Shen Xi's heart skipped a beat, surprised to run into an acquaintance here.
Fortunately, it was Fu Jiheng.
He was Qin Siye's friend and already knew about her identity.
“Yes, are you guys here for dinner too?” Qin Siye's lips curved slightly as he looked at the family of three opposite them.
Shen Xi also naturally walked over and exchanged pleasantries with them.
The four children were overjoyed to see each other and were already deep in conversation.
The last time they met at Dragon City Paradise, the children had hit it off immediately, and upon seeing each other again today, they quickly became familiar.
Shen Xi then pulled Yin Zhe over and introduced him.
She simply said he was her cousin.
However, Fu Jiheng guessed who the boy was from his surname.
He glanced meaningfully at Qin Siye. Since Shen Xi didn't want to reveal the truth, he decided to play along.
At this moment, the adults looked at the four children engrossed in their conversation, and smiles bloomed on their faces.
He Xinmeng said, “Look how happily these four children are chatting. It’s been several months since they first met at Dragon City Paradise, and yet they act like old friends.”
“Indeed. It shows these four children are meant to be together,” Fu Jiheng said with deep emotion, echoing his wife’s words.
Qin Siye was in a good mood today. He raised his eyebrows and said, “Since everyone is here for dinner, why don’t we all eat together?”
“Sure,” Fu Jiheng agreed immediately.
Hearing this, the children held hands and joyfully ran into the hall.
They requested a large private room. After they were seated and had ordered, Fu Runze stood up and said, “Daddy, Mommy, Chenchen and the others told me they watched a very good animated movie earlier. We should go watch it too, okay?”
“Okay,” Fu Jiheng and He Xinmeng exchanged a look and replied in unison.
Fu Runze was delighted but didn't sit down. Instead, he blinked his big eyes and looked at Qin Siye.
“Uncle Qin, last time at Dragon City Paradise, Daddy told me that Chenchen and the other three are your long-lost children who you’ve just found, and that’s why they don’t have your surname.
What about now? Have their surnames been changed? And, are you and Aunt Shen married? Why didn’t you invite us to the wedding?”
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone at the table was astonished.
Shen Xi, in particular, looked at Fu Jiheng in disbelief, a hint of anger in her eyes.
How much did he know about the inside story to speak so carelessly in front of the children?
Wasn't this "misleading" the children?
Fu Jiheng met her gaze and quickly lowered his head, pulling his talkative son.
“Runze. Sit down quickly. We’re here to eat, why so many questions?”
“Daddy, why are you pulling me? I’m not wrong for asking these questions. Besides, don’t you and Mommy always say that children who ask questions are smart and thoughtful?”
Fu Runze glanced at his father, then suddenly stood up again, his clear, bright eyes fixed on Qin Siye.
He had a determined look, as if he wouldn’t rest until he got an answer today.
Chenchen and the other two also looked at Qin Siye expectantly, wanting to hear the answer.
These were questions they had wanted to ask for a long time but had never dared to voice.
Qin Siye sat up straighter in his chair, looked at Shen Xi tenderly, and his lips curved slightly. “Runze, what your father told you is correct. However, your Aunt Shen and I are not married yet. We can only change Chenchen’s surname after we get married.
Don’t worry, when we get married, we definitely won’t forget you. When you get home, discuss with your parents about how big a red envelope you’ll prepare for us.”
Upon hearing this, Fu Runze clapped his little hands joyfully. “Okay. Uncle Qin, don’t worry, this red envelope won’t be small.”
Chenchen and the other two looked at Qin Siye with slightly reddened eyes. His willingness to say such things in front of Uncle Fu’s family meant that these were his true feelings.
They would finally have a dad, a complete family.
Fu Jiheng and He Xinmeng exchanged a knowing smile.
Only Shen Xi lowered her head, picked up the clear tea in front of her, and took a slow sip.
Everyone assumed she was shy and didn’t think much of it, continuing to chat about other topics, unaware of the turmoil in her heart.
Marriage? This was the first time she had heard the word from Qin Siye’s mouth, and she herself had never considered it before.
However, she still felt it was very distant.
The chasm between them, she didn’t know when it could be crossed.
Soon, the waiter brought the Western food, and everyone chatted while eating, creating a lively atmosphere.
After eating, Chenchen suggested they go to the arcade.
When he rode the elevator up earlier, he had seen the introduction and noticed there was a large arcade here.
Fu Runze had originally planned to go watch the movie with his parents after dinner, but upon hearing Chenchen’s suggestion, he immediately changed his mind.
He clamored to go to the arcade first, then watch the movie.
Except for Shen Xi, the adults all agreed. Qin Siye leaned towards her and asked, “What’s wrong? Do you have any concerns?”