Chapter 176 Chapter 176 Flood
After staying on the boat for more than a month, He Junxia was still a little uncomfortable when he suddenly stepped on the solid concrete floor.
Su Guizhi and Wei Lingyu sat on the ground and took deep breaths. It took them a long time to stand up with the support of their hands.
Thanks to Wei Lingyu, her family was able to use the fast-track entry process. The registration process was simple: simply provide your ID number and undergo facial recognition.
This registration is mainly for statistical purposes, better management of foreign population, and to help lost people find their relatives.
He Junxia's family had no need to search for relatives and quickly completed the registration process. However, they didn't leave immediately. Instead, they parked in a designated area near the exit.
We have been through a lot together for several months and have been neighbors for many years. It is finally time to say goodbye, so we always have to say a few words.
Maybe this separation will be forever.
By the time everyone finished registering, nearly half an hour had passed. Nearly twenty people gathered together, attracting the attention of others.
Upon seeing this, the port security personnel quickly asked people to move around the group, fearing that they would suddenly cause trouble.
But unlike the security team, everyone was speechless after gathering together.
Or I don’t know what to say.
We are all adults, and we feel uncomfortable saying such sentimental words.
Liang Cai and her two companions exchanged a few words in low voice, then suddenly opened the bag and said, "Come on, let's divide our things up."
"What's the difference?"
The others were a little confused because their things had always been kept separately and everyone used their own things.
"Divide the spoils."
Liang Cai took out a bag full of medicine and handed it to Xie Shutian, winking at her.
Then she took out a few more bags and distributed them to four other families together with Wen Banxue.
Xie Shutian came in front of He Junxia and looked up, rarely making eye contact with the young man.
Her eyes are round and bright, like the stars in the sky, like round almonds, and there are many complex emotions hidden in her eyes.
Maybe it’s reluctance, maybe it’s sadness, maybe it’s liking, or maybe it’s relief.
Xie Shutian handed the bag to He Junxia, but did not take the opportunity to have physical contact with him, nor did she express her thoughts aloud.
She just said, "Take care."
After this farewell, I don’t know if we will have the chance to meet again in the future. I just wish you all the best and good health.
He Junxia took the bag and didn't seem to notice the girl's unusual look. She even noticed the relief in her words.
He also smiled and said, "Take care."
The group of people said goodbye.
He Junxia and her family are going to Wei Lingyu's hometown, and Zhang Liqin is going to D City, further northwest, to join his cousin.
Liang Cai and the other two returned to their old profession. Now that doctors and nurses are in urgent need, it is time for them to show their skills.
Aunt Wu, Uncle Li, Sister Zeng and her husband Chen Keliang decided to temporarily stay together in Kangyang City to wait for their relatives.
The government will provide free housing and 30 days of free food to every survivor who has just arrived in Kangyang City, as well as a large number of jobs.
There is no need to worry about their lives.
Even though I have been with you for thousands of miles, we must still part ways*
All the unspoken and completed words are transformed into four words.
Goodbye and take care.
*
Kangyang City and Kangluo City are not far from each other.
The Wei couple took He Junxia's family on a bus and arrived at their home in the old city 90 minutes later.
This is an old house with a mottled outer wall. There is no elevator, and the corridor walls are covered with notes such as "Unlock" and "Clear the sewer".
Like the cement factory community, this building has only six floors at most. Wei Lingyu's home is on the third floor, a perfect location for both upper and lower floors.
Zhuang Daiyu took out the key and opened the door. The scene that came into view was a fresh and elegant interior decoration. Inside and outside the door were two completely different worlds.
Wei Lingyu was like a fish returning to the sea. On the surface, there was no obvious difference, but her whole body was relaxed.
She excitedly opened her bedroom, and the familiar yet unfamiliar decoration came into view, making her feel as if she was in another world.
It turned out that her girlhood had passed for a long time, so long that she almost forgot what her bedroom looked like. When she finally came back, it seemed like a dream.
Zhuang Daiyu said to the people behind him, "Yue Ze, Yue Xing, you two brothers sleep in the room on the left. In-laws, you and Ling Yu sleep together. Is that okay with you?"
Su Guizhi nodded: "Okay, okay."
He Junxia and Miao Yueze had no objection. When living in someone else's house, they naturally had to listen to the owner's arrangements.
What's more, the Wei family's house also has three bedrooms and a living room, one master bedroom and two secondary bedrooms. Zhuang Daiyu's arrangement is very reasonable.
After they packed up their things, He Junxia lay comfortably on the soft big bed and wanted to sleep.
The accommodation provided by the cruise ship was similar to the bunk beds in a factory, and it had been several months since he last slept in such a spacious bed.
It feels so comfortable.
He Junxia even rolled around on the bed a few times.
