One yuan is renewed, and everything is new.

This is the third year after Ye Qin's rebirth.

As the lively New Year passes, the long, cold winter also comes to an end, and everything is dormant in the land, and there are already signs of recovery.

When the ice and snow melt, a touch of tender green buds can be faintly seen outside the yard, which is full of greenery and makes people happy, the weather has warmed up, and vigorous vitality has followed.

But inside the courtyard was lifeless, creating a stark contrast.

After the New Year, a woman's vitality seems to be rapidly drained, and her body quickly weakens, and she can't even get up.

Hu Xiaocao has asked the village chief to help take care of the affairs of the mountain temple, and she is taking care of the women day and night.

Obviously, it is already spring, and there is a stove burning in the house, and the temperature is not low, but the woman's body is like an ice cube, and it can't be covered with heat.

The medicine on the stove has been simmering in a crockpot, so to speak, day and night.

The unpleasant smell of medicine once again permeated the entire house, and it could be smelled from afar, and the villagers passing by the courtyard couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh.

"What a good person the Hu family sister is, how can she say that she will fall."

"Before, the doctor said that there was only one year, but now I am afraid that it will not be possible again."

"Poor Xiaocao's girl, life is finally getting better, but it starts to be uneasy again."

"Who says it's not, the world is impermanent, and good people don't live long."

Everyone sighed.

Even if Wu Yuan tried his best, the woman's condition did not improve, after all, he was just an ordinary person and a wild doctor.

"Why don't you send it to the hospital, the Hu family sister can't go to the hospital in this situation, otherwise, I'm afraid it's just a few days."

Wu Yuan came to the village chief to discuss.

The village chief shook his head, "You think I haven't persuaded you, the sister of the Hu family said that her disease can't be cured, and going to the hospital is a waste of money." ”

Wu Yuan sighed.

"Although that's what I said, but what if there is a turnaround, didn't the hospital also say that people were dying, but Xiaocao went to the mountain for a trip, obviously half-footed into the ghost gate, but suddenly he was alive again."

The village chief quickly understood what he meant, "You mean to ask for the mountain god?" ”

"That's the only way to do it now."

Just as the two were talking, there was a crisp sound next to him, and when he turned his head to look, he saw Hu Xiaocao standing in the corner of the wall and accidentally kicked the clay pot next to him.

I don't know how long I've been standing there and listening.

The two of them looked a little surprised, "Xiaocao, why are you here?" ”

The village chief tentatively asked, "Did you hear what we said just now?" ”

Hu Xiaocao hung his head and nodded silently.

Now that they have heard it, they have nothing to hide.

"Xiaocao, why don't you go and beg the mountain god, maybe your mother still has a chance of life. You know the mountain god, maybe his old man is willing to help you. ”

Hu Xiaocao was the first person to meet the mountain god, and judging from the later situation, the mountain god seemed to be a little special to her, like a divine envoy.

In the eyes of the villagers, they have never even seen the face of the mountain god, but Hu Xiaocao has been in contact several times, which shows the difference.

The most important reason why the mountain temple was taken care of by the mother and daughter was also this, after all, they seemed to be the people chosen by the mountain god.

The village chief also agreed with Wu Yuan's statement, "Yes, Xiaocao, whether it succeeds or not, you must give it a try." ”

Who would have thought that Hu Xiaocao shook his head, although there was sadness on his face, his eyes were very firm.

"Grandpa Mountain God has already helped us once, or this kind of life and death event, my mother has taught me since I was a child, I can't be too greedy, I must know how to be content."

God is omnipotent in the eyes of the world, but after the last incident, Hu Xiaocao has changed.

Although I don't know why Grandpa Yamagami came back to life later, she has been blaming herself with guilt before, thinking that it was because she saved her mother that caused Grandpa Yamagami to become like that.

If it were to happen again, Hu Xiaocao didn't want to repeat the mistakes of the past.

The two of them were stunned when they heard this, their eyes flashed with surprise, no one thought that Hu Xiaocao would say such a thing.

The words spoken at such a young age are thought-provoking.

Looking at Hu Xiaocao's reddish eyes and the tears she held back, no one hoped that a woman could survive more than her.

She could have tried her luck with the mountain gods, even if she didn't have to succeed. But he didn't do this, there must be gains if there is a loss, Hu Xiaocao clearly understands this truth.

"Grandpa the village chief, Grandpa Wu, thank you anyway."

