Zhu Yanyi made a face that clearly said, "Your idea is really bad." "Can we just walk into Grandpa Zhan’s study? You are asking for trouble."
No one was allowed into Old Man Zhan’s study without his permission. No one knew what materials were kept inside. Given Old Man Zhan’s high status, his study was strictly confidential. Guards usually stood at the door when he was not inside, and certainly now.
Zhang Haifeng did not mind being rejected. "I was just suggesting."
"Please don’t suggest things like that," Zhu Yanyi replied sharply.
While they talked, time quietly reached eight o’clock. The wall clock struck eight times. The study door opened. Zhu Shun Yao and Cheng Baokun’s eyes shone with excitement. Clearly, they had gained a lot from this visit.
Old Man Zhan’s expression remained calm, but his eyes showed more appreciation for Zhu Shun Yao and Cheng Baokun. Although their fields of expertise differed, both had excellent suggestions for economic development. Such juniors must be supported well. "It is getting late. You should go back. Come to see me again before you return home. I have some books for you to take back. Study on your own when you have time. Do not worry about the machines; I will help you solve that."
"Thank you, Old Man Zhan," Zhu Shun Yao and Cheng Baokun said in unison. They then took their leave. "Old Man Zhan, we are leaving now."
"Go ahead," Old Man Zhan nodded.
Zhu Yanyi was curious about what they had discussed for two hours, but she did not ask. She simply said goodbye. "Grandpa Zhan, I am leaving."
"Go," Old Man Zhan nodded again.
Zhu Yanyi waved and followed Zhu Shun Yao, Cheng Baokun, and Zhang Haifeng out of Old Man Zhan’s house.
Back at the courtyard house, Zhang Haifeng agreed on a time to pick them up the next day and left. Zhu Yanyi looked at her father and then at Cheng Baokun. She could clearly feel that both her father and her godfather were very happy. So she did not ask. As long as they were happy, it meant good news. Besides, she did not understand these matters, so asking would be pointless.
In the following days, Zhu Yanyi continued to go to Beijing Hospital every day. Following Medicine Old Man’s instructions, she began preparing medicinal meals. A definite message had arrived from Madam Ouyang. She was willing to use Zhu Yanyi’s method to remove the gu worm from Old Man Ouyang. After Medicine Old Man told Zhu Yanyi of the Ouyang family’s reply, Zhu Yanyi adjusted the medicinal meal plan.
Madam Ouyang’s body was currently very weak. First, her depleted essence and qi needed to be replenished. However, there was an important problem. The replenished energy could easily generate vitality, which would naturally trigger the rapid growth of the qi-sucking gu. Therefore, Zhu Yanyi first needed to use golden needles to lock this essence and qi, storing it within Madam Ouyang’s body. After removing the gu, she would release the stored essence. This way, Madam Ouyang’s essence would not weaken due to the gu removal process.
Zhu Yanyi shared her idea with Medicine Old Man. She nodded after listening. "I will guard you. You just focus on doing it."
"Okay," Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile. She felt only gratitude for her master’s support. The only thing she could do was study medicine harder and use her skills to treat more patients.
Although Zhu Yanyi had decided on this plan, she still went to see Madam Ouyang together with Medicine Old Man. When they entered, Madam Ouyang’s daughter-in-law, Tong Ying—the capable woman Zhu Yanyi had met for the first time—was also there.