When Miao Yueze pushed the door open and saw this scene, a smile appeared on his face. This is what a college student should look like.
While being calm and rational wasn't a bad thing, his younger brother had always made him feel a little strange and uncomfortable. Now that he had revealed his childish side, it felt familiar.
He Junxia stopped when he heard footsteps behind him. He turned his head, and his half-long hair was scattered on his forehead.
Miao Yueze smiled and said, "Come out for dinner."
He Junxia saw the smile in his eyes, reached out and touched her nose, feeling a little embarrassed.
He stood up, straightened his clothes and hair, and followed Miao Yueze into the living room where food was already on the table.
Just this fish?
A large, brightly colored purple fish lay steamed on the plate, looking like a hallucination from mushroom poisoning.
Noticing their confused and frightened looks, Wei Mingjie laughed heartily: "Don't be afraid, the government has checked it out. This kind of fish is edible. It contains many vitamins and is good for the body."
Zhuang Daiyu also smiled and said, "Try it. Purple scale fish is even better than sea bass. It doesn't have any fishy smell at all."
Since both of them said so, He Junxia was not the kind of person who would dwell on it. After all, Wei Lingyu could eat, and they couldn't possibly harm their daughter.
He Junxia picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks, dipped it in the sauce and put it into the bowl. She took a bite with the rice and raised her eyebrows slightly. It tasted really good.
Unlike the small silver fish that have a plastic-like texture after being cooked, the meat of this fish has a tender, firm texture, and a bit chewy, which is closer to the taste of fresh shrimp.
Wei Lingyu excitedly said, "Mom, it's delicious."
Zhuang Daiyu picked up a large piece of fish and gave it to her: "If it tastes good, eat more. It's such a big fish, you can eat as much as you want."
The appetite of six people cannot be underestimated. After a while, the purple-scaled fish weighing ten kilograms was eaten up cleanly.
But to be honest, although it tastes good, it still lacks some oil.
Compared to steamed fish, He Junxia prefers to eat dishes with high oil content and strong flavors such as braised pork and twice-cooked pork.
I never feel full when eating fish.
Of course, it’s good enough to have food and drink at someone else’s house, so there’s no point in being picky.
He Junxia asked, "Aunt Zhuang, is there any job openings nearby? I'd like to go check it out later."
Zhuang Daiyu was surprised: "Why are you so anxious? Take a few more days off. You've worked hard too."
He Junxia smiled: "I've rested enough on the boat. I feel uncomfortable staying in the cabin all day long."
It is not a big deal to eat and drink for free, and you can only choose what you like if you have income.
Miao Yueze also said: "Everything needs money nowadays. There's nothing to do at home during the break. It's better to go out and find a job."
That's true.
Zhuang Daiyu thought for a moment and said, "There are job openings posted on our community bulletin board. There's a shortage of people everywhere right now, so there's no problem finding a job."
"Mingjie, after dinner, take them both out for a walk and see if there's anyone suitable."
Su Guizhi: "I'll go with you."
Zhuang Daiyu was surprised: "Mother-in-law, forget about those two young men, what are you doing? You finally came here, why don't you have some fun for a few days?"
Su Guizhi laughed: "I don't like to play. The world is in chaos now. Oh, I just passed by the supermarket and saw that a bag of rice cost hundreds of yuan."
"Once Lingyu gives birth, she'll need more money. If I don't make more money, I won't be able to afford milk powder. I'm worried."
The supermarket I just passed by not only listed the price of rice, but also the prices of various daily necessities.
The price has increased at least five or six times compared to before. A tube of toothpaste costs 60 yuan. Two families living together have to work hard to make money.
She was in no mood to rest.
Su Guizhi sighed, and Zhuang Daiyu didn't try to persuade her any further. After all, the pressure of life nowadays was neither too great nor too small.
Although you can eat the cheapest whitebait to avoid starvation, it is extremely difficult to maintain your previous standard of living.
Not to mention anything else, the electricity bill has risen to three yuan per kilowatt-hour, and cooking costs hundreds of yuan a month.
In order to sign up to be volunteers on the ship heading south, the couple quit their jobs long ago and now have to find a job.
You can't just sit at home and live off your savings.
Zhuang Daiyu thought for a moment and said, "But mother-in-law, don't worry. Let's take Lingyu to the hospital tomorrow morning."
"She hasn't had a prenatal checkup since the flood. The child is over seven months old now. I'm worried about her having to sleep outdoors for so long."
Su Guizhi nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, we need to go to the hospital for a checkup."
She had the same idea.
Although some things are hard to say, the health of adults and children is very important.
If a stupid child is born like a family in their village did before, the child will suffer and the adults will suffer too.
That child is so stupid. He is bullied by other kids every day and hit with stones. How pitiful he is.
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