Xu Fei had his reasons for asking this, after all, the Yao family was huge, and even if Yao Yuanzhou was a loner, he wouldn’t be this extreme without cause.
Besides, if he truly lacked the care of elders, Yao Yuanzhou should’ve come off as far more disillusioned with life.
After Xu Fei spoke, Uncle He gave a slight smile, seems like he’d hit the nail on the head!
“Doctor Xu, to be honest, I felt sorry for the kid, so early on I took him to Second Granduncle Yao Binhong. He’s been looking after Yuanzhou’s daily needs ever since, is there an issue with that?”
Hearing this, Xu Fei felt things were starting to line up.
It reminded him of the family feuds he’d seen in other big clans, and he’d bet this Second Granduncle Yao Binhong, whom he’d never met, was the mastermind behind it all.
So Xu Fei pressed on, “No issue, but if it’s convenient, I’d like you to take me to meet this Second Granduncle as soon as possible, any problem with that?”
Uncle He waved it off, “Of course not, Second Granduncle’s been a devout Buddhist his whole life, he’s always here at the Yao estate. Whenever you want to see him, he’s around, let’s go!”
Led by Uncle He, Xu Fei left the reception room and headed straight to the other side of the Yao villa.
The Yao family villa was a colossal structure, like a fusion of several grand estates, its layout a maze of twists and turns.
Most people, even a thief, would probably get lost and never find their way out.
Xu Fei followed Uncle He through the winding paths until they reached a Buddhist shrine, where an old man sat quietly, prayer beads in hand.
If it weren’t for the slight movement of the beads, you’d think he was asleep.
Approaching the shrine, Uncle He lowered his voice, “Second Granduncle, Second Granduncle, wake up, we’ve got something to trouble you with.”
After a few seconds, the old man slowly stirred and opened his eyes.
When he saw who’d come, his face lit up with obvious delight, a grin spreading wide.
“Well, if it isn’t Manyun! My dear granddaughter, it’s been a while since you last visited me!”
Second Granduncle grabbed Yao Manyun’s hand with doting affection, and she quickly replied, “Second Granduncle, don’t tease, I’ve been at school! I come back to see you every weekend when I’m on break!”
After some family small talk, Second Granduncle glanced up at Xu Fei and asked, “Uncle He, who’s this?”
“Old Granduncle, this is the miracle doctor I’ve brought for the second miss. He said he’d like to meet you before treating her.”
Hearing Xu Fei was a miracle doctor, Second Granduncle’s eyes widened. He sized Xu Fei up, then broke into a smile again.
“A miracle doctor at such a young age? Truly, each generation brings new talent! Young man, if you can cure my granddaughter’s illness, I’ll grant any request you have!”
Throughout, Xu Fei stayed quiet, observing closely.
But after his careful scrutiny, he felt a twinge of disappointment.
To him, Second Granduncle’s expressions and actions seemed entirely natural, showing genuine love for his granddaughters, no way he could be the mastermind.
Plus, with the sick one being a granddaughter this time, it had no ties to the usual family power struggles over the patriarch’s seat, which left Xu Fei a bit stumped.
