Most of the guests had left. Zhu Shunyao called some people over to help return the tables, chairs, and dishes. Naturally, the Xie, Qi, and Cheng families stayed behind to help voluntarily. By the time everything was finished, it was already half past four in the afternoon. The three families did not pretend to leave politely. Instead, they laughed and joked, planning to stay for dinner.
"I'm so tired," Zhu Yanyi sighed beside them. Hosting guests was really exhausting.
Xie Zhong and Qi Jizong’s families had not left. Seeing Zhu Yanyi’s state, Xie Zhong smiled. "I think you are just used to being lazy. You complain about such little things. You never complained when practicing martial arts or running around."
"That is completely different! I am really tired today," Zhu Yanyi sighed. "I am not tired from helping. I am tired from treating patients. Broken Zhang’s daughter had chickenpox."
"What?" Xie Xinlian was startled. "Chickenpox? Ani, you have never had chickenpox. Is it okay that you hugged her like that?"
"It is fine. I have never had chickenpox, but I was inoculated," Zhu Yanyi comforted Xie Xinlian. "Also, I have Spirit Spring water. Others cannot drink it, but I drink it like plain water every day. Chickenpox cannot touch me. I will be perfectly fine." She added, "Little Hong was also lucky. She just started showing symptoms when she arrived. To prevent panic, I treated her with acupuncture and Spirit Spring water immediately. She recovered quickly. To be safe, I also added Spirit Spring water to the kitchen water supply for everyone’s prevention." She had thought of everything, so there was no need to panic.
"So that is why you went to the kitchen during dinner. You were secretly adding Spirit Spring water," Zhu Shunyao finally understood Zhu Yanyi’s intention.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. Then she remembered that Xie Tianyun and Xie Guiyun were still young. She turned to Xie Zhong. "Uncle, wait a moment." Zhu Yanyi entered the treatment room and came out holding two cups of water. "This is for Tianyun and Guiyun. Although they were inoculated and ate today’s food, it is better to drink some Spirit Spring water just in case."
Xie Zhong did not refuse. He called Xie Tianyun and Xie Guiyun over, made them drink the water, and then asked, "Ani, how does chickenpox spread?"
Every outbreak of chickenpox was a disaster for children. In ancient times, many children died because of diseases caused by chickenpox. Although inoculation technology existed now, prevention was still necessary.
"I remember Little Hong is three or four years old. Why hasn’t she been inoculated?" Zhu Shunyao frowned. Given Broken Zhang’s love for Zhang Yanhong, she would surely have done this.
Zhu Yanyi shrugged. "I don’t know about that. Anyway, everyone should be careful. Fortunately, the weather is hot now. It is harder for some germs to spread. Also, I had Luo Gang secretly burn the clothes Little Hong was wearing. There will be no problem." After thinking for a moment, she said, "Dad, please tell Uncle Lei Yao about this. I will give you a bottle of Spirit Spring water. Mix it into mung bean soup and make sure every child drinks a bowl for prevention."
"Okay, I will go right away," Zhu Shunyao agreed immediately without hesitation.
Qi Jizong had been silent until now. Hearing Zhu Yanyi’s words, she said, "So, it is a good thing Ani was here today. Although chickenpox is not considered a major illness now, the death rate still exists."