When saying these words, Qin Si Ye's heart skipped a beat.
Although he and Shen Xi were only one "thank you" away from being together, he could clearly feel that these last few thank yous were very difficult to collect.
Every time he thought he had achieved it, Shen Xi would refute him.
He sometimes even suspected that she was deliberately delaying.
But the reason behind it, he couldn't figure out.
However, these were not things he could disclose to Qin Xiu Yi, so he could only comfort him with resolute words.
"Oh. So that's how it is. Then you can help her more and let her finish her work quickly. Then you two can be together," Qin Xiu Yi said thoughtfully, offering his suggestion.
Little did he know that Shen Xi did not want anyone to interfere with her revenge.
He could only support her from behind without leaving a trace.
"Mhm. I will," Qin Si Ye's lips curved slightly, and he changed the subject, "Song Kai Cheng agreed to you two being together?"
"If he agreed to you and Shen Xi being together, why would he object to us?" Qin Xiu Yi put one hand in his pocket, his ink-like sword brows lifting slightly.
It seemed Song Kai Cheng was truly open-minded and held no grudges.
No wonder Shen Xi always spoke so highly of him.
Qin Si Ye turned sideways, about to ask his uncle how he pursued Mei Yun, when Gu Lin and Fu Ji Heng's voices sounded from the doorway.
"Uncle Qin, happy birthday!"
Turning back abruptly, he saw them walking towards the sofa with their families.
"Ji Heng, Gu Lin, welcome, welcome. Thank you for remembering my birthday." Qin Xiu Zhi stood up with a smile as soon as he saw them.
The two presented their gifts separately and then led their families to greet others.
"Run Ze must be about five years old by now? He's grown so well. Come here quickly, let Grandma see." Xu Zhi Lan, at her age, loved children the most.
No matter whose child it was, she found them very cute.
"Yes, Grandma Xu. He will be five next month," He Xin Meng replied with a smile.
Xu Zhi Lan pulled Fu Run Ze over, her mouth full of praise. Suddenly, the three handsome and adorable images of Chen Chen flashed in her mind.
How wonderful it would be if they were all Si Ye's children.
At this moment, she saw Gu Lin supporting his wife Qiao Lu with both hands, and Qiao Lu's abdomen was noticeably protruding. Xu Zhi Lan couldn't help but ask curiously, "Gu Lin, is your wife pregnant?"
"Yes. Grandma Xu, it's been over four months," Gu Lin glanced at Qiao Lu, his eyes filled with unconcealed doting and happiness.
"Really? That's great! Lu Lu, come here quickly, sit by Grandma Xu. Pregnant women can't stand for too long and get tired."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi Lan's eyes instantly lit up, and she quickly beckoned Qiao Lu to her side.
The women and children accompanied Xu Zhi Lan. Fu Ji Heng and Gu Lin exchanged a look and walked towards Qin Si Ye.
At this time, Qin Xiu Yi had already walked to Mei Yun's side.
"Si Ye, you're really not considerate. We were together yesterday, and Uncle Qin is having his birthday today, why didn't you tell me?"
Fu Ji Heng playfully nudged his arm, his face unable to hide his resentment.
"If Gu Lin hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have known the date."
Qin Si Ye glanced at them indifferently and said irritably, "Who asked you to come? I think you're deliberately trying to show off in front of Grandma."
"Show off what? Si Ye, why would you think that?" Gu Lin looked at him, somewhat confused.
Fu Ji Heng, however, understood the meaning behind his words and couldn't help but look around. "Where are Shen Xi and those three children? Aren't they coming?"
"You think they would come?" Qin Si Ye retorted coldly.
"Of course. When we were eating yesterday, you admitted in front of the children that you would marry her. Could it be that you still haven't met their parents?" Fu Ji Heng widened his eyes and looked at him.
Gu Lin also chimed in, "You two have developed to that extent, why are you still hiding it? See, Qiao Lu heard about it and insisted on coming with me to meet Shen Xi."
"When you've developed to that extent, can you two..." Qin Si Ye's gaze deepened, and he suddenly had an ominous feeling about their arrival today.
Before he could finish speaking, Butler Sun respectfully asked behind him, "Young master, everything is ready. Shall we begin?"
"Okay." Qin Si Ye glanced down at his watch. It was already 12 o'clock. He guessed no one else would come by now.
He stepped towards the sofa, but after taking two steps, he stopped again and looked back at the two of them meaningfully.
It was as if he was saying: you two wait a moment, and be careful what you say.
Fu Ji Heng's heart trembled slightly. He looked at Gu Lin and said, "Why is Si Ye so unhappy? Should we not have come today?"
"It's alright. Let's talk less later and absolutely do not mention Shen Xi's name," Gu Lin said dismissively, pulling his arm towards the table.