A Tale of Unexpected Gratitude

So, he quickly pulled away from the old lady Li's grasp.

Observing his movements, Jiang Lixia sighed with relief and called out to him, "Jin Xi, why did you run inside? You're so naive. Come to mommy."

Huo Zirui complied reluctantly, allowing himself to be embraced by her.

Mrs. Li glanced at him, feeling a bit reluctant, and questioned Jiang Lixia, "Huo family daughter-in-law, why did you bring your son here today? Our families have had no dealings for generations. Why the sudden visit?"

Jiang Lixia hesitated, her eyes welling up with tears as she revealed, "I'll tell you the truth. Actually... My son was recently in a car accident and was in a coma. The doctors said his injuries were severe. We were prepared for the worst, even planning his funeral."

Upon hearing this shocking revelation, the Li family listened intently.

"However," Jiang Lixia continued, "One night, he miraculously regained consciousness, as if nothing had happened. The doctors were astonished by his recovery, calling it a miracle."

She went on to explain how her son claimed to have been rescued by a little girl in a dream, whom he identified as their daughter. According to him, if they wanted him to recover fully, they needed to visit their home.

While mysterious, Jiang Lixia's account resonated with the superstitious beliefs of rural communities, leaving little room for doubt.

Unaware of their son's demise and Huo Zirui's current identity, Jiang Lixia expressed her gratitude, attributing her son's recovery to their daughter's intervention.

Impressed by their daughter's purported role, Huo Zirui raised his eyebrows proudly.

However, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret at his current state, powerless to protect her as he once did.

Despite this, his determination to safeguard her remained unwavering, a token of gratitude for her past help.

As Jiang Lixia concluded her tale, she presented a thick red envelope to the old lady Li, insisting that it was a token of their appreciation.

Refusing the gesture, the old lady Li insisted, "We cannot accept this. It was merely a dream. We haven't done anything worthy of reward. Fubao is just a newborn. How could she have saved your child? We cannot accept this red envelope."

Jiang Lixia, however, remained insistent, stating that they would not leave until the red envelope was accepted.