Only after he asked this question did Xu Mingyan feel that his whole body was much more relaxed than before.

I didn’t feel the headaches, coughs and wheezing I used to have, but my body still felt a little weak.

My own body...? Xu Mingyan vaguely remembered that he vomited blood before he fell into a coma. It was obviously so serious, how come the pain was gone after waking up? Xu Mingyan was a little panicked.

After all, his illness in the past few years had almost worn away all his hopes, and he couldn't believe it for a while.

Aunt Tao wanted to go in when she saw her son wake up, but they didn't dare to act rashly until Gu Lingze gave the order.

"Come in, it's ready." Gu Lingze waved his hand.

Aunt Tao rushed to the bedside and held her son's hand tightly. She was overwhelmed with emotions and choked with sobs, unable to speak.

"Mom, don't cry. I feel much better now, really!" Xu Mingyan comforted.

He was telling the truth. He no longer had the same oppressive feeling that Shen Ke had felt before.

Doctor Li looked at his face. Although it was still a little pale, it was not as deathly gray as before.

Doctor Li knew that Xu Mingyan was not exaggerating.

When Aunt Tao heard what her son said, she looked at his gentle and relaxed eyes and asked in disbelief, "Mingyan, is your illness really much better?" Xu Mingyan smiled and nodded.

Aunt Tao was now almost convinced, for she was afraid that her son's good complexion just now was just a last gasp of vitality.

"Brother Xu is not sick. He was harmed by someone using magic." Gu Lingze's words fell on everyone's ears like thunder, shocking everyone.

Aunt Tao immediately became restless and was about to speak when Xu Mingyan gently patted his mother's hand, signaling her to be patient.

Xu Mingyan knew that Gu Lingze must have some secret. His stupidity was cured overnight and his life was saved.

But Xu Mingyan knew how to repay kindness, and if the other party was unwilling to talk, he would not explore the matter.

Doctor Li couldn't help but ask, "Gouzi, what do you mean by that?"

Gu Lingze felt uncomfortable when he heard the name, and said to the three people: "I was injured on the head. After waking up from a sleep, my mind became clear and I was no longer stupid. Then I remembered that my original name was Gu Lingze."

There has always been a rumor in the village that Gouzi is a bastard of a large family in the capital.

But so what if he is just a young master? He is still a fool.

Even his own mother doesn't care about him, otherwise how come the people in the village don't even know Gu Lingze's name and just call him dog?

Gu Lingze pointed at Jinzi and Lingzi and said, "I have also given my brother and sister names. From now on, we will be siblings. Jinzi will be called Gu Chaoyu and Lingzi will be called Gu Chunlin."

When Xu Mingyan heard the name he gave, he knew that Gu Lingze must have been educated before, but he didn't know why he became stupid again.

"Jinzi and Lingzi are still young, and their nicknames are unambiguous and friendly. As for my name... that's all. I just hope everyone can call me Lingze in the future. Can you please tell the villagers as well, Auntie and the doctor?" Gu Lingze said pleadingly.

If someone calls him dog again, he will definitely feel itchy.

"Don't worry, Auntie will definitely help you pass it on!"

Gouzi, no, now she should call him Gu Lingze. Saving her son’s life means saving the lives of her entire family.

Not to mention this insignificant matter, even if Aunt Tao were to offer sacrifices to Gu Lingze's longevity tablet every day, she would be willing to do so.

Gu Lingze smiled and expressed his satisfaction. With this smile, Xu Mingyan and the other two truly felt that Gu Lingze had indeed changed a lot.

When he was mentally retarded, he was always unkempt and had a dull look in his eyes. Perhaps because he was afraid of being beaten and scolded, he kept his head down and hunched his back all day long.

Although she is still wearing tattered clothes, she is tall and slender, with bright eyes, red lips and white teeth, and her whole temperament is elegant and refined.

When Uncle Xu pushed the door open, he saw three people staring at Gu Lingze in a daze, not knowing what was going on.

Seeing Doctor Li was there too, he thought his son's condition had worsened, and hurriedly said, "What's going on? Is Mingyan's illness getting worse again? I just happened to bring some medicine back." After saying that, he walked towards the kitchen with the medicine bag in his hand.

Aunt Tao quickly stopped Uncle Xu and told him the whole story in a long stream.

After hearing this, Uncle Xu quickly walked to Xu Mingyan's bedside. Seeing that his son was getting better, his eyes couldn't help but turn red.

When Xu Mingyan saw his father's expression, he also felt sad.

Mom and dad have been through a lot in the past few years, and I have been restless day and night. I am the only son of my parents. If I die of illness, I am afraid my parents will be heartbroken.

After checking on his son's condition, Uncle Xu turned around, walked to Gu Lingze, and was about to kneel down.

Mingyan almost died today. If it weren't for Gu Lingze, she would not have been able to see her son for the last time.

Gu Lingze quickly supported Uncle Xu's arm to prevent him from kneeling down, and said anxiously: "Uncle, what are you doing? Auntie has always taken care of the three of us brothers and sisters. Now I am just repaying you to the best of my ability. I cannot accept such a great gift."

Uncle Xu had no choice but to give up and keep this kindness deeply in his heart.

Aunt Tao wiped her tears and said, "Today is a happy day, worth celebrating. After all the hard work this afternoon, you must be hungry. I'll make you a good meal right away!"

When Jinzi went to the kitchen to help light the fire, Aunt Tao gave him a handful of candied hawthorns and asked him to go out and share them with his sister.

Uncle Xu also went to the hunter's house in the village to buy two pheasants. It was not because he was reluctant to buy pork, but because he had to go to the butcher to buy pork, and Uncle Xu would definitely not go there.

Just bring some pork back when you go to the county town tomorrow.

Doctor Li also went back to his home first. He got medicine for Aunt Tao in the afternoon. Because the matter was urgent, the pharmacy was turned upside down. He went back to tidy it up first and would come back for dinner later.

Only Xu Mingyan and Gu Lingze were left in the room.

Xu Mingyan thought for a moment, frowned and said, "Lingze, what happened to me? From what you said just now, I was actually harmed by someone?"

Gu Lingze nodded, motioning him to wait, then leaped onto the beam. When he landed, there was a triangular yellow paper bag in his hand.

"This is what is going to harm you. Someone has placed it on the beam of the house. You are corroded by this evil spirit every day. You must be bedridden. The doctor can only find out that you have a cold after taking your pulse."

Xu Mingyan looked at the thing in Gu Lingze's hand, clenched his teeth, and after a long while he spoke, "Who wants to harm me?"

Gu Lingze narrowed his eyes and opened the outer layer of talisman paper.

After looking at the things inside, he said, "Don't worry, I will definitely help you find it. Just take care of yourself first, and I will tell you as soon as I find it."

There is only a thief who can steal for a thousand days, but there is no such thing as being on guard against thieves for a thousand days.

This man almost killed Xu Mingyan with such vicious means, Gu Lingze must dig him out.

When it was time for dinner, Xu Mingyan offered tea instead of wine to thank everyone.