First day of the new year
On this day, those who can afford it will wear new clothes and new shoes, while those who cannot will put on the most decent clothes in their wardrobe, go out of the house, and pay New Year's greetings to their relatives and friends.
Children, in particular, look forward to this day the most. They will carry the small cloth bags prepared by their family members to put the fruits they received during the New Year's greetings. Some families have fried dried fruits, some have melon seeds and chestnuts, and of course, some families with better conditions have prepared fruit candies, and give one to each child when they come.
If you go to a relative's house, you may also receive a New Year's red envelope, ranging from one cent to five cents to one cent.
Song Yun also prepared some things, two kilograms of fruit candy bought from the county supply and marketing cooperative, and a large bag of glutinous rice sticks.
At first, only a few children came to the Song family courtyard to pay New Year's greetings. After receiving fruit candies and glutinous rice sticks from Song Yun, the news immediately spread throughout the village. Then more children came to pay New Year's greetings, and even some greedy adults came to join in the fun. Song Yun and Ziyi received them with a smile and distributed all the fruit candies and glutinous rice sticks.
Some children came again and again just to get an extra portion. Song Yun recognized them and gave them away without saying a word. After all, the New Year was all about having fun, and the children were happy too, having a lively and happy New Year.
Looking at the joyous and bustling scene in the village, an elderly man said to Captain Liu, "Our village is really different this year. In previous years, there were countless funerals at this time of year. This year, the elderly have all managed to survive, and the children are all healthy. It's all thanks to Song Zhiqing!"
Captain Liu looked proud. "That's right, Song Zhiqing's medical skills are truly remarkable." He gave a thumbs-up, but his pride lasted only two minutes before another thought struck him, and his expression darkened. "Hey, I heard from Battalion Commander Qi that the Sichuan Provincial Military District is interested in recruiting Song Zhiqing as a military doctor. I don't know what Song Zhiqing thinks. We're afraid our small village won't be able to keep such a talented person."
Someone suggested, "What's the big deal? You're the team leader. If you don't give her the nod, she can't go anywhere."
Captain Liu glared and cursed, "Third Baldy, are you talking like a human being? No wonder three generations of your family are bald. What a wicked man!"
The others also condemned the baldy three, saying that he was not upright and had no conscience. Song Zhiqing was young and had a bright future, but he was not allowed to pursue it. Instead, he forced him to stay in this broken mountain village and waste his time. Isn't this immoral?
"Hey, I just said that casually. I really didn't mean it that way."
The baldy three were scolded by a group of people and ran away in shame.
Qi Mo Nan was talking to Song Yun about going to the Sichuan Military Region to be a military doctor.
Before Song Yun could say anything, Song Hao spoke up, "I approve of Xiaoyun going to the Sichuan Provincial Military Region."
Bai Qingxia also said, "I agree too." Then she looked at Song Yun and said, "Xiao Yun, you can go without worrying about us. We are young and familiar with the work here. We can take care of ourselves. Besides, we have Lifen and Captain Liu here. We won't suffer."
Yang Lifen sincerely hoped her friend would have a bright future. She also advised, "What my aunt said is true. If you stay here, the best you can do is become a barefoot doctor. Only when you go to Sichuan Province can you show your talents."
Song Yun shook her head firmly, "If you don't persuade me, I've already said that I'll go wherever my parents go."
No matter how Song Hao and Bai Qingxia tried to persuade them, it was useless. The couple was devastated, especially Bai Qingxia. As soon as she returned to her room, she wiped away her tears and said with a sob, "Since she was born, we have never taken care of her for a single day. She has never enjoyed a single day of happiness with us, and yet she has to sacrifice so much for us. I deserve to die!"
Song Hao hugged his wife, not knowing how to comfort her for a moment. He felt no less sad than his wife.
As a mother, there is no one who does not care about the future of her children. She can even give up everything for her children's future.
But when it comes to them, everything is reversed.
Their daughter gave up her future for the sake of these two helpless mothers.
Just as the couple was hugging each other sadly, the village loudspeaker sounded, calling Qi Mo Nan to answer the phone.
The one looking for Qi Menan must be from the military district.
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