Chapter 195: The Zhang family sent someone over to apologize.

Chapter 195: The Zhang family sent someone over to apologize.

"However, those few youths from the Yujia seem to be studying in a private school run by a scholar," Old Mao said. "Ah Lin is in the county school, so they're not in the same place."

Grandfather Liu wasn't concerned at all. "What's the big deal? Just have Ah Lin figure out a way. He's always been clever and full of tricks; he'll definitely come up with something."

Old Mao laughed. "Alright, I'll talk to Ah Lin later. The old master has entrusted him with such an important task; that kid will probably be thrilled."

Once they settled the matter, they sipped another half pot of tea.

Grandfather Liu wasn’t used to the tea here, so after a short rest, he got up to leave.

Just as he was about to leave, Grandfather Liu remembered something else.

"Ah Wu seems to like the mung bean pastries from a certain shop, right?" Grandfather Liu asked Old Mao.

Old Mao pointed to the pastry shop at the end of the street. "It’s right there."

Grandfather Liu complained, "Young girls just love these sweet things."

Despite his complaints, he walked briskly toward the pastry shop.

However, just as Grandfather Liu reached the end of the street, before he could even turn, a runaway carriage rushed out from a connecting street, heading straight for him.

Old Mao's face changed, and he quickly pulled Grandfather Liu back.

Although Grandfather Liu narrowly avoided the runaway carriage, he was still somewhat frightened. Being older, and having stayed up all night thinking about Ah Wu, he felt a bit dizzy and hadn’t rested well. In that moment, he couldn’t catch his breath and passed out.

Old Mao was so scared he nearly lost it. "Grandfather!"

Just as Old Mao was at a loss, Xingxing rushed over.

She had just left the pastry shop with Wei Pozi and saw the carriage nearly hit Grandfather Liu.

Although it didn’t hit him, it seemed the old master had fainted because of the carriage.

Xingxing was anxious and hurried over.

Having studied medicine with Daxisipo for some time, she knew some basic first aid techniques.

Xingxing quickly told Old Mao, "Grandpa, loosen his collar and lay him down flat!"

Old Mao was stunned. Was this little girl teaching him how to save someone?

For some reason, Old Mao instinctively followed Xingxing’s instructions, moved by her urgency and clarity.

Xingxing took out a small box of ointment from her pouch. Daxisipo had given her this ointment, which had a refreshing and invigorating effect.

She opened the small box and applied some ointment to both of Grandfather Liu's temples.

Old Mao held his breath, not daring to speak.

Lying on the ground, Grandfather Liu felt a cool sensation seep into his skin from his temples, slowly bringing him back to consciousness.

That force seemed to clear some of the foggy haze from his mind.

Grandfather Liu twitched his hand slightly.

Old Mao had been holding his breath, staring at Grandfather Liu. Seeing his hand move slightly, he was so excited: "He's moving! He's moving!—Grandfather, Grandfather!"

In the end, Grandfather Liu forced his eyes open and saw Old Mao with tears in his eyes, on the verge of crying.

And next to him crouched Yujia's little granddaughter, clapping her hands happily. "Grandpa is awake!"

……

Grandfather Liu lay on a bed in the nearby medical clinic, where the doctor was instructing Old Mao on getting medicine.

He had wanted to go home and then call for a doctor, but Old Mao insisted that he get checked out nearby before returning to the Liu family villa.

Xingxing also said seriously, "...Grandpa, you should listen!"

For once, Grandfather Liu nodded in agreement.

Old Mao came back with the medicine to regulate his qi and blood, looking relieved. "Thank goodness Grandfather is fine, otherwise, I wouldn't know how to explain it."

Xingxing, hearing that Grandfather Liu was fine, patted her little chest in relief. "I'm glad Grandpa's okay! Then I can leave with peace of mind!"

Grandfather Liu coughed twice. "...Little girl, thank you. Today, you not only showed me the way but also saved me."

Xingxing waved her hands repeatedly. "It's Grandpa's good fortune. I didn't do much."

She bid farewell to Grandfather Liu, saying, "I'm leaving now, Grandpa, please take care of your health!"

After that, Wei Pozi took Xingxing away.

As he lay in bed, Grandfather Liu suddenly remarked to Old Mao, "...Since Ah Wu arrived, she never held a banquet to entertain her female companions."

Old Mao understood. "Are you thinking of having Ah Wu and Ah Lin co-host a banquet?"

Ah Lin would take care of the male guests, and Ah Wu would handle the female guests?

Grandfather Liu groggily hummed.

Old Mao didn't ask further but secretly noted it in his heart.

……

That evening, when Ah Wu got home and heard about Grandfather Liu fainting after being startled by the carriage, she hurried to his bedroom, her hair ornaments disheveled from running.

"Grandfather, are you okay?" Ah Wu asked anxiously.

Grandfather Liu, leaning against a pillow, was slowly drinking his medicine. Seeing how worried his granddaughter was, he slowly smiled. "I'm fine, Ah Wu, don't worry."

But Ah Wu was still very worried and sat next to Grandfather Liu like a little dog, refusing to leave.

Grandfather Liu felt warm inside but said, "What are you waiting here for? Do you want me to treat you to dinner?"

Ah Wu, with red eyes, pouted, "Grandfather! I just want to make sure you finish your medicine. What if you secretly pour it away?"

Ah Wu spoke frankly, making Grandfather Liu blush.

He had only skipped his medicine two or three times, and Ah Wu had caught him once. Now, every time he had to take his medicine, Ah Wu would show up and make sure he drank it all.

"Grandfather, you must take care of your health," Ah Wu said, her eyes welling up with tears. "... What will I do without you if you get sick? ... Please, you have to take your medicine properly."

Grandfather Liu felt his heart soften.

His granddaughter knew how much he worried about her and deliberately said this to make him take his medicine properly.

Who says Ah Wu is stupid?

His Ah Wu is the sweetest, most well-behaved girl in the world.

"..." Grandfather Liu glanced at the dark, bitter liquid, took a deep breath, and downed it in one go.

The steward reported from outside that a representative from the Zhang family had come to apologize.

Grandfather Liu glanced at Old Mao.

Old Mao said, "The carriage that nearly ran us over earlier belongs to the Zhang family."