When Xi Bao saw her mother crying, she rushed over like a little firecracker, "Mom, why are you crying? Don't cry, don't cry. If you have a request, just ask. Dad and I will agree. If you cry, your brothers and sisters will become little crybabies too."
Thinking of having a crybaby brother or sister, the little girl frowned and looked worried.
Chen Yu wiped the corners of her eyes, her eyes bright after being restrained by tears, "Mom is happy, your dad has a job."
A stable job.
She hadn't thought about it.
I never thought that the father of the child could have a job.
"It was your aunt who found the job for your father. Remember her kindness. When you grow up and become successful, you must be filial to your aunt, understand?" Chen Yu told Xi Bao, and then looked at the silly Dadan and Erdan, "And you two, understand?"
Dadan stopped smiling and said seriously, "We are both so old, how can we not be filial to our aunt! Mom, please tell Xibao!"
Of course he knew that his aunt was good to them.
He will also be filial to his aunt. She is his only aunt. If not her, who else should he be filial to?
Chen Yu laughed angrily.
"You little brat!"
Xi Bao smiled brightly, "Mom, don't worry about my brother. I will be obedient and I will definitely be filial to my aunt."
"Be good." Chen Yu touched the little girl's head and went back to the kitchen, holding her belly.
Yuan Xiang worked quickly and had already cut the vegetables. Just as he was about to fry them, he saw his cousin's wife and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, sit down and rest for a while. It will be ready soon."
Chen Yu smiled, "I'm so happy that I can't sit still. I'll come and watch the fire."
Yuan Xiang didn't try to persuade him anymore, his face was full of smiles no matter what he thought of.
It is indeed a cause for celebration to have a worker in the family. After she started dating a worker, her mother straightened her back and even had the confidence to talk to her aunt.
She knew that what others had was not as good as what she had. If she could really find a job in the future, she would definitely work hard and keep her mother's back straight for the rest of her life!
Outside the hospital.
Dadan and the others were looking at the good things that Yubao and Hengbao had brought them, chattering away, so lively that they were a little noisy.
Good things happened to the Lin family, and the adults were in a good mood, so they didn't restrain them and let them play.
Lin Shisheng was washing his face and felt someone was staring at him.
He looked up and met his parents' faces.
He shook his head twice to get rid of the water on his face.
I knew what my parents wanted to ask, so I said tactfully:
"Zhao Zhao said that Xiao Si is already treating his feet. When we see him again, Xiao Si will be a healthy Xiao Si."
Lin Heling and Song Xiwei missed their youngest son very much, but unfortunately he was not in the same team and they could not visit him often.
Only after hearing my second son talk about Xiao Si's condition did I feel relieved.
"Has the stuff been delivered?" Lin Heling asked.
"I gave it to you." Lin Shisheng looked helpless. He was such an unreliable person.
It's true that caring too much will lead to confusion.
Song Xiwei remembered that there was no news from Xiao San, and frowned slightly, "I don't know if Xiao San received the telegram."
Lin Heling patted his wife's hand and said in a soothing voice, "Xiao San will reply if she receives it. If she doesn't reply, it means she has a mission."
Does he miss his son? Of course he did, but he also knew that his children had grown up and had their own careers they loved. They were no longer little kids who followed him and his wife around and made one request after another.
Just as the Lin family was talking about Lin Shifan, the young man lying on a white hospital bed thousands of miles away slowly opened his eyes.
"Battalion Commander, you're awake!" the orderly's excited voice rang out.
The soldier who came to see Lin Shifan heard this, looked at each other, and quickened his pace into the ward.
"Shifuka! You're awake!"
Lin Shifan had just woken up and was still conscious. His mind was in a daze and he stared blankly at the heads above his head.
The scene before he fell into a coma appeared in his mind, and his dark eyes instantly became clear.
Struggling to get up.
When Lin Shifan realized that he could not feel his legs, his pupils suddenly shrank.
"My legs..." He subconsciously touched his legs.
One of the soldiers helped him sit up and consoled him, "Your legs are still there, they are fine."
No amputation.
only……
There is a high probability that Shifan will leave the army.
Several people thought of this, looked at each other, and a heavy look flashed in their eyes.
Lin Shifan was not blind and was able to keenly notice his comrades' small movements. He lowered his eyes and stared at his legs. His gaze froze for a moment and his mind was blank.
He is leaving the army he loves! ?
This was the first reaction that came to his mind.
Then, a deep feeling of reluctance spread in my heart.
The hands on the blanket tightened involuntarily, and veins bulged on the back of his hands and arms.
"That's what the doctor said, but the exact outcome will depend on your recovery. Shifan, you are a determined soldier and you must not be defeated by such a small difficulty. It's not your character to give up easily, so don't give up so quickly." said the soldier with dark skin and defiant eyes.
Lin Shifan hasn't been emo for too long.
He raised his eyes, "Yes, it depends on recovery. It's not my character to admit defeat at this moment."
His comrade patted him on the shoulder gently, "That's right."
No one said there were other ways to leave the army. Everyone understands that truth, but once you enter this place, no one is willing to leave.
