On Friday evening, Zhu Yanyi left school with Luo Kun and the others. After saying their goodbyes, she stepped out and saw Luo Gang smiling at her. She had driven over.
"Miss, Uncle Shun Yao and Auntie are already here. They are resting in the courtyard. Master Yan originally booked a table at the Capital Hotel, but Auntie refused. She said it tastes better at home, so she is cooking dinner in the courtyard. We have also notified Yan Li and Dou Miao; they will come on their own."
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Is my sister and Dou Miao safe?"
"There is no problem. You can rest assured," Luo Gang said seriously.
Zhu Yanyi let go of the worry. "Then let’s go back to the courtyard."
Inside the courtyard, Zhu Shun Yao was washing vegetables, and Xie Xinlian was cooking. Yan Aohan was helping carry dishes, smiling as he worked. "It has been a long time since I ate Auntie’s cooking. I really missed it."
Xie Xinlian looked at Yan Aohan with disapproval. "I saw your fridge is almost empty. You clearly don’t buy groceries or cook much. You are still young. If you do not take care of your health now, you will get stomach diseases when you are old. You must eat three meals regularly."
"Auntie is right. I am usually too busy with work to cook, so I eat out," Yan Aohan said, listening very carefully to Xie Xinlian’s words.
Zhu Shun Yao laughed from the side. "Being busy is one thing, but look at me. I am busy too, but I still eat. In the end, you just lack a wife. I say, you are not young anymore. You should find one soon."
"Your uncle is right," Xie Xinlian agreed. "Little Yan, do you have a partner?"
"I do," Yan Aohan answered seriously. "But she is very busy right now, so we are not thinking about marriage yet. In a few years, when her work settles down, we will get married. Anyway, I am the youngest in my family. My two older brothers are already married, so my parents do not rush me. I think marriage is a big matter. I must consider both myself and her situation, so I plan to wait a few more years."
Hearing this, Zhu Shun Yao nodded slightly. "A man should understand his wife. Your thinking is correct. But even so, you must take care of your body. When Ani comes, let her make you some medicinal food to nourish your health."
"Uncle is right. I will listen to Uncle," Yan Aohan said, looking like a good child. If anyone who knew him were here, their jaws would drop. When did the Venerable Yanluo of the Capital become so easy to talk to? When did he become so obedient?
"That is correct," Zhu Shun Yao said, patting Yan Aohan’s shoulder. "Little Yan, we are old acquaintances. You have stayed in my house for a long time, and I treat you like my own child. Of course, your ability is much stronger than mine, but regarding experience, especially with wives, you should listen to me."
"Yes, I will listen to Uncle," Yan Aohan nodded obediently again.
"You have experience with wives?" Xie Xinlian glanced sideways at Zhu Shun Yao, smiling faintly.