Su Ruo is a person with strong action ability.
After she and Han Hehuai confirmed it, she immediately began to prepare.
However, before confirming the date and itinerary with Professor Xie, she first talked to Aunt He and Aunt Zhang.
Over the past year, Aunt Zhang and Aunt He have taken meticulous care of her. Without them, she would not have felt so relaxed and warm. After being together for so long, they have long become like family to each other.
So before things were finalized, she still wanted to talk to them first.
Aunt He and Aunt Zhang were both surprised.
Also very worried.
I became even more worried when I heard Su Ruo say that she would take Guoguo and Nannan with her.
In fact, they were still very worried about Han Zecheng.
Because it was war, nothing else.
Su Ruo is young and has never experienced war, so he may not know.
But they had experienced countless years of war before liberation.
Aunt He's eldest brother died on the battlefield. Although several of Aunt Zhang's brothers did not die on the battlefield, they also died in the war.
What’s more, Han Zecheng’s battlefield was on the China-Vietnam border.
I heard that there are deep mountains and old forests over there, and the climate is changeable. Vietnam has been in a state of war for the past 20 years, and almost every citizen is a soldier. Although everyone is confident of winning this battle, they also know that it is dangerous and casualties are inevitable... Everyone is really angry when they think about this, because in the past 20-year war of independence between Vietnam and the United States, China has been providing them with assistance, but as soon as they became independent, they immediately signed an agreement with the Soviet Union, attacked Cambodia, and were ready to make moves on the Sino-Vietnamese border.
This is also the reason why this battle must be fought.
......But in the past year, Su Ruo was always happy whether she was pregnant or giving birth, and never showed any sadness.
Is she really not worried at all?
They knew very well how much she missed Han Zecheng.
Aunt Zhang sighed inwardly and said, "Ruoruo, have you really thought it through? Well, if you really want to go, then go...but leave the child here, I'll help you take care of him."
Su Ruo shook her head and said, "Don't worry, Aunt Zhang. I've already asked my father-in-law, and he said Kunming is safe. He will also ask someone there to help me arrange a place to stay and a nanny, which will definitely be the best solution."
It turned out that Secretary Han had already agreed to it.
Then it would be inappropriate for them to say anything more, they might as well think about how to help her.
Aunt Zhang said, "But it's only been two months since you gave birth, and your body hasn't fully recovered yet. Why don't you wait a little longer, maybe three months before going?"
This time Su Ruo didn't deny it outright.
Although after making the decision she wished she could go there immediately.
But she also knew that the war had already started, and even if she went there immediately, she would not be able to see Han Zecheng.
She must stay calm and rational at all times and not let impulse take over her. Otherwise, she will not be able to take good care of herself and will make him worry.
"Um,"
She agreed with a smile, and said, "But I have to discuss it with the professor and see what the project requires. Hey, Aunt Zhang and Aunt He, don't be so sad. In fact, I went there mainly for my studies. The professor said that this project will unearth a large number of cultural relics. It is impossible for me to hone my professional skills and vision with so many cultural relics under normal circumstances. What's more, there are top experts in the country to teach on the spot... The professor told me that after completing this project, my ability will definitely reach a professional level and I can graduate directly from university."
This is truly a rare opportunity.
In their profession, having rich theories alone is of no use at all; actual practice is the most important.
So in fact, many experts in this field did not graduate from university, but were apprentices.
Aunt He looked at her sparkling eyes and her mood gradually brightened.
Aunt Zhang exclaimed, "You're really scary. I never saw you go to college. First you gave birth to a child, then you ran off to Yunnan, and then you told me that you graduated from college after just one trip? Is college so easy?"
Su Ruo laughed out loud.
******
After Su Ruo talked to Aunt He and Aunt Zhang, she went to find Professor Xie.
Professor Xie was naturally very happy to hear Su Ruo's affirmative answer.
He insisted on letting Su Ruo participate in this project. Firstly, there were many things to do and the cultural relics were precious, so no mistakes could be made. He really needed a capable assistant. Secondly, he also valued talent.
He said, "They are still doing the preliminary preparations, so it won't be too late for you to go there next month. During this time, you should systematically make up for the knowledge of professional courses... Although you have a good foundation, this field is broad and profound. The more knowledge you remember now, the more you will learn when you actually enter the project."
As he said that, he pulled out a few books from the bookcase...Su Ruo thought it was okay.
Then he handed Su Ruo another list...
Professor Xie smiled and said, "You have your child with you. If you need any help over there, just let me know. I will try my best to ask the school across the street to make arrangements."
Su Ruo shook her head and said with a smile: "Thank you, Professor. I will arrange my personal affairs myself."
Nowadays, many professors have just returned to campus from the bullpen and are devoting themselves to their careers. They are having a hard time themselves. How can she expect them to worry about her again?
After talking with the professor, she went to the dormitory with her list and books and told everyone that she was planning to go to Yunnan.
Naturally, everyone was surprised again.
In the evening, Guan Tongtong went to Fangyuan Road to find Su Ruo.
She looked a little haggard.
She used to be cheerful and optimistic, chattering all day long, but since Instructor Yu went to Guangzhou in early January, she has become completely silent.
She said, "Sister Ruo, do you think I am too unsteady?"
She originally wanted to marry Instructor Yu.
But Instructor Yu went to Guangzhou... He did not go to the border to fight, but stayed in Guangzhou as a support force. Ever since he went to Guangzhou, her mother has been nagging her, and she is now a little hesitant.
She admired Su Ruo very much.
But she felt that she might not be able to do it like Su Ruo.
She used to think she could.
But the imagination is really too much beautification.
What if Instructor Yu had remained in the Guangzhou Military Region, or had been transferred to a more remote military region?
