Su Chengyu, clad in a grey trench coat, leaned casually against a black car, smoking a cigarette and occasionally glancing at the brawling crowd.
Shen Xi's heart skipped a beat. How could he be here?
Was he somehow involved with these two groups fighting?
"What's wrong?" Song Kaicheng, standing beside her, noticed her unusual expression and asked with concern.
Shen Xi quickly averted her gaze, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "It seems the public order here is indeed problematic."
"Don't worry, Xixi. I'll keep you safe," Song Kaicheng said, giving her a deep look. He then instructed the driver ahead, "Drive faster, don't stop."
As they passed the chaotic street, Song Kaicheng spoke again. "Xixi, this morning we received news from the cemetery that a man visited your tombstone."
"Ah?" Shen Xi's heart jolted. She guessed it must have been Su Chengyu.
So, his trip to Country B was indeed to investigate Yin Xi's life and death. Fortunately, the tombstone was still there, which matched what she had told him.
"Who do you think that person was?" Song Kaicheng turned his head, his eyes fixed on her.
He had someone take a photo; it wasn't Qin Siye.
The man looked to be in his thirties, someone he had never seen before.
"I can't say for sure. Perhaps the 'enemy' suspects my identity and sent someone to investigate."
Shen Xi lowered her head thoughtfully, then looked up at Song Kaicheng again.
"We just need to remain steadfast, prepare our defenses, and they won't be able to find anything out."
She had never told Song Kaicheng or Mei Yun about her past relationship with Su Chengyu and the affair, feeling it was too embarrassing.
Not only did that incident show her poor judgment, but it also significantly lowered her intelligence.
"Alright. Don't worry. I'll handle these matters, and everything will be seamless," Song Kaicheng said confidently.
He had been operating here for many years, with connections everywhere. Handling such matters was a piece of cake for him.
In City K, Jian Fan and Xie Yifei were walking back to their offices after a meeting.
"Why did Xixi leave in such a hurry? I wonder if she's arrived yet? How many days will she be gone?" Xie Yifei suddenly thought of Shen Xi, glancing at Jian Fan.
"She's arrived. I received a message from her this morning," Jian Fan replied. He paused, then continued, "As for how many days she'll be gone, it depends on the patient's condition over there.
The two of us must take good care of the children and the company for her during this time."
"Mhm." Xie Yifei smiled at him, then playfully hooked her little finger with his large hand.
Jian Fan returned her smile, seizing the opportunity to hold her hand tightly.
Suddenly, his phone rang.
He glanced at it. "You go back to the office first, I need to take a call."
With that, he walked towards the stairwell.
"Hello? Mr. Song." Jian Fan spoke respectfully into his phone, his back to the emergency exit.
Song Kaicheng asked on the other end, "What has Qin Siye been up to these past few days? Is he in City K?"
"No. He went on a business trip to Xicheng yesterday and hasn't returned yet," Jian Fan replied in a low voice.
Yesterday morning, Zhao Ze contacted him and personally delivered the materials to his rented apartment.
When he saw him out, he saw Zhao Ze drive towards Villa No. 1. Later, when he delivered the materials to Shen Xi, he saw Qin Siye get into Zhao Ze's car in front of Villa No. 3.
He vaguely heard Qin Siye ask, "When will we arrive in Xicheng?"
He hadn't seen Qin Siye at Hua Ban Li even this morning when he came to the company.
"Oh? Xicheng? Why did he go there so suddenly?" Song Kaicheng was slightly surprised after hearing his words.
Jian Fan thought about the time he and Shen Xi went there to find Chen Fa and had accidentally seen Qin Siye. He frowned and said, "I'm not sure. Perhaps there's some important business he needs to handle there."
"If he returns, or if there are any other developments, you must report to me immediately," Song Kaicheng's heart eased slightly.
It seemed Qin Siye still didn't know that Shen Xi had returned to Country B and was now living in his home.
However, even if Qin Siye did find out, what of it? This was his territory, after all.
He would definitely seize this period of time with Shen Xi to let her feel his sincerity and care for her.
So that she would make the right choice after a month.
"Okay. I understand." Jian Fan hung up the phone, took a deep breath, and turned around, only to see Xie Yifei standing at the doorway, staring at him with a look of shock.