Qiqi stared blankly with her big eyes, not understanding why Grandma Huo would ask such a question.

But Madam Ji, who was standing to the side, seemed to understand something and frowned, about to stop Qiqi from answering.

Before she could even finish speaking, Qiqi said in a clear voice, "Of course I'm willing! I want Brother Xiao Jiu to be my brother for life."

Upon hearing Qiqi say she was willing, Old Madam Huo's lips practically stretched to the back of her ears, and she couldn't contain her excitement as she said, "Actually, Xiao Jiu can be more than just Qiqi's brother..."

"Madam Huo!" Madam Ji could no longer hold back and interrupted, otherwise she was really worried that the old lady might say something she shouldn't in front of the child in a moment of excitement. "Qi Bao is still young."

She suddenly understood her husband's feelings a little better. Their daughter was so adorable, and there were people everywhere who wanted her. What should they do?

When Old Madam Huo was interrupted, she turned her head and saw that Madam Ji's expression was not very good. Only then did she realize that she had indeed gone too far by trying to seduce Madam Ji's daughter in front of her own mother to be her future granddaughter-in-law.

He chuckled awkwardly and said embarrassedly, "Yes, yes, the child is still young, it's a bit early to say these things. I really like Qiqi so much that I got a little carried away, I hope Madam Ji won't mind."

An elder, he humbled himself so much and even took the initiative to apologize to her.

Madam Ji really didn't know what else to say, so she just shook her head to indicate that it was alright, then reached out and pulled Qiqi into her arms, holding her on her lap.

The atmosphere in the living room suddenly turned cold. Qiqi stared blankly at Madam Ji with her innocent, dark eyes.

For some reason, she felt that her mother seemed a little angry.

Why?

Grandma Huo came to give them a thank-you gift, so much money. Even if Mom wasn't happy, she shouldn't have been angry.

And what was the meaning behind Grandma Huo's unfinished sentence?

If Xiao Jiu's brother isn't her brother, what else can he be?

Qiqi didn't understand, but the current atmosphere didn't seem suitable for her to ask further.

Although Madam Ji was unhappy that her youngest daughter was being coveted, she did not lose her composure too much.

After her initial embarrassment, Madam Huo pulled her aside and started chatting about other topics.

The old lady was graceful and kind, and when she spoke kindly, she gave people a feeling of warmth and comfort. Putting aside her covetousness for Qiqi, Madam Ji did not find her offensive when she spoke to her.

The two had a pleasant conversation.

The main issue is that since Old Madam Huo didn't say she was leaving, Madam Ji couldn't very well ask her to leave.

And so, Old Madam Huo stayed at the Ji family's house for a day. In the afternoon, she and Madam Ji took Qiqi and Huo Yusen out for a trip.

Ji Jinsu stayed at home because of his visual impairment and did not join them.

Ji Zeqian had a bit of a cold, so he stayed home as well.

Unable to be with his sister, Ji Zeqian's eyes were filled with resentment as he watched them leave.

Compared to when Qiqi first arrived at the Ji family, the emotions in Ji Zeqian's eyes have clearly increased significantly.

This made Madam Ji very happy.

The two little ones played happily all afternoon, and on the way back, Qiqi was so tired that she fell asleep in Mrs. Ji's arms.

When I got home, Ji Chengfeng had already come home from get off work, and all the children who went to school were also back.

Ji Chengfeng knew that Old Madam Huo had come to the Ji family, but he was too busy today. He had a meeting all morning, met with several suppliers in the afternoon, and had a business banquet in a little while. He had to change his clothes and rush out again.

He almost thought he wouldn't see his little girl again today, but then Madam Ji came back with the little girl in her arms.

Ji Chengfeng hurried over, took his sweet and soft daughter from his wife's arms, buried his face in her neck and took a deep breath.

The milky aroma instantly dispelled all his fatigue from the day.

Even the sleeping Qiqi was successfully woken up by the stubble on his chin. She woke up with a giggle, wrapped her arms around Ji Chengfeng's neck, and sweetly called him, "Daddy."

The baby's voice still carried a hint of dazed confusion, sounding soft and sweet.

Ji Chengfeng's heart softened at the sound of his voice, and he couldn't help but take a couple more sniffs like he was petting a cat. He squeezed out a sticky sentence from his nose, "Did you have fun going out, Qi Bao?"

"I'm so happy!" Qiqi laughed, trying to dodge his hot breath, feeling ticklish. "Daddy, it tickles!"

Upon hearing that her daughter was itchy and was still struggling and squirming in Ji Chengfeng's arms, fearing that she would fall, Madam Ji went up and slapped Ji Chengfeng's head away, then took her daughter back.

"Didn't you say there was a business dinner? Aren't you leaving?"

"Wife, you're kicking me out!" Ji Chengfeng said, feeling wronged.

He was exhausted after a long day and just wanted to snuggle up with his sweet and soft little daughter, but his wife complained about it.

Madam Ji held Qiqi in her arms, her expression indifferent, not fooled by his pretense at all. "If you keep pretending, you'll sleep in the study tonight!"

Ji Chengfeng was clearly terrified of this threat. Upon hearing it, he immediately stopped playing the victim, straightened his suit, and asked, "Wife, what do you think of me dressed like this?"

"Hmm, not bad." Mrs. Ji glanced at it casually, offering a perfunctory reply without any pressure. "A mannequin..."

Sensing that what followed wasn't a compliment, Ji Chengfeng quickly hummed in response. Madam Ji then uttered two words, "...human-like."

Ji Chengfeng: ...

Ji Chengfeng left with a heavy heart, and before leaving, he solemnly said goodbye to Madam Huo and apologized for not being able to properly entertain her.

Madam Huo didn't care. Anyway, she came today not to see the Ji family, but for Xiao Qiqi.

After dinner, Madam Huo suggested watching Qiqi give Huo Yusen acupuncture before going to the hotel.

Qiqi agreed.

There was nothing to hide about the acupuncture procedure, especially since she was Xiao Jiu's grandmother, so it was perfectly understandable that she cared about him.

Seeing so many gleaming silver needles stuck in her grandson's legs, Old Madam Huo was still a little nervous.

"How are you feeling, Xiao Jiu?"

Despite having undergone acupuncture many times, Huo Yusen was still in so much pain that his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

However, he still managed a reassuring smile at Madam Huo, "It's alright, it doesn't hurt as much as it did at the beginning."

The first three times, he was in so much pain that he almost fainted.

However, there's no need to tell the old lady these things, lest we frighten her.

However, he did not hide his feelings, because he knew that for his grandmother, the fact that his legs could feel pain was actually a happy thing.

"Little Jiu, be good, just bear with it a little longer." Grandma Huo was both heartbroken and excited.

My grandson lost feeling in his legs after the car accident.

She had consulted many doctors and various specialists, and received all kinds of treatments, but none of them had any effect.

But now, when Qiqi gives him acupuncture, he can feel the pain.

This means that his leg is indeed slowly getting better!