Chapter 1557

Zhu Yanyi massaged Zhu Xinfu’s legs while sitting beside him. "Once Grandpa is healthy, let him take Grandma back to Sicheng Town. Let them see how things have changed there."

Huang Meiying nodded. "We must go. I need to ask the Fourth Branch. I gave them five small yellow fish back then. I want to know how much they spent on my son."

Zhu Yanyi knew Huang Meiying still held a grudge against the Fourth Branch. "Actually, Grandma, you should thank them. Thank them for not teaching her well. Otherwise, how would I have my current father?"

Indeed, Zhu Xiangyao, raised by the Fourth Branch, was nowhere to be found. Zhu Yanyi knew she had been in the capital recently but fled after her plans failed.

Breaking Zhu Xiangyao’s leg back then was the right choice. Now that his leg was healed, he was slippery as a loach. Such a person was a true villain. No one knew what he might do next.

"Ani, you are so right." Huang Meiying clapped her hands at Zhu Yanyi’s casual remark. "Why didn’t I think of that? We must thank them for not teaching her well. Otherwise, my son would have been spoiled too, and I would have nowhere to cry."

"Where would you cry?" Zhu Shunyao entered with a basket, bringing food for Huang Meiying and Zhu Xinfu.

"Dad, you are delivering food early today. I haven’t finished work yet." Zhu Yanyi checked the time. It was ten minutes to five.

Zhu Shunyao said, "Your mom cooked early, so I delivered it early. You might not eat it now, but it stays warm in the box. No need to worry about it getting cold."

"It’s hot weather. Cold food is fine. I like eating cold things," Huang Meiying said kindly. With her son and daughter-in-law being filial and her husband’s health improving, she was happy.

"Eat less cold food. It is bad for your health and Grandpa’s," Zhu Yanyi advised. Although Huang Meiying’s body was not as ruined as Zhu Xinfu’s, forty years of worry had exhausted her. She needed to take care of herself.

"When I came in, you were talking about crying. Who was crying?" Zhu Shunyao asked again.

Zhu Yanyi laughed. "I said we should take Grandpa and Grandma to Sicheng Town when he recovers. Grandma wanted to settle scores with the Fourth Branch. She thanked them for not teaching you well. Otherwise, you would have been spoiled too, and she would have nowhere to complain."

Zhu Shunyao laughed too. "Yes, we should thank them for not teaching me well." Although he had suffered much over the years, the result was good.

Zhu Shunyao did not leave immediately. Zhu Yanyi left at the end of her shift because Yan Aohan came to pick her up. They were going to the Yan family house. It was Yan Raoyue’s seventeenth birthday, and they were celebrating.

After turning sixteen, one was no longer a child. Although still a minor, it was different from childhood. They had not celebrated when she was sixteen, but now at seventeen, they remembered. They used this excuse to gather everyone.

Most of the Yan family’s children were adults with their own families. It was hard to find a reason for a celebration. For a big joy, only Yan Aohan was ready. However, because of Zhu Yanyi’s young age, they had to wait a few more years. So, the Yan family would likely have no major celebrations in the coming years.

Seeing other families celebrate while theirs did not made Old Yan feel uneasy. So, when Yan Raoyue’s seventeenth birthday came, she deliberately found an excuse. she said they missed celebrating her sixteenth birthday, so they should celebrate now.

Such a harmless request was not opposed by the children. So, they agreed to return to the Yan house for dinner tonight.

When Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan arrived at the Yan house, everyone was there except Yan Huajun.

"Why is Big Brother not here?" It was his daughter’s celebration, yet the host was absent.

"He came early but forgot the wine a subordinate gave him. He went back to get it. The subordinate said the wine was good, made with many herbs. He wants everyone to drink it together," Lan Man explained with a smile.

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "Last time I checked Big Brother’s pulse, she was too overworked. She should rest more. She should drink less wine, especially at Dad’s place."

"What about my place?" Old Yan complained. "I can drink more here too."

"They drink wine, you drink water. What if you get craving?" Zhu Yanyi asked playfully.

Old Yan was speechless. He really liked drinking. In his youth, he drank heavily and ate meat. Now, both wine and meat were restricted. "Life is so boring. No wine, no meat."

"Dad, last time Mom called me, she said you had a cold but refused to take medicine. You troubled the personal doctor for a long time, didn’t you?" Zhu Yanyi looked at Old Yan disapprovingly.

In matters of health, Zhu Yanyi was the most authoritative. Old Yan never argued with her. "My body is fine. It was just a small cold. They made a big deal out of nothing."

Yan Aohan said directly, "Take care of your own body. We are busy daily. Do you have the face to worry us?"

"Why shouldn’t I? I am your father. Isn’t it your duty to take care of me?" Old Yan felt Yan Aohan was a debt collector. Among the four children, Yan Aohan was the youngest but the most likely to talk back.

"If you want us to take care of you, fine. Tomorrow I will take you to Ani’s hospital to stay. Then you can see us every day," Yan Aohan said with a smirk.

"I am fine. I am not sick. Why stay in the hospital?" Old Yan glared at Yan Aohan. "Among the four children, you, the fourth, are the worst."

"Bad is fine. I am the bad guy. So, I will confiscate all your tobacco, wine, and meat," Yan Aohan said happily. He had many ways to deal with Old Yan.

The Old Madam watched the father and son spar, laughing softly. She held Zhu Yanyi’s hand. "Yanyi, I saw your statement on TV a few days ago. It was great. Very heroic, like me in my youth."

"Mom, I was just angry. How could they think that pressuring me would make me agree? I know who I am. Do they know me better than I do? This medical skill is mine. If I do not want to treat, no one can force me," Zhu Yanyi said. She had a good relationship with the Old Madam.