Zhu Yanyi glanced at them coldly. A wave of authority pressed down on them. "I don't know who you are or why you are here." She paused, then looked at Zhu Shunyao. "Dad, I will handle this."
Zhu Shunyao had disliked the Zhu family branch for a long time. Now that her daughter was taking charge, she let go completely. she knew her ability was stronger than her. she did not want to show off. So, she went back to the living room to read the newspaper.
Seeing her father step back, Zhu Yanyi faced the two men. "I am Zhu Yanyi."
"The Little Divine Doctor." Their eyes lit up. Then they asked, "Can we go inside to talk?"
Zhu Yanyi smiled faintly. "It is not convenient inside. Let's go to the teahouse nearby." There was a teahouse just to the left of the small Western-style house. The environment was nice.
The two men were a bit unhappy with Zhu Yanyi's attitude. But they knew they had to be humble. So they nodded without objection. "Since you say so, let's do as you say."
Zhu Yanyi nodded. She closed the door and led the way. She brought them to the teahouse on the left corner.
There were not many people drinking tea at the moment. Zhu Yanyi easily got a small private room. She led them in and ordered a pot of tea. She quietly poured tea for everyone.
"Who is this?" They had never seen Yan Aohan sitting beside Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi glanced at the speaker. "Someone I trust." She said it directly but did not reveal her identity.
The speaker was Zhu Jianyao. He was quite talented in the Zhu family.
She had heard of Zhu Yanyi's name. She knew her status in Zhu Shunyao's heart. She was also surprised that such a genius appeared in the Zhu family. She knew that if Zhu Yanyi returned to the main family, it would bring unimaginable benefits.
Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhu Jianyao faintly. "Won't you introduce yourselves?"
"I am Zhu Jianyao. By ranking, I am your third uncle from the main family. This is Zhu Linyao, your fifth uncle." Zhu Jianyao did not pretend. He stated their identities directly.
Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhu Jianyao and smiled faintly. "I have never heard of any main family relatives growing up." Branches were just branches. If there was no fate, they were just nodding acquaintances. There was no need to纠缠 (entangle) together.
"The main family is in Zhu City. It is a city with beautiful scenery and complete history." Zhu Jianyao said seriously to Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi shook her head slightly and smiled softly. "Really? Maybe I will consider visiting there as a tourist someday." This meant she had no plan to go at other times.
Seeing this, Zhu Jianyao looked at Zhu Yanyi seriously. "Little Divine Doctor, you haven't heard that the Zhu family in Zhu City is related to you. Actually, the Zhu family in Zhu City and the Zhu family in Sicheng Town share the same ancestor."
Zhu Yanyi tilted her head and looked at Zhu Jianyao. "So?"
"Of course, we should visit each other. Ideally, you should return to the main family." Zhu Jianyao said directly.
Zhu Yanyi laughed. "Mr. Zhu San, don't treat me as a fool. Since ancient times, legitimate and illegitimate branches are separated. Those who leave are side branches. If they meet again without contact, they are just guests. There is no such thing as returning to the main family. Mr. Zhu San, are you treating us as people who know nothing?"
Zhu Jianyao did not expect Zhu Yanyi to understand everything. This made her hesitate to speak. She could only say, "You are overthinking it."
Zhu Yanyi waved her hand slightly. "I also hope I am overthinking. If we are just friends, occasional visits are fine. After all, the old saying goes, rely on parents at home, rely on friends when out.
But if so-called relatives must add some unfounded relationships, I have many questions.
You talk about the main family now. Why didn't you mention it years ago? Why didn't you ask us to return earlier? Hearts are separated by bellies. I can only apologize and guess the worst.
Do you have some conspiracy against us? Why target only our family? There are many Zhu families in Sicheng Town. I suspect you have ulterior motives."
Zhu Yanyi did not follow the usual path. She ignored all conspiracies. She simply put everything on the table.
Zhu Jianyao did not expect Zhu Yanyi to do this. She found it hard to say anything. She could only look at Zhu Yanyi. "Little Divine Doctor, you look down on the Zhu family in Zhu City, right?" Although it was a rhetorical question, her expression showed certainty.
Zhu Yanyi tilted her head and looked at Zhu Jianyao. "I just don't know how to make me acknowledge the people of the Zhu family in Zhu City." So what if she looked down on them? She had never relied on them. Her meaning was even clearer.
Zhu Jianyao smiled slightly. Pride showed on his face. "The Zhu family in Zhu City has been passed down since Zhuge Kongming. It has survived countless dynasties. The Zhu family still exists. The foundation of the Zhu family is very deep. The Zhu family has elites in various industries."
Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly, indicating she already knew this. But it had nothing to do with her. "I know. I know the Zhu family is a local aristocratic family. But so what?"
Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhu Jianyao with a serious expression. "I admit the Zhu family has a deep foundation. Not only historical depth and cultural heritage, but also other foundations. But this has nothing to do with our family now. Although our family also has the surname Zhu, we have been separated for more than five generations."
Zhu Yanyi slowly drank a sip of tea. Her manners were very elegant. In Zhu Jianyao's eyes, this action was no less than that of a child raised by the Zhu family.
"Local aristocratic families are enviable because they represent foundation. But no one knows that aristocratic families are also built by people." Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhu Jianyao faintly. "When the first generation built the family, they were not an aristocratic family. An aristocratic family is accumulated over generations.
My family is not an aristocratic family now. But if we accumulate generation by generation, day by day, we can also become an aristocratic family. It is better to create our own family than to rely on others. Mr. Zhu San, do you think I am right?"
If someone else said this, Zhu Jianyao could say that young people are unreliable. But Zhu Yanyi was the Divine Doctor after Medicine Old Man. Some even said her medical skills surpassed Medicine Old Man. Otherwise, how could she cure leukemia? So, what Zhu Yanyi said now might be considered boastful by others. But in Zhu Jianyao's eyes, it was likely true. She might really be able to create an aristocratic family.