Chapter 211 Thank you, my wife, for not holding it against me.
Xiao Lin was stunned for a moment. "What do you mean?"
Qin Ce said, "Whether it's feelings, marriage, or interests, all the points you weigh seem to lean towards the side of interests."
Xiao Lin suddenly couldn't speak.
"Some things are better left unsaid."
Qin Ce left without looking back after saying those words.
Xiao Lin stood there stunned for a long time. Qin Ce was right. The moment she learned that Xue Ling was Qin Ce's sister, she began to weigh the pros and cons.
She didn't want to confront Qin Ce, so for her own or her family's benefit, she decided to give up the marriage.
Without even asking Yang Han's opinion or Qin Ce's attitude, she went directly to Qin Ce to express her own stance.
As Qin Ce stepped out of the stairwell and turned the corner, he ran into Yang Han.
Clearly, Yang Han was eavesdropping here.
"You heard everything?"
Yang Han didn't say anything, but her face looked very pale.
Without saying a word, he turned and went back to the emergency room.
Xiao Lin didn't come back, but left the hospital. Yang Han's eyes darted to the end of the corridor, afraid of missing her.
But Xiao Lin never appeared, even after the lights in the emergency room were turned off. It was impossible not to be disappointed.
When Joey saw the doctor come out, she rushed forward and asked, "How is she, doctor? My daughter..."
The doctor nodded and said, "It's alright. Luckily, you were brought in in time. Your stomach was pumped, and you'll be hospitalized for observation for a few days. If there are no adverse reactions, then you'll be fine."
Joey's tense body finally relaxed, and she leaned weakly against the wall. "God bless."
Xue Ling was transferred to a ward, where Joey stayed by her side, while three large men stood outside.
Yang Han said, "Since she's alright, I'll head back now."
Qin Ce nodded slightly.
The atmosphere became awkward again when only the two brothers, Qin Yi and Qin Ce, remained.
Qin Ce rarely spoke first, and Qin Yi didn't know what to say, so the two remained silent.
After what seemed like an eternity, Qin Yi finally said, "I apologize for what I said earlier."
He was referring to what was said in the car.
Qin Ce said calmly, "I didn't take it to heart."
"But I still don't understand, you're married, it's not like it's anything shameful, so why won't you let me go to your house to meet your mother?"
Qin Ce looked at him with an inscrutable expression, twitched the corner of his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
"Fine, don't tell me then. I'm not interested in your wife anyway." Qin Yi said, sounding rather defiant.
When he heard him mention his wife, Qin Ce raised his hand and glanced at his watch; it was almost seven o'clock.
He said, "Then you stay here with me, I'll be going now."
Before Qin Yi could speak, he had already turned and left.
Qin Yi stared at his retreating figure, his brows furrowing involuntarily.
When Qin Ce returned home, he saw Qiao Xing sitting on the sofa as soon as he entered the door. Her eyes were fixed on the TV, unfocused, and she was clearly lost in thought.
Hearing the door close, Qiao Xing suddenly snapped out of her daze and stared intently at the doorway.
Qin Ce changed his shoes, walked over and sat down next to her, his gaze sweeping over her tired face. "You're not asleep?"
Qiao Xing stared at him, remaining silent for a long time.
Qin Ce was silent for a moment, then said, "I'm sorry I'm late."
Qiao Xing looked away and turned to look elsewhere. "It's nothing, I just woke up."
He cupped Qiao Xing's face in his hands, turned her around, and looked at the dark circles under her eyes. "Are you angry?"
He shouldn't have said anything, because as soon as he did, Qiao Xing's nose suddenly stung and tears welled up in her eyes.
"No!" she still managed to deny it.
Qin Ce sighed, "Xue Ling is in the hospital receiving emergency treatment, that's why I didn't come back."
Qiao Xing paused, then looked at him in surprise, "What's going on?"
"It's a long story."
Qin Ce briefly told her that Xue Ling went to find Yang Han, but Yang Han scolded her. She was so angry that she tried to commit suicide and ended up in the hospital.
Upon hearing his explanation, Qiao Xing suddenly felt a pang of guilt.
"Is that so... I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."
What's the misunderstanding?
Qiao Xing looked away uncomfortably and stammered, "I thought you were starting to hate me."
After she finished speaking, she heard Qin Ce laugh.
She frowned and glared at the man. "What are you laughing at!"
Qin Ce raised the corners of his mouth meaningfully, "I haven't gotten anything yet, why would I hate you?"
As if she understood his subtext, Qiao Xing's ears burned a little. She pushed Qin Ce away and said, "What do you mean? So you hate me now that you've got what you want?"
“I didn’t say that.”
That's exactly what you mean!
Qin Ce was taken aback. Seeing her angry expression, he could only say, "I was wrong. I used the wrong words and spoke without thinking. Don't be angry."
Qiao Xing wasn't really angry to begin with, and when she heard his apology, she couldn't continue to be coy, so she accepted the situation.
"Forget it, I won't argue with you."
Qin Ce said seriously, "Um... thank you for not holding it against me, my wife."
Qiao Xing's face flushed again. She stood up abruptly, "What are you yelling about... I'm going to cook."
Qin Ce grabbed her hand and pulled her back, and Qiao Xing plopped back down.
"Shouting nonsense?"
Qiao Xing awkwardly broke free from him, "Oh dear, I'm going to cook!"
Qin Ce wouldn't have it, grabbing her again and asking relentlessly, "Then what am I to you?"
Qiao Xing's face turned so red it was almost bleeding. She gritted her teeth and said, "You haven't slept all night, aren't you tired?"
"Change the subject."
"..."
Qiao Xing changed the subject again, "After we eat, I'll go to the hospital to see Xue Ling."
The change of topic was successful. Qin Ce released her, and his expression became serious. "Okay."
Qin Ce asked again, "So you didn't sleep last night?"
Qiao Xing touched her nose, looking somewhat guilty, "She's asleep..."
She dared not admit that she had been overthinking and had been unable to sleep all night, afraid that Qin Ce would think she was petty.
Qin Ce could tell she was lying at a glance, but he didn't call her out on it.
“But I’m not asleep. You sleep with me for a while, and we’ll go to the hospital together when we wake up.”
"Ah... but I haven't asked for leave yet."
"I'll treat you."
As Qin Ce spoke, he took out his phone and sent a message to Han Yan. He was so fast that while Qiao Xing was still hesitating about whether to invite him or not, he had already made the invitation.
"Alright, I'll go make breakfast." Qin Ce put his phone away and went to the kitchen on his own.
Qiao Xing was indeed very sleepy. After all, he hadn't slept all night, and once he relaxed, he naturally became extremely sleepy.
While eating at the table, her eyelids drooped, and Qin Ce would glance at her every now and then, as if afraid her face would fall into the bowl.
After dinner, Qiao Xing yawned repeatedly as she brushed her teeth, then went to the bedroom, lay down on the bed, and fell asleep.
When Qin Ce came back after washing the dishes, he saw her lying on the quilt, fast asleep, still wearing her slippers.
He sighed helplessly, took off her shoes, picked her up and put her in bed, covered her with the blanket, and drew the curtains.
Just as Qin Ce was about to leave, he suddenly found his sleeve being tugged.
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