A few hours later, the operating room door finally opened, and Director Du walked out first.
Everyone immediately gathered around to inquire about the surgery.
Director Du, with a trace of a smile on his tired face, scanned everyone and finally focused his gaze on Qin Si Ye.
"Mr. Qin, Old Mr. Qin's surgery was very successful, much as we predicted at the start.
However, we still need to conduct pathological examination and analysis. Once the results are out, we can further discuss the subsequent adjuvant treatment plan."
"Alright. Thank you for your hard work." Qin Si Ye nodded slightly, a heavy stone finally lifted from his heart.
When Qin Xiu Zhi was wheeled back to his room, he had just woken up from the anesthesia.
Everyone rushed to squeeze into the room, but Qin Si Ye stopped them with a gesture. "You all can go back.
My father just had surgery and needs to rest. I'll be here to take care of him tonight."
"Brother, how about I come tomorrow night, and we can take turns taking care of Dad." Qin Si Yue quickly offered.
Qin Si Ye replied, "I can manage alone. It might be inconvenient for you as a girl."
"Si Ye, isn't Si Yu back? Let him take turns with you to look after your father," Aunt Jiang suddenly interjected.
Upon hearing this, Qin Si Ye glanced at them. "He can't even take care of himself, how can you expect him to take care of others?"
Upon hearing these dismissive words, Qin Si Yu's face immediately turned red. "How can I not take care of myself? I haven't been living alone abroad these past few years."
Qin Si Ye let out a cold snort. "You know best what kind of life you've been living abroad. Don't think I don't know.
Alright, stop talking. You all should go back."
"Si Ye, how can you be like this? Regardless, Si Yu is also your father's biological son.
Isn't it only natural for a son to take care of his sick father?
You have no right to stop him." Jiang Jie stepped forward, her face stern.
Perhaps because a ball of anger had been building in her heart since yesterday, or perhaps wanting to stand up for her son who was being ostracized, Jiang Jie's years of forbearance finally erupted at this moment.
Qin Si Ye looked at her unflinchingly. "Then let's see. If I don't agree to him staying, who else dares to make that decision?"
For a moment, the atmosphere at the doorway became tense and confrontational.
Seeing this, Qin Xiu Yi quickly stepped forward to mediate. "Si Yu, you are still young, and you are indeed not suited for the task of taking care of your father.
I think you should go home with your mother. Just come and visit your father when you have time.
As for taking care of your father, let your uncle and I take turns."
"Wait, I'm here too." Just then, Han Hao Ming, dressed in a uniform, ran towards them quickly.
"Uncle, Big Brother, I'm sorry. There was an emergency meeting at the bureau this morning regarding a major case, and I couldn't make it here on time.
I can be one of the people taking care of Uncle tonight."
"Alright. Then it's settled, Uncle, I, and Hao Ming, the three of us will take turns." Qin Si Ye agreed without hesitation.
Qin Si Yue quickly added, "I've already requested leave from Dean Bai. I don't need to go to work while my father is hospitalized.
You three are busy during the day, so focus on your work. My father will be looked after by me and a caregiver, and we can take turns on duty at night."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Jie glanced at Han Hao Ming, then at Qin Si Ye, and said sternly:
"Si Ye, Han Hao Ming is just Si Yue's boyfriend, not even a son-in-law of the Qin family yet.
You readily agreed to let him stay, yet you excluded your own brother.
You sent me home yesterday, and today you won't let Si Yu stay.
You... what exactly do you mean?"