"Alright. Then I'll take Shuo Shuo back first." Yin Xi nodded slightly at him and withdrew from the room.
On the way, Yin Xi recalled Jin Jingchen's demeanor during their conversation earlier. He was noticeably different from the cheerful, smiling man he used to be.
She couldn't help but look at the rearview mirror and ask, "Shuo Shuo, did you notice anything different about Teacher Jin in class today?"
"Yes." Shuo Shuo sat up straighter, replying with a serious expression. "I think he's become much more serious than before. He barely smiled during the two classes."
"Oh. Perhaps he's not feeling well and his mood isn't great," Yin Xi said after a brief pause.
Shuo Shuo frowned and asked, "Mommy, how did Teacher Jin get injured? Why is he so badly hurt?"
"Ah?" Yin Xi was taken aback by his question, then replied, "It was caused by a conflict with someone."
"Teacher Jin has a gentle personality, how could he have a conflict with someone?" Shuo Shuo asked with confusion, his voice tinged with anger. "Mommy, who was that person? How could they be so heavy-handed? Have they been caught?"
"It was his half-brother. He was arrested by the police a long time ago." Yin Xi glanced at the rearview mirror, not hiding anything from him.
It was evident that Shuo Shuo sympathized with Jin Jingchen's predicament.
"Oh. That's good," Shuo Shuo replied thoughtfully, and didn't ask further questions.
In the afternoon, Yin Xi took the three children to visit Qin Xiuzhi in the hospital. As soon as they stepped out of the elevator, they encountered several nurses. Seeing the three children Yin Xi was holding, they were surprised at first, then smiled and greeted her.
"Hello, Dr. Yin!"
"Hello!" Yin Xi responded to each of them with a gentle smile.
However, she was filled with confusion: why were these people so enthusiastic today? Did they recognize her? Before, when she came here, they all looked at her with unfamiliar eyes.
As she passed the nurses' station, Ye Ke also stood up from her chair and greeted her enthusiastically, "Hello, Dr. Yin!" When she saw the three children next to Yin Xi, she almost dropped her jaw. Judging by their appearances, there was no doubt they were Yin Xi's children.
Oh my goodness! It was truly incredible. Dr. Yin actually had three such grown children! Then, what was their relationship with President Qin? Were the children his? Impossible, right? Looking at the three children, they seemed to be about four or five years old. Miss Yin had only returned to the country just over half a year ago, how could she possibly have such old children with President Qin? Could it be that President Qin had fallen in love with a mother of three?
"Hello! Head Nurse Ye." Yin Xi responded to her politely.
At this moment, Qin Si Ye walked out of the ward.
"Daddy!" The three children, upon seeing him, rushed into his arms.
Qin Si Ye bent down and affectionately caught them. "Why are you here?"
"Mommy said Grandpa is having surgery tomorrow, so she brought us to accompany him today," Chen Chen replied with a soft, sweet voice, lifting his little head.
"Oh." Qin Si Ye stood up straight, extending a hand to Yin Xi with affection in his eyes. "Let's go inside together. I believe Grandpa will be very happy to see you."
The nurses in the corridor were all touched by this scene; what a happy and beautiful family! Their surprised eyes were filled with deep envy. A young nurse walked up to Ye Ke and whispered, "Head nurse, are those three children really President Qin's?"
Ye Ke leaned in and replied, "What else could it be? Didn't you hear them call President Qin 'Daddy'? Suddenly clearing her throat, she cast a stern look at the others and said, "Alright, you all should go back to work. Don't gossip here anymore. Be careful that President Qin finds out and fires you all on the grounds of not focusing on your work."
However, in less than an hour, the entire Ankang Hospital was abuzz with news about Qin Si Ye and Yin Xi's relationship, and the existence of the three children.