Chapter 912 Outsiders
The maid came over and reminded Shen Congyao, "Sir, we should go back and take our medicine."
He was helped to his feet, and as he was leaving, he suddenly reached out and patted Shen Boyan on the shoulder.
Shen Boyan remained seated, his gaze calmly fixed on the distance.
He didn't know whether Shen Congyao was repenting or experiencing a sense of relief on his deathbed.
Or perhaps he didn't want to leave any regrets before he closed his eyes.
But whatever the reason, Shen Boyan didn't want to understand or comprehend it.
He no longer needs it.
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The day after returning to the Qiao family, Qin Ce and Qiao Xing took Grandpa Qin to the city hospital in Beijing and arranged for a specialist to examine him.
Because there were many tests to be done, the earliest result wouldn't be available until tomorrow. After the tests were completed, the two of them took Grandpa Qin home.
After Grandpa Qin got on the bus, his face was full of displeasure.
Qin Ce was driving, and Qiao Xing was sitting in the passenger seat. They glanced at each other, and Qiao Xing, thinking that he was feeling unwell, quickly asked, "Grandpa, what's wrong?"
Grandpa Qin looked at the two of them very seriously, "Did you say something to the doctor?"
Qin Ce didn't say anything and drove quietly.
Qiao Xing smiled and said to Grandpa Qin, "Grandpa, why did you suddenly say that?"
"During the check-up just now, I asked the doctors how I was feeling. None of them told me the truth, and their answers were almost all the same."
Qin Ce glanced at his grandfather in the rearview mirror. "The results aren't out yet, so of course the doctor won't tell you. Don't overthink it."
Qin Ce also said, "Yes, Grandpa, even the doctor doesn't know the specific results until they come out. We asked the doctor, and the earliest we can know is tomorrow. We'll know the exact condition of your body once the results are out."
Grandpa Qin glanced at the two of them and snorted.
"I can tell you in advance that once the results come out, no matter what, you must tell me the truth, otherwise I will not agree to treatment and will not take a single pill."
He seemed to be giving orders to Qin Ce and Qiao Xing in a serious tone.
However, the two people in front of him didn't seem to take his words to heart.
Grandpa Qin immediately raised his voice, "I'm talking to you, remember that!"
Qiao Xing looked at Qin Ce.
Before going to the hospital, Qin Ce had indeed given instructions to the doctors who were examining Qin's grandfather.
During the examination, no matter what questions Grandpa Qin asked, the doctor could not tell him the truth.
Qin Ce has to discuss this matter with his grandfather.
Qin Ce remained calm in the face of his grandfather's "threat." Qiao Xing had expected Qin Ce to refuse, but he nodded instead, "I understand."
Grandpa Qin didn't believe it at all. "Don't think I don't know. This was all your idea. You can hide it for a while, but you can't hide it forever. I need to know about my own illness."
"Okay, I've got it."
Grandpa Qin was speechless for a moment.
This is what makes Grandpa Qin so helpless with Qin Ce. He may verbally agree to things, but in reality, he doesn't take them seriously at all, and there's nothing you can do about it.
Anyway, Grandpa Qin had made up his mind. If Qin Ce really didn't tell him anything, he would never compromise. This time, he would not let Qin Ce control him no matter what.
Back at the Qin family home, the servants were preparing dinner. Qin Liang and Wang Yu were talking in the living room and didn't notice that Qiao Xing and the others had returned.
"I've made several calls, but no one answered. The people who went out with me also said they couldn't find it. Do you think something might have happened?"
"She's so old, she's not a child anymore, what could possibly happen to her!"
“You know she’s grown up, so why did you say such harsh things to her? Girls have strong self-esteem. Why can’t you talk things out in private instead of saying those things to outsiders?”
Qin Liang frowned when he heard Wang Yu use the word "outsider".
He moved his lips, about to speak, when his gaze shifted and he saw Grandpa Qin and the others entering the room.
Qin Liang had no choice but to swallow his words.
When Wang Yu saw Grandpa Qin return, she quickly composed herself and walked over with a smile.
"Dad, you're back. How did it go? Are you alright?"
Grandpa Qin waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, it's just that Xingxing and Xiaoce are too nervous. Whenever I have a headache or fever, they think something is wrong and insist on taking me to get checked out."
Wang Yu smiled gently, "Xingxing and Xiaoce are filial, you should be happy."
The food was served, and it was already dark outside. Wang Yu was still worried about Qin Fei and ordered everyone in the family to go out and look for her.
Grandpa Qin noticed and asked, "What's wrong? Feifei hasn't come back?"
Wang Yu looked worried. "Yes, he went out during the day and hasn't come back since. We don't know where he went, and we can't get through to him on the phone."
Qin Liang frowned and said, "If she likes to stay outside, let her take her. If she's so capable, then she should never come back!"
Wang Yu shoved him, "That's your own daughter, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Grandpa Qin put down his chopsticks. "Xiao Fei's personality is such that although she's a bit spoiled, she's been pampered at home since she was little. Girls can be willful all the time. If there's anything, you should talk to her and reason with her. Don't be too harsh."
Wang Yu nodded. "We understand."
Qin Liang remained silent.
Qiao Xing and Qin Ce sat opposite them, eating quietly, without participating in the topic.
Qin Fei did not return until after dinner.
Just as Wang Yu was getting anxious and considering calling the police, a friend of Qin Fei called her.
He told Wang Yu not to worry, saying that Qin Fei was having dinner with them.
Wang Yu originally wanted to say a few words to Qin Fei, but Qin Fei was in a huff and didn't want to answer the phone at all.
Having no other choice, Wang Yu had to ask Qin Fei's friend to take good care of her.
When Qiao Xing and Qin Ce returned to their room and were about to go to sleep, Qiao Xing glanced at the time.
She turned to Qin Ce and said, "Qin Fei hasn't come back yet. Could something have really happened to her?"
Qin Ce asked, "Are you still worried about her?"
Given Qin Fei's personality, even if something happens to her outside, it's her own fault, and she can't blame anyone else.
Qiao Xing didn't dislike Qin Fei, but he didn't particularly like her either.
She asked Qin Ce this question not because she was worried about Qin Fei.
Regardless, Qin Fei didn't want to come back because she had a fight with her.
If Qin Fei really gets into trouble outside, and the Qin family eventually traces it back to her, she won't be able to explain herself no matter how many mouths she has.
Qin Ce felt her worries were unnecessary. "Don't worry, even if Qin Fei really drags you into it, my stepmother won't let you get involved. She'll only say Qin Fei is wrong."
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