Everyone sat around the table, looking at the simple but carefully prepared dishes, with satisfied smiles on their faces.
Lu Cheng pulled Lin Yuexi to sit next to him, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude.
"Come on, let's eat. Although the food today is simple, it is all Yuexi's gift." Lu Cheng said with a smile. Captain Li took the lead in picking up a piece of tofu with chopsticks, put it in his mouth and chewed it, praising him repeatedly: "Well, Lu Cheng, your wife's cooking skills are really good! This tofu is better than the ones in the restaurants in the city."
Secretary Zhao also smiled and nodded, picking up some seasonal vegetables to taste: "Yes, it's not easy to make dishes taste this good during this time of scarcity."
Deputy Secretary Li of the County Party Committee said to Lin Yuexi: "Mrs. Captain Lu, I didn't expect that you are not only an excellent doctor, but also a good cook. Captain Lu, you are so lucky to have such a talent. You will definitely have a bright future!
Lu Cheng nodded repeatedly, looking happy: "Deputy Secretary Li is right. If my parents gave me the first life, Yuexi gave me the second life..."
Lin Yuexi blushed slightly and said softly: "Lu Cheng, look at how much you praise me... Leaders, don't listen to him, let's eat!
I couldn’t find any good ingredients at the moment, so I just made these, and I hope they suit everyone’s taste.”
"Comrade Lin Yuexi, Comrade Lu Cheng is right. I heard that the Jing City Hospital had already issued an ultimatum, saying that Comrade Lu Cheng would not only be unlikely to wake up, but would also be paralyzed for life even if he did.
But later you went to Beijing, and he not only woke up, but now he has stood up again. This is a medical miracle! ..." said Secretary Zhao of the commune with emotion.
Everyone's eyes were immediately focused on Lin Yuexi, their eyes full of curiosity and admiration.
Lin Yuexi smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "Secretary Zhao, you are too kind. In fact, I am just fulfilling my duties as a wife and a doctor. Lu Cheng's ability to stand up is not just my credit. It all depends on his strong willpower."
Lu Cheng heard this, but he didn't think so. He held Lin Yuexi's hand tightly and said, "Yuexi, don't be so modest. In my darkest days, it was you who stayed by my side and gave me hope with your medical skills and love. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today."
Captain Li also echoed, "Yes, Comrade Lin Yuexi, this is your ability! It is a blessing for our fellow villagers to have talents like you and your wife in this remote place. If anyone embarrasses you in the future, I will be the first to say no."
Lin Yuexi nodded slightly, feeling touched: "Thank you, Captain Li, you have helped me a lot. Thank you, Secretary Zhao and Deputy Secretary Li, for coming to visit my home in Lucheng from the county. I, Lin Yuexi, would like to thank you all for your kindness..."
After saying that, he picked up a jar of wine boiled with spiritual spring water and soaked with ginseng and poured a glass for everyone present.
As soon as the wine was poured out, the rich aroma hit my nose and instantly filled the entire room.
Everyone couldn't help but admire it. Deputy Secretary Li of the County Party Committee smiled and said, "Oh, this wine smells special. Comrade Lin Yuexi, you really have a lot of good things hidden."
Lin Yuexi explained with a smile: "This is boiled with water that I filtered several times, and I added some ginseng to it. It's good for the body. Leaders usually work hard for the villagers, so drink some to replenish your body."
Secretary Zhao picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and his eyes lit up immediately: "Well, this wine is really good, with a mellow taste and endless aftertaste, and it makes me feel warm all over after drinking it."
Captain Li also took a sip and praised it highly: "Comrade Lin Yuexi, your winemaking skills are also unique. This wine is better than any I have tasted before."
Seeing everyone happy, Lu Cheng also picked up the wine glass and said, "Dear leaders, Yuexi and I are very happy that everyone is here today. I would like to toast everyone with this glass of wine. Thank you for your concern and care for me all the time."
After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.
Everyone raised their glasses, and for a moment, the room was filled with laughter and the atmosphere became more harmonious. Everyone enjoyed the food, drank the wine, talked about everything, and had a great time.
After three rounds of drinking, Deputy Secretary Li of the county put down his glass and said to Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi: "Captain Lu, I know you will return to the army after your legs are healed.
But Comrade Lin Yuexi, you are a rare talent. It is a pity for you to stay in the village. Have you ever thought about working in the county hospital?"
"Deputy Secretary Zhao, to work in the county hospital you need a doctor's qualification certificate, and I don't have anything right now. So let's wait until I get the certificate!" Lin Yuexi said.
At this time, Captain Li spoke.
"Deputy Secretary Zhao, Lin Yuexi's maternal grandparents are a family of doctors. She has inherited her grandmother's true teachings. I would like to ask her to work as a barefoot doctor in Qinghe Village for a while. How about she get a medical qualification certificate and then go to the county hospital?"
After listening to Captain Li's words, Deputy Secretary Li of the County Party Committee nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "This is indeed a solution, but we have to discuss the barefoot doctor issue with the villagers to see what everyone thinks."
Secretary Zhao also said: "We have all seen Comrade Lin Yuexi's medical skills, and he is indeed very capable.
Letting her work as a barefoot doctor in the village first can not only solve the current shortage of doctors and medicines in the village, but also allow her to accumulate some experience and lay a foundation for working in the county hospital in the future.”
Lu Cheng looked at Lin Yuexi, his eyes full of support: "Yuexi, I think this is a good opportunity, you should consider it. You have always wanted to do more for the villagers, and this is also a way. Moreover, I believe that with your ability, it is only a matter of time before you get a doctor's qualification certificate."
Lin Yuexi bit her lip slightly, feeling a little hesitant. After a moment, she raised her head and said, "Leaders, if the villagers have no objection, I am willing to be a barefoot doctor in the village first and serve you to the best of my ability. However, I am worried that I am not experienced enough and I am afraid that I will disappoint everyone's expectations."
Captain Li smiled and waved his hand: "Comrade Lin Yuexi, don't worry. If you have this ability, everyone will trust you..."
Deputy Secretary Li of the county party committee also said: "Comrade Lin Yuexi, go for it boldly. The county will also pay attention to your situation. Within the scope permitted by the policy, we will try our best to provide you with some learning and training opportunities to help you obtain a doctor's qualification certificate as soon as possible and play a greater role in the county hospital."
Seeing that everyone agreed that this decision was very suitable for her, Lin Yuexi was very moved. She stood up and bowed deeply: "Thank you for your trust and support, I will work hard!"
In the following days, Lin Yuexi officially worked as a barefoot doctor in Qinghe Village.
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