Chapter 484 Respecting His Wishes
Qiao Xing sighed, then lowered her head and touched her lower abdomen.
It was so flat that sometimes you could even forget there was a little life inside. She couldn't help but smile, and at the same time, she felt deep sympathy for the person who was still taking a bath inside.
She realized it was getting late and quickly lay down to sleep.
Qiao Xing didn't know how long Qin Ce had been washing, but she was almost asleep when she vaguely felt someone come up and hug her from behind.
Qiao Xing woke up a moment later and mumbled, "Weren't you going to sleep on the floor?"
Qin Ce whispered behind her, "The ground is hard to sleep on."
Qiao Xing forced a smile, but then, thinking about having to get up early tomorrow, she was overcome with sleepiness and fell asleep.
The next morning, Qiao Xing was woken up by her alarm clock. She turned it off and got up to wash up.
A short while later, Qin Ce brought her breakfast in. "Eat something first."
Qiao Xing was taken aback. "Why did you bring this to me again? Did I oversleep?"
She subconsciously picked up her phone and glanced at it. It was only 7:30; she hadn't overslept.
"No, we'll eat inside."
When Qiao Xing saw the breakfast food, she thought of something and nodded. It was better not to go down, so as not to let anyone notice anything.
She picked up the bowl and ate some casually. The food was very bland, and she didn't feel uncomfortable eating it, even though she didn't particularly like it.
After dinner, Qiao Xing asked Qin Ce, "Is Grandpa up yet?"
Qin Ce nodded. "He got up earlier than you, so he's probably already packed his things."
"He really can't wait to leave here."
Qin Ce didn't speak, and Qiao Xing also remained silent.
Should we really throw cold water on him at this moment?
In a daze, Qiao Xing remembered when she was very young, her parents promised to take her on a trip. She excitedly packed her things the night before, but the next morning they had a fight and left her at home alone, each going their own way.
Even now, when she thinks about it, she still feels a little bittersweet.
"Should I really try to persuade him?" Qiao Xing asked after a moment of silence.
Qin Ce didn't know what to say, "He's not in good health."
Qiao Xing bit her lip and said, "If he's unhappy here, no matter how good his health is, it will still be a source of pain for him."
Qin Ce remained silent.
Qiao Xing reached out and took Qin Ce's hand, saying softly, "Perhaps we should respect his wishes and not impose what we think is good for him on Grandpa. This may not be good for him."
"In fact, he's unhappy, and his health will only get worse here."
Qin Ce gazed at her intently for a long time before nodding, "Okay."
Qiao Xing's advice was risky. If the old man couldn't handle the stress of going back and something happened to him, it could very well affect her relationship with Qin Ce.
She added, "Let's go together and test his attitude first. If he's adamant about going back, we'll respect his decision, okay?"
"Um."
Qiao Xing's expression brightened, and she immediately stood up and pulled Qin Ce along to the old man's room.
Knocking on the door, the maid was serving the old man his medicine. Today he was obedient and drank the whole bowl of medicine clean.
Setting down his bowl, the old man smiled as he saw the two enter. "You two are here so early? Grandpa has packed everything. When are we leaving?"
Qin Ce and Qiao Xing exchanged a glance. Qiao Xing steeled herself and stepped forward, saying to him, "Grandpa, we just asked the doctor, and he said your health isn't suitable for long-distance travel right now. Do you really want to come back with us?"
The old man's face immediately fell, and he snapped, "What does a doctor know?! Don't I know my own body better than he does?"
Qiao Xing subconsciously shrank his neck.
The old man continued, "I'm in excellent health! Don't think I'm going to die just because I'm in a wheelchair. Even if I really die on the street, I don't want to die in this place!"
Qiao Xing panicked and quickly grabbed the old man's arm, "Grandpa, don't talk nonsense, what do you mean by dying? You'll live to be a hundred!"
"Please calm down. I was just saying that to ask for your opinion. It's not like I'm not going to take you back."
The old man's anger subsided slightly upon hearing this, though lingering rage remained on his face.
He suppressed his anger and said, "Xingxing, don't worry, Grandpa will be fine. I'm taking my medicine three times a day, and I'll be better in a few days."
Qiao Xing nodded hurriedly, and seeing the old man acting like a child, afraid of being left behind, she felt particularly complicated.
"Even if something happens to me, don't feel guilty. This is my own choice. If you don't take me with you, even if I live to be a hundred, I won't die in peace. I won't protect you."
Qiao Xing didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she heard this.
Qin Ce said, "Then let's go together. Take your doctor with us, and we'll discuss whether to drive or fly."
The old man glanced at Qin Ce and snorted, "Finally, we can count on you for something."
Qin Ce gave a helpless twitch of his lips and turned to go find the doctor to discuss the matter. He didn't expect to run into Qin Liang when he went out.
The old man was speaking so loudly, and the door wasn't closed, Qin Liang must have heard it.
He and Qin Ce exchanged a glance for a moment, then he shook his head and sighed, seemingly lamenting the old man's stubbornness. Without saying a word, he turned and went downstairs, which could be considered as tacitly agreeing to Qin Ce taking the old man away.
Qin Ce found the old man's doctor, who suggested that it would be better to drive. He could bring some first aid supplies, and they could stop and rest if they were in a car. Although it would take longer, it would put less stress on the old man's body.
After making the decision, he ordered people to take everything out and load it onto the car.
Wang Yu came out to see a few people off, but Qin Liang didn't even show his face. He must be very depressed right now.
"Dad, come back early when you've had enough fun. We'll come pick you up ourselves," Wang Yu said with a smile.
It has to be said that Wang Yu's social skills are always impeccable. Even the old man couldn't show her a dark face. He just nodded and got into the car with Xing Jiu's help.
Qiao Xing and Qin Ce were originally supposed to ride in another car, but the master called them into one car.
The remaining car was driven by the doctor alone.
Qin Yi suddenly ran out of the house, stood by the car window, and asked, "Grandpa, can I come with you?"
"What are you going to do?" The old man glared at him. "Go back here."
Qin Yi looked mournful as he glanced at Qiao Xing behind him.
Qiao Xing looked helpless.
Wang Yu came over and advised, "Xiao Yi, don't make your father angry anymore."
Qin Liang was already furious and couldn't find anyone to vent his anger on, so Qin Yi was just walking into the line of fire.
Qiao Xing waved to him, "You should go back now, we're leaving. Come again next time you have the chance."
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