Ye Qingqing had originally planned to travel to China, but hadn't made a decision yet. This time, when Tsumabuki Minami sought medical treatment, she agreed to go, both to treat Tsumabuki Mai's illness and to travel, killing two birds with one stone.

Tsumabuki Minami was very grateful. When he finished the meal and said goodbye, he kept bowing to her, his politeness was almost unbearable.

"I'm going back to my country tomorrow. Dr. Ye, let me know the time, and I'll pick you up at the airport," Tsumabuki Minami said sincerely.

"Okay, I'll contact you once I've booked the tickets. Just call me by my name. I'm not qualified to be a miracle doctor, and I can't guarantee I can cure your sister, but I'll do my best."

It's important to be upfront about this: Tsumabu Mai's illness sounds more serious than Sweetie's back then, and Ye Qingqing really isn't sure.

Tsumabuki Minami smiled bitterly, "Let's do our best and leave the rest to fate. The doctor who has been treating Mai for nearly ten years has also advised us to give up. Dr. Ye... Miss Ye, you don't need to have any psychological burden. It's a blessing for our whole family that you can cure her. If... Mai is unfortunate... then it has nothing to do with Miss Ye."

At the last sentence, Tsumabuki Minami almost choked up. If it weren't for Master Nie's sake, his tears would definitely have flowed again.

Ye Qingqing smiled. This person was reasonable, but a bit too sentimental. She was actually more curious about Tsumabuki Minami's family background, feeling that Tsumabuki Minami's personality was most likely related to his family environment.

But she later realized that her guess was completely off the mark.

After Tsumabuki Minami left, Ye Qingqing also bid farewell to the master.

"Come play again next time, Little Green. I've almost finished my candy pills. Could you give me some more? Here's the money for the candy."

Master Nie stopped Ye Qingqing, handed her a stack of money, and asked, "Is this enough?"

He's an adult; he can't take advantage of a child. He absolutely has to pay.

Most importantly, Master Nie is not short of money. He has won so many championships that the prize money is considerable. In addition, he enjoys national subsidies, and his food, drink, accommodation and transportation are basically reimbursed by the government, so he has nowhere to spend his money.

Ye Qingqing was startled and quickly pulled her hands behind her back; she couldn't accept the master's money.

"The sugar pills only cost a few dollars to make, it doesn't cost much. You are Xiaotong's master, just like my master. It's only right for a disciple to show respect to his master. Talking about money would be too formal!"

Ye Qingqing flattered Master Nie with a beaming smile, making both Master Nie and her cousin smile from ear to ear, which pleased them greatly.

"Then I won't buy it. When you come to visit me during the Chinese New Year, I'll give you a red envelope."

The master, being a man of true character, immediately took the money back, intending to give Ye Qingqing a large red envelope for the New Year.

Ye Qingqing smiled and agreed, then took her leave. Xiao Tong, Wu Chen, and the other two children stayed behind, as the master had asked them to. He enjoyed playing with children and would instruct Xiao Tong in chess while they played. When it was time, he would have someone take them home. Ye Qingqing felt at ease and left with Zhu Zi.

"You go by yourself, I'm staying." Zhu Zi refused to leave; he had to keep an eye on the little pervert and couldn't let his sister be alone with Xiao Tong.

"What are you doing staying here? You don't even know how to play chess." Ye Qingqing yelled at him, earning a murderous glare from Zhu Zi, but she still restrained herself a bit, not daring to be presumptuous in the master's house.

My cousin smiled and said, "It's nice of you to stay and chat with me. Qingqing, you can go ahead if you have something to do. I'll chat with Xiaozhi."

Zhu Zi's lips twitched. Little Zi...

The name made him want to drug him.

Since her master had tried to persuade her to stay, Ye Qingqing certainly wouldn't be the bad guy. She waved to Zhu Zi and said, "Little Zi, I'm leaving now, bye-bye!"

Ignoring Zhu Zi's murderous glare, Ye Qingqing left with a smile. "Little Zi..." sounds like calling a puppy, haha!