"Theft?" Qin Siye looked at her in surprise. "Dismissing an employee for that reason would indeed have a significant impact on him."
"Han Shan is a veteran, and his character should be fine. He would never do something so despicable and self-destructive to his reputation. That's why, after returning home, he fell into depression and ultimately chose to end his life."
Shen Xi stared at him, paused, and continued, "Although your father was unaware of this matter from beginning to end, Han Shan truly suffered unjust treatment at your company and, unable to bear it, took his own life. Han Haoming is right; as a company leader, you indeed bear unavoidable responsibility. Therefore, you must investigate this matter thoroughly, uncover the truth of that year, and provide Han Haoming with an explanation. Otherwise, he will never forgive the Qin family, let alone accept Si Yue."
Upon hearing this, Qin Siye slowly put down his chopsticks and replied thoughtfully, "I've already asked Zhao Ze to investigate within the company. However, all individuals who might have known about this matter have left the company years ago. I am currently having people continue to track them down."
"Good," Shen Xi replied with a smile, though another plan was already forming in her mind.
At this moment, Qin Siye looked at her earnestly and said, "Xi Xi, I also have something to tell you. I just met with Su Yixin."
"Oh? So, it was indeed her who did it?" Shen Xi raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Yes. However, she has no prior enmity with you. There must be someone behind her." Qin Siye's expression darkened. "I have leverage over her and have already given her a stern warning. She shouldn't dare to cause trouble anymore."
Someone behind her? Without even thinking, she knew it had to be her mother, Qin Xuelan.
"Oh," Shen Xi replied calmly. She knew this matter was now behind them. Qin Siye's deliberate omission of "Qin Xuelan's" name indicated that he had no intention of confronting her yet. After all, that woman was his aunt, and given the current situation of the Qin family, it was best to downplay the issue. Fortunately, the news was withdrawn quickly and did not spread widely, thus not having too great an impact on her and the children.
Dinner concluded past ten o'clock. Qin Siye got up to leave. Shen Xi walked him to the main gate and was about to turn back when he pulled her into his arms. After a few minutes of a tender, lingering kiss, he released her and reluctantly headed towards Villa No. 1.
The following afternoon at six o'clock, police officers were gradually exiting the hall of the South City Branch Bureau. Han Haoming and Zou He walked out side by side, both in casual attire, talking as they walked. They seemed to be discussing a tricky case, with Han Haoming frowning and saying, "That person is very likely the mastermind. You should assign more men to keep a close watch on him."
"Yes." Just as Zou He finished speaking, he heard a female voice not far away. "Han Haoming, I have something to tell you."
The two stopped and looked in the direction of the voice. Qin Si Yue was standing in the courtyard, wearing a light blue silk dress. With her delicate beauty, long flowing hair, and tall, curvaceous figure, she stood there like a descending fairy, breathtakingly stunning.
"Doctor Qin." Zou He recognized her immediately and was about to step forward excitedly when he caught a glimpse of Han Haoming's slightly annoyed gaze. He immediately stopped. "Excuse me, I have something else to attend to. Captain Han, please continue your conversation." With that, Zou He quickly walked towards his car.
At this moment, a few police officers who had just come out also spotted Qin Si Yue and hurried over, surrounding Zou He and asking in low voices, "Zou He, who is that beautiful girl? Could she be our Captain Han's girlfriend?"
"Yes. She's so beautiful, like a celestial maiden."
Zou He replied with pride, "Isn't she beautiful? Beautiful women have always been attracted to heroes. For a man as outstanding as our Captain Han, heaven naturally arranges a beautiful woman to be his match. Although that girl isn't his girlfriend yet, she will be soon. Just wait for the wedding invitations."
"Really? That's great! We've been waiting for this day for a long time."
Just then, a bold young clerk called out, "Captain Han, you can do it!"
The others joined in the cheers, shouting loudly, "Captain Han, you can do it! Captain Han, you can do it!"
By this time, Han Haoming had already reached Qin Si Yue. Hearing the shouting behind him, he couldn't help but glance back and glare at them. The few men were startled and immediately dispersed, but they didn't leave. Their eyes sparkled with anticipation, as if waiting to witness a grand spectacle.
"If you have something to say, let's say it in the car," Han Haoming said calmly, gesturing towards a black sedan parked not far behind her.
"No. I want to say it here," Qin Si Yue said, looking at him intently, unmoving.