Chapter 43: Returning Home

  At noon, the chef of Zhong's family was indeed a top-notch chef for state banquets. Although they were just ordinary dishes, when made by these master chefs, they had a unique flavor. The wine was Maotai, and Xiao Yu was forced to drink more than two liangs by the Zhong family members, with a hint of intoxication between his eyebrows. However, Xiao Yu didn't leave without a fight, managing to pour drinks for three people at the table in succession.

  Why are all the countrymen willing to talk about things on the wine table? Now Xiao Yu knows that drinking can deepen the feelings between men, and if it weren't for a drink, the Zhong family, whether collateral or direct, would have a good impression of Xiao Yu. Through a person's drinking habits, one can also see what kind of person they are. And so, after a round of drinking, Xiao Yu also has a bit more affection for these young people from the Zhong family who drink boldly.

  At the dinner table, Zhong Jianguo and his wife, as well as Zhong Sishan's family, all toasted to Xiao Yu. Especially Zhong Jianguo, after Zhong Lao stepped down, he is now the pillar of the Zhong family. Zhong Jianguo was extremely polite and even somewhat respectful in his speech towards Xiao Yu. The entire Zhong family, whether they were relatives or direct descendants, were all puzzled. Zhong Jianguo, such a proud person, was being so polite to someone much younger than himself, it was all somewhat inexplicable.

  Zhong Jianguo witnessed Xiao Yu's miracle with his own eyes. A person who was on the verge of death was actually saved by him in less than ten minutes. This has already exceeded the category of medical skills and can be described as divine technique. Secondly, although birth, aging, illness, and death are natural laws, knowing Xiao Yu is equivalent to having an extra layer of security for life. Therefore, although Zhong Jianguo was a high-ranking official in charge of a province, he did not put on any airs when facing Xiao Yu.

  Xiao Yu and Zhong Tao also count as not fighting, through these few days of interaction Xiao Yu found that Zhong Tao is not a bad person at heart, but being born into the Zhong family has influenced him to pick up some spoiled habits.

  After lunch, due to Mr. Zhuo's old age, the senior military officer who escorted him here sent him back to rest. Since the two families didn't live far apart, Mr. Zhuo refused a car ride and strolled back home slowly.

  Zhong Lao and his wife were also delighted and had a few cups of wine. After dinner, they went back to their room to rest.

  Xiao Yu was chatting with the Zhong family in the living room when his phone suddenly rang. He picked it up without looking at the screen, pressed the answer button and put it to his ear, saying "Who is this?"

  "Brother, I'm me, and I'm your sister. Mom is ill, let you come back quickly!" A young woman's voice came from the other end of the phone.

  "What? Mom's sick?" Xiao Yu's heart tightened, and he quickly asked: "Sister, what...what's wrong with mom! Is it serious?"

  Xiao Yu has not returned home for more than half a year. The other day, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, he accompanied Wei Jun to Zhongnan Province and did not return home to visit. Although his family is poor, they are very harmonious. His mother, sister, and little nephew are all very close to him. Even though he left for the deep sea when his nephew was only 4 months old, it did not affect his affection for his nephew.

  When he heard that his mother was ill, he was extremely panicked and forgot that he himself was a doctor who could bring people back from the dead. In his impression, his mother's body had always been good, and she had also inherited most of her father's medical skills, opening a clinic in their hometown, where her reputation was very good, so if she had any illness, she should have been able to handle it well herself.

  "How could it be...” Xiao Yu didn't dare think any further.

  At this time, her sister's voice came from the phone: "Don't ask any more questions. If you still have filial piety, hurry back quickly, don't be late and regret it later."

  "Hey, sis.........."

  Xiao Yu hastily called out a few times, but the other end had already hung up. Xiao Yu's heart skipped a beat, could it be true as he had suspected? Suddenly, Xiao Yu's mind was filled with memories of his mother busy taking care of him and his sister over the years.

