Chapter 111 Teacher Li and Teacher Su
The teachers in charge of the training include Xie Yun's senior brother Li Mingda and his sister-in-law Su Hui. This relationship is based on her master Yu Ziqin's side, which is indeed a bit inappropriate.
Because although Li Mingda is Yu Ziqin's son, he is not Yu Ziqin's disciple. He did not learn medicine from his parents, but just learned from them, so he knows more about medicine than ordinary people.
Li Mingda is a serious college student who graduated from Rencheng Normal University.
His wife Su Hui was his classmate at the Normal College.
Su Hui's parents were both teachers at a normal university. In 1958, they were labeled rightists and sent to work on a farm. In 1960, they were de-labeled and their jobs were restored, but their mentality was greatly affected and they became cautious in their actions.
In 1960, Li Mingda and Su Hui graduated from university and could have stayed in the city to work, but Su Hui's parents, considering the situation, suggested that they return to Li Mingda's hometown. They felt that small places would be less affected by political movements.
Moreover, at this time, the salary is about the same no matter where you work, and the living standards are not much different.
They trust Li Mingda's character. He was dating their daughter in college, and even when something happened to them during that time, he did not take advantage of their misfortune or avoid them. Instead, he stayed with their daughter, supported her, encouraged her, and let their daughter go back to his hometown with him. They had nothing to worry about.
After making this decision, Li Wenrui and Yu Ziqin went to the city and met with the two families. Both sides were very satisfied.
In this way, Su Hui came to Taoyuan Commune and worked as a junior high school teacher at Taoyuan Middle School with Li Mingda. Li Mingda taught Chinese and Su Hui taught mathematics. The couple loved each other and lived a happy life.
But no one can escape the tide of the times.
Things developed just as Su's parents had worried. In 1966, their work was suspended again. They received various ideological educations in school every day, and were criticized and fought against with other teachers. Occasionally, they were even beaten. They could not attend classes for a while. Their daily work was to pull weeds and sweep the floor.
They were very smart. Before cutting off contact with the outside world, they sent a letter to their daughter in time, telling her about the changes in the city and asking her not to contact them on her own initiative.
During that period, Su Hui and Li Mingda's work was also affected. Schools were closed and students no longer respected their teachers. Su Hui was pregnant with her second child and was about to give birth. Coupled with her worries about her parents, she fell into postpartum depression after giving birth.
The young couple's mental state was indeed not good at that time.
Even after retreating back to their hometown, they still couldn't escape! Furthermore, Li Wenrui's work was also affected, and his uncle's family in Beijing was in even worse shape. Nothing good happened around them. All of this combined dealt a heavy blow to these two young people.
Fortunately, the elderly around them were able to remain stable. Yu Ziqin was heartless and optimistic. She comforted them mentally and also took care of Su Hui's body.
Li Wenrui himself was in a difficult situation, yet he still rushed to the capital to bring back his brother-in-law and his wife, along with a newborn baby. One can only imagine how much hardship he endured during this process.
But Li Wenrui was very happy.
He also told Li Mingda, "Don't panic or rush when things get tough. Do your best and leave the rest to fate. We should do what we should do, and if we can't do it, there's no need to feel regret or remorse. You did your best! All we need to do in life is to live with a clear conscience. Live well while you're alive, and don't dwell on trivial matters. If you can't live any longer, you'll just die. Why think so much?"
Li Mingda followed his father's example and wanted to go to the city to see his father-in-law and mother-in-law. If they were in good condition, he could bring back news to reassure his wife. If they were not in good condition, he would also find a way to get them to the countryside.
Li Wenrui stopped him, deciding he should go anyway. He was a naive man, and his son hadn't experienced much, so how could he let him go? If something happened, how would his wife cope, and what would happen to his daughter-in-law and children?
Forget it, let him go.
Li Mingda wanted to argue with his father, but his mother said, "Forget it, you're not capable. For something this big, your dad has to step in. Your dad is the best!"
Li Wenrui left triumphantly.
Li Mingda: “…”
He glanced at his mother and asked, "Provocation?"
Yu Ziqin rolled her eyes. "You're overthinking it! Your dad is the best! You're nowhere near him! Why would I challenge him? You don't think you're more important to me than your dad, do you?"
Li Mingda: “…”
Li Wenrui went to the city and found a way to meet Su's father and mother. Although they had suffered some hardships, they could still make ends meet and it wasn't too bad.
When he saw them, they were being criticized along with a group of teachers. Everyone had blank expressions on their faces, numb eyes, and mechanically raised their hands, repeating, "I'm wrong, I'm guilty."
A group of people below shouted: "Down with the reactionary academic authorities!"
Not too serious about it.
Li Wenrui wiped his face and hid away. After they were criticized, he found a way to meet with them.
Su's parents were deeply moved when they saw him.
They told Li Wenrui, "We don't have much to do here. We just do some work, get scolded a few times, and admit our mistakes. It's no big deal, so don't worry about it. When you go back, tell Huihui that we're all fine, so she can live a stable life."
Li Wenrui sighed. Even if he wanted to take care of it, he was powerless.
He said, "Everyone's like this these days. Just be open-minded and think of yourself as an amateur actor. Just treat it like you're performing on stage for fun. Don't feel any pressure. It will be fine once this period is over. Don't worry about Huihui. I promise you, as long as my son and I are alive, she'll be fine."
Su's father and mother nodded with red eyes, "We believe you. You can still come to see us at this time, we believe you."
Their eldest son, Su Zhe, severed ties with them in 1958. Later, after their caps were lifted, Su Zhe returned to them. They felt that their son's actions were understandable given his youth and inexperience at the time. They forgave him and accepted him.
Because Su Zhe was already married, the two did not live together, but Su Zhe came back to see them every few days. As a result, after the incident in 1966, Su Zhe disappeared again and never contacted them again.
If even his own son is like this, in comparison, Li Wenrui, the in-law, is really good enough.
Li Wenrui added, "Huihui, be well. You too should be well. When this period is over, we'll meet again. I'll go back and tell her that you're doing well. You two must get through this. Don't make me break my promise to my daughter-in-law."
The Su family's parents smiled and nodded: "Don't worry. We will definitely get through this."
Li Wenrui left them some prepared ginseng slices, asking them to soak them in water and drink them when they were feeling unwell, or to hold a few slices in their mouths. He also left them two pills he had made himself to help them stay healthy.
Su Hui's parents were so moved that they burst into tears. They wrote a letter to Su Hui and asked Li Wenrui to bring it back.
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