Qin Si Ye hesitated for a moment, but considering his uncle's personality, if he didn't explain the situation clearly, his uncle might very well spread the word to their family.
"Those three children belong to Shen Xi," Qin Si Ye replied in a low voice.
"What? Shen Xi's? You had them with her?" Qin Xiu Yi was incredibly shocked, his voice suddenly rising.
Qin Si Ye did not want to disclose Yin Xi's situation at this time, so he had no choice but to push forward, "How could that be? I didn't even know her before."
"Shen Xi is married? Then who is the children's daddy?" Qin Xiu Yi continued to press.
"I don't know," Qin Si Ye answered softly.
This was a question that probably very few people could answer. According to the children, even Yin Xi herself was unsure.
"Then why do they call you Daddy?" Qin Xiu Yi asked. Although he didn't work at Zhuo Sheng, he had many acquaintances there, and he could quickly find out any developments.
Qin Si Ye lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and replied, "It's because they like me and want me to be their daddy, so they call me that."
"So, you knew Shen Xi had three children a long time ago, and you've already bonded with them?" Qin Xiu Yi frowned and continued to inquire.
"Mm," Qin Si Ye replied noncommittally.
Although he hadn't known about the three children all at once, he didn't want to offer too many explanations.
"Alright. It seems I was just getting my hopes up," Qin Xiu Yi said with a hint of disappointment in his voice. He continued, "But since the children have already found you, what are you planning to do?
Also, I heard the children went to you because their mommy had an accident. How is Shen Xi doing now?"
Qin Si Ye replied dismissively, "Shen Xi just took a wrong turn. Nothing serious happened, and she's safely returned home."
"Si Ye, you're deliberately avoiding answering my first question, aren't you?" Qin Xiu Yi advised earnestly, "I think Shen Xi is a good person, and the children like you so much. Why don't you two just get together?
Yin Xi has been missing for so long, she might have already gotten married and had children. Why do you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qin Si Ye immediately interrupted him, "Uncle, I have an urgent matter here. I can't talk anymore.
Whatever happens today, you must keep it a secret. Absolutely do not let Grandma and Father know. I have to go now."
As soon as Qin Si Ye hung up the phone, he said to Zhao Ze, who was driving in front, "Call the HR department immediately and have them notify all employees of the company. Anyone who dares to spread rumors about what happened this morning will be immediately fired."
After Shen Xi finished dinner and had returned to her room to change, she received a WeChat message from Qin Si Ye.
"Are you coming to give Grandma acupuncture today?"
Shen Xi quickly replied, "Yes. I'm packing my things and will be there soon."
Although she was a little tired today, once her grandmother's acupuncture treatment began, it could not be interrupted.
Otherwise, all her efforts would be in vain. She had to go.
"Okay," Qin Si Ye replied with a single word.
Shen Xi frowned. It was so sudden. She didn't understand what he meant by asking this.
Picking up her medical kit and car keys, Shen Xi strode out of her house.
At this moment, the sky had already darkened, and the streetlights in front of her house cast a faint yellow glow.
"Shen Xi." Just as she was about to start her car, a familiar voice came from the side of the road.
Shen Xi turned her head and saw Qin Si Ye's tall figure standing not far away.
She had a fleeting glimpse of a figure over there earlier, and she hadn't expected it to be him.
"Mr. Qin, why are you here?" Shen Xi looked at him in surprise.
Qin Si Ye strode towards her, "I'm here to pick you up."
"Ah?" Shen Xi was confused, "I have my car. I can go by myself."
What was wrong with him today? He had just sent her a message, and now he appeared here.
Had he been waiting for her here all along?
"You don't need to drive today. Just come with me," Qin Si Ye gently took the medical kit from her hand, turned, and walked ahead.
Shen Xi looked around but didn't see Qin Si Ye's car. What did he mean by this? If he wasn't driving, how would they get to the Qin family?
Filled with curiosity, she slowly followed behind him, walking east along the road in front of the villa.
Shen Xi suddenly realized that Qin Si Ye wasn't taking her out of the neighborhood. She exclaimed loudly, "Mr. Qin, where exactly are you taking me?"
"You'll know when we get there," Qin Si Ye glanced back at her, his voice soft.