Time: 2010-11-2111:58:01 Words: 18583
twenty-sixth
The bell in the guest hall rang one o'clock, two o'clock, and three o'clock. Luo Yuzhen, who was lying on the bed, heard it clearly. She hadn't closed her eyes the entire night. How could she sleep? She had brought up Hua Shijie. Usually, whenever he had a headache or fever, he would be so anxious that she could not eat or sleep well. She would wake up a few times a night to check if her condition was better. Now, the town called her into the study class. It was said that those who entered the study class were all people with political and historical problems. If they were not careful, they might even be arrested and sent to prison. If she ended up in that state, how could she face her mother-in-law, who had repeatedly entrusted her to her before she died, and how could she face her deceased husband? He heard from Zhuge Chang that his uncle wanted to go around talking about the unjust cases during the Daoguang period, using the past to satirize the present, and cry out for the injustice of his dead brother. She was also afraid that her uncle would make a fuss about this unjust case, so she had already repeatedly reminded him that she would handle the complaint alone. No one in the family was allowed to interfere in order to avoid unnecessary complications. She usually paid attention to her uncle's behavior and tried her best to persuade him. She had been busy treating Tan Yuefen's son for the past few days and had neglected to pay attention to him. He must have taken this opportunity to spout nonsense. Tan Menggen had recovered, and she was exhausted. She wanted to rest for a few days and wait for the county head to come back to file another complaint. If it was not allowed, she planned to appeal to the district. Sigh, Little Uncle, oh Little Uncle, why are you so impatient? Don't tell me that you can turn over a new leaf for your second brother by telling him those stories? You're too childish and rash. Look, you failed to avenge yourself and ended up in the study class instead. What should he do now? Other than Shen Huimin, who else would dare to plead for mercy? The mayor treated Shen Huimin very well, but he could not even meet him once. It seemed that the problem was very serious. Everyone in D City told this story. It was not a big deal because she wanted to complain. The government made a mountain out of a molehill. If it was her, she was not afraid. However, it was Hua Shijie. He was a stubborn cow. The more stubborn he was, the more unlucky he was. She was worried for Little Uncle.
The uncle's wooden fish sound came from afar again. It sounded like a stern reprimand to her, blaming her for not holding his eldest brother back and not controlling his younger brother. She felt ashamed.
Luo Yuzhen got up at daybreak. She had a terrible headache and took a painkiller. She stood in front of Hua Shiliang's memorial tablet and lowered her head. She did not dare to look at his portrait, not because she was afraid of being condemned by him, but because she felt deeply guilty. She silently cried. She repented for losing the responsibility of being her sister-in-law. She prayed silently, begging the ghost of her deceased husband to help her bring her uncle home.
Hua Binghuan also woke up early, and Bingying poured him some water to wash his face. She wasn't joking with him. She knew that her brother was also worried about her uncle.
Luo Yuzhen knew that her son wanted to visit his uncle. She believed that her son was more mature than his uncle and nothing would happen to him. It was good to let him go with her. It would also fulfill their relationship as uncle and nephew. She was happy that her son was sensible.
Shen Huimin and his sister had arrived early, saying that they were going to visit their uncle with Luo Yujen and the others.
Luo Yuzhen wanted Hui Lian and Bing Ying to stay at home. She was worried that the girl would cry in this situation, which would affect her uncle's mood and make him irritable. This person would lose his mind when he was irritated and do things that were even more disadvantageous to him.
Shen Huimin accompanied Luo Yuzhen and Hua Binghuan to the gate of the class, but the militia guarding the gate refused to let them in. Shen Huimin could only say that he was looking for the mayor. The militia said that they were looking for the mayor to go to the town. This was a class, and there were orders from above that no one was allowed to enter or leave. The only thing missing was the word 'prison'. Shen Huimin did not give in to the militia and started arguing. Luo Yujen tried to dissuade Shen Huimin. Shen Huimin lost his temper and rushed in. The militia did not give up and chased after him. The two of them twisted together and were about to fight. Luo Yujen hurriedly called Shen Huimin out. At that moment, the document arrived.
He Guoliang persuaded the militia to leave. In order to calm the militia, he had to say that he had arranged for Shen Huimin to come yesterday. He also praised the militia for their responsible attitude and finally settled the dispute. He Guoliang also knew that Shen Huimin was here for Hua Shijie. From last night's conversation, he could see Hua Shijie's emotions. He felt that it would not be a problem for them to meet. Anyway, Shen Huimin would not let it go if he did not meet him. After all, Hua Shijie was not a criminal. When he heard from Shen Huimin that Hua Shijie's sister-in-law and nephew were also here, he felt a little awkward. He let Luo Yuzhen and the others into the office, explaining that family members were not allowed to meet the students, as they were afraid that it would affect the students 'mood. Moreover, this was a short-term course, and they would come back after the course. Shen Huimin kept pestering him to meet him. He could only say," How about this? When the mayor comes, you can ask the mayor yourself."
Luo Yujen felt that the document made sense, and she couldn't force the mayor into a corner. She persuaded Shen Huimin to sit down and wait for the mayor to come.
After waiting for more than half an hour, the mayor finally arrived. He had already met Luo Yuzhen and knew that she was here for Hua Shijie. He only cared about making tea himself and thinking about how to tell her. He sat down to smoke and waited for Luo Yuzhen to speak first. Someone said that this woman was very capable, and he wanted to hear how she would raise the question.
Luo Yuzhen said gently,""This is Mayor Wang, right? I'm Luo Yuzhen, Hua Shijie's sister-in-law. Yesterday, two comrades brought him here. I would like to take the liberty to ask, what mistake did my uncle make? Let me, as his sister-in-law, have a foundation in my heart so that I can educate him. Mayor Wang, I don't think this request is too much.”
Wang Fuxing saw her dignified and calm attitude and her humble tone. He indeed had a good impression of her. His face was still very serious as he said,"Hua Shijie's problem is very serious."
"I think that's probably the case. It's unlikely that the people's government would easily call people to this place. Mayor Wang, as a family member, I still want to know what mistake I made. Mayor, if there is something that cannot be explained in detail, I cannot force you.”Luo Yuzhen smiled and said," But you should at least give the family a rough idea.”
Wang Fuxing felt that this woman's words were really soft but firm. He still said," Someone exposed that Hua Shijie was spreading rumors about the Xu-Cai case during the Daoguang period. This is feudalism, using the ancients to satirize the present.”
" Mayor Wang, I'm not defending my uncle," Luo Yuzhen said kindly." Actually, this is a true story that happened here." Since the Daoguang era, the legend had been passed down from generation to generation and had been told for nearly a hundred years. It was also a household name in the entire town and was a gossip material after drinking and drinking. My uncle is young and doesn't know the depth of the story. He thinks it's an ordinary story. It's entirely possible to tell it casually, but it doesn't necessarily mean to use the past to satirize the present. He didn't receive any benefits from the old society, so why should he be dissatisfied with reality? However, I think the government thinks that talking about feudalism now will cause adverse effects and must stop it. It's also right. I also hope that the government will educate my uncle strictly. Speaking of which, the main responsibility is still on me as sister-in-law. I can only blame myself for not studying enough, and my thinking is backward. I didn't educate my young and ignorant uncle in this aspect. This is my negligence and fault. The one who should be punished should be me as a parent.”
