Chapter 133 Family Status

Chapter 133 Family Status

Lu Xingzhou reminded, "Ahem, let’s eat first?"

Grandpa Lu put down the cashmere sweater in his hand, "Yes, yes, let’s eat first."

Lu Hanchuan guided Ye Xiaoxiao to her seat at the dining table.

The table was filled with chicken, duck, fish, seafood, and prawns, with only two vegetarian dishes as garnish—it was quite a feast.

This meal clearly showed how much the Lu Family cared.

Lu Hanchuan piled food onto Ye Xiaoxiao’s plate, "Eat more."

Yun Chengxiu said, "Xiao Xiao, help yourself to whatever you like. You must be worn out from your studies."

Xiao Xiao replied, "We’re in our first year, the coursework isn’t too heavy."

Yun Chengxiu asked, "I heard from Lu Hanchuan that you’re studying traditional Chinese medicine. Are you interested in it?"

Xiao Xiao nodded, "Yes."

Yun Chengxiu said, "It’s great that you’re studying traditional Chinese medicine. Although there aren’t many students, the teachers are top-notch."

Yun Chengxiu didn’t fret over future job prospects. Not to mention that Peking University students are already in high demand, with the Lu Family’s status in the capital, securing a job for the younger generation would be a breeze.

Moreover, the state of traditional Chinese medicine in China, although not a booming field, boasts many renowned practitioners.

Old Madam Lu chimed in, "Later, have Xiao Xiao check my pulse."

Lu Xingzhou asked, puzzled, "Mom, are you feeling unwell?"

Old Madam Lu glared at her son, "Can’t I get checked out even if I’m fine?"

Lu Xingzhou thought, "Got it, she’s just showing her support."

They exchanged a few words before digging in, and the Lu Family ate in relative silence.

Ye Xiaoxiao ate in silence and spent some time with the elders after the meal.

"Grandma, you’re in pretty good health, just keep an eye on your blood sugar and blood pressure."

Old Madam Lu nodded obediently, "Alright, alright."

Looks like she’d have to stash the chocolates in her room.

Grandpa Lu watched with keen interest from the side.

Usually, he gave the doctor a hard time during check-ups.

But he was very curious about the medical skills of his future granddaughter-in-law.

Ye Xiaoxiao also took Grandpa Lu’s pulse, "Grandpa, your heart isn’t in great condition."

Grandpa Lu agreed, "Yes, yes, the doctor said the same thing."

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "As long as you take your medicine on time, there’s no big problem. If you feel unwell, I can come by next time to give you acupuncture."

Ye Xiaoxiao told Grandpa Lu that she had recently been helping a patient with heart problems through acupuncture, which had been very effective.

Mr. Lu: "Can traditional Chinese medicine also treat heart disease?"

Mrs. Lu: "If Xiao Xiao says so, then it’s probably true. You don’t understand traditional Chinese medicine."

Mr. Lu muttered, "What do you mean I don’t understand? I was treated by traditional Chinese medicine when I was a child."

"Dad, Mom, Xiao Xiao is still a student. Stop bombarding her with questions. You should listen to the doctor and go for regular check-ups."

Lu Xingzhou was getting a headache. The old man was very resistant to going to the hospital, and every trip was a battle.

He suspected that the old man asking the young girl to check his pulse was just a way to avoid going to the hospital.

Mr. Lu: "You don’t understand traditional Chinese medicine either, so keep quiet."

Lu Xingzhou: "..."

He decided to have a good talk with his son.

Yun Chengxiu gave Ye Xiaoxiao a red envelope, "Xiao Xiao, these two red envelopes, one is for you, and the other is also for you."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "...Thank you, Aunt Yun."

Yun Chengxiu gently touched Ye Xiaoxiao's cheek, "Good girl, don’t be shy. This is what you deserve."

Ye Xiaoxiao spent the morning with the Lu family, and in the afternoon, she went with Lu Hanchuan to Song Guangjing's place.

Lu Hanchuan wasn’t treated the same way at Song Guangjing's place as Ye Xiaoxiao was at the Lu family.

He always felt that Old Master Song didn’t like him, but that was normal. After all, in the old master's eyes, he was the 'pig' trying to take the cabbage.

Song Guangjing talked about the new factory with Ye Xiaoxiao, and then invited the two of them to stay for dinner.

Only after they left did Ye Xiaoxiao finally have some time alone with Lu Hanchuan.

Lu Hanchuan: "What have you been up to lately?"

Ye Xiaoxiao then told him about the tasks Song Guangjing had assigned her.

"Is there anything you need help with?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Not for now. My master’s got my back."

Lu Hanchuan: "If you need anything, be sure to tell me. Let me feel useful too."

Ye Xiaoxiao laughed, "I understand."

Lu Hanchuan took Ye Xiaoxiao’s hand and kissed her fingertip, "Don’t forget my gift."

She blushed and withdrew her hand, saying seriously, "I will remember."

Lu Hanchuan took her back to school. Since it was already dark, he walked her all the way to her dorm before leaving.

"When are you leaving? Let me know ahead of time, and I’ll get your tickets."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "My third brother is coming to Beijing, and I’ll be going home with him."

Lu Hanchuan: "That’s good. I didn’t like the idea of you traveling alone. I’ll take you to the station when you leave."

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement.

After New Year's Day, this semester of university life is winding down.

We've mostly covered the textbook material, and the teachers just want us to review more, followed by some extended cases.

Ye Xiaoxiao finally got to see Ye Changning.

Ye Changning waved enthusiastically when he saw Xiao Xiao.

"Xiao Xiao, all the clothes I brought here are winter styles. Those down jackets are way nicer than our cotton-padded jackets."

Ye Xiaoxiao had just finished class. "Third brother, where are you staying? Still at the guesthouse nearby?"

Ye Changning: "No, we're staying at a guesthouse near the factory compound. I came all this way to see you. When do you finish your exams? By the time you finish, our goods will probably be sold out.

Third brother brought a whole truckload of goods this time, hoping to make a killing before New Year's."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "We'll probably finish our exams this week."

Ye Changning handed the things in his hand to Ye Xiaoxiao. "Okay, I'll come get you after your exams."

After saying that, he was about to leave.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Third brother, can't you stay a little longer?"

Ye Changning: "Nah, your third brother's a busy man these days. By the way, about that plaster business we discussed last time, I think it could work. We'll talk it over after your exams."

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded. "Okay, third brother, just leave me the address, and I'll come find you after I finish my exams."

Ye Changning left an address for Ye Xiaoxiao and then hurriedly left.

Ye Xiaoxiao carried the stuff upstairs and saw a beautiful red down jacket inside.

Ye Xiaoxiao figured her third brother had pretty basic taste.

He probably thinks a young girl has to wear red.

Xia Li: "Xiao Xiao! Is that a cotton-padded jacket?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Looks like a down jacket to me."

Wang Jiao: "My mom's got one too, but it's nowhere near as nice as yours."

Xia Li: "Xiao Xiao, just tell me the price so I can stop dreaming."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "My third brother just handed it to me."

Xia Li sighed sadly. "Why can't I have a brother like that?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "My third brother sells clothes, but he's now taking the goods to sell elsewhere."

Wang Jiao looked at Ye Xiaoxiao's down jacket and really wanted to have a similar one. "Xiao Xiao, if you had told us earlier, we could have directly bought clothes from your third brother."

Ye Xiaoxiao helplessly said: "My third brother never shows up when you expect him. If you wait for him, you might not know when you can wear new clothes."