Chapter 1327

Yan Aohan nodded slightly. "The situation with the leading family in Xiangjiang is quite good. Since the Chen family is unreliable, we can switch to another family."

"Understood. I will arrange it immediately." Zhou Feng left to handle the matter.

Yan Aohan then focused on other tasks, working until the afternoon. Just before Zhu Yanyi finished her shift, he went to pick her up.

When Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan arrived at the small villa, they saw Xie Zhong and Qi Qiao'er. Zhu Yanyi hurried forward and hugged Xie Zhong's arm. "Grandpa, I missed you so much."

"Oh, come on." Xie Zhong smiled, but teased, "If you really missed me, why haven't you returned to Sicheng Town for two years? Do you have the face to say that?"

"I was busy," Zhu Yanyi explained seriously.

"The first year, I was busy learning self-defense skills from Aohan. You know, the capital is full of hidden dangers. Without self-defense abilities, even with Luo Ge and others protecting me in secret, any small mistake could put me in danger. So, no matter how much I missed home, I had to endure and learn.

The second year, I traveled as a wandering doctor to gain medical experience. You wouldn't believe it, but I even worked with the peacekeeping medical department in Country W."

Xie Zhong knew Zhu Yanyi needed these experiences to grow. Hearing her explanation, he felt no resentment. "Why didn't you tell the family about your relationship with Yan Aohan?"

"I did want to, but everyone was busy. Besides, if I told my father, she would probably blame Aohan. I had to protect my man, so I stayed silent." As soon as Zhu Yanyi finished speaking, Xie Zhong laughed.

Having been her father's father-in-law for so many years, Xie Zhong understood Zhu Shunyao's personality well.

"Alright, Grandpa, let's sit down. I'll check your pulse first." Zhu Yanyi led Xie Zhong to a nearby sofa.

The others found their own seats and watched Zhu Yanyi take her pulse.

As she checked his pulse, Zhu Yanyi observed Xie Zhong's body. Soon, she had a clear idea. Her expression turned serious. "Grandpa, did you meet a stranger or experience something unusual three months ago?"

"What's wrong?" Zhu Shunyao realized there was a problem with Xie Zhong's health.

Zhu Yanyi said coldly, "Grandpa's stomach tumor was caused by someone. About three months ago, someone planted tumor viruses in your body. Fortunately, you came to the capital. Otherwise, although it looks benign now, it would turn malignant in a month. You wouldn't even survive to see the New Year."

"Who is so vicious?" Qi Qiao'er panicked. "Ani, will your Grandpa be alright?"

"As long as she is here, he will be fine," Zhu Yanyi said firmly. "I have already spoken with my Senior Brother. Grandpa will be hospitalized tomorrow. In three days, Senior Brother will perform the surgery. I will assist him, so don't worry."

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Actually, even if I weren't there, it would be fine. My Senior Brother's medical skills are very high. This surgery is minor for her."

"That's a relief." Qi Qiao'er finally relaxed and turned to Xie Zhong. "Think back. What happened around three months ago?"

Xie Zhong began to recall. "As you know, I don't go out much. I usually just go between home and the cultural station. In my free time, I teach villagers to read. I rarely go elsewhere."

She thought carefully, then slapped her head as if remembering something. "About three months ago, when I was going to the cultural station, someone on a bicycle hit me. I don't know why. I fell to the ground. The person got off and apologized, saying she had just learned to ride and was unsteady. When I fell, my hand hurt. I thought I just scraped my skin, so I didn't mind. Since she apologized sincerely, I didn't pursue it. Now I think, that person might have done it."

"Grandpa, do you remember any features of that person?" Yan Aohan asked from the side.

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "Grandpa doesn't need to describe it. Just draw it for me. Your drawing skills are excellent." After speaking, Zhu Yanyi went to prepare the ink and brush.

Xie Zhong looked at the cunning Zhu Yanyi speechlessly. "Fine, I'll draw it for you. But it's been three months, so I might not remember the details clearly."

"It's okay." Zhu Yanyi raised her eyebrows slightly. "I will give Grandpa an acupuncture needle. Then, you will clearly remember the events from three months ago."

Zhu Yanyi took out a golden needle and inserted it into Xie Zhong. Xie Zhong felt her mind go blank for a moment, then a fresh breeze seemed to enter her brain. Her memories became clearer, and the face of the person from three months ago appeared vividly in her mind.

Xie Zhong immediately picked up the pen and quickly drew the scene. A portrait was completed soon.

Xie Zhong was actually better at landscape painting, and figure painting was his weakness. However, this didn't mean he couldn't draw. Not only did he draw it, but the person in the picture was also very vivid.

When Xie Zhong put down the pen, Zhu Yanyi took the drawing and looked at it with emotion. "Grandpa, your figure painting is actually quite good." She handed the drawing to Yan Aohan, as his side could investigate faster.

Yan Aohan took it and put it away. "Grandpa, rest assured. If this person really plotted against you, the truth will not remain hidden."

Xie Zhong smiled, not taking it to heart. "With you all here, I have nothing to worry about. I originally planned to tell you after the New Year. Now that I know I was plotted against, coming to the capital early is good. I still want to see Tianyun get married."

"Yes," Zhu Yanyi laughed. "Don't worry. With me here, I can ensure Grandpa lives another thirty years without any problem."

"Haha, if that's true, I will see Tianyun marry and have children. I will have four generations under one roof. Then, even if I die, I can close my eyes in peace." Xie Zhong did not doubt Zhu Yanyi's medical skills. Since she dared to say it, it meant she could live for decades more.

The next day, Zhu Yanyi had Zhu Shunyao send Xie Zhong to the Capital Hospital to find her. She personally handled the admission procedures. Of course, publicly, Xie Zhong was placed under Gu Jingtian's care, so no one knew that Xie Zhong was Zhu Yanyi's maternal grandfather.

After looking at the tumor images taken by the scanner, Gu Jingtian smiled. "Grandpa Xie, rest assured. Your tumor is currently benign. I will arrange for traditional Chinese medicine surgery in the next two days. It will not damage your body."