Chapter 65: Going to the Countryside as Educated Youth in the 1970s 28
[This is a parallel fictional world. Please do not take any similarities between place names and people as they appear.]
There are many herbs in the deep mountains. Zhang Xiaojia put the collected herbs into a sack and threw it into the space grid. With her reader, Zhang Xiaojia kept digging. The herbs used in the last experiment of bone-setting ointment can now be replenished.
He Fei was also busy with his own things. He returned to his jade pendant space to plant watermelons. He had sent all the ginseng to Xiao Jia last time in area D, so he planted watermelons there, and cantaloupes in area C.
The time passing in area D is 50 times that of normal time. After planting in the morning, I calculated the time and knew that I had to get up in the middle of the night to pick the watermelons, otherwise they would all rot.
The time taken for area C is 20 times that of normal. If planted in the morning, one piece will mature in 2 days.
The yield of space planting is high. When Zhang Xiaojia woke up, he was stunned to see the cave full of watermelons.
Watermelons appeared out of thin air, making Zhang Xiaojia drool with envy. He stuffed all the watermelons into his own space.
He Fei suddenly appeared in the cave. Zhang Xiaojia was already used to it. He Fei often entered the space in front of her during this period.
"Xiao Jia, why don't you finish packing everything?"
"There's no room in the space grid."
He Fei threw all the watermelons into the space buckle.
"Are you still going to collect herbs?"
"No, I want to stay with you today."
The two of them spent the whole day bored. At 3 pm, He Fei and Zhang Xiaojia went down the mountain. When they reached halfway up the mountain, seeing that there was no one around, Zhang Xiaojia took out all the Chinese herbs he had collected. He was shocked to see that there were 28 bags of herbs.
He Fei said, "Xiao Jia, wait here for me. I'll go get someone."
After a while, He Fei brought back a group of people. Zhang Xiaojia took a look and saw that they were from the Gewei Bureau and the Youth League Office, a large group of people.
Zhang Xiaojia took the initiative and said quickly, "Comrade He Fei, Director Xiao, Secretary Li, please have someone move these herbs down the mountain first. I can't move them anymore, otherwise they will go bad. We can talk about it down the mountain if there is anything else."
A group of people came down the mountain again and came to the clinic. Zhang Xiaojia immediately ordered He Xinyan and Wang Xiaoyi to prepare the herbs quickly.
After entering the clinic, Director Xiao asked, "Zhang Xiaojia, educated youth, where have you been these three days?"
"He Fei is very familiar with the environment in the mountains, so I asked He Fei to accompany me to the mountains to pick Chinese herbs."
Director Xiao continued, "It's not a good idea for a man and a woman to be alone in the mountains together. Do you know that?"
Zhang Xiaojia also said seriously, "He Fei and I were dating with the intention of getting married. He Fei also submitted a report on the relationship, and the higher-ups approved it."
One of them said with a smile, "Zhang Xiaojia, since your relationship with Comrade He Fei has been approved by the higher-ups, we will transfer you to the provincial government. This way, you will be closer to Comrade He Fei's unit, making it easier for him to go home on vacation."
Zhang Xiaojia refused directly. "Thank you, but no. My dad said I was too spoiled, so he sent me to the village and told me to change my spoiled habits. He will transfer me out of the village and arrange a job for me later."
The man didn't expect Zhang Xiaojia to answer like this, and his face darkened.
The man continued, "I think Zhang Xiaojia, the educated youth, has gotten over her pampered ways. You've collected so many herbs."
Zhang Xiaojia smiled and said, "I won't go either. My dad told me last time that I haven't gotten over my spoiled behavior and told me to stay in the village more."
Zhang Xiaojia didn't care! She was a person who listened to advice very well. Uncle Xiao said not to leave, so she didn't want to leave. Uncle Xiao was her father's best friend and would not harm her. As long as she didn't agree, no one could transfer her away. She would go to her father to complain tomorrow.
A smile flashed in Director Xiao and Secretary Li's eyes.
Secretary Li of the municipal party committee said, "We must listen to the orders from above. Comrade Zhang Xiaojia, the hemostatic medicine you invented has been very helpful to injured comrades. The superiors hereby commend you and award you a second-class merit. You can return home to visit your family this year. You have been named a National Advanced Educated Youth and will receive your award in October at Pingzhiyuan, Zhongcheng."
Secretary Li took out the certificate and handed it to Zhang Xiaojia. Zhang Xiaojia was very happy. Ahhh~ Second Class Merit!!!
The explanation may be more understandable, that is:
The third-class merit is received while standing, the second-class merit is received while lying down, and the first-class merit is received by family members.
Zhang Xiaojia took the certificate and said excitedly, "The National Advanced Educated Youth will go to Zhongcheng Pingzhiyuan. I can see my father and the mayor of Zhongcheng again."
Zhang Xiaojia said this intentionally to tell those who wanted to touch her to think twice. If they touch her now, she will complain in October.
Zhang Xiaojia listened carefully to the long speeches of the leading cadres and finally sent them all away.
Xiao Yi looked at He Fei and said, "What use do I have for you?"
He Fei smiled faintly and said, "Xiao Yi, you still don't understand your sister. These things are trivial to your sister. Your sister is not a canary, nor is she a dodder. Loving her does not mean standing in front of her to solve the difficulties, but fighting side by side with her and trusting her. She can definitely handle it. Leave your back to her and always stand by her side."
Xiaoyi looked at He Fei, then looked at her sister who was looking at He Fei with a smile on her face.
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Xiaoyi still hates He Fei for taking her sister away.
"He Fei, look, I won the second-class merit, hahaha ~ I'm really amazing. Xiaoyi, go find Uncle He Liu and buy a chicken, let's celebrate."
