"But Yan Yan and the others are different. They rely on producing clothes and selling them for their main profits. The processing work they do for others is just an extra income!" Even if they earn a little less on each order, it doesn't affect their company's operation!
But the Lu family is different!
"Let's go." Xu Aiqin quickly got out of bed. "After breakfast, let's go find Mom for help."
Lu Zhenhai, after washing up, went downstairs and didn't see Lu Muyao's figure. He felt a bit uneasy. "Where is Yao Yao? Wasn't she going to visit Grandma? Tell her to get up and have breakfast. We need to get ready to leave."
What time is it already?
So many things have happened in the family recently, how can she still sleep?
The nanny by the side immediately explained, "Miss Yao Yao got up at six o'clock! She has been busy in the kitchen, didn't even have breakfast! She said she wanted to make breakfast for you and Grandma first!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenhai realized that he had misunderstood his daughter and quickly went to the kitchen to take a look.
At this moment, Lu Muyao was busy at the stove. She unintentionally raised her eyes and saw a blurry reflection of her father on the wall tiles. She immediately pretended to be unstable, reached out to support the stove, and put on a weak appearance.
The nanny hurried forward to support her and said, "Miss Yao Yao, are you okay? I think you've been busy for too long and got too hungry! Sit down and rest!"
"I'm fine," Lu Muyao smiled faintly. "I don't mind being hungry as long as Dad, Mom, and Grandma think the food tastes good. That's enough for me..."
As she spoke, she pretended to casually notice Lu Zhenhai and smiled, "Dad, you're awake? I made something for you and Mom to eat. Since I've been back in this home for such a long time, you haven't had a chance to taste my cooking yet!"
Lu Zhenhai had thought his daughter was sleeping lazily in her room and had some objections in his heart...
Now that he saw his daughter being so filial and sensible, he felt a sense of shame and embarrassment.
Such a good daughter, even if she really did sleep in, what's the big deal!
He was truly narrow-minded!
How could Lu Muyao not see his emotions? Raised by a janitor since childhood, she had experienced countless disdainful glances and had become extremely perceptive of others' thoughts and feelings.
She brought the prepared breakfast to the dining table, untied her apron, and said, "I've been cooking since I was five years old. When my foster mother went out to sweep the streets, I would prepare the meals and wait for her to come home and eat."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenhai felt even more guilty. He never expected that this child would have to start cooking at the age of five... "At that time, my foster mother was in poor health and often needed to buy medicine. We didn't have much money to buy meat, so I found various ways to make her different vegetable dishes. Sometimes I would give her the meat to eat because I was just a kid, and whether I ate or not, I would still grow...," explained Lu Zhenhai's daughter, Yao Yao.
Lu Zhenhai's heart ached even more upon hearing this.
Unbeknownst to them, Xu Aiqin had come downstairs at some point. She saw Yao Yao cooking again and heard her talk about her childhood, and she secretly gave her a thumbs up!
It was as if she was praising: "Daughter, you're amazing! Look at your father, his eyes are getting teary!"
The surrounding housemaids were all saying:
"Miss Yao Yao has suffered so much from a young age. It's heartbreaking to see how sensible she is! Fortunately, she's back in this family!"
"I think it's because the heavens recognized Miss Yao Yao's excellence and deliberately brought her back..."
"Sir, you must treat Miss Yao Yao even better. Miss Yao Yao is beautiful and filial, much better than that Miss Qing Yan from before!"
"Yes, that Miss Qing Yan had such a bad temper!"
...
When the atmosphere had settled, Lu Muyao tactfully spoke up, "Alright, in my heart, Qing Yan will always be my sister, even though she made our family compensate six million. I still understand her and don't want to be her enemy..."
As she said this, she glanced at Lu Zhenhai and continued, "I remember Grandma liked to eat egg tofu. I looked it up online, and this dish is rich in protein, suitable for supplementing nutrition, especially for patients. Plus, it has a tender and smooth texture, which aids digestion... So, I made a bit extra. Dad, why don't you try it later?"
Just then, she exclaimed, "Oh no, I forgot to turn off the stove!"
Her voice came from the kitchen, "It's alright, it's alright. The soup didn't spoil... Liu Auntie, where is our thermos? I want to pour the soup in... It should have good sealing properties."
Seeing that Lu Zhenhai was still standing in place, Xu Aiqin took a few steps forward and said, "Did you see that? Yao Yao only holds us in her heart, unlike that dead brat Qing Yan! We should treat her better from now on!"
Lu Muyao poured the soup and instructed the servants, "Please help me bring the other things I prepared for Grandma to the car. Thank you for your trouble."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenhai couldn't help but ask, "Besides food, what else have you prepared?"
"I have a backrest pillow that she can place behind her waist for more comfort when she sits."
"And there's a tablet that she can use to watch her favorite Peking Opera. I've already downloaded all the performances by her favorite Peking Opera actors."
"In addition, there are flowers. Grandma has been sick for a long time and hasn't seen the scenery outside the window for a while. That bouquet can make her feel the beauty of summer!"
...
Lu Muyao chattered on and on, her face filled with happiness and joy.
Lu Zhenhai couldn't help but feel heartache and guilt. Normally, he only doted on Qing Yan and paid no attention to Yao Yao. He never expected Yao Yao to be so filial! It was truly rare!
In Room 301 of the Inpatient Department at Jingkang Hospital, an old lady with white hair lay peacefully on the bed.
When Xu Aiqin entered the room, she hadn't woken up yet.
This was a VIP ward with a separate living room. The three of them sat on the sofa, waiting, prepared to wait until the old lady woke up...
After a while, Xu Aiqin's gaze suddenly noticed a gap in the bedside table drawer. It seemed that the old lady had opened it and not closed it properly.
She became curious about what was inside. Could it be property deeds? Or a bankbook?
Thinking this way, she approached and opened it, only to find a gift box inside.
Inside the gift box was a beautiful flower ornament.
She was somewhat surprised, "When did the old lady get this?"
This flower appeared to be made of top-quality gemstones, exquisitely crafted, and pleasing to the eye.
By chance, it was touched in a certain place, and miraculously, melodious piano music emanated from it!
Lu Muyao's attention was also drawn to this object, "This piano piece sounds so good..."
Usually, there were no acquaintances who came to visit here, except for them and Qing Yan!
"It should be Yan Yan who sent it..." Lu Zhenhai spoke up.
"This thing looks quite expensive. Grandma hasn't recovered yet. What if she accidentally shakes her hand and breaks it? That would be a waste! There's no one at home who listens to piano music. Yao Yao, you take it. You can listen to it when you have free time."
Lu Muyao really liked this flower made of gemstones but didn't dare to take it. "This belongs to Grandma..."
"We are one family, and the things in this house are not divided between you and me."