Upon hearing this, Shen Xi's heart trembled. What did he mean by that?
Knowing full well that this matter had originated because of her, he was now pushing her aside without even giving her a chance to discuss it.
How could he be so domineering?
Shen Xi suppressed her emotions and tried to lower her voice as she spoke, "Mr. Qin, this matter started because of me. I am grateful for your help back then, but you shouldn't have forced Director Bai to sell you the hospital, should you?
I know you are a businessman who values integrity, fairness, and justice. You are definitely not someone who disregards business rules and engages in forced sales.
Otherwise, Zhuosheng Group wouldn't have grown so large. I believe you wouldn't want to tarnish your reputation over this matter, would you?"
"You know me very well?" Qin Si Ye's sword-like eyebrows arched.
"Your reputation precedes you. If one wants to know about you, a simple search online will suffice," Shen Xi replied calmly. "Regardless, this matter was caused by me, and I don't want to affect the interests of other investors because of it.
Please, Mr. Qin, for the sake of my grandmother's treatment, meet with them."
"Other investors? You mean your Brother Kai Cheng, right? For him, you can set aside your pride and come to talk to me. Is he that important in your heart?" Qin Si Ye's words were clearly filled with a distinct emotion.
"Yes. He helped me, and he saved my life." Shen Xi did not deny it.
A pang of unprecedented bitterness, and even a hint of pain, rose in Qin Si Ye's heart.
Didn't I help you? Didn't I save your life?
He slowly closed his eyes and said, "Alright. I agree. But I only want to talk to you. The other two don't need to be present."
"Okay. I will book the hotel today and send you the details." As soon as Shen Xi heard him agree, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes.
"No, I have other matters at noon. Let's do it tonight," Qin Si Ye replied indifferently.
In reality, he had nothing to do at noon, but he deliberately wanted to delay.
It was because she had deleted him from WeChat.
It was because she had asked another man to plead with him on her behalf.
In the afternoon, Shen Xi arranged the hotel. It was a five-star grand hotel with excellent environment and cuisine.
Shen Xi knew that sincerity was important when asking someone for a favor.
She sent the address to Qin Si Ye via text message and arrived at the private room early to wait for him.
At half-past six in the evening, when Qin Si Ye stepped into the private room, he saw Shen Xi sitting at a large round table. Without a word, he turned and walked away.
"Hey? Mr. Qin, where are you going?" Shen Xi exclaimed in surprise, quickly grabbing her bag and chasing after him.
Qin Si Ye stopped and turned to look at her, "It's just the two of us dining, and you booked such a large private room. How are we supposed to talk business?"
Shen Xi was stunned, not expecting this to be the reason for his departure.
She had thought that booking a large private room and ordering more dishes would show her sincerity, but it had backfired.
"Then shall I change to a smaller private room?" Shen Xi looked at him and said in a negotiating tone.
"I don't want to eat here," Qin Si Ye said, then walked forward.
He doesn't want to eat here? What did that mean? Was he going back on his word?
How could this man be so difficult to please?
Shen Xi quickly caught up, "Then where do you want to eat?"
"Follow me. I'll take you somewhere." A fleeting smile touched Qin Si Ye's lips.
Upon reaching the entrance, Qin Si Ye saw Shen Xi standing still and asked, "Where's your car?"
Shen Xi replied softly, "I didn't drive."
She had come out to treat him to dinner and wanted to drink some wine to show her sincerity, so driving wouldn't be an option.
She decided not to drive at all. Earlier, she had asked Jian Fan to drive him over.
"Then get in my car," Qin Si Ye said, pressing the remote and walking towards the black Rolls-Royce parked nearby.
After the car started, it headed west and soon reached its destination.
From the exterior, it looked like an ordinary Chinese restaurant, but the interior decoration was exceptionally ethnic. The walls and furnishings were almost entirely made of bamboo and natural wood.
It felt like being amidst the mountains and bamboo forests of the south, pleasing to the eye and instantly calming the mind.
Led by a waiter, Shen Xi and Qin Si Ye walked further inside, soon entering a private room.