed in with flattery.
"Yes, Aunt. Your branch of the Qin family is the most prosperous."
"Auntie, my father mentioned you a few days ago and said you are blessed and bring prosperity to the family."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhilan beamed and said cheerfully, "Yes, I want to live a few more years and see my grandchildren get married and establish their careers, and then see the next generation. I will be content."
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, the smile on her face gradually turned into worry.