Chapter 254 The person who kept her from feeling lonely during her childhood was Liang Yizhi
Ji Ying subconsciously raised her head.
Through the screen that allowed people to see their shadows, a nurse warmly led a mother and daughter inside.
"Old Master Huang is only seeing ten patients today. There are two more before it's Miss Shen's turn. Please wait in the lounge for a moment."
After hearing this, Shen Ruofu leaned on Madam Shen's arm and said coquettishly, "Mom, Chinese medicine is so bitter."
Madam Shen patted her hand and smiled, "My dear daughter, Old Master Huang's medical skills are superb. Let him treat you. Once you and Zhaoheng get married, you can have a child right away. Your father and I are looking forward to holding our grandchild. I'll make this for you myself, with lots of sugar, so it will taste sweet."
After listening, the nurse who was leading the way smiled and said, "Madam Shen is known in Beijing for loving her daughter. You are such a good mother."
The three of them chatted and laughed as they entered the adjacent rest room prepared for VIP customers.
Behind the screen, a chill crept onto Ji Ying's lips.
She recalled that when she was sick as a child, the people who stayed by her side were always the family's maid and Liang Yizhi, and it was never her mother who took her to the hospital.
Madam Shen was always very busy at that time, as she had to take care of her father, who was as precious as a national treasure, and also run her own business.
Even when she had a fever and wanted a hug, her mother couldn't find the time, let alone expect Madam Shen's hands, which explored the mysteries of life, to prepare medicine for her.
But since she disappeared, this woman who was busy with her husband and career has actually had time to take care of her adopted daughter herself, and has even become a well-known "daughter-obsessed fanatic".
How ironic.
What are you thinking about?
Liang Yizhi held two boxes of pills in one hand and lifted her chin with the other, his brows slightly furrowed.
Why are your eyes red?
Ji Ying quickly composed herself and said, "I bumped my hand on the table."
She rubbed the back of her hand vigorously.
Liang Yizhi quickly grabbed her hand and held it in his palm.
"Be gentle. Don't make it swell up when it was fine before."
Ji Ying laughed at his words.
The two then left the clinic hand in hand.
As Liang Yi walked out to the parking lot, he subconsciously glanced at the white Alphard parked on the side of the road.
Ji Ying asked seemingly casually, "Madam Shen and Shen Ruofu are also at the clinic. Do you want to go back and say hello?"
Liang Yizhi turned to look at her, his expression calm. "If you didn't see her, then so be it. It's better to avoid trouble."
"Are you afraid to see Shen Aizhu because of her?"
Liang Yizhi chuckled softly and pushed her into the passenger seat. "Mrs. Liang, you're overthinking it."
Afterwards, Liang Yizhi took her back to No. 17 Dingfu Street and left, telling her before he left that he would be back late that day.
Ji Ying guessed that he might go to the Shen family that night, so she didn't ask anything, but she had a plan in mind.
I passed by Liang Yizhi's study.
The door was open, and Aunt Ding was cleaning.
Ji Ying walked curiously to the door and saw that Butler Fei was also in the study.
This must be an extremely important place, so even when his own people are cleaning it, Butler Fei has to personally supervise it.
"Madam, is there something you need?" Butler Fei asked.
Ji Ying was sensible and stood at the door without going in. She just smiled and said, "I was just passing by and saw the door was open. I was a little curious, so I just took a look."
Butler Fei hurriedly said, "It's time to show you around this courtyard house."
As soon as he finished speaking, with a "thud," Aunt Ding dropped a ceramic ornament from the desk onto the carpet.
It wouldn't break, but she quickly picked it up with a pained expression, touched it with her hand, and then wiped it with a towel.
"Oh my, you scared me to death! This is that lady's keepsake. The gentleman has kept it here for years and often plays with it. If it were broken, I couldn't afford to pay for it even if I ripped my head off."
Since the titles "First Madam" and "Second Madam" could no longer be used, Aunt Ding could only refer to her as "that Madam".
"So, you'd better be careful," Butler Fei said.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Ding quickly put the small ornament back in its place and nodded, saying, "Yes, Steward Fei, I heard that this was the lady's favorite thing when she was a child, and you've kept it with you for many years, is that right? Oh my, you are such a sentimental person."
How could Ji Ying not realize that Aunt Ding was deliberately telling her this?
