Chapter 85 Arrival in Moscow
Chapter 85
Meng Yingying was a little surprised when someone tapped her on the shoulder, but when she turned around, she saw that it was Li Shaoqing.
She was stunned. "Li Shaoqing, what are you doing here?"
Li Shaoqing, carrying her luggage, glanced at Yang Jie before saying, "I am the fourth person."
Meng Yingying was so shocked that she couldn't speak. She looked at Yang Jie for confirmation, "Teacher, is what she said true?"
Yang Jie nodded, "Li Shaoqing participated in the team competition with the Harbin Cultural Troupe this time and won the runner-up title."
She paused for a moment, then added, "So we gave her the fourth spot, but she won't be going through the Harbin Cultural Troupe."
This was too complicated for Meng Yingying to understand, so Yang Jie explained, "When she joined your Harbin Cultural Troupe, was she a substitute?
Meng Yingying nodded.
"Tell me yourself, which region's quota did you use?"
Yang Jie looked at Li Shaoqing, who seemed a little uncomfortable. "My household registration is still with my former employer."
What organization?
Meng Yingying pressed for an answer.
“From the capital.” Li Shaoqing said somewhat awkwardly. She didn’t even need to say which unit she worked for; Meng Yingying could guess that she and Shen Meilan were probably on the same path.
Shen Meilan is from the youth team of the Capital Song and Dance Troupe. She couldn't compete with them or win a spot there, so she used her mother's connections in her hometown to directly participate in this Northeast China League and try to win a spot.
"So, you and Shen Meilan are essentially the same?"
Meng Yingying suddenly asked a question.
Li Shaoqing was a little embarrassed. She nodded and said, "We all used the name of this league in the three northeastern provinces as an excuse. As long as we have awards, we can go to Jiangsu for exchange and learning."
Meng Yingying was silent for a moment. Just as Yang Jie was getting worried, Meng Yingying looked up and said, "Teacher, I'm fine. Let's go."
It was at this moment that Meng Yingying understood the benefits of privilege.
Fearing that Yingying was too young to understand, Yang Jie whispered a word of advice, "Yingying, the world is not absolutely fair."
If it weren't for Meng Yingying's talent, she wouldn't be standing here.
Meng Yingying smiled and said, "Teacher, I know."
She knew in her past life that she was a genius, but not all geniuses can rise to the top. She was placed in the position of a genius because she had very high-status parents who loved her.
But now that the roles have reversed, it's probably only at this moment that she understands why her companions in her previous life felt it was unfair and were jealous.
Because reincarnation itself is a very unfair thing.
Seeing that she had come to terms with it, Yang Jie breathed a sigh of relief. She was a little worried that Meng Yingying was still more clear about right and wrong than she was when she was younger. If that was the case, then she was worried that Meng Yingying would follow in her footsteps.
"Teacher, I'm fine."
Meng Yingying looked up at her, her eyes bright and clear. "There are connections in any industry and any place, right?"
"If you don't have connections, then rely on your talent."
Let's talk about everything else after we've exhausted our talent.
Yang Jie nodded, "Try to think positively. Even if there were no Li Shaoqing and Shen Meilan, there would be Zhang Shaoqing and Wang Shaoqing."
This kind of person will never disappear from the beginning.
This has continued from ancient times to the present day.
Meng Yingying nodded. They went to the supply and marketing cooperative at the train station and bought some food. Qi Donghan also brought a roast chicken from somewhere, which made Meng Yingying's mouth water.
Although I ate wild boar meat just last week, it was too gamey and not very tasty, not as good as the delicate roast chicken.
Not to mention, this roast chicken was made by Qi Donghan's chef uncle, which made Meng Yingying very fond of it.
Qi Donghan said to her, "I'll heat it up for you in the dining car after you get on the train."
Harbin was already chilly in late September, and the roast chicken cooled down quickly after being taken out, with the chicken fat on it solidifying as well.
Meng Yingying nodded with some anticipation, not because she was greedy. It was just that the food in the cafeteria was particularly bad, and since she was already trying to lose weight, she didn't need to do anything special to lose weight; her weight just wouldn't go up.
After shopping, everyone gathered at the station entrance and boarded the train. Because this was a business trip, the team had issued a certificate, so all seven of them had sleeper tickets.
To be honest, this is much better than the last time I went to Changshi for a competition. At least I could lie down and rest in the sleeper berth.
