Because Qi Si is afraid of heights, he usually goes up and down the stairs in the hotel, even walking up or down more than ten floors, relying on his good physique.

But not today, I can only take the elevator.

Qin Xiaoyu knew about his problem and was a little worried. She carefully leaned close to his ear and said, "Brother, should we let A Lei carry you up?"

"What are you saying?" Qi Si's eyes widened immediately; these words were too hurtful to his pride.

"I mean..." Qin Xiaoyu's hands were at a loss.

"With my darling here, what am I afraid of taking the elevator?" Qi Si said, holding Xiao Xin's hand as they entered the elevator with an air of righteous indignation.

Okay, Qin Xiaoyu knew she was being nosy.

Qi Weiguo was already sitting in the restaurant. He had been staying at the hotel for a while, his eyesight had improved, he had food, drink, money, and someone to take care of him. His complexion was completely different, and he looked about ten years younger.

"Brother, this is Uncle Qi. We got our hotel back thanks to him." Qin Xiaoyu pushed Qi Si over to greet him.

"Uncle Qi?" Qi Si turned to look at Qin Xiaoyu, but before she could speak, he turned to Qi Weiguo and said, "We're from the same clan, aren't we?"

"That's right, they all have the surname Qi. My ancestral home is Shandong."

"What a coincidence! Me too." Qi Si said excitedly, "I heard from Xiao Yu that the hotel was saved thanks to your help. You have no children, and we are from the same clan. If you don't mind, I'll become your godson and take care of you in your old age."

"Really? Do you mean it?" Qi Weiguo was a little uneasy at first. After moving in, Qin Xiaoyu was very kind, and Xiao Si's wife was also very caring. However, he hadn't seen Qi Si yet, so he didn't know what his attitude would be.

Hearing him say this now, he's overjoyed. With such a godson, his future is secure.

"Godfather, my leg isn't very convenient, so let's save this bow for now. We'll kowtow when I'm better. Let's follow the rules exactly, without any mistakes. Zhengxin, my darling, come here and kowtow to Grandpa." Qi Si beckoned, and the two children ran over and kowtowed respectfully.

"Good boy!" Qi Weiguo was in a great mood and immediately gave each of them a gift of two hundred yuan.

Originally, Qin Xiaoyu planned to arrange three tables because there were many people. But Qi Si insisted on making up one big table.

"It's all about having fun together, no need to separate tables, just listen to Si'er." Zhou Xing's mother, overjoyed to have Qi Si back, treasured him dearly, and everything he said was right.

"Sis, let's run away from home. There's no place for us here anymore," Qin Xiaoyu said, trying to stir up trouble for Zhou Yue.

“If you leave, Mom will still realize someone is missing. If I leave, Mom probably won’t even remember she has a daughter.” Zhou Yue glared at them.

"Did you bully my mom while I was away?" Qi Si asked, tilting her head and pleading with Zhou Xing's mother.

"Mom is going crazy missing you while you're not home, and she takes it out on us every day," Qin Xiaoyu complained to her.

"I didn't! You're such a bad kid." Zhou Xing's mother glared angrily at Qin Xiaoyu.

"I can testify." Commander Zhou was in a good mood, his mouth wide open and his eyes narrowed into slits.

"You're still going to testify? Haven't you been saying all the time that A Lei and Xiao Yu are incompetent? Why don't you hurry up and get them out of here?" In her haste, Zhou Xing's mother betrayed Commander Zhou. Realizing her slip of the tongue, she blushed deeply, and Commander Zhou vanished in a flash.

Everyone couldn't help but laugh, making Zhou Xing's mother so embarrassed that she wanted to run away.

Everyone was in a good mood today and forgot how tired they were. Even Commander Zhou and Grandpa Hanhan had a drink, and even Zhou Xing's mother made an exception and had a glass.

"Mom, your son is back. No one can bully you anymore!" Qi Si held onto Zhou Xing's mother tightly.

"It's good that you're alright. Don't scare people like that again. I can't take a scare," Zhou Xing's mother said, her eyes a little red.

"I'm fine, and I won't let Mom worry about me anymore." Qi Si said this earnestly.

"My mom looks radiant today, so beautiful." Qin Xiaoyu noticed the atmosphere was a bit off and she was feeling sad, so she quickly changed the subject.

Today, Zhou Xing's mother wore a cheongsam and specially wore the big gold chain and gold ring that Qi Si had given her. They were shiny and eye-catching.

"Make another gold bracelet for Mom." Fourth Sister-in-law is now very close to Zhou Xing's mother, and she is imitating Qi Si, acting coquettishly and trying to win favor.

"Sister-in-law, no! The bracelet my brother brought back must weigh a pound. Mom can't even lift her arm anymore."

"Then let's make it openwork," Sister-in-law Xiaosi insisted.

"What's the use of saying that? Let's go buy it tomorrow." Qi Si naturally supported his wife.

“Okay, go ahead and buy whatever you want, I’ll bring it all.” Zhou Xing’s mother knew that refusing was useless, so she joined in the commotion, making everyone laugh.

Looking at Zhou Xing's mother's radiant face, Qin Xiaoyu realized she was also a little drunk tonight. Living too rationally, getting drunk must feel really good.

She even wanted to drink just a drop.

Everyone knew that Dr. Liu was Qi Si's savior, so they treated her with great courtesy and respect.

Feeling guilty, Dr. Liu pulled Qin Xiaoyu aside and said, "It was clearly me who dragged Qi Si down, yet you still say I'm the one who saved his life. I feel so ashamed."

"You saved him, that's true," Qin Xiaoyu comforted her. "From now on, treat this place as your home. You've seen it yourself, this is how we all get along, there's no ulterior motive."

"Your family is so kind, I'm so envious. To be honest, I'm very grateful to you now. If I had insisted on my own way and refused to testify, I would have harmed Qi Si. If I had found out one day that he was this kind of person, I would have tormented myself to death for the rest of my life. What's the difference between that and murder?"

After a few rounds of drinks, Xiao Si's wife asked the waiter to play some music, and everyone was free to do as they pleased. Those who wanted to chat gathered together, and the children played freely.

Fearing the children might bump into things, Qin Xiaoyu had the tables and chairs cleared to one side, leaving an open space in the middle so they could play as much as they wanted.

Sister-in-law Xiao Si had drunk a bit too much and was unsteady on her feet, but she still held her wine glass and kept chasing after Commander Zhou to clink glasses.

Commander Zhou no longer treats her the same way he used to; he only sees her as another daughter and coaxes her into drinking only half a cup.

Qi Si was taking anti-inflammatory medication and couldn't drink alcohol, which made him much calmer than usual.

He sat in his wheelchair, silently watching his family, his eyes brimming with tears.

"Brother, you scared me to death!" Qin Xiaoyu walked to his side and said softly.

"I also thought I would never be able to come back," Qi Si sighed.

"Once you get through this ordeal, everything will be alright from now on." Qin Xiaoyu noticed his sadness and quickly brought the conversation back on track.

"Girl, this isn't a calamity. It's God giving me a lesson so I can cherish my life from now on. I don't blame anyone; on the contrary, I'm grateful." Qin Xiaoyu was astonished by Qi Si's words.

This incident deeply affected him; had he undergone a spiritual transformation? This profound enlightenment, this open-mindedness—Qi Si is truly poised to reach a new level.

"Brother, you've finally seen the light."