Hu Xiaocao bowed solemnly to the two, "Mom's medicine is almost ready, I'll take a look first." ”

Looking at Hu Xiaocao's back walking away, the two of them looked stunned, and it took a long time to come back to their senses.

"The two of us have lived for most of our lives, and we can't even understand it as a child."

Wu Yuan also nodded approvingly, "Who said it wasn't, I finally know why the mountain god values Xiaocao." ”

They have lived for most of their lives, and they have never seen anything, although they are all good people, but their hearts are impregnated in the world, and they have long been stained with mottled breath.

Human nature is complex, and although the villagers are simple, they will have some shortcomings to a greater or lesser extent.

If you think about it from another perspective, if you encounter this kind of thing, I am afraid that you have already disturbed the mountain god again and again and prayed for help.

But Hu Xiaocao is different from them, the most commendable thing is that sincere heart, no matter when, it has never changed, and it will not be affected by external and environmental factors.

As she said, it is already a God-given opportunity for the mountain god to help you once, so how can you keep asking for it?

Even if the mountain god favors it, he can't do whatever he wants, even if he is close to him, sooner or later he will be exhausted.

The mountain god seems to have boundless magic and great powers, but who knows if he really saves people and reverses life and death, will he be harmed?

And he has already rescued him once, if he strikes again, if everyone in the village begs for life, old age, sickness and death in the future, then the mountain god should be like himself.

People are greedy and cannot gamble.

After figuring out the truth of this, both of them fell into silence for a long time, "It's still Xiaocao, this girl is sensible." ”

On the other side, Hu Xiaocao also entered the room with the medicine.

The woman's face was pale, as if the wind was about to drift into the air, and it was extremely difficult for her to even turn over with a simple turn.

Hu Xiaocao hurriedly helped the person up, and thoughtfully put a pillow behind her so that she could be more comfortable in the exam.

"Mom, I've drunk the medicine."

The woman drank the medicine from the bowl, which was so bitter that her sense of taste was a little dull.

She hasn't eaten anything in the past few days, Hu Xiaocao sees it in her eyes and remembers it in her heart, but there is no way.

"I heard what you guys were saying just now."

Hu Xiaocao chuckled in her heart, and she didn't dare to look up at the woman's gaze, for fear that she would see the blame.

The woman laboriously reached out and touched Hu Xiaocao's head.

"My little grass has really grown up and become more sensible."

Sensing the temperature on his head, Hu Xiaocao raised his head suddenly, bumped into the woman's gentle gaze, and spoke cautiously.

"Mom, don't you blame me?"

The woman smiled, "Silly boy, I blame you for what you did, you did a good job." ”

Hu Xiaocao raised her head in disbelief, thinking that she had a delusion.

The woman affirmed again: "What you just said is very good, and Mom is proud of you." ”

Although she has never read any books in her life, she is sensible and grateful, and under her words and deeds, Hu Xiaocao also has these good qualities.

She was well aware of her physical condition, and it stands to reason that she should have died a year ago.

She can still remember the feeling of being separated from the body, and the people who have walked through the ghost gate are more open to life and death.

This year was a gift from the mountain god to their mother and daughter, so she cherished the last time very much.

Now that feeling that the end is approaching is coming back to her heart, sometimes she even has the illusion that she no longer belongs to this world.

"Look at Xiaocao, everyone in the world goes to the temple to burn incense and worship the Buddha, praying and asking, but there are so many people in the world, and the wishes can't be counted like the stars in the sky, how should the gods choose?"

"So, we must know how to be grateful, even if the mountain god takes care of us, we can't mess around, if everyone goes to the mountain god when they are born, old, sick and dead, then what is the difference between this and burning incense and worshiping the Buddha, will it still be the purest faith?"

The woman's eyes were a little relieved and relieved, "Actually, I've always wanted to find an opportunity to mention it to you, but I'm afraid that you, the kid, won't be able to figure it out for a while, and then go to the mountain god to save my life." ”

"We've already troubled the mountain god once, and we can't trouble it a second time."

"Human lives are counted, and my mother should leave at this time......"

The woman's thoughts are the same as Hu Xiaocao's thoughts, which may be the so-called mother-daughter connection.

Hu Xiaocao is still a child in the end, she can't be as calm as a woman, her eyes turned red all of a sudden, and her tears could no longer be suppressed.

"But Mom, I really can't bear you."

