Hearing that Fu Chi had finally relented and decided to see a doctor, Xia Zhiyi chuckled softly, "Okay, Mr. Fu is so good."
An eerie silence fell over the other end of the phone.
After a moment, Fu Chi slowly said, "Hmm."
Xia Zhiyi's eyebrows twitched. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Xia Wanyi seemingly looking for her. Remembering that Fu Chi also needed a cell phone to contact the doctor, she said, "Okay, you contact the doctor to see how things are. I'll contact you again in a bit."
"Or if you don't mind, you can tell me about the situation in a bit. I know a little about traditional Chinese medicine and might be able to help."
Fu Chi: "... Hmm."
Xia Zhiyi completely unaware of the reluctance hidden in Fu Chi's words. She quickly ended the conversation and hung up the phone.
"Sister." Xia Zhiyi walked to Xia Wanyi's side, looked at her slightly thin clothes, took off her coat and draped it over her shoulders. "It's chilly outside, why didn't you wear a coat?"
Xia Wanyi touched her coat, her gaze falling on her younger brother's thin frame. She took his hand and stroked it before saying, "You've been out for a while. I was worried something might have happened to you, so I came out to check on you."
Xia Zhiyi: "What could possibly be wrong with me? I'm here today to help out."
Xia Wanyi: "So, they really want to learn kung fu from you?"
Even though Xia Zhiyi had revealed some information to Xia Wanyi before, Xia Wanyi still felt it was somewhat... magical.
Even though Xia Wanyi has a soft spot for her younger brother and thinks he's perfect in every way, it's still so amazing!
I have absolutely no idea what my younger brother went through in places I can't see!
However, as long as Xia Zhiyi doesn't do anything illegal or disorderly, Xia Wanyi's attitude will remain consistent—support! We must support her!
So although she found it very strange, and Xia Wanyi still couldn't figure out what had happened, her attitude remained unchanged.
"Mm." Xia Zhiyi smiled, put her arm around Xia Wanyi's shoulder, and gently led her inside. "This is a good thing. If possible, I would certainly like to contribute to our country."
Xia Wanyi: "What about the tuition fees they mentioned..."
Xia Zhiyi helplessly, "Well... they don't want to take advantage of me."
Xia Wanyi thought for a moment and understood. "Well, if you really are going to start a class, I'll prepare some food for your students later."
Xia Zhiyi: "It's okay, I'll handle these things. My sister has a lot to do herself, and she also has to take care of Xiao Zhen, so don't worry about these things."
"Brother." Xia Zhen, who had been sitting obediently in her seat, immediately stood up when she saw the two of them enter. She ran over and looked up at him with her little face. "Brother, I'm full."
Xia Zhiyi smiled and patted her head.
After dinner, Xia Zhiyi chatted for a few more minutes with the crew-cut man named Guo Zixin before returning to the temporary accommodations arranged for them with Xia Wanyi and the others.
When Xia Zhiyi first heard the man's name, she assumed it was Guo Zixin, but she learned during the meal that his real name was Guo Zixin.
Guo Zixin himself seems to be used to his name being misunderstood. Just looking at his name, it's easy to associate it with a woman. However, as long as it's not a malicious joke about his name, Guo Zixin doesn't mind.
After returning to her room, Xia Zhiyi checked her phone and found that Fu Chi hadn't messaged her yet, so she contacted Xu Chen first.
"I just finished eating. It's okay. I know where you are. I'll come find you in a bit."
Xia Zhiyi with some confusion, " Sister Chen, is there some trouble on your end?"
Xu Chen: "Well... how should I put it? It is a bit troublesome, but not that much trouble."
Xu Chen: "I'll tell you the details when I get back."
Xia Zhiyi: "Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."
Before hanging up, Xu Chen remembered something and said, "Oh right, is Ming Taotao with you guys? Ask her to keep an eye out for toiletries."
Xia Zhiyi: "Okay."
Xu Chen appeared in front of Xia Zhiyi in just fifteen minutes, as he had said.
At that time, Xia Zhiyi was in Xia Wanyi and Xia Zhen's room. Xia Wanyi was helping Xia Zhen with her online classes, Xia Zhiyi wanted to spend more time with her family during this break, so she came over to watch as well.
Xia Zhen was a little embarrassed at first, but she had already been learning online for a while, so she quickly got into the swing of things and listened attentively to the lessons.
When Xu Chen arrived, he gently knocked on the door and silently waved to Xia Zhiyi inside.
Xia Zhiyi exchanged a glance with Xia Wanyi, then quietly got up and left.
" Sister Chen, thank you for your hard work today." Xia Zhiyi and Xu Chen went into the next room. As he made Xu Chen a cup of tea, he said with a smile, "It seems like it's still because of me. Did I take up your time?"
Xu Chen took the teacup, then shook his head upon hearing this. "Forget about wasting time. If I didn't come today, I would still have to come over once things are settled on your end."
"What did you say to them? I thought they seemed to have some issues with me at first, but after a few words, they didn't have any."
Xia Zhiyi confusion, "You have a problem with me? Why?"
Xu Chen watched him silently.
Xia Zhiyi thought for a moment, then finally remembered something, and hesitantly said, "Because I said my dream is to be an actress?"
Xu Chen: "..."
Xu Chen pondered for a moment, then had to nod. "It must be this. They probably think I led you astray."
Xia Zhiyi chuckled, "What do you mean by 'going astray'? Everyone in society has their own things to do. Actors and singers all have their value. I think as long as I'm working seriously, you can't say I've gone astray."
Xu Chen laughed, "You're right. But in general, professions related to the arts and entertainment aren't considered very respectable."
Xia Zhiyi smiled, neither confirming nor denying.
He had no occupational discrimination; whether it was an actor, a policeman, a craftsman, a tailor, a teacher, or so on, they were all the same in his eyes.
The difference lies in the people.
Xu Chen quickly skipped the topic and briefly explained what he had just spent so much time dealing with, "Later, I talked to them about confidentiality and contract-related matters."
Xia Zhiyi paused, then suddenly remembered and asked, "Tuition fees?"
Xu Chen nodded. "Mm."
Xu Chen: "Although you clearly stated that you could teach for free, the higher-ups don't want to take advantage of you. Since it involves money, they won't just give you money as they please; there are procedures that can't be skipped."
"We don't need to worry about their review process; I only discussed the pricing with them."
"As for confidentiality... this matter of you taking on students also needs to be kept confidential for now, and we'll see how things go later." A confidentiality agreement needs to be signed.
Xia Zhiyi: "I understand."