The contract was in two copies. After signing it and going out, I found that the old lady was a little drunk.
Everyone was happy today, so she drank two more glasses.
Tian Yuzhu was about to help her to the house to rest, but the old lady pressed her hand on the back of her hand and said, "Wait a minute, Master Tao has something to say."
Uncle Tao?
The old man was drunk, and all he could say was probably those drunken words.
But Tian Yuzhu respected each of them and smiled gently: "Okay, Uncle Tao, you decide."
Uncle Tao stood up with a burp, "Yuzhu, this is it. I haven't achieved anything in my life. I just wrote a booklet, which records all the difficult and complicated diseases I encountered over the years, all based on the medical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
I don't have many descendants, so after much thought, I think it's most appropriate to pass it on to you. Come on, keep the book. You have studied military medicine for such a long time that you can prescribe medicine for Xiaoli. You are a talented person.
Use this book well. If it can help the People's Liberation Army, then my life will not be lived in vain."
Tian Yuzhu was very surprised, because she knew that Mr. Tao's medical skills had not been fully revealed.
It was obvious from the medicines he prepared that he was an expert. She didn't expect that he would give her the book on which he had devoted his entire life. This was truly a blessing for her.
"But sir, this gift is too valuable. I'm afraid I won't be able to use it properly."
Tian Yuzhu was indeed afraid that she would let others down.
Uncle Tao waved his hand and said, "If I say it suits you, then it suits you. Take it quickly."
The old lady also said, "Yuzhu, take it and be obedient."
Shi Zhentang nodded at his wife and said, "Take it. Don't let me down."
Tian Yuzhu had no choice but to accept it respectfully, but she was a person who knew how to repay kindness, so she felt guilty about taking Mr. Shi's medical book like that.
She thought about it, pursed her lips and smiled: "In that case, I also have something to say."
No one knew what this girl was up to, so they all looked up at her.
Tian Yuzhu continued, "Grandpa Tao just said that he has no descendants, but he gave me this book without asking for anything in return. To me, this book is very precious, and I heard from Zhentang that Grandpa Tao has always taken good care of our Shi family.
I think it's our turn to repay Grandpa Tao. I declare that from now on, Zhentang and I will let Grandpa Tao be our godfather and provide for him until the end of his life."
"Oh, this is unacceptable."
Uncle Tao was so scared that he stood up in a panic.
After a few drinks, he started to lose his composure and blurted out, "If this were the case before, Zhentang would be the young master and you would be the young mistress. How could you recognize me as your godfather? No, no, no."
Uncle Xu and the village party secretary knew something about the old lady's background.
When they heard Uncle Tao say that he had mumbled something, they pretended not to hear and started to make a fuss, letting Uncle Tao bear it.
The old lady narrowed her eyes and looked at Tian Yuzhu: "You girl, you always come up with bad ideas."
"Grandma, but what I said is reasonable. Our Shi family has to repay Uncle Tao for this favor. Plus, he passed the book to me, so it's only natural for me to recognize him as my godfather."
Tian Yuzhu could hear the gentleness in the old lady's tone, so she struck while the iron was hot and called out, "Zhentang, come here, let's toast to Grandpa together."
Shi Zhentang had stood up long ago. He knew that Uncle Tao was good to him since he was a child.
I have thought about how to repay him, but I didn't expect that my wife would give me a good idea today.
He immediately filled two glasses with wine: "Master, you must listen to us today, no matter how reluctant you are. Anyway, from now on you are our godfather. Come, Yuzhu can't drink, I will drink for him."
After saying that, he pulled Uncle Tao's hand and clinked glasses with him.
Uncle Tao was persuaded by Uncle Xu and the others, and he kept groaning, but finally nodded with tears in his eyes: "Today's drink is worth it. Zhentang, Yuzhu, thank you."
cheers!
After clinking glasses with Uncle Tao and drinking both glasses of wine in one gulp, Tian Yuzhu then pulled Shi Zhentang to kowtow to Uncle Tao together.
There is no reason not to kowtow when paying homage to your grandfather. Once you have kowtowed, he will have no choice but to acknowledge you in the future.
Seeing the girl's clever and lovable actions, the old lady and Uncle Xu all applauded and praised her, and Uncle Tao couldn't wipe away his tears.
Shi Weiqiang was so envious of this scene that he could not sit still. He immediately stood up and said, "No, I am also from the Shi family. I also want to worship Uncle Tao as my godfather. How can my second brother worship me and I don't? From now on, I will also take care of Uncle Tao until he dies."
Uncle Xu was immediately surprised: "Wow, good fellow, you have become more aware."
"That's because you taught me well, Uncle Xu."
During this period of time, Shi Weiqiang learned to read and write at Uncle Xu's house. Not only did he learn a lot of words, but he also listened to him tell stories and explain the principles in books every day.
Gradually, his view of things also changed.
Seeing Shi Weiqiang like this, Shi Weimin couldn't hold it in any longer and quickly pulled Su Zhen to kowtow together: "As the boss, I should have thought about repaying Uncle Tao's kindness a long time ago. Today, I have decided to be his uncle."
Seeing this scene, Uncle Tao was extremely excited: "You...you...good, good, good, it's worth it, my life is worth it!"
He was the only one who knew the hardships of secretly taking care of the children of the Tao family for so many years. At this moment, the old lady was so moved that she burst into tears.
It turns out that they were all ignorant kids, but today they have truly grown up.
Unexpectedly, Shi Xiaoli, who was originally staring blankly, saw her eldest and third brothers kneeling on the ground and kowtowing, and suddenly stood up from her chair.
He also ran over, squeezed in between Shi Weimin and Shi Weiqiang without saying a word, and kowtowed with them.
"Haha, Xiaoli."
Everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter at her amusement.
Uncle Tao was at a loss for words: "Okay, okay, okay, from now on you will be my goddaughter, I will recognize you, I will recognize you."
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Before going to bed at night, the slightly tipsy old lady took Tian Yuzhu's hand and looked at her carefully under the oil lamp.
In a gentle voice, she asked, "Yuzhu, are you the lucky star sent by God to help our Shi family? How come you are so thoughtful about everything? My child, you bring all the good luck to our Shi family. We are so lucky to have you."
"Grandma, I'm so lucky to have you." Tian Yuzhu raised her hands to cup the old lady's face, touching her forehead. "I'm so happy to have met you, Zhentang, and my sister-in-law in this life... If it weren't for your protection, I wouldn't be where I am today."
"Silly child, it seems that we are destined to be a family, and a happy and complete family at that."
"Yes, Grandma."
Shi Zhentang, who was standing at the side of the door, heard the conversation between the grandmother and grandson, and was deeply moved.
He turned and walked into the yard, looked up at the moon, his heart filled with happiness.
If I have any regrets, it's that I didn't meet my wife earlier and wasn't able to protect her well...
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