Hu Xiaocao choked and threw herself into the woman's arms, "Actually, I really hope that you can continue to accompany me, but I know that it is not right to go to Grandpa Mountain God again." ”

Guilt and self-blame kept tearing Hu Xiaocao, as if she was going to split her into two people.

The woman patted Hu Xiaocao's back, like when she was a child, and coaxed softly, "Mom understands your feelings, it's just that life and death are fateful, and we can't trouble others anymore." ”

In the end, the woman's own voice was a little choked.

Although the mother and daughter are both sensible people, but when it comes to the moment of life and death, who can really give up their relatives.

The woman helped Hu Xiaocao wipe her tears.

"Promise me, if your mother can't be by your side in the future, you will have to live a good life by yourself, don't forget the mountain gods, and the kindness of the village to us, and we must repay them when we have the opportunity in the future."

"Our grass is the strongest, my mother will watch you from the sky, bless you, in the next life, we will definitely meet again."

Hu Xiaocao nodded strongly, in order not to worry the woman, she even squeezed out a smile, but this smile was more ugly than bitterness.

"Don't worry, Mom, I will take everything you say to heart."

The woman had been talking for so long, and her whole expression became a little tired, as if she had spent all her strength, and her voice became angry.

"Xiaocao, mom is a little tired, maybe she needs to rest for a while."

Hu Xiaocao seemed to notice something, and her expression was a little frightened and flustered, "Mom, don't sleep well, I want to talk to you for a while." ”

The woman's eyelids kept sinking, as if they weighed a thousand pounds, she wanted to open them, but she couldn't do it, and her mind began to become chaotic.

But the most important bond in her life made her can't help but raise her hand again and gently put it on Xiaocao's head.

Hu Xiaocao was obviously next to him, but his voice seemed to float from a long distance.

"Grass, mom is gone"

The woman stretched out her hand as if she wanted to touch Hu Xiaocao's face, but in the end, her hand still fell weakly.

accompanied by Hu Xiaocao's crying.

When the village chief and Wu Yuan heard the movement, they secretly said badly, and hurriedly rushed in.

The woman's breath was already very weak, and even Wu Yuan was helpless, so the village chief immediately decided, "Hurry up and send it to the hospital, and I'll pay for it first." ”

A few more able-bodied villagers were called and carried to the town's hospital.

Hu Xiaocao waited anxiously outside, and finally waited until the lights in the operating room went out, and everyone hurriedly went up to ask.

"Doctor, how is the patient's condition now?"

The doctor's expression was a little complicated, "The patient's condition is a little special, and now his life has been saved temporarily-"

Everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but in the next second, the doctor's words made their hearts fall to the bottom again.

"But the patient's condition is very bad, the organs have obviously failed, and he needs to rely on instruments to maintain the simple operation of his physical skills, and he cannot be revived"

A series of professional terms in the doctor's mouth made everyone confused, although they couldn't understand it, but judging from the doctor's expression, it was not a good phenomenon.

The village chief couldn't help but ask, "Isn't it out of danger?" ”

"It's out of danger for the time being, let's tell you, the patient's current condition is a bit like a vegetative person, it's a blessing to be alive, but the chance of waking up is very small, maybe it's like this for the rest of his life, and it is possible to live for a few years before he will die of aging."

The doctor pondered for a moment to speak, and the others were taken aback.

Truth be told, the doctor had never seen such an example, and a vegetative person was just a metaphor, but this was clearly not what a vegetative person should be.

Vegetative people can't be so amazing!

Obviously, the organ is failing, and it stands to reason that he should have died, but he was hung in one breath, and he became in a state of neither life nor death.

To put it more mysteriously, it's like 'fake death'.

It seems that there is an inexplicable force in the body supporting it, and the doctor has not figured out what the reason is, so he can only observe it later.

After so many years in the industry, this is the first time I have seen this situation.

Everyone didn't know that the woman's life span had arrived, but because of Ye Qin's innate qi, she extended her life for another year, and now that the one-year period has expired, her soul should have returned to Huangquan.

But the innate Qi is too magical, which has created the current situation of women.

After listening to the doctor's explanation, everyone suddenly realized, and their expressions suddenly became a little complicated.

Say that a woman is dead, she still has a breath, say that a woman is alive, but she may not be able to wake up in this life.

Nowadays, this situation is really a bit tricky, after all, the care of a vegetative person is a lot of money, but it is impossible to leave a woman to fend for herself.