He Xinyan was about to cry. How could she eat? How long would it take to prepare all these herbs? If they weren't prepared right away, they would spoil in such hot weather.
This time she didn't recognize many of the herbs, so she had to take notes while reading the book.
"Master, let's prepare the herbs first before eating! Big brother, go to your uncle's house and borrow a winnowing basket."
Zhang Xiaojia had no choice but to prepare the herbal medicine together.
He Fei called his seven younger brothers to work together, and then went to get two chickens. He took out five pounds of ribs from the space button and asked Xiaoyi to cook.
A total of 8 kerosene lamps were lit, and the herbal medicine was not prepared until 2 a.m.
Everyone was so hungry that when Xiaoyi brought all the dishes, everyone ate the buns first, then drank some wine and ate the dishes.
Zhang Xiaojia and Yanyan went back to sleep first.
The next day, I was woken up by Uncle He's scolding.
She and her apprentice came out and saw, wow! They had drunk the entire 10-jin jar of liquor.
When we got the chicken yesterday, Uncle He Liu was not at home, so He Fei actually climbed over the wall and stole it.
The wine was Uncle He Wu's treasured collection for 10 years, and it was also stolen by He Fei.
Haha~ She should go wash up! Wait for the county post office to call.
She won't have to share the same difficulties.
Zhang Xiaojia took Pangpang to the post office, answered the phone, and asked Pangpang to talk to his father first.
"Uncle, hello, my name is He Xinjing, and I live with my sister now."
"Uncle, I received the clothes you sent me, thank you uncle"
"Okay, sister will talk to you."
Pangpang handed the microphone to Zhang Xiaojia with a serious expression.
"Dad, I won the second-class merit, how awesome am I?" Zhang Xiaojia said arrogantly.
Zhang Guocheng: "My daughter is amazing, the best."
"Dad, someone here wants to transfer me to the province, but I refused. I want to be an educated youth."
Zhang Guocheng narrowed his eyes. Damn, it was just like what Lao Xiao said. He wanted to use his daughter as a stepping stone, and it all depended on whether he agreed or not. He smiled and said, "Niuniu, if you don't want to go, you don't have to go. Just do your experiments in the village. No one can force you."
"Dad, I have developed a new ointment. I sent it to you today, along with the formula. Please check it out. Dad has one more thing to tell you. I have a boyfriend..." Zhang Xiaojia was interrupted before he could finish his words.
Zhang Guocheng shouted anxiously, "Which pig is it?"
Zhang Xiaojia twitched his lips and said, "It's from Uncle Zhao's army."
Zhang Guocheng interrupted his daughter again and cursed, "That bastard is so itchy that he dared to introduce a date to my daughter. If I don't skin him alive, I'm not Zhang."
"Dad, will you let me finish?"
"Okay, okay, you say."
"It wasn't Uncle Zhao who introduced me. It was during last year's Spring Festival when you went to the countryside to visit relatives and friends. I went to Jingshan Park every morning and that's how I got to know him. We've been corresponding and I learned he's a member of the He family. He lives next door to me. His name is He Fei, a soldier, a division commander, 25 years old, with no bad habits and an upright character."
Zhang Guocheng was reluctant to give up, but he didn't object. "Niuniu, don't rush into marriage. Let's observe for a while."
"Well, I know. I told you this news because I want you to help me check him out and see what kind of person he is."
"Okay, Dad, I understand. I'll hang up now."
Zhang Xiaojia listened to the sound of the phone being hung up, haha, dad must have called Uncle Zhao to ask.
Zhang Xiaojia took Pangpang's hand and asked, "Pangpang, do you want to go to the supply and marketing cooperative?"
"No, my eldest cousin gave me a lot of snacks. Sister, why did you put soil in the medicine bottle and send it to Uncle Zhang?"
Zhang Xiaojia smiled cunningly, "I don't think my father will be able to receive this letter and package. Someone will intercept it."
I wonder if they will be furious after reading this letter.
In the last week left, He Fei made a brick gravity lamp. He knew hundreds of ways to make the light stay on without electricity, but the only one he could come up with was this brick gravity lamp.
He Fei made it for all the rooms in the clinic. When heavy objects are hung on it, it will slowly descend to generate power to light up the lights. It can stay on for 30 minutes at a time, and it will still stay on for 30 minutes when hung again. It can be reused.
He Fei brought a group of cousins with him to teach them.
He Fei made an automatic water dispenser for the well that was as useful as a faucet. He connected the bathroom and kitchen with pipes, so Xiao Jia no longer had to carry water.
He also taught this to his cousins at home, but it seems that they are not as good as Xiaoyi. If Xiaoyi was not too young, he would have brought Xiaoyi with him. How smart!!!
Install wheels on the bed in the operating room.
"Brother, what else can you do?"
"I'm done with this. I'm going back to the army the day after tomorrow. I have to spend more time with your sister-in-law."
He Fei hugged Jiayi and said, "Jiayi, get me some meat. I want to give it to your sister-in-law."
"Brother, my sister-in-law is not short of meat. She goes to the chicken farm every few days to buy chickens. She gives each of them an egg every day. Look at Little Fatty and Ping An, they are so fair and tender. She buys all the chickens, ducks, fish and meat from the market. How could she be short of meat?"
"Jiayi, I heard some rumors a few days ago, saying that you..."
"Brother, isn't it just a batch of meat? I'll get it for you tomorrow."
"You can ask your sister-in-law for money. I have already given my salary to your sister-in-law. I have no money."
He Jiayi looked disdainful and henpecked.
He Fei knocked Jiayi on the head and said, "How many men in the He family are not afraid of their wives?"
(PS: The GravityLight is a brick-shaped gravity lamp designed by British designer Martin Redford. I borrowed it here.)
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