The current capital was not the bustling metropolis of the future. It lacked modern prosperity, yet it possessed an indescribable ancient charm.
As the capital for several dynasties, it had witnessed the rise and fall of many empires. Consequently, the architecture here leaned towards the style of ancient noble families. The siheyuan (courtyard houses) were particularly notable; in later times, they would be worth a fortune. Zhu Yanyi decided she must visit them properly. Although she had no money to buy one, looking was free. As she put it, she could satisfy her visual craving.
After getting off the train and exiting the station, she saw Zhang Haifeng waving.
"Uncle Zhu, Auntie Xie, little Ani, over here, over here."
Zhu Yanyi raised her eyebrows slightly and walked over. Zhang Haifeng was wearing a military uniform, indicating she had just come from the army. Judging by her shoulder boards, she was now a major.
"A proper major, why aren't you in the army? Do you have time today? The army isn't that idle, is it?"
"The army isn't idle, but I am on a mission today. Little Ani, you don't care about me enough. I am entrusted to pick up you, the little divine doctor," Zhang Haifeng laughed heartily. From her words, Zhu Yanyi realized people knew about what she did on the train.
"Did people find out about the train incident?"
Zhang Haifeng nodded. "You showed great skill on the train. Although you used Old Man Yao's name to intimidate a group of people, once in the capital, some will still try to harm you. Therefore, our Boss Yan asked me to pick you up. This sends a message: you have our Boss behind you."
"Brother Yan, it has been five years. How is she?" Since they parted five years ago, Zhu Yanyi had indeed not contacted Yan Aohan.
"Let's talk in the car. You can't stand here while I talk." She led Zhu Yanyi and the others to the parking area. Zhang Haifeng had used a minivan to pick them up. Zhu Yanyi was speechless.
"You are really amazing. You even got a minivan."
"Get in." Zhang Haifeng smiled, placed everyone's luggage in the car, and waited until they were seated before signaling the driver to start. "I didn't get this car. Our Boss assigned it."
"Oh." Zhu Yanyi nodded, then tilted her head to look at Zhang Haifeng. She thought that since Yan Aohan sent Zhang Haifeng to pick them up, she would not let Old Man Yao arrange their accommodation. "Where are we staying?"
Zhang Haifeng said, "A small siheyuan in the capital, under the Boss's name. You will stay here temporarily. The rooms have been cleaned by specialists, and it is more comfortable to stay in one's own home."
"One's own home?" Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhang Haifeng with amusement. "I don't have a home in the capital."
Zhang Haifeng made a bitter face. "Little Ani, can you not be so sensitive? Don't nitpick. It has been five years, and you seem less cute as you grow up."
"You could have chosen not to pick me up. That way, out of sight, out of mind. How nice," Zhu Yanyi smiled proudly. Whenever she saw Zhang Haifeng, she felt the urge to tease her. After five years, she was still so funny.
Zhang Haifeng looked aggrieved. She looked at Zhu Yanyi pitifully. "Do you geniuses bully people?"
"Us?" Zhu Yanyi caught Zhang Haifeng's slip of the tongue again. "Who else bullies Little Zhang? Tell me. Bullying you is my patent. Who dares to steal my patent?" She glanced at Zhang Haifeng again. "Of course, your Boss, Young Master Yan, is an exception. I have no choice; I am no match for her."