The next day, Meng Zhang went to Iris's dormitory and knocked on her door.

"Please come in," came Iris's crisp and pleasant voice from inside.

Meng Zhang pushed the door open and walked in.

"Aunt, you're here," Iris stood up and smiled at Meng Zhang.

Iris seemed calm on the surface, but she was actually very anxious. Fortunately, her eyes were covered with a white cloth, otherwise Meng Zhang would definitely notice something unusual about Iris.

"Mmm," Meng Zhang nodded and waved her hand, injecting a green power into Iris's eyes.

Iris felt a cool sensation rushing through her eyeballs, making her feel extremely comfortable.

"Aunt... Did Aunt Ling Guang say anything to you yesterday?" Iris couldn't help but ask.

"Why are you still calling her Aunt Ling Guang? You should call her mother," Meng Zhang pretended to be angry.

"Well... I think I'll formally acknowledge her as my mother once I regain my sight," Iris hesitated and said.

Meng Zhang nodded and smiled, "That's fine. There's plenty of time, no need to rush."

"Yesterday, Aunt Ling Guang..."

"Ling Guang speaks highly of you. She praises you for being a well-behaved, polite child. The only flaw is that you are unwilling to call her mother. She hopes that one day, you can call her 'mother'," Meng Zhang smiled and said, "But she doesn't blame you. It's really difficult for a person to suddenly have another mother."

"Aunt has something to attend to. Rest well," Meng Zhang said, then got up and walked out.

Watching Meng Zhang's departing figure, Iris felt even more guilty. She remembered what Meng Zhang had said to her and fell into deep thought.

In the dream, Ling Guang appeared to save her, but Iris was disrespectful to Ling Guang and even physically violent towards her. She felt extremely ashamed of her behavior.

Yesterday, Meng Zhang had asked Ling Guang if Iris had bullied her. Ling Guang not only did not say that Iris had bullied her, but also praised her for being well-behaved and polite. This made Iris feel even more guilty and she didn't know what to do.

Ling Guang had saved her from the abyss and spent 108 days rebuilding her eyes. During these days, Ling Guang would make small blood packs for her in the morning and help her wash her body at night. She took care of her in every possible way, and Iris felt indebted.

In the end, Iris decided that on the day she regained her sight, she would call Ling Guang "mother" and then apologize.

...

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than twenty days had passed. There were three days left until Iris regained her sight.

During this time, Aunt Meng Zhang would inject power into her eyes every day and then chat with her, saying things that Iris couldn't understand.

Uncle Jian Bing and Uncle Zhi Ming would also come to visit her. Every time Uncle Zhi Ming came, he would bring some blood snacks for her. Although he didn't say much, Iris could feel his kindness.

Since Uncle Jian Bing found out that Iris liked to drink alcohol, he would secretly bring some for her every time he came. After drinking, he would open the window for ventilation to dissipate the smell of alcohol. Then he would let Iris eat oranges to get rid of the taste in her mouth. If Meng Zhang and Ling Guang found out that he was giving alcohol to their niece, they might not let him visit Iris again.

But their secret of drinking alcohol had never been discovered. After all, it was their little secret, known only to the two of them.

...

Soon, the day for Iris to regain her sight arrived. Ling Guang sat by the bed, holding Iris's soft and smooth jade hand, and gently said, "Take off this gauze, and you will see the light again." As she finished speaking, Ling Guang reached out her delicate hand and took off the white gauze on Iris's eyes.

Iris slowly opened her eyes, and a pair of golden red eyes shone with a dazzling light in the sunlight, intoxicating everyone.

Looking at Ling Guang in front of her, a sweet smile appeared on Iris's face. Although Iris couldn't see, she remembered Ling Guang's care for her.

She slowly leaned closer to Ling Guang, and with her arms around Ling Guang's fair neck, she made a gesture that matched her inner feelings. She whispered in Ling Guang's ear, "Thank you, mother, for giving your daughter new eyes and allowing her to regain her sight."

Ling Guang's heart trembled at these words. The term "mother" made Ling Guang feel warm inside, as if a surge of warmth was rushing to her heart, making her almost shed tears.

She hugged Iris tightly, gently patting Iris's fragrant shoulders, and softly said, "Can you call me 'mother' one more time?"

"Mother..." Iris gently opened her ruby lips and uttered those two words. Her voice was sweet and tender, like a candy that melted Lingguang's heart.

"Mm, you're such a good girl." Lingguang caressed Iris's silky hair, filled with affection.

"I will always call you mother from now on, as many times as you want to hear it." Iris nestled in Lingguang's embrace, like a spoiled kitten.