Hu Xiaocao bit her lip tightly, and the gears of fate crushed her body again, and it couldn't help but feel distressed when she looked at it.

The village chief frowned, "Let's make up the upfront costs, and then find a way." ”

After the doctor learned about their situation, he also showed a look of pity, "I will also report your situation to the hospital, see how to deal with it, and try to help you get the best discount." ”

"Thank you, doctor."

Hu Xiaocao's eyes were red, and she tried not to cry.

The village chief patted her on the shoulder, "If Xiaocao is uncomfortable, cry out, don't hold it in your heart, be careful of suffocation." ”

Hu Xiaocao looked at her mother in the ward, who was full of tubes, and tears finally burst out at this moment.

"What should I do with the village chief, grandpa, will I be the only one left in the future?"

has to go through so much at a young age, looking at Hu Xiaocao's howling and crying appearance, everyone present was moved.

"There is no endless road, and there will always be a way. And as long as your mom lives, she has a chance to wake up. ”

The sun is shining, permeating the mountains and fields, and the spring breeze carries countless vitality, dispelling the cold of the harsh winter, and descending on the mountains and fields again.

The flowers that bloom quietly exude a faint fragrance, and everything is thriving and full of vitality.

In the past, Hu Xiaocao's favorite thing was spring, but this year is different.

Flowers have a day to bloom, but people may not necessarily wake up.

Hu Xiaocao picked a large handful of spring flowers and went to the hospital with the village chief to visit the woman, the woman's condition was still no different from before, and the doctor said that the chance of waking up was very small.

On the way back, looking at the bright spring outside, Hu Xiaocao, who has always been optimistic and positive, was full of dark clouds in his heart.

The eyes were like the twinkling stars, but at this moment the stars were dim, covered with a thin layer of shadow.

The village chief sighed and said, "Xiaocao, what are you going to do next?" Is it okay to send you to study? ”

Hu Xiaocao was silent for a moment before speaking, "Don't!" I don't want to study, I want to continue to guard the mountain temple and wait for my mother to wake up! ”

She was small, but her tone was firm.

The village chief sighed, not knowing how to comfort him.

But he didn't want Hu Xiaocao to suddenly mutter: "Grandpa the village chief, you said that if I can also practice, like the mountain god Grandpa, will I be able to let my mother survive?" ”

The village chief was stunned, he never expected Hu Xiaocao to have such an idea.

His eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he didn't deny it directly, but persuaded him in a different way: "If you practice, you have to read even more, if you don't even know the words, how can you talk about cultivation." ”

The village chief couldn't bear to pierce the illusion in Hu Xiaocao's heart, cultivating this kind of thing was a bit fantastical, and only children would think about it.

Now Hu Xiaocao is young, his personality has not been fully determined, his mother has become a vegetative person, and he has been hit so hard, it is not strange to have such an idea, and he must be guided well.

"And your mother also hopes that you will study hard and have a good future when you grow up."

Hu Xiaocao didn't answer immediately, but was thinking about the village chief's words, and replied after a while: "Grandpa the village chief, you're right, I'm going to study." ”

Seeing that Hu Xiaocao was explained, the village chief breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't worry about your mother, the hospital has reduced some of the costs, and there are government subsidies, we also helped you apply for the poverty assistance fund, go to the county to study in primary school, the conditions there are good, you study hard, you will be admitted to the city in the future, and you will be a doctor when you grow up, and you will definitely be able to save your mother."

Hu Xiaocao nodded vigorously, but shook his head again: "I don't want to be a doctor, I want to read and write, and practice!" Only like Grandpa Mountain God can you save your mother! ”

The village chief was speechless, but he knew that Tong Yan was unscrupulous, so he didn't say much.

Hu Xiaocao seemed to think of something, "What about the temple?" ”

The village chief touched her head, "The temple will be taken care of by others, and now you just need to study in peace." ”

Hu Xiaocao was still a little worried, and advised: "Then you must protect the temple and take care of the statue, otherwise the mountain god grandfather will be unhappy." ”

Since the decision is made, Hu Xiaocao has to pack up his things, after all, at this time, school is about to start.

Hu Xiaocao didn't have anything to clean up, basically just brought some change of clothes and toiletries.

She ran into the room and solemnly opened a box, which was filled with a snake.

