Zhu Yanyi wanted to decline, but Elder Zhan spoke seriously. "Ani, we are not joking. We remember your contributions. By doing this, you have helped the country. But for some people, you are an obstacle. You hurt their interests. They hope something bad happens to you. I know you learned martial arts from Grandpa Chun. But you are only one person. Now is the age of guns. No matter how good your skills are, what if they use a gun?"
Zhu Yanyi was stunned. Her life was simple. There was no fighting or plotting. She had not thought about this. She knew giving the books might cause trouble. But she never imagined how bad it could get. Hearing Elder Zhan, she understood. Doing the right thing blocked others' paths. She became a thorn in their eyes.
"But I am only eleven," Zhu Yanyi said. "If I have a bodyguard, people will think I am showing off."
She was just a village girl. A village girl with a bodyguard sounded strange. It would cause trouble.
Elder Zhan thought for a moment. He waved his hand. "It is fine. We can give you hidden protection. People will protect you in secret. They will not appear unless you are in danger. If you are in danger, they will show up immediately. What do you think?"
"Is it hard to find such people?" Zhu Yanyi asked. "And it takes time to hire them. Will it work?"
Such people would be best. Her skills were good. But as they said, it was the age of guns. She could not run faster than a bullet. Having secret protection added safety.
Elder Zhan laughed. "Do not worry about this. I will talk to the leaders above. They will agree. I will choose the people myself. So do not worry."
It seemed Elder Zhan had a plan.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. She did not refuse again. It was the elders' kindness. "Okay. I will return to the village in early August. So Grandpa Zhan, you can take your time."
Elder Yao spoke up. "I plan for Ani to take the doctor’s license exam at the end of July. She is too bold now. She practices medicine without a license. This is not a small place. If someone catches her mistake, it will be bad."
The other elders nodded in agreement. Elder Chun said, "This is good. She really needs a certificate. But everyone sees Ani’s medical skills. I believe she will pass the exam."
"Yes," Elder Yao sighed. He felt his disciple’s ability might soon surpass his own. He decided to check this later. Then he said, "Since you are here, I will take you to Beijing Hospital starting tomorrow. Follow me. Treat it as early internship."
"Okay," Zhu Yanyi nodded. The elders had already tested her other skills. They knew her level. They were not anxious. Medicine was the most important thing for her to learn. So interning early was good for her.
"I say, Old Yao, you are too impatient," Elder Zhang said. she felt sorry for her disciple. "Let Ani play with her parents for two days first."