When it was time to get off work, Qin Si Ye went to find Shen Xi to return together, but he was disappointed again.
He only found out after calling her that she got off work at five o'clock every day, which was different from their work hours.
It was then that he understood that Shen Xi wasn't in a bad mood yesterday, but had simply gotten off work at her usual time.
On the way to pick up the children, Shen Xi put on her Bluetooth headset and called Song Kai Cheng.
"Xi Xi, calling me at this hour, something's up?"
It was six o'clock in the morning in Country B, and Song Kai Cheng was not yet fully awake.
Shen Xi glanced down at her phone, only then realizing the time difference.
But the call had already connected, and she couldn't hang up, so she had to brace herself and say,
"I'm sorry, Kai Cheng Ge, for disturbing your rest. I wanted to ask if you've been in contact with President Bai recently?"
"No. What's wrong? Is there a problem with work?" Song Kai Cheng was very perceptive and immediately sat up straight upon hearing this.
"No. Work is going smoothly. I just wanted to know how President Bai evaluates me," Shen Xi said.
Song Kai Cheng laughed heartily, "Evaluation? Xi Xi, this isn't like you. When have you ever cared about others' opinions when you do things?"
"People change, you know. I'm a mother of three now and pay a lot of attention to my image," Shen Xi replied.
Song Kai Cheng let out another burst of laughter, "Alright. I'll ask him when I call next time and will tell you immediately."
Hearing this, Shen Xi was startled and immediately stopped him,
"Don't. Kai Cheng Ge, it's best not to ask intentionally."
Before Song Kai Cheng could reply, Shen Xi quickly changed the subject, "Is the matter of the tombstone settled?"
"It's done," Song Kai Cheng paused for a moment, then continued, "I also had someone re-do your original documents, and I've made arrangements with the hospital where you gave birth."
These were all simple matters for him. If he were to do something, he would do it flawlessly.
"That's great. Thank you, Kai Cheng Ge! You always think of everything." Shen Xi's face was full of smiles.
It seemed she had been overthinking that matter. Everything was President Bai's own doing.
After picking up the children and returning home, as soon as she entered the villa's main hall, she saw Jian Fan sitting on the sofa.
"Uncle Jian!" As soon as the three children saw him, they excitedly ran over.
Jian Fan stood up and opened his arms, "My little darlings, you're back."
"When did you come? You should have said so earlier, and I would have asked the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes." Shen Xi put down her bag and looked at him with a smile.
Jian Fan held Yan Yan in his arms, his lips curving slightly, "We live so close, it's like visiting home when I come to your place. I'll eat whatever you eat, no need for special preparations."
Shen Xi glanced at him, but still walked into the kitchen and asked the auntie to add two more dishes.
Twenty minutes later, the five of them enjoyed a joyous dinner together.
After the meal, Jian Fan followed Shen Xi to the study on the second floor to report on his investigation over the past two days.
"Five years ago, the Yin family villa was purchased by a Mr. Fu, but it has remained vacant all these years," Jian Fan said thoughtfully, sitting opposite her.
"Oh? He bought the house but doesn't live there. Is he waiting to sell it after it appreciates?" Shen Xi asked, confused.
"I don't think so," Jian Fan replied. "From what I understand, many people wanted the Yin family villa back then, and he bought it at a high price.
Furthermore, housing prices haven't risen much over the years, and recently there's been a downward trend."
What was Mr. Fu's purpose in buying this house?
"Contact Mr. Fu and tell him I'm willing to buy the Yin family villa at a price that's thirty percent higher," Shen Xi said after a moment of thought, looking up at him.
"Okay. I'll get this done as soon as possible," Jian Fan agreed and continued, "I've also tracked down that Chen Fa. He left City K five years ago and developed in other cities."
"Oh? Then find out where he went. If there's an opportunity, I want to meet him alone," Shen Xi said, glancing down at her watch.