I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s

Chapter 753: Chapter 752: I Can Wash Them for You

At the nursery, the children need to be picked up a little after four. Beisitian and Mrs. Qin picked them up together, and Luo Xudong also came back.

He had come back early on purpose to prepare to take them over.

Dinner, naturally, was at the old man’s place, so Gao Ma only needed to cook for the family of three of Luo Anguo.

Beisitian’s family of five arrived at the Red Painted Courtyard, and Li Xuejun was already waiting at the entrance, along with two female caregivers.

The three little buns got off the car and were led into the courtyard.

This wasn’t their first time here, so they weren’t unfamiliar, and they were very familiar with Li Xuejun, sweetly calling him ”Uncle” with their little mouths.

Li Xuejun had been looking after them since they were born, so he also had a deep affection for these three little buns. Seeing them, he couldn’t help but grin.

The hall door was wide open, and the three little buns broke free from the adults’ hands, running inside on their little short legs, shouting ’Grandpa’.

Wu Yuekai’s face blossomed into a smile, quickly getting up to greet the three little ones, stretching out his arms to embrace them.

”Hahahaha, finally, it’s the weekend. I’ve missed you guys so much!” Wu Yuekai looked at the three little guys, with no one else in his eyes.

”The old man doesn’t even mind them being rowdy,” Beisitian joked.

Wu Yuekai didn’t even glance at Beisitian and said, ”I’m always so quiet here, just waiting for these little ones to come and liven things up for me!”

Luo Yixuan and Luo Yiqian always had Luo Yirui between them, which had become a fixed pattern of interaction, and the two of them were used to having their brother in between.

”Grandpa calls me Strawberry~” Luo Yixuan said in a childish voice.

”Grandpa calls me Mango~” Luo Yiqian followed, equally childishly.

Luo Yirui pursed his lips. He didn’t want to be called Ice Cream; it was just his aunt’s nonsense!

Because the two kids looked so alike, Wu Yuekai couldn’t tell them apart at all, so every time they came, Luo Yixuan and Luo Yiqian had to remind him of their nicknames. The style of clothes the two little buns wore was the same, but the colors were different.

Luo Xudong and Beisitian sat on the side, watching Wu Yuekai have fun with the three little buns, and couldn’t help but laugh. Elderly people loved playing with children, and it was clear the old man genuinely liked these three kids.

Luo Xudong’s current assignment required discretion, so he couldn’t stay the night. After dinner, he went back and had to leave the next morning for an assignment, returning the day after to pick them up.

Beisitian stayed there with the three little buns, who were taken care of by special caregivers that Wu Yuekai personally found. They had professional knowledge and excellent character, having taken care of the little buns for over three years.

Although they weren’t soldiers, they were trained by military institutions, which reassured Beisitian.

At night, after the three little buns had fallen asleep, Beisitian began to give Wu Yuekai a health check, which was a routine inspection. She had never relaxed in checking the old man’s body, which was why, although he was aging, his health was much better than before.

”I’ve been doing exactly what you told me,” Wu Yuekai chimed in.

Beisitian didn’t quite believe him, ”I’ll have to ask Comrade Xiao Li about this.”

Wu Yuekai was helpless; alright, he had indeed been drinking, but how could he not? He could refrain from water, but it was really hard not to drink wine.

”I made you some medicinal wine, and I’ll have Xiao Li take it over later,” Beisitian said reluctantly.

Knowing the old man couldn’t resist, she tried her best to satisfy his cravings as healthily as possible.

Wu Yuekai instantly beamed like a child. Being able to drink openly was the best thing ever.

He knew that Beisitian was doing it for his own good. Over the years, if it hadn’t been for Beisitian helping to take care of his health, he couldn’t imagine how much suffering he would have endured. Whenever it rained, the pain and swelling in his joints used to be excruciating.

It could be said that Beisitian was the only person who could make him obey, as deeply felt by Li Xuejun, which also increased his frequency of ’complaining’.

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After taking his wife and children, Luo Xudong didn’t go home but first headed to the military base. Mrs. Qin was aware that her eldest son was very busy, so she wasn’t surprised by this.

Wang Xueqin had come alone to Beijing and had no place to stay, so like Sister-in-law Mo, she was staying in the side room. Sister-in-law Mo was a long-term worker, like Gao Ma, having been in the small courtyard for several years. Wang Xueqin was a temporary worker, still in her internship period, so she was very polite to everyone.

”Let me do it, Sister-in-law Mo!” Wang Xueqin quickly stood up when she saw Sister-in-law Mo lifting a kettle to fetch water.

The water was meant to be sent to Mrs. Qin’s courtyard.

Sister-in-law Mo smiled and said, ”You do yours, and I’ll do mine. We each have our own work to do; there’s no need for anyone to help anyone else, as we all just work for others.”

Wang Xueqin’s face flushed, and her steps paused. She fidgeted with the corners of her clothes as she watched Sister-in-law Mo go out, then stood on the porch, glanced at the main house, which had its lights off, and turned back into the room.

After delivering the hot water, Sister-in-law Mo tidied up and got ready to sleep. There was work to be done early the next day. Gao Ma, because she still had family at home and lived nearby, would go back home to sleep at night but would arrive earlier than anyone in the morning.

Meanwhile, Wang Xueqin hadn’t slept, listening for any movement outside. If the head of the household returned, she would also need to bring water.

Just as the thought crossed her mind, she heard the door open, her eyes snapping open to stare outside, seeing the silhouette of a tall, slender figure make its way through the courtyard into the main house.

Wang Xueqin thought for a moment, dressed quickly, and went to boil water.

As soon as she stepped out, Sister-in-law Mo opened her eyes, glanced at Wang Xueqin’s departing back, shook her head silently, and went back to sleep.

Wang Xueqin boiled half a pot of water, filled a thermos, then picked up a copper basin, carrying the thermos to the main house before gently pushing the door open.

She placed the copper basin on the floor and poured in some cold water, then added hot water little by little. It wasn’t scalding but perfect for soaking feet.

Carrying the foot basin to the east room, Wang Xueqin found the door wouldn’t open, so she lightly knocked on it.

After a while, a tall and handsome man opened the door.

”I prepared some footwashing water for you. It’s late, so soak your feet,” Wang Xueqin said, smiling up at him.

In the man’s clear yet indifferent face, there wasn’t a hint of change, prompting Wang Xueqin to quickly add, ”Since the lady isn’t here, if you’re too tired, I can help you wash.”

Where she came from, it was common for women to wash their husbands’ feet, but such arrangements happened only between couples.

”Who allowed you in here?” Luo Xudong’s icy gaze fell on the maid.

Wang Xueqin’s smile faltered, a small ripple of panic surfacing, ”I heard you come in. Since I bring water to the main house every night, I just... I just...”

She was unsure what Luo Xudong meant: was he upset she hadn’t knocked or didn’t like the service?

The latter would be fine; she could improve on the former.