Qin Yun's voice was hoarse, "This is really the first time I've heard you brag so much."
Qin He was anxious, "I'm not bragging. I've read your medical records several times these past few days, brother. I've studied them, and your illness has hope!"
Qin Yun shook his head, "You don't need to comfort me."
Qin He said angrily, "I'm telling the truth! Brother, have you despaired for too long, and you don't even dare to believe in hope anymore?"
"I'm your sister, I wouldn't give you hope only to let you fall back into despair!"
The lounge was silent.
Qin Yun's figure was like a stone.
"You, what proof do you have?"
Qin He was so angry she almost exploded, "I'm your sister, and you're asking me for proof?"
She thought for a moment, "Within three days, I'll give you a treatment plan. Currently, I think there's a forty percent chance of success! But this is forty percent every time! If it doesn't work the first time, it will the second; if not the second, then the fourth! Are you afraid of the pain of surgery, brother?"
Qin Yun's head shot up. Hope surged into his dim eyes, and his hands began to tremble slightly.
Qin He's heart ached deeply for her brother.
She gently leaned down and hugged Qin Yun.
"Brother, you have to believe your family."
Qin Yun's voice was hoarse. After a long pause, he said, "Okay!"
Qin He's stomach moved again.
After comforting Qin Yun, she sat down on the side with a surprised expression.
"Brother, the baby kicked me again!"
Qin He was over seven months pregnant. The baby should have been kicking and stretching by now.
But she hadn't felt any fetal movement until now.
Qin He smiled and caressed her belly, "I thought this was a little lazy bum."
Qin Yun, sitting beside her, looked at her gently, "Perhaps it sensed its mother was angry and got excited, wanting to help you hit me."
He added, a hint of curiosity in his voice, "He'er, don't you want to know if it's a boy or a girl?"
Qin He shook her head, "I don't want to know. I want to give myself a surprise."
Whether it was a girl or a boy, they were both her treasures.
Qin He stroked her abdomen, hoping the baby would kick again, but the baby remained still.
Having resolved Qin Yun's issue and made him promise to come home after work and not overwork himself, Qin He finally felt at ease to leave.
Upon returning to the Qin family home, she sent a message to Xu Wanwan.
【Wanwan, please give me some time. My brother really has his reasons. He will explain things to you.】
【Trust me, if he doesn't contact you then, I will personally come to explain it to you!】
After sending the message, Qin He sighed softly.
In fact, she was still gathering people to study Qin Yun's medical records. If she could solve this problem, it would be a contribution to the medical field.
But this illness was far from as simple as she had made it sound to Qin Yun.
Yet, she still planned to come up with a treatment plan.
She was going to become a liar.
Qin He lowered her eyes and looked at her abdomen.
She would deceive Qin Yun first, then confess to Wanwan. As her brother said, Wanwan was the "victim."
After that, she would continue her research. With her abilities, she believed she could overcome her brother's illness within a few years.
Even if things were exposed later, she would rather be dragged by the ear by her brother than see him tormented by love now.
Whatever blame there was, she would bear it!
Qin He stayed home for two days, continuously researching the treatment plan.
Saturday morning, eight o'clock.
After waking up and freshening up, she went downstairs for breakfast.
Mid-meal, her phone rang.
Gu Qichen: 【Remember to come to the West City Joint Department for the meeting.】
Qin He coughed lightly. After returning from Hai City, she had been busy with her brother and Wanwan's affairs and had almost forgotten about this!
Qin He typed: 【I might be a little late!】
A few seconds later, Gu Qichen: 【The meeting will start at nine. I've asked Yu Jing to postpone it to ten. You'll compensate for the hour in between.】
Qin He gritted her teeth. Gu Qichen seemed to have become particularly demanding lately!
【Director Gu's time is very precious. Every minute is accounted for with a substantial sum. I might not be able to afford it.】
Gu Qichen: 【There's a dinner party at the Joint Department tonight. You're hosting.】
This was not a big deal. The Joint Department had only held one or two dinner parties since its establishment.
Everyone worked hard, and Qin He had no objections: 【Okay.】
The dinner party was scheduled to be held at the Yelanhui Club.
After replying to the message, Qin He glanced at Xu Wanwan's WeChat.
Xu Wanwan had not yet replied.
Qin He sighed. After finishing breakfast, she told Ming Yuzhu, "Mom, I'm going to the West City District."
Ming Yuzhu was worried, her brows furrowed, "With your condition, you should be resting at home!"
Qin He patted her abdomen and smiled proudly, "It's fine, the baby is very well-behaved and doesn't cause trouble. Besides, I'm just going to a meeting."
Ming Yuzhu's brow remained furrowed, "At most, for this month. From next month onwards, you have to stay at home every day!"
Qin He thought of that scenario. Being confined at home every day would surely drive her mad.
Moreover, she would be very busy this month: coming up with her brother's plan, confessing to Xu Wanwan, dealing with West City affairs, and preparing medicine for Aunt Liu.
It was also possible that the hidden hand would reach out to the Qin family again.
Qin He sighed inwardly. Others might be snatching moments of leisure amidst their busy schedules, but she was snatching moments to give birth amidst her own busyness.
She drove out of the house and headed towards the West City Joint Department.
Entering the conference room, Qin He glanced at the time. It was exactly nine fifty.
Everyone in the conference room had arrived. Gu Qichen was looking down, reviewing the departmental reports.
Qin He sat beside him, "How is it?"
Gu Qichen's voice was faint, "While we were away, the West City project made good progress. The second phase is basically complete, and some of the renovated houses on the outskirts can now accommodate residents returning home."
"So quickly?!" Qin He raised her eyebrows, her face beaming with joy, "That's wonderful! It will save those residents from living elsewhere. Although they are being compensated for rent, living at home is still better than living elsewhere."
The people in charge of each department were originally there to report.
However, everyone present had heard Gu Qichen's sentence: "While we were away."
So, the other day when Director Gu and President Qin disappeared together, were these two out together?
On vacation? A date?
Several people suppressed their desire to gossip.
The meeting began, and people reported their work one after another.
Qin He was very satisfied with the progress and understood why Gu Qichen wanted a dinner party tonight.
She smiled, "Everyone has worked hard during this period. I'll allocate twenty thousand from my personal account later for you to distribute to the workers as a token of appreciation for a meal."
"As for the staff of the Joint Department," Qin He smiled, "We'll have a dinner party at the Yelanhui Club tonight."
Everyone was somewhat surprised and delighted.
"Thank you, President Qin!"
"President Qin is so generous!"
"President Qin's complexion has become even more radiant since returning from her honeymoon!"
Amidst the congratulations, a voice rang out.
Qin He's expression stiffened. Honeymoon?
But seeing everyone's happy faces, she gave a wry smile.
These people were truly burning with the spirit of gossip!
But they suspected she had gone on her honeymoon? And with whom?
Qin He turned to look at Gu Qichen beside her.
Gu Qichen's expression was cold and aloof. He sat there and said, "The dinner party is in the evening."
He added faintly, "Aren't you working now?"
The office immediately fell silent. Everyone wore serious expressions, "Director Gu, President Qin, we'll get back to work!"
Qin He forced a smile, "Go ahead."
Gu Qichen's damned oppressive aura! Tsk!