Chapter 147 "About to Hiccup"

"The telegram was short, only saying... leg injury, someone come immediately." Lin Shisheng explained quickly, afraid that his sister would get anxious and upset.

Lin Zhao murmured, "Leg injury."

Third Brother must be so panicked, with no relatives around.

Lin Shifan was a crybaby when he was young, and this impression was deeply ingrained in Lin Zhao's mind.

Just thinking about her third brother crying under the covers made her nose sting.

“Your parents went to see him, don’t worry too much, worrying won’t help,” Lin Shisheng said honestly.

Actually, he was worried too. He was restless all morning, wondering how his mistress's leg was doing.

"Whether he can continue serving is another matter. I'm worried that his leg injury is too severe and will make life inconvenient for him."

"The mistress isn't married yet."

His tone was full of melancholy.

Lin Zhao suddenly remembered what she had drawn before.

Iron-boned Houttuynia cordata.

This thing happens to have a use related to bones.

[It can treat broken bones, fragmented bones... In short, it can treat any bone problem.]

Looks like it's time to take it out and give it a try.

Be prepared.

With that thought, her expression relaxed.

"Third Brother will be alright," Lin Zhao said.

Seeing that his sister was optimistic, Lin Shisheng smiled and said, "Yes, everything will be alright. Go back and rest. I'll pass on the message to Mom and Dad when they get back."

"Ah."

Lin Zhao and Gu Chenghuai returned home.

The twins were about to go to work in the fields. Children can earn work points by working, and the production team will give them one or two work points as a token gesture.

When Yu Bao and Heng Bao were a little over four years old, they went to work in the fields with the Gu family and were very skilled at it.

The two children were very diligent. Even though Lin Zhao no longer mistreated them, they still got into the habit of going to the fields with the children to work.

Weeding, digging holes, sowing seeds, and harvesting low-growing crops such as peanuts and sweet potatoes.

Seeing the straw hats on the two boys' heads and the small bamboo baskets they were carrying, Lin Zhao knew they were going to the fields.

"Going to the fields again? Bring water and some food in your bag so you can have a snack if you get hungry, then come home and find me, okay? Don't be silly and try to tough it out. Kids can't go hungry, or they won't grow tall."

Hear the words.

Hengbao's eyes were filled with terror.

What?
Not growing taller?!

"If I was always hungry before, will I not grow tall?!" the child asked, his voice strained.

He gestured to show his and his brother's height, his childish voice tinged with sobs as he hugged his brother, "Brother, we're not going to grow any taller, sob sob. If I grow this short, will I still be able to drive a big truck in the future, sob sob? Brother, we won't be able to beat anyone in the future, sob sob sob."

He would whimper as he spoke, his expression as if the sky had fallen.

Fear also appeared in Yu Bao's eyes. He was not flustered at first, but his younger brother's sobbing made him panic.

No way? !

Lin Zhao felt both heartbroken and amused, and her stomach ached from holding it in.

Noticing her smile, the twins froze, then lifted the brim of their straw hats and looked at her accusingly.

"Mother!!"

This sound should have been angry and full of rage, but because the child's voice was soft, it sounded cute and adorable, as if he was being affectionate.

Lin Zhao straightened her two sons' straw hats, then hugged the twins. The two children blushed instantly. In their eyes, they were already big friends, and being hugged by their mother in front of Maodan and Yuanbao would make them the laughingstock of their friends.

but.

Their mother's embrace was so fragrant, soft, and gentle that they couldn't bear to push her away.

"Don't worry, as long as you eat well, you'll grow back," Lin Zhao comforted you.

Yu Bao and Heng Bao's eyes suddenly lit up. They looked at their father and asked excitedly, "As tall as Dad?"

"Yes." Lin Zhao planned to keep providing milk powder to supplement the nutrition of the four children, ensuring they would grow tall.

Hengbao laughed heartily.

Lin Zhao patted her son's head, "Wash your face and put on baby cream before you go."

The twins obediently went to wash their faces.

She washes her face, applies lotion, and takes it very seriously.

Lin Zhao prepared the milk powder, chilled it with well water, and poured it into the military water bottle.

"Yu Bao and Heng Bao, there's milk powder in the water bottle. Drink it when you're thirsty, and come back when you're done. Be careful not to get heatstroke."

Yu Bao said, "No, heatstroke is very uncomfortable, and everyone should avoid it."

"Okay, okay, no one will get heatstroke." These words are just a child's kind gesture, but in reality, how can anyone not get heatstroke? Every summer, many people faint, and some jobs have to be done under the scorching sun.

Lin Zhao then packed some cookies, rice balls, and dried meat into the twins' small shoulder bags so they could eat when they got hungry.

“It’s not all for you; share it with Cat Egg,” she said.

Cat Egg was always quiet, just like the older cat from before. She always felt like she should be nicer to that little one.

Of course, his status as a descendant of martyrs is key.

What an adorable little person!

