Chapter 312: Are Dreams the Opposite of Reality?

Chapter 312 Are Dreams Opposite to Reality?

Meanwhile, Su He was going about her usual morning routine.

At noon, Zai Zai suddenly asked, "Mom, is Dad really going to treat that person's eyes?"

Su He was surprised that he still remembered this matter.

"Mom doesn't know either. Why don’t you ask Dad when he comes back tonight?" Su He smiled and patted her son’s head.

"Okay," Zai Zai nodded seriously.

This surprised Su He even more.

This didn't seem particularly special, yet Zai Zai was so focused on it.

"Zai Zai, tell Mom, why don’t you want Dad to take on this surgery?" Su He pulled her son into her arms, unusually earnest.

Zai Zai's behavior made her feel there must be a reason.

"Dad will be in danger," Zai Zai answered.

His words instantly changed Su He's expression.

Danger? What kind of danger?

"What danger would Dad be in? Can you tell Mom more about it?" Su He gently rubbed her son’s head to comfort him.

"I don’t know, but he shouldn't do the eye surgery," Zai Zai said with a serious and solemn expression.

This reminded Su He of Zai Zai’s dream about being trapped in a sea of fire.

Had Zai Zai regained past-life memories?

Su He knew this idea was frightening, but otherwise, how could she explain his recent strange behavior?

"You..."

Su He tried to organize her words carefully, considering how to phrase it.

"Zai Zai, did you dream about something that made you think Dad would be in danger?"

Judging by Zai Zai’s reaction, it didn’t seem like reincarnation—it felt more like he had a disturbing dream.

Zai Zai hesitated, unsure whether to say it.

He worried Mom would think him strange, but he also believed his dream was real and feared his dad might be in danger.

"Mom, I dreamed that Dad performed eye surgery on a blind patient at the hospital. Later, the surgery was successful, but the patient felt that although he could see again, his vision wasn’t fully restored. Then, when no one was paying attention, he brought a knife to the hospital and... killed Dad."

Zai Zai spoke worriedly and confused. He didn’t know if the things in his dream were real, but he was afraid they might come true.

Hearing this, Su He couldn’t help but open her mouth in shock.

Could this explain Dr. Fu’s death that she'd been searching for all along?

In the novel, the story had always revolved around the protagonist, Ji Liangchuan.

Although her villainous son, Zai Zai, had frequent appearances, his family was rarely mentioned.

In the novel, Fu Tinghua was only briefly mentioned as an exceptionally skilled surgeon who had treated many high-ranking officials and elites.

Zai Zai used his dad's connections to get close to many powerful people who later aided him.

Beyond that, nothing else was written.

Whether Zai Zai's words were true or not, Su He would never allow Fu Tinghua to treat that blind boy.

She was a selfish person—other people's problems weren't her concern. All she cared about was her husband and children living safely.

"Alright, don’t worry. Mommy won't let Daddy treat that person’s eyes."

Su He hugged Zai Zai tighter, her voice firm.

"Mommy, do you believe what I said?" Zai Zai blurted out, looking at Su He.

"I believe you. Mommy believes you.

Whether it’s true or not, I don’t want your daddy to take any risks.

And don’t put too much stock in dreams. Dreams usually mean the opposite.

No matter what happens, Mommy and Daddy are here for you. We’ll protect you.

I feel like you’ve been off lately. Are these dreams bothering you?

It’s okay to dream, but once you wake up, we have to return to reality. Don’t keep dwelling on what happens in your dreams, alright?"

Taking advantage of the moment Zai Zai opened up to her, Su He patiently reassured her son.

Mommy and Daddy—would protect him—

Was that really how it was?

Suddenly, Zai Zai hugged Su He back and said, "Mommy, I understand. Everything here isn’t a dream, right?"

His question sent warning signals through Su He’s mind, but she hid her surprise.

With a smile, she replied, "Of course. What happens in dreams is just a dream. Mommy is right here with you—this is the real world."

Su He wondered if Zai Zai had dreamed of bits of a past life, causing him to feel disoriented.

If so, she would need to spend more time with him, helping him through it.

Dr. Fu had studied psychology—perhaps he should be the one to help.

By the time Fu Tinghua finished work, it was already very late.

Lately, he hardly had time to help Su He count the day's takings or help her close up.

But now, nobody would dare mess with Su He’s shop anymore.

Most people knew that this shop had connections high up—regular people couldn't compete.

As for the truly influential families in Wen City, they couldn't be bothered with suppressing a small-time operation like Su He’s.

Families like Xia Chengan’s—Su He’s shop was even rented from them. Why would they even target such a tiny business?

So those who wanted to go after Su He's shop were either competing shop owners who felt her store threatened their business, or dealers trying to get exotic durians at low prices from her to resell elsewhere.

When Fu Tinghua got home, it was almost eleven. He assumed Su He was already asleep.

He checked the kitchen and noticed Su He had heated two big pots of hot water for him. He smirked before he headed upstairs to get his shower clothes.

When he opened the bedroom door, he was surprised to find the light still on.

Hearing the noise, Su He, who had been lying in bed, immediately sat up.

"You're back?" she asked with a yawn.

"You're still awake?" Fu Tinghua sounded surprised.

"I was waiting for you," she replied, sitting up.

"Hmm? What's the matter?" He walked over and sat beside her on the bed.

"Go take a shower first—you smell like disinfectant," Su He urged, wrinkling her nose.

"Had surgery today, so the smell's stronger," Fu Tinghua said awkwardly, slightly embarrassed at being called out by his wife.

He usually made an effort to maintain his image around Su He, avoiding her right after work to shower first, precisely because he knew she disliked the hospital's antiseptic scent. But today, how serious she looked made him forget his routine.

"I know, but go wash up first. I have something very important to tell you," Su He said gravely.