Innocent Gestures and Childish Aspirations

No matter how young the child is, it's distressing to see her taken advantage of by that little rascal. Can they not be angry?

"That won't work, the gift is still needed!" Jiang Lixia wanted to say it was her daughter-in-law, how could they not bring a gift, but she held back.

As they left the Li family's house, Jiang Lixia looked down at Huo Zirui, who was only about her waist tall, and asked curiously, "Son, where did you learn the things you just said?"

Huo Zirui blinked innocently, "It's in the book."

Jiang Lixia, "..."

What kind of books did this kid usually read?

In fact, she felt that after the accident, her son seemed to have changed. He couldn't even count before, let alone read books, but now he's reading, as if he's completely transformed!

Was it really a blessing brought by Fu bao?

Thinking of Fu bao, soft and cute, Jiang Lixia felt affectionate. She looked at her son and asked tentatively, "Son, do you like Fu bao?"

"Yes!"

"Then...you'll find a way to make her your wife in the future. Mom also likes Fu bao, so you have to work hard!" Jiang Lixia encouraged him with hopeful eyes.

"..." Huo Zirui felt his mother was a bit silly, but no matter how much he disliked it, she was still his mortal mother, so he could only oblige.

He walked forward with his hands behind his back, looking like a little adult, and said solemnly to himself, "I really hope she grows up soon!"

Jiang Lixia, "..." Was her son under some evil spell?

...

After they left, the four boys of the Li family returned from outside, holding various items in their hands, and ran to the old lady Li as if presenting treasures, shouting, "Grandmother, look!"

The old lady Li noticed their dirtiness and was a bit displeased, "You rascals, where were you running around? Why are you so dirty?"

"We went to collect bird eggs! There aren't any left at home. Big brother said he'd find some for Mom to replenish her strength! That way, little sister can be fed too. Big brother is amazing, he found two bird nests!"

The youngest Li Xiaolei proudly showed a small basket filled with white mushrooms, "Grandmother, look, we found mushrooms too!"

Though young, they understood they needed to feed Fu bao, so they went out early to collect bird eggs and mushrooms.

Old Mrs. Li wanted to scold them for getting dirty and ruining their patched clothes again, but upon hearing this, she softened and smiled kindly. She praised, "Well, I know you're thinking of your sister. That's wonderful."

Li Xiaolei grinned, showing his two small tiger teeth. Suddenly, he spotted the red envelope in Fu bao's little hand and his eyes lit up, "Grandmother, what's this?"

The old lady Li said gravely, "This is a red envelope given to Fu bao by someone else. No one is allowed to touch it."

Though Li Xiaolei coveted the red envelope, he obediently nodded upon hearing it belonged to Fu bao, "Got it! Grandmother, when I grow up, I'll work with Dad to earn lots of money for Fu bao's sake, so she'll grow up plump like a pig!"

"Go on, who's calling her a pig? Fu bao is our darling, how could we compare her to a pig?" The old lady Li scolded, but with a smile.