105: Is the old man randomly matchmaking people up?

"That's fine," Xiao Yuhong said. "I'm a few years older than you; calling me anything else would feel too stiff."

"Alright, Yuhong, I'm tired. Let's head back."

Elder Xiao noticed that the crowd at the scene was growing, fearing a stampede, so he spoke up.

The police officers who arrived at the scene had long since reported the situation to their superiors, knowing that a top-tier heroic figure had appeared at the Jiangtan Square.

Consequently, a large number of people had already arrived to maintain order.

However, even the bureau chief of the local branch dared not step forward to greet Elder Xiao.

When encountering someone with true commanding presence, it is impossible to converse or behave with ease and naturalness. It was better to simply not go up there to embarrass oneself and bring shame to the department.

"Zhang Yu, I would like to go back. May I invite you to my home for a meal?" Elder Xiao said to him.

"A meal?" Zhang Yu hadn't considered this question yet.

"Zhang Yu, just agree to it," Xiao Yuhong said. "My grandfather doesn't easily invite people to eat, let alone to our home."

"Alright then. I'm concerned that the old man's condition might still be unstable, so I'll observe for a few more hours."

"By the way." After getting into a black business van, with no one else around, Xiao Yuhong asked, "Zhang Yu, what exactly is going on with my grandfather?" She hadn't found it appropriate to ask earlier with so many people around.

"Elder Xiao's body is in very good health; there are no symptoms of any illness," Zhang Yu said.

"But why has he been feeling unwell all these years, and why has nothing been detected?" Xiao Yuhong asked.

"If I haven't guessed wrong, this should be poisoning," Zhang Yu said, stating his judgment.

The Soul-Returning Medical Arts rewarded by the system could discern the origin of any difficult illness, including poisoning and radiation.

The black blood that Elder Xiao spat out was the toxins being cleared from his body.

"Poisoning?" Xiao Yuhong couldn't believe it. "My grandfather's drinking water, meals, and living environment are checked by specialists every day to ensure everything is fine. How could he be poisoned?"

And if someone wanted to poison him, given the opportunity, why wouldn't they choose a poison that would kill him quickly?

"It is precisely because the toxicity acts slowly, stretching the timeline out long enough, that he comes into contact with so many people and visits so many places, making it difficult to detect," Zhang Yu said with a smile.

"Young man, I don't know why, but I find myself completely believing your theory," Elder Xiao said.

"Grandfather, who poisoned you? Tell me, I will definitely not let them get away with it!" Xiao Yuhong was very angry at this moment.

It wasn't just because Elder Xiao was her grandfather. He was also a hero with illustrious military achievements; who would dare to lay a hand on him?

"Yuhong, don't ask about this." Elder Xiao's expression changed, and he did not elaborate.

Then, he asked Zhang Yu again. "Young man, your medical skills are so brilliant; not only can you cure me, but you can also identify the source. May I ask who your mentor is?"

"Old man, please leave me some secrets," Zhang Yu said with a smile. "If there's an opportunity, I'll tell you later."

"Fine. Since you are unwilling to say, then I won't ask." Elder Xiao nodded, then said to Xiao Yuhong.

"You are not allowed to mention today's incident to anyone. Just tell them that I encountered a good doctor this time, and that is enough."

"I understand, Grandfather." Xiao Yuhong nodded.

Throughout the entire Xiao Family, the old man was a living fossil. Even at a hundred years old, his authority within the family remained supreme. His word was law.

But even so, Xiao Yuhong couldn't help but feel curious about Zhang Yu.

The last time she saw him, it was on the mountain roads of Panshan Mountain, where he was putting on a display of speed and passion. She had an impression of him then, but hadn't taken it to heart.

Today was their second meeting. He had silently and effortlessly cured her grandfather's chronic illness of many years.

He was only 22 years old, just graduated from university.

Others his age were either squandering money without a care in the world, staying at home playing games, or stressing out about finding a job. Only Zhang Yu was different.

At such an age, he displayed a maturity beyond his years, and his abilities were incredibly astonishing. He could handle so many things simultaneously.

Xiao Yuhong was from the Information Unit. For a moment, she was actually tempted to use the relevant personnel and resources to investigate Zhang Yu's background.

"No, this is against the rules." She quickly realized the problem in her mind.

But if she didn't investigate, she couldn't suppress the curiosity in her heart. She couldn't help but feel conflicted.

Elder Xiao saw his granddaughter's expression and suddenly couldn't help but laugh.

"Grandfather, what are you laughing at?" Seeing her grandfather laugh like that, she felt a bit uneasy.

"Yuhong, you aren't young anymore; shouldn't you consider your lifelong affairs?" He didn't say the second half of the sentence, "I think Zhang Yu is quite good."

As intelligent as she was, she should know what he meant.

Although Xiao Yuhong was 29 years old and several years older than Zhang Yu, her abilities and background were top-tier. If a sufficiently generous dowry were added, it wouldn't be a bad match.

Moreover, Xiao Yuhong was the flower of the military. Among tens of thousands of female soldiers, her beauty was top-notch, definitely T0-tier. She could be described as flawless in every aspect.

"Grandfather, how many times do I have to say it? I don't have any thoughts in that regard right now," Xiao Yuhong said.

Zhang Yu was indeed very handsome, very mysterious, and he had saved her grandfather. She was indeed curious about him, but talking about marriage now was too premature, wasn't it?

It was only their second meeting. She had at least earned some reputation, so did her grandfather really want to marry her off so quickly? Honestly.

However, she couldn't lash out. Elder Xiao also didn't say anything further.

He could tell that his granddaughter's attitude was significantly different. At the very least, his granddaughter currently had a good impression of Zhang Yu. Whether she liked him or not, she certainly didn't reject or dislike him.

If the first impression wasn't rejection, there would be opportunities later. Before, when he introduced potential suitors, she would refuse to listen before he even finished speaking, actively avoiding it.

"But Yuhong, I am a person with one foot in the grave, and seeing you married is my final wish."

"Grandfather, what nonsense are you talking about? You can still live to be 100!" Xiao Yuhong said.

"Alright, alright, then I'll just live to be an old spirit," Elder Xiao said with a chuckle.

"We have arrived." At this moment, the car slowly turned right, pulling into a vintage-style small villa. Xiao Yuhong said to Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu turned his head to look outside. This was actually the former Jiangcheng Concession area.

The small building in front of them had a profound sense of history. It had a history of nearly a hundred years and had once served as an administrative office in the concession.

This type of building was a protected historical relic. It was extremely valuable; he hadn't expected that someone would actually be living inside.

So, the more one sees, the more one realizes that one's knowledge is insufficient.