Now that he was in a good mood, his appetite improved too. Qian Wanjin ate the delicious meal and couldn't stop praising. "This dish is delicious, tender and yummy! Wow Grandma Liu, your cooking is amazing. This sauced hoof is amazing. It's even better than what the cook in my restaurant makes! And this soup, why is it so fresh and sweet, the taste is out of this world!"
It was as if he was at home and wasn't at all reserved.
Because of this, the Liu family let go of their restraint and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. The meal was spent cheerfully.
After drinking and eating, Qian Baihao put down his chopsticks and voiced his intentions.
"In fact, I came over on this trip not only to see the newly built winery, but mostly to thank your granddaughter. If it wasn't for her warning, the Qian family would have ended up differently. She saved my son's life."
Everyone was shocked hearing his remarks.
The Liu family looked at each other. "Master Qian, what do you mean?"
While the Liu family were caught off guard, Liu Yusheng wailed in her heart and just wanted to bury her head.
She was about to lose her sockpuppet…
Axiu, whose attention has always been on her, noticed the flickers in her eyes and the look as if she wished she could dig up a hole and bury herself, and his eyes darkened, thoughtful.
On the side, Qian Baihao continued slowly, "Family shame shouldn't be publicized, so it's a bit inconvenient for me to fill you in with the details. But the last time my son came here, your little girl cautioned him that he was poisoned. We were alarmed the moment we heard this, so we consulted a lot of famous doctors afterwards. She was right. He had been administered an undetectable poison. We totally had not noticed it."
"If it wasn't for your Nannan, my son would have died terribly a few years later, and we probably wouldn't have known the cause of his death. Whenever I think back on it, it still gives me shivers in the heart. I never thought that at such a young age, Nannan would have such proficiency in medicine."
"Earlier, I heard my son say that Nannan was bestowed the title Blessed Baby in Xinghua Village. I think she lives up to the name!"
By now, all eyes had fallen on Liu Yusheng, making it hard for her to explain herself.
She could have found an excuse to fool her family, and say that her medical skills were learned from Aunt Wanrong.
But Aunt Wanrong was among the audience herself. She could fool her family, but how could she fool this elder?
"Nannan, is it really you who cautioned the Young Boss?"
"Nannan has even learned medicine?"
"Aigoo, when Nannan said she was studying medicine with Wanrong, I just thought she was just messing around. I never thought she'd actually acquired the skills!"
One remark after the other left Liu Yusheng speechless.
Say what?
Even Wanrong was baffled. "I am teaching Nannan how to distinguish medicine and some medical principles, but…"
"Nannan is very talented at learning medicine," Axiu suddenly spoke up, interrupting his mother's words.
Wanrong looked at him. Her eyes flashed, then nodded with a forced smile.
Although she doubted why her son claimed the honor on her head, he was smart and wise from a young age. His wisdom bordered that of a demon, so there must be something in it for him.
She wouldn't expose him.
"So you're Nannan's master. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Qian Baihao's gaze fell on Wanrong.
The peerless genius often lay concealed. Against all odds, this small countryside hid a divine doctor.
From the moment he entered the door, Qian Baihao had already noticed Wanrong and her son. Their temperament was completely inconsistent with that of the countryside villagers. Even though they had tried their best to contain it, the noble elegance emanating from their bones couldn't be completely concealed.
He just didn't expect such a woman to be medically skilled.
There were only a handful of skilled doctors in Nanling, but as far as he knew they were all male. He had never heard of a female doctor.
Female doctors were only found in the palace.
And the Imperial Palace imposed strict rules on female doctors. Without the Emperor's expressed permission, they couldn't move even a step out of the palace. So how did they end up wandering among the common folks? Qian Baihao looked at the mother and son once more and sized them up without moving a muscle.
The woman was nearly 30 years old. Her skin was white and delicate. Her eyebrows were gentle, and she possessed a quiet and indifferent temperament, which couldn't be cultivated by a wealthy family.
What surprised him even more was that little boy of about seven or eight years old. He was dressed neat and clean, and his hair was also neatly combed, tied up with a black tie. But his fringe was unconventionally long and messy, almost covering his entire face. His eyes that best revealed emotions were also hidden behind his tangled hair.
Despite this, he still could sense this unignorable aura around him. It was very light and sparsely cold, but also strange. He exuded calmness and maturity that no grown man could muster, which was totally inconsistent with his age.
As if sensing his regard, the boy raised his eyes a little. The black pupils hidden under that mussed hair were so deep and cold, shocking Qian Baihao into immediately retracting his gaze. His heart actually felt chilled.
No wonder his son who could rampage in the capital was undeniably suppressed in front of him.
The look in his eyes was unbecoming of a young child.
"I'm only roughly familiar with medical science. I'm absolutely no divine doctor. You flatter me, Master Qian." The woman's gentle voice sounded softly, pulling back Qian Baihao's thoughts, as he responded right away.
The pleasantries ensued once more.
Off on the side, Liu Yusheng covertly winked at Axiu as a sign of gratitude.
Axiu was a witness to everything she had learned from Wanrong. Even though she has begun to study medicine, she has showcased her intelligence in drawing inferences, but she hasn't yet dabbled in pulse diagnosis and treatment.
Now that everything came out in the open so abruptly, she was surprised that Axiu would even lie for her. What was even stranger was that she didn't feel guilty at all towards him, but rather, she took it for granted.
Somehow, she had this instinct that no matter what happened, he would always stand by her side.
Axiu would protect her, she was incredibly sure of it. Even if she behaved peculiarly, Axiu would never treat her as a monster.
She couldn't explain why she felt so.
It came to her so naturally, so she trusted him wholeheartedly.
Meanwhile, seeing the toddler winking at him playfully, Axiu's brows deepened, and a faint smile rippled across his eyes.
It was as if a small sugar cube melted in his heart, so sweet.
Liu Yusheng pursed her lips, jumped off her father's knee and ran towards Axiu, raising both small hands high, "Brother Axiu, hug."
Liu Dalin, "…" His face twitched, dumbfounded.
Hah, this was akin to a girl defecting to the enemy!! What was so great about that kid? His daughter even abandoned him!
Watching her husband who was simmering in anger, Chen Xiulan turned her head, and secretly stifled her laughter.
The feelings between little kids were pure and simple. The more they played together, the stickier they were, which was normal. He was a grown man, but he insisted on inserting and mixing in. Now, he couldn't hold his breath when rejected?
He deserved it.
From the moment Liu Yusheng ran towards him and opened her arms for a hug, the hostility that Axiu has been struggling to suppress in his heart quietly dissolved.
With her soft and delicate voice, her Brother Axiu could leave everything behind him for her.