Dong Bocao raised an eyebrow. "How did I not know about this?"
"You naturally didn't know. You were in seclusion studying your herbs at the time," Gu Jingtian said with a smile.
Old Master Yao coughed lightly. "That matter is in the past. Let's not speak of it further. It is better this way, isn't it?" Old Master Yao smiled weakly, trying to change the subject.
Dong Bocao glanced at Old Master Yao. "Master, you always tell us to protect ourselves. You should protect yourself too. If it weren't for Junior Sister this time, you would have likely harmed yourself again."
Hearing this, Old Master Yao raised an eyebrow. "How did I harm myself? I am doing just fine." He puffed out his chest to show he was well.
Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow and looked at Old Master Yao, saying nothing. Her silence made Old Master Yao uncomfortable. She muttered, "Alright, I admit I neglected myself. But rest assured, I will not neglect myself again."
Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. She was still worried, but since she had returned, she could only warn her again. "I will take your word for it. If I catch you breaking your promise again, Grandpa Yao… hmm." The meaning behind the "hmm" was known only to her and Old Master Yao.
Wang Hongfang saw Old Master Yao’s awkward expression and changed the topic. "I heard Junior Sister has excellent grades. Would you like to come to the capital for middle school? I teach mathematics at Capital Middle School. If you come, I can help."
"No need," Zhu Yanyi shook her head. "I will take the college entrance exam to come to the capital. I want to finish middle and high school in our hometown." She smiled at Wang Hongfang. "Thank you, Senior Sister-in-law."
"You are welcome. You can tell me anytime if you wish to study in the capital," Wang Hongfang said seriously.
Zhu Yanyi nodded, accepting the offer. The group then ate and drank, chatting and laughing in a harmonious atmosphere.
The next day, Zhu Yanyi asked Luo Gang to buy tickets. She went to visit Old Master Zhan to bid farewell and consult about international trademarks. This matter should have been handled by Zhu Shunyao, but due to the telegram from Sicheng Town, there had been no time to mention it. Therefore, Zhu Yanyi went to Old Master Zhan specifically to discuss it. Old Master Zhan immediately agreed to have someone handle the procedures for her.
Three days later, Wang Weiguo was mostly recovered, though she still had some surface wounds and old injuries. Zhu Yanyi had intended to leave the prescription, but Wang Weiguo wanted to visit Sicheng Town with her. Zhu Yanyi did not refuse. She took the five of them on the train home.
At the same time, the effects of the wound-healing powder Zhu Yanyi gave to Old Master Yao were evident. Seeing the effect report, excitement flashed in Old Master Yao’s eyes. She took Fangzi to see the Big Boss, handing over the powder and the prescription. "Ani said this is for the army. She hopes soldiers will bleed less, giving them at least a chance to survive."
The Big Boss looked at the prescription and the medicine, sighing. "That girl is good. This is truly sending charcoal in snowy weather."
Was it not? The army’s wound medicine was severely lacking. Western medicine was expensive, and the national economy was still recovering, making it difficult to import large quantities. The medicine produced by their own factory was not very effective. Seeing this prescription and powder solved most of the army’s problems.