Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

The little sister Guo Hua, a child as thin as a twig, had big eyes full of fear and curiosity. When she saw the stranger, she quickly hid behind Guo Xiao, holding tightly onto the corner of his clothes, her little face full of anxiety and fear.

Due to long-term malnutrition, her body looks particularly thin, and her head seems a little too big in comparison, which makes people feel pity for her.

Xiao Zhixue slowly approached the extremely simple bed and was about to carefully check on Guo Jia's condition, but unexpectedly, the person on the bed seemed to sense something and struggled to sit up.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue quickly stretched out her hands and gently held her down. Her voice was gentle but full of irrefutable strength: "You are too weak. Don't move. Rest well first."

Guo Jia obediently lay back on the bed, forcing a smile on his pale face, and his weak voice slowly drifted away in the air: "Thanks to the girl for saving my brother, I..."

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by a violent cough, accompanied by a rusty taste from deep in her throat, and then a mouthful of bright red blood overflowed from her mouth.

This scene made Guo Xiao feel heartbroken, and tears instantly wet his cheeks like pearls falling from a broken string.

Seeing this, the younger sister Guo Hua could no longer hold back and fell on Guo Jia, crying. Her childish cry was full of despair and helplessness: "Sister, you can't leave us. If you leave, how will my brother and I live..."

Guo Xiaoqiang held back his tears, hurriedly took out a dirty handkerchief, and clumsily wiped the blood from the corner of Guo Jia's mouth. His movements were filled with infinite caution and tenderness.

Guo Jia weakly raised her hand and gently placed it on Guo Hua's head, trying to comfort her, even though her strength was so weak that she could hardly feel it: "Don't cry, little sister, I'll be fine."

However, before she could finish these words, a new round of coughing came like a violent storm, almost taking away all her strength.

Guo Xiao panicked and hurriedly pulled his younger sister away, fearing that her weight would crush his already weak elder sister.

All the savings of this small family had long been used up on Guo Jia's medical treatment. Even so, the purchased medicines failed to improve Guo Jia's condition, but instead worsened day by day.

Guo Xiao was extremely anxious, like an ant on a hot pan. He paced back and forth in this small space, his face full of helplessness and confusion, and his future was full of unknowns and fears.

At this time, little sister Guo Hua's stomach made a slight "gurgling" sound of protest, and the sound was particularly clear in the silent house.

Guo Hua was sensible and quickly covered her stomach with her little hands. Her babyish voice revealed a kind of heartbreaking strength: "I'm really not hungry, it's my stomach that's making a fuss."

After she finished speaking, she tried hard to force a comforting smile.

Guo Jia closed her eyes tightly, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she sighed softly.

As the eldest daughter in the family, she should have been a solid support for her younger brothers and sisters. However, now because she is bedridden, she is unable to even provide the simplest care for them.

Her heart felt as if it was pierced by thousands of needles, filled with self-blame and helplessness. Her nose felt sore and warm tears silently flowed across her pale cheeks and dripped onto the pillow.

Guo Xiao also felt the torture of hunger, with hollow sounds coming from his abdomen, but he pursed his lips stubbornly and used all his strength not to let his elder and younger sisters notice his weakness.

He straightened his thin back and said resolutely: "It doesn't matter, I'll try again on the street, I can always get some food back."

However, Xiao Zhixue was sharp-eyed and careful, and immediately reached out and grabbed the corner of Guo Xiao's clothes, stopping him from taking a step.

"Don't go, kids. Eat these hot meat buns first."

Guo Xiao stared blankly at the meat buns in Xiao Zhixue's hands that exuded an enticing aroma. His Adam's apple rolled up and down involuntarily. Desire and hesitation intertwined in his heart, making him dare not easily accept this sudden kindness.

Xiao Zhixue seemed to see through his thoughts and smiled to comfort him: "Don't worry, these meat buns are prepared for you, you're welcome."

Guo Xiao turned his gaze to Guo Jia and Guo Hua, only to see the younger sister Guo Hua's big watery eyes staring at the meat buns with a drooling look on her face.

Although Guo Jia was weak, he could not hide his desire for food. He swallowed his saliva and said in an almost inaudible voice: "Thank you for your mercy, benefactor. When I recover from my illness, I will definitely repay you for your kindness."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue gently handed the bun to Guo Xiao. The brother and sister took it with both hands, gratitude flashing in their eyes, and then carefully took the hard-earned first bite.

Xiao Zhixue sat quietly aside, gently holding Guo Jia's delicate wrist, and placed her fingertips lightly on her pulse to diagnose.

After a while, Xiao Zhixue's brows gradually relaxed, and she had made up her mind.

Guo Jia's initial illness was just a common cold, but because his family was poor, he was unable to receive timely treatment, and the cold gradually developed into severe pneumonia.

What's worse is that Guo Xiao had sought medical treatment everywhere before, but accidentally met a quack doctor. Due to misdiagnosis, the medicine used was not only inappropriate for the disease, but may have aggravated the condition.

Coupled with long-term malnutrition, Guo Jia's condition has become extremely dangerous. If he is not treated properly, the consequences will be disastrous.

Fortunately, Xiao Zhixue has been practicing medicine for many years, and the herbal medicines she carries with her are enough to deal with Guo Jia's condition.

She slowly let go of Guo Jia's wrist, her eyes full of determination and tenderness: "Your illness can't be delayed any longer, you need treatment immediately."

Guo Jia suddenly realized at this moment that the woman who came to help was actually a doctor with excellent medical skills.

This discovery made Guo Jia feel surprised and happy, but at the same time, he was also filled with an unprecedented worry.

If I really pass away like this, what will happen to the young Guo Xiao and Guo Hua?

In this turbulent world, how can two young children survive on their own?

Thinking of this, Guo Jia became extremely anxious and a violent coughing fit came again. She curled up into a ball and looked extremely painful.

When Guo Xiao and Guo Hua heard Xiao Zhixue's words about treating their elder sister's illness, their eyes suddenly turned red and tears fell like pearls from a broken string. Even the originally sweet meat buns in their hands suddenly lost all their taste.

The bun in Guo Xiao's hand slipped from his fingers uncontrollably, and he immediately knelt down in front of Xiao Zhixue, begging with tears streaming down his face: "Kind sister, please save my elder sister!"

Xiao Zhixue quickly helped Guo Xiao up and comforted him softly, "Don't worry, I will find a way to cure your elder sister's illness."

As she spoke, she took out another meat bun from the basket and gently put it into Guo Jia's hand, encouraging her to eat a little to maintain her strength.