Shen Xi took it inexplicably, "What do you mean by this?"
"To return your money. The amount here is exactly three times what you had in your card. The extra one-third is considered rent," Qin Si Ye said, looking at her gently.
Shen Xi suddenly understood and quickly handed the card back, "I don't want it. I was just kidding, you actually took it seriously."
"When we were in Country B, I lived and ate at your place, and I spent quite a bit of your money. Should that just be forgotten?" Qin Si Ye raised an eyebrow slightly.
"If you really want to settle accounts with me, then let's also calculate the expenses for the Yin family villa and Yin Zhe over the years. See if I have enough money to pay you back," Shen Xi's eyes darkened, and the card in her hand remained suspended in the air.
"Indeed, it's difficult to settle," Qin Si Ye met her gaze for a few seconds, then took the card and placed it on the coffee table. Suddenly, a glint appeared in his eyes, and he pulled her closer.
"Xi Xi, tell me, doesn't this mean we are intertwined, inseparable?"
Hearing this, Shen Xi almost dropped her jaw. What kind of logic was this?
His words were too ambiguous. Shen Xi naturally understood the deeper meaning behind them.
She quickly pushed him away with all her might and moved aside, "Qin Si Ye, don't misuse words. Some things should remain separate."
"No. I don't want to be separate," Qin Si Ye exerted force with his arm, pulling her back, and then lowered his head to kiss her lips.
This way, they wouldn't need to be separate.
Shen Xi's eyes widened in panic, her heart pounding wildly, further confirming what he meant by "not separate."
At this moment, she was wearing a mask. How could this man just kiss her without a second thought?
Shen Xi dared not think about what would happen next.
She pushed him with all her strength, but the man held her tighter, kissing her with even more lingering passion and intensity.
It was only when Shen Xi's phone rang that Qin Si Ye slowly let her go.
Shen Xi gasped for breath, glaring at him fiercely. She picked up the phone and saw it was Qin Si Yue.
"Don't say anything," she gave Qin Si Ye a stern look, calmed herself down, and answered the call.
"Hello? Sister Xi, where are you? Why haven't you come to give Grandma acupuncture today?" Qin Si Yue's sweet voice came through the phone.
Shen Xi glanced at the man beside her, meeting Qin Si Ye's smiling gaze.
She immediately stood up, took two steps forward, and replied, "I had something to do outside, I'll be back right away."
"Okay. Grandma thought you had forgotten, so she specifically asked me to inquire," Qin Si Yue said on the phone.
Shen Xi smiled and replied, "Giving Grandma acupuncture is a big deal. How could I forget? If I really forgot, wouldn't your brother deduct my treatment fee? I'm going back now, I'll be there in twenty minutes."
"Haha, my brother would never be so heartless," Qin Si Yue chuckled twice and continued, "Be careful on the road. I'm hanging up."
Shen Xi hung up the phone, glanced at Qin Si Ye, "It's all your fault."
After picking up her bag and taking two steps, she suddenly stopped, turned to look at him, "Where did you put my clothes?"
Qin Si Ye slowly stood up, suddenly changing his mind, deciding not to give them to her.
"I just remembered, I have another set that hasn't been dried yet. You can pick them up next time you come."
Shen Xi said nothing and turned to walk downstairs.
Qin Si Ye walked to the window and watched her car leave. He took out his phone and made a call.
"Hello? Brother, when are you coming back? Grandma has been mentioning you to me many times," Qin Si Yue's anxious voice could be heard as soon as the call connected.
"I am in City K at this moment," Qin Si Ye said with a cold face and a slightly chilling tone.
"Ah? When did you get back? Where are you now?" Qin Si Yue's voice was filled with surprise.
"At Xing Lan Bay. I returned the same day as Shen Xi," Qin Si Ye replied.
"What? Then why didn't you come back to Hua Ban Li and are living there alone?" Qin Si Yue was even more shocked by this news.
Qin Si Ye did not hide anything from her, explaining his injury and his reasons for not wanting to return home.
He didn't tell her the details of how he was injured, only that he encountered a group of bad guys while doing business in Country B, and sustained the injuries during a fight.
"So that's how it is. Then I'll come to see you tomorrow," Qin Si Yue said with a slight tremor in her heart, her voice laced with worry.
"You don't need to come. I can go back in a few days after removing the Qian Zhen needle. Remember, don't tell Grandma about this," Qin Si Ye finally revealed the crucial point here.
"Also, don't call Shen Xi between four and eight in the evening from now on. She has something to do with me."
"Ah?" Qin Si Yue was a little confused, but in the next moment, she suddenly seemed to understand, "I know, those few hours are your date time. I'm sorry, I didn't know. Please don't blame me for what happened today."