After hanging up the phone, Zhu Yanyi smiled sweetly. There were less than two months until the New Year, and Yan Aohan would return in at most half a month. She knew her purpose.
Thinking of the madman in the Tibetan region, Zhu Yanyi decided to prepare in advance. Since she couldn’t leave for Tibet yet, it was better to focus on treating her current patients, especially Zhou Meixiang.
Yan Aohan hung up, a faint smile appearing on his face. Zhou Feng entered and saw it. "Boss, you seem in a good mood."
Yan Aohan suppressed his smile and glanced at Zhou Feng. "How are the Zheng and Yang families doing now?"
"Boss, since you blocked their financial outlets, they are anxious. They plan to hold a banquet on New Year’s Day and discuss a marriage alliance between the two families." Zhou Feng looked down on the Zheng and Yang families for their habit of using marriage for gain.
Yan Aohan sneered coldly. "Since they love alliances so much, let’s join the fun. I’m sure they’ll welcome us."
Hearing this, Zhou Feng mentally lit a candle for the Zheng and Yang families. Why did you have to oppose the Venerable Yanluo of Beijing? You’re asking for trouble. Now you’ll lose more than you gain. Of course, Zhou Feng only thought this; he didn’t say it aloud.
As the year ended, the festive atmosphere grew stronger. Zhu Yanyi used this time to treat Zhou Meixiang. The liver cancer was gradually controlled. Through regular checks with the body-scanning machine, the seven doctors learning from Zhu Yanyi clearly saw Zhou Meixiang’s health improving.
Unknowingly, it became New Year’s Day, 1993. Seeing the strong festive vibe, Zhu Yanyi felt happy.
Since it was New Year’s Day, Zhu Shunyao called Zhu Yanyi to come home for lunch. She didn’t refuse. At eleven in the morning, Luo Gang drove her to the small villa.
When she arrived, Zhu Yanli and Zhu Zhibin were watching New Year’s programs. Seeing Zhu Yanyi, Zhu Zhibin smiled. "Second Sister, it’s rare for you to come back."
Zhu Yanyi smiled softly. "I’ve been busy with a liver cancer patient recently."
Xie Xinlian came out of the kitchen and smiled. "Ani is back."
"Yes, I’m back to eat lunch made by Mama." Zhu Yanyi had less time for family lately. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to, but she dared not. Unknown dangers still surrounded her. Although she wanted to stay with her parents and relatives, she didn’t want to bring danger to them.
"Wait a moment. Dinner will be ready in ten minutes." Xie Xinlian returned to the kitchen.
"Aniang, come help me hold the wine bottle steady." Zhu Shunyao was pouring wine. He drank a little every meal. This wine was homemade, and the jar was nearly empty. He needed someone to hold the bottle while he lifted the jar to pour the wine through a funnel into the bottle.
"Okay." Zhu Yanli agreed and went over.
As soon as Zhu Yanli left, Zhu Zhibin waved at Zhu Yanyi. His mysterious look made Zhu Yanyi slightly surprised. She walked over. "Doumiao, what’s wrong?"
"Second Sister, Big Sister has a boyfriend." Zhu Zhibin said softly.
Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow slightly. "Big Sister will be twenty-three after the New Year. It’s normal for her to have a boyfriend."
"That boyfriend is problematic." Zhu Zhibin looked around, then said, "I don’t know his background, but when I met him, I felt he was suspicious."
Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow again. "What is Big Sister’s boyfriend’s name?"
Zhu Zhibin said seriously, "I asked Brother Niu to investigate. His name is Taishu Yuanxiang, known as Brother Xiang or Seventh Master. He is very famous in the underworld, cruel and ruthless. I heard he was engaged three times, and all three fiancées died by his hand." Zhu Zhibin had clearly had Niu Jiu investigate.
Zhu Yanyi pondered for a moment. "Doumiao, after lunch, give me the information you found. I will have someone handle this. Don’t do it yourself, to avoid danger."
"I told you so you could take over." Zhu Zhibin said directly. Although he was smart, he lacked the ability to handle some things. "Papa and Mama don’t know yet. I met him by chance when I went out with classmates to buy materials. I wouldn’t have thought much, but Big Sister and Taishu Yuanxiang were very intimate, so I had him investigated. I didn’t dare to dig deeper. Taishu Yuanxiang has too many mixed reviews. If I’m not careful, I might bring trouble. So I kept it to myself until now."
Although Niu Jiu and Peng Ming were from special forces, they were used to acting openly. Taishu Yuanxiang, being an underworld figure, was known for using any means necessary.
Zhu Yanyi rubbed Zhu Zhibin’s head. "As expected of a genius, you know how to avoid danger. Don’t ask about this anymore. I will have someone investigate."
After Zhu Yanyi finished speaking, Zhu Shunyao and Zhu Yanli came out of the wine cellar. Xie Xinlian also came out with dishes, calling out, "Okay, we can eat now."
Seeing Xie Xinlian come out with food, Zhu Yanyi and Zhu Zhibin stopped their conversation and went to help. It was rare for the whole family to be together, so the meal was happy.
"Ani, do you have time to go back to our hometown for the New Year with us this year?" Zhu Shunyao asked Zhu Yanyi.
She only knew a little about Zhu Yanyi’s situation. Since she hadn’t returned to Sicheng Town for the New Year for several years, she asked.
Zhu Yanyi pondered for a moment. "I’m not sure yet, but I’ll try to make time."
She knew that although Zhu Shunyao and her wife had settled in Beijing, they still missed Sicheng Town. Most of their relatives were there, so going back for the New Year was normal. However, Zhu Yanyi’s situation was special, and she really couldn’t say for sure.
Zhu Shunyao understood this, which is why he mentioned it early. "Anyway, if there are no accidents, your Mama and I will probably buy train tickets for around the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month. We’ll go back to clean the old house and prepare New Year goods, which takes time."
Actually, the house there was now guarded by Zhang Haifeng’s people, and they hired someone to clean it regularly, so it wasn’t too dirty. But for the New Year, they naturally wanted to clean and prepare properly.
"Alright. I’ll tell you before you leave whether I’m coming or not," Zhu Yanyi replied.