What a powerful woman! He spoke in all aspects and did not let others reason. He was not afraid of pushing the responsibility onto himself. Wang Fuxing did not need to say anything to such a reasonable woman. I don't even want to deal with your uncle, let alone you. He wanted to tell Luo Yuzhen honestly about his intention in handling this matter, but he couldn't, as it would implicate Jia Jinshi. After all, he was a party member. Even if there was a problem, he could only raise it within the organization. He could not be easily pushed out. Wang Fuxing only cared about smoking and smiled without saying anything.
Luo Yuzhen guessed that her words did not cause the mayor to be disgusted, so she said,""Town Mayor Wang, although my uncle told me the story, everyone knows about it and no one doesn't. I think my uncle shouldn't spread it around, but it won't cause a serious social impact. Therefore, I want to make a request to the government. I hope that the government will agree to bail Hua Shijie out on the grounds that it's his first offense. I'll definitely discipline him strictly. If he does it again, I'm willing to sit with him.”
Wang Fuxing had put in a lot of effort, but he could not say it out loud. His opinion of Luo Yuzhen was now completely the same as Zhang Haitao's. She was not a woman who would pester him. He did not want to increase her mental pressure. Moreover, she was not a cowardly woman. She would not give up until she achieved her goal. He thought it would be better to find her to explain it in a roundabout manner. He was sure that this reasonable person would be able to accept it. He asked He Guoliang to bring Shen Huimin and Hua Binghuan to the office next door. After they left, he poured a cup of tea for Luo Yuzhen and said in a gentle tone,""This class is indeed filled with problematic people in history. The government didn't call them here to punish them. They are just here to learn, to let them understand the situation, to urge them to strengthen the transformation of their worldview, to repent, and to be people who are beneficial to society. Don't take the study class too seriously. As doctors, you have a saying that goes,'treat the sick and save the life'. We are the same. I think you can understand.”He deliberately stopped to let Luo Yuzhen think about it. He wanted to reduce the panic caused by her misunderstanding about the class.
Luo Yuzhen finally understood. She smiled and nodded,""Mayor Wang, I can guarantee you that my uncle never had any dealings with any political organizations in the old society, nor did he participate in any activities that were harmful to society. He never left us since he was young. I can guarantee that his history is clean.”
Wang Fuxing took a puff of his cigarette and said," We know very well that Hua Shijie walked out of the school gate and entered the house. He put down his textbook and picked up the stethoscope. There is no historical problem." We still treat him differently from people with historical problems. The other rooms had more than ten people in one room, while Hua Shijie had one room alone. When he entered the class yesterday, I made him the class monitor. I asked him to lead everyone to study hard, teach everyone to sing revolutionary songs, and organize everyone to play basketball. Do you think we're treating him as an enemy of the people?”
Luo Yuzhen finally let go of the heavy stone in her heart. She said emotionally,""Thank you for the government's care. I also understand that the government is trying to educate him.”
Wang Fuxing stood up excitedly and said,"To be honest, I didn't want to call him here to educate him either. It could also be said that I had no choice. I heard that you brought him up, and you're the eldest sister-in-law. You know Hua Shijie's personality better than we do. He's a smart person, but he's too smart in some ways. He's a tough guy, but he's a little stubborn and even arrogant. Once he wanted to do something, he would rush around without distinguishing right from wrong. He was simply a wild horse. He was too undisciplined. If he continued to develop, he would soon reach the point of lawlessness! If it's a responsibility, then as her sister-in-law, you really have to take responsibility. You've been spoiled since you were young! Do you think my criticism is too much?”
Luo Yuzhen blushed and admitted frankly,""I did spoil him a little too much. He lost his parents when he was young and couldn't get the warmth of his parents. I'm always worried that our love for him can't compare to his parents 'love. I also know that he is very stubborn, but I always feel that he can still listen to my advice.”
"Although this is the first time we've talked, I can tell that you're a very cultured person," Wang Fuxing said. I believe you can discipline your uncle, but not now."He took a few puffs of his cigarette and thought it was better to avoid Hua Shiliang's case."I think it's better to let Hua Shijie stay here and educate him. This wild horse should have some mandatory constraints. You're too kind, so it's inevitable that you'll be too tolerant. I'm worried and can't agree to you bringing it back. I hope you can understand our painstaking efforts.”
Luo Yuzhen listened to the mayor's words and understood that the mayor was a little disappointed. Logically speaking, handing over her uncle to such a cadre to discipline would indeed be beneficial to her uncle, so she could rest assured. However, this class had a bad reputation and would bring more or less trouble to Little Uncle in the future. She thought about it for a moment and frankly voiced her concerns.
"It's only natural that you have such concerns," Wang Fuxing said with a smile. Let me make it clear to you. First, we didn't announce to the students that Hua Shijie was as problematic as them. Second, we won't put the class name on Hua Shijie's file in the future. Third, it is possible to explain to certain people in the future the real reason why we want Hua Shijie to come to the class. -- If you have any other ideas, just say it.”
Luo Yuzhen looked at the mayor seriously. It seemed that this Shandong man was careless. No wonder Shen Huimin and his sister were always full of praise for him. Today, he had already said this much, so what else could he say? From the mayor's words, she vaguely felt that there was another reason for her uncle to stay here. She did not want to ask anymore. She wanted to say it clearly. He must have said it, so she was reserved because it was inconvenient to say it clearly. She smiled and shook her head." I don't have anything else. I'll just listen to the mayor's arrangements. I believe that the mayor is genuinely concerned.”
"Then let's stop here. Do you know why I wanted to talk to you alone?”
Luo Yuzhen smiled." I know. Don't worry. I won't tell anyone."”
"Then let your uncle and sister-in-law meet. I hope you'll make things more serious for Hua Shijie. Did you bring anything delicious for your uncle?”
Luo Yuzhen shook her head and said with a smile," I don't know the situation here, so I don't dare to act rashly. I'll send it over in the afternoon."”
Wang Fuxing called He Guoliang over and asked him to go out and buy two packs of Da Qianmen cigarettes.
Luo Yuzhen saw that she didn't have enough money and wanted Binghuan to go back to get it, but Wang Fuxing stopped her. "You're unreasonable. You're enforcing discipline by not letting them in. How can you just barge in! You almost got into a fight with him. Alright, go join the army for me. There will be a place for you to fight. Jiang Jieshi still has many defeated soldiers, enough for you to fight alone. I'll send you away tomorrow and give you a gun so that you can charge and kill.”
When Shen Huimin heard that he would be sent to the army tomorrow, he panicked."I can just admit my mistake. What soldier? I'm not going!”
Wang Fuxing could not help but laugh when he saw how anxious he was. He said,"How about this, I'll let you off this time. If there's a next time, whether you're willing or not, I'll ask someone else to escort you to your army!”
After He Guoliang bought the cigarettes, Wang Fuxing asked Luo Yuzhen to hold them and said with a smile,"I can only say that you brought it to him. Otherwise, he would think that it was given by the government and ask us for it. I don't have that much money.”
Luo Yuzhen was really grateful. She knew that Wang Fuxing did not have much money and had a family burden. He was tight on money, so she felt bad. However, she did not say much and quickly took it. He Guoliang led Luo Yuzhen and the others to Hua Shijie's house and left. Hua Shijie was squatting on the blackboard and copying the revolutionary song,"The Great Party is Good." Hua Shijie was afraid that his sister-in-law would feel uncomfortable, so he didn't wait for Luo Yuzhen to open her mouth. He laughed and said that this place was very good. He didn't have to worry about eating and smoking, he sang, danced, and played basketball. He was so free that he read books. He was the one who called the shots among a hundred demons. He slept soundly without worries. It was better than a monk sitting in meditation.
