After becoming a best-actor award winner, Xie Yijun did not rest on her laurels. She taught herself to direct and eventually became an award-winning director. When others thought she had reached her peak, she founded a film company that nurtured many famous actors. In her past life, Xie Yijun was a constant presence in the entertainment circle, a towering figure. Yet now, looking no older than thirty, she called Xie Zhong "adoptive father." Zhu Yanyi could not have imagined such a connection between the Xie family and Xie Yijun.
"Ani, this is your Uncle Yijun. He is Grandpa’s adopted son. You may call him Uncle Yijun," Xie Zhong introduced.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. She looked at Xie Yijun and respectfully said, "Uncle Yijun."
"Adoptive father, this is Ani." After Xie Zhong nodded, Xie Yijun smiled. She took a red envelope from her pocket and handed it to Zhu Yanyi. "Uncle didn’t bring anything special. Buy whatever you like."
"Thank you, Uncle Yijun." Zhu Yanyi did not refuse. The red envelope contained money. She was not stingy, but since it was a gift from an elder, she accepted it naturally.
Seeing they had met, Xie Zhong said to Zhu Yanyi, "Ani, please check on your Uncle Yijun." Both Xie Yijun and Zhu Yanyi were people Xie Zhong knew well. She did not need to beat around the bush. She simply stated her purpose directly so Zhu Yanyi would know why she had called her.
Zhu Yanyi raised her eyebrows slightly. Seeing Xie Yijun’s complexion, she knew her body had issues. She nodded and said, "Uncle Yijun, please extend your hand. I will check your pulse."
Xie Yijun smiled and extended her hand. Her eyes studied Zhu Yanyi. This was the granddaughter her adoptive father often mentioned in letters. From those letters, it was clear her adoptive father loved this granddaughter dearly. She had once wondered what kind of person could make her proud adoptive father care so much. Now she understood. This girl was not the most beautiful, but she possessed the most spiritual aura. She had entered the entertainment circle and worked hard for years, gaining some fame. She had seen many actresses—beautiful, elegant, and diverse. Yet compared to this girl, they lacked something. After a moment of thought, she realized they lacked her purity and cleanliness.
This girl’s gaze was clear. She seemed to know nothing, yet she seemed to see everything clearly. Regardless, she would not be disturbed by worldly matters. Perhaps because she was young, her aura gave people a sense of pure comfort. Such a feeling was rare, perhaps one in a million. No wonder her adoptive father valued this granddaughter so highly. It was justified.
Zhu Yanyi lowered her eyelids slightly and began checking the pulse. She activated her special ability slightly, and Xie Yijun’s condition became entirely clear to her.
"How is it?" Xie Zhong asked as Zhu Yanyi opened her eyes and withdrew her hand. Over the years, she had not seen her treat many patients, but every patient she treated survived safely, even if they had only a breath left. She remembered a man whose skull was crushed by a rock. Hospital doctors judged she was likely a living dead person. Yet she saved her with a single gold needle. This had shocked everyone present. Fortunately, Xie Zhong was prepared, so the news was kept secret and never leaked.