He expected the man to act out of line again.
However, Qin Si Ye looked at her for a long time and said, "Okay. I respect your thoughts. I can wait."
With that, he strode towards the other end, picked up his racket, and put it into the bag with Shen Xi's racket, slinging it over his left shoulder.
He picked up the water bottle and extended his right hand to help Shen Xi walk out.
Shen Xi couldn't help but shrink back, "No need. I can walk by myself."
After saying that, she stepped out and walked gently towards the exit.
Qin Si Ye followed her slowly, his face cold.
He suddenly glanced at the badminton bag on his shoulder, and a smile instantly curved his lips.
One day, they would be like these two rackets, close together, living under the same roof.
When the two returned to Villa No. 3, they found Xu Zhi Lan was also there.
Chen Chen quickly ran towards them, "Mommy, I took the liberty to ask Sister Fang to cook a few more dishes and invite Aunt Yifei, Uncle Jian, Uncle Qin, and Great Grandma to stay for dinner. Do you have any objections?"
"No," Shen Xi bent down slightly, affectionately stroking his head. "You did a great job!"
After speaking, she slowly moved towards the stairs, "I'm going to change my clothes."
Xu Zhi Lan, sitting on the sofa, noticed that Shen Xi's walk was a little unusual.
"Si Ye, what's wrong with Xi Xi? Is her leg injured?"
"She fell while catching a ball just now," Qin Si Ye replied with an unnatural expression.
"Ah?" Xu Zhi Lan immediately stood up from the sofa when she heard this. "How could you be so careless? Why did you hit the ball so fast and hard? Don't you know that Xi Xi's leg injury just healed not long ago?"
Qin Si Ye didn't reply. He quickly put down what he was holding, walked forward, scooped Shen Xi up in his arms, and strode up the stairs.
Shen Xi was shocked and almost cried out.
Thinking of everyone in the room, she immediately closed her half-open mouth.
Everyone in the hall, except for the three children, watched their retreating figures in astonishment.
Although Xie Yi Fei and Jian Fan had heard the three children mention before that Qin Si Ye had carried their mommy, they were still shaken by the man's dominance they witnessed today.
Xu Zhi Lan, seeing this scene, was not too surprised, as this was not the first time she had seen Qin Si Ye carrying Shen Xi.
A knowing smile appeared on her face, and she felt very gratified.
On the second floor, as soon as Qin Si Ye entered Shen Xi's bedroom, he gently placed her on the bed.
Shen Xi reached out to slap him, but Qin Si Ye, prepared for it, caught her hand.
"You want to hit me again? This is the third time."
"Qin Si Ye, you've gone too far. Who allowed you to carry me again? And… and in front of so many people." Shen Xi was furious and tried to break free of his grip.
Qin Si Ye pinned her hands above her head, leaned down to look at her, and slowly closed the distance between them, "I told you, I like you."
"Qin Si Ye, what do you want to do?" Shen Xi's eyes were filled with tears as she shook her head frantically, struggling like a small deer trapped in a lion's jaws.
Seeing this, Qin Si Ye's heart faltered. He instantly released her hands and stood upright. "I… I don't want to do anything. I just want to express my feelings."
Shen Xi immediately sat up and moved to the far side of the bed, glaring at him in anger.
"Qin Si Ye, I told you we are not suitable, not a couple. You have no right to carry me. We need to maintain a certain boundary, haven't you forgotten?"
"I'm sorry!" Hearing this, Qin Si Ye's heart ached. He stared at her for a while, then suddenly reached out again and said softly, "Let me see, where are you hurt?"
"Ah—" Shen Xi cried out and dodged further back, "Don't touch me. Please leave quickly."
Qin Si Ye frowned, his eyes gazing at her sorrowfully, "Shen Xi, what is the reason you dislike me?"
He didn't understand why she kept him at a distance when he had done so much for her.
"I said I don't dislike you, I just feel we are not suitable," Shen Xi looked up, meeting his gaze seriously.
"Besides not disliking me, do you have even a little bit of good feeling towards me?" Qin Si Ye found her words difficult to comprehend and pressed on.