At the table, Qin Zong and Si Yehan discussed some unimportant business matters. When he saw the atmosphere easing up, he purposefully led the topic to Qin Xiyuan.

“My Yuanyuan has been traveling everywhere and only returned to Tianshui City recently!” Qin Zong said.

Qin Xiyuan asked with apparent nonchalance, “Oh right, Mr. Si, since you're from Tianshui City, why do you still live in Yun City?”

Si Yehan's fingers gently tapped on the white porcelain cup. He calmly replied, “It's unimportant where I'm from. My fiancée is in Yun City.”

Lin Que was curiously pressed against the door slit. When he heard this, respect rose in his heart. Ninth Brother was awesome.

As expected, the faint smile on Qin Xiyuan's face stiffened a few degrees before quickly returning to normal. She changed the topic. “Is that so? I just returned to Tianshui City, so I don't have a lot of close friends. I spend my days practicing martial arts and archery skills the most, but I also dabble in medicine.”

“May I ask what your hobbies are, Mr. Si? Since Auntie Yin's medical skills are so impressive, I'm sure Mr. Si has surpa.s.sed her. When do you think you'll have time to study it together?”

The eavesdropping Lin Que clicked his tongue. She started dipping into hobbies and interests!

Si Yehan's expression remained unchanged. “I don't do anything special. I just help my son train in martial arts and archery and read with him.”

Qin Xiyuan: “…”

Qin Zong: “…”

KO!!!

Two mere sentences and Si Yehan killed the conversation.

In the end, the dinner concluded with a strange atmosphere.

Qin Zong looked displeased. “That punk; I didn't expect him to be so impertinent!”

He didn't believe Si Yehan had no clue about his intentions for inviting him to dinner today.

Qin Xiyuan didn't look angry though and laughed. “I rather like him though! I've seen too many men throwing themselves at me; they make me want to throw up! This one is quite different!”

“But this guy has an illegitimate child already, and his demeanor is apathetic. Judging from his personality, he definitely wouldn't know how to sweet-talk you in the future. Are you sure you like this guy?”

Qin Xiyuan nodded. “It's just that I heard his fiancée isn't someone to be trifled with…”

Qin Zong looked derisive. “As long as my precious daughter likes something, I'll even pluck the stars from the sky. Anyway, it's just some clan from a peripheral state. Regardless of which man you like in the entire Twelve Independent States, Dad will make him listen obediently!”

After all, no one would dare to steal a son-in-law from him, the Vice President of the Arbitration Council.

“Thank you, Daddy! I know you're the best! Remember to help me create some opportunities!”

“Alright, just don't forget your dad once you have a boyfriend!”

“Of course I won't!”

After leaving the restaurant, Si Yehan had just entered the car and hadn't settled yet when his phone started ringing. It was a call from Ye Wanwan.

Si Yehan's expression flashed, and he paused. A few seconds later, he answered the call, his tone the same as usual. “Hey, Wanwan!”

“Baby baby, is everything going well on your end?” Ye Wanwan's energetic voice emitted from the phone.

Si Yehan nodded. “Everything is going well. Don't worry.”

A stream of cars was outside, and several honks sifted through the car window.

Ye Wanwan suspiciously asked, “Eh, it's so late. You're still outside?”

“I had a business dinner.”

“Business dinner? With who?” Ye Wanwan purposefully asked, dragging out her words.

“A member of the Arbitration Council.”

“Male or female?” Ye Wanwan pressed.