"Don't worry, I promise to stay with the old man every step of the way."
Meng Yu and Shi Lei then remembered that their home was different now. Mrs. Ye and her family lived here, so with them looking after them, there was nothing to worry about.
Shi Lei put the prescription in his arms and left quickly.
Meng Yuze came close to Doctor Qiao, nodded and said, "I will take you home, please!"
Before leaving, Doctor Qiao looked back at Mrs. Ye and saw her gently wiping the sweat from Mr. Cen's neck.
Boss Ye and Qingtian were also standing by the bed with concerned expressions.
Doctor Qiao withdrew his gaze with satisfaction. After leaving the house and getting into the car, he couldn't help but ask, "Is he planning to let them live at home like this?"
"Don't mention it anymore. The old man has been worried about this these days!"
Doctor Qiao sat up straight and asked, "What are you worried about? Is that Miss You hanging around and refusing to leave?"
"You've guessed wrong this time. On the contrary, before the dumpling restaurant even opened, Madam You had already proposed that the three of them move into the backyard of the restaurant.
"The old man has been worrying about how to keep people these days!
"I'm not afraid of you scolding me, but if I hadn't noticed that the old man's forehead was burning hot tonight, I would have thought he was trying to feign illness to keep me here!"
"People's hearts are hidden, and even if they look good now, they might just be pretending!
“Old Cen is now completely absorbed in it, so it’s useless to say anything to him.
"But you and Shi Lei can't get trapped with him. You must keep a close eye on him.
"Old Cen is not young anymore, although he looks pretty strong now.
“But at this age, you never know when you might get sick.
"Don't end up losing both your money and your heart."
Meng Yu knew that Doctor Qiao was only concerned about Mr. Cen, so he did not explain on behalf of Mrs. Ye's family.
He agreed to all the instructions given by Dr. Qiao and promised to take good care of the old man.
After sending Mr. Qiao back safely, Meng Yu returned home. The yard was already filled with the bitter smell of medicine. Shi Lei was using a medicine hanging pot in the corridor to boil medicine for the old man.
Meng Yu walked quickly into the room and saw all three members of the Ye family standing by the old man's bed.
The basin stand was moved to the bedside, and Mrs. Ye was changing the scarf on the old man's forehead.
Qingtian lay beside the old man, with her two little hands wrapped around his arms and her face pressed against his arms, looking very well-behaved.
Mr. Cen had just woken up, but he felt very tired and had been closing his eyes to rest.
Hearing footsteps, he slowly opened his eyes and looked at Meng Yu. He didn't say anything, but his eyes were full of inquiry.
"Grandpa, are you awake?" Meng Yu came up and said, "I just sent Doctor Qiao back. Don't worry."
Elder Cen turned his head and looked at Mrs. Ye and said, "Meng Yu is back. With him taking care of me, you should be relieved, right?
"You've been tired all day, take the children back and rest!"
Sister Ye said, "Grandfather, how old is Meng Yu? He is still a child himself!
"Besides, I'm not saying he's a bad person, it's just that men can't be as attentive as women when it comes to taking care of people, right?"
Mr. Cen couldn't persuade her, so he could only look down at Qingtian who was hugging his arms.
"Qingtian, be obedient and don't stay at your great-grandfather's place, okay? I'll give it to you if you get better."
"No, I'll be good, Great-grandfather, just let me stay with you!" Qingtian tilted his head and looked at Mr. Cen with pleading eyes.
Being looked at by her like this, it is impossible to refuse any of her requests.
"Grandfather, please save your energy and talk less, but don't go to sleep yet.
"The medicine will be ready soon. Drink it before going to sleep, or you'll be woken up right after falling asleep. That would be even more uncomfortable."
Upon hearing this, Qingtian immediately volunteered, "Grandpa, can I tell you a story? Mr. Wei told it to me."
"Okay, then tell your great-grandfather about it."
"A long, long time ago, there was a country called Chu. There was a man there..." Qingtian told the story very seriously in a childish voice.
When Shi Lei brought the boiled medicine into the house, the story was nearing its end.
Qingtian quickly explained the ending in a few words and urged, "Grandpa, the story is over and the medicine is ready. Drink it while it's hot!"
Mrs. Ye helped Mr. Cen up and fed him medicine.
When Qingtian smelled the medicine, her face wrinkled up, but she still encouraged the old man, "Grandpa, don't be afraid of the bitterness. Just drink it in one go and you'll be fine!"
She watched Mr. Cen drink the medicine in one breath, then suddenly turned around and ran out. She quickly came back with a piece of hemp candy and stuffed it into Mr. Cen's mouth.
"It won't be bitter if you eat sugar!"
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