I should thank my wife the most.
“I’m not too sure either, it just depends on whether they can buy tickets.” Bai Zhi comforted Zhou Lin, “It’s a long way, so even if they don’t come, we understand. Once things settle down after the business opens, you can go back to Nancheng and visit your family.”
Zhou Lin nodded.
But deep down, she still longed for her father's arrival.
"Did you invite anyone else?" Ye Rufeng put down his medical book, lifted his eyelids, and asked casually.
Bai Zhi replied, "I also invited my uncle. He said he might not come, because his hotel is finished with renovations and will be opening soon."
"oh."
Ye Rufeng responded casually, but a hint of expectation, just like Zhou Lin's, flashed in his eyes.
In fact, Bai Zhi was also looking forward to her uncle's arrival.
Especially after hearing from Dr. Zhou that his uncle often visited their home to chat with the old lady and gleaned a lot of information from back then, he became even more eager for his uncle to meet his grandfather. He believed his uncle was a wise man and, through such a long period of investigation and reflection, he would surely understand the truth of what happened back then.
After all, he was his own father, and now that he was getting old, his uncle couldn't bear to let the father-son relationship remain so strained, causing the regret of wanting to take care of his father but being unable to do so.
However, she hasn't received a single phone call yet, so she doesn't want to keep calling to urge and inquire.
Whether he will come is still unknown.
In fact, what Bai Zhi hoped for most this time was Ye Tiandong's arrival.
To ease the tension between the father and son.
Once they forgive each other and reconcile, Grandpa will no longer have to wander around.
To put it bluntly, the old man's wandering around is because his heart has no place to belong.
At an age like this, who wouldn't want to spend time with their younger generation and enjoy family life?
Ye Rufeng agreed to have dinner together that evening, so Bai Zhi went to the hotel to tell Lu Ye and the others the news.
Have Lu Ye book a hotel in advance.
"I went to the restaurant with Ono and we booked a private room."
Lu Zheng'an was also quite enthusiastic and proactive.
As the groom's parents, and being the younger generation in front of Ye Rufeng, they showed great enthusiasm and importance in inviting Ye Rufeng to dinner.
Lu Ye went out with his father.
Xie Yun notified Wang Shufen, who was resting in another room.
Wang Shufen learned that she would be able to see Ye Rufeng that evening.
They were overjoyed.
She originally wanted to ask Bai Zhi if Ye Rufeng could take her pulse during the meal, but before she could speak, Xie Yun, as if she could read her mind, whispered a reminder, "Shufen, let's just focus on eating during the meal and not talk about treating the illness."
"Huh?" Xie Yun's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Wang Shufen's head.
Can't we talk about treating illnesses?
Xie Yun reasoned with her, "Let's save the doctor's visit for tomorrow at the clinic. It's their rule not to have a doctor's visit at the dinner table. If you make that request without permission, it will make everyone feel awkward."
Upon hearing Xie Yun's words, Wang Shufen paused for a moment before replying, "Alright then."
Xie Yun reminded her again, "We told you before we came that we shouldn't cause trouble for others. Xiao Zhi's maternal grandfather is a great doctor, so there are some rules we must follow, and we also have to give Xiao Zhi face."
"Sister-in-law, I understand."
Having convinced Wang Shufen, Xie Yun's expression relaxed.
But I was still quite worried.
She thought to herself that she must keep an eye on Wang Shufen during meals to prevent her from saying anything that might upset Doctor Ye.
Lu Zheng'an and Lu Ye booked the most upscale private room at the largest restaurant in the county, which was the most luxurious in the area.
Lu Zheng'an said to Lu Ye, "I'll pay for dinner tonight. Don't try to pay with me, or people will think we're being too formal."
Lu Ye was a proud man, and when his father offered to pay, he naturally objected, saying, "Dad, you've come all this way to see your son and daughter-in-law, how can I let you pay for a meal?"
"Stop talking nonsense, I'm rich."
Lu Ye, "!!!"
Lu Zheng'an's unusually domineering and forceful demeanor in front of his son surprised Lu Ye.
She looked at her father with a strange expression, as if she were quite taken aback.
Since he started working, his father has always been very polite to him, and the father and son rarely communicate or have heart-to-heart talks.
How to describe their relationship?
Just like superiors and subordinates.
When they met, they exchanged pleasantries and inquired about each other's work progress.
Besides that, it seems there's nothing else to talk about.
Over time, they became increasingly polite but distant.
At this moment, with him so domineering and forceful, Lu Ye stopped trying to take it from him and obediently replied, "Fine, you pay up."
"Order more dishes later. Dr. Ye is so old, yet he came all the way here to help Xiaozhi open her clinic. We should be grateful."
Ye Rufeng opened Derentang in Bincheng.
Even if they don't come here, they are famous far and wide just by practicing medicine in Bincheng.
Lu Zheng'an knew very well that Ye Rufeng agreed to come here to practice medicine entirely for Bai Zhi's sake.
The reason why Bai Zhi took root here was to follow Lu Ye.
Otherwise, they could have stayed in the city with their maternal grandfather, Doctor Ye, and enjoyed a more comfortable life.
"Dad, I know."
Lu Zheng'an looked at Lu Ye and continued, "Also, the person you should thank the most is Bai Zhi. She was willing to settle down in this place and sacrificed a lot."
When they got off the train today, they saw the barren and harsh environment.
My inner thoughts are very complicated.
It was one thing for her son to be in the military, but the fact that Bai Zhi was willing to settle down in this place with the army for Lu Ye's sake truly impressed them.
As the saying goes, it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.
Having grown accustomed to city life, Bai Zhi was not discouraged after arriving here; instead, she set about opening a traditional Chinese medicine clinic.
I plan to settle down here permanently.
As Lu Ye's parents, they are truly grateful to her and admire this young and resilient girl.
Upon hearing his father mention angelica, Lu Ye's handsome face softened with a gentle glow.
"Dad, I will be good to her."
After booking a private room, the father and son ordered the dishes directly.
Lu Ye knew Ye Rufeng's tastes and preferences, so ordering food was a breeze for him.
Lu Zheng'an paid the bill, and the two left the restaurant, intending to pick up Ye Rufeng and the others.
As soon as they arrived at the hotel, Xie Yun said that Bai Zhi had already gone to pick up Ye Rufeng and that they should wait at the restaurant.
Lu Zheng'an, Xie Yun, Wang Shufen, and the others stood at the restaurant entrance and waited.
When he saw Bai Zhi arrive with Ye Rufeng and a young girl, he quickly and politely went to greet them.
"Uncle Ye, we meet again," Lu Zheng'an said with a smile.
Ye Rufeng spoke up, "Yes, it's been a long time. You must have had a long journey."
Upon hearing Ye Rufeng's words, Lu Zheng'an became somewhat uneasy. "Uncle Ye, we should be saying this to you. You've worked hard."
Lu Zheng'an said sincerely, "Thank you for traveling all the way here for the children. We can't help Xiaozhi with medical skills, so we can only rely on you."
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