Chapter 360: The Dried Mushrooms Are Going on Sale!

Yong City was a major metropolis. To study there, one had to make certain sacrifices, such as paying school selection fees. Zhu Yanyi’s family did not lack money. However, for Zhu Yanyi, paying tuition was expected, but paying selection fees felt wrong. Besides, with her grades and abilities, she could attend any school. Why must she go to Yong City Middle School?

"Yes, Ani, how did you know?" Zhu Yanli looked unconvinced. "Actually, I think Yong City Middle School has a narrow view. With your ability, you are first in the primary-to-middle school transition. You will surely do well in the high school entrance exam too. Asking for selection fees is an insult to you. So Dad refused immediately." Zhu Shunyao knew his daughter’s personality best, so he had refused right away.

"Dad really understands me." Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly in agreement. Even if she were there, she would refuse to go to Yong City. "Actually, I didn’t want to go to Yong City Middle School either. I originally thought studying in our town school would be fine. Since I was admitted to the city school, going there is acceptable. I can go home every week anyway." Zhu Yanyi spoke casually. "I want to stay local until I enter university to spend more time with Mom and Dad. I plan to take the university entrance exam for Kyoto. The distance is far, and it will be inconvenient to return later. I think the town school is best. Going to the city school is just okay."

If outsiders heard Zhu Yanyi’s words and tone, they would surely wish they could take her place at the city middle school.

Xie Xinlian said from the side, "You two sisters have made progress. Your father and I are happy. Besides, daughters will eventually marry. If you study far away, I might as well think of it as you marrying early."

Zhu Yanyi laughed at this. "Mom, are you willing to let us marry so early?"

"Who is marrying?" Zhu Shunyao happened to enter. He hadn’t heard the previous words clearly and didn’t understand the main point. He only said, "You two sisters are not allowed to date early."

"Pfft." Zhu Yanli and Zhu Yanyi laughed. Zhu Yanli quickly explained, "Dad, we aren’t dating early. Mom was using a metaphor." Then she repeated what had just happened to Zhu Shunyao.

Zhu Shunyao breathed a sigh of relief. "Good, good. I almost thought one of you was dating early." Then she looked at Zhu Yanyi. "Ani, you didn’t send a telegram when you returned. Dad could have gone to pick you up." There was joy in her tone, showing how happy Zhu Shunyao was to see her daughter.

Zhu Yanyi shook her head slightly. "No need. Grandpa Yao and others arranged bodyguards for me. So they came with me when I arrived."

"Bodyguards?" Zhu Shunyao was stunned. "What did you do that they would assign bodyguards for you?" Zhu Shunyao was not foolish. Grandpa Yao and others would never casually assign bodyguards to Zhu Yanyi.

Zhu Yanyi did not want to say too much, as some things could not be explained clearly. She simply said, "I researched a type of powder suitable for the military. Grandpa Yao thinks my talent in making medicine is too high. He worries someone might harm me. So he discussed with Grandpa Zhan and others to assign bodyguards for me." After saying this, she added, "Dad, when will we build the new house?"

"The land permit has been issued. Materials have been bought recently. We are ready to find a date to start building. What’s wrong? Do you have any suggestions?" Zhu Shunyao asked. Knowing his daughter well, he asked this question.