Zhu Yongfu’s left hand trembled slightly. He clenched his fist tightly. He could not let anyone see his unease. Besides, he was not sure if this was really Zhu Shenfu. Even if it was, he had ways to deal with him. He did not believe Zhu Shenfu would appear so openly and generously.
Zhu Yongfu’s thoughts were normal. A person without status could not appear like this. The current Zhu Shenfu was definitely not him.
Zhu Yanyi did not care about Zhu Yongfu’s thoughts. After finishing her task for the day, she returned to the hotel. Then she went to eat and chat with Zhu Xinfu and others.
“Grandpa, how was your trip to Sicheng Town these days?” Zhu Yanyi asked curiously, looking at Zhu Xinfu.
Zhu Xinfu smiled, showing a gentle and scholarly air. “It was good. After so many years, the thatched cottages of the past are gone. Most people have built tiled houses, and many have built multi-story buildings. Seeing such fast development is surprising. I heard you, Ani, brought this about.”
Zhu Yanyi shrugged, not surprised at all. “I had some lucky encounters when I was young. People called me the Medical Buddha Girl. Many asked for my help. It was like treating illnesses. I learned medical theory from Grandpa Yao. With the Spirit Spring water I got, I could cure common ailments. My fame spread. Then many people came to Sicheng Town to invest. It became what it is now.”
Zhu Yanyi knew the power of power of faith from her past life. Her rebirth was partly due to it. So she valued it. Everyone in the world feared death. Many wanted to live long. If a place had a Medical Buddha Girl, people would naturally follow.
Of course, Zhu Yanyi would not tell Zhu Xinfu all this. But she could explain simply.
“We heard the legend of the Medical Buddha Girl in Sicheng Town,” Zhu Xinfu nodded slightly. She was surprised when she heard Zhu Yanyi had such a title. “I heard miracles happen every time you pray?”
Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. “Yes. But it is not really a miracle. Maybe it is heaven’s love for people. Good things often happen when I pray.”
Zhu Xinfu asked, “Has it ever failed?”
“It has not failed yet,” Zhu Yanyi sighed. “But because of this, I dare not pray casually. My fame as a young divine doctor is already big. If people find out I have this ability, I do not know what will happen.”
Zhu Xinfu understood Zhu Yanyi’s meaning. Phenomena beyond nature are hard to explain with science.
Zhu Yanyi knew this well, so she no longer prayed easily.
Now, Zhu Yanyi used her medical skills to help people more. She let the title of Medical Buddha Girl fade from public view. Maybe one day, the Medical Buddha Girl would return. But that would be after Zhu Yanyi could protect herself.
Zhu Yanyi had some self-protection ability now, but not enough. She knew only when everyone looked up to her would her identity not matter. Otherwise, being a divine doctor or Medical Buddha Girl was not good for her. It was a constraint.
Zhu Xinfu saw this on his granddaughter’s face. He paused before speaking. “Ani, your clarity surprises me.”
Many talented people died young. Not because they were unhealthy, but because they were not clear-headed. Exposing their abilities without absolute certainty was dangerous. Zhu Yanyi did very well in this regard.
Zhu Yanyi smiled. “I just do not want people to disturb my peaceful life. So I keep working hard. Sometimes low-key, sometimes high-profile. It is best if people cannot figure me out.”
This unpredictability gave her plenty of time.
Zhu Xinfu understood. A look of relief appeared on his face. “I find Ani, you are really like me.”
“Come on,” Huang Meiying said directly. “If you were really like him, it would be over.”
Zhu Xinfu knew Huang Meiying was reminding her of being disabled and imprisoned for over forty years. she laughed. “I know you do not want Ani to be like me. But I was harmed because I was careless. Ani is better in this. The people around her mostly protect her. And she does not trust people easily.”
Zhu Yanyi was slightly stunned. Zhu Xinfu did not mention this issue, so she had not noticed. Indeed, since school, she had many assistants and partners. But true friends were few. Even with Ma Yaya and Zheng Fei from high school, she kept a slight distance. They stayed in touch, but she rarely shared her personal matters.
This reminded her of her past life. It was the same then. She could get along well with people in a place or unit. But once she left, contact stopped. It was as if she had never existed. Her personality seemed naturally cold.
Zhu Yanyi realized her character had a touch of ruthlessness. It was ruthlessness towards those around her. She did not care who came or who left. She did not seek deep emotional connections. Her affection was narrow, limited to only a few people.
Zhu Yanyi frowned slightly. When did she become like this? She could not figure it out. But now she understood. A person cannot live without friends. In her past life, she did not give her true heart, so she had no friends. She would not be like that in this life.
As she thought this, her state of mind broke through again. She reached the peak of Gang Strength. Now, she only needed one opportunity to enter the Lin Dan stage.
A hint of satisfaction appeared on Zhu Yanyi’s lips. Perhaps because of this breakthrough, her aura changed. It became more simple and unadorned.
Zhu Xinfu and others nearby were slightly stunned. They looked at Zhu Yanyi. “Ani, what is wrong?”
Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. “I have been cultivating internal energy. My internal energy is related to my state of mind. I had not broken through recently. Unexpectedly, I broke through while talking with Grandpa.”
It was not that she had not broken through for a long time. She broke through often. But Zhu Yanyi would not tell anyone this. She would not mention these details to anyone.