That was the kitchen.
Under the dim, incandescent light, two shadows were reflected on the mud wall.
His father, Yang Hai, was sitting in front of the stove, burning the fire. From time to time, he would bend down and put the dried rape stalks in. The orange flames illuminated his slightly tanned face, making it a little red.
Her mother, Zhao Xiujuan, who was wearing an apron, was standing by the pot and stir-frying. She was holding the spatula in her hand and constantly stir-frying. Because of the heat, wrinkles appeared on her forehead.
It had been more than two years since they last met.
His father looked much older than before. Because of years of hard work, his back was a little hunched, and his mother's face had many wrinkles.
Yang Dingtian could not help but clench his fists.
Although he had transmigrated, he had already integrated into this family over the years.
He could slap Yue Fury and say that he had done his country, his people, and Lin Sanbao's brothers no wrong. However, the only person he had done wrong was his parents.
When they should be relaxed and enjoying life, he left all year round, making them work at home and worry about him at all times.
"Ahem."
At this time, Yang Hai, who was in the kitchen, suddenly coughed violently.
"I'll go to town tomorrow to get some medicine." Zhao Xiujuan complained," I told you not to go to the fields, but you didn't listen. Now, it's serious."”
"The others have already started to sow the vegetables, but we haven't finished digging the ground. If we don't hurry up, it won't grow well.”Yang Hai said as he added some more rape stalks.
"How can the two of us compare to their family? If Dingtian was at home, we would have finished it long ago.”Zhao Xiujuan stopped what she was doing." I wonder if Dingtian is doing well in the army. Doesn't he get home leave once a year? It's been more than two years."
"You're just imagining things. Why would the army mistreat him? Didn't he say in his letter that he was doing well and had even been promoted?”Yang Hai replied.
"If you don't miss your son, then why do you read those letters all day?”Zhao Xiujuan snorted." I wonder if he's lost weight. It's so dangerous out at sea. I heard that there was a war last month. I wonder if he participated in Dingtian or if he was injured."”
As she spoke, her eyes began to redden.
The mother was worried. Yang Dingtian had been gone for more than two years. How could she not miss and worry?
"Alright, the army has rules. It was set. If he didn't come back, it meant that he had a mission. If he had time, he would definitely come back.”Yang Hai said.
Hearing this, Zhao Xiujuan quickly grabbed the spatula.
"Father, Mother."
At this moment, a sobbing voice was heard.
Zhao Xiujuan's body trembled visibly. She turned her head abruptly and saw Yang Dingtian standing there through the open window of the kitchen.
Blinking her eyes, the scene in front of her did not change. She immediately threw down the spatula.
It was her son.
It was really the son she had been longing for.
"Mother, slow down."
Yang Dingtian hurriedly carried his things and entered the house, afraid that Zhao Xiujuan would fall.
Zhao Xiujuan quickly sized up Yang Dingtian when she arrived in front of him. She was relieved when she saw that he was not injured." You've become darker and thinner."”
Actually…
Yang Dingtian was definitely tanned, but he was not exactly thin. He had been exercising in the army and his body had always been in good condition. However, in his mother's eyes, no matter how well his children were living outside, they had suffered and lost weight.
"Mother, I'm fine, really." Yang Dingtian spoke.
"That's good, that's good." Zhao Xiujuan nodded repeatedly." Hurry up and put the things away. Then, wash them up. Mother will cook a few more dishes that you like. It'll be quick."”
"Mother, there's no need to do it."
"Mother isn't tired. You haven't been back for more than two years. Mother is happy. Quickly go, the cabinets are all clean. You can just put your clothes inside.”
"Yes."
Yang Dingtian did not say anything else. As long as his parents were happy, it was fine. He took his luggage and went back to his room.
"Old..."
Zhao Xiujuan also turned around and headed back to the kitchen.
Before she could finish her sentence, she saw Yang Hai standing behind her, using a fork to take down the smoked bacon sausage hanging on the beam.
She even said that she didn't miss her son. This action was faster than anyone else.
Zhao Xiujuan muttered in her heart. Then, she went in and scooped out the vegetables from the pot. Then, she began to wash the pot. She was so happy that her movements were much lighter than before.
"Are you happy now?" Yang Hai walked over.
"My son is back. How can I not be happy?”Zhao Xiujuan's face was full of smiles." Are you not happy? Don't you want to have a drink with your son?"
Yang Hai wanted to refute, but he opened his mouth and said nothing.