Cat Egg felt a surge of joy, not from greed for the twins' food, but from enjoying Aunt Lin's care for her.

"Thank you, Aunt Lin," he said shyly in a low voice.

Lin Zhao smiled gently, her eyes soft. "No need to thank me. Come over this afternoon, and I'll teach you how to cook."

Cat Egg's eyes lit up. "Okay."

"Mom, I want to learn too." Yu Bao clung to his mother's arm, looking up at her with his little face. "When I learn, I can make it for you."

Lin Zhao rubbed her son's face. "Okay, I'll teach you."

Hengbao remembered that her mother had said she was going to her maternal grandmother's house and asked, "Mom, why are you back? Did you forget to bring anything?"

“We’re not going. Your grandparents went to the army to visit your third uncle. They won’t be back for at least a month.” Lin Zhao didn’t mention that her third brother was injured.

Yu Bao's eyes widened. "The army? Is it the army where Daddy is? Can we go?"

“They’re not in the same place,” Lin Zhao explained softly with a smile. “In our country, there are military units in many places, staffed with soldiers like your father and your third uncle. They protect our country and keep us safe from all dangers, allowing adults to work, live, and work in peace, and enabling children to grow up happily.”

Yu Bao and Heng Bao's eyes sparkled as they looked at Gu Chenghuai with eyes full of admiration.

Even his little chest couldn't help but straighten up.

"I want to be a soldier when I grow up," Cat Egg suddenly said.

Lin Zhao and the others looked at him. The little boy's shy face was full of determination. "My father is a great soldier, and I want to follow in his footsteps."

He had little impression of his father. The village head and the villagers all said that his father was a great man, a hero, and a good role model for the people. He never resented his father, but he always missed him.

What kind of person is Dad? How tall is he? Does he like his son like this? Will he like him the way the twins' father liked them?
I have so many questions to ask.

Winter passes and spring comes.

Year after year has passed.

His question remained unanswered.

Lin Zhao encouraged Mao Dan'er, "You have ambition. If your father knew, he would be very proud of you."

"Really?" Cat Egg asked expectantly.

"Of course I will."

Cat Egg laughed.

After the children left home, Lin Zhao went back to her room, lay on the bed, and read the newspaper with her legs crossed.

Yes, she subscribed to newspapers, many newspapers. In those days, newspapers were a very important way to get information.

I read the provincial newspaper first.

The front-page headline article made Lin Zhao sit up abruptly.

"Advocacy | Breaking Through Ignorance! Eliminating Folly! Three Principles for the Safety Protection of Educated Youth Groups"

This article has a strong title but a gentle content. It starts with the personal experiences of a few educated youth, describes the difficulties encountered by the educated youth group, and advocates that all levels of government pay attention to the reasonable demands of educated youth.

The pen is very strong. It gives people a resounding and thought-provoking feeling.

Gu Chenghuai entered the room. "What are you looking at? You seem so focused."

Lin Zhao looked up and waved the newspaper in his hand. "I'm reading an article about the safety and security of educated youth settlements."

"Didn't you dislike dealing with educated youth? Why are you paying attention to this now?" Gu Chenghuai walked over, sat down on the edge of the bed, and quickly took the newspaper to read.

"It's not that I don't like it, it depends on the person. I don't dislike people who are down-to-earth," Lin Zhao said calmly. "I'd be strange if I gave someone who treats me like a fool a friendly look."

Gu Chenghuai liked her stubbornness, the kind that said no one could make her suffer. He lowered his head, his forehead touching Lin Zhao's, and said in a deep voice with a hint of laughter, "That's how it should be. No one can upset my wife."

Lin Zhao felt a tickle on her nose and smiled as she nudged him.

Have you heard about what happened in the next brigade?

Gu Chenghuai was puzzled.

"Erhua, Gouzi, and the male educated youth!" Lin Zhao reminded them.

After a moment's thought, Gu Chenghuai guessed where she had gotten the information.

The corners of his mouth raised slightly.

"heard."

Lin Zhao lightly tapped the headline on the newspaper with her slender fingers, "The root of this article lies in the next brigade."

"Not only." Gu Chenghuai's eyes deepened, indicating he knew more.

"Ok?"

Gu Chenghuai patiently explained, "Someone is stirring things up, a certain educated youth from our brigade."

"Song Zhiqing?" Lin Zhao guessed.

"You knew?" This time, it was Gu Chenghuai's turn to be surprised.

"Just guessing," Lin Zhao said with a smile.

No wonder she felt things went too smoothly.

"How fortunate the Song family is to receive such high praise from Zhaozhao," Gu Chenghuai said in a nonchalant tone.

His tone was flat, but Lin Zhao could detect a hint of sourness in his voice.

"Jealous?" She sat up straight, cupped Gu Chenghuai's face in her hands, and smiled.

Gu Chenghuai didn't speak, but gazed at her intently with his deeply affectionate phoenix eyes.

Lin Zhao's heart trembled slightly, as if brushed by an incredibly soft feather.

