Oh no! His rural wife is sweeter than a peach!

But Luozhi, we really feel sorry for you.

Her father also spoke up, saying that her parents owed her a great deal, as they knew she had always taken care of her grandmother and younger brother.

But now, Luozhi, your parents can finally rest assured, because your biological parents will be coming to find you soon.

Biological parents?

She shook her head vehemently in denial.

No, she doesn't need biological parents, she doesn't!

They abandoned her so cruelly back then, she doesn't want them...

Luozhi, they have their reasons.

Her mother comforted her, saying that they didn't mean to abandon her, nor did they say they threw her away, but... Luozhi, you'll understand when the time comes.

Trust your mother's words, reconnect with your biological parents, and you will have a better life.

And your husband, he loves you very much, you two should stay together happily.

Honey, it's time to go.

Her father took her mother's hand again.

A beam of light seemed to shine behind them, and they slowly walked towards it.

After walking a few steps, the couple turned back and smiled as they gave her another few words of advice.

Luozhi, your mom and dad's precious baby, you will soon have your own parents. Don't hate them, okay? Stay with them and be good to them. As for your little brother, he will be in your care from now on.

no, do not want!

She ran towards them frantically, crying.

Dad, Mom, come back quickly! Don't you need the bamboo shoots anymore?

The light seemed to suck people away, making her parents' figures thinner and thinner. She couldn't outrun it, and through her teary eyes, she watched them turn around, wave, and say their final goodbye.

Goodbye, wicker branch.

They were talking to her with smiles on their faces.

As soon as they finished speaking, the blinding light instantly sucked them away.

She was startled and screamed—

Dad, Mom...where are you? Please come out, I'm scared...

Ying Yuchuan, her husband, was the first to notice her unusual behavior.

He quickly turned on the bedside lamp, and at the same time, Lu Luozhi also suddenly opened her eyes.

Her cheeks were already wet with tears.

"What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"

Ying Yuchuan took a tissue from the bedside table and wiped away her tears.

Lu Luozhi's heart raced, and she stared blankly with wide eyes for a long while before she came to her senses.

She turned her eyes and looked at Ying Yuchuan beside her.

"I think I dreamt about my parents."

Sadness welled up in her eyes. "They said they came to say goodbye, and told me to take good care of my brother and stay with you."

"They also said you're a good man..."

Her tearful eyes stared blankly at him, her face full of vulnerability. Ying Yuchuan looked at her, his heart aching, and he pulled her into his arms.

"And then, what else did they say?"

He kissed her forehead and asked her gently, trying to get her to tell him about her dream so he could feel better.

"have no idea……"

Her voice was somewhat disordered, "They also said that my biological parents...would come looking for me?"

They don't want her anymore, so why are they still looking for her?

She buried her face in his chest, clutching the fabric of his pajamas tightly with one hand, her voice soft and low, "I don't want them to come looking for me. They don't want me, and I don't want them either."

Ying Yuchuan gently patted her slender back, as if to comfort her.

The question of her biological parents is a thorn in her side; she is unwilling to talk about it.

Having such a dream suddenly now, does it mean something?

Lu Luozhi didn't understand why she had such a dream.

She vaguely recalled the last scene in her dream where her parents said goodbye to her, and they even said, "Don't hate them."

Why can't we hate?

"Don't overthink it, it's just a dream, it's not actually happening."

Ying Yuchuan comforted her, "Would you like some water? I'll pour you a glass."

"What if it actually happens?"

Lu Luozhi had a strong premonition that it would happen, that it really would happen!

She wouldn't have such a dream for no reason.

His parents would never lie to her, so it's bound to happen!

"I'm here for you."

It was just four simple words, but his calm, deep voice gave her an incredibly strong sense of security.

Then he said, "Whether you're a human or a ghost, I'll be there to protect you. Don't be afraid."

Yes, with him around, she has nothing to be afraid of.

He was willing to be her dragon-slaying knight.

At this moment, he was like a giant beast with outstretched wings, sheltering her under his wings and protecting her from all the storms outside.

With her eyes closed, Lu Luozhi leaned deeply against his chest.

I thought to myself, "It's so good to have him."

She was no longer alone; she had him.

very nice.