  Zhong Jianguo, sitting opposite Xiao Yu, saw Xiao Yu's originally calm expression disappear and became panicked, hastily asking: "Xiao brother, what's wrong?"

  "My mom is ill, sorry about that. I'll ask Clock Old to help me make an announcement when he wakes up, but I have to go first!" Xiao Yu's expression was flustered as he stood up and said this to Zhong Jianguo before hastily heading out.

  "Xiao brothers, where are you going? I'll have Zhong Tao send you there!" Zhong Jianguo said hastily as he saw Xiao Ye wanting to leave.

  Xiao Yu's figure hesitated for a moment before he said, "Alright then, thanks Lü Tao! Take me to the train station!"

  Lu Tao rushed out to start the car, Xiao Yu anxiously paced back and forth at the door!

  Seeing Xiao Yu's anxious look, Zhong Jianguo thought for a moment and comforted him: "Xiao brother, don't worry first, I think with your medical skills, no matter what illness your mother has, it will be fine!"

  Xiao Yu, who had been pacing back and forth like an ant on a hot skillet, suddenly stopped and slapped his forehead when he heard Zhong Jianguo's words. He couldn't believe he had forgotten this. From then on, Xiao Yu ceased his pacing and the look of panic on his face gradually faded away.

  Zhong Tao drove with Xiao You for an hour, but they arrived at the West Station of the capital city in just half an hour. Zhong Tao directly drove the car onto the platform. It turned out that Zhong Tao was driving a special vehicle assigned by his father, which allowed them to travel unimpeded.

  A railway staff member on the platform was anxiously waiting, while Zhuo Siyan had already arrived with Xiao Yu's backpack. The staff member saw Zhong Tao get off the train and looked at his license plate, straightening up: "Young Master Zhong, hurry up, you're two minutes late!" It turned out that on the way, Zhong Tao learned that Xiao Yu was going to West Station in Beijing, so he called the station master of West Station.

  Two hours, although he had absolute confidence in his medical skills, Xiao Yu still felt like the days were passing slowly. Finally, the train arrived at Gucheng Station, and as soon as it did, Xiao Yu quickly ran out of the station. Because Xiao Yu only had a small bag with him, he was able to move much faster than others. Outside the station, taxis lined up one after another like a dragon.

  Xiao Yu hailed a taxi in the first row and got on saying: "How much does it cost to go to Tong City?"

  The driver was taken aback: "Same city? ... …… over 60 kilometers! It's not worth taking a taxi for the round trip, chartering a car... at least 230 yuan."

  "Alright, I'll give you three hundred, just hurry up, can you?" Xiao Yu said hastily.

  "Let's go? Ran away!" The driver hesitated for a moment, threw away the cigarette in his hand and said.

  Out of the city, the taxi driver was very talkative and could chat with you about anything for a long time. However, Xiao Yu was not very responsive, so the driver lost interest and focused on driving instead.

  The car had been driving for an hour before it finally slowed down and entered the city. Xiao Yu looked at this city where he had lived for over 20 years, but after leaving for more than half a year, he felt a sense of strangeness. Looking at this familiar yet strange city, Xiao Yu, who was normally calm and composed, felt his heart in turmoil.

  Under Xiao Yu's guidance, the taxi stopped in front of Xiao Yu's house. Xiao Yu's home was a two-story building built on his old house site. The first floor was his mother's clinic, and the second floor was where the family lived.

  Xiao Yu gave the taxi driver three hundred yuan and said thank you before getting out of the car. His family usually kept their main door closed, entering and exiting through the clinic's entrance. Xiao Yu quickly walked to the entrance, where voices could still be heard coming from inside the clinic. He lifted the curtain and hastily stepped inside.

  There was no one inside, Xiao Yu continued to walk in and saw a woman in her fifties sitting on a recliner teasing a one-year-old baby, while the voice came from the kitchen not far away. The woman who teased the child would occasionally answer a sentence.