Luo Yuzhen understood that her uncle was just teasing her on purpose, afraid that she would worry. However, she could tell that he was in a good mood. She remembered the mayor's sincere advice. She should take this opportunity to teach him a lesson and sound the alarm so that he wouldn't mess around because of his second brother. She said seriously,"Uncle, this is not a place you should be. I also know that you're only spreading that story around because of your second brother. What's the use of talking about feudalism? It will only cause negative social effects. I told you long ago that I will handle your second brother's matter well. You are not allowed to interfere. Look, aren't you making sister-in-law worry about you again? He could study here in peace and accept the government's education. The government made you the class monitor, so you have to do your job well. You have to cooperate with the government and not mess around. Mayor Wang is genuinely concerned about you. Don't be so stubborn, okay?”
"The mayor said that someone exposed me for spreading rumors about the Daoguang era. I only told the mayor that it was at Huimin's house. I believe the mayor won't say anything. After thinking about it carefully, Mama Song had told this story on the streets before, so I admitted it. Why did I have to drag Mama Song out? However, this matter is very strange. How did Mama Song's matter involve me? I wonder if someone is deliberately trying to take over. Perhaps Second Brother's matter is also related to these people.”
When Luo Yuzhen heard that her uncle had protected Mama Song, she felt admiration for him. At least her love for him wasn't in vain. Little Uncle said that someone had done this on purpose. She had long suspected that someone else was behind her husband's death and that Fang Zhaorong was involved. However, as long as she avenged the injustice and did not want to pursue the matter anymore, there was no need to have endless grudges in life. So she didn't want to continue her uncle's conversation. Instead, she advised him,""Your second brother didn't have any grudges with anyone when he was alive. Don't think so much. Even if someone were to take over your affairs, you should blame yourself. You shouldn't always offend others based on your own personality. As the saying goes,'Don't blame others for being too much, just blame yourself for not being cautious.' This will be a lesson for you. In the future, you have to change your stubborn temper.”
Hua Shijie knew that his sister-in-law was a person who did not want to cause any trouble. She clearly understood what he meant and deliberately blamed him for his own good, so she agreed. He chatted and laughed with his nephew Bing Huan.
Binghuan did not hear the conversation between Wang Fuxing and her mother, so he did not know what was going on. Naturally, he was secretly worried about his uncle. He was afraid that his uncle would be sad, so he could only pretend that nothing had happened and comfort him. On the other hand, Huimin felt injustice for Hua Shijie. He kept saying that he wanted to explain it clearly to Mayor Wang. He could testify that he only told ordinary stories and had no ill intentions. They were acting as emperors, prime ministers, and corrupt officials running all over the stage. The gongs and drums of ancient unjust cases rang loudly. It was not promoting feudalism, but helping others build theaters. This was unfair!
Luo Yujen advised Shen Huimin that Mayor Wang was doing this for her uncle, and that she shouldn't mess around with Mayor Wang anymore. Huimin heard that and agreed. If I make a scene, Town Mayor Wang will at most send me to the army. It's not good to implicate Little Uncle. On the contrary, it'll become more and more difficult for him to help. He obediently did not say anything more.
He Guoliang walked in and asked Hua Shijie,""Do you have a cousin?"
Everyone was surprised, but Hua Shijie immediately reacted. In the morning, he brought everyone to do morning exercises on the field. He saw Fei Guixiang standing outside the gate and waving at him, as if she wanted him to go out and pick her up. How could this do? He crossed his arms and waved at her while doing morning exercises. She understood the action and left. She must have come again and refused to let him in, so she pretended to be her cousin. She was also kind. He hurriedly replied,"I do have a cousin, a beautiful little girl.”
"What's her name?" He Guoliang asked.”
Hua Shijie lectured Fei Guixiang. At this moment, Shen Huimin called Zhou Peiying.
He Guoliang was suspicious at first, but he deliberately smiled at Hua Shijie and said,""I'm afraid you're mistaken. How many sisters do you have?”
Hua Shijie had not seen her since he met her at Zhou Peiying's uncle's house. He had gone to look for her a few times, but she had avoided him. Her father had even said to him,"Young Master Hua, please don't pester Peiying in the future. We're not worthy of you!"”He was sure that today would not be Zhou Peiying, who was very political, so he said to He Guoliang firmly,"I only have one cousin, Fei Guixiang. She's the daughter of San Xian. My sister-in-law is here. If you don't believe me, you can ask.”
Luo Yuzhen knew that Fei Guixiang was Jiang Shanshan's goddaughter when she heard that she was the daughter of San Xian Restaurant. She did not have a good impression of Fei Guixiang. Although she was beautiful and intelligent, she was too impetuous, bold, and frivolous. Since his uncle had said so, if he denied it again, it would bring him trouble. He could only agree for the time being and slowly enlighten his uncle. He smiled and nodded at He Guoliang.
He Guoliang was also a shrewd person. When he saw Luo Yuzhen's reluctance, he knew that she was not his real cousin. He smiled mysteriously at Hua Shijie and said," I'll let you off."
Luo Yuzhen advised Hua Shijie," Uncle, Sister-in-law knows that you should have a wife, but you have to be serious about this marriage!" What was this place? When she comes later, persuade her not to come again. As the old saying goes,'As long as you have fame and achievements, even if your wife doesn't have it.'You are alone here, so you can only restrain yourself. Confucius said to restrain yourself and return to propriety, and now you have to do so.”Tears welled up in her eyes. She felt guilty for not settling her uncle's marriage as soon as possible, and she was also worried for him. She turned her back and silently wiped away her tears.
Hua Shijie felt terrible seeing his sister-in-law like this. He understood that his sister-in-law liked Zhou Peiying, but he didn't want to tell his sister-in-law about Zhou Peiying's recent changes. He loved Zhou Peiying, and he didn't want anyone to have a bad impression of her. He didn't love Fei Guixiang. He only felt that she was cheerful, lively, voluptuous, and beautiful. She talked harmoniously with him, which made him like her. He comforted his sister-in-law and said," Don't worry, I won't do anything rash."
He Guoliang brought Fei Guixiang over.
Fei Guixiang originally wanted to boldly call Hua Shijie " cousin " as soon as she entered the door, so that He Guoliang, who had been interrogating him for a long time, would not suspect him again. It would also make Hua Shijie happy. Anyway, they usually called him " little demon " and " night bodhisattva " randomly. However, Luo Yuzhen, Hua Binghuan, and the others were all there. They were momentarily uneasy and could not say anything.
Luo Yuzhen saw the situation and quickly pulled Fei Guixiang back enthusiastically, saying,"It's been hard on you."
He Guoliang joked and said to Fei Guixiang,"I haven't seen cousin, so I've been calling him cousin from left to right. Now that I've met him, it's the mute who has no words to sing!”
Fei Guixiang was not a picky person. Seeing He Guoliang's teasing, she became bold and said loudly,"Cousin, are you okay here?" She glanced at He Guoliang." Did anyone bully you?”
Hua Shijie smiled, thinking that the atmosphere would be especially lively with the arrival of this little vixen. He said,"I say, Biao Younger Sister, you are really going down the mountain, walking on the winding slope road. This was a school for adults. If they were not having meetings and studying, they would be singing and playing basketball. No one bullied them. Don't worry, go back!" He was afraid of hurting Fei Guixiang's good intentions, so he deliberately said to Luo Yuzhen and the others,""In the future, no one needs to come to see me. Don't hinder my studies.”