At this time, the orderly brought a piece of paper over, "Battalion Commander, this is a telegram from your family."
telegraph?
Lin Shifan was stunned, then quickly took it and quickly scanned the words on the paper.
Has Xiao Si been found? ! !
The solemn face relaxed and broke into a broad smile.
"What good news is there? Tell us so we can be happy too." A comrade-in-arms looked curious.
Lin Shifan said happily: "My brother who was kidnapped when he was young has been found!"
"Aren't there three brothers in your family?" The orderly poured a cup and handed it to the battalion commander.
Lin Shifan's legs were injured, but his arms were fine. He took the water and took a small sip, but didn't dare drink more for fear of always having to go to the toilet.
"It's not three, it's four." He said, "I have a twin brother, the fourth one in my family. He was stolen when he was just born. My family said they found him back."
All the comrades present were happy for the Lin family.
It's incredible to find someone who had been missing for more than 20 years.
"This is great news! Shifan, you should get well soon. When you recover, you have to treat us to a meal. Your family has had a great event, and you have done a great deed. We have to treat you."
This statement almost confirms that Lin Shifan will not have any serious problems with his legs and will definitely be able to stay in the army.
Lin Shifan smiled, his dark complexion made his teeth stand out against his white teeth.
"please."
Thinking of the comrade he was protecting, he asked, "Is Zheng Yue okay?"
Several young soldiers looked unhappy.
Zheng Yue is a heartless person.
Shifan saved him and injured his leg, with an uncertain future. He, on the other hand, only came once perfunctorily, gave some rotten apples, and then was as dead as ever, never caring about Shifan's life or death again. He was really heartless! How could such a cold-hearted person appear in the army?
It's really despicable!
"He's fine, don't bother with that guy, he's disgusting." said the straightforward young man.
The person next to him nudged him with his arm and said, "Be careful what you say."
"What nephritis? I'm a rough man and I don't understand anything! Shifan saved Zheng Yue's grandson, but the grandson only came once and never asked again. Isn't this disgusting? In my opinion, Shifan shouldn't have saved the grandson. He made the mistake by being reckless and eager for success. Why should Shifan pay for it? He's spoiled!"
The police officer said, "That's right. A few rotten apples are worth a lot of money. The battalion commander injured his leg so badly while trying to save him. Will he be able to..."
It is not certain that you will stay in the army.
He didn't say the rest because he was afraid of upsetting the battalion commander and affecting his recovery.
The battalion commander loves the army and loves being a soldier so much. If he is forced to leave, he will definitely feel very uncomfortable.
Thinking of what the doctor said, there is only a 50% chance that the battalion commander's injured leg will recover, it is not worth it for the guard to serve the battalion commander.
Only then did Lin Shifan know Zheng Yue's character.
He lowered his eyes and said nonchalantly, "Let's not talk about it anymore. We are all comrades in arms. Soldiers cannot stand by and watch someone die without helping."
Do you regret it? No.
Even though Zheng Yue was impulsive and had no brains, and his character wasn't good, it was still a life, and he couldn't possibly not save it.
Several soldiers stopped talking.
They all knew in their hearts that Zheng Yue was not a person to be befriend.
Don't worry, Shifan's injury will not be in vain, they will help Zheng Yue spread his "good reputation".
Don’t blame them for being talkative. Zheng Yue can do shameless things, so why can’t they say anything?
You can't bully honest people.
Lin Shifan didn't know his comrades were trying to vent their anger on him. He looked at the police officer and asked, "Do my family members know that I was injured?"
The police officer replied: "The army sent a telegram to your hometown."
The battalion commander always needs someone to take care of him.
Lin Shifan: “…”
He also missed his family, but the unit he was in was far from his hometown, and he didn't want to make his family suffer. Moreover, he looked down at his legs and knew that if he couldn't be cured, he would be sent back to his hometown, so there was no need to let his family come.
"Send another telegram and tell me that I am recovering well and don't need any care."
The police officer looked embarrassed, hesitated for a moment, and agreed.
He will send it first, and if the battalion commander's family is willing, they will come.
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Harvest Brigade.
Lin Zhao saw that the bamboo baskets in the yard were full of wild hawthorns.
"Did you get all these wild hawthorns?"
Yubao was eating animal biscuits, throwing them into his mouth one by one, making a crunching sound. "Yes, Yuanbao knew where they were. He led us to pick them."
"It's very sour, so sour that my teeth are about to fall out." Hengbao covered his cheeks in fear when he thought of the sour taste.
Tiechui nodded his head and said innocently, "It's very sour. After eating hawthorn, I couldn't chew anything else. It was so uncomfortable."
Lin Zhao laughed, "If you dislike sourness, why did you pick so many?"
There is no shortage of food for them at home now.
Yu Bao looked serious and spoke in a serious tone, "The kids are all picking the fruits. If we don't pick them, we will feel like we are being cheated."
"Yes, although it's sour, it's okay to eat one occasionally." Hengbao took the rice krispie ball in his right hand and stuffed it into his mouth, and used his left hand to catch the scattered "millet grains". He said, "My brother and I used to be hungry all the time, but after eating a wild hawthorn, our stomachs no longer hurt!"
