nucmednet Chapter 22: She is indeed pregnant.
Chapter 22: She is indeed pregnant.
These words, coming from a superior, were clearly an invitation to work overtime.
If you arrive at the clinic more than half an hour after your scheduled appointment time, your appointment will be invalidated, and you will have to register and queue again.
She checked the number of people who had made appointments for the consultation at noon today, and it was quite a lot. Moreover, that department would basically require all the tests to be done, and after the reports came out, she would have to see the doctor again, which would only take up more time.
Therefore, if she goes back and re-registers, she will most likely not be able to get an appointment during the day today, which means she will have to choose another time, considering what the doctor said last time and what she checked herself later.
The results are more efficient and accurate when the examination is conducted during the day, which is the main reason why she specifically chose to have this examination during the day.
And the time slot she'll be using later today is the best one she's chosen from among her free time slots.
"Yes, I've finished all the other work." With that thought, Jiang Qin didn't hesitate any longer. She met Huo Sili's eyes and quickly made up an excuse. "However, after I deliver the documents, I plan to go straight to Lele. We've arranged to have hot pot at her house today."
Horst nodded slightly. "I see."
Jiang Qin hummed in response, trying to discern Huo Sili's emotions from his dark eyes, but the truth was, she couldn't understand what he was thinking at the moment, so she dutifully followed her own words.
"Yes, that's it."
In fact, on Tuesday afternoons, the various departments of Huo would usually reduce their work schedules and instead have team-building meals or internal departmental activities, such as afternoon tea parties, to help everyone relax and boost morale.
The purpose of doing all this is to be in a better state to devote myself to work in the future.
This event, held every Tuesday, has become a long-standing tradition at the Huo Group headquarters.
In addition, the Huo Group headquarters originally had a flexible work system, and there was no rule that employees had to stay until 6 o'clock to leave work. On the contrary, as long as the work was finished, the matters were handled well, and the employees felt that there were no problems, they could leave work.
The reason she usually doesn't get off work until six o'clock is simply because her job involves a lot of work, coupled with her relationship with Huo Sili, and the fact that her life is indeed very monotonous.
She left too early and didn't know where to go, which is why she did this.
Given these premises, Jiang Qin didn't find anything wrong with saying that she was going to have hot pot with Su Lejia later.
Seeing that Huo Sili didn't speak, Jiang Qin felt a little annoyed. She waited for two more seconds and saw that he clearly wanted to say something, but still didn't. Jiang Qin was about to ask him, thinking that if he didn't say anything, she would leave.
At that moment, Horst spoke up, "Then, wait for me, take me with you?"
Jiang Qin's eyes widened slightly, and she almost couldn't help but let out a speechless grin.
What did he say? He said he wanted to go to Su Lejia's place for hot pot with her?
Even if we disregard the fact that her excuse was made up on the spot, and she hadn't even rehearsed the lines with Su Lejia yet, it would still be true.
What makes him think she would take him there?
Jiang Qin smiled, clearly refusing, "No, Mr. Huo, Lele invited me. It's not appropriate for just the two of us, and you're a man alone."
Having said that, Jiang Qin, who had been keeping track of the time, didn't care about Huo Sili's reaction anymore.
He quickly said, "If Mr. Huo has nothing else, then I'll be going."
After saying that, he quickly turned around and walked towards the exit of the inner room.
Just as she was about to step out the door, Huo Sili's calm voice called her back again, and Jiang Qin turned around with a not-so-good expression.
Huo Sili: "Uncle Zhou called this morning."
Uncle Zhou usually calls with something important. Thinking of Old Madam Huo, Jiang Qin's dissatisfaction dissipated. However, seeing Huo Sili like this, she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "When did this man become so long-winded? It's like squeezing toothpaste."
"What did Uncle Zhou say on the phone?" Even with this thought in mind, Jiang Qin had already asked.
Although she was extremely anxious because she was afraid of missing her appointment, her cool and beautiful face showed no sign of anxiety when she spoke; instead, she appeared calm and composed.
Huo Sili rose from the leather executive chair behind the mahogany desk and looked at her from a distance as she turned around.
"Uncle Zhou told me that Grandma will be doing a video check tonight to see if we've been eating at the same table."
Jiang Qin: "What...did you say?"
It's no wonder Jiang Qin wasn't sure if she had misheard.
Because it was truly extraordinary.
Grandma Huo never interfered with her and Huo Sili, and on Sunday, she seemed to believe Huo Sili's words, and didn't bring it up again afterward.
And there wasn't this procedure on Monday, which was yesterday, right? Why the sudden change?
Jiang Qin was genuinely puzzled, but judging from Huo Sili's expression, he also seemed somewhat troubled.
"So, after you and your best friend have hotpot today, come back as soon as possible, the sooner the better. I can only stay until eight o'clock at most. You know, Grandma's health..."
Grandma Huo is the key to Jiang Qin's soft-hearted emotions.
Jiang Qin frowned. How could she not agree after hearing what Huo Sili said?
Jiang Qin glanced at Huo Sili, and although her voice was calm, she finally agreed.
"Okay, I understand. I'll be back before eight o'clock as soon as possible."
Because of Huo Sili's delay at the hospital, Jiang Qin almost missed her appointment time.
Fortunately, it was a close call, but we didn't miss it.
After seeing the doctor, Jiang Qin's intuition was confirmed.
She is indeed pregnant.
"Should we keep it or abort it?" the doctor asked immediately.
Jiang Qin answered almost without hesitation, "Stay."
Upon hearing "stay," the doctor, who had been lukewarm, became noticeably more enthusiastic, explaining the precautions during pregnancy and emphasizing that prenatal checkups were essential and should not be skipped.
When Jiang Qin came out, she went to the pharmacy and bought a bottle of lutein tablets, and changed the bottle of the folic acid tablets prescribed by the doctor.
After leaving the pharmacy, Jiang Qin sent a message to Su Lejia, who had told her about the situation while she was waiting for the test results.
Just as she started walking, a white BMW honked its horn at her from the road ahead.
A few minutes later, the car came to a stop, and as Jiang Qin was about to get into the passenger seat, Su Lejia's heart jumped.
"Damn it, move to the back of the driver's seat! The passenger seat is the most dangerous!"
Jiang Qin thought for a moment, then obediently got into the back seat. As soon as the car door closed, Su Lejia couldn't help but ask a question.
"No, Qinqin, that child, you...you really plan to stay?"
Meanwhile, at the Huo Group headquarters, Huo Sili walked out from behind his desk.
With the phone to his ear, the old butler Zhou Fu on the other end of the line asked with some surprise, "Second Young Master, is there something you need from me?"
Huo Sili's voice was as calm as ever, "Well, around 7:30 tonight, tell Grandma to video call me. Just say she wants to know if Qinqin and I ate together, so have her call and check."