“In the midst of the meal, Qin Zong and Si Yehan chatted about some trivial public matters. When the atmosphere seemed right, they intentionally steered the conversation towards Qin Xiyuan.
“My niece, Yuanyuan, has been traveling around various places before recently returning to Tianshui City,” Qin Zong spoke.
At this moment, Qin Xiyuan casually inquired, “By the way, Mr. Si, since you’re from Tianshui City, why have you been staying in Cloud City?”
Si Yehan’s fingers lightly tapped on the porcelain wine glass, and he replied calmly, “Where I’m from isn’t important. My fiancée is in Cloud City.”
At this moment, Lin Que, who was eavesdropping by the door crack, couldn’t help but be impressed by this response. Si Yehan was quite impressive.
Indeed, Qin Xiyuan’s smile seemed to stiffen for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and shifted the topic, saying, “Is that so? I’ve just returned to Tianshui City, and I don’t have many familiar friends here. I usually spend my leisure time practicing martial arts, archery, and studying medicine to some extent. I wonder if Mr. Si has any hobbies? Aunt Yin is so skilled in medicine; I assume Mr. Si must excel as well. Perhaps we can find some time to study together?”
Lin Que, who was listening from the corner, couldn’t help but be surprised that they had moved on to discussing hobbies.
Si Yehan’s expression remained unchanged as he replied, “Nothing special, just practicing martial arts with my son, archery, and reading.”
Qin Xiyuan: “…”
Qin Zong: “…”
KO—
In just two sentences, Si Yehan completely killed the conversation.
In the end, the meal concluded in an eerie atmosphere.
Qin Zong looked displeased. “This kid, I didn’t expect him to be so clueless!”
He couldn’t believe that Si Yehan didn’t understand the significance of him treating them to a meal.
Qin Xiyuan, on the other hand, didn’t seem angry. She smiled and said, “I actually quite like it! I’ve encountered too many people who are overly eager; this is refreshingly different!”
“But this kid already has a illegitimate child. He speaks neither warmly nor coldly. With his personality, I doubt he’ll ever be good at coaxing people. Are you sure you’re interested in him?” Qin Zong asked.
Qin Xiyuan nodded, “It’s just that I’ve heard his fiancée is not easy to deal with…”
Qin Zong showed a disdainful expression, “As long as my precious daughter likes him, even if he’s the stars in the sky, I’ll pluck them down for you. Besides, he’s just from a minor family in a bordering state. In the Independent Twelve States, no matter what kind of man you like, Dad can make him obedient!”
After all, there weren’t many who dared to compete with him, the Vice President of the Arbitration Council, for a son-in-law.
“Thank you, Dad. I knew you’d be the best! Remember to help me create opportunities!” Qin Xiyuan said.
“You, don’t forget your old man once you have a boyfriend!” Qin Zong teased.
“Of course not!”
…
After leaving the restaurant, as soon as Si Yehan got into the car and before he could even sit down, his phone rang. It was a call from Ye Wanwan.
Si Yehan’s expression flickered slightly. He paused for a moment, then answered the call with a calm tone, “Hello, Wanwan!”
“Baby, baby, is everything going smoothly over there?” came Ye Wanwan’s lively voice from the phone.
Si Yehan nodded, “Everything’s going smoothly. Don’t worry.”
Outside the car window, there was traffic, and a few car horns could be heard.
Ye Wanwan sounded puzzled, “Oh? It’s so late, are you still outside?”
Si Yehan replied, “I had a dinner appointment.”
“A dinner appointment? With whom?” Ye Wanwan asked, deliberately dragging out her words.
Si Yehan responded, “People from the Arbitration Council.”
Ye Wanwan asked, “Is it a man or a woman?””