In the bedroom, as Shen Xi entered, her gaze briefly met Qin Si Ye's before she hurried to Xu Zhi Lan's bedside.
After a thorough examination, she took out a silver needle and said to the two men behind her, "Grandma was likely angered to the point of illness and fainted. I will administer some needles to help her wake up. However, it's best to call 120 and take her to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up."
Hearing this, Qin Xiu Yi immediately replied, "Alright. I'll make the call." He then took out his phone and walked out of the room.
Qin Si Ye's eyes were fixed on her diligent back. He moved a chair and placed it behind her, then softly asked, "Is there anything you need me to do?"
"Not for now," Shen Xi replied calmly, focusing on her movements.
Qin Si Ye could only stand by, trying not to make a sound for fear of disturbing Shen Xi. However, even without speaking, the powerful aura he exuded caused Shen Xi a trace of unease, making it difficult for her to concentrate.
As she was about to insert the second needle, Shen Xi found herself unable to persevere. She turned to glance at him and said, "Perhaps you could fetch a basin of warm water to wipe Grandma's face later."
"Certainly," Qin Si Ye immediately headed towards the washroom.
Only then did Shen Xi take a deep breath and steadily insert the remaining two needles.
When Qin Si Ye returned from the washroom with the water, he noticed Xu Zhi Lan's brow twitch slightly. She slowly opened her eyes and, with confusion, took Shen Xi's hand.
"Xi Xi, why are you here?"
"Grandma, you're awake. Don't move around, I'm giving you acupuncture," Shen Xi gently placed her hand back, smiling as she replied.
"Okay." Xu Zhi Lan responded kindly, then suddenly frowned and looked at Qin Si Ye, "Si Ye, didn't you tell me last time you would bring your marriage certificate for me to see? Why haven't you brought it yet?"
At these words, the other two in the room were startled and exchanged glances.
Oh no, Grandma had lost her memory again, conflating Shen Xi with Yin Xi once more.
"Grandma, I'm not..." Shen Xi didn't want to continue the charade and opened her mouth to explain. Last time, at Villa No. 1 Hu Ban Li, she had made it clear. She believed that a simple mention would be enough for her to distinguish.
However, before she could finish, Qin Si Ye interrupted, "Grandma, the marriage certificate is at Xing Lan Wan. I'll bring it to you next time I visit."
Xu Zhi Lan did not seem pleased. Tears welled up in her eyes. "You're lying to me, aren't you? You've said it several times, but you never brought it. I suppose I really am old, and no one in this family listens to me."
Seeing this, Shen Xi's nose suddenly stung, and she lowered her head, at a loss for words, unable to offer any comfort.
The next moment, the man beside her suddenly reached out, embracing her slender and soft waist, and unexpectedly kissed her cheek. "Grandma, look, I'm not lying to you. Xi Xi and I are really together."
Shen Xi's body stiffened, and she reflexively struggled, but Qin Si Ye held her even closer. She looked up, gazing at him blankly, meeting his gentle, warm smile and eyes as deep as the sea. His gaze was clear and bright, untainted by any impurity, captivating anyone who met it. Even though she had a chasm and a barrier in her heart, it was difficult to resist his affectionate gaze at this moment.
"Good, good, good. Grandma believes you. As long as you love each other, it doesn't matter if I see the marriage certificate," Xu Zhi Lan's face finally broke into a knowing smile.
Shen Xi, with blushing ears, lowered her head and finally broke free from Qin Si Ye's embrace. She walked forward and gently removed the silver needles from Xu Zhi Lan's head, her mind still replaying the scene that had just transpired. It wasn't until the medical staff entered from outside that her mind truly cleared.
Everyone systematically carried Xu Zhi Lan out of the room. As they reached the living room, the Qin family members were relieved to see she had woken up. Shen Xi followed in the ambulance, accompanying Xu Zhi Lan to the hospital with the medical personnel. The other members of the Qin family also got into their cars, all heading to the hospital.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Xu Zhi Lan was arranged for a full body examination. Qin Xue Lan wanted to accompany her, but Qin Si Ye did not allow her to get close. Xu Zhi Lan kept holding Shen Xi's hand, so in the end, Shen Xi and Qin Si Ye accompanied her through all the examinations. It wasn't until she was admitted to the inpatient ward that she released Shen Xi's hand and slowly fell asleep.
Shen Xi sat on a chair by the bed, exhausted, panting continuously.
"I'll have someone take you back to rest," Qin Si Ye said, his heart aching as he walked up to her, remembering the doctor's advice that she shouldn't overexert herself.
"No need. I need to wait for Grandma's test results to be reassured," Shen Xi looked at Xu Zhi Lan on the bed.
Qin Si Ye looked helpless and pointed to the nearby companion bed. "Why don't you lie down on that bed for a while?"
"Really, no need. Go check if any of the test results are out yet," Shen Xi said weakly, looking up at him.
The next second, the man lowered his head and scooped her up in his arms.