Lin Zhao felt sad.
She rubbed the two cubs' chubby little faces and said, "I'll make jam for you. The jam isn't sour, and you can soak it in water and drink it. It's also delicious with steamed buns."
The twins let their mother rub their faces, their dark and bright eyes full of dependence.
Heng Bao asked, "What is jam?"
"You'll know when it's done." Lin Zhao kept everyone in suspense and took away the bamboo basket full of hawthorns.
She went into the kitchen, washed the hawthorns in the vegetable washing basin, removed the core, cut them into small pieces, poured them into the iron pot, added water and sugar...
When Mother Gu saw Lin Zhao pouring in so much sugar, she felt so distressed that she didn't dare to look at it any longer and quickly left the kitchen.
Seeing the expression on her face, Gu Lan, who was burning the fire, smiled secretly.
Huang Xiulan and Zhao Liuniang were also heartbroken.
That amount of sugar will last them a year.
"With my third brother and sister-in-law, those naughty kids will never lack delicious food." Zhao Liuniang envied the children's good fortune.
Huang Xiulan said, "Yes, I don't blame them for being close to my third brother's wife. If I were her, I would be close to her too."
My third brother and his wife are very generous, especially to children.
The children at home all listen to what she says, but the little brat doesn't listen to anything she says.
Lin Zhao was busy. It was her first time making jam and she was very careful with every step.
Hearing the conversation between the sisters-in-law, she smiled and said, "There are no children in our family who are not sensible. They are all lovable. The older ones know how to take care of their younger siblings, and the younger ones don't fight or compete. They are all good children."
With the children from the Gu family, she doesn't have to worry about her own four children.
Looking at Gu Lan who was quietly making fire, "Alan is also very good, very considerate, thank you Alan for helping me take care of Qianbao and Yaobao. When your uncle and I come back from the provincial capital, I will bring you a piece of braid."
The twins were the youngest and received the most care from A-Lan, and she saw it all.
Gu Lan is very much like her aunt, diligent, careful and not picky, a very good girl.
"Aunt San, that's not necessary." When Gu Lan heard that Aunt San wanted to buy him a braid, he quickly waved his hand to refuse.
She didn't know what Bragi was, but nothing in the provincial capital was cheap, so it must cost a lot of money.
Lin Zhao said, "Of course, of course. Our A-lan is old enough to have a bra. What color do you like? Forget it. I don't know what color it will be. I'll buy it based on what I see. I hope you'll like it."
Huang Xiulan was very embarrassed and said hurriedly, "Third sister-in-law, don't spend that money. Ah Lan doesn't need clothes. Didn't you just give her a few pieces last time? She has enough to wear."
Lin Zhao smiled and said nothing more.
After making the hawthorn jam, she made a few bowls of jam and said, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, A-lan, you all try it and see how it tastes. A-lan, take a bowl to your grandparents."
Huang Xiulan and Zhao Liuniang thanked their third brother and his wife.
They can also taste this sweet water, but they don’t know which one tastes better, the jam water or the soda?
"Hey." Gu Lan carried the bowl to the main house.
Lin Zhao also took a bowl out of the kitchen and sat under a tree in the yard.
As soon as they saw her, the four cubs rushed over.
Seeing the red water in the bowl, four pairs of eyes lit up like stars.
"Try it, it's hawthorn jam mixed with water." Lin Zhao handed it to Yu Bao and asked him to give it to his younger brothers and sisters.
She went to the bathroom to take a shower, and came out with wet black hair, wiping it casually with a towel in her right hand.
Fortunately, the weather was hot and windy, so my hair dried quickly.
When Yubao saw Lin Zhao coming out, he came over like a clingy person, and said cheerfully, "Mom, the jam water is really delicious, and it tastes different from soda. Can I drink it tomorrow?"
"Sure." Lin Zhao agreed and sat down on the large rocking chair.
Qianbao is a very thoughtful little boy. Seeing his mother taking a rest, he went back to the room, got a book and handed it to her.
"Do you want me to read it to you?" Lin Zhao didn't understand and asked directly.
The child curled his eyes and nodded gently, "Yeah."
He has gained weight and doesn't like to go out. He stands there like a big glutinous rice dumpling, but his temperament is steady and calm, which is a cute contrast and so adorable that it can melt people's hearts.
Lin Zhao picked up Qianbao, hugged her son, opened the book, and read softly.
The other three cubs were unwilling to be lonely, so they brought their small stools and surrounded their mother. Yaobao was the youngest and knew he was treated specially, so he squeezed into his mother's arms.
Lin Zhao chuckled and let her daughter climb onto the recliner.
The little kid grunted and wiped the sweat off his face after climbing up. He also sighed softly, seeming to be very tired.
The smile in Lin Zhao's eyes deepened, and she continued to read stories to the four children.
Time passed quickly and a few ding-ling sounds were heard from the door.
The people in the yard were startled, and the twins' eyes lit up slightly.
Hengbao shouted, "It's Dad! Dad is here to pick up my uncle!"
(End of this chapter)
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