Luo Yuzhen thought that since the girl was so enthusiastic, she should let her have a few words with her uncle. Seeing He Guoliang leave, she said,"Miss, you guys talk for a while. We'll wait outside the door.”He urged Binghuan and Huimin out and closed the door. Fei Guixiang couldn't think of anything to say either. She just looked at the man who had always been in her heart. He looked at Hua Shijie carefully, blushed, and asked,""Are you really alright?"
Hua Shijie was also very touched. He held her hand and said affectionately,"Good girl, thank you! I'm really good, and I'm not someone to be bullied. Don't come back in the future. It'll affect you."
"I'm not afraid!" Fei Guixiang said frankly. I'm not someone to be bullied. I'm just worried about you-"Her eyes were red.
Hua Shijie wiped his tears and comforted him,""Don't worry, I'm fine. I'll go home after my studies. Don't come again. When I get back, I'll look for you. Let's have a happy gathering. Do you know how to drink? Yes, that's great! At that time, the two of us will drink to our hearts 'content and be free from the world. Alright, it's settled then. Hurry up and go back. They are waiting outside.”He let go of Fei Guixiang's hand.
Fei Guixiang gave the cigarettes and food she brought to Hua Shijie. She looked at Hua Shijie lovingly, opened the door, and walked out. This sentimental girl, as soon as she reached the door, began to sob.
Luo Yuzhen could not help but cry as well. She quickly restrained herself and persuaded Fei Guixiang to go home together. Although she did not approve of Fei Guixiang being her sister-in-law in the future, she was still very happy. Although Little Uncle was capable, his personality was too stubborn. Fei Guixiang was also a troublemaker. The two of them would definitely quarrel in the future. Seeing Fei Guixiang being so fearless and sincere today, his heart softened a little. He treated Fei Guixiang kindly and let her eat before going home.
Luo Yuzhen withdrew the money and called Shen Huilian into the room. She told her about Wang Fuxing buying cigarettes for Hua Shijie and asked her to make a set of gaberdine clothes for Wang Fuxing and his daughter in the name of the siblings. She had repeatedly warned her not to tell anyone about this, including her straightforward brother. Her family's case had not been closed yet, and she was afraid that it would negatively affect the mayor. Shen Huilian said that her father had already sent the money over, so she could handle this matter. Luo Yuzhen insisted that she accept the money before they went downstairs together.
Not long after Shen Huilian and her brother left, Jiang Shanshan and Fang Zhaorong arrived. Fang Zhaorong came with his medical license. He said that ever since the license of Guanghua Western Medicine Clinic was revoked, he was also very anxious. He repeatedly told the higher-ups that Hua Shiliang was Hua Shiliang, and Luo Yuzhen was Luo Yuzhen. They could not be so hasty. What would happen to Luo Yuzhen if she took away Guanghua's license indiscriminately? Where was the food and clothing for her family of four? Besides, Luo Yuzhen's medical skills are also very high. She's one of the best in our county. We should let her practice medicine and play her role. I said it out loud, but the higher-ups just dragged it out and didn't move. It's also because of your high medical skills that you cured that sick child this time, causing a sensation in the entire town. I struck while the iron was hot and told the higher-ups once again that our hospital had confirmed that the sick child who had been pushed out of the door was definitely going to die. I said that Luo Yuzhen had actually cured the sick child without charging a single cent from the patient's family. Not to mention medical skills, just based on her medical ethics, she should be allowed to practice medicine. Otherwise, the people would also have objections and criticize us for not paying attention to the development of the medical and health industry. After much discussion, he finally got the license and changed Brother Shiliang's name to Doctor Luo's name. The clinic's name was still "Guanghua". Firstly, this signboard is famous, and secondly, it is Brother Shi Liang's wish. He had said a lot of flowery words. He, Fang Zhaorong, did not forget his old friendship and risked universal condemnation to say it.
Luo Yuzhen did not show any emotion. Firstly, she was not in the mood to practice medicine, so she had to put all her energy into complaining about injustice. Secondly, she understood that once the case was settled, the government would naturally give her a medical license. "Of course, it's also commendable that you, Fang Zhaorong, can do this. Even the last time we discussed the treatment of the child, it shows that you still have some hearts. She still expressed her sincere gratitude to Fang Zhaorong.
Jiang Shanshan also asked about Hua Shijie with concern. She was relieved when she heard Luo Yuzhen say that her uncle had learned from his mistakes and would be fine.
Fang Zhaorong didn't dare to stay for long. Section Chief Jia had already told him about the public exposing him and the Hua family's secret collusion. He was even more panicked. He used the excuse that Corey was waiting for him for a meeting and left in a hurry. Although Jiang Shanshan had heard him mention this matter and wanted her to have less contact with the Hua Family, she was still a little worried. She didn't want to sell him out and refused to leave, so there was nothing he could do.
Jiang Shanshan and Luo Yuzhen talked about the theater, saying that Fang Zhaorong did not support her and often talked to her about this matter. He advised her to sit at home and live comfortably. Why would she use the money to buy a " capitalist class "? The Great Party would not let the capitalist class have a good life. Didn't the Great Party want to eliminate private ownership in the end? I said that I was gathering everyone's capital to run a theater, but I had twenty shares. How could I be considered a capitalist? I don't care about him, and I don't want to be a housewife anymore. This person is too selfish. I understand that he doesn't trust me and is afraid that I will step into society. When he heard that Xu Jingfu wanted to invest in the company, he was so worried that he could not sleep. He hated Xu Jingfu so much that he gritted his teeth. Sister Yuzhen, do you think I, Jiang Shanshan, am that frivolous? To be honest, Xu Jingfu thinks he's rich and has two shoulders to carry his head. When he saw a woman, his bones would not change. He would wink and touch her. How could he still be like a real man. You see, if this Xu Jingfu wants to have bad thoughts again and have ideas about me, I will really be ruthless and make him go bankrupt so that he won't use stinky money to ruin us women again! There is no good man in this world!
Luo Yuzhen smiled and said,"You're really that ruthless!"”
"I've seen through it and tasted enough. Men were all the same. They would drool when they saw a woman with a little beauty. They would do everything possible to court her and fill the basket with sweet words. When he was done, he would put on a straight face and it would be difficult to discuss anything. Mine is like this. Once in bed, you could even want his head. He would even agree to turn the entire city into a theater, let alone a theater. If you didn't mention it, he would coax you, afraid that you wouldn't let him in. Once that was done, his expression changed. It was inappropriate to say that. I'm not greedy for his money and skills. It's hard for him to be able to curry favor with me all these years. Otherwise, I would have gone back to my mother's house long ago. I won't hide it from you. My private room is enough for me to live my entire life. What do I need these men for?”
Luo Yuzhen sincerely advised Jiang Shanshan,""Don't think that way. Zhaorong is still considered good. He doesn't gamble or prostitute. He doesn't say anything harsh to you. You should be satisfied. As for the theater, he refused. Don't force yourself. I'll give you ten shares. There should be fewer words between husband and wife, and women should be more tolerant. You are also a generous person. Don't fuss about him over a little money.”
