"You guys..." Chenchen's face showed a hint of anger. "I'm just speaking the truth of everyone's inner thoughts. Don't you all feel the same way?"
"We, we aren't as eager as you," Yanyan looked at him meaningfully.
Of the three children, Chenchen was the eldest and also the strongest. He usually had a good appetite and ate the most.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Mommy's job is settled now, and it's with weekends off. As long as you want, we can go out for a big meal every week. How about that?"
The three children replied in unison: "Okay."
As expected, when tempted with delicious food, all three revealed their true natures.
Shen Xi smiled and gave them further instructions, telling them to be polite at the restaurant and definitely not to run around.
Forty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a restaurant far from the hustle and bustle.
After getting out of the car, Shen Xi was satisfied. Dining at such a secluded restaurant was also very safe for the children.
However, although the location was remote, there were quite a few cars parked in front, which suggested that the restaurant's food should be good.
When Shen Xi, accompanied by the three adorable children who looked almost identical, appeared in the restaurant's lobby, it immediately caused a stir.
"Oh my goodness, are these triplets? They're so beautiful!"
"Yes, they're handsome, with fair and tender skin, just like three little dolls."
"If I could have three such beautiful babies, I'd offer incense to Guanyin every day."
"That woman in front, is she their mother? She doesn't seem like it at all."
"Probably not. How could a plain-looking mother give birth to such handsome children?"
At this moment, Chenchen, who was walking behind Shen Xi, suddenly asked, "Mommy, which room did Aunt Yifei book?"
"Begonia Hall," Shen Xi replied, glancing back at him.
The two receptionists who were chatting immediately shut their mouths, exchanged glances, and instantly felt their faces burn.
One of the receptionists reacted quickly and hurried forward, "Welcome! Begonia Hall is on the second floor. Shall I escort you up?"
Shen Xi nodded slightly at her and followed her towards the second floor.
Just then, Xie Yifei called again.
"Hello? Xi Xi, where are you?"
She had told Yifei about Yin Xi changing her name before returning to the country. Fortunately, even though her name and surname had changed, the pronunciation was the same.
It was still familiar for her to call out the name.
"We're already on the stairs, almost there." Shen Xi's voice couldn't hide her excitement.
After knocking on the door, the attendant politely turned and left.
Xie Yifei slowly stood up, looking at the woman who appeared at the door in disbelief. Her lips trembled, and after a long moment, she managed to call out softly, "Xi Xi, is that you?"
"Yifei, it's me," Shen Xi replied, her eyes already brimming with tears.
The two quickly walked towards each other and embraced tearfully.
"Xi Xi, I missed you so much!"
"Yifei, I missed you too!"
"Why didn't you contact me all these years?"
"I..." Shen Xi looked up, her face streaked with tears, choking and not knowing where to begin.
Xie Yifei reached out to wipe away the tear streaks on her face, but as her hand touched her unfamiliar cheek, her own tears began to fall "whoosh."
She had learned from the phone call that Shen Xi was wearing a human skin mask and had prepared herself mentally, but seeing her in person still shocked and pained her.
If it weren't for revenge, why would she have to change her name and appearance like this?
"Yifei, don't just stand there, quickly let Xi Xi sit down!" At this moment, a simply dressed and elegant woman in the room said.
Reminded by her, Xie Yifei quickly forced a smile through her tears, "Xi Xi, come, let me introduce you. This is my mom."
"Hello, Auntie! I'm sorry for making you witness this," Shen Xi quickly stepped forward and greeted her warmly.
Xie Han took her small hand and said with a kind smile, "Not at all. You and Yifei are good friends, and she often talks about you. In my heart, you are like my own daughter."