Meng Yingying was lucky; her ticket was for a lower berth, just like Yang Jie's. Tong Jialan had a middle berth, right above Meng Yingying's head, while Shen Meilan was even more frightening, as she was assigned to an upper berth.
She had no intention of going up, so she took the initiative to find Meng Yingying and said, "Comrade Meng, could we switch places?"
Meng Yingying was making the bed when she looked up and smiled, "No, I'm afraid of heights."
After being rebuffed by Meng Yingying and not daring to ask Yang Jie to switch places, Shen Meilan turned her attention to Tong Jialan.
Tong Jialan didn't like her and rejected her decisively. She packed her luggage, ran downstairs, and gave Meng Yingying the cheese she had brought from home.
"Try it, this stuff really keeps you full."
Meng Yingying stared at the milky-white cheese block that Tong Jialan handed her. She remained silent for a long time before finally taking it, putting it in her mouth and tasting it. The cheese melted in her mouth and had a very rich milky aroma. This instantly amazed Meng Yingying.
"Is this cheese?"
“Yes.” Tong Jialan was a little surprised that Meng Yingying could recognize her. “My cow produced milk. My dad made it.”
"Doesn't it smell delicious?"
Meng Yingying nodded, "It really smells delicious." Seeing that she liked it, Tong Jialan climbed to the middle bunk, took out her backpack, and poured out half a bag of cheese chunks.
"Here, take these. They're very effective when you feel nervous while dancing."
Then he grabbed a handful of cheese chunks for Yang Jie, saying, "Teacher Yang, have a taste."
When it was Li Shaoqing's and Shen Meilan's turn, she gave each of them one piece. To be honest, Tong Jialan was just reluctant to part with them, especially considering that even candy was a rare treat back then.
Cheese can be considered a nutritious food.
Shen Meilan wanted to say it wasn't enough, and Tong Jialan instinctively tried to pull back, but Shen Meilan pulled her away, saying, "I want it, I want it, okay?"
Tong Jialan twitched the corners of her mouth, and when it was Li Shaoqing's turn, Li Shaoqing took it without saying a word.
Shen Meilan doesn't know how to appreciate quality, but she does.
This piece of cheese is worth several White Rabbit candies.
Seeing Li Shaoqing readily accept her thanks, Tong Jialan nodded and sat down on the small stool opposite Meng Yingying's bedside. "This was specially made for you by my dad."
She said to Meng Yingying, "He said that if it weren't for you helping me last time, I might be dead."
Otherwise, his dad wouldn't have made so much cheese.
Meng Yingying paused for a moment. She wanted to say no, but Tong Jialan leaned closer. "Sister Yingying, it's not you. I might still be dating Su Mingda."
Meng Yingying's decisive move led to Su Mingda being taken away, thus saving Tong Jialan from disaster.
"This is what you deserve."
Tong Jialan said, "My dad said that when you come to our grasslands in the future, he will treat you to the best beef and mutton."
Meng Yingying smiled and said, "Then I definitely have to try it."
After saying this, Qi Donghan went to the dining car and brought over the roast chicken he had brought with him. As soon as he arrived and the roast chicken was opened, its aroma instantly filled the entire carriage.
Many people followed and looked over.
Qi Donghan remained expressionless, walked to the small table in front of Meng Yingying's bed and put it down, "Yingying, come and eat some roast chicken."
Next, Yang Jie was invited, and she accepted without hesitation; the roast chicken was indeed incredibly fragrant.
Meng Yingying also called Tong Jialan over, after all, the other party had given her such a big bag of cheese before.
Shen Meilan sat waiting for Meng Yingying's invitation, but Meng Yingying didn't say a word.
When it was Li Shaoqing's turn, she asked with a smile, "Can I buy it with money?"
She was self-aware, but her relationship with Meng Yingying wasn't that good. It could be said that they were competitors at the beginning, which led to their relationship remaining lukewarm even after the outcome.
It's not time to share meat together yet.
Meng Yingying shook her head, "We don't even have enough to eat for ourselves."
really.
She got one, Qi Donghan got one, Yang Jie got one, and Tong Jialan got one. Qi Donghan even tore off a piece and gave it to Gao Chunyang.
Li Shaoqing wasn't embarrassed by the rejection; she simply picked up a book and started reading.
Shen Meilan was a little unhappy, and she slammed her hand on the bed and turned over, making a particularly loud noise.
But nobody cares.