How could he not miss his son?
"Alright, alright, hurry up and do it. Dingtian must be starving after rushing for such a long time. Go to the fields and pick some vegetables.”
"Alright."
Yang Hai immediately went out and picked a bunch of fresh vegetables that he had planted.
"Father, Mother, let me help."
Yang Dingtian came over after he put down his luggage and made the bed.
"Dingtian, you should rest."
"Mom, it's fine. I've been training in the army often. I'm in good health and haven't caught a cold all year round.”
"Is the training tiring?"
"We don't have as much training as the army on the ship. When we go out to sea, we can catch some seafood from time to time. Mother, let me tell you, the crabs in the sea are much bigger than those in the river.”
"Is it really that big?"
"There are bigger ones. In another year or two, when I've settled down there, I'll take you there after we get a house. The seaside is completely different from here.”
"Alright, alright."
Yang Dingtian's return immediately livened up the house, which was originally a little deserted. Zhao Xiujuan's laughter rang out from time to time. Although Yang Hai did not speak much, his eyes were obviously filled with joy.
After making a few more dishes, the family of three sat around a small table in the courtyard and began to eat.
Even though he was coughing, Yang Hai still insisted on drinking. Yang Dingtian did not stop him. He could only drink with Yang Hai while talking about the military matters. He did not mention the war, as he was afraid that they would worry.
After eating.
Yang Dingtian quickly cleaned up the dishes and went to wash them. He did not let Zhao Xiujuan do it.
After that, he wanted to say something, but Zhao Xiujuan kept thinking that he was tired from the journey and urged him to wash up and go to bed. Helpless, he could only do it.
。。。
That night, Yang Dingtian slept soundly.
Usually, he would wake up at the right time because of his biological clock, even if he had drunk alcohol. However, this time, he slept until past eight in the morning and was woken up by the noise outside.
He stood up.
Yang Dingtian put on his clothes and looked outside the window. Zhao Xiujuan was talking to Aunt Kong next door.
"Let me tell you, that girl is very pretty and has a high school education. She's teaching in the town's primary school. She's definitely worthy of your Dingtian.”
"Really?"
Zhao Xiujuan's face was filled with joy.
"How can this be fake? Why don't I bring you to meet him today?”
"We still have to wait. Dingtian has grown up. I have to ask him for his opinion. Although he said that he doesn't have a partner, what if he likes someone in the army?”
"Alright, if you can, feel free to look for me.”
"Alright."
Sweat.
Yang Dingtian did not know what to say when he heard the conversation. He had just returned and his mother was already arranging blind dates for him? It seemed that this hastening of marriage was not a specialty of the later generations. It existed in every era.
Thump thump.
Turning around, he folded the blanket and made the bed. Then, he went out to wash up.
"Sister, I heard that your Dingtian is back?”
As soon as Yang Dingtian went out, he immediately heard the voice of an aunt.
Zhao Xiujuan had already come over to welcome him." I just came back last night."”
"It's been more than two years. That kid Dingtian is really hardworking. Not only is he the first university student in our village, but he's also a military officer.”
"Not yet."
"Let me tell you, do you know that Xiu girl from the neighboring village? She's the youngest daughter of the Zhou family. She was Dingtian's classmate before. She's pretty and diligent. Bring her back. She'll definitely help you tidy up the house.”
"I know, Sister Xiu. You haven't talked about the marriage yet?”
"No, I heard that Dingtian was back early in the morning, so I went to ask. The Zhou family is in full agreement. It's up to you. If you don't have any objections, let the two children meet.”
"I have to ask Dingtian."
"Alright, come and find me after you've asked.”
"Yes."
After that.
Zhao Xiujuan came to look for Yang Dingtian." Did you hear that? Which one do you like?”
"Mother, I'm still young, can you take a break?”Yang Dingtian braced himself and said. It was not that he was disgusted by the proposal. He did not have the intention to do so now. He was just going with the flow.
"What's so young about it? You're already so old in the village, and the children are already running around.”Zhao Xiujuan glared at Yang Dingtian." Do you know how envious I was at that time when I was always looking at one person carrying a grandchild and the other taking care of a granddaughter?”
"..."
"Xiujuan."
Just as Zhao Xiujuan was about to continue working for Yang Dingtian, another middle-aged woman walked into the door." Yo, Dingtian is really back. I haven't seen him for almost two years. He's even more handsome than before. He's indeed a handsome young man from our hometown."”
