I Became the Fortunate Little Treasure and Brought Good Fortune to My Whole Family

In her past life, Shen Lili accumulated great merit. Perhaps the heavens felt she was a truly good person and gave her a chance to live again after death. When she opened her eyes, Shen Lili had be...

Chapter 14 What to do if I can't protect her?

Steaming hot fish soup was served. The broth was milky white, and two large, fat fish lay inside, covered with a blanket of tofu, mushrooms, and wild vegetables.

As soon as the food was served, everyone, who hadn't eaten meat in a long time, took a deep breath.

It smells so good, it's absolutely delicious!

The long-lost aroma of meat wafted through the small main room, eagerly wafting into our noses.

"Third sister-in-law, your cooking skills are getting better and better!"

Yang smiled and served two bowls of soup to Old Man Shen and Old Woman Shen, and then served one bowl to Lili: "Second Sister-in-law is too kind. It's really because the fish that Eldest Sister-in-law caught was so delicious, and the children also brought back so many fresh mushrooms. It would be hard for it not to be delicious."

Everyone laughed. Old Mrs. Shen took a satisfied sip of hot soup before bringing up the mushroom-picking incident: "I heard from your second and third aunts that you picked so many mushrooms. Not only can we keep some for ourselves, but we can also sell some. You guys are really our family's heroes today!"

The children were a little embarrassed by the praise, and Shen Jialuo said, "Grandma, it was my little sister who discovered it!"

"Yes, Pear Bao found it. It was hidden in a haystack, and there was a huge patch of it!"

Lili was drinking the fragrant fish soup when she heard her name called and then she looked up.

Seeing Old Mrs. Shen looking at her with a smile, Lili didn't flinch, but proudly straightened her back: "Yes! Lili!"

Everyone burst into laughter again, and the eldest Shen teased the third Shen, "Third brother, your daughter is really something!"

Shen Lao Er also said, "Yes, Li Bao is so cute!"

Shen Laosan was also charmed by his little daughter, but he didn't forget the shock he felt when Yang Shi took out that large Ganoderma lucidum when they first got home.

Thinking of how Yang had helped him relieve his hunger, saying that his daughter had turned the Ganoderma lucidum into a giant mushroom, Shen Laosan asked, "Libao, tell your father, how did you find that... giant mushroom?"

When Shen Laosan asked the question, the whole family looked at Lili, even Yang, who was helping her daughter pick out fish bones, looked over.

She knew her daughter was a lucky star, but she also wanted to know how this lucky star brought her good fortune.

Lili clapped her hands and danced around excitedly: "Big Mushroom!"

The little dumpling was tiny, holding the small wooden spoon and bowl that Shen Lao Er had just given her, innocent and naive.

Whether it was relief or something else, Yang actually breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, my daughter probably doesn't understand anything, which is good. Even if others discover something amiss, she can easily explain herself.

Children are innocent. What opportunity a child gets is a stroke of luck. What does a two-year-old little dumpling know?

Old Mrs. Shen seemed thoughtful but said nothing. She only said, "That Ganoderma lucidum is worth a lot of money. It just so happens that the third son is about to return to the academy to prepare for the exam and needs money. Eldest son, I'll go to town with you in a few days to see if we can sell this Ganoderma lucidum and get some money."

Shen Laoda agreed, then thought for a moment and said, "Mother, I remember that the largest Ganoderma lucidum in the town's clinic is only half the size of this one. I don't think going to town is the best option."

"So what do you mean?" Old Mrs. Shen thought about it and realized that it made some sense.

Shen Jialu quickly replied, "Grandma, why don't we just go to the city and sell them?"

Old Master Shen nodded, agreeing with his son's words: "That's true. This Ganoderma lucidum is too big; it's probably only available in clinics in the city."

After thinking for a moment, Old Lady Shen immediately made the decision: "Alright, let's go to the city!"

After dinner, Old Mrs. Shen took Lili to her room.

Looking at the little dumpling with a round belly after eating, Old Mrs. Shen's voice softened involuntarily: "Little Pear, tell Grandma, did you really find this Ganoderma by accident?"

Lili chuckled to herself. Her grandmother was really unlucky; she couldn't believe such a huge windfall had fallen on her head.

Lili then gesticulated wildly as she described how she discovered the Ganoderma lucidum. After a long while, Old Mrs. Shen rubbed her head and said, "Lili is a lucky girl, but having you is an even greater blessing for our Shen family."

Lili blinked, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Old Mrs. Shen was amused by her innocent little eyes, pinched her cheek, and then called Shen Jiahao to take her sister away.

Shen Jiahao carried Lili out, and only then did the old man Shen, who had been silent until now, speak up: "Old woman..."

Old Mrs. Shen took out the lingzhi she had kept. It was such a big plant; she had never seen one like it in all her years of life!

With a sigh, she said, "Whether Li Bao herself knows about this ability or not, she's a true little lucky charm. She's still just a little baby now; I wonder if we'll still be able to protect her when she grows up..."

Old Man Shen comforted his wife, "Since she's here, let's make the best of it. Now that Li Bao is in our Shen family, we'll protect her as long as we live."

Old Mrs. Shen nodded and said nothing more.

Since she has decided to adopt Li Bao, then Li Bao is a member of her Shen family!

Since they are the children and grandchildren of the Shen family, and the old couple are already quite old, they will protect their children and grandchildren even if it costs them their lives!

In the main room, Shen Laoda was lying on the bed, and Liu Shi was massaging him.

Ever since she narrowly escaped disaster yesterday, Liu has been doting on Lili as a little lucky star.

Today the children found another Ganoderma lucidum mushroom, and anyone with eyes can see why.

"Honey, do you think this Pear Blossom is really a celestial being descended from heaven to undergo tribulation? Her luck..."

Old Master Shen said, "Sigh, even if she really is a deity undergoing tribulation, she is still our little pear. We should just do what we should do as elders."

Liu rolled her eyes at him: "Of course I know that. Even if Pear Blossom isn't some kind of lucky charm, it's hard not to like her because of her cuteness, right?"

"That's settled then, what's there to worry about?"

“Li Bao is so lucky, and our family is lucky too. I’m just worried that once she’s grown up, she’ll attract attention and we won’t be able to keep her hidden anymore.”

Boss Shen then pondered, "That makes sense. You can say it's good luck once or twice, but what if someone with ulterior motives takes advantage of you in the long run?"

Madam Liu nodded: "Yes, I just heard Lu Ge'er say that they met a wealthy lady when they were picking hawthorns. They helped her unintentionally, and the lady gave them a pearl hairpin."

The Shen family were honest farmers. Even in the generation of the eldest son, the eldest son would occasionally go out with his father-in-law to escort goods, and the second son would do some carpentry work. But they did these jobs to supplement the family income because the farming conditions were not good.

The only scholar, Shen Laosan, was supported by his entire family through a struggle to make ends meet.

The entire Shen family were ordinary, honest people. Liu had a vague premonition that this little pear baby would definitely lead their Shen family down a completely different path in life!

"Sigh, let's talk about that later." Old Master Shen pulled Liu Shi over. "I see that Hao'er and Lu'er both really like their little sister. Why don't we give our son a little sister?"