Chapter 172: Chapter 172: The Courtyard
Father Qin was immediately deflated by Mother Qin’s words and didn’t dare to speak again.
Seeing his father defeated, Qin Xiao had to step in himself, "Mom, he’s already in the hospital, and we haven’t done this year’s check-up yet. Why don’t we stay a few more days and get everything checked so we don’t have to come back next time.
We can be discharged now, but then we’ll have to come back for a check-up anyway, which is even more troublesome. Isn’t it better to do all the tests now and save the hassle?"
Mother Qin thought Qin Xiao made sense, so she stopped insisting on going back. Since they needed the check-up anyway, it was better to get it all done now and avoid the trouble later.
Once the decision was made, Mother Qin began ushering him out, "Alright, you can go home now! Your dad and I are doing fine here, we don’t need anyone to accompany us. Xiao Li is at home looking after the two kids, go back and help her."
Qin Xiao looked at the time, "Then I’ll head home first."
"Go on! Go on!"
When Qin Xiao got home, Xiao Li was feeding Mianmian, while Little Li was asleep in the crib nearby.
Seeing Qin Xiao return at that time, Xiao Li quickly said, "Why are you back now? Who’s at the hospital?"
Qin Xiao replied calmly, "No one is there, Mom sent me back."
Xiao Li laughed at this, "Mom’s well enough to send people away already, I see."
Qin Xiao nodded, "She was just tired, and after two days in the hospital, she’s full of energy again, even causing a fuss about leaving, but I stopped her.
They haven’t done their check-ups this year yet, so we’re taking advantage of this hospital stay to get everything checked out."
Xiao Li nodded, "Yes, it’s a good idea to get checked out. How’s Dad doing?"
Qin Xiao washed his hands and sat down at the dining table, "Dad’s fine too, just a bit of a cold.
He’ll stay in the hospital for another two days."
Xiao Li nodded, "Dad and Mom must be getting bored in the hospital.
In the afternoon, I’ll take Mianmian over to keep Mom company for a while."
Qin Xiao nodded, "I’ll take you there and bring Little Li along as well."
After eating and taking a nap, once Little Li was awake, Xiao Li fed him, and the whole family went to the hospital.
When Mother Qin saw Xiao Li bringing the children, she exclaimed, "Why did you bring the kids to the hospital?"
Wearing a small mask, Mianmian sweetly said, "Grandma, Mianmian missed you."
Mother Qin’s heart melted upon hearing Mianmian’s words.
Father Qin, who was listening from the side, felt a pang of jealousy, "Mianmian, don’t you miss Grandpa?"
Mianmian laughed, "I do! Just grandma first, then grandpa."
Father Qin was initially pleased when he heard Mianmian missed him too, but her next words made his heart ache uncontrollably.
Heh... so he still ranks behind his old lady!
Mother Qin laughed when she heard this, "You’re always running next door to old Jiang’s to play chess whenever you have free time, you never play with Mianmian, how could you compare to me?
I always play with Mianmian and do her pretty hair every day, can you do that?
Isn’t that right, little Mianmian..."
While speaking, Mother Qin touched little Mianmian’s cheek.
Mianmian promptly used both hands to climb onto the bed and run into Mother Qin’s embrace.
Xiao Li, carrying Little Li, sat on the edge of the bed, "Mom, Uncle said you were getting bored in the hospital, so I brought the kids over to keep you company!"
Mother Qin teased, "Don’t sweet-talk me. Ah Xiao isn’t that thoughtful, he wouldn’t even let me get discharged this morning.
It must be because you were thinking of me that you brought the kids over.
Ah...
This is the downside of having sons, not a single one is considerate.
Luckily, the two brothers managed to find me two wonderful and considerate daughters-in-law.
Otherwise, they would surely be the death of me!"
Before Mother Qin could finish, the door to the hospital room was opened, and Qin Tan came in with He Jie and the child.
As soon as he entered, Qin Tan said, "Mom, I was just at the door of the hospital room and heard you bad-mouthing us again. You’ve been talking bad about us brothers for over thirty years now, haven’t you had enough?"
Mother Qin glanced at him, "Hmph, only thirty-some years isn’t enough?
I’ll keep complaining until I close my eyes for good.
How come all of you came together today, did you arrange it?"
Xiao Li and He Jie exchanged a glance; they actually had arranged it.
When Xiao Li decided to come to the hospital, she got in touch with He Jie.
As daughters-in-law, they thought it was better to communicate about their actions, so that there would be no friction between sisters-in-law and harmony would prevail.
Seeing Mianmian on the bed, Little Stone also kicked off his shoes and climbed onto the bed, sitting next to Mother Qin.
Seeing this scene, Father Qin felt even more jealous.
No way!
After being discharged, he needs to start spending quality time with his grandchildren.
But how could he handle not playing chess, when his hands itch without it?
The atmosphere in the hospital room changed as soon as the children were there, becoming lively in an instant.
Two days later, Mother and Father Qin were discharged and returned home, and as soon as they got back, Father Qin immediately went next door to old Jiang to play chess.
He completely forgot about his earlier promise to spend time with his grandchildren.
After their discharge, Qin Xiao initially planned to take Xiao Li back to the old house to stay, but a call from Qin Zilong summoned him to Heshun Villa.
At Heshun Villa, Qin Xiao sat quietly at the desk, reviewing the materials Qin Zilong had just given him.
After reading, Qin Xiao rhythmically tapped his fingers on the desk, quietly organizing his thoughts.
"Qin Zilong, have you found out whose line it is that Xiao Yan exposed?"
Qin Zilong, "It’s been verified, it’s a line under their rival, Black Cat."
Qin Xiao smirked, "Interesting, Xiao Yan didn’t expose her own superior, but instead exposed a rival’s line.
She’s in prison and still managed to grasp her opponent’s background; who do you think leaked this information to her?"
Qin Zilong chuckled, "Naturally someone who wants to help her."
Qin Xiao laughed lightly, "Qin Zilong, find a way to leak that Xiao Yan exposed Black Cat’s subordinate’s link.
Also, find out exactly who Xiao Yan’s superior is? Go and figure it out for me.
Have Xiao Ting and Chang Fang been sent in?"
Qin Zilong nodded, "They’ve already been sent."
Qin Xiao nodded, "Since they’re in, don’t let them out easily."
After instructing Qin Zilong, Qin Xiao turned to Feng Ye, "Starting tomorrow, take some people back to the Young Madam to protect her."
Feng Ye nodded, "Yes, Second Master."
After finishing all the tasks, Qin Xiao left Heshun Villa.
Returning home, after careful consideration, Qin Xiao ultimately took Xiao Li and the children, along with Aunt Wu, back to the old house.
This time going back to the old house, Qin Xiao didn’t alert Father and Mother Qin, instead, he directly took Xiao Li and the kids back.
Upon arriving at the old house, Qin Xiao instructed Aunt Wu to take the two kids back to their courtyard first, while he took Xiao Li to the locked courtyard.
Reaching the small courtyard, Qin Xiao pulled out a key and unlocked the door. Xiao Li was quite surprised to see Qin Xiao carrying the key with him, "Uncle, you still carry the key to this courtyard with you!"
Qin Xiao nodded, "Yes, each of us, Dad and brother, holds a key to this courtyard,
and when the kids grow up, they will have one too."
As he spoke, Qin Xiao took Xiao Li’s hand and led her into the courtyard.