Chapter 487: The Sky Won’t Fall!

Zhu Yanyi nodded, smiling at Old Man Yao. "If you have someone you trust who needs this technique, you can tell me. I can help secretly, but please don't involve too many people."

"For now, it is not necessary." Old Man Yao rubbed Zhu Yanyi's head. She knew her intentions well. She only wanted to avoid putting her in a difficult position, and she certainly would not let her worry.

The incident regarding Zhao Guangzong’s sudden increase in strength had been suppressed by higher authorities. After learning about it from Zhu Yanyi, Old Man Yao had a detailed talk with Zhao Guangzong. Zhao Guangzong decided to rest and avoid everyone except those she deeply trusted, while secretly adapting to her new abilities.

Zhu Yanyi was preparing to return to Yao City. Before leaving, she received good news: the international trademark approval had arrived. She planned to take these documents home with her.

Her life returned to its usual calm. Unknowingly, another Spring Festival passed. Many happy events occurred during this time. First, her second uncle, Xie Shengyu, got married. Then, Aunt Xie Xinyan successfully found a partner through matchmaking and got engaged in the first lunar month. Naturally, Zhu Yanyi returned to Beijing during the winter vacation to practice shooting, as agreed. She did not tell Zhu Shun Yao or Xie Xinlian the truth. Instead, she claimed she had promised Gu Jingtian to work at the Beijing hospital during the holiday. Seeing his child’s success, Zhu Shun Yao was relieved and did not stop her. Time passed quickly, and it was nearly May.

It was a Saturday. The current schedule followed a rotating system of six-day and five-day work weeks. This week was a six-day week, so Zhu Yanyi had returned home on Friday. On Saturday morning, she planned to visit Xie Zhong’s house.

Perhaps due to her active lifestyle, Zhu Yanyi preferred walking. Besides, the distance was short, only about ten minutes.

Just as she exited the village entrance of Gangan Village, she saw Zhu Xiang Yao standing there, watching her. Zhu Yanyi frowned slightly. She had calculated that Zhang Qiaolian should be close to giving birth soon. Logically, Zhu Xiang Yao should have gone into the mountains by now. Why was she still in Gangan Village? Looking at Zhu Xiang Yao’s expression, Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow. It definitely did not look like good news.

"Uncle Xiang Yao," Zhu Yanyi said, pretending not to know anything. She nodded slightly at Zhu Xiang Yao and tried to walk past her.

Zhu Xiang Yao did not expect Zhu Yanyi to merely greet her and then try to bypass her. She was slightly stunned and immediately stepped forward to block her path.

Zhu Yanyi sighed and looked at Zhu Xiang Yao. "Uncle Xiang Yao, what do you want? The road is wide. Are you out of places to walk?"

"Ani, come with me to the mountains," Zhu Xiang Yao said directly, his tone very blunt.

"I refuse," Zhu Yanyi said calmly. "Uncle Xiang Yao, although I am a doctor, I am not an obstetrician. I specialize in internal medicine and surgery. So, I am sorry, but I cannot help you."

Moreover, Zhu Yanyi was complaining internally. Given their family’s nature, even if she wanted to help, she could not. She was not a fool. She knew clearly that this family valued boys over girls. Based on her knowledge from the future, this baby would be a girl. She would not foolishly jump into such a trap. She refused directly to avoid them blaming her for the birth of a daughter later, claiming she had cursed their family. Knowing the Zhu Guifu family’s character, if they had a daughter, they would absolutely do that. Zhu Yanyi, no matter how kind-hearted, would never do something that was clearly bad.