She just didn't show any expression on her face and didn't say anything.
The fallen porcelain ornament is a panda eating bamboo, and it's a pair with the smaller one on the table.
She was seven years old when her mother brought it to her after accompanying her father on a business trip to another city.
Madam Shen said they were a mother and daughter, but Ji Ying insisted that they were Liang Yizhi and her.
Because of the eight-year age difference between them, Liang Yizhi had always been perceived as very large in her mind.
It's not that she had any thoughts about relationships at such a young age, but in her childhood memories, the happiest times were weekends and winter and summer vacations, because someone would be with her.
Liang Yizhi completed his studies ahead of schedule at the age of twenty. Although he was very busy afterward, he always managed to make time to appear in front of her whenever she needed him.
In short, the person who prevented her from feeling lonely during her childhood was Liang Yizhi, not her parents.
Ji Ying's memory has not fully recovered; she only recalls things that trigger her emotions.
Her head was throbbing, and she rubbed her forehead.
"Sister Ding, you talk too much," said Butler Fei.
"Hey, I'll shut up."
Aunt Ding folded the handkerchief with a smile, indicating that she had finished cleaning.
The two came out of the study one after the other.
Seeing Ji Ying frowning, Aunt Ding thought her words had hurt her feelings, so she kindly advised, "Madam, don't take it to heart. The master is a sentimental man, and it's a good thing that he cherishes the past. A man's heart is spacious enough to hold the old, so naturally he can treat the new one well. If you are more understanding, life will naturally be harmonious and beautiful."
This might not mean much to a man, but a woman can hear the underlying meaning in it.
Butler Fei slammed the door shut and went off to attend to other matters.
Ji Ying looked at the "kind-hearted" Aunt Ding with a smile on her face and a deep light in her eyes.
“My husband is sentimental and has a noble character. It wasn’t easy for him to get into this family. I hope everyone in the family can focus on the present, not talk too much, not have unrealistic expectations, and do their own job well. Only then can this family be peaceful. Don’t you think so?”
Aunt Ding's kind smile froze instantly, her hand holding the soft cloth tightened instinctively, and she quickly lowered her head.
"Yes...yes, Madam is right, I'll remember that."
That evening, Liang Yizhi went to the Shen residence as promised.
Medicine was being simmered in the kitchen, and the smell of Chinese medicine permeated the living room. Both Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen were present, their gazes towards Liang Yizhi carrying a chilling intensity.
"Having married a new lover, you no longer care about my daughter?" Madam Shen spoke first.
Liang Yizhi's eyes remained calm. "I have never given up searching for her."
“My daughter’s blood sample has been found in Kun City. I don’t believe it was a mistake in the test, even though the sample has been contaminated and cannot be tested again. I still believe she is alive. But you have made no progress. How can I believe you are not just going through the motions?”
Time will tell.
Liang Yizhi was always a man of few words to outsiders, and Madam Shen was annoyed by his attitude, but had no way to vent her anger.
"What about Aizhu? She was beaten by that woman, we can't just let it go like this."
“When Shen Aizhu led her men into the room, my wife was still wearing her pajamas. If I had been there, she would have been beaten even harder.”
"Liang Yizhi!" Madam Shen finally snapped. "Don't forget you promised me you would treat Aizhu the same way you treated Ruoheng!"
"But that doesn't mean I agree to condone her misbehavior."
Madam Shen was speechless at his calm reply.
Old Master Shen raised his deep eyes and slowly said, "Yizhi, you married my granddaughter's memorial tablet less than half a year ago and then remarried. Did you ever take us, or this marriage contract, seriously?"
Liang Yizhi nodded slightly. "You are right to reprimand me. I was careless and impolite. But whether it's marrying the memorial tablet or marrying my current wife, I am serious."
Old Master Shen's eyes were sharp, and his voice rose slightly, "Knowing you're wrong is one thing, explaining yourself is another."
Liang Yizhi took off his coat. "I understand. But I have a duty to perform, so I cannot kneel."
Grandpa Shen nodded: "Then let's go to the courtyard."
He then instructed the steward to fetch the family punishment.
Just then, a servant hurriedly pushed open the door and reported, "Master, Madam, there is a woman outside who claims to be the son-in-law's wife and wants to come in."
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