Gu Qichen and Yan Chen, after asking Qin He to sit down, continued their previous topic, discussing the recent economic changes in Qingcheng.
Qin He reached for the bottled mineral water on the table. Just as she twisted open the cap, an empty cup was held before her.
She looked up at Sisi.
Sisi smiled brightly, "Sister Qin He, I want to drink water too. Could you pour some for me?"
Qin He didn't mind and casually poured half a cup of water.
Sisi appeared smug and satisfied.
Gu Qichen, who had been chatting, looked over, furrowed his brow slightly, and called the waiter beside him, giving a few instructions: "Go get some warm water and juice."
Soon, the pastries and snacks on the table were replaced with cakes and desserts that girls liked.
The mineral water in Qin He's hand was taken away, and Gu Qichen handed her the juice.
"You're pregnant, don't drink cold things like that."
Sisi looked surprised and her gaze shifted to Qin He's belly. Since she was wearing casual clothes, her slightly bulging abdomen was not obvious. After observing carefully, Sisi's eyes showed a hint of disdain and contempt.
Pregnant, yet still coming to the club to seduce Gu Qichen.
This woman was truly shameless!
Qin He picked up the juice, smiled faintly, and said, "Thank you."
After handing over the juice, Gu Qichen continued to discuss recent matters in Qingcheng with Yan Chen.
They talked about the affairs of the Yan family in Haicheng. Gu Qichen's expression turned slightly cold, "I will handle the matters concerning the Yan family. You should focus on managing the branch company in Qingcheng."
Qin He raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. It seemed the Yan family intended to expand into Qingcheng.
This was not something rumored outside, and it was quite a big secret. She didn't expect Gu Qichen to be so unreserved in front of her.
Beside them, Sisi diligently refilled Gu Qichen and Yan Chen's drinks from time to time. When she reached for the third refill, Qin He frowned slightly and covered the wine glass with her hand.
Gu Qichen and Yan Chen both looked at her. Sisi, holding the wine bottle, frowned slightly, "Miss Qin?"
Qin He met Gu Qichen's gaze and said, "Your injury hasn't healed long ago. It's best not to drink so much."
Sisi let out a laugh. Even though she was meeting Gu Qichen for the first time, she had heard of him.
She had encountered many men like him.
This Miss Qin wanted to control Gu Qichen as his girlfriend. Little did she know that men like him couldn't be controlled.
Sisi chuckled softly, appearing like an understanding and accommodating woman.
"Miss Qin, it's fine for them to have a drink while discussing business."
Saying that, she looked at Yan Chen, "I never restrict Brother Chen from drinking. Although it's not good for their health, men can't avoid drinking due to social obligations, it's unavoidable."
Sisi's voice was gentle, and her speech was unhurried, giving the impression of being cultured and polite.
Qin He didn't reply and simply turned the glass upside down: "His injury hasn't healed yet."
Sisi's hand holding the wine bottle paused for a moment. She pursed her lips and smiled, saying nothing further, but her attitude was clear.
She secretly compared herself to Qin He, thinking she was very understanding and must have made a deep impression on Gu Qichen.
It could be considered a success now.
Seeing Qin He turn the glass upside down, some of the coldness in Gu Qichen's eyes faded.
The corner of his lips twitched slightly for a moment, then he turned back to discuss matters with Yan Chen, his peripheral vision constantly on Qin He.
Since Qin He stopped drinking, Yan Chen also drank less, pouring for himself.
After a while, the waiter brought some ice cream. Qin He hadn't had anything cold in a long time. As she picked up the ice cream, Gu Qichen's gaze followed, and he said in a low voice,
"Don't eat that."
"It's okay to eat one," Qin He tried to argue.
Sisi watched their interaction, feeling impatient.
She hadn't had much of a chance to talk to Gu Qichen since she arrived here today!
Sisi's eyes flickered, and she smiled, "Mr. Gu really cares about Miss Qin. I'm really curious about your relationship? Are you boyfriend and girlfriend?"
As soon as she spoke, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Neither Gu Qichen nor Qin He spoke, seemingly uninterested in engaging.
Yan Chen laughed from the side, "They are business partners right now. Don't ask so many questions, help me pour wine."
Sisi, not knowing what she said wrong, turned to pour wine for Yan Chen.
But after pouring wine for Yan Chen, she casually filled an empty glass on the table and pushed it towards Gu Qichen.
Qin He's brow immediately furrowed. Was this Sisi deaf?
Sisi, with great consideration, poured the wine, then stood up with a half-smile, "It's fine to drink a little."
Yan Chen's gaze turned a bit colder, and Qin He, with a cold expression, stopped interfering.
Gu Qichen looked at the wine glass before him, the golden liquid shimmering slightly.
He pushed the wine glass towards Yan Chen. The atmosphere became somewhat awkward, and Sisi sat down, pretending to be unaware.
Soon, Xiao Liyan returned from outside. Seeing him return, Qin He quickly got up to offer him a seat.
Xiao Liyan pulled over a chair from the side and sat down, "You sit, I'll sit here."
After a period of discussion among them, Gu Qichen's brow furrowed slightly, and his face turned a bit pale.
Qin He, who had been secretly observing his condition, her expression turned somewhat stern, "Your body can only recuperate at home now, it's not suitable to be out."
Her voice was a little cold, with a hint of complaint.
Gu Qichen's eyes regained some spark, "It's fine, the injury is already healed."
After a while, Gu Qichen and Yan Chen finished discussing the recent situation in Qingcheng.
With the important matters settled, Yan Chen suggested playing dice.
Sisi volunteered enthusiastically and went to a nearby table, bringing over the dice cup, smiling playfully and lively.
"Since we're playing this, shouldn't we bet on something to make it interesting?"
Everyone present had no objections. Xiao Liyan smiled faintly, "Then you decide."
Sisi's eyes flickered, "Playing with money or things is boring. How about Truth or Dare?"
After saying that, she looked at Yan Chen, "Brother Chen, what do you say?"
Yan Chen was annoyed by Sisi's little actions. If Qin He weren't present, he would have kicked her out long ago.
Yan Chen, being a well-known playboy in Haicheng, was very aware of women's little thoughts and tricks.
He leaned back slightly in his seat, appearing nonchalant, "I'm fine with anything."
Since both of them agreed, Sisi smiled and looked at Gu Qichen and Qin He beside him, "Then, the majority rules."
Sisi soon lost to Xiao Liyan.
Xiao Liyan, being meticulous and tactful, smiled and asked, "Miss Sisi and Yan Chen, how did you meet?"
This kind of question could foster relationships and was harmless. Sisi looked shy.
She glanced at Yan Chen secretly, "Before, a TV drama I was in was filmed in Haicheng. Brother Chen happened to be dining at the restaurant where the filming took place. We met when he was leaving."