This news was sensational, quickly hitting the trending list, with comments flooding in like mushrooms after rain, growing continuously.
Among the comments, one read: "That's not right. How could Qin Si Ye be with Meng Qi? I saw him just a few days ago, holding hands with Lan Mo, the new spokesperson for Zhuo Sheng, and dining together."
Someone replied below: "Yes, I saw that too. Someone even took a photo at the time, let me show everyone."
Yin Xi scrolled down carefully and indeed saw a photo of herself and Qin Si Ye intimately ascending the stairs.
Then, more comments followed: "What's going on here? Who is Qin Si Ye actually with? How can there be two women appearing at once?"
"Who knows. But I quite like that Lan Mo. Don't you think Qin Si Ye looks better with her?"
"Yes, yes, that's exactly right."
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Yin Xi didn't read any further. She immediately exited and called Qin Si Ye.
"Hello? Si Ye, did you see the news?"
"Yes," Qin Si Ye replied calmly. "I was just about to call you. Let it continue to trend, the hotter the better. I've already instructed Zhao Ze to organize a press conference to officially announce our relationship."
"What? Announce? No, no, no, Si Ye, calm down, listen to me," Yin Xi hastily stopped him. "Our relationship cannot be made public for now. Quickly tell Zhao Ze to cancel the press conference."
"Why?" Qin Si Ye asked, confused.
"I suspect Meng Qi and Bai Lin are behind this. If you forcefully announce our relationship now, they definitely won't show themselves again. All our previous efforts would be wasted," Yin Xi said with an anxious tone.
Qin Si Ye paused for a few seconds, then said, "But I can't just let them spread nonsense like this. It's very unfair to you."
"I don't care, and I've never cared what others say. As long as your heart is with me, that's all that matters," Yin Xi replied serenely. After all that had happened, she had no doubts about Qin Si Ye at this moment. Just as he had said a few days ago, no matter how much trouble others caused, it wouldn't separate them, only bring their hearts closer.
The next second, the man's voice on the phone said softly, "Xi Xi, my heart has always been with you, as heaven and earth can bear witness. It has never wavered. If it weren't for the need to make a living, I truly wish I could be physically close to you all the time."
"Stop. Si Ye, can you be serious? I'm discussing important matters with you now." Yin Xi immediately understood his implication, and her cheeks turned red. Ever since that afternoon, this man had been like a dam bursting, unstoppable. Every night he would hold her and demand her repeatedly. She didn't know where he got so much energy; she was almost unable to cope with his persistence.
"I am talking about important matters. Even ancient sages said that food and sex are natural instincts. Do you think this isn't important?" Qin Si Ye couldn't help but chuckle.
"Yes, yes, yes, I won't argue with you." Yin Xi was momentarily speechless, feeling the topic had veered off course. Whatever he said, she would just agree.
Qin Si Ye's lips curved into a smile, and he quickly returned to the previous topic, "Then what do you plan to do next?"
"Don't leave the company. I'll come to you right away to discuss it in detail," Yin Xi had a good strategy in mind but felt it would be clearer and more understandable to discuss it in person.
"Alright. I won't go anywhere, I'll wait for you in my office," Qin Si Ye replied.
Yin Xi picked up her bag and, as she walked out, said into her phone, "Then quickly call Zhao Ze and tell him to cancel the press conference."
"No rush. It's not too late to cancel after you've arrived and convinced me," Qin Si Ye replied nonchalantly.