Chapter 199: This Feels So Good

“Cough, cough.” Xie Yijun coughed repeatedly after hearing her words. It felt like her environment was a bit like hell, but thinking about it, it made sense. Zhu Yanyi lived in a simple environment and was indeed not suitable for the entertainment circle. Xie Yijun only mentioned it because she liked Zhu Yanyi’s image and couldn’t help but suggest it. It was just for fun, not because she really wanted Zhu Yanyi to enter the entertainment circle.

“Alright, it’s all Uncle’s fault. If you don’t want to go, then don’t go. But if you come to Shanghai in the future, remember to find Uncle.” Xie Yijun paused for a moment, then said, “The holidays will be here soon. Why don’t you come to Shanghai for a trip? I’ll take you around properly.”

Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment. “Let’s see. I need to go to Kyoto first to visit my masters. It’s been five years, and I miss them very much. They wrote to me this time, asking me to go to Kyoto during the summer vacation. They want to test what I’ve learned on my own over these five years. If I have time left after that, I’ll go to Shanghai to visit Uncle Yijun.”

“Okay.” Xie Yijun was curious about who Zhu Yanyi’s masters were, but since she didn’t say, she wouldn’t press further.

Over the next few days, Zhu Yanyi strengthened Xie Yijun’s body with medicinal meals and used golden needles for acupuncture to heal her old injuries one by one.

Xie Yijun had many old injuries from her early days as an extra. Under Zhu Yanyi’s treatment, she felt like she had regained her youth in just half a month. First, she felt more energetic than before. Then, her legs felt lighter, and the dullness in her chest eased. She had to admit that Zhu Yanyi’s medical skills were truly remarkable. This made Xie Yijun value Zhu Yanyi even more.

After Xie Yijun recovered, she didn’t leave the Xie family immediately. Instead, she planned to stay for a few more days to spend time with her adoptive parents. Zhu Yanyi, however, went home. She still needed to help her sister recover her spirit.

When she got home, she saw Xie Xinlian looking very happy. “Ani, I’ve learned almost two hundred characters now.” In just half a month, Xie Xinlian had learned nearly two hundred characters. It showed how hard she had worked.

“Really?” Zhu Yanyi looked surprised and happy. “Mom, you’re so amazing.”

“That’s thanks to your aunt and dad. They’ve been teaching me.” Xie Xinlian said shyly.

Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment. “I think Mom and Auntie, you should review basic sewing skills first. Things like whether the stitches are even and if the thread is straight. Anyway, the weather is getting hotter soon. You can make some summer clothes for Dad and Doumiao. I’ll draw some simple patterns for you. If you do a good job, you can sell some. It’s like practicing earning money. Later, when you attend classes, you can learn and earn money at the same time. A busy life will make you very happy.”

“Okay, draw the patterns for us.” Xie Xinlian’s confidence had grown a lot since she started learning characters. Having a goal in life made her happy no matter what.

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly and took a few patterns from her room’s drawer, handing them to Xie Xinlian. Xie Xinlian didn’t even look at them; she just took them and left. “I’ll go study them with your aunt. You make dinner today.”

Zhu Yanyi could only smile helplessly. But she liked seeing her mom living such a lively life.

It was still early, so Zhu Yanyi didn’t need to cook right away. She casually picked up a medical book and started reading. When Zhu Shun Yao came in, he saw Zhu Yanyi reading and laughed. “If you hadn’t come back, I would have gone to your grandfather’s house to find you.”