"Sister Yuzhen, it's not that I pushed you away and didn't want you to invest. I know your current situation. I don't care about this bit of money. I don't really want to be a theater manager. I want to leave this house. I'm still young, and he still listens to me. Old pearls were worthless. At that time, he would have returned to his werewolf nature. --”
Luo Yuzhen stopped her." The more you talk, the more ridiculous it is. As the saying goes,'evil people still care about the relationship between husband and wife.' Zhaorong is a decent person. When he was young, he didn't go to the door of lust, and when he was old, he wouldn't do it either. As the saying goes, young couples love each other when they are old. When you are old, he will also be old. They will only be more loving. You don't want to be a housewife. It's right for you to come out and work. In the future, everyone will have to rely on themselves. You are cultured, so you should come out and contribute to the construction of the new dynasty. When we girls participated in the student movement, wasn't it to build a new dynasty?”
Jiang Shanshan took out a cigarette and instigated Luo Yuzhen to take one too. She lit it up and took a puff."That's what I thought, and that's why I'm getting more and more interested in theatres. The Great Party would never recruit women of our age to be its cadre. I've carefully looked at the current female cadre and there are only two types: One was those who had joined the revolution before liberation. Some of these female cadres were older than me, but they were old revolutions. One is a young girl around twenty years old. We are almost yellow flowers. Moreover, I had that person's matter. Although I was not very muddle-headed at that time, I restrained myself everywhere and rarely interacted with others. No one knew about it. I only told you, but it's hard to say. Just by playing cards with those important wives and concubines, I can't explain it. I thought about it carefully and decided to run a theater. I'd more or less done something for society, and it could be considered to have fulfilled my ideal dream when I was a student.”
Luo Yuzhen felt that the Jiang Shanshan today was the one who was compatible with her. She was a little excited and held Jiang Shanshan's hand."Good girl!"
Jiang Shanshan also held her hand tightly and called out affectionately,""Good sister!"
The two women, whose hearts were together, were so excited that they cried. These two women would not cry easily!
Luo Yuzhen wiped away her sparkling tears and said,""Good sister, the past is in the past. Let it go! I don't think an upright person would be able to grasp a small crooked footprint left on a person's winding life. What kind of society was that? Who could walk their own path according to their own wishes, especially women? It was as if there was only one rule: society allowed women to exist because men needed them. Beautiful women were even more difficult to hide from the spring rain! -- We should look at today and think about tomorrow, right! It was said that there was a famous painter named Xu Xi in the Southern Tang Dynasty who painted a painting of phoenix peonies. There were only three peonies on it, but thousands of leaves complemented it. It became a famous painting in the art world. We are not worthy to be peonies, so we should be one of these thousand lining leaves. Recently, I've been reading some of Song Qingling's articles over the years, and I almost can't put them down. I really envy Song Qingling. Of course, we can't compare to her, but she can be our role model! No matter what others think or comment, we just need to be true to ourselves, do things in a down-to-earth manner, treat people sincerely, and not seek fame or profit. Just like what Mr. Lu Xun said,"bow our heads and be willing to be a child's ox", we will be the green leaves of the new dynasty! -- I'll give you Song Qingling's article later and read it seriously. Let's see how she fights for the new dynasty. We are not politicians. We are just learning from her spirit and using this spirit to guide our cause.”
Jiang Shanshan smoked another cigarette. She was more energetic than she was playing mahjong today. He said,"I heard that there is also a great female politician in the Great Party. Her name is Deng Yingchao. She is the wife of the government. She is very talented and is also a female hero."”
"I've heard about it too, but I haven't read any of her articles yet. I've already asked Bingying to look for it. Thinking about them, he realized that he was too insignificant. I know that we can't compare to these great women, but we have to make a difference in life. Even if we can't make any contributions, we have to live a meaningful life. After all, a person did not come to this world just to eat, drink, and have fun. Feudal times warned us women: You came to earth for men! Now we must shout loudly: No, we, like men, have stepped into this world to create human culture! We didn't just say empty words. We used our actions to write the final exclamation mark for this sentence. We've been idle for 20 years. To be honest, we've been fooled by Adam and Eve.”
Jiang Shanshan giggled and said," Good sister, I feel like we've returned to our student days. This can be considered a spiritual return to our old age." This might have something to do with the air of the era. Yes, that should be the case. I promise you, from today onwards, I will never play mahjong again. Give me the book and go back to read it. The Xin Hua Bookstore was too small. There were no good books to buy. By the way, I'm going to Hangzhou tomorrow. There should be a lot of books in the provincial capital's Xinhua Bookstore.”
Luo Yuzhen went to the study room and gave some of Song Qingling's published articles to Jiang Shanshan.
Before Jiang Shanshan left, she whispered to Luo Yuzhen,""It's not that I've changed my mind. We're not at this stage yet. Since you're a good sister, I have to tell you my opinion. Don't think that Fang Zhaorong is sincerely concerned about you. I suspect that he did something to Brother Shiliang's verdict. Although I can't say that he's an extremely bad person, he'll do it to protect himself. In the past, he was a money-grubber, but now, he was an official. I don't want to break up with him yet. Let's see if he can change. After all, they had been husband and wife for more than ten years, and their relationship could not be severed. I just want you to be on guard against him. You're all doctors, so you have to be careful with what you say. Otherwise, if anything happens, you can't blame me, your sister. He has never revealed anything to me about the two of you. Of course, if I find out that he has done anything against his will, I will never forgive him. I already have a new person, which is you. At that time, at most, we sisters will live together.”She hugged Luo Yuzhen and giggled.
"I don't like you," Luo Yuzhen pushed her away with a smile. If you take this step, I'll take the bolt and kick you out. Zhaorong was not that kind of person. He could not think like that. Some things were his job responsibilities. He couldn't be blamed. How could he not wet his shoes if he walked by the river all the time? How could there be any selfishness in doing business? Listen to your sister. Don't make things difficult for him because of us in the future. Otherwise, I won't acknowledge you as my sister.”
Cai Jinlong from the county walked in. Jiang Shanshan thought that he was a guest and left. Xiao Cai told Luo Yuzhen that he saw the county head Zhou return at noon. He couldn't come over because he had work to do. The county head is still in his office. It's a little late. It's up to you whether you want to go or not. I had to leave immediately. It would be my shift in 15 minutes. After saying that, I left in a hurry.
Luo Yuzhen looked at the clock and saw that it was already a quarter past two. He thought about it and decided to go. He was afraid that the county head would go out for something tomorrow. These officers were indeed busy. She admired their spirit of working tirelessly for their careers, unlike the officials in the old society who spent most of their time eating, drinking, and gambling. She went upstairs to get the complaint that Mother Song had approved of and hurriedly left the house.
County Head Zhou was reviewing documents in his office. Seeing Luo Yuzhen enter, he was as amiable as he was when he first met her. He even asked Luo Yuzhen to sit down on the empty office chair opposite him. Before she could speak, he asked,"Is it because of your husband's death again?"”
Luo Yuzhen smiled and nodded.""I know that County Head Zhou is very busy, but I have no choice but to come and disturb you.”
