Chapter 5461: Improper Thoughts

Chapter 5461: Chapter 5461: Improper Thoughts

Mrs. Qin felt a surge of joy when she heard the Old Madam speak in such a manner.

Although she did not like this girl, recognizing as kin was much better than her marrying their own son, as it merely meant acquiring a poor relative at most, which was entirely different from marrying into their family.

Mrs. Qin said, "Mother, the child you favor must be good, but now is not the time to discuss this matter. Let’s wait until dad wakes up and then we can talk it over at length."

Even if it was about recognizing as kin, she couldn’t immediately agree.

Once they recognized the girl as kin, her status would change! She wouldn’t be an orphan any longer but a daughter of the Qin family.

Her nature still needed further honing. Spreading nets everywhere to climb up the social ladder could damage the Qin family’s reputation, she needed to be honed to understand the rules.

"That is true." The Old Madam also descended the ladder provided by Mrs. Qin. She had just mentioned it to put her daughter-in-law at ease, not to start baseless speculations here.

When Qin Xiu heard the proposal from the Old Madam, his heart tightened. Although he knew there was no possibility between them, if they really became siblings, he would have a reason to care for and love her.

Let it be then, just like this.

Having become siblings, having become relatives, it would be inappropriate for him to have any further thoughts.

Or perhaps, he could truly forget her.

"Exactly, let’s discuss this matter after Grandpa wakes up," Qin Ying added, watching her own brother and sighing inwardly.

To recognize as kin the girl he liked and have her become his sister was truly a painful matter. Their complications would never end, and for him, it was not something favorable either.

Qin Ying felt heartache for her brother Qin Xiu, her gaze tenderly shifting, indeed seeing her brother with eyes cast down and lips pursed. Unable to bear it, Qin Ying closed her eyes briefly.

It was ultimately not meant to be. Even deep feelings were doomed to have no conclusion.

Soon, Qin Xiu’s uncle Qin Dingbo and his illegitimate child Qin Yi also hurried over, all waiting outside for the check-up results.

It was already around three or four in the morning. The Old Madam was visibly exhausted. The Qin family repeatedly urged her to go home to rest or to rest in the hospital room, but the Old Madam refused, insisting on waiting for Old Master Qin to come out of the emergency room.

Ye Jian stayed by her side the whole time, occasionally speaking with the Old Madam.

Finally, around five o’clock, the doctor wheeled Old Master Qin out of the operating room. "The old master’s condition is not serious. It’s just that due to his age, there is some obstruction in his brain arteries, but there are no major issues. However, he needs to be more careful in the future."

"Thank you, doctor."

Hearing that Old Master Qin was not in serious danger, Ye Jian planned not to stay any longer and go home first, so when Grandpa woke up, he could be reassured.

After accompanying the Qin family to take Old Master Qin into the hospital room, Ye Jian said to the Old Madam, "Grandma Qin, since Grandpa Qin is not in serious danger, I am relieved and will take my leave now. You have also been here for a whole night, Grandma, why not go home and rest too? Qin Xiu and the others are here watching."

The Old Madam hesitated but nodded her head.

Qin Ying said to Qin Xiu, "You go ahead and take Grandma and Miss Ye home first, we’ll stay here."

She then said to Madam Qin, "Mom, why don’t you go back and rest too? I’ll call you once Grandpa wakes up?"

Madam Qin also hesitated for a moment and then nodded, "That sounds good."

In her heart, Madam Qin was still concerned about the matter between Ye Jian and Qin Xiu and wanted to probe into it more while they walked together.