Chapter 256: Start by Being a Barefoot Doctor
Jin Can ate rice in small bites, listened to what they said, and whispered, "It shouldn't be easy to be a military doctor, right?"
After she finished speaking, the atmosphere became quiet and everyone at the table looked at her.
Jin Can's cheeks flushed instantly, and he quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks, waving his hands and explaining: "Sister Gu, I... I didn't mean to say this to discourage you, I, I just... I'm afraid that you... I'm afraid that it will be too difficult for you."
The more Jin Can spoke, the lower his voice became, and in the end his head was almost lowered to his chest.
Lei Yi squeezed her hand and said with a smile: "It's okay, Sister Gu will understand."
Yan Shaoli also nodded and agreed, "Yes, Xiaocan, don't be so nervous. We have all been through so much, what are you afraid of? However, I think what you said makes sense. Studying medicine is too difficult. Yue Huai, you should have your own life."
She was very happy that her elder brother had someone who cared for him, loved him and liked him, but Gu Yuehuai was too good and she didn't want her to pay too much for her elder brother. This was undoubtedly a very difficult road.
Gu Yuehuai smiled: "My own life? Every choice I make is a part of my life."
She lived a muddled life in her previous life, losing her father and brother, and was left alone and helpless, consumed by hatred every day. In such a life, even sleeping was a torture, and Yan Shaoyu was the only light and hope in her life.
In this life, she hoped that she could be his light.
When he was in pain and suffering, she was the first one to appear by his side, which was a living test of her abilities.
Hearing this, Jin Can carefully raised his head and looked at Gu Yuehuai. When he saw her smiling eyes, he breathed a sigh of relief, slightly letting go of his tense emotions, and said, "I heard from Zi Yan that studying medicine is very tiring."
Wang Ziyan nodded seriously: "My father told me that he learned medicine from the barefoot doctor in the village for many years. Later, he joined the army and became a military doctor by chance."
Gu Yuehuai nodded: "It's indeed not easy."
Although she didn't know much about the profession of doctor, she had heard her sixth uncle talk about being a barefoot doctor.
You have to know that those who can work as barefoot doctors in the brigade in this era are all well-educated people with high political awareness and willingness to work hard. This is a very honorable profession. In other words, those who can work as barefoot doctors are excellent!
If you want to become a barefoot doctor, you first need the commune to give you a quota. Based on the population allocation, most brigades are equipped with a barefoot doctor. For example, in their Dalaozi Production Brigade, there is only one barefoot doctor, Uncle Liu.
However, Uncle Six is getting old, and the team has been looking for new candidates and reassigning people in recent years.
The brigade's recommendation criteria were very high. One had to have a junior high school or even high school education, meet political qualifications, be born into a poor or middle peasant family, and have an upright character and good health. It was not easy to stand out.
Even if they are selected by the brigade, they cannot immediately start serving the members.
The candidates need to attend the barefoot doctor training class organized by the county. After learning basic theoretical knowledge and mastering some simple diagnosis and treatment, they have to intern in the commune health center or county hospital for a period of time. They can only return to the brigade after graduation.
In short, if you want to study medicine, you must start by being a barefoot doctor and learn the basics.
Gu Yuehuai finished the rice in his bowl and saw that there was still a lot of food on the table. He said, "I'm done. You guys take your time and eat everything. Don't waste it. Give Shaotang to me. I'll put her back to sleep."
Yan Shaoli nodded and handed the sleeping girl to Gu Yuehuai.
After Gu Yuehuai sent Yan Shaotang back to the inner room, he turned around and went back to his own room.
Wang Ziyan looked at the closed door and sighed slightly: "I never thought that a beauty like Sister Gu could be born in a place like this. Brother Yan is really lucky. Even if he can't return to the capital in the future, he still has a home."
Yan Shaoli chewed rice, his mouth filled like a little squirrel.
She shook her head and said vaguely: "Impossible, my eldest brother must go back."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ziyan said no more. Indeed, returning to the city was the dream of every educated youth.
Lei Yi picked up a piece of chicken for Jin Can and said, "Why do we have to think so much? Brother Yan will join the army and Sister Gu will be a military doctor. This is also a very happy ending, isn't it great? All we need to do is give our blessings."
Wang Ziyan chuckled and clapped her hands, saying, "Well said! We are all free now, why don't we clink glasses?"
Yan Shaoli was delighted and slapped the table in a heroic manner: "Haha, OK! Sister Gu doesn't have any wine at home, let's just clink glasses!"
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Gu Yuehuai was in the room, listening to the cheerful celebrations outside, and curled the corners of his lips.
She did not enter the Xumi space, but lit the kerosene lamp in the room, took out cotton and cloth, and prepared to make a set of warm clothes for Yan Shaoyu before he left. She vaguely remembered that he was later assigned to serve in the military district of H Province.
H Province is surrounded by the sea, and the military district is stationed on an island, so the temperature is very low.
Yan Shaoyu was leaving soon, so she had to work overtime these two days, and also prepare foods that were easy to preserve, such as dried meat and pickles. By the way, now that she had the meat coupons, it was time to buy some pork.
Wang Ziyan and the others didn't eat for long. When Gu Yuehuai went out, they had already cleaned up the dishes and were ready to go back together. After all, they were not the only ones in the dormitory, and if it was too late, the door would probably be locked.
Gu Yuehuai sent them out and said, "Go back, drive slowly on the way, and come back next time when you are free."
"Sorry for troubling Sister Gu today. We'll leave first." Lei Yi waved his hand and went back to the educated youth point with Wang Ziyan and Jin Can.
After sending them off, when Gu Yuehuai returned, Yan Shaoli had already poured the hot water for washing feet. The hot water was placed on the ground, and there were two small stools beside it. She called to Gu Yuehuai and said, "Come on, Yuehuai, let's soak your feet together!"
Gu Yuehuai smiled and didn't refuse.
"Wow - so comfortable." Yan Shaoli put his feet in the hot water and couldn't help but sigh in comfort.
Gu Yuehuai lowered his eyes and thought about Yan Shaoyu. When he heard Yan Shaoli's voice, he raised his eyes and said, "Shaoli, you..."
Before she finished her words, there was a sudden noise outside, accompanied by hurried footsteps.
Gu Yuehuai's eyes were slightly cold. He put on his shoes and ran to the door to listen. He vaguely heard a loud shouting voice, and the owner of the voice was not unfamiliar. It was Liu Er'er, the brigade's cattle herder.
"Someone come quickly! The cow is about to give birth! The cow, the cow is dying!"
"Secretary! Go and call the secretary over here! The cow is having a difficult birth and the baby can't be born! Go quickly!"
"What the hell is this? Secretary! Hurry up, everyone! Go get some help!"
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Soon, the Dalaozi Production Brigade, which was originally pitch dark, became brightly lit. Some people held torches, some carried lanterns, and they went to Liu Er'er's house like a long dragon. The noise was very noisy.
When the weather turned cold, Liu Er'er took the two cows in the team back home.
He is a lonely man, so even if he lives with the cows, it won't cause any trouble. It will only make people think that he, as a cattle herder, cares about the cows. Of course, this is something that all the brigade cadres agree with.
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