Ye Jian asked the old man how he had been feeling lately, and Uncle Fu actually wanted to tell her the truth. However, the old man had instructed Uncle Fu to absolutely not tell the truth, so as not to worry Ye Jian and affect her work. He also mentioned that he was completely recovered now and as long as he didn't speak of it, Uncle Fu wouldn't either, so Ye Jian was unaware that the old man had caught a cold.
Thinking it over, Uncle Fu agreed with the old man's perspective and ultimately sided with him, not wishing to worry Ye Jian. Even when she inquired in detail while helping out in the kitchen, Uncle Fu still didn't reveal the true situation to her.