She wrapped her arms around her lover's neck, her voice soft and gentle, "In my heart, no one can compare to you."

The words fell.

Gu Chenghuai's brows relaxed, his eyes burning with passion. He pulled Lin Zhao into his arms, his voice full of joyful laughter, "Me too."

Lin Zhao thought this person was really easy to coax.

How lucky!

You meet someone who believes everything she says and is willing to fulfill any of her requests.
-
Song Xiwei took Lin Heling on the train; she had connections and bought sleeper tickets.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Song Xiwei was always worried about the man's health.

There was no way around it; the fact that Lin Heling was physically weak was deeply ingrained in her.

Even though his health has improved a lot during this time, it's still the same.

Lin Heling turned her gaze away from the window and smiled, "I'm not feeling unwell. The things Zhaozhao brought are very effective. I feel much better. I'm not weak all over, and I'm not short of breath. I'm fine."

“This is the first time I’ve gone out with you, and I’m very happy,” he emphasized.

After boarding the train, he felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if he used to take the train often.

"I'm happy too." Song Xiwei handed Lin Heling an enamel mug, urging him to drink more water. "The children are all grown up now, so we can go out more often in the future."

She is literate, strong, and unafraid to travel far. She feels more comfortable coming out to see the beautiful landscape than staying in her hometown.

Lin Heling smiled and nodded.

The moment he saw the train, a scene flashed into his mind: he seemed to be burying something next to the train station, something golden, probably gold bars.

Let's go back and dig it up.

It's most likely true.

With that box of gold bars, he and Xiwei could live comfortably in their old age!

Xiwei must not hear him mention retirement. She is the most unwilling to accept old age. If he dares to say something like that, she will immediately take on the responsibility herself.

Lost in thought, a hint of helplessness flashed in Lin Heling's eyes.

The train clattered along ahead.

It took several days and nights to reach Lin Shifan's location.

After getting off the train, the couple went straight to the military base and, with the help of their guards, arrived safely at the military hospital.

At this moment, the following scene unfolded in a certain hospital room.

Lin Shifan leaned against the pillow, looking at the man and woman in front of him with a blank expression.

His face was full of absurdity.

?

Zheng Yue is now dating the woman he almost became involved with?!
...and they've already reported their relationship!

Such niche writing.

"...Oh." Not wanting to pay attention to the two of them, Lin Shifan said "Oh" and calmly looked at them, "Are you finished?"

"I'll leave after I finish speaking. I need to rest."

For some reason, the woman felt a surge of annoyance when she saw that Lin Shifan showed no sign of sadness.

This person is about to go home and farm, so what's there to be arrogant about?

Shouldn't he beg her to stay, crying and pleading? Without her, he'd never find anyone better.

Does he still think he's that imposing young officer, highly regarded by his superiors?
Lin Shifan's expression was indescribable.

It's a pity it was his leg that was injured; if it were his arm, he could have walked away immediately without having to look at those two actors.

You said your partner is gone, doesn't he feel sad?

No, no.

Not at all.

This Comrade Sun had been pestering him for a whole year. He was so bothered by this person that he had no choice but to give it a try, thanks to the intervention of his superiors.

When the wind blew, he felt... he breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Dating would only affect his training progress and prevent him from becoming a better soldier of the people, so he doesn't want to date!
Lin Shifan was secretly amused, but showed no sign of it on his face.

"Shifan, you're not angry, are you?" Zheng Yue forced a smile. "I know Comrade Sun's previous actions caused misunderstandings, but she's my girlfriend now. We've already filed a report about our relationship. Whatever your intentions may be..."

He paused, his eyes conveying an apologetic yet defiant look, "Sorry, I won't back down."

Lin Shifan was numb.

When you're speechless to the extreme, you can actually laugh.

"I'm not asking you to make concessions. I wish you and Comrade Sun a long and happy life together." Lin Shifan just wanted to get rid of the two of them.

He remained calm. "Is that enough?"

"How about I say a few more words of blessing to you?"

Zheng Yue felt as if he had punched cotton, feeling both angry and powerless.

His entanglement with Lin Shifan dates back too long.

Perhaps they were born with incompatible personalities, or perhaps he couldn't stand that Lin Shifan was more popular than him and got promoted before him.

Starting from the same point, what gives Lin Shifan the advantage?
Comrade Sun said sadly, "Don't talk to me like that. I'll get tired if I keep chasing after you all this time. Comrade Zheng responds to me. What's wrong with me choosing him? We've known each other for so long, and we came to see you out of the goodness of our hearts..."

Lin Shifan looked completely bewildered.

Was he being sarcastic?
Just as I was about to say something, the ward door was pushed open, and a couple with unusual auras walked in.

Lin Shifan was stunned.

Song Xiwei's gaze swept over the man and woman in front of the hospital bed, her expression one of condescending disdain and contempt.

WTF!

She was so disgusted she almost vomited!
(End of this chapter)

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