174 CUTE GRANDDAUGHTER (1/2)

Hu Lei had some free time before she had the appointment that Doctor Shui had set up. So, she decided to go back to Cauldron Street. She wanted to thank the grandpa for the tea. At the same time, she was a bit curious about him, especially if he was the Zhong Elder's old friend.

Therefore, after the meal with Song Yin, she had Beatrice drive her to the Apothecary.

Like the last time, she knocked persistently on the door before the grumpy old man opened up. However, he did not show the same reluctance towards her as he had before. In fact, there was a certain glint in his eyes that betrayed a little pleasure.

”What are you doing here?” He still asked in a somewhat tsundere manner.

However, Hu Lei knew that he did not want her to leave. In fact, he was holding the door open for her, even as he spoke. He seemed to be beckoning her inside, but he did not want to show too much initiative.

”It seems that you are too busy. I will leave immediately.” She made a movement to turn away from the medicinal shop.

The old man panicked because he had been waiting for this girl to return. He had hoped that she was not the type to forget things and move on without a glance. His impression of her was quite good. But he had still been nervous about her return.

Who knew that she would show up after just a day or two? He felt incredibly gratified.

”Since you are here, you should at least come in.” He spoke up to stop her from leaving.

When she turned her face back to him, he realised that she had only been messing with his head. She had a mischievous twinkle which showed that she had seen through him. He huffed and went into the shop with annoyance.

”Grandpa, can't you admit that you are happy to see me?” Hu Lei did not mind and entered happily behind him.

The old man's eyes watered when he heard the cute girl call him grandpa. He felt overwhelmed but happy. However, he did not want to reveal unnecessary things.

”Have you brought me any gift?” He asked.

”Didn't I bring myself?” Hu Lei said shamelessly.

”Peh! Are you money that everyone will like you? If you have not brought anything of value, you should put yourself to use.” He said grumpily, but his turned face had a look of happiness.

He felt that this was the perfect way to trap Hu Lei in the shop. He took a lab coat from a hook and passed it to Hu Lei. She unhesitatingly put it on. This place felt a bit nostalgic. It reminded her of a simpler time when she could spend time peacefully with her father.

In the past, Hu Ming had been interested in traditional medicines around the world and had even published numerous papers about his findings. Life had been uncomplicated because traditional medicine always had a holistic approach to health. There were no shortcuts.

Unfortunately, the allure of futuristic advances had been too much. It was not that Hu Lei was against advances in medicine. However, she knew that everyone was looking for a quick solution for problems which could only be handled step-by-step.

Moreover, there were no good intentions attached to the desire to find the solutions to modern health problems. It was only a desire to monopolise the key to human life. If anyone had the cure to the most dangerous diseases, they would own the world.

”Why are you standing over there with a stupid expression on your face? Quickly wash your hands and help me clean up and organise these cabinets.” The grandpa spoke out in his usual manner.