Zhu Yanyi’s next research project was dedicated to Huaxia. She refused to involve the International Medical Association, fearing it would cause unnecessary trouble. To her, Huaxia’s development was paramount. She was stubborn about this, placing all other matters second.
Kohl saw that Zhu Yanyi had no interest in joining. She felt regretful. Her skills would have been a huge help to them. If she had joined, the International Medical Association would have gained great fame. People would have been shocked by its name.
“Hi, Kohl.” Someone who knew Kohl greeted him. Kohl recognized the man too. “Hi, Joseph. Why are you here? I didn’t see you. Where is our Y-country delegation?”
“Over there.” Joseph pointed in a direction. Several people sat there, waving at Kohl. Kohl said to Zhu Yanyi and the others, “I’ll go say hello.”
Zhu Yanyi and the others smiled and waved goodbye. Kohl and Joseph walked over, arms around each other’s shoulders.
“Little Junior Sister, you’d better not join the International Medical Association,” Gu Jingtian said softly to Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi continued eating her roasted wings. “Don’t worry. I don’t plan to join. Not now, and never in the future.” She smiled. Her ideals lay elsewhere, not in that association.
Gu Jingtian knew she spoke the truth. she nodded, relieved she was clear in her mind.
Zhu Yanyi finished her two wings and started eating a lemon. Lemons aid digestion, so it was the perfect time. She took a big bite, showing no sign of sourness. Gu Jingtian and the others watched, their teeth aching from the imagined sourness. Saliva filled their mouths.
Tian Yingzi swallowed hard. “Doesn’t that taste sour?”
“It’s fine. I think sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy are all essential for good food. Lemon sourness is much better than vinegar.” Zhu Yanyi ate happily, blinking her eyes to show she enjoyed it.
Dong Bocao asked from the side, “Is there bitterness in good food?”
“Yes. Bitter melon and bitter flowers are bitter. But the aftertaste is good. Bitter melon clears heat and detoxifies. I really like bitter melon stewed with duck. It’s delicious.” Zhu Yanyi squeezed the last drops of lemon juice into her salad, then started eating the lamb chops.
Gu Jingtian laughed. “Our Little Junior Sister has a good appetite today. She ate two turkey wings and now a lamb chop. She never had such a good appetite before.”
“You can just say I’m picky,” Zhu Yanyi said, not afraid of her teasing. She smiled and ate the lamb chop. The meat tasted good, with no gamey smell.
Zhu Yanyi finished the lamb chop and then ate the salad. She always finished what she took, even though she was ninety percent full.
Zhu Yanyi’s enjoyment inspired the others. They all relaxed and ate heartily. It seemed the Huaxia team was eating quite well.