Chapter 620: Planning to Set Up a Stall

Chapter 620: Planning to Set Up a Stall

Bai Zhi had been waiting for a long time, eagerly anticipating Dr. Zhou's call, hoping to receive the good news that her maternal grandfather and Zhou Lin had returned to the city.

She did receive the call, but the result was disappointing.

Zhou still hasn't heard from them.

Bai Zhi was immediately disappointed. Why did Doctor Zhou call her?

Bai Zhi remained silent for a long time. Dr. Zhou on the other end of the phone complained, "Can't I call you if I don't have news from them? We're acquaintances, after all. Why are you being so cold?"

Bai Zhi sighed and explained, "Dr. Zhou, you don't know, I've already taken over this shop and am currently renovating it, just waiting for my grandfather to arrive and start practicing medicine. I haven't heard from him at all, I'm so worried. Didn't Zhou Lin write back saying she'd be home after the New Year? Why haven't we heard anything from her yet? Have you replied to her?"

“She did write back, but she wrote it before she left. She’s long gone now. I sent her a letter, but she didn’t reply. Not to mention you, our whole family has been very worried lately. This is the first time my daughter has spent the New Year away from home. You have no idea how worried we have been. We don’t know how she’s doing, whether she’s eating and drinking well. I always feel like she’s suffering out there, enduring the elements.”

After Dr. Zhou said that, Bai Zhi could no longer complain.

But the Zhou family also longed for their daughter to come back. She had been gone for almost half a year. How could the parents not worry about a young woman wandering around with this old man?

Especially since none of them came back during the Lunar New Year, everyone felt the same way.

Bai Zhi didn't pursue the topic further. She asked Doctor Zhou, "By the way, did you call me because something was wrong?"

Dr. Zhou smiled and said, "I have something important to tell you, and I'm sure you'll be very happy to hear it."

"What is it? Please tell me." Apart from the whereabouts of her grandfather, she didn't know what else could make her happy.

Dr. Zhou said excitedly, "Your uncle came to visit my mother yesterday."

"Really?" Bai Zhi was quite surprised to hear this news. She didn't expect her uncle to be so proactive this time. He actually went to visit Grandma Zhou when she mentioned it. Judging from Dr. Zhou's tone, is there any progress?

“My mom has been much more lucid lately, hasn’t she? After Mr. Ye came, he and my mom got along very well. My mom isn’t as confused as before, mistaking your uncle for your maternal grandfather. She was very happy to hear that he was her best friend’s son, and the two of them talked a lot. She also told your uncle a lot about your maternal grandmother’s youth, and your uncle even cried.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi hurriedly asked, "Dr. Zhou, did Grandma Zhou talk to my uncle about the reason for my maternal grandmother's death?"

Dr. Zhou replied, "They haven't talked that deeply yet. After all, my mother's energy is limited. She was lucid at first, but her memory became confused as they talked. However, I saw that they had a very good conversation, and my mother unintentionally mentioned many things she experienced in her generation. Your uncle listened very attentively and said he would come to visit my mother tomorrow. If they spend more time together, my mother will definitely piece together the whole truth."

"But Dr. Bai, are you sure your grandfather wasn't responsible for your grandmother's death? What if my mom reveals the truth and it escalates the conflict? By then, it will be too late to undo the damage. Don't blame my mom."

Bai Zhi spoke up, "Dr. Zhou, we just hope that Grandma Zhou can tell the truth. Whatever the truth may be, everyone should accept it."

"I'm relieved to hear that. I don't want the relationship between them to worsen."

"Dr. Zhou, thank you so much."

Her politeness made Dr. Zhou feel a little embarrassed. "Don't thank me. I didn't do anything. I just made a phone call to you."

"Dr. Xiaobai, the main reason I did all this is because I admire you. Look at you, so young yet so kind-hearted, caring for your family and pursuing your career. I am ashamed of myself."

Young people are full of energy.

He hopes that his daughter will be as positive and motivated as Bai Zhi when she returns after completing her studies.

May Jishengtang be revitalized as soon as possible.

Dr. Zhou continued to comfort Bai Zhi, "Don't worry, your grandfather and your uncle will definitely make up. Your uncle is living in your grandfather's courtyard now. I believe his heart has already turned to the right side, otherwise he wouldn't have moved into his father's house on his own initiative."

Bai Zhi was even more shocked when she heard this news, "My uncle lives with my maternal grandfather?"

Dr. Zhou replied, "Yes, I heard about it by chance. Anyway, I didn't ask him any further because I was afraid he would feel embarrassed."

"So it seems he and my grandfather are about to reconcile."

"When your clinic opens, send out an invitation and I'll come over for a visit."

"Okay, no problem."

Bai Zhi felt somewhat comforted after receiving Dr. Zhou's call.

At least the fact that the uncle was willing to take the initiative to find out the truth about the grandmother's death means that he had the desire to mend his relationship with the grandfather.

So he doesn't need to worry about this anymore; he can just wait for good news.

Lu Ye hasn't returned yet, and Bai Zhi has been forcing herself to distract herself and keep busy these past few days so she won't overthink things.

Liu Guifang has been itching to set up a stall to sell twisted noodles these past few days.

But she never dared to tell Lao Yang from her hometown about this, for fear of being rejected.

But the market outlook was already clear, and her skills were there for her to show. She felt that if she stayed at home as a housewife and didn't go out to do anything, it would be a waste of time.

Seeing how diligent and proactive young people like Bai Zhi are in their careers, she felt that she, as an older woman, should also take action.

The key issue is that her family is struggling financially; Old Yang's salary alone is simply not enough to support their family of three. Their son will be starting high school in a couple of years, which will increase their expenses even more. Their parents back home are also getting older and need medication frequently.

She had to take action and find a way to make money.

So this afternoon, Liu Guifang steamed some dough at home again.

When Lao Yang and his son returned, she mixed a bowl for each of them.

Now that the weather is getting warmer, it's the perfect time to eat glutinous rice noodles.

She even specially cooked pumpkin porridge.

I made two more white pancakes, adding some lean meat and chili peppers inside.

It was made into a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger).

When they returned, she brought dinner to the table and said with a smile, "Tonight we're having roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and liangpi (cold skin noodles)."

When his son, Xiao Kai, saw the noodles with bright red chili oil and the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) that his mother had served, his eyes lit up.

He exclaimed, "Mom, you bought roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and liangpi (cold skin noodles)? They look exactly like the ones my grandma used to make when I went back to my hometown when I was a kid."