Zhu Shun Yao’s voice trembled slightly, not from panic, but from excitement. "The proudest thing in my life, along with my wife, is not founding the Azure Sovereign Group, but raising three capable children. They have found their own paths in different fields. This brings us great joy."
Many people had asked him how he raised such excellent children. To be honest, he had let them grow freely.
His tone carried a hint of helplessness. "I have no choice. As you might say, I am an uneducated farmer. If I had tried to teach them, I might have hindered their progress. So, I could only let them be. Unexpectedly, this freedom produced three talents. This is my luck, but also my shame as a father. My children walked their own paths step by step."
Zhu Shun Yao paused. "As parents, we are proud of our three successful children and心疼 their hard work. My wife and I come from farming families and could not help with their studies. All we could do was support them. I ask you all to support them as well."
The guests were slightly stunned. They had not expected Zhu Shun Yao to face his background so openly. They admired his broad-mindedness. It was likely this character that allowed him to raise three talents in different fields. Applause erupted again, acknowledging Zhu Shun Yao. From today on, the Zhu family had a place in the capital.
After speaking, Zhu Shun Yao stepped aside. Zhu Yanyi walked forward and scanned the room.
The aura of the Little Divine Doctor made everyone’s hearts tremble at just one glance. The room fell instantly silent, showing how high her status was in everyone’s minds.
"I am Zhu Yanyi. No need for further introduction; you should all know me." A faint smile touched Zhu Yanyi’s lips.
"Since I started on the path of medicine, I never imagined reaching this position. But since I am here, I accept it calmly. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are natural. However, if I can reduce the suffering of the living, I feel proud as a doctor. With this belief, I studied hard from childhood. I hope my skills can relieve patients' pain."
Zhu Yanyi spoke casually. "But I found that being a doctor is not safe. Others cannot treat certain illnesses, but I can. So, I became a sought-after person."
This sounded like self-mockery, but it revealed the truth. "Being sought-after is better than people dying from treatable diseases. I do not care about others' opinions. I know what I am doing.
What I care about is my duty. I am a doctor, and my duty is to treat those who need it. However, my good skills have brought trouble. I will not specify what kind, but smart people here understand. Especially, my relatives often face danger."
Zhu Yanyi narrated naturally. "First, my senior brother, Gu Jingtian, the director of the Capital Hospital. Her car was tampered with. If a patient’s family member had not discovered it, the world would have lost a compassionate doctor.
Second, my younger brother was attacked abroad and nearly disfigured. Actually, without me, he would have been disfigured."
Remembering Zhu Zhibin’s injuries, Zhu Yanyi still saw the scene clearly. If her medical skills had not been solid, even plastic surgery would have left scars.
"Of course, the culprit is not from our country. So, I restrained my anger. It was an external attack, and I could not vent my rage on innocent people. Seeing the matter resolved, I did not pursue it further."
Zhu Yanyi’s sharp eyes swept the room. "But what I cannot tolerate is that a month ago, my pregnant sister was pushed and hit a table corner, causing premature birth. I noticed that someone seems to like troubling my relatives."
A cold smile appeared on Zhu Yanyi’s lips. "Some of you may say you do not know or recognize my relatives. Therefore, considering this, I take this opportunity of my nephew’s one-month celebration to introduce my relatives. This way, you will not fail to recognize them later."
"Some things can happen once, but not twice. Twice, but not thrice. I believe you all understand this principle."
As Zhu Yanyi finished, the smart guests understood. She was saying that the previous three incidents were in the past. She assumed people did not know her relatives, so she did not pursue them. But now that she had spoken, a fourth incident would not be tolerated. She did not know what she would do next.
Zhu Yanyi’s words made the guests silent. They all did one thing: memorize the faces of Zhu Yanyi’s relatives to avoid offending them unintentionally.
Zhu Yanyi’s smile remained. "Of course, I trust your quality. Do not let fear stop you. I am easy to talk to. If my relatives offend you unintentionally, you can come to me. I am reasonable and will not blame you randomly. Just talk it out."
This was too protective. It meant: if my family offends you, bear it. Do not retaliate. If you want trouble, come to me. But who dares to trouble Zhu Yanyi? That would be walking to their own death.
Zhu Yanyi looked gentle, seemingly unbothered by her words. She spoke happily. "I believe you all understand. Rest assured, I am very easy to talk to."
If this is easy to talk to, then no one in the world is, the guests thought silently.
Zhu Yanyi ignored their thoughts and continued. "Now, I solemnly introduce my relatives." Her smile felt like a heavy burden to others.
She did not care. She began to introduce her relatives seriously. Although Taishu Yuanxiang had already introduced them, the meaning of Zhu Yanyi’s introduction was different.