Zhao Zhenzhu did it on purpose.

She was afraid that after Zhou Bingchen returned to the Zhou family, he would become so arrogant that he wouldn't recognize her anymore.

Although there are currently no regulations prohibiting the misuse of official vehicles, Zhao Zhenzhu felt that Zhou Jin's car represented Zhou Jin's glory.

Zhou Jin's glory is the result of his hard work over the years.

The younger generation is already very lucky to have such an elder.

It's a bit presumptuous to use an elder's car so readily.

“Pearl, I know. Today was a special day, which is why I went to Grandpa’s to borrow the car,” Zhou Bingchen said.

"It's good that you know what's going on." After saying this, Zhao Zhenzhu fell silent.

"Bingchen! How is Old Zhou's health lately? Has Wang Jing told you how many days Old Zhou has left?" Tao Jiadong asked, trying to ease the tension.

"What? My grandfather's condition is improving?" Zhou Bingchen was shocked.

During this period, under Wang Jing's acupuncture treatment, Zhou Jin's complexion regained a rosy hue, and she spent much less time in a coma than before.

Because Zhou Jin kept it a secret, the Zhou family, including Zhou Bingchen, all thought that Zhou Jin's health was slowly improving; otherwise, they would have definitely advised Zhou Jin to go to a high-end sanatorium.

"I'm sorry, I... I didn't know you didn't know." Tao Jiadong was filled with remorse.

How can he be so outspoken?

Such words should be said by Old Zhou himself to Zhou Bingchen.

“Uncle Tao, you said last time that the prescription to cure Grandpa Bingchen is missing one ingredient. Do you know what it is?” Zhao Zhenzhu asked.

“I know that. Xiaojing said it’s a leaf from the Three Lives Tree,” Tao Jiadong said.

"The leaves of the Three Lives Tree? What are these?" Zhao Zhenzhu asked curiously.

"The leaves of the Three-Life Tree are shaped like water droplets, are the color of jade, smell like osmanthus, and turn into water when they come into contact with saliva, which is quite magical," said Tao Jiadong.

Wang Jing had mentioned this medicine to Tao Jiadong several times during their phone calls, telling him not to miss it if he saw it, so Tao Jiadong still remembered it.

A strange feeling flashed through Zhao Zhenzhu's mind.

Why did she feel that the leaves of the Three Lives Tree that Tao Jiadong mentioned looked so much like the leaves growing on the withered branch in her space?

Except for turning into water when exposed to saliva, all the other characteristics match.

As they were talking, they arrived at the Zhou family's residence.

After Zhou Bingchen parked the car in the yard, he got out and opened the door for Zhao Zhenzhu.

As soon as Zhao Zhenzhu got out of the car, she heard a mocking laugh: "Oh my, I thought Bingchen's wife was a great beauty? How come she's as fat as a ball?"

Zhao Zhenzhu looked up and saw a middle-aged woman in her fifties standing on the steps, laughing so hard she was doubled over.

Zhao Zhenzhu curled her lips and revealed a cold smile.

The middle-aged woman was short and plump. She was less than 1.6 meters tall and probably weighed around 150 kilograms.

It's ridiculous that someone who's fat makes fun of others.

“Bingchen’s wife, don’t you think so?” Zhou Ruonan asked when Zhao Zhenzhu remained silent.

"Indeed, I thought she was a great beauty! But she's as fat as a ball," Zhao Zhenzhu said with a smile.

Well?

Bingchen's wife's words sounded strange. Was she being sarcastic?

Before Zhou Ruonan could figure out the problem, Zhou Bingchen said unhappily, "Auntie, please move aside, you're blocking the way."

After Zhou Bingchen finished speaking, without waiting for Zhou Ruonan's reply, he looked down at his two children and said, "Jiakai, Yunyun, this is your great-aunt. Greet her."

"Hello, Auntie!" Zhou Jiakai and Zhou Yunyun shouted.

"Hello, hello." Zhou Ruonan said awkwardly.

As they were talking, Zhou Bingchen had already taken the children's hands, walked past Zhou Ruonan, and entered the house.

“Bingchen, I’m here to pick you up. Dad said you should go see him as soon as you get home.” Zhou Ruonan caught up with him.

Zhao Zhenzhu and Tao Jiadong exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of a smile in the other's eyes.

Zhao Zhenzhu initially thought Zhou Ruonan was a gloomy person.

I didn't expect it to be so funny.

"She's always been competitive and ambitious, so her thoughts aren't hard to guess. On the contrary, her husband, Wang Jiansheng, has a more complicated mindset," Tao Jiadong whispered a reminder before entering the room.

"Thank you, Uncle Tao," Zhao Zhenzhu said softly.

Tao Jiadong didn't say anything more, but a smile appeared on his face.

Upstairs, Zhou Jin was already eagerly waiting.

After three o'clock, every ten minutes or so, he would ask Wang Jing, "Dr. Wang, will Bingchen be able to pick up Pearl and the others smoothly?"

"Dr. Wang, what kind of person is Pearl?"

"Dr. Wang, do you think I should change my clothes? I don't look handsome enough in my regular clothes."

"Dr. Wang, do you think I look too intimidating in my military uniform? Won't the children be afraid of me?"

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Wang Jing was getting increasingly annoyed by the questions.

Finally, Wang Jing had no choice but to resort to her "trump card".

"Shut up, or we're canceling this afternoon's meeting."

When Zhou Bingchen led the children into Zhou Jin's room, he saw a Zhou Jin looking aggrieved.

“Grandpa, we’re back,” Zhou Bingchen said.

At Zhou Bingchen's prompting, the two children also shouted loudly, "Hello, Great-Grandpa!"

"Okay, okay." Zhou Jin smiled broadly and waved to Zhou Jiakai and Zhou Yunyun.

"Great-Grandpa, are you sick? Are you in a lot of pain? Let Yunyun blow on you, and the pain will fly away!" Zhou Yunyun said as she walked to the bedside.

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