Behind him, several subordinates were carrying a pile of precious gifts, which they placed down before waiting outside the door.
Only Qingmu remained, standing beside Si Yechen with a respectful demeanor.
"Uncle, Aunt, long time no see."
Si Yechen had always been indifferent and reticent, even when greeting others, he carried an air of solemnity and seriousness.
"A-Chen, how come you have time to come today?" Song Qiaoying was the first to react, looking at the gifts he brought and smiling with affection. "You came, and brought so many things, it's too much."
"A-Chen, come and sit down. Someone, bring another pot of tea." Li Yuanfu called out affectionately. "Ever since Old Wu went abroad, it's been a while since you last visited Uncle. Let's have a good chat tonight!"
"A-Chen, have you eaten?"
"I've already eaten." Si Yechen remained reserved and polite in his demeanor.
"You, child, haven't seen you in a long time, and you've become even more mature and steady..." Song Qiaoying looked at him and felt that this child was exceptionally pleasing to the eye. Whether it was his height, appearance, or personal abilities, everything about him was excellent and impeccable.
Second floor.
Li Yusha had originally planned to wait for Qingyan to return to her room before going downstairs to chat with her parents. Firstly, it would enhance the relationship between the two sides, and secondly, she could indirectly inquire about their knowledge of Grandfather's affairs.
Just as she opened the door, she overheard two servants discussing Si Yechen's appearance.
She carefully asked and learned that Si Yechen had already arrived at her house!
Her legs went weak, and she was almost unable to stand!
"Miss Yusha?" Zhang Mama, seeing her condition, hurriedly stepped forward to support her. "Are you alright?"
"Zhang Mama!" Li Yusha hurriedly grabbed Zhang Mama's hand, her voice trembling with nervousness. "A-Chen has come, he's in the living room... He must be here because of today's incident! If my parents find out, I almost killed his grandfather... What should I do? What should I do?"
"Don't panic, let's first hear what he has to say."
"No... It's different coming from his mouth than confessing it myself." After weighing the pros and cons in her mind, Li Yusha immediately said, "I'm going downstairs to apologize! Repent!"
"Miss Yusha, don't act impulsively." Zhang Mama hurriedly held her hand. "Don't lose your composure, be calm, and observe the situation downstairs first. Listen to me!"
In the living room, Si Yechen stood upright and spoke, "Uncle, Aunt, I came to visit today mainly for Miss Li."
Li Yuanfu and Song Qiaoying exchanged glances. Miss Li... does he mean Yanyan?
Si Yechen was always well-informed, so he must have received some information and knew that there was another person in the Li family besides their daughter?
And Yusha was just an adopted daughter?!
Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Song Qiaoying spoke first, "Ah Chen, this happened quite suddenly, and we haven't had a chance to tell you. Actually, we have to start from that year..."
Si Yechen thought she was going to talk about the engagement that was made back then, so he nodded and patiently listened to her continue.
Song Qiaoying recounted the incident of the fire at the clinic, and then said, "We only found Yanyan a couple of days ago, and her identity hasn't been announced to the public yet. Yanyan's grandparents and maternal grandparents don't know about this. We didn't intentionally hide it from you or the Si family."
Si Yechen: ?
Qingmu: ?
Song Qiaoying knew that they couldn't hide it anymore at this point, so she had no choice but to say, "Lan Aunt, please bring Miss Liu down."
Qingmu looked at Madam Li and then at Master Chen. What is going on? Master Chen's intended fiancée isn't Miss Yusha, but Miss Yanyan??
Then this marriage... should be canceled even more.
Master Chen doesn't want Miss Yusha, who he knows and who excels in various arts, let alone a girl from a small place whom he doesn't know?
Miss Yusha at least has various talents and a decent appearance. She is a top-notch noble lady in the capital city, praised by everyone.
But Miss Yanyan...
The dark pupils of Si Yechen deepened, as if he was contemplating something.
Qingyan had just finished taking a shower and heard her mother calling for her, so she went downstairs without hesitation.
She was wearing a thin satin nightgown, her hair tied up in a bun, and her slender white legs quickly caught everyone's attention.
Qingmu's jaw dropped when she saw that the person who had come was Miss Qingyan. Wasn't she the true flesh and blood of the Li family that they had just found?
Si Yechen raised an eyebrow, his deep ink-like eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.
Is it her?
Is she the true heiress of the Li family?
Qingyan had just come downstairs and saw Si Yechen on the sofa—a handsome and extraordinary face, his eyes shining with a faint light, and a hint of a smile at the corners of his mouth.
How did this man come to her house?
Qingyan's eyes showed a hint of confusion. "Mom, did you call me?"
"Come here, Qingyan." Song Qiaoying held her daughter's hand and sat down, speaking gently, "Let me introduce you. This is Si Yechen. Many years ago, our Li family and the Si family had an engagement. So, Chen is your fiancé..."
Qingyan: ?!?
What??
Fiancé??
What era is it? Why is there still such a thing as an engagement??
"This is our biological daughter whom we just found, Li Qingyan," Song Qiaoying introduced to Si Yechen.
Si Yechen's eyes softened slightly. So it was her. He only knew her as Qingyan before, but he didn't expect she had a surname too.
Qingmu also suddenly realized, "So Miss Qingyan's last name is Li, not Ou..."
No wonder she dared to go against popular opinion in the hospital to save someone and even dared to make Qiu Susu kneel down... Turns out she has a powerful background!
Li Yusha was eavesdropping on the second floor, thinking that Si Yechen had come to confront her because of their father's matter!
But she didn't expect that he came for Qingyan!
Her nails sank deep into her palm, feeling a bit angry. Why did this Qingyan have to appear!
Why did she have to come back to this family!
Why did she have to take everything that belonged to her?
"So, Mr. Si, why did you come today?" Qingyan looked at the man in front of her, not understanding his intentions.
Si Yechen looked at the girl with clear and bright eyes, pursed his thin lips, and his ink-black pupils revealed a captivating light.
"I heard my fiancée just returned to this home, so I brought a small gift to visit."
Qingmu widened her eyes, looking at Si Yechen in disbelief.
Lord Chen, weren't you here to break off the engagement?
How did it turn into a social visit?
Could it be that because the engagement partner is Miss Qingyan, you changed your mind?!
You change your stance too quickly!!
Although there were rumors outside that Si Yechen was cold-blooded and cruel, after these years of getting along, Song Qiaoying highly approved of his character. She knew that this child was steadfast, capable, and responsible.
Not to mention his appearance, wealth, and abilities, he was the best, unmatched by anyone.
If her daughter could marry him... the latter half of her life would undoubtedly be happy and worry-free.
Qingyan never expected that the man in front of her would be her fiancé...