Lin Haoyu knew that Grandma Lin Lizhen suddenly showering her with so many treasures had a purpose. Now that her health was recovering, she had investment value in the eyes of Lin Lizhen and Lin Zhenhua, so the two family heads would surely nurture her well. What hadn't been allotted to her before would now be made up for.
Lin Haoyu had no intention of refusing. After all, she couldn't just leave the Lin family to avoid having her life arranged by Lin Zhenhua and Lin Lizhen, and go struggle on her own, could she? Lin Haoyu knew all too well how much suffering came from fighting alone. Why not rely on family backing when it was available? Even if she were to be arranged into a marriage alliance, the two family heads wouldn't just pair her with anyone. Looking at how the Lin family arranged marriages, one could tell that Lin Zhenhua cared about his reputation—there was absolutely no way he'd arrange something like a twenty-something marrying a fifty or sixty-year-old. The matches were basically well-suited pairs.
Besides, she was only seventeen now, and being pushed into a marriage alliance was still far off. Why worry so early? She'd just take it easy and enjoy a few years first.
Having died once, Lin Haoyu had learned to be philosophical. If she could live an easy life, she absolutely wouldn't force herself to endure hardship. She held an optimistic attitude toward the future.
Lin Haoyu continued her life of "fattening up"—ahem, recovering. Dr. Xue came by very diligently, wishing nothing more than for Lin Haoyu to recover immediately, so he could earn another reward from the Lin family. But Dr. Xue's benefits went far beyond money. News of Lin Haoyu's impending recovery had spread through high society circles, and Dr. Xue, as the physician who had been regulating her health, gained fame in those circles. Recently, quite a few families had approached Dr. Xue, all wanting to hire his services.
Dr. Xue's career was thriving, but he hadn't forgotten Lin Haoyu, the patient who had brought him so many benefits. He continued to treat and regulate her health with the same care and professionalism as before. He knew very well that only when Lin Haoyu fully recovered would his reputation truly shine.
Lin Haoyu knew about all these rumors swirling around, and her inner complaints had no one to share them with. However, Dr. Xue did have real skill—he just wasn't as miraculous as the rumors made him out to be. She quietly observed Dr. Xue for a few days and found that he hadn't let the fame go to his head, which earned her admiration.
Lin Haoyu couldn't help asking, "Dr. Xue, have you figured out the reason my body recovered?" Quite a few people outside were inquiring about her case, hoping to replicate it.
Dr. Xue said with calm composure, "The human body is truly miraculous, full of unsolved mysteries. To be honest, I don't fully understand why your health improved, Miss Six. My guess is that your body's potential has been unlocked—perhaps in the future, your health will be even better than the average person's." Dr. Xue was already past fifty. He might not have weathered great storms, but he had his composure. He had treated many patients over the years, and Lin Haoyu was one of the most unique.
"Humans truly are amazing." Lin Haoyu nodded with a smile. Human potential was immeasurable.
Dr. Xue glanced at Lin Haoyu and continued in a calm tone, "Some people with similarly weak constitutions have come to me, asking me to regulate their health. I told them frankly that everyone's body is different—you recovered, Miss Six, but others may not necessarily."
Lin Haoyu tilted her head slightly and guessed, "I imagine those who sought you out, Dr. Xue, weren't willing to give up?"
Dr. Xue nodded. "When there's even a sliver of hope, who would let go?"
Lin Haoyu had been taking Ginseng Nourishing Radiance Pill three times a day, but now it had been reduced to once a day. She was so happy she wished she could set off firecrackers to celebrate. Who would willingly pop pills every day when they didn't have to?
Keep it up, her body—she'd strive to not need any more pills in the future!
After Lin Lizhen began to take her sixth granddaughter seriously, she quickly secured an appointment with Celestial Master Zhang and specially invited him to the Lin family residence to read Lin Haoyu's facial features.
Lin Haoyu was very curious about this Celestial Master Zhang, who was highly revered by Hong Kong's wealthy elite. She wanted to know if he could truly read faces and tell fortunes, or if he could see through her and realize she was from another world. She wasn't afraid of being seen through—although she wasn't the original owner, her situation wasn't one of forcibly seizing someone else's body.
Sun Shuhui had dressed her up nicely again, and Lin Haoyu was happy not to have to do it herself. Being a little princess who didn't have to worry about anything was just wonderful.
Celestial Master Zhang matched every expectation Lin Haoyu had of an enlightened master—white hair and a long white beard, kind-eyed and spirited, a hale and hearty old gentleman. He wore a Daoist robe, exuding an air of immortality, every inch a master not to be underestimated.
Lin Haoyu respectfully greeted Celestial Master Zhang along with Lin Lizhen. Celestial Master Zhang gave a calm, composed nod without exchanging pleasantries, going straight to the matter at hand—reading Lin Haoyu's facial features.
Lin Haoyu looked at Celestial Master Zhang openly and honestly, her bright, lively eyes unable to hide her curiosity.
Celestial Master Zhang's expression was calm at first, but suddenly a hint of surprise appeared on his face. His eyes widened slightly as he stared intently at Lin Haoyu's face. Sun Shuhui nervously clenched her hands and held her breath, terrified that Celestial Master Zhang might say something bad. She had no other wishes—just for her daughter to be healthy.
After a long moment, Celestial Master Zhang spoke with piercing eyes: "The Sixth Miss Lin possesses a countenance of great wealth and nobility. If she does good deeds in her daily life, she will enjoy unbroken good fortune throughout her life—a naturally blessed face that brings prosperity to her family and her future husband…"
Lin Haoyu only caught the first part of the words. Great wealth and nobility? She absolutely loved that!
It wasn't until Celestial Master Zhang uttered the line, "The life-and-death tribulation has passed; she will live to old age without illness or disaster," that Lin Haoyu snapped back to attention. She looked at Celestial Master Zhang with a probing gaze—so could Celestial Master Zhang actually tell that she was a visitor from another world?
By the time Celestial Master Zhang left, Lin Haoyu still had no answer.
Sun Shuhui hugged Lin Haoyu, weeping tears of joy: "Sixth Sister, did you hear that? Celestial Master Zhang said you'll live to old age without illness or disaster. That's just wonderful."
Lin Lizhen, meanwhile, was satisfied with the fact that Lin Haoyu was a naturally blessed face that brought prosperity to family and husband: "Once these words spread, Little Six's reputation will improve. When you're fully recovered, I'll take you to the charity auction."
"Thank you, Grandmother." Lin Haoyu agreed readily. Getting to go out and stretch her legs sounded pretty good.
Lin Lizhen was usually quite busy, so she didn't keep Lin Haoyu and the others. After they walked out the door, Sun Shuhui finally snapped back to reality and said excitedly, "Sixth Sister, your grandmother said she'd take you to the charity auction! Mommy is going to pick out the perfect dress and jewelry for you—I'll make sure you look absolutely gorgeous."
Sun Shuhui didn't get the chance to pick anything out, because Lin Kangrui, the Seventh Young Master Lin, had gotten his parents called to school.