"There's plenty of time. Him personally taking you home today is already a big step forward.
Don't rush, take it slow. I believe one day, he will definitely see the good in you and fall for you."
Shen Xi smiled as she looked at her. For some reason, she felt very confident that these two would end up together.
Qin Si Yue, however, forced a bitter smile. If Director Zhou hadn't issued the order in person, he wouldn't have taken her home voluntarily.
But his agreement to accompany her to dinner later did give her a sliver of comfort.
"Mm. Thanks, Xi Jie."
As they chatted, the two began walking into the residential complex.
After only a few steps, Qin Si Yue turned to Shen Xi, "Xi Jie, my car broke down. Can I ride with you to the hospital tomorrow morning?"
Hearing this, Shen Xi paused. She remembered that Qin Si Ye would also be riding with her tomorrow morning. If she agreed, it seemed it would be a bit crowded.
"What's wrong? Xi Jie, is it inconvenient?" Qin Si Yue looked at her with confusion.
Shen Xi blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes. "No. I need to take the children to school. I have to leave home at 7:30."
"Yes, I can wake up early." Realizing that was her concern, Qin Si Yue quickly confirmed.
She usually started work at 8:30 AM, and leaving home at 8:00 AM normally was just right. Riding with Shen Xi meant waking up half an hour earlier, which was no big deal.
"Alright." Shen Xi agreed after a moment's thought upon hearing her say that.
It might be a bit crowded, but it was better than her facing Qin Si Ye alone after dropping off the kids.
The next day, Qin Si Ye woke up very early and went to the dining room for breakfast at 7:10 AM. As soon as he came downstairs, he found Qin Si Yue already seated there.
"Si Yue, why are you up so early today? Is there something at the hospital?" Qin Si Ye frowned slightly.
Qin Si Yue looked up at him and took a large sip of the milk in front of her. "No. My car broke down, so I have to leave early."
"Then shall I have Butler Liu drive you?" Qin Si Ye sat opposite her and took a bite of the bread on the table.
"No need. I've already spoken to Xi Jie. I'll be riding with her later."
Qin Si Yue lowered her head and drank the remaining milk in one go, completely missing the change in her brother's expression. After finishing, she even stood up, smiled at him, and said, "Brother, eat slowly. I'm leaving now. I'll go see if Xi Jie needs any help."
More than ten minutes later, at the entrance of Villa No. 3, everyone had gotten into the car. However, Shen Xi glanced at her watch and didn't start the engine.
"Xi Jie, why aren't we driving yet?" Qin Si Yue, sitting in the passenger seat, looked at her with confusion.
"We're waiting for someone else," Shen Xi replied softly. She could already see Qin Si Ye's figure in the rearview mirror. "He's here."
Qin Si Yue also looked back through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Brother?"
Upon hearing this, the three children quickly scrambled into their seats and looked out the rear window. They indeed saw Qin Si Ye's figure.
"Quick, quick, Shuo Shuo, Yan Yan, move over there and leave some space for Uncle Qin," Chen Chen excitedly arranged and actively opened the rear door.
To Qin Si Ye's surprise, he walked directly to the passenger side, knocked on the door, and said to Qin Si Yue with a slightly cold voice, "You, go sit in the back."
Qin Si Yue looked at him, confused. "Brother, why? I was here first. You..."
Before she could finish, she met Qin Si Ye's icy gaze and quickly changed her tune. "Okay, I'll go. You're the older brother, I have to give way to you."
Seeing this, the three children exchanged glances, and their faces showed knowing smiles.
Chen Chen eagerly beckoned Qin Si Yue, "Auntie Si Yue, come in quickly. Sitting in the back is actually quite good, you can chat with us."
"That makes sense." As soon as Qin Si Yue sat in the back, she began chatting animatedly with the three children.
Shen Xi glanced at Qin Si Ye from the corner of her eye. Seeing him constantly looking at her with a cold expression, she quickly sat up straight and started the car calmly.
Although Qin Si Yue, sitting in the back, was chatting with the children, her gaze occasionally swept over the situation in front. She couldn't understand why her brother, with so many cars at home, had to squeeze into Sister Xi's car with her.
"Brother, where's your car?" The more Qin Si Yue thought about it, the more she couldn't understand. Unable to resist, she finally asked.