Zhu Shunyao understood Zhu Yanyi’s meaning.
The title "Medical Buddha Girl" was merely a divine name in the mortal realm. His daughter did not wish to be a goddess who received blessings without effort. She had grand ambitions. She wanted to be a doctor who saved people from illness and suffering.
Zhu Shunyao rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head. "Ani has such ambition at such a young age. You are more determined than your father."
"Ba-ba," Zhu Yanyi called out. She usually used this term to act cute. Normally, she called her "Dad" to distinguish herself from Zhu Yanli. In her unique theory, if both daughters used the same title, it would be confusing. Zhu Shunyao, loving her daughter, smiled and answered whether she said "Ba-ba" or "Dad."
Xie Zhong nodded nearby. "You are more promising than your uncles. Especially more promising than your youngest uncle."
"Grandpa, I didn’t do anything bad today. Why are you putting me down?" Xie Chengyu and Xie Shengyu walked in, looking excited.
Xie Zhong glanced at Xie Chengyu. "I can tell you lack ambition. You cannot compare to Ani."
"Fine," Xie Chengyu said. He knew that whenever Zhu Yanyi or Zhu Yanli were involved, he had no status in their eyes. "What is Ani’s ambition?"
"I will be a doctor in the future. Ideally, a military doctor," Zhu Yanyi answered loudly.
Xie Chengyu looked at Zhu Yanyi. "You are so small. Can you really do it?"
"Grandpa, my youngest uncle looks down on me," Zhu Yanyi quickly complained. She was only five years old, so she seized every chance to tattle.
"Hehe, ignore him. Tonight, Grandpa will make him recite the Analects," Xie Zhong said, having a way to punish his son.
Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile. "Grandpa is the best. It is decided."
Xie Chengyu was speechless. He felt like he was adopted again. "Dad, you cannot favor your granddaughter and dislike your son. Favoring girls over boys is wrong."
"I do not require you to be a doctor. If you have the ability, pass the university entrance exam. Even a business school is acceptable," Xie Zhong gave Xie Chengyu a clear answer.
Xie Chengyu’s eyes lit up. "Dad, wait for me. I will definitely get into a business school."
Zhu Yanyi understood. Xie Zhong agreed to let Xie Chengyu attend business school. She realized they just lacked communication. Once they communicated, many problems could be solved.
Xie Zhong did not tell his sons about Zhu Yanyi’s secret. He only asked them to drink water and take a bath. Because their father was too authoritative, Xie Shengyu and Xie Chengyu did not ask further, despite their curiosity.
The next day, Zhu Shunyao went to work. He told Cheng Baokun about the agreement to become sworn relatives. Cheng Baokun was very happy. He suggested picking a date for the two families to gather and hold a recognition ceremony. In this era, unlike later times, becoming sworn relatives required a formal ceremony. Once recognized, they were treated as true family members.
Cheng Baokun chose the date. It was the twentieth day of the lunar year. As he said, becoming relatives meant they could visit each other during the New Year. One more family meant more joy.
Since Zhu Yanyi was recognizing Cheng Baokun as her godfather, it was a matter for both the Zhu and Cheng families. Therefore, they were very careful. Zhu Shunyao originally planned to give Cheng Baokun one hundred rice cakes. Now, she felt this was not enough. She discussed with Xie Xinlian what else to add.