"Your grandmother went to visit Auntie Can," Xie Zhong said, casually picking up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms to read. "Speaking of which, Doumiao has good potential. She isn't as good as you, but she is still rare. Most importantly, like you, she is very steady."
In truth, Doumiao’s potential was not bad at all. Later, Xie Zhong would sigh again, realizing that being raised by Zhu Yanyi, her intelligence would surely surpass that of adults.
Zhu Yanyi smiled, understanding the situation. After all, Doumiao had consumed so much Spirit Spring water and the fruits and food smuggled out from the Ruyi Space. If she weren’t smart now, it would be a waste of her treasures. "This shows we are both like you, Grandpa. You are very smart." The last sentence was clearly flattery.
"Stop flattering me," Xie Zhong scolded with a smile. Regardless, among her grandchildren, Xie Zhong liked Zhu Yanyi the most. Zhu Yanyi had no other thoughts toward Xie Zhong. Perhaps because she didn’t have such an opportunity in her previous life, she cherished this time especially in this life. "Grandpa, I only tell the truth. I never flatter you."
Before the grandfather and granddaughter could say more, someone ran in. "Uncle Zhong, Sister Qiao and Doumiao fell into the river!"
Xie Zhong and Zhu Yanyi’s expressions changed instantly. Zhu Yanyi hurriedly said, "Brother Luo, please go there first."
"Yes." Only Luo Gang’s voice came through the air; her figure was not seen. Zhu Yanyi and Xie Zhong quickly went out to the riverbank. Qi Qiao and Zhu Zhibin had already been rescued. Zhu Zhibin was not panicked at all. Mainly because she had learned to swim last year, this boy, besides being soaked from head to toe, showed no other signs of panic. Instead, she looked excited, after all, the weather was still hot.
Xie Zhong and Zhu Yanyi arrived. Xie Zhong looked at Qi Qiao and Zhu Zhibin with concern. "Old woman, are you and Doumiao okay?"
Qi Qiao shook her head slightly, her complexion not very good. "It’s fine. Fortunately, A Dou passed by today, and Doumiao can swim herself, so neither Doumiao nor I are hurt."
"Go home quickly to take a bath and change clothes," Zhu Yanyi said, picking up Zhu Zhibin. As for the specific details of what happened, Luo Gang would naturally investigate clearly for her later.
Xie Zhong said, "Ani, let me carry Doumiao. You help your grandmother." Although she knew Zhu Yanyi could carry Zhu Zhibin, Xie Zhong was still worried.
"It’s fine, I can carry her," Zhu Yanyi said seriously. She understood Xie Zhong’s intention and naturally knew she was worried she would get tired. But as a martial artist, she would not get tired.
Back home, Qi Qiao took a bath and changed clothes herself. Zhu Zhibin was helped by Zhu Yanyi to bathe and change. After everything was cleaned up and they came out, Luo Gang had also returned.
It was the first time Xie Zhong had seen Luo Gang face-to-face. Luo Gang nodded slightly to Xie Zhong. "Old Master Xie, I am Luo Gang, one of the young miss’s bodyguards."
Xie Zhong nodded. "Sit down and talk."
Zhu Yanyi carried Zhu Zhibin over, placed her next to Xie Zhong, and said to Luo Gang, "We’ll talk later. I’ll go make ginger soup first."
Although the weather was still hot today, one still had to be careful. After all, the river water in the morning was a bit cold.
Zhu Yanyi made two bowls of ginger soup and brought them out. A large bowl for Qi Qiao, and a small bowl for Zhu Zhibin. Although Zhu Zhibin didn’t want to drink it, Zhu Yanyi did not allow her to refuse. She had no choice but to drink it reluctantly, sip by sip.