*
In Mengjiatun, Zhao Yueru first accompanied Zhou Jingsong to the hospital to see Dr. Qiu. Dr. Qiu took a flashlight, opened Zhou Jingsong's pupils, shone it on for a while, and then said, "The second recovery is good, but even though the gauze has been removed, you should still avoid places with strong light for the first month."
"Try to focus on rest and recuperation as much as possible."
Zhou Jingsong's eyes were not used to the bright white light. He closed and opened his eyes several times before his eyes adjusted to the strong light outside. "Can I go back to the station in this condition?"
He has been recuperating for half a year.
Dr. Qiu said, "It is possible, but after you go to the team, try not to start training immediately, otherwise I am worried that you will relapse."
It took two surgeries to achieve this result, so it would be a waste to put in more training.
Zhou Jingsong understood the situation and thanked Dr. Qiu. Then he led Zhao Yueru to Dr. Ning's clinic next door for her prenatal checkup.
Dr. Ning is a general practitioner specializing in complex and rare diseases, and he also sees patients in obstetrics and gynecology. After examining Zhao Yueru, he had her lie down on the bed and asked her, "Have you had any bleeding recently?"
Zhao Yueru didn't want to say it at first, but seeing that Doctor Ning's expression was a bit serious, she told the truth, "There was something pink a few days ago."
I didn't expect it to be true.
Dr. Ning immediately wrote out a prescription and said to Zhou Jingsong, "You need to admit her to the hospital right now. I'll prescribe some injections to prevent miscarriage."
"She had signs of miscarriage, and it had been delayed for too long, so now she can only stay in the hospital in bed."
Zhou Jingsong turned pale with fright upon hearing this; even when he was blind, he had never been like this before.
"Then," his voice trembled, "is something wrong with my wife?"
Dr. Ning, “Admit her to the hospital now. I will immediately start her on the injections to prevent miscarriage. During this time, do not let her get out of bed or exert herself.”
"Here's the bill, take it to pay the fees." He paused for a moment, then added, "Comrade Zhou, let me put it this way, medications for preventing miscarriage are quite expensive, you should be prepared to raise the money."
"This is not a small amount."
Zhou Jingsong paused for a moment, then said firmly, "Money is not a problem, I will raise it. Thank you, Dr. Ning."
"Please keep an eye on my partner."
"I'm going out to pay the bill now."
He went to see Zhao Yueru, who was usually careless. She was startled by Dr. Ning's words and didn't hear the conversation between Zhou Jingsong and Dr. Ning at all.
She had only one thought in her mind: "Uncle Ning, is there any chance I can keep the baby in my belly?"
Dr. Ning nodded, "If you fall into my hands, I guarantee that you and your child will be safe and sound."
"But the premise is that you follow the doctor's advice."
Zhao Yueru nodded vigorously and said, "I will definitely follow the doctor's advice."
When Dr. Ning mentioned spending money, neither Zhao Yueru nor Zhou Jingsong expected it to cost this much.
In just three days, they had poured in more than half of their entire savings. Keep in mind, Zhou Jingsong had given her a savings account with around eight hundred yuan in it.
In addition to what Yingying gave her and what her mother gave her.
As a result, all that money went to the hospital like water flowing away.
Looking at the needles stuck in her stomach and buttocks, Zhao Yueru murmured, "Baby, if you keep going like this, your parents won't be able to afford to raise you."
Zhou Jingsong was also a little anxious and was even preparing to call the stationed team to borrow money from his former comrades.
Dr. Ning came over with the test results. "Xiao Zhao's condition has improved these past few days. Please give her more nutrition and try to get her some fish, meat, and eggs."
"Let her eat more nourishing foods; only when her body is healthy can the baby be healthy."
Zhou Jingsong nodded, "Okay, I'll think of a way."
However, after Dr. Ning left, he rummaged through his bag, looking somewhat troubled. Although he didn't say anything, Zhao Yueru could tell.
"It seems that the meat coupons and pastry coupons that Yingying sent before have all been used up."
She was the kind of person who spent all her money as she went, never saving food or ration coupons, so she was basically penniless.
Zhou Jingsong stood up. "I'll go out and find someone to exchange it. If all else fails, I'll go to the black market."
Zhao Yueru didn't want him to go to the black market. She advised him to avoid such places if possible. Zhou Jingsong was still on the roster for the unit, and if people found out about him because of the black market, it could affect his work unit.
