Just then, the waiter pushed the door open to serve the dishes, interrupting the conversation.
Xie Yifei stood up and poured red wine and drinks for everyone. They all raised their glasses to congratulate Shuoshuo on achieving such excellent results in his first competition.
Shuoshuo thanked everyone one by one with great politeness.
After finishing three rounds of drinks, Shen Xi confided in Xie Yifei that Chenchen wanted to enroll in a programming class and asked her to help find a good programming teacher in City K.
"Believe it or not, I actually know a fantastic programming teacher. He has mentored several students who have won national awards. I interviewed him when I worked at the TV station. I'll contact him and arrange for you to meet him sometime," Xie Yifei said, grabbing Shen Xi's arm, her dark eyes sparkling.
"Really? That's wonderful!" Shen Xi was also excited and said to Chenchen, "Chenchen, thank Auntie Yifei quickly."
"You're welcome. I'll treat you again when you win an award," Xie Yifei replied with a smile, waving her hand.
"No. Auntie Yifei. We should be the ones treating you then." Chenchen's little head spun, and his words immediately amused everyone present.
They sat together, chatting happily, the entire room enveloped in a warm and joyful atmosphere.
After dinner, their spirits were still high, and they moved to the sofa to sing.
At this moment, Yin Zhe stood up, opened the door, and walked towards the washroom.
Xie Yifei held Shen Xi's hand and whispered to her.
"Xixi, Qin Si Ye handled the news situation really well last time. I was still investigating, but he had already found the culprit and quickly had all the news taken down. People with money and status are truly different; they get things done much more efficiently than ordinary folks."
"After all, that incident was also related to him; he must have been anxious too," Shen Xi said, taking a sip of her drink thoughtfully.
Xie Yifei nodded. "That's true. I recall you mentioning that his cousin might have been the instigator. How did he deal with her later?"
"It seems Qin Si Ye found some leverage against that woman and had already warned her," Shen Xi replied casually, her lips pulled into a slight smile.
"What? Warned her? He let that hateful woman off so easily?" Xie Yifei frowned, her eyes wide as she looked at her. "Qin Si Ye's handling of this was too simple and hasty."
Shen Xi smiled helplessly. "You should know the current situation of the Qin family. He did that because he didn't want to escalate the matter. As for the news, he intervened promptly and didn't cause widespread dissemination."
Hearing this, Xie Yifei suddenly grabbed her hand and said, "Xixi, so you also..."
Before she could finish the words "agree with his approach," the three children suddenly ran over to them, handing the microphone to Shen Xi and insisting she sing a song.
"I haven't sung in years, and the only songs I know are old ones." Shen Xi smiled and handed the microphone to Xie Yifei. "Yifei, why don't you sing? You can even do a duet with Jian Fan."
"Xixi, don't tease me. You know my voice is like a duck's and I always go off-key when I sing." Xie Yifei pushed the microphone back. "You have such a beautiful voice, you sing. Even if it's an old song, we'd love to listen. Everyone, don't you agree?"
"Yes. Mommy sings very well," Yanyan said, her big, watery eyes sparkling.
Chenchen also chimed in, "Mommy, please sing a song. We all want to hear it."
Although Xie Han and Jian Fan had never heard Shen Xi sing, their words filled them with anticipation for her voice, and they couldn't help but urge her.
"Yes, Xixi, your godmother has never heard you sing before."
"Sister Xi, please don't refuse, sing a song."
Seeing their enthusiastic and expectant faces, Shen Xi reluctantly took the microphone.
She lowered her head, thought for a moment, and named her favorite song. Jian Fan found it for her. As she stood up and sang just a few lines, the room door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.
Jian Fan and Qin Si Ye walked in, one after the other.
At that moment, the lyrics on the screen showed, "Almost fooled myself and you, love and being loved are not always proportional."
Jian Fan pressed the pause button, and the room fell silent.
Everyone's gaze turned to Qin Si Ye.
"Uh, I went to the restroom just now, and I met Brother Si Ye on the way back. He knew we were having dinner here, so he came to see everyone."
"Uncle Qin." The three children were the first to snap out of their daze and ran quickly towards him.