Chapter 726 Finding a Companion
Fortunately, at his age, Grandpa Qin had seen a lot in life. After learning that Qin Ce was out of danger, Grandpa Qin didn't say anything, only telling Han Yan to take good care of Qin Ce and instructing Han Yan not to let Qiao Xing know about this under any circumstances.
Han Yan told Grandpa Qin that this was also Qin Ce's idea.
These past few days, although Xing Jiu has been reporting to Grandpa Qin every day about Qin Ce's situation over there, Qin Ce is not in any danger, but his injuries are severe, and it will still take some time for him to fully recover.
The old man didn't show it on the surface, but Qin Ce was, after all, his grandson, and he couldn't help feeling sorry and worried about him suffering like this.
Grandpa Qin always thought he had hidden it well, but he didn't expect that Qiao Xing would still see through it.
Qiao Xing had noticed that Grandpa Qin was acting strangely these past few days. He wasn't as talkative or talkative as before, and even the flowers on the balcony weren't being tended to as diligently as they used to.
Qiao Xing put down her chopsticks and said to Grandpa Qin with a serious expression, "Grandpa, tell me the truth, are you hiding something from me?"
Grandpa Qin coughed, trying to hide his guilty conscience. "You child, what are you thinking? What could I possibly be hiding from you? It's just that I heard Old Man Meng's illness has gotten quite serious these past few days, so I thought of myself."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but sigh, "I don't know if I'll have the good fortune to see my great-grandson born."
Every time Qiao Xing heard Grandpa Qin say this, she felt a pang of sadness. "Grandpa, you're in good health. I told you, you'll definitely live to be a hundred."
Grandpa Qin chuckled a few times. "Look at this old man, I like to think about these things when I get old. Don't worry, even if the King of Hell wants to take me, Grandpa will definitely hold on until the day your child grows up. Alright, stop being sad and hurry up and eat."
The topic was rather heavy, and Qiao Xing lost her appetite.
She always tried to avoid the matter, always feeling that if she didn't think about it, it wouldn't happen.
But Qiao Xing understood very well that day would come eventually, it was just a matter of sooner or later.
Grandpa Qin felt a little guilty when he saw her sad expression.
Why bring up this topic of all things?
To distract Qiao Xing, Grandpa Qin asked, "I've noticed you've been going out a lot these past few days. You're pregnant now, so you should put aside your work as much as possible and not overwork yourself."
Grandpa Qin didn't object to Qiao Xing's work, but he was a little worried about her health as her belly grew bigger every day.
Qiao Xing explained to Grandpa Qin, "Don't worry, Grandpa, I'm just doing what I can. The people at the company are also taking care of me and haven't assigned me too much work."
Grandpa Qin nodded. "Anyway, everything is up to you. Even if you don't have a job, you can stay at home and Xiao Ce can support you."
The atmosphere became more relaxed, and Qiao Xing deliberately joked with Grandpa Qin, "I don't want him to support me. He can just work hard to raise the children in the future."
"Hahaha! Yes, let him raise the child. No matter if it's a boy or a girl, your child will be our precious baby, and we absolutely cannot let him suffer even the slightest grievance!"
After the grandfather and grandson finished their meal, they each went back to their rooms to rest.
After taking a shower, Qiao Xing called Qin Ce and told him about Qin Ce's recent condition.
“It’s normal to overthink things when you get older,” Qin Ce said to Qiao Xing over the phone.
“I think it’s not just that. You went to the capital, and I was basically not around during the day. Has your grandfather been alone for too long, which is why he’s been thinking so much?”
Qin Ce could actually guess why his grandfather was acting this way; it was simply because he was worried about him.
However, he couldn't tell Qiao Xing directly, so he only said to her, "Before I married you, Grandpa spent even more time alone, and he was still fine then."
Qiao Xing was lost in her own thoughts and didn't really listen to Qin Ce's words. "I think, shouldn't we find Grandpa a companion?"
"What?" Qin Ce was completely taken aback by Qiao Xing's rapid thought process. He was still recovering and had a shortness of breath, so he coughed several times.
Qiao Xing quickly asked, "What's wrong? Do you have a cold?"
Qin Ce paused for a moment, suppressing the discomfort in his chest, and said to Qiao Xing, "A little, but it's alright."
Since the last rain, the weather has gradually cooled down. Although it is still hot during the day, the temperature drops at night.
The sudden change from hot to cold will naturally cause you to catch a cold.
Qiao Xing reminded him, "Then remember to take your medicine."
"Yes, I ate it."
Qiao Xing then brought up the matter she had just mentioned, "I think Grandpa has been spending too much time alone. Although we are with him most of the time, there is no one around to confide in. So, I think he really needs someone to be with him all the time. What do you think?"
Qin Ce didn't think it was a good idea.
He understood Grandpa Qin's temperament better than anyone else.
Grandma has been gone for so many years. If he wanted to find a partner, he would have done so long ago. He wouldn't have waited until now.
Qin Ce was born less than three years after his grandmother passed away.
Although Qin Ce was young at that time, he still remembered that his grandfather would often secretly take out his grandmother's baby clothes, and his eyes would always turn red.
As Qin Ce grew up, he often heard his grandfather mention his grandmother.
I also know that their relationship, from getting to know each other to getting married and having children, has always been smooth and deep, and they basically never quarrel.
This is why Grandpa Qin has not married all these years.
The family had made arrangements, but Grandpa Qin always refused decisively.
For Grandpa Qin, no matter how good the person in the world was, they could never compare to Grandma Qin.
Qin Ce didn't tell Qiao Xing this directly. He told Qiao Xing, "My family has mentioned this before, but Grandpa refused. If he really had this idea, he would have looked for someone a long time ago, instead of waiting until now."
Qiao Xing had thought of what Qin Ce said, but she always felt that it would be better if someone could accompany Grandpa Qin.
Qin Ce said, "Don't worry, with you here, he will be happy every day."
"Me?" Qiao Xing didn't think she had that much power. She pouted. "What can I do? I spend less time with him every day than I do with the few potted plants he grows."
It was precisely because of the limited time spent together that Qiao Xing often felt guilty towards Grandpa Qin.
Grandpa liked her very much, and she could sense it, but she could only give him very little in return.
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