Dominating the Powerful Families: Rebirth of Chapter 4 Pampering You in the Palm of My Hand_1

"The stars in the sky..."

Grinning amiably, the villager who had asked responded, "Wow, what a beautiful name. You have to treasure this precious little one from now on!"

Beaming happily, Shen Wenru declared, "Absolutely, haven't the heavens gifted us this darling treasure? We'll cherish her and make her the happiest child on earth."

"Hahaha, this kid has found a lucky family..."

Smiling warmly at the villagers, Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia made their way back to the courtyard gate. From afar, they spotted Shen Wenru's sister-in-law, Ma Hongying, hauling a basin of soiled water out. She planned to splash it on the gravel path to keep dust from kicking up near the house.

Glancing up, Ma Hongying noticed Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia approaching and greeted them cheerfully, "I figured you'd return in a day or two. Why didn't you tell your brother at the brigade? He could've come to fetch you!"

At his sister-in-law Ma Hongying's words, Shen Wenru smiled lightly and answered, "Transportation's so handy these days; no need to bother my brother. See, we just hopped on the bus."

Bursting into laughter, Ma Hongying said, "You're right. Quick, get inside and freshen up. I've already straightened everything for you. Rest a bit, then join us for dinner. Oh, and where'd this little one come from?"

As Ma Hongying's gaze turned to little Tianxing cradled in Li Xiuxia's arms, Shen Wenru clarified, "We discovered this child discarded by the roadside. Childless ourselves, we chose to adopt her as our own flesh and blood."

Peeling back the blanket over little Tianxing, Ma Hongying beheld the sweetly slumbering infant nestled against Li Xiuxia—such a cute and lovely sight. She couldn't fathom the cruel mindset of those who had abandoned her.

Overflowing with sympathy, Ma Hongying advised, "Since you've brought her home, care for her well. It's ideal timing too; our families all have sons but no daughters. Now we have a girl to pamper at last!"

"Yes, yes, yes..."

In Xiaoshu Village, the Shen Family, Shen Wenru's clan, stood as the most esteemed and largest, boasting numerous branches and prominent figures.

Shen Wenru's own branch stayed rooted in the village.

With excellent family traditions, the Shen Family enforced strict discipline internally, supported their kin generously, treated others kindly, and enjoyed remarkable unity and harmony among siblings—a true rarity. This kept the clan flourishing.

Shen Wenru's father served as the current patriarch of the Shen Family.

The eldest brother, Shen Wenjun, held the position of village chief in Xiaoshu Village.

Second brother Shen Wenzheng worked at the Public Security Bureau in Suzhou.

Preferring rural life, Shen Wenru rented land for vegetable farming and tended a fishpond. Teaming up with his wife, they led a fulfilling existence.

Their sole sorrow lay in years of marriage yielding no children.

Eldest brother Shen Wenjun fathered three sons.

Second brother Shen Wenzheng had two sons.

Other Shen Family branches overwhelmingly favored sons over daughters, with girls being scarce.

Folks attributed this to the Shen Family's auspicious feng shui, ensuring prosperity.

Yet this couple marked a rare exception.

Not only did Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia fret over their childlessness; the entire Shen Family relatives worried deeply, suggesting countless remedies.

First, Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia visited the local hospital for examinations, only to learn both were perfectly healthy!

Perplexed, they wondered: if no issues existed, why no conception?

The doctors offered no clear explanation when questioned.

Vaguely, the doctor suggested, "Infertility stems from various causes. Maybe your anxiety is the culprit. Relax, go with the flow, and pregnancy might happen anytime."

Out of alternatives, aided by loved ones, they pursued endless folk cures—all futile. More years slipped away in agony.

Thankfully, the Shen Family's traditions shone; the old master refused to force Shen Wenru into divorce despite their barrenness.

To Shen Wenru, the old master merely stated, "If it doesn't pan out, just adopt a child."

Their Capital City journey stemmed from rumors of a masterful traditional Chinese medicine expert they hoped to consult.

Alas, the practitioner had departed on a trip to visit friends, return date unknown.

After two days' wait, mindful of pressing home duties, Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia couldn't linger and headed back.

Unforeseen by Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia, their Capital City visit—contacting distant kin Sister Lin, sharing stories, lamenting failed treatments—brought crushing disappointment. Yet Sister Lin delivered an enormous gift.

Little Tianxing filled their lives; biological children mattered little now. Her presence brought complete joy.

Shen Wenru shouldered the luggage while Li Xiuxia clutched Little Tianxing as they stepped inside.

Surveying the room, they found it spotless and orderly, just as if residents had never left—thanks to Sister Lin.

To Li Xiuxia, Shen Wenru instructed, "Axia, settle Little Tianxing in bed first; you're weary too. Rest, sip some water, then we'll dine at Brother Shen Wenjun's."

Grandpa Shen and Grandma Shen resided with eldest son Shen Wenjun.

"Okay," Li Xiuxia agreed, bearing Little Tianxing to the bedroom.

Suddenly, a frigid, eerie aura seeped into the soundly sleeping Little Tianxing's body, making her tremble.

Her eyes snapped open, a cold spark flickering in those deep, luminous pupils.

Yin Energy lurked here!!!

Shen Tianxing yearned to discern the situation clearly.

Yet the tiny blanket shrouding her blocked her view.

No longer housed in her former mighty immortal form, she inhabited frail mortal flesh devoid of Spiritual Power. The scant innate Spiritual Power at birth had sealed the Eye of the Sky God.

Recalling her Fairy Realm days as the pampered Little Fortune Teller—spoiled by her master, desires fulfilled—she now faced emptiness, recommencing from scratch, engulfed in deep helplessness and bitterness.

Nevertheless, Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia's tender care and sincere love en route had won Shen Tianxing's full-hearted acceptance of these benevolent parents.

With peril in their home, could she stand idle?