Luo Shiyi smiled and asked, "Senior Sister, you didn't find us a foreign grand-nephew, did you?"
Lan Yuxi glanced at him with a smile, "You're right! My disciple is of mixed-race from eight countries, and..."
Lan Yuxi continued, "I destroyed his research institute and rescued the four members of Wanqi's family. That guy was not convinced and looked for me everywhere. He caused trouble in places where Chinese people gathered, threatening to destroy one Chinese person a day if I didn't come to him to die. This angered me so much that I sneaked into his home that very night."
Lan Yuxi smiled as she spoke, "That guy was a tough nut to crack. After I beat him up, he didn't cause any more trouble. Instead, he wanted to recognize me as his master. I couldn't be bothered with him, but he followed me everywhere. Eventually, I had no choice but to take in that demon.
However, a demon is a demon. Recognizing me as master wasn't enough. After I cured his mother's chronic illness with a prescription from the Lan Ling secret manual, he invited me to invest in his pharmaceutical factory. Seeing an opportunity to make money and benefit humanity, I agreed.
But I never expected that the pharmaceutical factory he spoke of was actually one of the top five major pharmaceutical companies globally, with nearly a hundred production bases. And the research institute I destroyed was merely the smallest of his over fifty research facilities."
Luo Shiyi exclaimed, "Good heavens! Someone who owns such a large enterprise must be an old man, right? Isn't my grand-nephew older than Master?"
Lan Yuxi glared at him with a smile, "Who said he's an old man? When I met him, he was only thirty years old. His family had built the empire over generations. After his father passed away, he took over the company."
Elder Hong looked at his beloved disciple with concern. His disciple made it sound easy, but he knew the matters she encountered were far from simple.
He couldn't even imagine the hardships a young girl had endured fighting her way abroad single-handedly.
"Xi'er, you said your disciple dabbled in those medicines. Is he still doing it? Be careful not to get yourself involved again."
Lan Yuxi said with a smile, "He stopped long ago. When I signed the contract with him, I specifically added a clause: if he ever produced those medicines again, our cooperation would be terminated. However, he felt it was unfair to me, so he added another clause: if he ever produced that kind of medicine again, fifty percent of his assets would belong to me."
Seeing the sincerity of the other party, Elder Hong finally felt relieved.
Lan Yuxi saw that she had explained everything she needed to, and then called out towards the door, "Come in!"
As soon as she finished speaking, two tall young men entered, carrying a large box.
Everyone looked at the large box with confusion.
Lan Yuxi walked to the box, took out a small one, and handed it to Elder Hong. "Master, you said the blood pressure medication you took last time was very effective. I had them mail some more for you. You must take it on time. This was prepared using the formula from the Lan Ling secret manual, and it's very effective!"
Elder Hong smiled and accepted it.
Lan Yuxi then picked up another box and handed it to San Wan. "Third Junior Brother, this is for your gout. Take it for three consecutive courses, and as long as you don't drink beer or eat seafood, I guarantee it won't relapse."
San Wan was so touched that his eyes turned red. "Senior Sister actually remembers I have gout."
Lan Yuxi smiled and patted his shoulder. "You're not the only one. I remember all your ailments. After obtaining the secret manual, I started researching and developing remedies for your chronic illnesses. For those without any specific ailments, I've brought some traditional Chinese medicines for strengthening muscles and bones. Your names are on the boxes, so you can take them later. But I must make it clear, these medicines are not to be given away; they are for your own use only!"
"This is Senior Sister's kind gesture; how could we bear to give them away?"
After Luo Shiyi finished speaking, he didn't stand on ceremony. He reached out and took the box with his name on it. After reading the instructions, his face instantly turned red.
Wu Wan smiled and leaned over. "Let me see, what special medicine did Senior Sister give you?"
Luo Shiyi quickly hid the box behind him. "Why are you looking at mine? Look at yours!"
Ba Wan snatched the box from his hand and, while reading, laughed. "Senior Sister knows you best; she made you a special medicine for constipation!"
"Hahaha..." Everyone burst into laughter.
Luo Shiyi snatched the box back indignantly and sat down in his seat, holding it like a treasure.
Lan Yuxi waited until everyone had finished laughing, then said to Wu Wan, "Fifth Junior Brother, yours is for scar removal. However, it wasn't developed by me; it was developed by Wanqi. The clinical trials were very effective, and she specifically asked me to bring it to you."
Wu Wan was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "I didn't expect Wanqi to remember me."
"You're her nightmare; how could she not remember you!"
Luo Shiyi mumbled and was about to open the box when Lan Yuxi quickly stopped him.
"This medicine is to be taken after meals; why are you opening it now?"
Luo Shiyi gave her a suspicious glance.
Lan Yuxi ignored him and turned to Elder Hong. "Master, I'm hungry. Shall we go to Little Lotus Pond?"
Elder Hong smiled and nodded.
More than a dozen people split into five cars and drove towards Little Lotus Pond.
In the car, Lan Yuxi happily nestled in Elder Hong's embrace.
"Master, I'm not leaving this time. I can stay with you like this often from now on."
Elder Hong patted her head affectionately. "What's the use of clinging to me? You're not young anymore; you should think about your personal life."
"Stop! If you pressure me like my parents, I won't visit you anymore!" Lan Yuxi raised her hand and tugged at Elder Hong's lapel. "Why are you still wearing old clothes? Haven't the Tang suits I ordered for you arrived yet?"
"They've arrived, but I feel uncomfortable wearing clothes that cost five figures each."
Lan Yuxi huffed indignantly, "When we get back, I'll throw away all your old clothes!"
"If you dare to throw them away, I'll cry for you!"
"Pfft—" Lan Yuxi couldn't help but burst out laughing, imagining what her master would look like if he cried.
"Xi'er, you can't spend money like this. Besides the medicine in the boxes you gave us, is there anything else?"
Lan Yuxi saw Elder Hong looking at her sternly and pouted. "Nothing escapes your eyes. I put a card in each box."
"Master, please don't let them return them to me! Although I'm their Senior Sister, every year during Chinese New Year, my junior brothers always stuff red envelopes into my hands. I've grown up now and can earn my own money; I should act like a proper Senior Sister. The money isn't much; please let them accept it. Er Wan's card is in your box; give it to him when he visits you. If I give it to him, he definitely won't accept it."
Elder Hong, hearing her explanation, assumed it wasn't a large sum of money and didn't dwell on the issue. He simply asked casually, "You didn't go to see Zi Cheng when you came back this time?"