Chapter 958: Chapter 946: The Two Little Ones Pretend to Be Sick for Attention
Hearing Qiao Jing say she just drank too much, Qiao Hong let out a sigh of relief and repeatedly said, “As long as you’re okay, as long as you’re okay. We were just worried you might run into some trouble.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll head back soon.”
After exchanging a few simple words, Qiao Jing hung up the phone.
Once she had put away her phone, Qiao Jing looked around, realizing the environment was very unfamiliar to her.
It was evident that the decor and furnishings here were very high-end and luxurious, not like a hotel’s room.
She remembered, after leaving the research institute yesterday, she ran into Ni Yue, who then dragged her to a bar and made her drink a lot. After that…
The events afterward, Qiao Jing didn’t remember too clearly.
It was clear she had a blackout from drinking too much!
“Knock knock—”
A sudden knock on the door snapped her back to reality.
Qiao Jing pulled herself out of her thoughts and got out of bed to open the door.
The moment she opened it and saw Zhan Nanjing standing outside, Qiao Jing was slightly taken aback.
Zhan Nanjing noticed her confusion and guessed she might not remember what happened last night. He then took the initiative to explain, “You drank a lot last night and were quite drunk. My brother happened to be there, and plus, my grandpa has been pushing him to bring you back, so he brought you here.”
After listening to this, Qiao Jing had a sudden realization, starting to have some vague recollections of last night’s events.
“Could you please thank your brother for me, and thank you all for taking care of me last night. I won’t take up more of your time, I’ll head back now.”
Qiao Jing expressed her gratitude sincerely and then prepared to leave.
However, Zhan Nanjing grabbed her arm enthusiastically and said, “Don’t rush off, we’re just about to have breakfast. Even if you want to leave, at least have breakfast first before you go!”
Qiao Jing shook her head, politely declining, “No, I didn’t go back last night and my family is very worried. I should head home, or they’ll be anxiously waiting.”
Hearing her say this, Zhan Nanjing couldn’t insist anymore, so she just said, “Alright then, let me walk you out.”
However, just as the two reached the living room, Zhan Yuanshan came out of his room.
Seeing Qiao Jing and Zhan Nanjing appearing to leave, the old man immediately maneuvered his wheelchair forward, blocking their way, “It’s time for breakfast, where are you two going?”
Qiao Jing and Zhan Nanjing exchanged a glance, momentarily unsure of how to respond.
Zhan Yuanshan didn’t care too much, directly holding Qiao Jing and warmly saying, “Come on, Jing Girl, let’s have breakfast together.”
And with that, he determinedly pulled Qiao Jing towards the dining room.
Although Zhan Yuanshan’s face was smiling and his expression very kind, his attitude was firmly non-negotiable.
Qiao Jing halted her steps but hadn’t said any words of refusal when he started clutching his chest and coughing.
She felt quite helpless in the face of the old man’s habit of suddenly falling ill when things didn’t go his way.
Zhan Nanjing leaned in close to Qiao Jing, speaking softly enough for only the two of them to hear, “Although my grandpa is faking it now, you never know if he might truly get worked up and fall ill, so we have to trouble you again.”
Amused as she was resigned, Qiao Jing couldn’t help but find it a bit funny.
In the end, she had no choice but to stay for breakfast.
Under Zhan Yuanshan’s direction, Qiao Jing ended up sitting next to Zhan Qipei.
Just before they began eating, Su Manhan suddenly remembered something, “Strange, why are the two little ones still in their room?”
As she said this, she turned to look at Zhan Nanjing, “Nanjing, go and call them.”
Zhan Nanjing nodded and went to the two little ones’ room.
Soon after, she returned with Zhan Qiaoyu and Zhan Qiao Mo.
However, both little ones had masks on their faces, covering their little faces completely, leaving only a pair of round eyes visible.
Qiao Jing looked at the two little ones with a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
For some reason, she felt the children’s figures seemed very familiar, as if she’d seen them somewhere before…
Su Manhan also looked puzzled at her two precious grandsons, “Why are you two wearing masks? Quickly take them off, otherwise, how are you going to eat like that?”
Listening to this, Zhan Qiaoyu and Zhan Qiao Mo immediately shook their heads.
Then, the two chorused, “No, no, we think we might have a cold. If we take off the masks, we might infect you.”
Although they said this, what was really on their minds was: if they took off the masks, Aunt Jing would recognize them!
So, they absolutely couldn’t take off the masks!
With the mention of them having colds, the atmosphere at the table instantly became tense.
Su Manhan quickly used the back of her hand to feel her grandsons’ foreheads, looking worried, “You were fine yesterday, how did you catch a cold overnight? Did you get chilly while sleeping?”
Zhan Yao also furrowed his brows, “Let’s not talk about this now, quickly check if we should take them to the hospital or call a doctor over.”
Zhan Nanjing quickly suggested, “Call a doctor, if we go to the hospital, they might catch a chill from the wind, worsening their condition!”
Sitting next to them, Zhan Qipei, who usually appeared indifferent, couldn’t help but show concern and worry on his cold face after hearing the little ones were sick.
He didn’t say much, just quickly took out his phone, planning to contact a doctor.
Seeing the Zhan family flustered and in complete disarray, Qiao Jing timely suggested, “Why don’t I take a look at them?”
As soon as she spoke, Zhan Yuanshan was the first to respond.
He patted the table and said loudly, “Yes, why are you all panicking? Jing Girl’s medical skills are excellent; why call a doctor!”
At this point, Zhan Nanjing and the others realized they had been too flustered.
How could they forget this?
They had to remember that Third Miss Qiao was Master Zhou’s preferred candidate for a disciple!
Moreover, she had demonstrated impressive medical skills when treating the old man before!
“Jing Girl, please take a look at these two children.”
No sooner had Zhan Yuanshan spoken than the two little ones hurriedly squeezed in front of Qiao Jing.
“Check me first!”
“No, me first, me first!”
Zhan Qiaoyu and Zhan Qiao Mo eagerly raised their little hands, each vying to have Qiao Jing check them first.
Seeing this scene, Zhan Nanjing couldn’t help but whisper to Su Manhan, “Mom, why do I feel these two little ones are competing for attention?”
“I feel the same way.”
Su Manhan nodded, then said puzzledly, “But it’s their first time meeting Third Miss Qiao. Normally, they wouldn’t compete for attention in front of someone they just met, right?”
Hearing this, Zhan Nanjing paused, with a guess forming in her mind.
Could it be that the little ones were feeling quite ill, so they were competing urgently for medical attention?
Seeing the little ones unwilling to back down, Qiao Jing found it hard to suppress her smile.
Most kids are scared of seeing a doctor, but how come these two are so different?
“Alright, there’s no need to fight. I’ll check both of you at the same time.”
As she said this, Qiao Jing took the two little ones’ hands, using both hands to feel their pulses at the same time.