Chapter Thirty: The Zhuo Family

  Song Hu Shan was being so polite to Zhang Da Hai because he knew a secret about him, something that even Zhang himself didn't know. The owner of this cafeteria had taken Zhang as his apprentice and sole disciple, and since the owner had no children, Zhang would be his only heir. Moreover, the special forces unit the owner used to belong to followed a hereditary system. This meant that without any suspense, Zhang Da Hai would enter this special forces unit.

  This unit holds immense power, wielding discipline and punishment during wartime. Its military achievements are renowned, and although most of its members have retired after the founding of the country, a small number remain active in both the military and political spheres. Although they may have stepped down now, previously they were not ordinary individuals, but rather held significant authority and influence. Because my grandfather was part of this unit, and I am his successor, that's why I know so much about it. Moreover, apart from a few high-ranking officials at the time of the country's founding, only one person in each generation is aware of its existence.

  After all the dishes were ready, Zhang Dahai left first because there were many guests.

  "Xiao younger brother, from now on you are my sworn brother, if there's anything that can't be solved, just come to me!" Song Hu Shan said with a flushed face, one hand holding his wine cup and the other patting his chest.

  The Song family had reached the fourth generation, but their descendants were sparse. Old Master Song was particularly fond of this great-grandson, and since the child developed autism, he only seemed slightly more lively when staying with Old Master Song, making him feel both heartbroken and delighted about this great-grandson.

  The couple was even more exhausted from their son's illness, and now that Xiao You had cured their son's illness, Song Hu Shan was so grateful that he didn't know how to repay him.

  "Xiao brothers, I'm a few years older than you and Tiger Mountain, so from now on I'll call you Xiao Yu, and you can call me sister. We're family now, don't be polite if there's anything!" Zhou Ruoying also raised her wine cup.

  "Great! I've been looking forward to it!" Xiao Yu said with a smile. Xiao Yu's agreement wasn't just because he was drunk, but through their interactions on the train and today, he understood what kind of person Zhou Ruo Ying was - kind, generous, and very enthusiastic towards him, just like when he was drinking tea earlier, Zhou Ruo Ying not only didn't mock him but also considered his feelings everywhere. This made Xiao Yu feel deeply moved, so when Zhou Ruo Ying asked, he agreed without hesitation.

  "Congratulations to you, brother and sister! Xiao Lao Di, you've arrived just in time. You saved my life, Old Cai's, and I haven't even had a chance to properly thank you yet. Today, let me offer you a cup of wine as a gesture of respect!" Teacher Cai said sincerely, raising his glass towards Xiao Ye.

  "No...no...it should be me who toasts you, not the other way around. After all, saving lives is a doctor's duty!" Seeing Cai Laoshi raise his glass, Xiao Yu hastily stood up. In fact, Xiao Yu still had a certain level of respect for Cai Laoshi deep down.

  Drinking the self-brewed wine from the cafeteria, eating the hot and steaming big pot dish. The meat inside is exceptionally tender and fresh, and it's fatty but not greasy, melting in your mouth as soon as you take a bite. Chewing on a piece of chestnut-flour mantou, oh what bliss! Even the legendary dragon liver and phoenix brain can't compare to this!

  Xiao Yu felt drowsy after eating his fill and actually fell asleep in Xiao You's arms. Everyone else was also slightly drunk, so Xiao You said: "Teacher Cai, Song brothers and sisters, let's stop here for today! We'll find another time to continue drinking!"

  The wine table just dispersed, out of the cafeteria, Song Hu Shan's secretary went to drive, Zhou Ruo Ying said to Xiao Yu: "Xiao Yu, go live with your sister!"

  "Sister, I'm not going. Yesterday I planned to visit second brother's house, but I drank too much and didn't make it. Today, no matter what, I have to go!" Xiao Yu heard Zhou Ruo Ying say this, and hastily said.

  After a moment of contemplation, Zhou Ruoying said, "Where does that little Yu live? Let Secretary Zhang drive you there!"

  "Sister, never mind, I'll just stay in the guest house of this hospital!" Xiao Yu hastily waved his hand.

  "Xiao Lao Di, come to my home another day! Let your sister-in-law cook some delicious food for you!" Cai Laoshi said as she opened the car window and spoke to Xiao Yu.

  "Uh, okay, take me back and ask Auntie if she's good!" Looking at the car that was about to start, Xiao Ye waved his hand and said.

  Watching the car disappear into the distance, Xiao Yu arrived at his own room in the reception building.

  Back in the room, Xiao Yu sat cross-legged on the bed and began to perform Zheng Qi Jue. Since his own yin soul had been nourished by the fragments of Zhong Kui's true spirit, he had gone through a tunnel and swallowed away the evil spirits, making his yin soul even stronger. If he didn't cultivate his physical body soon, it might eventually lead to his yin soul being unable to return to its rightful place.

  "Knock knock...... Knock knock......"

  A knock at the door woke up Xiao Yu, who was meditating. He looked at his watch and saw that it was already past 6 o'clock. To his surprise, he felt like only a short while had passed, but in reality, five hours had gone by. After five hours of cultivation, Xiao Yu felt a strand of pure energy as thick as a hair flowing through his body. He thought to himself, "I didn't expect that after the yin soul became stronger, my cultivation would also speed up significantly."

  Xiao Yu opened the door and saw it was his second brother Zhuo Si Mian: "Second Brother, are you off work?"

  "Ugh, just got off work, don't even mention it. I drank too much last night and my head is still spinning!" Zhuo Siyun said weakly as he lay down on the bed after entering the room.

  Zhuo Si usually drinks half a jin, but last night he drank two jins with them and slept until noon today. He went to work with a hangover and was scolded by his director. Although the wine doesn't get him drunk, he still feels dizzy now.

  "Old Three, pack up and let's go to my place. I called today and said you cured Big Brother's arm. My grandfather and father want to meet you. Our old man is living in Yuquan Mountain now, he wants to see you too!" Zuo Siyuan suddenly sat up from the bed with a smile.

  "Wooo... Hmph! Just right, I also want to visit your home!" Xiao Yu's head didn't even lift while washing his face in the bathroom.

  For dinner, the two of them just ate something casual outside. Xiao Yu knew that Zhuo Si's grandfather and father loved drinking tea, so he let Zhuo Si drive him to buy some tea leaves before driving to Zhuo Si's home.

  Except for Grandpa Zhuo, who lives in Yuquan Mountain, all of Zhuo Siyan's family members live in the residential area of the People's Liberation Army General Hospital. The residential area of the People's Liberation Army General Hospital is very spacious, with two high-rise buildings at the entrance and a series of small villas further inside. Zhuo Siyan's home is located in Building No. 1, which has been their family residence since Grandpa Xiao Ye's time, for over 50 years.

  Entering the No. 1 villa of Zhuo Siyan's home, there is a small courtyard with an area of more than 70 square meters inside. The walls and roof are covered with climbing plants - ivy, making the entire villa look like it's wearing a green coat. It also looks like a soldier standing upright in a green military uniform.

  As you enter the house, some old furniture fills the entire living room, but it doesn't give people a sense of shabbiness. On the contrary, it makes people feel that this is a kind of cultural accumulation.

  On the wooden sofa in the living room, a 70-year-old old man and a middle-aged man in his 50s, each holding a newspaper and wearing glasses, not only looked somewhat alike but also sat in a very similar posture. These two were exactly Zhuo Siyun's grandfather and father.