These past few days, it wasn't that Su Chengyu didn't want to find her to get to the bottom of things, but rather that people sent by Qin Si Ye had been following him, and he couldn't escape.
Shen Xi took a deep breath, her gaze icy as she looked at the man before her.
Letting him know some information might not be a bad thing. She could use it as a breakthrough to extract what she wanted from him.
"Alright. Since Young Master Su is so curious about this matter, I won't hide it from you any longer. However, you also have to answer one question for me."
"Okay. It's a deal. Sit down and let's talk." Su Chengyu reached out to pull her, but Shen Xi took a step back and sat in another seat nearby.
His closeness made her stomach churn with disgust.
If she hadn't had an ulterior motive, she would never have been in the same space with this man.
"I am Yin Xi's friend. She passed away during childbirth due to complications. I am now raising her three children for her." Shen Xi revealed all the information she could.
Upon hearing this, Su Chengyu's eyes widened in disbelief. "You mean, after the car accident, Yin Xi was rescued by you and taken to Country B, and after giving birth to three children, she passed away?"
"Yes," Shen Xi replied affirmatively.
"Then, who did she have the children with?" Su Chengyu asked, a hint of sadness in his eyes, his brow furrowed.
Shen Xi said calmly, "I don't know about that. Young Master Su, we agreed earlier that I would answer one of your questions, and you would answer one of mine."
It seemed he would have to investigate this matter himself. Su Chengyu picked up his red wine and took a sip. "Alright. You ask."
"What is your relationship with Yin Xi? Why are you so concerned about her affairs?" Shen Xi stared intently at him, gripping her phone.
Upon hearing this, Su Chengyu hesitated. After a moment of thought, he replied, "Yin Xi and I were friends before."
Friends? He only said friends.
"What kind of friends were you, that you're still inquiring about her news? Were you perhaps a couple?" Shen Xi's gaze was sharp, and she pressed on.
Su Chengyu felt a prickle of unease under her stare. "Alright. I admit, she and I were in a relationship before. We dated for three years."
Shen Xi felt a surge of secret delight. The next part was crucial, and she hoped he would reveal the truth of what happened back then.
"I mentioned earlier that she had passed away, but you didn't seem overly heartbroken. Did you break up back then?"
As soon as she said this, Shen Xi eagerly awaited Su Chengyu's answer, but she didn't expect her question to arouse his suspicion.
He suddenly stood up from his chair, took a step forward, and grabbed her arm. "Who exactly are you? Why are you asking so many details?"
Shen Xi's heart jolted, and she quickly stood up, trying to pull her hand away. However, Su Chengyu held on tighter, giving her no opportunity.
"Young Master Su, please be respectful. Let go of me." Shen Xi retreated backward incessantly.
Su Chengyu looked directly into her eyes, forcing her against the wall. "How come I never noticed before that your eyes look so much like Yin Xi's? No wonder Grandma always mistakes you for her.
You're lying to me, aren't you? Tell me, who are you? What are you here to do?"
Shen Xi felt a throbbing pain in her wrist, her body trembling uncontrollably. She cursed herself for being too eager and hasty, for coming into this room alone with him with just her phone.
If she had her silver needles, she wouldn't be at his mercy like this.
With one hand held captive and the other holding her phone, Shen Xi was unable to resist and could only try to pressure him verbally.
"Su Chengyu, don't push your luck. Don't forget, I am treating your grandmother."
Hearing this, Su Chengyu laughed dismissively, three hearty laughs. "Are you reminding me that Qin Si Ye values you highly, and he will come to save you, right?
I'm afraid the water from afar can't quench the immediate thirst. Actually, he's not that terrifying. After all, Grandma is still here.
You must tell me the truth today, or you won't be leaving here."
As he spoke, he slowly leaned down towards Shen Xi.
"Ah—" Shen Xi felt a surge of sour bile rise in her stomach. She screamed and kicked out forcefully at a sensitive area without hesitation.
"Ugh." Su Chengyu groaned in pain, immediately releasing her, his hands covering the injured spot as he stumbled back two steps.
At that moment, the door was suddenly kicked open from the outside.