"I've asked about your late husband, Hua Shiliang, and it's true. I advise you to give up on your complaint. I saw that you were a reasonable person, so I waited patiently for you to come to your senses. I know that you and Hua Shiliang are free to fall in love. You are deeply in love with each other and can't cut off your feelings. I always feel that if I don't say a few words for my husband, my conscience won't be able to clear it. We have also analyzed Hua Shiliang's life. Indeed, he had also done many good things in saving people. However, this cannot be confused with his medical case. Merit is merit, and sin is sin. Hua Shiliang is a person who has both merit and sin. We cannot use his merit to offset his sin, or the people will blame us. The one who would die was the township head elected by the people! I hope that you won't indulge in the relationship between husband and wife anymore. You should look at Hua Shijie from the perspective of the people. Perhaps you have the misconception that if we call Hua Shiliang a counter-revolutionary, we will also treat your family as a counter-revolutionary's family and do things that are unfavorable to you. No, we have always advocated that one should take responsibility for one's actions. This is not a feudal society. If you want to implicate nine families, you don't have to worry. It was said that the license of Guanghua Western Medicine Clinic was revoked because the owner wrote Hua Shiliang's name. I also asked and said that I had already returned it to you. This shows that we still trust and care for your family. It is said that you have recently volunteered to treat a dying sick child. You have done a better job than our hospital. I admire your excellent medical ethics and selfless spirit. I hope that you will abandon your relationship with your husband and stand on the side of the people. Continue to display your selfless spirit, display your medical skills, and work hard to be a good doctor to serve the people wholeheartedly. If you have any difficulties or requests in the future, you can come to me. As long as I can do it, I will definitely support you.”
It was a high-sounding speech, sincere advice, sincere praise, passionate concern, and positive encouragement. From the bottom of his heart, County Head Zhou had done his best. If Luo Yuzhen really did not have a correct evaluation of Hua Shiliang's moral character, did not fully understand Hua Shiliang's medical process, and did not seriously analyze the case, she really had nothing to say. She could only doubt herself and give up the appeal. She wasn't a woman who would rush around recklessly. She wasn't a woman whose will could be easily shaken. She was a woman who was willing to suffer and must distinguish right from wrong. She smiled and said,"Mayor Zhou, I believe that what you said is completely from the bottom of your heart." I should be very satisfied and grateful. It's not that I'm pushing my luck, but I think I should explain some things to County Head Zhou. I believe County Head Zhou won't stop me. From your conversation, I can hear that you're very reasonable.”
County Head Zhou smiled and said,"If you have anything to say, just say it. Feel free to speak your mind."”
"I'm not here today to seek a way out for myself. The medical license has indeed been sent to my home, but I don't want to rush to open a business. Of course, this will affect our family's income, but I can still support it. There were benefits to being poor. I don't want to beat around the bush. To be honest, I'm here today to ask County Head Zhou to uphold justice. You want me to mention the difficulty, this is the difficulty that I can't overcome at present. I won't hide it, I have a deep relationship with Hua Shiliang. He is already dead and can no longer speak up for his own injustice. I am his wife, so this responsibility will inevitably fall on my shoulders. The government does not want to wrong a good person. Even if there is a deviation, I believe that it is willing to correct it. The people's government was for the people. It's not that I'm conceited, but I thought that I was looking at Hua Shiliang's medical case from the perspective of the people today. I thought about it from many aspects before I was sure that this case was unfair. "That's why I've repeatedly begged you, County Head Zhou, to accept my appeal and reinvestigate the case.”
County Head Zhou did not expect this woman to be so stubborn and sharp-tongued. He did not want to fall out with her, so he smiled and said,""Listen to my advice. This case can't be overturned. Our arrangements for you today can also be said to be out of revolutionary humanity. If you insist on your wrong views, I will not say anything to scare you, but I will accept your unreasonable appeal and harm you instead. We really cannot tolerate those who blindly cry injustice for the counter-revolution and must deal with them severely. Moreover, your repeated complaints are already considered to be incorrigible and must be dealt with more severely. I see that you are a woman with virtue and talent. I can't bear to see you, so I patiently advised you. You don't have to beat the drum with a heavy hammer. You should be content and retreat. Don't get yourself into a trap.”
"I can understand County Head Zhou's sincere advice. If I was really being unreasonable, I would have nodded my head. The discrepancy in this case was too big. After all,'counter-revolution' was not a glorious label. Even if he could endure it silently, he would be sorry to both the dead and his living children. I could only plead once again for County Head Zhou to accept my appeal. If it was found out that I was being unreasonable, I was willing to bear all legal responsibility and let the government deal with it.”Luo Yuzhen took out the petition and handed it to County Head Zhou.
County Head Zhou did not take it. He looked at Luo Yuzhen and smiled."I think it's better to take it back. There's a limit to our tolerance, not boundless generosity.”
Luo Yuzhen didn't take it back and insisted,""County Head Zhou, even if there is a sea of bitterness ahead, I will jump!”
County Head Zhou accepted the complaint and said patiently,""In that case, I'll accept it. I'll leave you some leeway. If you regret it within three days, you can still come back and take it back. I'll pretend that nothing happened.”
Luo Yuzhen said firmly," County Head Zhou, you don't have to give me any more leeway. Whether it's a blessing or a curse, I will never regret it!" I only request that County Head Zhou settle this matter as soon as possible.”
"Alright then! I'll make it clear that if we find out that this isn't an unjust case, we'll indeed have to deal with it strictly. At that time, don't blame heaven and earth.”
"I believe that the sea of bitterness has a boundary, and this injustice will be redressed sooner or later.”
When Luo Yuzhen walked to the gate of the county government, Cai Jinlong quickly asked softly,"How is it?"
Luo Yuzhen smiled and said,"I reluctantly accepted it."”
Cai Jinlong also said happily," That's good. Everyone says that County Head Zhou has a quick temper but a good heart."”
Luo Yuzhen felt that County Head Zhou's attitude was a little abnormal today. Although he always had a peaceful smile on his face, it gave her an unfathomable feeling. He had been away for so many days and had only just returned, so he knew a lot about what had happened to her family. This meant that he was very concerned about her family, but he still maintained his original opinion on this case. Was he really forgiving her? Luo Yuzhen pondered as she walked. She didn't think that he was being lenient. He was actually asking her to change her mind. If the complaint was received reluctantly, it was very likely that they would delay it so that she would not be pestered again. What if that was the case? He was indeed very busy and wouldn't investigate it himself. What if he handed the investigation to the county cultural and health department? She remembered Jiang Shanshan's warning before she left. She had an ominous feeling and felt that she had to be prepared to appeal to the district.
When Luo Yuzhen returned home, she saw Binghuan sitting in the guest room quietly. He was no longer as affectionate and lively as he used to be when he saw her. When she walked up to him, he called out indifferently,"Mommy." The voice sounded almost choked. She thought that her son was sick and reached out to touch his forehead. There were no symptoms of fever. She asked pitifully,"Son, what's wrong with you?"
"Nothing," Bing Huan said coldly. -- Sister is upstairs."
Luo Yuzhen hurriedly went upstairs and pushed open Bing Ying's door. She saw her daughter lying on the bed with her clothes on. Her head was facing inside, and she was sobbing silently. She gently sat on the edge of the bed and asked gently,"Bingying, what happened?" He reached out to pull his daughter's shoulder.
Bing Ying threw himself into his mother's arms and called out," Mommy…" She started crying sadly.
This cry was like a sharp knife cutting into her mother's heart. Her daughter was not a girl who liked to cry and act coquettishly. Something extraordinary must have happened to make her so sad. Luo Yuzhen hugged her daughter and could not help but shed tears of heartache. She asked slowly in a soft voice,"Look at how sad you are. Tell Mom, what exactly happened?”
Bing Ying sat up, took out a letter from under his pillow, and gave it to his mother.
