Shen Xiaoxiao blinked her big, bright eyes and looked curiously at her parents as they slowly walked in, asking in her heart.
"Mom and Dad, who was that? Why did they make such a loud noise? It felt like the whole house was going to collapse!"
Upon hearing their daughter's innocent question, Mr. and Mrs. Shen exchanged a glance and quickly composed themselves.
They didn't want the child to notice anything unusual; they just wanted to create a warm and happy atmosphere for her.
Ma Aning smiled and walked to her daughter's side, gently patted her little head, and said softly, "She's just an unrelated person, let's ignore her."
"Mommy has boiled a whole pot of water for you. I'll go get some water later and give my sweet babies a nice, warm bath. How about that?"
Chen Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up instantly, and she danced with excitement, "Great! Great! I haven't taken a bath in so long! I've wanted to take one for ages!"
Her adorable appearance made Shen Zishan and his wife burst into laughter.
Meanwhile, in a military compound in Kyoto, the atmosphere was unusually somber.
Inside the Dai family home, Dai Zhan rushed back from the army in a panic. As soon as he entered, he anxiously asked, "Wife, how is Xingyun?"
Liang Xinxing's face was covered in tears, and her eyes were swollen and red like two ripe peaches, clearly indicating that she had just had a good cry.
She replied with a slight sob in her voice, "We've done all sorts of tests at the hospital, but they just can't find the problem. He's been complaining of chest pains for the past four months."
Upon hearing this, Dai Zhan frowned deeply, a look of distress on his face.
He was fully aware of his son's problem, but he had been at a loss as to what to do about it.
Just then, Grandpa Dai and Grandma Dai also rushed over upon hearing the news.
Before even entering the house, the old lady cried out impatiently, "Where is my dear grandson? How could he suddenly become like this?" Before she finished speaking, tears were already streaming down her face.
When everyone entered the room and saw Dai Xingyun lying on the small bed, their hearts ached.
The little one's originally rosy and adorable face had turned deathly pale, devoid of any color, a sight that broke one's heart.
Grandpa Dai gazed at his grandson's heartbreaking face, his heart filled with unbearable sorrow.
My grandson is not even 2 years old yet, and he has to suffer like this at such a young age.
After a moment of silence, the old lady broke the silence first, saying, "Old man, why don't we go and see Mr. Liu? I remember you once told me that Mr. Liu promised to help you once."
"Even if we have to use all our connections, we have to ask him to save our grandson!"
Grandpa Dai nodded slightly in agreement.
He then turned to Liang Xinxing and Dai Zhan and instructed them, "Hurry up and hold the child tight. We're leaving immediately to visit Mr. Liu."
The group, dressed in civilian clothes, hurriedly boarded the dark green military vehicle.
With a deep roar from the engine, the vehicle sped off like an arrow and quickly disappeared at the end of the road.
Before long, the military vehicles came to a steady stop in front of a magnificent manor.
The estate covers a vast area, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers, resembling a paradise on earth.
Before everyone could get out of the car, the manor gate slowly opened, and a sprightly old man with white hair and a youthful face had been standing at the door for a long time.
"You've finally arrived, please come in!" The old man, known as Master Liu, smiled and waved to the crowd, as if he had expected their arrival.
The group filed in and took their seats in the living room.
The old man rose, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and said with a beaming smile, "Master Liu, I am truly sorry to have troubled you so abruptly. But this matter is of great importance, and I have no choice but to ask for your assistance."
Master Liu waved his hand and laughed heartily, "Old Master Dai, you flatter me. We've been acquainted for a while now, so there's no need to be so polite. If you need any help, just let me know."
The old man coughed lightly and lowered his voice slightly, saying, "To be honest, Master Liu, we did encounter a thorny issue on this trip."
“My grandson, Dai Xingyun, has been experiencing unbearable heart pain for the past four months for some reason.”
“We took him to major hospitals for a full range of examinations, but they just couldn’t find any cause for his illness. Seeing our child suffer day by day, the whole family is extremely anxious. That’s why we’ve swallowed our pride and come to you, hoping you can take a look and figure out what’s wrong.”
As he spoke, a deep worry appeared on Old Master Dai's face.
Master Liu stepped forward with a serious expression and carefully examined the child's condition.
He gently placed his finger on the child's chest, then suddenly frowned, as if he had sensed something amiss.
"Quick! Undress the child, I need to examine the location of his heart carefully." Master Liu's voice was low and solemn, causing everyone present to tense up.
Liang Xinxing quickly followed Master Liu's instructions and gently unbuttoned the child's shirt.
As the clothes were opened, the child's pink chest was exposed to the air, and Master Liu immediately noticed a sinister aura.
Master Liu stared intently at the mass of yin energy, his gaze gradually shifting to the center of the child's chest.
When he finally saw the scene clearly, a look of understanding appeared on his face. On the child's chest was a vividly beautiful pattern of a spider lily flower and its leaves, as if it had been there naturally.
Master Liu nodded slightly and said softly, "Alright, put the clothes on the child. Be careful not to let the child catch a cold." Hearing this, Dai Zhan hurriedly and clumsily helped the child put on his clothes.
Liang Xinxing, who had been anxiously waiting by the side, could no longer contain her worry. She quickly walked up to Master Liu and asked urgently, "Master Liu, what's the situation? Have you noticed anything?"
On the other side, Dai Zhan was also looking at Master Liu with a tense expression. After all, it concerned the safety of his son, and his heart was already in his throat.
Master Liu took a deep breath and said slowly, "To be honest, based on my observation, your child and the other child are destined to be together."
"As for why he had chest pain, the reason is related to the child he was destined to have. That child must have been born into this world four months ago."
Liang Xinxing was completely confused. She asked in bewilderment, "Master Liu, I still don't quite understand. Could you explain it more clearly?" Dai Zhan, who was standing next to her, nodded repeatedly, indicating that he was equally puzzled.
Master Liu pondered for a moment, then patiently explained, "I'm sure you've all heard the legend of the red spider lily, haven't you?"
"It is said that the red spider lily takes a thousand years to bloom and its leaves take a full thousand years to grow. Moreover, the flower and the leaves can never meet in their lifetimes."
"However, in essence, a complete spider lily is an inseparable whole, with its flower and leaves."
At this point, Master Liu glanced meaningfully at the spider lily pattern on the child's chest.
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