Qin Si Ye replied, "Grandma just called and said she had an urgent matter to discuss with me."
"Oh. Alright." Since it was Grandma who needed him, Yin Xi didn't press further.
Forty minutes later, Yin Xi drove Qin Si Ye to the Qin family's old residence.
Through the glass window, Qin Si Ye saw several cars parked at the entrance, including his uncle's and his aunt's, and a chill ran down his spine.
He had a rough idea of why Xu Zhi Lan had suddenly asked him to return.
It was likely related to the Su family father and son from Country B.
Seeing him still not unbuckling his seatbelt, Yin Xi glanced over with concern and asked, "What's wrong? Is your wound hurting again?"
"No. Let's go." Qin Si Ye then unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car.
After locking the car, Yin Xi immediately ran over and reached out to help him, but Qin Si Ye raised his hand to stop her.
"No need. I can walk by myself. I don't want Grandma to see that I'm worried."
Yin Xi had already noticed the other two cars parked at the entrance and knew that the Qin family should all be present today.
Qin Si Ye's actions weren't just to avoid worrying Grandma, but likely for other reasons.
That was, he didn't want the other Qin family members to realize he was injured.
"Okay." She immediately retracted her hand and walked alongside him, deliberately slowing her pace to match his.
This way, they would appear more natural and it wouldn't be easy for others to notice that one of them was unwell.
As soon as the two entered the hall, they indeed saw that all the Qin family members, except for Qin Si Yu and Qin Si Yue, were gathered around the sofas.
Some were standing, some were sitting, and all wore solemn expressions.
As soon as they saw the couple, everyone's gaze converged on them.
Xu Zhi Lan said, her voice trembling slightly, "Si Ye, you're finally here. Quickly help your aunt think of a solution. Your uncle and Cheng Yu got into trouble abroad and were arrested by the police."
Qin Si Ye stopped in his tracks, shot a cold glance at Qin Xue Lan, and then looked at Xu Zhi Lan. "Grandma, didn't you say she wasn't allowed to set foot in the Qin family home for two months?
The time shouldn't be up yet."
"I..." Xu Zhi Lan was taken aback by his question. After a moment, she said, "It's just that something suddenly happened to the Su family, and the situation is unusual. Your aunt cried at the door for a long time before I... before I agreed to let her in."
"Those who are pitied have their own detestable qualities. Grandma, you are still too soft-hearted." Qin Si Ye remained unmoved, his face still cold.
Seeing the anger in his eyes, Yin Xi quickly ran to the dining room, brought a chair, and let him sit down.
"Si Ye, how could you say such a thing? No matter what, I am your elder.
I admit that Aunt and Cheng Yu did some wrong things a while ago, but we have already been punished.
I have been reflecting on my mistakes at home, can I not be forgiven?" Qin Xue Lan straightened up and wiped away tears with a look of grievance.
"Yes, Si Ye, let's not bring up the past. Even though bones are broken, they are still connected by tendons. We are, after all, blood relatives."
Qin Xiu Zhi quickly intervened, playing the peacemaker.
"Now that something has happened to the Su family, your aunt says that if a sum of money can be produced, your uncle and Cheng Yu can be bailed out."
Qin Si Ye let out a light laugh. "Connected by tendons even after bones are broken? Do you really think she has been reflecting on her mistakes at home during this time?
You consider her family, but she has regarded the Qin family as her enemy from beginning to end.
Now that the Su family has run into trouble, she knows to come to the Qin family for help.
May I ask, what qualifications or confidence do you have to appear here and play the card of affection?"
The hidden meaning in his words was profound, and everyone listened, their gazes inevitably turning to Qin Xue Lan.
"Si Ye, what do you mean by saying that? I... what have I done wrong, or who have I offended, that you have to speak to me like this?" Qin Xue Lan was startled in her heart, her face flushed as she looked at him.
Xu Zhi Lan also sat up straight and said, "Yes, Si Ye, what exactly did your aunt do? Tell Grandma quickly.
If it is truly her fault, Grandma will not forgive her this time."
As Qin Si Ye was about to speak, a surge of air built up in his lungs, and he couldn't help but cough twice.
Seeing this, Yin Xi quickly placed a hand on his shoulder and said, "Si Ye, you rest for a moment, I'll speak."
She then took a step forward and looked sternly at Xu Zhi Lan, "Grandma, Mrs. Su actually planted an informant within Star Bay to monitor Si Ye and me."