Chapter 587 Inevitable
After Grandpa Qin was sent back to his ward, Qiao Xing wanted to go and stay with him, but Qin Ce refused, saying, "It's already very late. Listen to me, you go back first, leave this to me."
"But Grandpa..."
Qiao Xing was terrified that something might happen to her grandfather again. She had never imagined that such a day would come, so when it actually arrived, she truly realized how afraid she was that her grandfather would leave her.
Qin Ce knew that Qiao Xing was worried about her grandfather, but he also had to consider her health. "The doctor said she's fine, so don't worry. All you need to do now is go back and rest. I'll have Xin Jiu take you home. If you're really worried about your grandfather, you can have him bring you back tomorrow morning, okay?"
Qiao Xing had no choice but to nod in agreement, "Then you must let me know immediately if anything happens to Grandpa."
"Okay, you should go back now."
Xin Jiu came to pick up Qiao Xing soon. Although Qiao Xing had left the hospital, she still couldn't put her mind at ease.
After watching Qiao Xing leave, Qin Ce went to his grandfather's hospital room.
He couldn't fall back asleep after waking up. Seeing Qin Ce come in alone, he slowly asked, "Did Xingxing go back?"
"Well, she was just getting anxious here, so I told her to go back first."
Grandpa Qin sighed softly, "It's my fault. I scared Xingxing today. I usually take my medicine on time, but I don't know why, I suddenly felt really unwell. I was thinking of calling you, but I was too weak and fell asleep without realizing it."
Qin Ce sat on the edge of the bed, patted his arm reassuringly, and said to Grandpa Qin in a tone like coaxing a child, "When people get old, they are bound to get sick. The doctor said it's not a big problem. Don't worry, just rest well and everything will be fine."
Grandpa Qin said, "Yes, I need to get better quickly. I'm still waiting to coax my great-grandson. I must hold on until Xingxing gives birth to the child."
Qin Ce chuckled softly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.
Despite his composure in front of Qiao Xing, he felt a moment of fear when he saw the old man lying unconscious on the bed.
Life is unpredictable, and death is something no one can avoid.
But what's hardest to accept is that even though you know this is uncontrollable and unchangeable, you're still powerless to do anything about it.
Although Qin Ce is perfect and outstanding in the eyes of many people, he is still a human being, not a god. He also worries about the day when his loved ones will leave him.
Although Qiao Xing went home, she didn't sleep much all night. She tossed and turned, her mind constantly on Grandpa Qin's condition.
She woke up at the crack of dawn the next day, and without even having breakfast, she asked Xin Jiu to take her to the hospital.
Qin Ce stayed at the hospital all night yesterday. Qin's grandfather's condition had improved a lot by the second day. On the doctor's advice, Qin Ce went to buy him some light breakfast.
Qin Ce had just returned with breakfast when he saw Qiao Xing appear in the ward at some point.
She arrived in such a hurry that she startled Grandpa Qin. "Xingxing, why are you here so early?"
Seeing that Grandpa Qin looked better than yesterday, Qiao Xing felt much more at ease. "I was worried about you, so I wanted to come and see you as soon as possible to put my mind at ease."
Qin Ce raised his eyes and glanced at Xin Jiu, who was guarding the door, his gaze turning cold.
It's one thing for Qiao Xing to be confused because he cares too much, but he still indulges her even though he knows her situation.
After receiving Qin Ce's look, Xin Jiu couldn't help but feel indignant and plead for her innocence.
That's his wife, how could he not listen to her?
Qin Ce placed breakfast on the table and asked Qiao Xing, "Have you eaten yet?"
Hearing this, Qiao Xing felt a little guilty. Before she could speak, Grandpa Qin said from the side, "No need to ask. They came so early, they definitely haven't eaten yet."
Qiao Xing said, "It's alright, Grandpa. I've already bought it. I'll just eat a little bit."
“That won’t do,” Grandpa Qin refused. “This is bland and has no flavor at all. You’re pregnant, how can you eat this? Let Xiao Ce take you to eat something better near the hospital.”
Qin Ce ladled out the millet porridge from the box and said to Grandpa Qin, "You eat first, I'll take her out later."
Grandpa Qin recovered faster than Qiao Xing had expected. Not only did he speak with more strength, but his appetite also remained the same.
Qin Ce bought some millet porridge, and he ate two bowls.
After settling Grandpa Qin in, Qin Ce took Qiao Xing to have breakfast.
"What would you like to eat?" Qin Ce asked.
Qiao Xing had no appetite after waking up in the morning because she was worried about Grandpa Qin.
But after seeing that Grandpa Qin was much better, she felt relieved, and her stomach gradually started to feel hungry.
She thought for a moment and said, "I want to eat pan-fried buns."
There happens to be a breakfast shop near the hospital that specializes in pan-fried buns, and it's doing quite well.
Qiao Xing and Qin Ce were lucky; they got seats as soon as they entered. Qiao Xing ordered a few pan-fried buns from the owner, and just as they were about to eat, Qiao Xing heard Wang Qin's voice.
"Boss, give me five pan-fried buns."
"Okay, just a moment."
When Qiao Xing heard the sound and looked up, Wang Qin was also looking at her.
Wang Qin was stunned for a moment, then asked in surprise, "Xingxing, what are you doing here?"
Qiao Xing stood up instinctively, "I'd like to have a meal with Qin Ce."
She originally wanted to ask Wang Qin to come along, but as soon as she stood up, Wang Qin stared at her stomach in astonishment.
"Xingxing, what's wrong with you...?"
Previously, besides Qin Ce, there were also Wang Ye and Shen Boyan, and she had deliberately concealed her pregnancy.
And because she wasn't showing, no one could tell she was pregnant.
So when Wang Qin noticed her stomach, she was quite shocked, "You're pregnant?"
Seeing Wang Qin's shock, Qiao Xing didn't intend to hide it any longer, because it was too late to hide it now that the danger period had passed. So she said frankly, "Yes, it's been almost four months."
Wang Qin couldn't quite describe her feelings at the moment.
Qiao Xing is her daughter. She missed her childhood and didn't get to see her get married, so in Wang Qin's heart, she still sees her as the Qiao Xing from the past who hasn't grown up yet.
Unexpectedly, she had already become a mother.
Wang Qin didn't know what to say to Qiao Xing. She had so many things she wanted to tell her, but when they reached her lips, she couldn't say them.
She was happy, but after hesitating for a while, she said somewhat awkwardly, "This is a good thing. You must take good care of yourself, especially the baby. You should have regular checkups and listen to the doctor."
Qiao Xing nodded. "I've written it all down."
There were too many people around, so Wang Qin didn't feel comfortable talking to her much. The owner had just packed up her steamed buns, and Wang Qin said, "I'll go to the shop now, and I'll come see you again when I have time."
"Okay, drive carefully."
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