Like Su Ruo, she got married for five years at first, and the time they spent together could be counted on her fingers. She lived under the care of someone like Old Lady Wu for five years, and had to give birth to and raise a child herself. She finally got together for a few months, but ended up being gone for another year, and had to give birth to a child alone again. She didn't know what would happen next...
She and Instructor Yu haven't gotten married yet, but she already feels unbearable after just a few months of separation. Can she really continue to live that kind of life without regrets in the future?
Guan Tongtong's tears flowed down.
She said, "Sister Ruo, I hesitated. Am I a bad person?"
Su Ruo was stunned for a moment, then she understood what she meant.
She walked over and hugged her, saying, "No, Tongtong, you're fine. It's not your fault. You're not wrong."
"But......"
"No buts,"
Su Ruo whispered to her, "Tongtong, don't compare my situation with yours. My situation is different from yours... There is no comparison at all."
"Tongtong, I met him when I was working in the countryside. I was in a very bad situation at that time. My lover saved me many times. Without him, I would have died a long time ago... We met and got married in that situation. After going through so many years, it felt like the other person was more important than my own life, so it was impossible for us to give up each other."
"But you are different. You just met him on campus. Although you fell in love later, you spent very little time together. Even though Instructor Yu is a very good man, you have not experienced life and death together...Your feelings for him have not reached that level. This is not your fault. It's just because you spent a short time together, or you haven't had such an experience to reach that level. In this case, don't force yourself for any reason...After all, you have to live your life by yourself, and you have to bear the ups and downs by yourself."
“If I were in your situation…”
If she were in her situation, she would never fall in love with Instructor Yu...
She shook her hand and said, "There is still a lot of time, and you don't have to make a decision now, but once you have made a decision, don't hesitate."
******
In early March, Su Ruo took Guoguo and Nan Nan to Kunming.
Aunt He and Aunt Zhang were worried, so they discussed with the Han family and asked Aunt Cao from the Han family to come and take care of Aunt He for a while. He Zongxi then took Aunt Zhang and accompanied Su Ruo to Kunming.
Although Su Ruo said it was not necessary, Professor Xie and another student assistant were also traveling with them...it was a big deal.
But Aunt He was very persistent, and finally Su Ruo had to compromise.
When we went there, Yunnan had already made all the necessary arrangements.
The residence is an independent house near the Yunnan University staff building, a typical Yunnan residence with two floors, three main rooms, two side rooms and a small courtyard on each floor.
This was originally a house built by an old professor of Yunnan University. The old professor has passed away, and his family only got the house last year. They had always wanted to sell it. Han Hehuai's agent found out about this and bought it for three thousand yuan.
Han Hehuai did not hide it from Su Ruo. After Su Ruo arrived, she directly gave the money to the person who helped with the formalities.
Han Hehuai knew the two children's persistence, so they just let her do what she wanted.
The nanny is a capable-looking auntie in her early forties. Her surname is Yang, and she is a local. She speaks with a local accent, but that does not hinder communication. She is experienced in taking care of children, is good at cooking, and is very smart. She can quickly learn everything that Aunt Zhang teaches her... This is really not easy.
So Su Ruo adapted quickly after coming here.
Maybe it’s because it’s March now and the weather is relatively mild.
Seeing that everything was arranged properly, He Zongxi and Zhang Ma left after staying for seven or eight days.
Su Ruo felt a little reluctant.
She was not a sentimental person before, but she didn't know when she started to become more and more soft-hearted and sensitive.
But soon after arriving in Yunnan,
The news came one by one from the other side of the border.
China withdrew its troops from Vietnam in early March.
By March 13, all troops on the western front of Yunnan had withdrawn from Vietnam.
On March 16, all Chinese troops withdrew, and the radio finally announced that the war was over.
Su Ruo has been busy these days.
I decorated the house, arranged kindergarten for Guoguo, and took care of Nannan. The rest of my time was spent in the cultural relics room and laboratory, and I read until I fell asleep at night.
She didn't leave herself any free time at all...but when the war was announced to be over on the radio, she didn't receive any notification of casualties from beginning to end, and tears fell the moment she heard the broadcast...Everyone thought she was happy, maybe.
On this day in April, she picked up Guoguo from kindergarten and took him home.
The setting sun shone obliquely, illuminating all the fields red, and the world seemed exceptionally peaceful.
She held Guoguo's hand and walked back slowly.
From the time the broadcast announced the end of the war to now, day by day, she knew that even if the war was over, he would definitely not be able to come to see her soon...but she was still looking forward to it.
But this expectation gradually faded as the days passed... For such a long time, she hadn't even received any news from him.
“Dad!”
Su Ruo's thoughts were floating in the air, but she didn't expect Guo Guo to suddenly pull his hand out of hers, and after a loud scream, he rushed out like an arrow.
Su Ruo was startled at first, and then her heart started beating suddenly, "boom boom", as if it was about to burst out.
But her expression was still dazed. She looked forward following Guoguo's figure, and then saw a tall figure leaning against the wall of her house.
She saw Guoguo rush over.
She threw herself on him and was hugged by him. Then she seemed to see that although he bent down to hug Guoguo, he raised his head and looked in her direction.
But she couldn't see clearly anymore.
Because tears were falling madly, as if all the tears that had accumulated during this period of time suddenly burst out.
She smiled, lived, worked every day, told stories to Guoguo, and talked to the teachers about the characteristics of the cultural relics and ancient paintings... But it turned out that so much fear and terror had accumulated in her heart, and at this moment it all rolled down with the tears.
She saw him, standing there.
It wasn't her fantasy, it wasn't a dream, it was a real person, without any missing limbs... How great.
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