Hu Xiaocao took the snake and rolled it, looking cautious, as if he was treating the treasure, and as if he had made up some kind of determination, Hu Xiaocao hurriedly ran out of the house with the box.

The village chief thought that Hu Xiaocao had packed up her things, but when he saw what she was holding in her arms, he looked hurried and didn't know what to do.

"You've finished cleaning up the grass?"

Hu Xiaocao didn't reply: "Grandpa the village chief, I remember that I am in a bit of a hurry, and I will come back later." ”

She ran directly to the mountain in one breath, and following the path in her memory, Hu Xiaocao came to the place where she had met the mountain god for the first time.

Although Hu Xiaocao had seen the mountain god before, the first time, he just looked at each other from a distance, and then accidentally slipped and fainted from the slope, and he didn't see it clearly at that time.

The second time was when the mountain god's limit was approaching, the mountain god was not in a good state and was on the verge of death, plus at that time, Hu Xiaocao's tears were hazy.

The experience of these two meetings was unforgettable and left a deep impression on Hu Xiaocao.

Now that a year has passed, the appearance of the mountain god in his memory has become blurred, and in the end, Hu Xiaocao has not been able to see the appearance of the mountain god clearly.

Hu Xiaocao is also very sensible, and he will not take the initiative to disturb, or he has to see the mountain god.

Being able to stay in the mountain temple and burn incense and clean it every day is already satisfied, but this time Hu Xiaocao has an inexplicable impulse in his heart to see the mountain god grandfather again and say goodbye to him.

"Mom is hospitalized now, and the doctor said she should have died, but she became a vegetative state, and I know it must be because of you, Grandpa Mountain God."

When Hu Xiaocao said this, he kowtowed respectfully a few times.

If it weren't for the mountain god, I'm afraid this woman would have become a corpse, and now at least she can lie in the ward, although she can't speak, she can still see it occasionally, which has made Hu Xiaocao very satisfied.

"But Mom said that we can't bother Grandpa Mountain God anymore, so I didn't bring Mom to visit you, so you must not blame Xiaocao."

"The village chief's grandfather said that I don't have to worry about the cost, the hospital and the state will help me, my mother's situation is special, and the hospital is also very puzzled, and will do her best to treat it."

Hu Xiaocao said that his eyes were already slightly red.

"And Grandpa Mountain God, this time, I'm here to say goodbye to you. I am about to leave here, I want to go to the county to study, the distance is far away, it is impossible to come back every day, and I can only go home once in half a month or even a month. ”

"The village chief's grandfather said that studying is for better practice, and I also want to practice, so I will study hard in the future."

Hu Xiaocao babbled a lot, and at the end of the day, his voice was a little choked.

"Mom is asleep now, maybe she won't wake up in this life, I've said goodbye to her, except for Mom, the closest thing in the world is you, Grandpa Mountain God."

Hu Xiaocao wanted to say goodbye to the mountain god solemnly before leaving.

However, after all she said, there was no movement around.

Hu Xiaocao looked around, the mountains and forests were quiet, and the surrounding verdant plants were swaying for thousands of miles, endlessly, forming a green ocean.

Occasionally, the mountain wind blows, the leaves rustle, and under the clear blue sky, they stretch their bodies wantonly.

Hu Xiaocao was a little disappointed, and his face was full of frustration.

"Maybe Grandpa Mountain God is busy, or maybe he isn't here at all."

Muttered in frustration, maybe this time, she was still destined not to see the mountain god.

"Then I'll go, and I'll come to see Grandpa Mountain God next time."

Just as Hu Xiaocao was reluctant to leave, there was a rustling sound behind him.

At this moment, she seemed to feel something, as if even the snake moulting box in her hand was heating up.

She hurriedly looked curiously, and saw in the distance, dark green scales came into view, not the horror of ordinary snakes, but full of mystery, like rippling water, like an excellent jade of water species.

A large snake hovered not far away, and the sunlight just happened to fall from the treetops, gilding the scales around it with a faint golden light.

The whole snake was full of wonders, and the pair of beast pupils were not cold and bloodthirsty, but nodded at Hu Xiaocao humanely, looking very peaceful.

At this moment, there seemed to be starlight falling in Hu Xiaocao's eyes, and the light that had been annihilated lit up again, cutting through all the darkness of the past few days!

She opened her mouth wide, as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing, a little surprised and surprised, and even her voice trembled a little.

"Grandpa Mountain God?!"

(End of chapter)