Finding Solutions: Fubao's Determination to Help Grandpa

Before Mrs. Li could respond, Mr. Li interjected hastily, "No, Fubao, Grandpa is fine!"

Mr. Li had some knowledge of herbal medicine. He had tried various remedies for his condition, including medications from the local pharmacy and even treatments at the county hospital, but nothing seemed to work. Seeing no improvement and feeling it was a waste of money, he decided to forgo further treatment.

Although Mr. Li's son, Chengyuan, wanted to take him to the county hospital, Mr. Li adamantly refused. He argued that hospital expenses were exorbitant and not worth the trouble. He preferred to save the money for his grandchildren's education.

This decision had caused tension between Mr. Li and Chengyuan, resulting in heated arguments. Despite this, Chengyuan always inquired about his father's health in his letters home.

"Grandpa, you can't continue like this. Your illness will only worsen if left untreated," Fubao insisted earnestly. "You have to get better."

She knew she wasn't some miracle worker who could cure all ailments, so despite her burgeoning spiritual powers, she realized there were limits to what she could do. Nevertheless, an idea began to form in her mind.

Once her spiritual powers reached a certain level and she could access the celestial realm again, she would return and seek the gods' assistance!

...

Meanwhile, in the small bamboo forest nearby, the boy had been hiding there for over an hour. The thought of almost being caught by Fubao earlier sent shivers down his spine.

How embarrassing it would be to appear before her in his current state?

So much had changed over the past few years. The once-prosperous Huo family had fallen from grace, reduced to nothing more than a relic of the past. Now, he resided with Jiang Lixia in a run-down village nearby, toiling away at farm work, stealing glances at Fu Bao whenever he could steal a moment of freedom during midday.

In five years' time, that girl had blossomed into a charming and adorable young lady.

Aside from those who couldn't grasp the Li family's favoritism towards their girls, Fu Bao was adored by nearly everyone, especially the boys in the village. They all joked about marrying her when she grew up.

Well, it was wishful thinking.

That girl can only belong to him, and no one can take away what he is fond of!

...

In the afternoon, Fu Bao continued to go to the paddy field with Grandma Li and Li Xiaolei. On the way, they met two aunts who happened to be talking about Aunt Zhao.

"Hey, have you heard about Aunt Zhao? This morning, she crushed the seedlings of Mr. Hu's family and lost five yuan!"

"So much!"

"Not really. Speaking of this Aunt Zhao, she's really unlucky. How could she fall into the field of the old Hu's family so clumsily? Aunt Zhao may not be one to back down easily, but Hu Lao San is even fiercer. He immediately demanded compensation! When she went home to get the money, she didn't want her husband to know about it, so she planned to use her private funds..."

"Oh, she still has private money? That's surprising!"

"Exactly! And guess what? When she went to get the money, her husband happened to return from his trip and saw her hoarding a significant amount of private funds. He was furious and started hurling accusations at her. It got so heated that they even talked about divorce! I live next door to them, and let me tell you, the argument was so intense that it felt like my ears were going to burst!"

The old lady Li and the two children exchanged knowing smiles, understanding each other's thoughts without needing to say a word.

Plowing by hand is slow and physically demanding. The old lady Li was getting on in years, and Li Xiaolei was just ten. After two hours of plowing, they couldn't manage the plow anymore and had to head back.