Medicine Old Man did not care much about his departure. He sighed, then began playing chess against himself. After a while, he muttered, "Without the sharpness of youth, how can one compete with the young? Why don't I understand this truth?"
Only he heard these words.
Silver Fox looked at the invitation in his hand, a strange expression on his face. "Why did the Little Divine Doctor send me an invitation?"
Old Ma coughed. "Boss, the Little Divine Doctor said your teahouse’s pastries are excellent. She wants to borrow your pastry chefs for one day to make snacks and wedding cakes. She gave you this invitation as payment."
Silver Fox felt disbelief. "How stingy! Why not just pay money?"
Old Ma coughed again, unsure how to respond.
"What if I refuse?" Silver Fox looked at Old Ma, sensing there was more.
Old Ma looked awkward. "He said if you refuse, he will ask Yan Aohan to kidnap them. It’s only for a day or two. He knows everyone has weaknesses."
"Robber logic," Silver Fox sneered. "Why learn from Yan Aohan’s robber ways?"
Old Ma stayed silent, pretending not to be there.
After complaining, Silver Fox sighed. "Fine. Let the pastry chefs help for one day."
Old Ma knew this would be the result. Though he didn’t know the history between his boss and the Little Divine Doctor, he knew his boss cared for her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t send danger warnings. Now, despite reluctance, he agreed. Old Ma thought his boss secretly loved her, acting childish. If Silver Fox knew, he would banish Old Ma far away.
That evening, in the courtyard, Zhu Yanyi checked on the little monkey, then joined the family to discuss guests.
"Doumiao, how many friends do you have?" Zhu Shun Yao asked Zhu Zhibin, who was writing invitations.
Zhu Zhibin knew the scale was huge. "Father, can we not call them friends?"
"Nonsense. You are grown up. Are you trying to be a lonely warrior?" Zhu Shun Yao huffed.
"I won’t be like that. The scale is too scary. Can I just watch?" Zhu Zhibin looked at the long guest list, regretting agreeing to the banquet.
"The list isn’t just yours. It includes your sister’s classmates, colleagues, and your brother-in-law’s friends. Why worry?" Zhu Shun Yao didn’t see his son as timid.
"I’m not timid. I fear trouble." Zhu Zhibin felt unloved.
"Stop worrying. You go to military training in two days. Since the banquet is in early August, you only train for one week. You handle this." Zhu Shun Yao decided to handle some names himself, asking teachers and Master Hua.
Zhu Zhibin was rejected. On the third day, he was sent to the military camp for trials.
Meanwhile, Zhu Yanyi began removing Linda’s eye bandages. "Linda, don’t worry. The curtains are closed. You may feel uncomfortable at first. Adapt to the light slowly. Wear sunglasses when going out. Remove them when adapted."
"Okay." Linda was nervous but trusted Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi removed the bandages. "Linda, open your eyes slowly."
Linda’s eyes moved, then opened slowly. The room was dim, but light came through window cracks. She saw people, a young woman, and her fiancé, Che尔夫.
"You are the Little Divine Doctor," Linda said firmly. She hadn’t seen her, but knew her scent.
Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile. Che尔夫 waved her fingers before Linda’s eyes. "Linda, do you really see?"
"Che尔夫, dear, stop waving fingers. I see you." Linda smiled joyfully.
"Oh, Linda, you really see! Thank God!" Che尔夫 exclaimed dramatically.
Zhu Yanyi handed Linda sunglasses. "Wear them if you go out."
"Okay." Linda put on the sunglasses. Zhu Yanyi opened the curtains.
Linda walked out. "It’s wonderful. I see."
"You see. Congratulations," Mrs. Ophie said, having heard the news. She knew Linda’s condition. Now, she had more hope for Laura’s cure.
"You will get better too," Linda smiled.
Zhu Yanyi carried her medicine box out. "Linda is fine. Drink Chinese medicine for a few more days. I will observe for three days. If no issues, discharge after three days. Remember, no spicy food for six months. No alcohol or carbonated drinks. They harm your eyes."
"I remember. Thank you, Little Divine Doctor." Linda was grateful. Without Zhu Yanyi, she thought she was ruined. Now, she saw light again.
Linda’s cure was the first among the initial three international patients. News spread to her country. People gained new respect for the Little Divine Doctor.