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Originally, we had planned to go for a stroll outside and then head straight to Jinbao. But with the suggestion to leave the four little puppies behind, Liu Banxia and Qiaoqiao stayed in the yard to play with the dogs.

When the time was about right, the two of them started heading out from home. They left a bit earlier to avoid rush hour as much as possible.

Hanging out at Jinbao enjoying some fruit is better than wasting time on the road.

"I'm just wondering, it seems like Su Ying really doesn't know about today's dinner. She's still promoting in her social circle, launching a new pastry today," Qiaoqiao said.

"Let's not worry about it. Anyway, it's up to Big Boss Shi to arrange things," Liu Banxia said.

"Oh, and did I tell you something else? Your girlfriends came as a group to get a consultation at my place, suddenly boosting my patient numbers to new heights."

"Hahaha, they told me. Several of them who wanted cosmetic surgery were persuaded not to by you," Qiaoqiao laughed.

"Exactly, each person's face is a unique configuration, which gives distinctive identity. If everyone conforms to a standard look, what would that be?" Liu Banxia said.

"Minor adjustments are okay, but major changes shouldn't be made. People don't think about potential future issues, there are big risks involved, it's not just about making oneself happy."

"What kind of risks?" Qiaoqiao curiously asked.

"The child's appearance, it's determined by the genes of the parents. If the child doesn't resemble the parents, it can easily lead to conflicts," Liu Banxia said.

"Oh come on, it's not as scary as you say. Actually, I considered doing it too, but I was scared of the pain, so I didn't go through with it," Qiaoqiao said.

"That's the spirit; back then, you rushed to the hospital for a little cut. How dangerous, if you had waited a minute longer, it would have healed on its own," Liu Banxia teased.

"It's just because you're driving, otherwise the three of us would gang up on you," Qiaoqiao said fiercely.

But after saying that, she started laughing too, thinking about how silly she was back then.

As they arrived at Jinbao Grand Hotel, the car had just come to a stop when the doormen rushed over.

This is the boss's car, a must-remember. Not to mention they saw the boss in the car just now, service has to be on point.

Although she already brought Qiu Mingyuan and others here yesterday, Qiaoqiao was still very motivated today.

She's a very outgoing person and loves to hang out outside. Being at home resting recently has really made her feel stifled.

Since they arrived a bit early, Qiaoqiao asked the kitchen to prepare a bowl of fruit salad for her. Not only for herself, but she wanted Liu Banxia to try it too.

She thought it was delicious and wanted to share it with Liu Banxia.

While they were happily eating, Shi Lei called, having finished work on time. This was quite a stroke of luck, like a teacher finishing class without extending it, truly rare.

"Shi Lei is doing quite well, give him a bigger discount today," Qiaoqiao said.

"But not too big, or he might not be happy," Liu Banxia said.

"Don't worry, leave it to me," Qiaoqiao readily decided.

"Actually, we should have brought Tang Dou and her puppies too, to show off to Shi Lei," Liu Banxia said with some regret.

Qiaoqiao rolled her eyes, "Even if it's our own store, we have to consider other customers. No matter how well-behaved Tang Dou is, it might still scare people."

Liu Banxia gave her a thumbs up, "Very wise, truly impressive."

"But you see. But next time, no durian in the fruit salad, it doesn't taste good," Qiaoqiao said.

What else was there to say? Liu Banxia picked up a spoon and cleared all the durian in the bowl. Though he didn't particularly like it, he had to step up.

Qiaoqiao was very satisfied, the little comrade performed very well.

After waiting a bit longer, Shi Lei arrived at Jinbao.

"Oh my, is this a big surprise party for me?"

Seeing Wang Lei, Zhou Li, Chen Xuehai, and Xu Hui coming in with Shi Lei, Liu Banxia was taken aback.

"I could only round up this many on short notice, originally wanted to gather more," Shi Lei said with a smile.

"That's enough, no need to say more, this meal must be on me," Liu Banxia said joyfully.

"We were just saying on the way over, you'd definitely insist on paying. But today, you really can't, it's us treating you and Qiaoqiao," Chen Xuehai said.

"Why?" Liu Banxia asked in confusion.

"Just a bit of an early celebration for you, Dr. Chen doesn't get a celebration since his title is higher," Zhou Li said with a smile.

"Sister Li, Sister Li, come over, let's chat," Qiaoqiao was overjoyed.

"Hey, take it easy, you're carrying two after all," Zhou Li reminded.

"It's all right, I just stay idle all day long. I'm as light as a feather now," Qiaoqiao said.

