"Go away," Xie Xinlian scolded with a smile, though she said nothing more. Zhu Yanyi, watching from the side, giggled. "Dad, does this count as being henpecked?"
Zhu Shun Yao glared at Zhu Yanyi. "I told you to learn from your grandfather, and this is what you learned? What is this 'henpecked' nonsense? Where did you hear that? You’ll get a spanking."
Zhu Yanyi made a funny face. "I’m so smart, do I need to learn such small things? The radio and movies mention it. Dad, don’t be shy."
"You’re the one being shy. No respect for elders," Zhu Shun Yao scolded, but she couldn’t hide the joy in her eyes. It was rare for her daughter to return, and she had even cooked a whole table of dishes.
Since the only guest was Yan Aohan, there was no need for polite hesitation. They sat around the small table, each in their own spot, and began to eat.
Zhu Shun Yao had originally thought her daughter’s cooking would only look good, with little hope for the taste. But after taking a bite, she realized Zhu Yanyi’s food was truly delicious. Her cooking brought out the purest natural flavors. With this skill, if she continued, she would surely become a top chef. Zhu Shun Yao praised her silently as she ate. "Ani, this food is delicious. It seems Dad won’t have to worry about you going hungry in the future."
Zhu Shun Yao felt this way, though he forgot that those who cook well may not necessarily love eating. But that was just a side note.
After the meal, Zhu Yanyi told Zhu Shun Yao the results of her diagnosis for Xie Xinlian. Zhu Shun Yao made an immediate decision. "We go to the hospital on the fifth day." No matter what, she did not want her wife and child to face any danger.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "I will go to the hospital too. Once Mom is discharged, I will help her recover properly. I guarantee her health will be much better than before."
Zhu Shun Yao nodded and rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head. "If you have nothing else to do these days, stay at your grandfather’s house. Come back after your mother gives birth."
"Okay." Zhu Yanyi agreed, then bid farewell to Zhu Shun Yao and left with Yan Aohan.
"Your family is very warm," Yan Aohan said, somewhat envious of the Zhu family’s atmosphere. Although the Yan family was fine, it lacked this kind of warmth. With a large family, all kinds of people existed, making true warmth difficult to achieve.
Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Yes, it is very warm. Isn’t that normal? Because this is our own home."
Returning to Elder Yao’s place, Zhu Yanyi settled down to continue treating Elder Yun. Days passed, and Elder Yun’s health recovered very well. When Zhu Yanyi announced that Elder Yun could leave, she asked, "Ani, do you want to come to Beijing with me?"
Zhu Yanyi shook her head. "Not now." Indeed, not now, but she would go in the future. Zhu Yanyi already had her own plan. She would go to Beijing because it was the heart of the country, gathering talents from all over. There were many medical talents in Beijing, so she had long decided to take the college entrance exam for the Beijing Military Medical University.
Elder Yun nodded. "Alright, I will wait for you in Beijing."
Zhu Yanyi gave Elder Yun a sweet smile. "Grandpa Yun, you wait, but don’t shout about my matters everywhere." She was still young and needed to be cautious. Knowing Elder Yun wouldn’t spread the news, Zhu Yanyi still reminded her just in case.