"Fine." The others had no objections.
Zhu Yanyi actually wanted them all to stay in the empty house. However, she knew that except for Wang Weiguo, the other four were her bodyguards. If they all stayed here, it might not work out. So, she simply let them decide for themselves.
Zhu Yanyi led them to the house left to her by Old Man Yao. This house was chosen mainly because it contained medicinal herbs, making it convenient to treat Wang Weiguo.
Only then did Luo Gang find a moment to speak. "Miss, you really don't need to worry about us. This house is very good. We can all stay here. Unless you need us, we will only protect you from the shadows. You don't need to worry. No one else will ever find us." Luo Gang would not neglect her duties just because Zhu Yanyi treated them well.
Zhu Yanyi glanced at Luo Gang. "I know that, of course. But it is summer now, so it is okay. What about winter? Do you plan to protect me outside at night? What you said makes some sense. How about this: we will prepare a room in our house. You can take turns sending someone to stay there at night. That way, there will be no problem. I allow this."
Zhu Yanyi knew that if she did not clarify this, these men might really stand guard outside during the hottest summer days and the coldest winter nights. Zhu Yanyi did not want that. If she didn't know, it would be one thing. But now that she knew they were protecting her, she could not treat those who protected her poorly.
Hearing Zhu Yanyi say this, Luo Gang and the others had nothing more to argue. Luo Gang nodded immediately. "We will listen to the Miss." Zhu Yanyi wondered what Luo Gang was thinking. She had always asked them to call her by her name. Now, except for Qin Tianxiang and Zhang Yan, Luo Gang and Wang Ye only called her "Miss." Zhu Yanyi did not know how to change their way of addressing her.
"Brother Wang Weiguo will also stay here. There are medicinal herbs here. I will prepare a week's worth of medicine. You just need to boil it yourself. Use three bowls of water to boil down to one bowl. Soak the herbs in water for twenty minutes first, then boil them. The effect will be better. This should not be hard to remember, right?" Zhu Yanyi handed the prepared medicine to Wang Weiguo.
Wang Weiguo smiled and nodded as he took it. "Not hard to remember. I have remembered it. Thank you, Miss."
"I remember you called me by my name a few days ago. Why are you copying Brother Luo now?" Zhu Yanyi asked, feeling a bit speechless.
Wang Weiguo smiled. "I think calling you Miss is also quite nice."
"Never mind. Do as you please." Zhu Yanyi gave up on correcting their forms of address. For now, she would just let them call her that.
After arranging matters for Luo Gang and the others, Zhu Yanyi prepared to go home. Of course, there was one more person in the shadows. This time, it was Wang Ye, protecting Zhu Yanyi secretly. Zhu Yanyi did not care how she avoided being discovered. She was simply in the dark. Originally, Zhu Yanyi thought letting them stay in the open was fine. However, if they were in the open without a clear reason, some sharp people might become suspicious. So, staying in the shadows was more convenient.
When Zhu Yanyi arrived home, she saw Zhu Zhibin playing in the courtyard. "Doumiao."
Hearing someone call, Zhu Zhibin looked up. As soon as she saw Zhu Yanyi, she ran over quickly. "Sister is back! Sister Ani is back! Sister Ani is back!" She then threw herself into Zhu Yanyi's arms.
Zhu Yanyi picked up Zhu Zhibin. "What is Doumiao doing?" she asked curiously, looking at a small notebook on a square stool in the courtyard.