Luo Yuzhen picked up the letter and looked at the handwriting. She knew it was from Chen Tingbai, Bing Ying's lover who had gone to America. Her hand holding the letter trembled slightly as she realized that another storm was coming. She looked on patiently.
"Dear Ying,
I'm also a man of integrity, but I can't write to you without tears of love.
God can forgive me, but is your kind and affectionate heart not willing to forgive me? I don't believe it! I've written to you several times since I arrived in the United States. I'm so eager to hear from you. But it has been more than two years, and I haven't seen a single letter from you. People say that time flies, but I feel like a year. I dream of you. I don't believe that you don't have any pity for her. It's just that you're too introverted and restrained yourself from vomiting. It's not that I'm overthinking things, but we're all lovesick across the ocean. We each have unspeakable feelings and can only cry in the corner.
Fang 'er could already walk. She was fair and chubby, and she was quick-witted. She was too cute. My father has already admitted defeat. My mother said that he often repented to God and should not have rejected you, his good wife. Fang 'er made her father like her very much. Perhaps it was a sign from God. Last Christmas, Fang 'er cried and pestered her grandfather, wanting to find her mother. My dad bought a lot of Christmas presents to coax her, but it was useless. She still insisted that her grandfather look for her mother. It made my father cry. He confessed,"I have sinned!" This little baby often asked me,"Daddy, where's Mommy?"”What can I answer her? I could only cry silently behind her back. Once she was unhappy, she said angrily,"I'm going to find Mommy!" I had no choice but to drive her around in a car. Strangely, when she saw the woman, she said from afar,"This is not my mother!" It seems that you have a bottom line in her young heart, and she is still a three-year-old child. Ying, please come. Fang 'er needs you. Dad has already said that as long as you are willing to come, he is willing to go to Hong Kong with Mom to pick you up.
Dear Ying, come quickly! The United States had already sent troops to North Korea, and it was very likely that World War III would break out. Once it exploded, it would be impossible to leave. The United States is a safe place. Dad wants you to bring your parents, uncle, and brother here. Dad is willing to fund a hospital for your parents in Philadelphia.
He will help you reach Hong Kong safely.
My dear Ying, it's all my fault. God has punished me. For three years, I've been so lonely that I'm going crazy. Forgive me!
My dear Ying, come quickly. For your lovely daughter, she misses you so much and needs your kind mother's love. I will bring your precious daughter to Hong Kong to pick you up. My parents will also welcome you in Hong Kong.
The situation is getting more and more urgent. We can't hesitate anymore. Come on, my dear!
Please say hello to your father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and brother.
wish
an
Always thinking of you, forever yours
Chen Tingbai
× Month × Day "
After Luo Yuzhen read the letter, she was filled with emotion. It seemed that she had wronged Chen Tingbai in the past. His daughter had not misjudged him. He was indeed sincere. After all, her niece's blood was also of the Hua family's bloodline. How could she not pity her? Her niece missed her mother so much…Luo Yuzhen was put in a difficult position. How could she bear to let her daughter go to a foreign country? Ten thousand miles across the ocean, when will we meet again? If Hua Shiliang's case was really an injustice, wouldn't she harm her daughter for the rest of her life by holding her daughter back today? Even if the case could be settled, she could not let her niece cry for her mother across the ocean for her sake! The United States was pro-Jiang, and it was unlikely to establish diplomatic relations with the Great Party. Once her daughter went, it would be difficult to see her again…Ever since Bingying sent Chen Tingbai away that year, she had thought that her daughter's relationship with Chen Tingbai had been broken. Bing Ying had also told her this before, but she didn't expect Chen Tingbai to send her such a sincere letter today. How should he deal with this? She felt that as a mother, she should not ask or interfere. Her children's marriage should be handled by their own children. She returned the letter to Bing Ying and said,"Think about it carefully. Do what you have to do." What's the use of crying?"
"I pity Xiaofang."
"Which mother in the world doesn't pity her child? Then go and hug Xiaofang.”
"I can't bear to leave your mother, uncle, and brother.”
"But I can't possibly saw you in half!”Luo Yuzhen smiled. Her heart ached, and tears welled up again. She held it in and used a handkerchief to wipe away the tears in her eyes.
The curtain of the night gradually fell. The room was dark and quiet. The mother's warm hand gently held her daughter's hand, and a warm current of love poured into her daughter's hesitant heart. Bing Ying asked softly,"Mom, what do you think we should do?"
Luo Yuzhen sighed in her heart and said,""There is always a difference in the way the second generation thinks. You are a very opinionated person. These matters are related to your life. You should think calmly and make a decision. Oh, it's getting dark. It's time to go down and eat.”After saying that, she pulled her daughter out of bed and used a comb to comb her daughter's fluffy black hair. She asked,"Have you let your brother read this letter?”
"He's my younger brother. What's there to hide? I told him about Fang 'er.”
"What did your brother say?"
"He smiled at first and said that he was already an uncle. He asked me about Fang 'er. I said that he took her away when she was born. What else could I know? I only saw her a few times. She seemed to be like me and you. I heard that she looked a little like him. He hugged my neck happily and said,'Long live my sister!'But after a while, he cried and said nothing. I couldn't help but go upstairs. I don't know what's wrong with him. What did your brother say to you?”
Luo Yuzhen shook her head and sighed.""You still don't know that he's a person who enjoys happiness and worries alone!”Actually, Luo Yuzhen had already guessed her son's thoughts. He was reluctant to let this good sister leave. He was a very sentimental person. However, she didn't want to tell her daughter, afraid that it would affect Bing Ying's thinking. This elder sister loved her younger brother very much. She would give up everything for her younger brother. "Bing 'er didn't say anything. He's probably unhappy that we hid our granddaughter from him." Let's go down and eat!"
"I haven't cooked yet," Bing Ying said apologetically. -- Granny Shen came over in the morning to deliver an old pumpkin. She said that she had a guest at home and would not be coming in the afternoon, so she left in a hurry.”
"She doesn't know about your uncle, does she?”
"She didn't say, so she probably doesn't know. I didn't tell her either, afraid that she would get anxious again. She's a warm-hearted person." She helped her mother downstairs.
Luo Yuzhen said with emotion,"Her heart is mostly worried about us, so it's hard to be enthusiastic about her." It's getting cold. It's time to prepare a cotton jacket. Did you let her take that catty of silk cotton?”
"Look at my good memory," Hua Bingying said. I'll send it over tomorrow."
The mother and daughter wanted to cook, but they saw that the stove was in a mess. Luo Yuzhen touched the lid of the pot. It was hot. When she opened it, she saw four bowls of dishes on the steaming rack. They were steaming hot. The dishes were already cooked. Knowing that it was his son who made it, his son, who was used to being lazy, was really understanding. She was happy. When she brought the dishes to the guest hall, she deliberately amused her son and said with a smile,"I said, good son, how did you suddenly become a clever wife? Today's food was especially fragrant. Mom had never been so gluttonous and wanted to eat in a hurry!”
Bing Huan was really amused and said,"My good mother, please spare your son. You smell it carefully. There's a charred fragrance. The perfectly good white rice has turned into a two-story rice. The upper layer is rotten like thick porridge, and the lower layer has been roasted into black charcoal. If she became your wife, she might be swept out by her mother-in-law.”
"Mom is actually an evil mother-in-law. Then you have to marry a virtuous and virtuous wife in the future.”
