Upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise flashed in Qin Si Ye's eyes. He was surprised not that she was going to drive, but by the way she addressed him.
Apart from five years ago, when she was his girlfriend and returned to the Qin family, she would call him that. And during her recent return, when Grandma "mistook" her, she would call him that.
Oh, and there was that night, in the presidential suite of the Geta Grand Hotel, when she was drugged and affectionately called him that. Normally, she addressed him by his full name.
"See, Yin Xi is so understanding. Don't refuse anymore. It's as if you're the only one who can drive," Fu Ji Heng quickly took the cup from him and poured it swiftly.
Qin Si Ye looked deeply at Yin Xi and no longer objected.
"You men can drink to your heart's content tonight; we women will drive," He Xin Meng said with a smile. "Come, Yin Xi, Qiao Lu, the three of us will take the children to have drinks."
After they all drank a cup together, Fu Run Ze stood up, holding his cup, and said to Yin Xi,
"Aunt Yin, I'm sorry I didn't recognize you earlier and said the wrong thing. Please don't be angry. I'll toast you first as an apology."
"No, no, no, Run Ze, don't do that. Sit down quickly," Yin Xi quickly stood up, picked up her cup, and looked around.
"It is I who should apologize. Due to my personal reasons, I have kept the truth from everyone, causing you all to worry a great deal about Si Ye and me.
Thank you! This cup, I toast everyone."
Yin Xi finished speaking and tilted her cup, drinking it down in one go.
At the table, except for Qin Si Ye, the other adults also raised their cups and drank.
"Yin Xi, you don't have to do this. We are all friends, and it's only right to help."
He Xin Meng quickly pulled her to sit down, glanced at the silent Qin Si Ye, and quickly changed the topic.
"We all saw the video of Shuo Shuo participating in the Rubik's Cube competition last time; he was truly amazing.
Run Ze became interested in playing with Rubik's Cubes after watching it."
"Really? That's wonderful! From now on, Shuo Shuo will have a like-minded companion to play with," Yin Xi said, her face beaming with joy.
Shuo Shuo also happily said, "Run Ze, my daddy bought me many Rubik's Cubes. You're welcome to visit Star Blue Bay anytime, and we can play together."
"Alright," Fu Run Ze's eyebrows rose, and he clapped his hands excitedly.
They ate and chatted. The men discussed business matters, while the women mostly talked about children's education.
When He Xin Meng learned that Shuo Shuo was learning the Rubik's Cube from Jin Jing Chen, the boss of Qi Meng, she looked at her in surprise.
"What? Jin Jing Chen? He is the best Rubik's Cube teacher in our city K, and even in the entire province. I heard he rarely takes students individually. How did you contact him?"
Her voice was loud enough that the three men across from them were also drawn into the conversation.
"Actually, he's not as strict as the outside world says. I just added him on WeChat and explained the situation, and he agreed," Yin Xi replied calmly.
"Is that so? I suspect it was Shuo Shuo's performance that he saw, which is why he agreed so easily," He Xin Meng smiled and grabbed Yin Xi's hand.
"Yin Xi, I also want to send Run Ze to study with him individually. You know him too, so can you act as an intermediary and see if he can take on another child?"
As soon as she said this, Fu Ji Heng suddenly stopped her sternly, "Xin Meng, what are you doing? If you know Jin Jing Chen doesn't casually accept students, saying this is putting Yin Xi in a difficult position!"
"I... I just want to find a good teacher for Run Ze," He Xin Meng said to him with a wronged look.
Seeing this, Yin Xi quickly smiled and said, "It's okay. I can try."
Recalling that Fu Ji Heng had helped Qin Si Ye with the matter of acquiring the Yin family villa, Yin Xi was looking for an opportunity to repay him.
Therefore, she was determined to help with this favor.
After discussing this topic, everyone continued to eat.
A moment later, Shuo Shuo climbed down from his chair. "Mommy, I want to go to the restroom."
"Okay. Mommy will go with you," Yin Xi said, not feeling at ease. She stood up and took his hand, walking out of the room.
Qin Si Ye also stood up and went to the window in the corridor for some fresh air. As soon as he lit a cigarette, Gu Lin's voice sounded behind him.
"Si Ye, what's going on between you and Yin Xi? You haven't exchanged a single word throughout this meal?"