Chapter 2271

"Okay." Miao Kai went to prepare.

Zhu Yanyi asked Principal Liu, "Principal Liu and Mrs. Liu, have you had breakfast?"

"We have. It was delivered by Aoyan Herbal Cuisine. It was delicious," Principal Liu said. "But how much does it cost? We need to settle the bill with you."

"No need," Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Since the Principal is here, I can certainly afford to treat you to breakfast. And don't worry about my ability to pay. I own Aoyan Herbal Cuisine."

Surprise flashed in the eyes of Principal Liu and the others. They hadn't expected such a delicious herbal restaurant to belong to Zhu Yanyi.

Zhu Yanyi laughed, "Actually, it’s not accurate to say I opened it. It’s one of my businesses. All the herbs used in the restaurant follow my formulas."

"No wonder it tastes so good. I feel much more energetic after eating it," Mrs. Liu said.

"The purpose of herbal cuisine is to improve health. So I use herbs that nourish the body. Eating them regularly strengthens the physique," Zhu Yanyi explained with a smile. "Usually, Chinese medicine is taken after meals. Since you’ve finished breakfast, you can take the medicine when it arrives. Then I’ll come back to give the Principal acupuncture. Acupuncture is done every three days. After this session, I’ll return in three days. The herbal soup must be taken daily. I’ll have Miao Kai deliver it to you."

"Okay," Principal Liu nodded immediately. "If you’re busy, you don’t need to worry about us."

Zhu Yanyi smiled slightly. "Because of the upcoming wedding, I rarely visit the hospital. But I still have time to set aside for your acupuncture and follow-up visits."

"Zhu Yanyi, it seems your husband has quite a background," Mrs. Liu said cautiously.

"Yes, my husband is somewhat well-known. His elders and relatives are capable people," Zhu Yanyi said vaguely. She didn’t fear Yan Aohan’s identity being revealed, but she didn’t want anyone to bother her.

Mrs. Liu wanted to say more, but Principal Liu coughed. "I’m thirsty. Pour me some water."

Zhu Yanyi just smiled. "Principal Liu, Mrs. Liu, please rest. The medicine will arrive in about half an hour. I’ll return in forty minutes to give the Principal acupuncture." She nodded as a greeting and left.

After Zhu Yanyi left, Mrs. Liu looked at Principal Liu. "Why did you stop me? That young man said yesterday that her husband is called Young Master Yan. She is very famous in Beijing."

"So what? That’s their business. Although Zhu Yanyi attended middle school in our city, she helped get me into Beijing First Hospital and treated me personally. Didn’t you hear Miao Kai? Zhu Yanyi’s medical skills surpass any doctor. Even foreigners want her to treat them. Her personal treatment is enough. What more do you expect?" Principal Liu looked at Mrs. Liu with dissatisfaction.

"I was just thinking that our second son is graduating soon. It would be great if he could find an internship in Beijing. Even if he isn’t assigned to work there in the future, it would look good on his resume," Mrs. Liu said.

"Eat only as much as your stomach can hold. Our second son’s grades are what they are. If he is truly good, he will naturally be assigned to a good unit for internship. If not, even if he is placed beside a big boss, he won’t amount to anything. So don’t mention this again," Principal Liu said. On this point, he was very principled.

In her practice chamber, Zhu Yanyi quickly learned the reason for the argument between Principal Liu and Mrs. Liu from the bonsai on the table. She raised an eyebrow slightly. At least Principal Liu was sensible. It wasn’t in vain that she had treated her.

Arranging an internship for someone wasn’t difficult, but Zhu Yanyi disliked people trying to take advantage of her. Especially if they tried to take advantage of Yan Aohan, that crossed a line.

So, if Mrs. Liu had asked directly without mentioning Yan Aohan, Zhu Yanyi might have helped. Now, Zhu Yanyi pretended not to know.

However, she did learn the details through the bonsai.

The matter was simple. Principal Liu’s son was studying at a third-tier university in Beijing and was about to graduate. He wanted to find an internship. His grades weren’t the best, but they were decent. He was honest, which meant he didn’t know how to scheme. Because he couldn’t scheme, there was no need to worry about future complications.

Zhu Yanyi understood and had an idea. She wouldn’t intervene for now. If Principal Liu’s son could find a suitable job on her own, that would be best. If not, she could secretly help later. But she wouldn’t let Mrs. Liu know, to avoid future trouble.

Zhu Yanyi was a cultivator. Cultivators were sincere to those they cared about and ruthless to those they didn’t. Mrs. Liu fell into the latter category. Since she didn’t care for her, Zhu Yanyi didn’t bother with her affairs. There was no karmic connection between them, so she had no intention of playing the saint.

Forty minutes later, Zhu Yanyi arrived on time to give Principal Liu acupuncture.

She used the Thirteen Needles of Withered Wood. This technique nourished Principal Liu’s stomach and internal organs, reviving her vitality. Black sweat appeared after the acupuncture. Zhu Yanyi said, "This is impurities forced out of your body. You can call it toxins harming your body. When the black impurities are gone, your body will be healthy again."

After finishing the acupuncture, Zhu Yanyi said, "Alright, Principal Liu. You can take a shower and rest. I’ll come back in three days for the next session. Remember to drink the herbal soup Tian Kai delivers these days. Don’t throw it away. The medicine is stronger now, so it will taste a bit more bitter than usual."

"It’s fine. I’m not a child. I’m not afraid of bitter medicine," Principal Liu said with a smile.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "I naturally know you aren’t afraid of bitter medicine. But it’s better to be clear about some things."

After giving further medical advice, Zhu Yanyi left.

During this time, Mrs. Liu didn’t mention her son again, likely because Principal Liu had scolded her.

Zhu Yanyi pretended not to know and left.

Since there wasn’t much to do, Zhu Yanyi didn’t stay in the hospital all day. She needed to prepare for the wedding at home. Especially the quilt for her parents-in-law, which she was making by hand, was only one-third complete. Going home early would allow her to continue working on it.