“Besides, things are expensive on the black market.” Zhao Yueru touched her belly. “Zhou Jingsong, we need to save money for the baby.”
The child isn't even sitting still yet.
Zhou Jingsong stood silently in the ward, weighing his options. He felt that Zhao Yueru was more important than the child.
Seeing him turn to leave, Zhao Yueru pulled Zhou Jingsong, took his hand and made him touch her belly, and whispered, "Feel it, the baby is four months along, Zhou Jingsong."
"She's making a move."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jingsong slumped down in dejection.
Just when the couple was at their most stressed, Zhou's mother rushed over from Mengjiatun, carrying a basket that was full of things.
He had obviously learned of his daughter-in-law's hospitalization and came to visit Zhao Yueru.
As soon as she arrived, she sensed that something was wrong in the ward. "What's going on?"
Although Zhou's mother was illiterate, she was still a person who understood the bigger picture.
Zhou Jingsong explained briefly, and his mother sighed, "Don't worry about nourishing your body. I've exchanged eggs with people in the village. Eat the eggs first to nourish your body, and I'll think of something else if it's not enough."
"Also, these are the envelopes and packages that the postman delivered this morning. I thought since Yue Ru wasn't home, and I happened to be visiting you at the hospital, I brought them over together."
Looking at the eggs, Zhao Yueru was very grateful. "Thank you, Mom."
Zhou's mother waved her hand and handed her the envelope. "Take a look. What did Meng Yingying say to you?"
Zhao Yueru took the envelope, opened it, and looked inside. But as before, a pile of wages and cash slips fell out.
The colors are so vibrant and varied that it's overwhelming.
It was only with Zhou Jingsong's help that they were able to finally secure the deal.
Zhao Yueru first looked at the letter, then at the money and tickets inside, which totaled exactly forty-two yuan.
She knew this was Meng Yingying's entire monthly salary, along with food coupons, meat coupons, and milk powder coupons.
Dr. Ning arrived at this time and saw the coupons as well. "Yes, Xiao Zhao needs to eat refined grains now. It would be even better if he had meat coupons and milk powder coupons."
"If possible, I'll try to make her a cup of formula every day."
"This stuff is very good for your health."
After he said this, he was somewhat surprised to see that Zhao Yueru remained silent. "What's wrong?"
As soon as Zhao Yueru looked up, tears welled up in her eyes. "It's nothing."
Only Zhou Jingsong knew that after Doctor Ning left, Zhao Yueru hugged Zhou Jingsong's arm and cried, "Why is Yingying like this?"
"How did she know I needed milk powder coupons and meat coupons right now? How did she know I was short of money?"
How can there be such a good person in the world?
Zhou Jingsong also remained silent, which was unusual for him. He simply held Zhao Yueru tightly and said, "Meng Yingying is worried about you and the child."
Otherwise, she wouldn't have sent so much money and tickets.
Moreover, they are all things that Zhao Yueru needs.
"mom."
Zhou Jingsong calmed down and said, "Could you please take care of Yue Ru for me while I go out to buy some baby formula?"
This is more important than anything else.
Zhou's mother nodded, "Go ahead."
Without Zhou Jingsong, Zhou's mother helped collect all the envelopes. "Xiao Zhao, we thought you were interfering too much when you were good to Meng Yingying."
"Now it seems that Meng Yingying was really good to you."
Zhao Yueru lowered her eyes and remained silent. She clutched her stomach and murmured, "I'm not even a tenth as good to Meng Yingying as she is to me."
She did nothing to Yingying, but Yingying was too good to her.
Give us whatever we want, and make up for whatever we lack.
When Zhou Jingsong returns, she wants to call Yingying, who will ask her to join him in the army, so she will go.
If they don't allow it, then she'll stay in Mengjiatun and wait for Yingying to come back so she can have a hot meal.
Unfortunately, Meng Yingying, who had already boarded the train, was unaware that Zhao Yueru planned to join the army and wanted her to agree before she could go with them.
If Meng Yingying knew, she would definitely say, "Yueru, you don't need to go through me to accompany the army."
She only hoped that Yue Ru could live a good life.
On the train, Meng Yingying felt her bottom was aching from sitting so long. From Harbin to Manzhouli, from Manzhouli to Chita, and from Chita to Moscow, it took a full seven days of travel.
We finally arrived in Moscow.
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The author's note: Yingying and Yue Ru are always going in opposite directions.
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