"She runs a small company that doesn't make much money, but she likes to be busy." Xie Yunzhou didn't go into too much detail.

It's equivalent to saying nothing at all.

However, from these words, Shi Xi could sense that Ms. Shang was a gentle and opinionated woman.

She was able to divorce Xie Chongshan, build her own career, and raise a child like Xie Yunzhou.

"So, your custody is in your aunt's hands?" Shi Xi suddenly asked.

“Yes, but the Xie family is taking a wait-and-see approach to me. Grandpa Xie wants me to help Xie Er manage the company, but his new wife is unwilling, and I don’t want to go back either.” A hint of indifference flashed across Xie Yunzhou’s face.

Clearly, they don't want any connection with the Xie family.

However, the relationship cannot be easily severed; it remains entangled like a lotus root.

"So, your father never actually cared about you?" Shi Xi wanted to ask about the relationship between Xie Yunzhou and Xie Chongshan.

"He has never cared about me, nor can he. If he comes to you again and says anything, just ignore him." Xie Yunzhou was extremely cold towards Xie Chongshan and said, "My marriage is my own decision."

"Who mentioned marriage to you? I was just asking casually." Shi Xi's almond-shaped eyes widened as she took a sip of her coffee, which tasted sweet.

*

After browsing the jewelry store, Tao Yuxuan passed by a coffee shop and saw Shi Xi and Xie Yunzhou sitting together happily drinking coffee and eating desserts.

Tao Yuxuan looked surprised. "They've made up already? What did they say?"

Completely baffled, Tao Yuxuan decided to catch Shi Xi tonight and ask her for an explanation.

Once in the car, Tao Yuxuan still felt uneasy, so she called Shi Xu and recounted what had happened that day, saying, "You should investigate Xie Yunzhou's matter again."

After listening, Shi Xu asked, "Is it because Xi Xi refuses to break up with Xie Yunzhou?"

Tao Yuxuan said unhappily, "That's right, not only do they refuse to break up, but I just passed by a coffee shop and saw them having coffee together happily!"

I really don't know what's so great about Xie Yunzhou! In my opinion, Sheng Yan is much better. His family owns a jewelry store, and they just gave me a 20% discount!

If we're a family, I should at least get a 30% discount, right?

Timing: ...

That's all you could think of?

Tao Yuxuan realized she had talked too much and coughed, "Anyway, you should investigate it. It's for Shixi's happiness!"

Chronology: "Okay, I'll have someone continue investigating."

…

Shi Xi and Xie Yunzhou had a sweet and romantic date all day, and in the end, Xie Yunzhou drove Shi Xi home.

"Do you really have to go home tonight?" Xie Yunzhou asked, somewhat reluctantly.

Several times he tried to take things further with Shi Xi but missed the opportunity. Finally, when Shi Xi returned, he had to send her home.

“Yeah, I have to go home to stay, and I don’t have any work scheduled, so I definitely can’t go back too late.” Shi Xi tugged at his clothes, raised her head, and smiled. “We’ll go together again next time I go out to work.”

"I really want to take you to meet my parents as soon as possible, and then get engaged." Xie Yunzhou's eyes were filled with affection.

"That's too fast. My parents won't agree." Shi Xi thought to herself that she didn't want to get married so soon either.

Once you get married, both sets of parents will definitely urge you to have children.

She doesn't want to be tied down by children at such a young age!

"Go back and get some rest." Xie Yunzhou ruffled the girl's hair.

Shi Xi tiptoed and placed a light kiss on the corner of his lips. "You should go back and rest early too, and remember to think of me."

The two lingered at the door for a while, reluctant to part, before Shi Xi finally went back inside.

---Aside---

Goodnight~