Chapter 158 Let’s go to the Inner Mongolia Prairie
Chapter 158 Let’s go to the Inner Mongolia Prairie
We spent one night in Black Stone Village.
Lin Xiaodou and Liu Yaner returned to the pig farm.
For the next period of time, the days were as busy as usual.
Near September, Director Hu suddenly received a call from his superior.
After answering the phone, he first found Mr. Wang and convened another emergency meeting.
"There is a problem with a large number of sheep and cattle on the Inner Mongolia grasslands. The veterinary station there is unable to solve the problem and has reported it to the central government.
After the leader learned about this, he immediately recommended Mr. Wang to the position.
I am calling this meeting now to arrange for two assistants to accompany Mr. Wang. Who among you is willing to go with us?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell into silence.
Those who can work in the county veterinary station are generally from the province and have family nearby.
The Inner Mongolia prairie is a desolate and barren place, and it is so far away from your province.
No one wants to leave their hometown and go to such a far place to live a miserable life.
What's more, although I call him an assistant, I am actually there to take care of Mr. Wang.
Mr. Wang is so thin and frail, and I don’t know if he can withstand such a harsh environment.
What if he collapses by then and they can't come back?
They don't want to do this kind of thankless job!
Seeing that no one said anything, Director Hu sighed and was about to give some more advice.
Suddenly, a clear voice sounded: "Director Hu, I'll go."
It was Lin Xiaodou! She actually took the initiative to speak!
There was a complex look in the eyes of the others, and they all felt a little admiration in their hearts.
Mr. Wang, who was sitting next to him, had a look of relief in his eyes.
This girl is a good one, he didn't make a mistake in choosing her.
Perhaps it was Lin Xiaodou's initiative that worked, as Dr. He and Liu Yaner stood up one after another.
Doctor He: "I'll go. I'm more familiar with Mr. Wang and I can take care of him easily."
She didn't speak up before because she was a little worried about her parents' home, which was too far away for her to take care of.
But on second thought, there is nothing that I can't let go of.
Her divorce would have some impact on her parents' side, so it would be better for her to leave.
Liu Yaner: "I want to go. Wherever Xiaodouzi goes, I will go!"
This guy is just trying to curry favor with someone.
Seeing three people stand up at once, Director Hu showed a satisfied smile on his face:
"Very good, you are all good comrades who have contributed to the country. Let Mr. Wang choose the candidate."
Since we agreed to only need 2 people, then just choose 2 people.
Mr. Wang did not hesitate and said directly:
"Let's take Lin Xiaodou and Liu Yan'er. These two girls are young. I'll take them out to see the world."
Doctor He opened his mouth, trying to argue again.
Then Mr. Wang continued, "Doctor He, you have always worked diligently. I'm leaving the veterinary station in your hands. I hope you can manage it well."
Doctor He felt warmed in his heart.
This was the first time Mr. Wang praised her.
He nodded immediately and said, "Don't worry, I will manage it. I'll wait for you to come back."
The trip to the Inner Mongolia prairie is scheduled for three days later.
Director Hu directly gave Lin Xiaodou and Liu Yaner a holiday and asked them to go back and say goodbye to their families.
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Black Stone Village, noon.
The captain and his family were a little surprised to see Lin Xiaodou and Liu Yaner suddenly come back.
"Lin girl, Yan'er, shouldn't you be at work today? Did something happen?"
Lin Xiaodou said: "Godfather, godmother, Yan'er and I are going to the Inner Mongolia prairie in a few days..."
When they learned that they were going to Inner Mongolia, Liu's father and mother were very reluctant to let them go.
But no matter how reluctant they are, it is the path the children have chosen themselves and they have to support it.
We won’t be able to meet for a long time, so use these three days to spend time with your two children.
That afternoon, Liu's mother took Lin Xiaodou and Liu Yaner to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought a lot of things.
It's already a bit chilly in your province in early autumn, and it's probably even colder in the northern part of the prairie.
Liu's mother used all the cotton coupons she had saved to buy cotton and asked someone to make two thick quilts urgently.
"When the time comes, you can go to the prairie and dry your quilts. New quilts will be very warm when exposed to the sun."
Liu's mother bought two sets of toiletries for the two of them and also bought a few feet of army green cloth.
"We still have some cotton left. I'll have someone make two military coats for you so you won't feel cold when you wear them."
Originally, Lin Xiaodou wanted to pay, but was stopped by Liu's mother:
"You are my goddaughter. Yan'er still needs your help to take care of her. It's okay to buy you something."
In fact, Liu's mother didn't have much money.
Before this, Mrs. Liu had already emptied the Liu family.
The money that Liu's mother has now is still earned from her son's work as a carpenter in the past few months.
As a result, the supply and marketing cooperative has spent almost all its money on buying this and that.
Lin Xiaodou knew the situation of the Liu family, so he said:
"Godmother, I'll take these. I'll prepare the food. I still have a lot of cakes left."
Liu's mother refused: "How can I let you prepare..."
This time when she came to the supply and marketing cooperative, she borrowed some money from her brother-in-law's family, which was enough to buy things.
Lin Xiaodou pretended to be angry: "Godmother, do you still consider me your goddaughter? Why are you so distant with me?"
“You little girl…” Seeing Lin Xiaodou’s insistence, Liu’s mother could only nod: “Okay, then I’ll trouble you.”
Lin Xiaodou smiled: "What trouble are you talking about? I have troubled you and godfather many times."
Liu Yaner also came over with a smile and said, “Mom, don’t be so polite to Xiaodouzi.
When my salary is paid, I will give it all to Xiao Douzi to offset the money for my things, so don't worry!"
Mother Liu smiled and said, "That's a good idea. Just follow your sister Douzi and you will have a great future!"
Liu Yaner: "Yeah, I know!"
When I came back after shopping, Brother Liu had already returned from work.
Upon learning that his sister and Lin Xiaodou were going to the prairie, Brother Liu made two sturdy large backpacks for them overnight.
"When the time comes, you can put all your luggage in the backpack, and you don't have to carry it by hand, which is much more convenient."
Lin Xiaodou: "Thank you, Brother Liu."
Liu Yaner gave her elder brother a complicated look.
He pursed his lips and then said:
"...You have to take good care of your parents at home. They are old, so please take care of them for a while."
Although he didn’t hear the “brother” he had been expecting for a long time, Brother Liu was still very satisfied.
At least my sister is much better today than before.
Brother Liu: "I will, sister. Don't worry, I will take good care of my parents."
Liu Yaner: "Thank you."
She would never be able to forgive her elder brother in her life, but it was still necessary to say thank you.
After having dinner at the captain’s house, Lin Xiaodou went out.
She was going to the town's black market.
Every time she had a holiday in the past few months, she would go to the black market to trade.
Now I have to go on a long journey, I still need to talk to that person...