Hearing this, Lingguang couldn't help but smile, her face brimming with happiness.

Mengzhang saw this scene through the crack in the door, and a relieved smile appeared on her face. Her worries had finally dissipated, as Iris had accepted the fact that Lingguang was her mother.

"Mengzhang, move aside and let me see." Jianbing called out softly.

Mengzhang completely ignored Jianbing and continued to watch the intimate scene between Lingguang and Iris.

"Move aside, will you?" Jianbing repeated with a hint of impatience in his voice.

Unable to bear it any longer, Zhiming stepped in and dragged both of them away. "You two are so childish, always sneaking a peek. Don't you have any shame?"

Mengzhang immediately explained, "What do you mean by sneaking a peek? I'm a girl, why can't I watch? Besides, I have my concerns too. What if Iris refuses to accept Lingguang? Then Lingguang's efforts would be in vain. You all know that Lingguang is tough on the outside but soft on the inside. She may say angry things in private, but how could she really blame Iris? If Iris doesn't acknowledge Lingguang as her mother, no matter how much Lingguang protects her, I will put Iris in solitary confinement to discipline her. After coming out, Iris will be a good daughter to Lingguang. As the big sister, I can't let my sister down."

Zhiming listened to Mengzhang's words and thought they made sense. After all, besides Lingguang, Mengzhang was the one who took care of Iris the most. Mengzhang's concerns were not unfounded.

"And why are you getting closer, Jianbing? Besides, you're a man." Mengzhang glared at Jianbing and said.

Jianbing's face immediately turned awkward at Mengzhang's words.

"If Mengzhang can care about her niece, why can't I care a bit? My relationship with Iris is not worse than yours, you know." Jianbing smirked shamelessly.

After all, apart from being Iris's uncle, Jianbing was also her drinking buddy. Whenever Mengzhang, Lingguang, and Zhiming were not around, Jianbing would go find Iris to drink and chat. Naturally, their relationship was good.

...

Iris slowly broke free from Lingguang's embrace. She stood up, walked to the edge of the bed, and knelt down in front of Lingguang.

"Mother, I'm sorry. I was foolish and couldn't recognize you in my dream. I shouldn't have insulted and hit you in the dream. Please punish me, mother." Iris said, kneeling down with her head lowered and holding a bamboo stick she had gotten from somewhere.

Lingguang quickly helped Iris up, gently caressing her rosy cheeks, and said, "Why would I punish you? I love you too much. Besides, if I really wanted to punish you, I would have beaten you up long ago."

"I know mother loves me the most. You are so kind, mother." Iris immediately threw herself into Lingguang's arms, rubbing her cheek against Lingguang's face.

"Stop fooling around. Mother has made you a set of clothes. Go and try them on in the dressing room." Lingguang said, taking out a box and handing it to Iris.

Iris hurriedly took the box, bowed, and then turned to run into the dressing room.

Inside the dressing room, Iris opened the box and looked at the clothes inside, her face filled with astonishment. In her heart, she thought, "Mother is really too thoughtful."

Inside the box, there were not only clothes made by Lingguang for Iris, but even a set of undergarments as well.

These undergarments were designed for girls, but they were made so well. They not only accentuated the curves that a girl should have, but also showcased Iris's beauty to the fullest.

On the inner underwear, there was an embroidered golden phoenix, the lifelike pattern made Iris couldn't help but sigh, "Mother's embroidery skills are truly amazing."

After a moment, Iris walked out of the dressing room wearing a red waist-bound dress. The hem of her dress was embroidered with a golden phoenix, making it extraordinarily luxurious. The cuffs had intricate patterns, and the neckline showcased a gold-thread embroidered phoenix spreading its wings, vivid and lifelike. The edges of the skirt were outlined with gold thread to create flowers, making it look extremely beautiful. And at the corners of the skirt, there were golden tassels, giving it an elegant and noble appearance.

These clothes were specially tailored by Lingguang for Iris. She felt that Iris suited these gorgeous clothes, so she took Iris's measurements and personally made the clothes.

The texture of the clothes is soft, and when Iris wears them, she feels very comfortable and she also really likes them.

"How is it? Do you like it?" Ling Guang looks at Iris and asks.

Iris nods repeatedly, deeply admiring her mother in her heart. She truly deserves to be her mother, as her clothing making skills are absolutely top-notch. However, seeing the affectionate look in her mother's eyes, Iris feels a sour taste spreading in her heart.

Ling Guang has given her so much, but she can't give her mother anything in return. She feels truly ashamed.