Qin Xiuzhi looked at his son and daughter, a trace of guilt rising in his heart.
"Back then, I was so busy with work that I had no time to stop and feel this joy of family."
His ex-wife's death was sudden. At that time, Si Yue was just one year old, and Si Ye was only around ten years old, a growing boy.
He himself was immersed in grief day after day, and only work could numb him. He had truly paid too little attention to his two children.
"Alright, alright, let's go eat quickly. The babies must be hungry. Xi Xi, come on." Xu Zhilan slowly stood up and extended a hand to Yin Xi.
Yin Xi immediately stepped forward to help her.
Without any suspense, Meng Qi was also kept by Qin Xiuzhi to eat with them.
This time, she didn't refuse at all, happily agreeing.
As an assistant, Bai Lin could only sit on the sofa and eat some snacks.
Fang Sao called her over to join them, but she refused to go no matter what.
At the dinner table, everyone chatted and laughed, making it lively.
"Xi Xi, I heard your big pharmacy has opened. How's business?" Xu Zhilan asked with concern.
She had learned this news from Si Yue.
Knowing that she had been busy these past two days, she hadn't planned to ask her to come, but she missed her three children dearly.
Coupled with her desire to ease the relationship between them and Qin Xiuzhi, and to prevent unforeseen complications.
After much hesitation, she finally called Qin Si Ye at ten o'clock in the morning.
"It's quite good," Yin Xi replied indifferently.
"Sister Xi, you're too modest. How can you describe it with just 'quite good'? I think 'very good' or 'exceptionally good' would be more fitting.
The opening of Xinglin Pharmacy was the most sensational opening I've ever seen in K City."
Qin Si Yue spoke animatedly, paused, and then looked at Xu Zhilan.
"Grandma, let me tell you. The people lining up at the entrance to buy medicine stretched for hundreds of meters."
"Is that so? That's truly wonderful." Xu Zhilan's face was filled with a kind and proud smile.
"Xi Xi, congratulations. I never expected that in such a short time since your return to the country, you not only founded a pharmaceutical company but also opened such a popular pharmacy. You're truly capable."
"Thank you, Grandma." This time, Yin Xi didn't say anything modest and happily accepted Xu Zhilan's praise.
"Grandma, Sister Xi is an internationally renowned physician. She is excellent and capable, not someone ordinary people can compare to." Qin Si Yue suddenly frowned.
"However, I heard that on the second day of their trial operation, someone came to cause trouble and even alerted the police."
Hearing this, those in the dining room who were unaware were shocked.
"Who is this person, to be so bold? To dare to provoke our Qin family, do they not wish to stay in K City?" Xu Zhilan said indignantly, then looked unhappily at Qin Si Ye.
"Si Ye, what were you doing at the time? When something so big happened with Xi Xi, why didn't you send people to help?"
"I..." Qin Si Ye hesitated, unsure how to respond.
"Grandma, please don't blame Si Ye. He didn't know about that incident at all," Yin Xi quickly interjected, smoothing things over with a smile. "It was just a small matter, and I resolved it on the spot.
I even have to thank that person; he gave us free publicity."
Hearing this, Meng Qi and Bai Lin gritted their teeth in anger.
"Good, that's good." Xu Zhilan's tense expression finally eased a bit. Her gaze shifted, as if she had thought of something, and she looked at her granddaughter.
"Si Yue, how did you get this news? Don't tell me Officer Han told you?"
At first hearing this, Qin Si Yue's heart tightened, then she glanced at Yin Xi and replied boldly with one word, "Yes."
Her relationship with Han Haoming was progressing very well now, and they met frequently. It was time to let her family know.
"It seems your relationship is quite good now. When you have time, bring him over to our home to visit," Xu Zhilan said with a smile.
"Mom, who are you all talking about? Who is Officer Han? Has Si Yue found a boyfriend?" Qin Xiuzhi, having listened to their conversation for a while, finally interjected.
"You truly are slow to catch on, as a father." Xu Zhilan shot him a look and continued, "I've seen that young man. He's handsome and spirited, and full of integrity."
"Haha, really? Si Yue, you really are something. Why didn't you tell Dad about such a big thing?" Qin Xiuzhi's face also broke into a smile upon hearing this.
"Next Sunday, ask him if he's free and invite him to our home as a guest."