That night, Yang Shumei took a few candies and gave them to Yao Yao, saying, "Don't worry too much. Zhao Honghui is exceptionally capable and will definitely return safely."
Xie Yuyao lowered her head and played with the candy, then smiled bitterly and said, "I can understand. They are soldiers for a day, and soldiers for life. As long as the country needs them, they have to go back."
“My dad is the same way. He has to leave immediately once the phone rings, and he can’t say anything,” Yang Shumei sighed.
To comfort Yao Yao, she even told her about what she knew about the military.
According to her understanding, it is not wartime now; the troops are mostly conducting joint military exercises. Although the soldiers treat them as real battles, they are not using live ammunition and there is no danger to their lives.
Xie Yuyao smiled and nodded. She didn't tell Yang Shumei that Zhao Honghui's former unit was special, and if it was really a military exercise, Zhao Honghui wouldn't be called back.
Judging from the physical condition of Zhao Honghui and Ye Xingchang, they were indeed carrying out dangerous missions and had repeatedly teetered on the brink of life and death.
At the same time, in the main house of Zhao Honghui's family.
When Zhao Laoda and his wife heard about the sudden situation from Zhao Honghui, and learned that he had to leave early the day after tomorrow, they were both anxious and worried.
Yang Chunhua looked at her eldest son's left leg: "What are you going to do about your leg injury? Didn't you tell the army you couldn't travel far?"
"Mom, I've fully recovered, don't worry." Now that things have come to this, Zhao Honghui no longer hides the truth from his parents.
Yang Chunhua didn't quite believe it. Even if his condition wasn't as severe as it was last winter, he must still be feeling unwell. It was just that her eldest son was always strong-willed, which was why he insisted on going to work.
Zhao Honghui repeatedly said that it was really good, and only then did Zhao Laoda and Yang Chunhua accept the fact. The joy in their hearts overshadowed the sadness of their impending separation.
"So you're going back to the army?" Old Zhao asked worriedly, thinking about his eldest son's upcoming departure.
Zhao Honghui did not give a clear answer to this question: "It's hard to say right now. I'll have to go there to find out."
"No! Honghui, you've already been demobilized. Just stay in your hometown and enjoy the simple life with your wife, kids, and a warm bed. Isn't that wonderful?" Yang Chunhua said anxiously, worried that her eldest son, driven by youthful idealism, might "go back to the army. What will happen to Yaoyao then?"
"Speaking of Yao Yao, can you make it back before the wedding date? Or are you going to reschedule?" Zhao Laoda asked.
Upon hearing this, Yang Chunhua immediately said, "There's still one day left. You and Yao Yao can go get your marriage certificate first, and then we can have the wedding ceremony when you come back."
She was afraid that Zhao Honghui would be gone for several years, and what if Yao Yao couldn't wait and wanted to marry someone else, or what if she returned to the city during this time?
Upon hearing that they had an officially recognized marriage certificate, the two became husband and wife, and no matter how far apart they were, it would not change their relationship.
If someone has ulterior motives, she, as the mother-in-law, has the right to deal with them.
Upon hearing his wife's words, Zhao Laoda immediately looked at Zhao Honghui and said, "Your mother is right. We will take good care of Yaoyao and will not let her be bullied by others."
After listening to his parents, Zhao Honghui remained silent for a long time before finally saying only four words: "I'll think about it some more."
"What's there to think about? No matter what mission you're on this trip, having a beautiful wife back home will help you weigh the risks more carefully." Yang Chunhua was extremely anxious. "Please don't get seriously injured like last time. What will we and Yaoyao do if something happens to you again?"
Zhao Honghui's pupils contracted sharply at his mother's words, and he made a decision: "Dad, Mom, I will protect myself, so don't worry. As for getting the marriage certificate, we'll do that when I get back."
Yang Chunhua wanted to persuade him again, but as always, no matter how much she said, she couldn't change Zhao Honghui's mind. She could only hope that Zhao Honghui's trip would go smoothly and that he would return on schedule to hold the wedding.
*
The next morning, Zhao Honghui went to the backyard of the educated youth compound and told Xie Yuyao about his plans for the day: "I still have some work to hand over. After that, I'm going to the county town to tell Qi Tai that all cooperation except for the braised food business is suspended."
Xie Yuyao nodded. Without Zhao Honghui, she couldn't cover up such a large-scale transaction of grain and fruits and vegetables on her own.
Regarding medicinal herbs, the grain and meat deal brokered by Ye Xingchang was finalized immediately after the initial discussions. Xie Yuyao only received the price list for the medicinal herbs and did not establish a long-term, stable medicinal herb transaction with Qi Tai.
Now she has tens of thousands of yuan in savings, so she doesn't need the income she's earned during this period.
Zhao Honghui took Yao Yao's hand, his deep, affectionate gaze fixed on her eyes: "Take good care of yourself while I'm gone. I'll ask the brigade leader and Party Secretary Liu to look after things here in Qingshan Village, and you can also ask my parents for help."
As for Yao Yao's life, he wasn't too worried. With the help of Zhao Jianbin and Yu Wenjiang, she wouldn't suffer too much. But he still added, "If they're busy, you can ask Chen Kai or other male educated youths. I'll thank them later."
On market days, Chen Kai would ask Xie Yuyao to buy braised food to sell at the market. He would also help with daily chores, but eventually he gave up the idea after realizing there was no room for him to interfere.
As usual, Xie Yuyao filled a pot with spiritual spring water for him to drink when he went out. "Don't worry, I'll be fine."
"For matters concerning the commune, contact Hui Zi. For matters in the county town, contact Qi Tai. In addition, you can also contact the contact persons on that list of people seeking help. Do you still have the list?"
Xie Yuyao nodded again, rested her head on the shoulder of the man who was giving her his instructions in an orderly manner, gently wrapped her arms around his lean waist, and whispered in his ear, "You know me, so don't worry about me. You should be more careful yourself. I'm not going anywhere today. I'll stay home and make pills. No matter where you go in the future, you must carry them with you in case you need them."
"Okay." Zhao Honghui cupped Yao Yao's cheeks and placed a devout kiss on her forehead.
After consulting with Elder Sun, Xie Yuyao determined that the Rejuvenation Pill had the greatest emergency effect, so she focused on refining this micro-pill. With the condensation of spiritual spring water into the medicine, the Rejuvenation Pill truly could provide emergency relief and save lives.
She also refined some of the other types of pills, striving to ensure that Zhao Honghui would not find himself without any medicine available.
As for Zhao Honghui, after finishing his work, he went to the county town and told Qi Tai what was going on. Qi Tai became a little anxious because his market had expanded a lot, and if the supply couldn't keep up, he would earn a lot less money.
The grain and meat business was one thing, but the fruit and vegetable business was another. Qi Tai didn't understand: "The fruit and vegetable business is Xie Zhiqing's business, so it shouldn't be affected by your trip. Why is it being stopped?"
Zhao Honghui explained, "You know the current situation. On the surface, things seem calm, but there are undercurrents. I'm worried about Yaoyao going to the county town alone, so I'll come back as soon as possible. Also, if she needs your help, I hope you can lend a hand."
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