"You guys can invite whoever you like, but each person just picks one dish. This is our family's restaurant, and we have to send some dishes. If you order too much, we won't be able to finish it even if there's this much food."

"Honey, save some face for me," Liu Banxia said seriously.

"Oh, hubby, sit down quickly, don't tire yourself out," Qiaoqiao exaggeratedly exclaimed.

Everyone was highly amused, not having interacted with Qiaoqiao much, but it was clear that the couple lived a joyful life.

"I never imagined, I'm so happy," Liu Banxia said.

He knew that this wasn't just an early celebration for him. Everyone had noticed his recent tension, so they organized this gathering to help him relax.

If not, Chen Xuehai wouldn't have participated, and Shi Lei would have called over Su Ying. Bringing Zhou Li was also to have her chat with Qiaoqiao.

He was truly moved inside; it was an expression of care from his older brothers. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

They were all older than him, and with their busy schedules, finding time like this wasn't easy.

At this moment, the restaurant manager also walked in. For an event of this scale, she had to personally attend to it.

What to eat wasn't really important, as the menu fell into Qiaoqiao's hands, and she ordered rapidly.

It wasn't to show off wealth, as stated before.

"I guessed it would be like this. If we weren't worried that Qiaoqiao wouldn't like the food in other restaurants, we would have gone elsewhere." After ordering, Shi Lei said.

"We can't let other places make money, it's just about making more or less. You guys chat, I'll whisper with Sister Li," Qiaoqiao said, smiling sweetly.

"No need to say many thanks, we'll see how it goes when we eat. Eating well isn't the goal, we must eat until we're full," Liu Banxia said.

"Who can eat as much as you?" Xu Hui said helplessly.

"But Wang Chao did mention it, asking me to eat a little more on his behalf. It's quite a challenge, not easy to accomplish; that guy is quite overwhelmed at the hospital."

"Haha, I guess he's tied up for sure. He's got to tough it out for at least a year," Liu Banxia said, laughing.

"Lately, I've indeed been a bit unstable emotionally. It won't be an issue moving forward. This afternoon, Qiaoqiao and I made a major decision: we're keeping all four of Tang Dou's puppies at home."

"Goodness, when they grow up, if they pull a cart, they could take your whole family of four for a ride," Zhou Li said.

"Eh? Sister Li, that's a great idea," Qiaoqiao perked up excitedly.

"Before, we only let Tang Dou pull the vegetable cart. When we get back, we'll modify the cart, add two little seats, and let them take the kids for a ride."

"Looks like my decision wasn't bad after all, and the four little puppies can be put to good use," Liu Banxia said.

"By the way, why were you so rushed at the hospital? Did you scold Xu Yino and Liu Yiqing again?" Qiaoqiao asked.

"How could I dare? They're your undercover agents, holding the imperial sword," Liu Banxia said.

"I've just been a bit anxious with work lately, always eager to achieve results quickly, to improve my medical skills quickly, and the guys noticed, which is why they set up this gathering."

He needed to explain a bit so Qiaoqiao would know the situation, but he couldn't tell her everything, or she'd worry.

Hearing his explanation, Qiaoqiao didn't think much of it and happily continued whispering with Zhou Li.

"Lucky you realized it too, otherwise we'd all be exhausted. Brother Xu and Old Chen are somewhat better off; but I and Old Wang next door are the ones really suffering," Shi Lei said.

"But once I get things sorted out, I definitely need to put in some work in pediatric surgery and orthopedics, and when the time comes, we'll still need Old Wang by our side," Liu Banxia said.

"Sigh... working with you is both easy and exhausting," Wang Lei sighed.

"You just need to slow down a bit; do you have to leave us old waves washed up on the beach before you're satisfied?" Chen Xuehai added.

"Anyway, the emergency center's logistics will be under your charge in the future, clearing all the obstacles for us so we can work safely on the frontline. It'd be worth throwing you another meal."

"Don't worry, I've already taken on disciplinary responsibilities for you; what else is there to worry about?" Liu Banxia said.

"This is your job, I can't do it," Chen Xuehai said frankly.

Everyone laughed; it really was a thankless task.

Even if it was a hastily arranged small dinner party, the atmosphere was very pleasant.

They were genuinely worried about Liu Banxia. But knowing he was aware of the problem was enough. A smart person doesn't need a heavy blow; with this awareness, Liu Banxia could handle it well.

Moreover, their relationship was already quite good, and occasional gatherings could deepen their bond.

It was a rare moment of relaxation. If not for worrying about Liu Banxia, it was unlikely they all could have gathered together.

Everyone had their own things to deal with, and their lives were quite hectic.