"I want to marry a shrewish shrewish”
"Aren't you afraid that I'll grab a pot of ash and smear it on your wife's picky mouth to let her know that this girl is not a delicious tofu?”
Bing Huan laughed.
The dull guest hall instantly made Luo Yuzhen lively. The family of three finished their dinner in a harmonious atmosphere.
Bing Ying cleaned up the kitchen and chatted with his mother and brother for a while. He had a headache and was afraid that his mother would worry, so he didn't say anything. He only said that school was about to start and he had to prepare his lesson notes. He wanted to go upstairs. Luo Yuzhen thought that she should let her daughter think about it herself. She did not stop her and said,"Then go upstairs quickly. I still want to sit for a while.”
When Bing Ying went upstairs, Bing Huan said softly,""Mom, why didn't you tell me about Sister in the past?”
"You're still young."
"I'm almost an adult. Still young?"
"Now you know.”
"Mom, you're willing to let your good daughter go!”
Luo Yuzhen knew that her son was trying to persuade her to keep his sister, so she tried to persuade him,""How can there be a daughter who doesn't leave her mother's body? It's just a matter of time.”
Bing Huan could only come up with an idea. He said,"Can't we bring our niece to our house? It's so lively." Mom, I don't know why, but I miss my niece.”
"Silly son, if we are lively, won't others be deserted? How can you be so selfish as an uncle? -- Good son, grow up quickly. When you graduate from university, start working, find a good wife, and give birth to grandchildren for your mother, that would be really lively.”
Bing Huan was a little angry." If it's lively for us, it'll be cold for her family. I won't marry her!"”
Luo Yuzhen could only look at her son with a gentle smile.
Binghwan failed to persuade his mother to keep his sister. Since his mother had already decided on it, and it would be a waste of time, he went to the study room to take the book " Dead Souls " that his sister had borrowed for her and went upstairs to read in his room. Only Luo Yuzhen was left sitting alone in the empty guest hall. The cheerful atmosphere sank in an instant, and the cold air of the autumn night floated in the cold and empty guest hall.
The dark sky and the bleak autumn wind blew. It was probably going to rain again.
Her intimate husband had only died a few months ago, and her beloved daughter was about to leave. Although a son was good, he was not as considerate as a daughter. Although a son was filial, a man's heart was rough. How could a daughter be so meticulous and understand her mother's lonely heart? Ever since her husband died, no matter how busy her daughter was, she would always sit by her mother's side for an hour or two every day, chatting with her mother for a while to relieve her worries. In the past few months, thanks to her daughter as a pillar of support, her spirit did not completely collapse. His son was a cute and good son. He was kind and kind, smart and quick-witted. Like a man who had made a difference, his entire heart was focused on his future ideals and career. In the past few months, it was her daughter who had encouraged her hope and courage in life. She had shifted her vision from the traditional concept of a housewife to a career in society. It was her daughter who had awakened the spirit of caring about society and the fate of the country from the depths of her heart. It was her daughter who ignited the second spark in her life. She couldn't bear to part with her daughter, as this daughter was not an ordinary daughter who only knew how to ask for warmth. She was already an indispensable companion in her future life! How could she bear to let her go! She really wanted to run upstairs and hug Bing Ying tightly, begging her daughter not to leave her lonely mother. She didn't go up, not because she didn't dare, but because she couldn't bear to. She should be the one to make her own decisions about her daughter's matters. She could not let her daughter be tied down in the slightest. She was an open-minded and good mother. She could not bear to have any selfishness to affect her daughter. Chen Tingbai wanted her to bring Bing 'er and her uncle along with her daughter, but she was unwilling to do so. She was a competitive woman and did not want to live under someone else's roof. She was passionately in love with her motherland. She could not leave the land under her feet. She wanted to guard the grave of her deceased husband. It was said that the United States was the richest country in the world. Everyone yearned for it, and it was even a paradise for gold diggers. She, Luo Yuzhen, was not jealous, nor did she yearn for it. What she cherished was the green water and mountains of her hometown. The water of the Qingxi River was sweet and seeped into her heart. This was the source of her life. Some people would bring a bag of soil from their hometown with them when they went to a foreign country. Every time they missed their hometown, they would take out this small bag of soil and look at it, smell it, and pass the time of missing their hometown. Why bother? She was willing to stay in her hometown. When she opened her eyes, she could see the fertile soil. When she closed her eyes, she could smell the fragrance of the land. She walked thousands of steps on this solid land. Luo Yuzhen also thought that although this house was still full of flowers and brocade, most of her relatives and friends were already afraid of it. Some even did not dare to walk past the door and would rather take a detour. The counter-revolutionary faction was not only smelly but also terrifying. If he left just like that and opened a Guanghua Clinic in the United States, would there still be a counterrevolutionary family problem? Nothing existed, but he still lived a glorious life. Hua Shiliang was dead. He wouldn't know even if he scolded him a thousand times. It was better for him to leave. No! Hua Shiliang was not a counter-revolutionary. He was a good doctor that everyone praised! We are not the family of a counter-revolutionary. We are an honorable family of doctors! He had been honest and kind all his life. I, Luo Yuzhen, will stay here just for this. I want to clear the injustice of the Hua family. Perhaps I will suffer even greater humiliation and suffering because of this. I am willing to endure it, I can endure it. I firmly believe that since it is the people's world, one day, the people will be able to clear her family's grievances. There was no straight and smooth road in the world. There were inevitably slopes, potholes, and twists and turns in front of them. As long as one had the determination, they could finally reach the end. It was the same for seeking justice. This was a winding road. She did not want to go to America. She wanted to clear her name and stand on this land to tell everyone: Hua Shiliang was a good man!
Luo Yuzhen looked at Hua Shiliang's portrait. He smiled at her gracefully. She also smiled, gentle and sweet. She whispered to him, as if she was whispering to him during her first love,"Shiliang, I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay at home and accompany you. Binghuan, even Little Uncle isn't leaving. He's staying in your beloved hometown. Are you happy now?”She vaguely saw Hua Shiliang frown. Because he was unwilling to let his daughter go to the United States when he was alive, she said softly,"Don't be unhappy about this. Our daughter is already grown up. She has her own daughter. Let her choose for herself. If she really wants to leave, let her leave!……”Her tears rolled down her face, and she silently cried…
The leaves in the garden in front of the guest hall were dripping. It was raining. It was the sound of rain hitting the autumn leaves. It was sad.
Although the wind wasn't strong, it still shook the windows in front of the hall and made them creak, disturbing the quiet night.
Luo Yuzhen sat alone with the blue flame of the kerosene lamp on this cold autumn night.
Luo Yuzhen wiped away her tears and stood up resolutely. She closed the windows of the hall, turned on the kerosene lamp, and walked into the study with the lamp in her hand. She sat down on the rattan chair behind the desk and read Song Qingling's article carefully. Jiang Shanshan only took the part that she had already read. Bingying was right. When people were troubled, depressed, and sad, the best way to get rid of it was to read the articles of revolutionary great men. It would help people get rid of their depressed mood, cheer up, and be full of confidence in life. They would rush through the storm and head for a bright tomorrow!
Outside the autumn window, it was still windy and raining. Luo Yuzhen didn't hear anything. She seemed to see a strong and great woman standing in front of her-Song Qingling, with a kind smile, teaching her how to be a woman of the new dynasty...
The sound of oars on the Qingxi River could be heard in the night sky. It was a small boat that was rowing in the wind and rain. The waves were surging, but the small boat was stable...
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