Zhu Yanyi turned to Zhu Zhibin and said, "Your second brother-in-law checked your results two days ago and told me. I think you care about me less than she does. You only remembered now, especially after you had Little Monkey. I feel I’ve lost your favor."
Zhu Yanyi saw from Zhu Zhibin’s expression that her results must be good. She replied, "If you think that way, it’s because I absolutely trust your ability, so I don’t interfere. Otherwise, if I pinched your ears every day to manage you, would you still want that? Besides, Little Monkey is cuter than you, so I guess I’m tired of the old and fond of the new. I declare, you’ve lost your favor." She laughed heartily, finding it quite amusing.
"Let’s forget it." Zhu Zhibin imagined that scene and felt a bit terrified, so he refused. "The scores are out. I’m the Capital’s top scholar. Now they are tallying the national results. If nothing unexpected happens, I might even become the National Top Scholar." Although he spoke with some uncertainty, his tone was quite confident.
"Not bad." Zhu Yanyi patted Zhu Zhibin’s shoulder. "My little top scholar. We must celebrate properly this time."
"We really need to celebrate." Zhu Yanli smiled from the side. "We also need to prepare the teacher appreciation banquet."
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Indeed."
"No, please." Zhu Zhibin shook his head. "When you were the top scholar, it wasn’t that lively."
"That’s different. I was busy then and had no time. But when I returned to Sicheng Town, didn’t I still treat the neighbors?" Zhu Yanyi said. "Because I was too busy to handle it myself, I feel yours must be celebrated well. Besides, you are the National Top Scholar, even better than me. It deserves an even bigger celebration."
Zhu Zhibin looked at Zhu Yanyi. "Why do I feel you’re doing this on purpose, as if you can’t wait for me to be bothered every day?"
Zhu Yanyi shook her head and smiled. "Don’t think that way. You must know, many people already know you are my brother. If you become the National Top Scholar and we don’t make a fuss, that would be the real problem."
"(⊙o⊙)…" Zhu Zhibin rubbed his forehead. "Second Sister, can we avoid this kind of operation? If I had known, I wouldn’t have aimed for the top scholar title."
"If you can be the top scholar but choose not to, do you want me to beat you?" Zhu Yanyi threatened, waving her fist.
"Being beaten by you is better than being a spectacle." Zhu Zhibin could already imagine that if people came to his celebration and teacher appreciation banquet, he would definitely be treated like a curiosity to be gawked at.
"Pity. You are destined to be a spectacle. Who told you to become the top scholar?" Zhu Yanyi was very good at teasing people to the point of frustration.
Zhu Zhibin could only puff out his cheeks and look at Zhu Yanyi with dissatisfaction.
Zhu Yanyi giggled but said nothing.
The news that Zhu Zhibin had also become the top scholar in the college entrance exam made everyone in the Zhu family very happy. Zhu Shunyao said seriously, "We should celebrate Doumiao properly."
Taishu Yuanxiang said, "Father, let’s hold it at my Capital Club. I will close the club for a day and use the entire place to celebrate Doumiao’s top scholar banquet."
"That works." Zhu Shunyao nodded seriously. The Zhu family now had some connections in the Capital, and with Zhu Yanyi’s relationships, there were even more people. Not to mention the Yan and Taishu families. So, a very large venue was indeed needed.
Zhu Zhibin glanced over and said, "Since we are making it big, why not wait until Little Monkey is one month old? That would be double happiness."
"That’s actually a good idea. Little Monkey’s one-month celebration is on August 3rd. Everyone is still on summer vacation, and teachers are resting too. They won’t be too busy on weekdays. That day is perfect. We can also invite Grandpa and others." Zhu Yanyi supported Zhu Zhibin’s idea. "Most importantly, I also want to use that opportunity to tell people who my sister, father, and mother are."
"Are you really deciding to announce it to the world?" Yan Aohan asked.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Over the years, because of my situation, I didn’t dare to go home for New Year’s Eve, even during festivals. Now that everyone knows about Doumiao, the Liu family will likely come looking for me soon, and they will know I have a sister. Since that’s the case, why not reveal the whole family? It saves us from people who are blind to consequences bullying my family."
"Well said." Taishu Yuanxiang added from the side. "Our family’s strength is more than enough to protect Father and Mother. There’s no need to hide anymore."
Zhu Yanyi agreed. "Yes, that’s exactly what I’m thinking. Now I have the ability to protect my parents and siblings. I won’t be afraid of anyone targeting me anymore."
Hearing this, Yan Aohan patted Zhu Yanyi’s shoulder. "If you want to do it, go ahead. I support you."
Zhu Yanyi smiled sweetly at Yan Aohan. "I knew you would support me."
"Alright. Since that’s settled, let’s fix the date for August 3rd. I will have the Capital Club cleaned up in advance and prepare several tables of banquets. By then, the news of the National Top Scholar should be confirmed. This way, we celebrate Doumiao becoming the National Top Scholar, celebrate that I have a son and Taishu Industry has an heir, and introduce Father and Mother to the public. Let people know who the Little Divine Doctor’s family members are, so no one dares to cause trouble blindly. Three birds with one stone. The timing is perfect."
Taishu Yuanxiang clapped his hands, finalizing the date and arrangements.
"Fine. Then I’ll leave the daily preparations to you, Brother-in-law." Zhu Yanyi didn’t stand on ceremony with Taishu Yuanxiang.
Taishu Yuanxiang nodded with a smile. "After your sister is discharged and sent to the Courtyard, I will arrange things during the day when I’m free." Taishu Yuanxiang was in a good mood recently. His wife and child were safe. Seeing Zhu Yanli in good spirits and his son growing day by day, he was full of joy.
"Fine. Let’s settle it then." Zhu Shunyao agreed, seeing the situation.
Zhu Zhibin muttered from the side, "I just came to deliver soup. How did we end up deciding on a teacher appreciation banquet? If I had known, I wouldn’t have told you my scores."
"Doumiao, did you forget that your second brother-in-law checked your scores? So even if you didn’t say it, we would still know." Zhu Yanyi looked at Doumiao with pity. It seemed this boy was a bit bewitched. Was she scared by them?
Zhu Yanli, having made the decision, naturally didn’t hide it from Zhu Xinfu. Zhu Xinfu immediately nodded in approval.
Zhu Yanyi smiled and said, "There is still a month left. Although Grandpa’s eyes and tongue might not be fully healed by then, the surgery on his legs will definitely be done. We can push Grandpa in his wheelchair to attend."
Zhu Xinfu nodded with a smile. He would naturally attend the wedding banquets of his grandson and great-grandson. Even if he couldn’t eat, feeling the atmosphere would be good enough.