Tao Jin is a very proper person and doesn't chat while eating.

The entire meal was quiet, and Tao Yue behaved herself properly, though she would occasionally use serving chopsticks to put food on Su Yan's plate.

After they had almost finished eating, Tao Jin said unhurriedly, "Miss Su, my grandmother's health has changed a lot after eating the medicinal food you made. I also learned about the pricing from Tao Yue, but don't you think the price might be too expensive?"

It starts at 10,000, not 10,000.

Does anyone know how much more is needed to start this process?

In this impoverished era, such a price would indeed be alarming.

Su Yan could understand, but she still didn't change her mind. She smiled and said, "Mr. Tao's watch is worth more than ten thousand. Do you really think it's a waste to spend this much money on your grandmother?"

Tao Jin frowned, surprised that a girl from the countryside could have such a sharp eye.

After a moment's hesitation, he slowly said, "Miss Su, I don't lack this money, but I don't want to waste it."

Tao Yue's face changed upon hearing this, and she said anxiously, "Brother! Why are you saying such awful things?"

She wanted to explain to Su Yan, but Su Yan spoke first: "I understand Mr. Tao's concerns. I have already told Miss Tao that if my medicinal diet is ineffective, I will refund your money in full. This is my greatest sincerity."

"Are you kidding me?" Tao Jin looked at her suspiciously.

Su Yan raised an eyebrow. "I'm a boring person, so I never joke about serious things."

Tao Jin couldn't help but laugh. "This is the first time I've heard someone describe themselves like that. Okay, then I'll have you customize a medicinal diet for me. What's the procedure?"

“Mr. Tao is my first customer, so I’ll give you a discount. No matter what your grandmother’s condition is, I’ll charge you this price. I’ll cover any extra cost myself, but you have to pay in full. I don’t offer credit,” Su Yan said.

“I don’t usually buy on credit,” Tao Jin said readily. “If you have a bank account, I can have my secretary transfer the money directly. Also, how long do you need to take this medicinal diet? Are there any side effects? My grandmother is old and can’t handle the hassle.”

He wouldn't let it go if his grandmother experienced any adverse effects after taking the medicinal diet.

Su Yan explained, "The duration of consumption needs to be adjusted according to the individual's condition. When it's time to finish, I will give you a formula to help the elderly consolidate their health. The consolidation diet can be taken continuously without any side effects. After all, I am responsible for medicines, and I will be more cautious than you in using them."

The elderly lady is getting on in years, so I suggest you find her a place to stay so I can cook for her and deliver the food to her every day. Alternatively, you can send someone to pick it up, and she can return home once she's almost done. It usually won't take more than two weeks.

Tao Jin was skeptical that her body could be fully recovered in just two weeks.

However, she didn't seem to be lying, so let's trust her for now.

"I have a question that may be presumptuous. If it is inconvenient for Miss Su to answer, she may choose not to."

"Go ahead and ask."

"Miss Su looks quite young, so why do you know about medicinal cuisine? It's because several famous doctors I know only gradually began to master the essence of medicinal cuisine when they were in their thirties."

“It’s a family heirloom,” Su Yan replied without hesitation. “I’ve been learning it since I was a child, otherwise I wouldn’t dare to be so ostentatious.”

With a family tradition in mind, Tao Jin decided not to press the matter further.

Of course, he doesn't believe it, and it doesn't matter to him.

As long as we can take good care of Grandma's health, that's all that matters.

After agreeing to go back later to check on Grandma Tao's health, Su Yan left her account number and went back to the hospital to wait.

Tao Jin and Tao Yue paid the bill before leaving the state-run restaurant and heading towards the bank.

"Brother, I'll stay and keep Grandma company. It would be best if we rented a place next to Miss Su's house, that would be more convenient," Tao Yue said solicitously.

Tao Jin glanced at her and asked, "Xiaoyue, you seem to really like Su Yan?"

Tao Yue hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, I don't know why, but I felt a sense of familiarity with her the moment I saw her. And don't you think she's very cool? Everyone calls her Boss Su. She's only 18 and she's already a boss, and a female boss at that!"

Tao Yue's eyes were full of admiration.

Fortunately, Su Yan is a woman, otherwise Tao Jin would really have to be on guard.

"You've met plenty of female bosses, how come you're so spineless?"

"You don't understand," Tao Yue retorted. "I think Su Yan is even more capable than you. She just wasn't born into a good family environment, otherwise she could have soared even higher. Brother, what business opportunities do you have in the future that you could collaborate with her on?"

Tao Yue couldn't explain her feelings for Su Yan either. She just liked and admired her and wanted to be close to her. She found it quite strange herself.

She doesn't have many friends in Beijing because many people approach her because of her status and money.

She is rather naive, but not stupid.

Moreover, she has a soft personality and doesn't know how to refuse, so she always acts like a proud and aloof young lady in public, giving people the feeling that she is difficult to get along with, and naturally, not many people dare to get close to her.

Tao Jin: "..." What kind of bewitching potion did Su Yan give his sister?

After transferring the money to Su Yan's account at the bank, the brother and sister returned to the hospital.

When they arrived at the ward, Su Yan had already finished examining Grandma Tao.

After writing down Grandma Tao's problems on a piece of paper, she said to her brother and sister, "Grandma Tao's sleep has always been very light. She has a habit of getting up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. She also has high blood pressure and osteoporosis. This time she was hospitalized because of a sprained ankle, which proves that Grandma is not physically strong and needs to lie in bed often. She gets very tired after walking for a while."

Grandma Tao nodded, "That's right, you're absolutely right. You're such a capable young lady, and your medical skills are superb. It's truly rare to find someone your age like this."

Upon hearing this, Su Yan smiled and explained, "I'm not a doctor, nor do I know any medical skills. I just need to assess the patient's physical condition when making customized medicinal meals, so I only know a little bit about it. Grandma Tao thinks too highly of me; I can't possibly be worthy of that title."

Grandma Tao was amused by her words and laughed. "You're such a funny child. Unlike your brother and sister, Tao Jin is a quiet person and Tao Yue is a pushover. Neither of them can talk to me."

"Grandma!" Tao Yue's face turned as red as a boiled shrimp. "How can you talk to your own granddaughter like that!"

“I’m not wrong,” Grandma Tao said.

Tao Jin didn't say anything; he wasn't one to joke around.

Su Yan said, "Grandma Tao has been hospitalized for three or four days. Her foot should be almost healed. I'm going to the mountain to collect herbs tomorrow and prepare the things I need, so I'll start making medicinal cuisine the day after tomorrow. Remember to tell me where you've moved to by then."

"Going up the mountain to gather herbs?" Tao Yue asked curiously, "Can you take me with you?"