In the end, they decided to wait a while before making a decision, since Elder Dan would be coming tomorrow to instruct Fanfan in alchemy.
Zhu Jiabao said, "It is said that Elder Dan is a Taoist. I only know that during the national crisis, a group of Taoists went down the mountain to kill countless enemies. Elder Dan was skilled in refining ammunition and was considered part of the logistics department. He was young at the time and was protected by a group of senior brothers and sisters, which is how he survived. It was only after the founding of the People's Republic of China that I learned that his specialty was refining pills."
Zhu Fanfan mocked, "They were refining elixirs during the war. How come you only found out after the founding of the country? Grandpa, you're grammatically incorrect."
Zhu Jiabao glanced at her: "Refining ammunition, that's the fourth tone."
The words for ammunition and elixirs have different tones, okay? Besides, explosives were originally created when elixirs were accidentally made incorrectly and the furnace exploded. What's so strange about being able to make ammunition?
Zhu Fanfan exclaimed in surprise: "That's a huge difference! Could it be that they've been adding things to their pills while refining them, and ended up turning them into ammunition?"
Zhu Jiabao chuckled: "What are you thinking with that little brain of yours? If you can't even distinguish the properties of medicines, what are you doing refining pills? Nobody knows his temper. Good luck."
It's also possible that Elder Zhu Dan is lucky; that girl has a stubborn temper! She'll really go after anyone she doesn't like, and she's even stronger. It's not certain who will suffer.
Liu Yumin's opinion on this was: "Zhu Jiabao, do you know how to speak? This is our home, and everyone around us is familiar. How can our granddaughter be bullied? Fanfan, don't listen to your grandfather's nonsense. If he dares to yell, you can use your hands and feet to cover for him. Your grandfather and I will protect you. You can't let others act tough in your own home. Do you really think I, Liu Yumin, am just a decoration?"
Zhu Fanfan asked tentatively, "Is there any possibility that Elder Dan and I can get along well?"
Is she some kind of troublesome troublemaker? As long as you don't provoke her, she's a very well-behaved and sensible child.
The Zhu couple: ...Forgot that Fanfan is very popular with older people.
The next day, Zhu Fanfan was waiting at home alone. Soon, someone drove up. Fortunately, everyone had gone to work, and cars were not unusual around this small building, so no one gathered around.
An elderly man stepped off the car. He was dressed in a Tang suit, with long, thin hair tied into a bun with a hairpin. His face was so wrinkled that it could trap flies, but he had a gentle and kind demeanor and walked with an air of otherworldly grace. Zhu Fanfan felt that the two of them would get along very well.
Upon seeing Zhu Fanfan, the visitor greeted him with a smile and said, "You must be my young friend Zhu Fanfan? It's a pleasure to meet you. I've made this little whisk for you, working through the night. Do you like it?"
Zhu Fanfan complained, "I guess I didn't take it seriously before, and when I needed a gift to meet you, I suddenly thought of giving you one, so I made it in a hurry!"
He knew a month ago that he was going to teach her alchemy, but he didn't have time to prepare and had to rush to make it overnight. This only shows that he didn't take it seriously and was just doing it perfunctorily. Zhu Fanfan felt that this old man was trying to intimidate her.
Elder Dan chuckled and said, "You're such a straightforward kid. I like it, but it was made in a hurry. See if you like it or not. If you don't, I'll find you another gift."
A gift is only truly meaningful if it touches the heart. After much thought, he decided to give the gift something the child likes, just in case the child likes it as much as he does! A whisk can wipe away all the dust of the world, including sadness and sorrow.
Zhu Fanfan accepted it: "I really like it, especially from someone who sincerely gave me this gift."
She made this whisk with great care. She had learned carpentry from Grandpa Ji and knew how much effort it would take to polish it smooth without tools.
Elder Dan seemed to be all about happiness, and you could always feel the relaxed atmosphere around him as he spoke: "Fanfan has good taste. This is my favorite thing. I've also prepared a lot of gifts for you. Pick one and see what you like."
After saying that, he had several small boxes brought down. Zhu Fanfan was flattered and asked, "Are they all for me?"
Elder Dan replied confidently, "I have taught many people, but none of them have the talent to refine pills. You are the only one I have been able to come into contact with who has the talent. I am getting old and may pass away at any time. It is good to give you these gifts in advance. They are just some small gifts."
Some people had already carried the items inside. Once everything was done, Elder Dan said to the two of them, "You can go and get back to work!"
The two men were still worried: "We are here to protect you."
Elder Dan was displeased: "Don't you all know where this is? If something happens in the military compound, then Beijing isn't safe either. You might as well all go back to Yan'an."
Zhu Fanfan was already unpacking the box, which was full of books. She glanced at it and lost interest. These adults were so boring, giving books to everyone they met, and they were all in traditional Chinese characters. Didn't they care that she couldn't understand them?
After Elder Dan saw the person off, seeing that Zhu Fanfan wasn't interested, he explained, "These are some genuine works of our Taoism, as well as a lot of alchemy insights, which you can use."
Zhu Fanfan asked directly, "We've never met before. Aren't you afraid my grandfather is just pretending I know alchemy to get me protected?"
She discovered the terrifying simplicity of this era; people believed even a stranger's words without any verification. Was superpower a joke? Her grandfather submitted an application and the status was immediately determined, and everyone believed him without question.
Elder Dan chuckled and said, "Who do you think your grandfather is? He's a high-ranking officer in the military region. Every move he makes is magnified. If he just wanted someone to protect you, he could easily do it with a little power. He wouldn't tell such an easily exposed lie."
He's over sixty and could pass away any day. His biggest regret is not finding a successor to carry on his legacy. He feels his time is coming to an end, and he would have no regrets if he could find a talented person before he dies.
As for Commander Zhu, having spent so many years on the battlefield, it's impossible he hasn't suffered any hidden injuries. He probably feels he won't live much longer and wants to find a powerful backer for his granddaughter. What could be more reliable than a backer he can earn through his own efforts? As far as he knows, Commander Zhu's internal martial arts are quite formidable, and Vice President Liu's medical skills are exceptional. Both are outstanding individuals, and any skill passed down could provide a secure livelihood in society. The fact that she has special abilities suggests that there might be changes within the Zhu family, and they are seeking stability.
Zhu Fanfan also realized she hadn't thought things through: "I'll take you to my grandma's pharmacy; I have the key."
When they are not home, they always lock the study and pharmacy; many of the things inside are secrets.
After entering the room, Elder Dan simply closed his eyes and focused on sensing the surroundings, remarking with admiration, "Your grandmother's pharmacy has such a complete selection of medicinal herbs."
The locals are amazing. They have things that many hospitals don't even have. For example, they have three ginseng roots that are over a hundred years old, two lingzhi mushrooms, and even a snow lotus flower. It really broadened his horizons. They have a large quantity of ordinary medicinal materials and they are processed very well.
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