"No. Auntie, you're overthinking it. It has nothing to do with you; it's my own issue," Song Kai Cheng quickly explained.
Shen Xi also advised, "Yes, Auntie, please don't dwell on it."
"How can it not have anything to do with me? If I hadn't gotten drunk and that incident hadn't happened, how could Kai Cheng have offended that Qin Si Ye, and how could he have suffered such heavy losses?" Mei Yun looked guiltily at Song Kai Cheng.
The three children were completely "outwardly present, inwardly absent."
While playing games, their ears had clearly picked up the conversation from this side.
Upon hearing the name "Qin Si Ye," they couldn't help but look up and exchange glances.
What was going on? Had Uncle Qin and Uncle Song been "at war" these past few days?
Song Kai Cheng gently put his arm around Mei Yun's shoulder and smiled, "Auntie, this is nothing. My money is invested everywhere; it's just a change of location.
You're staying in the country this time, so have a good time and relax. Just pretend nothing happened."
"Okay," Mei Yun patted his hand.
Shen Xi said, "Auntie, I'm worried about you living alone over there. Why don't you move in with me? That way, you can see the children every day."
The three kids wholeheartedly agreed, "Yes, Grandma, if you come live here, we'll keep you company every day."
Mei Yun looked at them gently, "Don't you have school? You'll be accompanying me all day. I don't live far from here. Don't worry, I'll visit you often."
Shen Xi knew Mei Yun was a person who valued her freedom, and living alone would make her more at ease, so she didn't persuade her further.
"Alright. Auntie, remember to call me if anything comes up."
"Auntie, and me too. One phone call, and I can be by your side in half a day," Song Kai Cheng said to her with equal seriousness.
"I know. Look at how worried you both are. I'm an adult in my thirties; what's there to worry about?" Mei Yun smiled at them.
Just then, the kitchen announced that dinner was ready.
Everyone got up and sat around the dining table. The wine had just been poured, and they hadn't started eating yet.
The doorbell suddenly rang. Shen Xi frowned. Who could it be at this hour?
"Butler Wu, go see who it is," Shen Xi said to Butler Wu, who was standing not far away.
The moment the door opened, everyone looked. Qin Si Ye stood outside, looking travel-worn, holding three cakes.
Shen Xi was startled. She suddenly remembered it was Friday, and he had actually come to deliver the cakes himself.
Good heavens, how could she have forgotten this.
Qin Si Ye looked up and saw the warm scene inside, also looking surprised.
He even regretted coming in person today.
"Uncle Qin," the three children, however, ran quickly towards Qin Si Ye.
This was bad; Shuo Shuo had been exposed.
Shen Xi abruptly stood up, but it was too late to stop them.
What was wrong with this child today? Why wasn't he hiding?
Qin Si Ye stared wide-eyed at the three children rushing towards him.
What was this situation? How could there be two identical Chen Chen's.
Shuo Shuo walked up to him openly, "Uncle Qin, let me introduce myself formally. My name is Shen Zi Shuo. The one you saw at the hospital and by the restroom entrance is also me."
He hadn't thought of hiding just now, but there really wasn't enough time. Besides, he didn't want to always be invisible; he wanted to stand openly before Uncle Qin, just like Brother Chen.
"Are you triplets?" Qin Si Ye looked at them, still incredulous, finally understanding why they always asked him to buy three cakes.
The three adorable children nodded vigorously.
Qin Si Ye raised his eyes, his icy gaze meeting Shen Xi's complicated one.
She had indeed lied to him.
"Excuse me, I'm disturbing you." Qin Si Ye handed the cakes to Butler Wu, his face cold, and turned to leave.
"Uncle Qin, don't go." Some of the children grabbed his hand, others tugged at his clothes.
Qin Si Ye stopped, his back to them, caught in indecision.
At this moment, Song Kai Cheng suddenly stood up and said loudly, "Mr. Qin, please stay and have a meal with us."