"..."
Hearing the words of the handsome young man from all over the country, he suddenly thought of the fierce person in a certain television series in the future.
Aunt Huang, come in and sit." He greeted her and then said to Zhao Xiujuan," Mother, I'm going to help Father with his work. You can chat with Aunt Huang."”
"Go, go."
"Alright."
。。。
In the following time.
Yang Dingtian stayed at home and helped Yang Hai with some farm work during the day. Although he said that the allowance was enough for the whole family, Yang Hai, who had been farming for his whole life, did not want to let the farm be in a hurry.
At night, he would be in his room writing and drawing, mainly about the SH-60B Seahawk anti-submarine helicopter. He would have to start working on it when he got back.
On the other hand, Zhao Xiujuan was both happy and troubled every day.
She was happy that when she heard that Yang Dingtian had returned, even her relatives from other villages and towns came to propose marriage. Moreover, all the girls were very good.
She was troubled because she did not know how to choose from all the girls who were nice to her. Moreover, Yang Dingtian was not very cooperative and did not go with her.
And this was normal.
Yang Dingtian was the first university student in the village. He was not bad looking and was now a military officer. In this era, being a soldier was undoubtedly the most glorious thing. That was why he was so popular.
Happy times always passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, fifteen days had passed. Yang Dingtian's twenty-day home leave was only one day left. He had to pack his luggage and prepare to return to the fleet.
Although she was reluctant, Zhao Xiujuan still helped Yang Dingtian pack his luggage. Then, together with Yang Hai, they sent Yang Dingtian to the train station in the county town.
"Dad, Mom, you can go back. We have food and water in the army. There are also military doctors who can check our bodies at any time.”Yang Dingtian said in a deep voice," You must take care of your health. I've written down the number. If there's an emergency, you can call the town's post office and tell them to look for me.”
"Got it. Hurry up and go in. It's almost time.”Yang Hai nodded.
"Your father and I are still healthy. Don't worry about us. Work hard in the army and be careful.”Zhao Xiujuan stepped forward and straightened Yang Dingtian's clothes." If you don't bring a partner back next time, you must listen to me, do you hear me?"”
"I know, mother." Yang Dingtian hurriedly replied.
"Go ahead."
"Yes."
Although he was reluctant to leave, Yang Dingtian still took his luggage, turned around and walked into the train station. The train did not stop in the county for long. If he did not leave now, it would be too late to return to the fleet.
"Old Yang, will our son come back next year?”Zhao Xiujuan's voice was choked up again. She had been looking forward to it for more than two years, but she had left after staying for more than ten days.
"I don't know. It depends on whether he's busy or not.”Yang Hai sighed, looked at his wife, and comforted her," Didn't he say that he would get a house in the future? When the time comes, you can go and see if you want to. I'll guard the house.”
"Don't you want to?"
After a while, Yang Hai whispered," Yes."”
The old couple just stood there and stared at Yang Dingtian's back until he was completely out of sight. They then turned around and left reluctantly.
"Father, Mother, take care."
When they got on the train, Yang Dingtian saw Yang Hai and Zhao Xiujuan's back figures through the window. He could only say this in his heart.
Everyone wanted to stay at home with their parents and relatives, but the country also needed people to guard it. If the capital was gone, would there still be a home?
Boom! Boom!
The train started moving very quickly. It sped up and sped off into the distance.
The next evening.
Yang Dingtian rushed back to the Southern Fleet. Before he could go to the dormitory to drop off his luggage, the headquarters called him and asked him to go and find Lieutenant General Fang Zhennan immediately.
"What's so urgent?" Li Kaiming muttered.
Communication was not developed, and it was not very glorious. The military and local governments would definitely not announce it on television or radio. Therefore, they did not know what Yang Dingtian had done in Mian County.
"It's nothing serious. I just smashed a county's joint defense office and beat up everyone.”Yang Dingtian replied," Help me bring the things over. I'll go over first."”
"..."
The other officers were speechless.
Good heavens, this was not a big deal?
All of them could only sigh in their hearts. This captain, Madman Yang, was not named for nothing.
However, they felt that since Yang Dingtian was not allowed to take a full vacation, it should not be a big punishment. Otherwise, he would have been arrested and brought back to deal with it.
Very quickly.
Yang Dingtian went to the office of Lieutenant General Fang Zhennan in the headquarters.
He would soon know what punishment he would receive for that matter.
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