The agreement stated that after he got engaged to Jiang Qin, he would regard Si Yi as his own son and continue to pay for his medical expenses.
Meanwhile, Jiang Qin needed to donate a kidney to be transplanted to Si Ya, who had developed uremia back then.
In the end, Jiang Qin gave up a kidney, and Si Ya's uremia was cured, restoring her health.
However, without a kidney, Jiang Qin found it extremely exhausting to do anything.
So over these years, she could only be a full-time housewife for the Si Family, lacking the ability to find a job outside.
Moreover, even if she wanted to find a job, Si Mingyuan wouldn't allow it.
Because he feared she would embarrass him!
However, Jiang Qin had never brought up this matter for so many years that he almost forgot about it.
Si Mingyuan frowned; only now, upon Jiang Qin's reminder, did he remember this matter.
For a moment, he felt less confident, but stubbornly said, "So what if there was an agreement, all these years in the Si Family, have I ever mistreated you in any way? And I've also had to raise two extra burdens for you, so don't be too greedy, be grateful!"
In Si Mingyuan's eyes, a woman of Jiang Qin's humble status marrying him was already an immense honor!
And what reason did Jiang Qin have to be dissatisfied?!
Was she even in a position to be dissatisfied?
Jiang Qin never expected Si Mingyuan to be so shameless, she was so angry that she was nearly fuming, "Si Mingyuan, we've been married for ten years, do you have to be so heartless to me?"
Si Mingyuan's eyes dodged, "I don't want to either, but you're the one forcing me!"
You're forcing me?!
You're forcing me?!
Those words echoed endlessly in Jiang Qin's mind, causing her whole body to tremble uncontrollably.
When did she ever force him?!
When?!
Si Mingyuan didn't want to push Jiang Qin too hard, so he softened his tone a bit, "Jiang Qin, as you said, we are husband and wife, I don't want to be too ruthless. Hurry up and make a decision. As long as you agree to come back to the Si Family and take care of the two kids, everything else is negotiable. Otherwise, next time, I won't be so easy to talk to."
Although Jiang Qin was nearly losing her rationality from anger, when she thought of Si Yi still lying on the hospital bed, she had no choice but to concede.
She took several deep breaths, closed her eyes, hiding the frustration, "Let me think about it."
Si Mingyuan nodded, "Alright, you've got three days, my patience is limited."
Jiang Qin frowned, "Three days, is that not too short?"
Si Mingyuan was unyielding, "If three days won't do, then just one day!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qin hastily agreed, "Three days, it is!"
At least it's better than one day.
These three days, she needed to seriously consider what to do about Si Fan.
Clearly, she had made up her mind about her last night, but now...
Jiang Qin shook her head, her heart filled with bitterness.
Noon.
Gu Xiaoxiao invited Si Fan for a meal as promised.
She softly said, "Sister Fan, a new restaurant opened outside the school. It's really popular, shall we go have a meal together?"
Si Fan closed the book she had been holding and slowly stood up, responding with a simple, "Yeah."
The two of them walked out of the classroom side by side.
The new restaurant was located right across from the school gate.
It had a vintage style, with two red lanterns hanging high at the entrance. The sandalwood door exuded a faint sandalwood fragrance, refreshing to smell.
A large plaque hung above the door, with three golden words engraved, "Qingmo Royalty."
It was quite poetic.
Since it was the first day of its grand opening, all customers dining in enjoyed a fifty percent discount.
At this moment, it was the lunch break for university students, and the restaurant was bustling with students coming and going.
On the second floor of the restaurant, in a quiet private room, two tall and slender figures stood by the floating curtains, overlooking the S University entrance across the street.
Jiang Wang was tired of looking at beautiful girls and was experiencing a bit of aesthetic fatigue, he couldn't resist yawning out of boredom, "Big brother, why did you suddenly decide to open a restaurant in front of S University?"
Jun Yan stared fixedly at the school gate, replying coldly, "To make money!"
Jiang Wang: "Pfft!"
If he didn't know his good brother was loaded with money, he would have almost believed him.
He rolled his eyes, "I bet it's just an excuse to get close to the college girls and flirt, right?"
Look at those young female students below, each dressed youthfully and vibrantly, any man who sees them would be moved, wouldn't they?!
Besides, Jun Yan wasn't getting any younger, with his family urging him anxiously, it was high time to find a woman, get married, and have kids.
Jun Yan uncharacteristically did not refute Jiang Wang.
This left Jiang Wang stunned, oh my god, did he really guess it right?!
Were they really here to flirt with the college girls?!
"No, no, big brother, with your credentials, you don't need to stoop to chasing after college girls, right?!"
"I bet, with your looks, you could easily mingle in the circle of socialites, make your presence known and guarantee endless socialites flocking to you!"
Jun Yan said nothing because he had already noticed a slender figure emerging from the school gate.
His calm eyes flickered slightly.
The girl mingling in the crowd had a delicately beautiful face, cold and indifferent, yet her presence and aura were undeniable.
She was flamboyantly beautiful, stunningly beautiful.
As if everyone around were mere background props for her alone.
Finally, he found her.
Jun Yan stared at her, his gaze unwavering, focused, with a barely visible tilt of his lips.
Si Fan and Gu Xiaoxiao walked out of the school gate and immediately noticed the new restaurant across the street.
Gu Xiaoxiao, seeing the bustling entrance filled with students, exclaimed, "I didn't expect this place to be so popular, I wonder if there'll be any seats left inside."
Si Fan glanced briefly and finally fixed her gaze on the floor-to-ceiling window of the private room on the second floor.
The curtains swayed gently, vaguely revealing two tall figures.
The feeling of being watched returned.
Furrowing her brow slightly, she took the lead, "Let's go in and see."
They entered the restaurant, almost all the tables on the first floor were occupied, busier than the school cafeteria.
Gu Xiaoxiao slightly regretted coming here, if she had known it was this crowded, perhaps it would have been better to find any random restaurant for lunch.
But since they were already inside, there was no reason to leave now.
Thankfully, the restaurant supported online orders, otherwise with this many people, who knew how long they'd have to wait?
Gu Xiaoxiao glanced around, pointing to a spot in the corner, "Sister Fan, there are a few empty seats over there, shall we go?"
Si Fan subtly nodded in agreement.
The two of them walked over simultaneously.
However, just as they were about to sit down, another group squeezed in front of them and occupied the two seats they had their eyes on.
Gu Xiaoxiao frowned.
Si Fan, without any expression, glanced at those who had taken their seats, coincidentally, they couldn't have been more familiar.
This familiar person was naturally the original protagonist's other stepsister, Si Ya, a high-level manipulator.
Upon making eye contact, Si Ya exclaimed, "Sister? Is it really you?"
Huang Mei, who came along with Si Ya, stared at Si Fan in shock, "What? Si Ya, is this your sister, Si Fan?"
The young girl in front of them had a perfectly oval face, refined features, an innate beauty, flawless skin, as white and tender as freshly peeled boiled eggs, typical beauty of ice and jade.
Simply breathtaking!
How is it possible that she is the same Si Fan with those ugly glasses, who was once so hideous?
Clearly, she had met her just a few days ago, and it was still the same disgusting face.
How did she suddenly become so stunningly beautiful overnight?!
She couldn't believe it!
Apart from Huang Mei, the rest of the group was equally shocked, looking at Si Fan's face in disbelief.