Xiao Wan'er naturally had no idea what Chen Yi was thinking and lightly nodded.
After thinking for a moment, she said gently:
"Perhaps Sister Cui heard that I wanted to establish a Medical Dao Academy. She likely came to learn more about it."
Chen Yi suddenly realized. "She wants to get involved too?"
Xiao Wan'er hesitated slightly. "You mean, she wants to do it together with me?"
"I only thought she wanted to ask about the specifics, then have her family build one in Qinghe."
"After all, she probably will not stay in Shuzhou for long. Doing it with me... probably not."
Chen Yi shook his head. "Just a guess. Who knows what Miss Cui is thinking?"
Though he was not completely certain, based on what he had learned of Cui Qingwu over this period, she would not be leaving Shuzhou anytime soon.
There was no other reason.
The Yunqing Tower she had opened in West Market alone did not seem like something done on a whim.
Of course, perhaps this Eldest Miss of the Cui Family was simply so wealthy that she did not care about such a "small-scale" business.
That was possible too.
Xiao Wan'er gave an acknowledging hum, lowered her head, and took a sip of porridge. Her pale yet faintly flushed cheek puffed out slightly.
Silence fell for a moment.
Xiao Wan'er raised her head again and looked at Chen Yi. "If she truly is interested, should I refuse her?"
Chen Yi thought for a moment. "Before considering that, I need to know whether you mind her getting involved in the Medical Dao Academy."
"I... a little. I'm just worried that she might..."
"Ruin it?"
Xiao Wan'er nodded somewhat embarrassedly. "If the Medical Dao Academy is done well, it will benefit the country and its people,