Zhu Jiabao began to praise his granddaughter: "Daughter-in-law, I think Fanfan has grown up. She's a big girl with her own ideas, and she's also very smart. She's the best among her peers. No one in the compound can compare to her."
Liu Yumin: ...She's changed her tune. Finally, she's not praising the child in a provocative way anymore. Her praise is actually quite sincere.
Zhu Fanfan: Grandpa, what mischief are you up to now?
Zhu Jiabao changed the subject: "Such a good nature should not be buried. Let's send her to a preschool to learn some knowledge."
Liu Yumin: ...Fanfan has learned even more from his master, and his talents will not be wasted.
Zhu Fanfan retorted directly: "Grandma, look at Grandpa making trouble. I'm currently learning and practicing with Great-Grandpa, and Grandpa has no good intentions. He wants me to neglect my medical skills. He must think that medical skills are not important and that he looks down on your medical skills."
Liu Yumin was once again at a loss for words; both grandfather and grandson were adept at sowing discord.
Zhu Jiabao retorted: "I'm doing this for your own good. You can learn knowledge and make friends in the nursery class, so you won't be lonely and won't become someone who can't communicate with people except for medical skills. Also, when have I ever looked down on medical skills? I respect your grandmother more than anyone else. My wife, you are the best and the most amazing in my heart. Your medical skills are top-notch."
Liu Yumin made a decision directly: "You don't need to worry about Fanfan's studies from now on. I have a plan. She is in the stage of building a foundation now, and her master also has high hopes for her. I will make arrangements when she is old enough to go to school."
Zhu Jiabao knew, of course, that Zhu Fanfan didn't want to go to school, and that he knew that the elementary and middle school textbooks could be mastered with just a little review. He just wanted to remind Fanfan not to be too proud of himself, lest he fall hard.
Zhu Fanfan made a face at his grandfather, and Zhu Jiabao looked disgusted. The two of them started arguing again, one sentence after another. Liu Yumin could only watch expressionlessly without saying anything. These two argued every day and didn't seem to find it troublesome. If she tried to mediate, they would both feel wronged, and she didn't want to be the bad guy.
The next day at the hospital, Zhu Fanfan learned that there was a grandfather in the ward who was a doctoral student named Mu Zhibo. She didn't know what he did, but she knew that he was very capable. However, because of his heart condition, he was not suitable for work and needed to have regular check-ups, so he was admitted to the hospital.
As the dean's last disciple, Zhu Fanfan was known to everyone in the hospital. So when she entered Mu Zhibo's ward, Mu Zhibo asked directly, "Little Fanfan, are you looking for your grandmother? She's not responsible for my condition; I didn't meet her standards."
Vice President Liu treats patients with the aftereffects of battlefield injuries, the kind of serious illnesses that threaten their lives at any time. He just has poor health and needs to rest, and he can't stand any stimulation. He's staying in the hospital for a while to stabilize his condition.
However, he was overwhelmed with family matters that were beyond his control, which caused him to fall ill frequently, resulting in long-term hospitalization.
Zhu Fanfan smiled and said, "Grandpa Mu, I heard from the dean that you are very remarkable. I admire you very much and would like to meet you. I brought a gift, and I hope I won't disturb you."
After saying that, he handed a small bottle to Mu Zhibo. Mu Zhibo, who was lying down, moved his body and said with a smile, "Why are you looking at me? Take the gift back, I don't need it. If I can help you, I definitely will."
Especially when a child's innocent face spoke with such seriousness, he didn't know why he wanted to laugh. If someone asked for his help, he would do his duty without hesitation; he wouldn't ask for something from a child.
Zhu Fanfan said, "This is a fasting pill made by my grandma. I heard that my grandpa couldn't eat, so I specially got it from my grandma."
Mu Zhibo immediately refused: "This thing is very precious, quickly send it back to your grandmother! Many people need it."
He had heard of the Bigu Pill, which required many medicinal materials and was time-consuming and laborious to refine. Currently, it was only supplied to a few high-ranking leaders who had heavy workloads and no time to even eat. Even so, the pills were far from enough.
Zhu Fanfan explained in a serious tone, "My grandma knows, and she didn't object. Grandpa Mu, would you like to hear my request?"
Mu Zhibo was curious; "What do you want me to do?"
Zhu Fanfan hurriedly said, "I heard from the dean that Grandpa Mu is a teacher. I would like to ask Grandpa Mu to be my teacher and teach me the courses in the book."
Mu Zhibo refused, saying, "It's better for you to go to school at your age. You can learn knowledge and make many friends at school. That's a childhood without regrets."
The friends he makes will become confidants and even connections in the future, all of which are valuable assets. Therefore, he still supports his children going to school.
Zhu Fanfan shook her head: "I don't want to go to school. If I go to school, I won't be able to see my grandma anymore."
Mu Zhibo thought for a moment and said, "I can teach you the knowledge in the textbook, but if your grandmother asks you to go to school, you have to go, otherwise I won't teach you."
Zhu Fanfan nodded, patting her little chest loudly: "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for Grandpa Mu."
Seeing the little boy's earnest promise, Mu Zhibo found it amusing. Teaching a child was no challenge for him, and he certainly had the energy.
Liu Yumin quickly found the ward and was relieved to see Zhu Fanfan. She then said to Mu Zhibo, "I'm sorry to bother Dr. Mu. I hope Fanfan hasn't caused you any trouble?"
Mu Zhibo laughed and said, "No, Fanfan is very cute. She even took a fasting pill and said she wanted me to teach her the text."
Zhu Fanfan: ...
Liu Yumin glanced at Zhu Fanfan, who was playing with her fingers with her head down. Liu Yumin said, "Let me check the pills! We have a lot of medicine at home, and I'm afraid she might have taken the wrong one."
Mu Zhibo naturally knew that this was Vice President Liu's excuse. Xiao Fanfan should have taken it herself without telling Vice President Liu, so he naturally couldn't let Vice President Liu think that he was deceiving a child.
Liu Yumin poured out the pills, smelled them, and knew immediately from the smell that this was the Bigu Pill, which was even more effective than the ones she had made.
Liu Yumin said, "Fanfan didn't take the wrong one. Yesterday, Lao Zhu wanted to send Fanfan to school, but Fanfan didn't want to go, so he wanted to find a nearby teacher to study on his own. If Dr. Mu is feeling well, would you mind teaching Fanfan?"
Mu Zhibo replied, "It is my greatest honor."
Liu Yumin said, "If you don't mind, I'd like to see the doctor's medical records. I'd like to take over the doctor's treatment. I wonder if the doctor wants to change his attending physician?"
She had heard that the doctor's heart could not withstand the strain, but there was no danger to his life. If she brought him to live under her watchful eye, she could take good care of him and he could also properly tutor Fanfan.
Mu Zhibo was pleasantly surprised. He knew that the hospital only had three doctors with excellent medical skills, many of whom were veteran revolutionaries of the Yuan dynasty. Even if they came, they might not be able to get a place to recuperate and would have to go to a better hospital outside. So Mu Zhibo quickly agreed.
Once the matter was settled, Liu Yumin took Zhu Fanfan back to her office. After returning, Liu Yumin immediately asked, "Who gave you this pill?"
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