"What are you doing, Coral? Get up, get up!" Old Mrs. Li was startled and quickly bent down to help Coral up.
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru also joined in the persuasion.
Tao Hongying assumed that Shanhu missed her deceased parents and was unwilling to acknowledge them as godparents, so she said, "Sister Shanhu, our family is very open-minded and will not force the children to do anything. If you don't like it, just say so, and you are free to refuse to acknowledge them as godparents."
Coral shook her head and insisted on kneeling, saying, "Madam, Third Madam, Fourth Madam, I am just an orphan with many rumors on my back. I am already extremely grateful that the Li family can accept me and is willing to marry me."
"Today, the old lady came to my door again, carefully planning and considering things for me. I can never repay her kindness even if I die."
"But I still have an unreasonable request, and I would like to ask the old lady to grant it."
Grandma Li and her two daughters-in-law exchanged glances, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and doubt, before asking the question.
"Miss Coral, please tell me, what is troubling you?"
Coral then said, "Madam, when I went to seek revenge, I intended to commit suicide to find my family in the afterlife. Unexpectedly, I was rescued by General Li and ended up in the wounded soldiers' camp, where I also stayed."
"Dr. Sun in the wounded soldiers' camp treated me like his own daughter, treating my wounds and encouraging me to live well. She also protected me and allowed me to stay in the wounded soldiers' camp for so long."
"I know that if I accept the old lady's arrangement, I will definitely have a good godfather or godmother, which will benefit me in every way in the future."
"But Madam... could I possibly recognize Dr. Sun as my godfather? I wish to care for him until the end of his life. I humbly request that you grant me this wish to repay your kindness!"
After saying that, she buried her head in the ground.
There was no movement inside for a long time. After a while, just when Coral was feeling extremely uneasy, Old Lady Li helped her up.
"What a good girl!" Old Mrs. Li sighed, gently tidying up Shanhu's messy hair, and smiled, "Sometimes, I think our Li family ancestors must have accumulated a lot of good karma."
"Not to mention our little granddaughter Bai Ling Bai Hui, all the daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law in our family are outstanding."
"This excellence doesn't mean you have a good background or high abilities, but rather that you are all good children with affection and righteousness!"
"You have to understand that when a man chooses a wife, everything else is secondary; affection should come first. After all, life is so long, and no one can guarantee that they won't encounter any obstacles."
"With a wife who will never leave you even if you have to eat chaff and wild vegetables, you won't be afraid of any hardship and you can get through it all."
"Clearly, our Jia Yi is also a blessed person!"
Coral was a little stunned and asked, "Madam, does this mean you agree?"
"Of course I agree, silly girl!" Tao Hongying patted Shanhu on the shoulder and laughed. "Not only did my mother agree, but she also praised you as a kind and righteous girl!"
Zhao Yuru also laughed and said, "Yes, Miss Coral, you'll know when you marry into our family. In Xindu Suijintan, our village is full of disabled veterans, who are all our elders. Jiayi even calls them Grandpa."
"You're willing to recognize an old military doctor as your godfather. You're so kind and righteous; you're practically a natural member of the Li family!"
Coral breathed a sigh of relief and started to laugh, but her eyes welled up with tears as she laughed.
"Thank you, Madam, thank you! I'm just a burden, yet my family still allows me to support my godfather..."
"What are you saying!" Old Mrs. Li pulled out a handkerchief and stuffed it into Shanhu's hand, scolding her, "You'll be helping Jiayi and your uncle take care of all the family's businesses in Quanzhou in the future. You're not going to be a burden!"
"Besides, it's only right for a daughter to take care of her godfather in his old age. My Fu Niu'er is always saying that she wants to take care of her godfather!"
After saying this, she settled Coral down beside her and then enthusiastically discussed with her daughters-in-law who should speak to Dr. Sun about the matter, and who should be invited to witness the family reunion banquet...
Seven or eight more wounded soldiers were sent to the Hailan Army's wounded soldiers' camp because of a minor conflict at sea yesterday.
Dr. Sun was so busy that he barely had time to rest. He didn't get to sleep until midnight, and he still had to get up at any time to check if any of the wounded soldiers had a fever.
As he gets older, Dr. Sun felt dizzy and lightheaded when he woke up this morning, and his mouth tasted very bitter.
He wanted to ask Coral to help cook some porridge, but before he could speak, he remembered that Coral had left the camp to await her marriage.
Inevitably, he felt somewhat disappointed.
The girl has been by his side for several months now, and he's gotten used to it. They talk occasionally, have meals together, and keep each other company like father and son.
Now that the girl is gone, he feels sad, but he is also happy for her.
For a woman, having a good husband means she has someone to rely on for the rest of her life.
Just then, a soldier came to invite them.
"Doctor Sun, the General requests your presence at the main tent."
"The General is looking for me?" Doctor Sun asked, puzzled, but he quickly changed into clean clothes and rushed over.
Upon entering the main tent, not only was General Tang present, but Li Jiayi was also there.
Dr. Sun's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the Li family was not satisfied with the coral and wanted to return it?
He was also quick-tempered. After a hasty bow, he said, "General, General Li, has something happened to that girl Shanhu? She's such a poor child, she's had such a hard time!"
"If she has done anything wrong, just tell me, and I'll go and talk to her..."
Upon hearing this, Li Jiayi realized that the old military doctor had misunderstood and quickly asked him to sit down.
General Tang also said, "Doctor Sun, don't worry, Shanhu is doing well. I invited you here today because there is some good news."
happy event?
Dr. Sun was relieved, but also a little curious.
Li Jiayi then said, "Dr. Sun, our family thought that Shanhu was all alone, so we wanted to find her a godparent. That way, even if she gets married in the future, Shanhu will have a place to go."
"Coral agreed, but she personally asked my grandmother to agree to recognize you as her godfather and to take care of you until the end of her life."
"I've come here today on behalf of Coral to ask if you would like to adopt her as your goddaughter?"
General Tang, fearing that Doctor Sun might disagree, quickly said, "Doctor Sun, this is a good thing. To be honest, I'd like to become his godfather myself."
"But Coral is a grateful girl. She remembers how you've taken care of her these past few months and wants to be your daughter."
"Hurry up and agree! I'm looking forward to attending the wedding at the Li family's house!"
Dr. Sun was stunned for a long time, and then his eyes reddened.
"This silly girl, why would she recognize me as her godfather? Anyone in this city could be better than me."
"A woman has the confidence of a good family to rely on, but I'm just a lonely old man with half my neck buried in the ground..."
Upon hearing this, Jiayi said solemnly, "Dr. Sun, I am willing to marry Shanhu and treat you as my father-in-law, caring for you until the end of my life."
"Please don't overthink it. Our Li family doesn't have the habit of relying on in-laws for influence. So, my father-in-law's identity is not important."
"In addition, our family is supporting several elders in Suijintan, Xindu. They are all retired and wounded soldiers, and they are highly respected by the villagers. You will know when you have the chance to go and see them."
General Tang was extremely anxious, fearing that Doctor Sun would still refuse, so he shouted loudly, "Jiayi, go back and prepare a feast. Tomorrow I will take this old senile man with me."
"What a wonderful son-in-law and daughter! Why are you still hesitating like this? Be careful someone else snatches them away, or you'll regret it!"
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