Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 661 Chapter 660 Is there a doctor on the team?

The whole family was very happy that Tang Zhitong was received by Him, but except for classmate Xiao Wang, no one else thought about it too far.

After finishing lunch in a hurry, Tang Zhitong did not take the soybeans that Zhang Guifang had packed: "Mom, this is all we have, keep it for ourselves. I'll find some other things outside, it will only be more than this, not less, it will definitely help uncle's edema go away, don't worry."

"Okay, then you take the meat and eggs, and give the money to your uncle." When Zhang Guifang heard what her son said, she took back the Huang Dou, but gave the meat and eggs to Tang Zhitong.

"Okay." Tang Zhitong didn't say anything this time. There wasn't much meat and eggs, and after all, it was Zhang Guifang's concern for her uncle, and there was nothing unreasonable about it.

Classmate Xiao Wang accompanied Tang Zhitong to the front door and said, "My mom asked me to buy meat this morning. I wanted to buy all the meat for March, but the grocery store didn't sell it. They said I could only buy 3 taels at a time."

"I guess they are worried about a bank run, so they don't have to sell if they don't want to." Tang Zhitong replied casually. A bank run was just an excuse. Right now the supply of pork is even tighter than grain. The grocery stores are trying to let as many people as possible taste the meat. It's a bit like egalitarianism, but Tang Zhitong didn't say it.

"Hey, did you take pictures this morning?" Compared to the meat, Xiao Wang was more concerned about whether her husband left anything behind during the meeting.

"I should have taken a picture, right? When I first went in, I saw someone carrying a camera, but when I saw him later, my mind went blank." Tang Zhitong scratched his head. Faced with this dream opportunity, not only was he blanked, he also shed tears.

It was a bit inappropriate, but Tang Zhitong didn't feel ashamed, but rather extremely honored.

This kind of tears is not like the ones in North Korea where one stretches out hands and cries at the same time. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that it is acting.

Tang Zhitong could understand why the other members of the editorial board didn't cry or even joked with him. No matter how much they respected Him, they couldn't empathize with Him and deeply understand the longing for Him after going through all kinds of things as a social animal...

"Okay, drive slowly, be careful, go early and come back early." After hearing what her husband said, Xiao Wang stopped asking. Since someone was carrying a camera, it was very likely that he took pictures. She planned to ask Director Ye in person.

Tang Zhitong carried a backpack and rode his bicycle westward.

Because of Grandma Tang, Tang Zhitong went to his uncle's house several times when he was a child, and he still remembers the way.

Originally, Tang Zhitong was just dull, but there was nothing wrong with his brain, otherwise he would not have been able to finish junior high school.

After leaving Fuxingmen, Tang Zhitong headed west, passing Muxidi, Gongzhufen, Wukesong, and Yuquan Road.

After liberation, many large units chose to build large compounds in the west, which immediately boosted the development of the surrounding areas. The roads became flatter and wider, and green areas were planted on both sides of the roads, making them more beautiful than the East Flower Market.

After passing the cemetery in the west, the surrounding area became desolate. It hadn't rained all winter, and the wind blew up a cloud of dust. It was a typical northern rural scene, but some people were already plowing the fields.

When passing by the Yongding River, Tang Zhitong saw colorful flags on the river bank and someone was repairing the river embankment.

The Yongding River used to have many names, most of which were related to some characteristics of the river.

This river will turn into flash floods when there is heavy rain, so it is also called "Wuding River".

Every year when the mulberries turn red, the river dries up, so it is also called "Sanggan River".

Kang Mazi once tried to control this river permanently, but perhaps all he left for future generations is only the name "Yongding River", and floods will continue to occur as usual.

Faced with the huge property losses caused by the Yongding River to the people in the suburbs of Beijing, discussions on how to control it began after liberation. Construction of the Guanting Reservoir began in 51 and was completed in May 54.

With the Guanting Reservoir as an example, more than 200 large and small reservoirs, hydropower stations, sluice dams and other projects have been built on the Yongding River, which have indeed brought convenience to people's lives.

When Tang Zhitong arrived at his uncle's house in his memory, the wooden door was open.

Tang Zhitong looked around to see if there was anyone around, so he grabbed half a piece of peanut meal from the space, held it in one hand, and walked into the door while pushing his bicycle with the other hand.

It might be because Zhang Chengping walked slowly. Not long after he got home, Tang Zhitong stood in the yard and heard his uncle scolding his son in the house: "Why are you so worried about me? I told you not to cause trouble for your aunt, you can't cause trouble for your aunt. Don't you know how difficult it is for your aunt to take care of three children alone? How many times have I told you? Why don't you listen?!"

"Xiaoping is doing this for your own good. You're already suffering from edema, how can you care about these things?"

"You are the one who instigated everything in here. You instigated, instigated, and you only know how to instigate. Get out! Get out! All of you get out!"

My uncle and aunt were arguing, and Tang Zhitong overheard them outside the door.

I overheard what was happening in the corner accidentally. It was not Tang Zhitong's intention, but it was also a good thing. Since my uncle's voice was so loud, it shouldn't be a big problem.

"Brother Xiaoping? Is anyone home?" Tang Zhitong pretended not to hear the quarrel in the house, parked his bicycle in the yard, and shouted.

"Who is it? I'm here." Zhang Chengping responded from inside.

"Brother Xiaoping, it's me, Eucalyptus." When Tang Zhitong saw Zhang Chengping coming out, he walked over with a smile.

"Hey!" Zhang Chengping blushed and agreed loudly and happily. He turned around and told Zhang Yongxiang in the inner room the good news: "Dad! Eucalyptus is here!"

"Come in!" Then Zhang Chengping opened the door and welcomed Tang Zhitong.

"Okay." Tang Zhitong smiled, pretending not to notice the strangeness on Zhang Chengping's face. No one would want to be exposed after being scolded by his father, right?
Tang Zhitong called out as soon as he entered the house: "Hello, uncle, hello, sister-in-law, this is my sister-in-law, right? Hello, sister-in-law."

"Okay, okay, everything is fine. Is your mother okay?" Zhang Yongxiang was very happy to see Tang Zhitong coming, and struggled to get down from the kang.

"It's fine, don't worry. Uncle, please lie down." Tang Zhitong stuffed half a piece of peanut meal in his hand into Zhang Chengping's arms and went forward to support Zhang Yongxiang.

"Oh! It's my fault. I have caused you trouble." Zhang Yongxiang didn't know whether he was happy or ashamed, and he shed two lines of tears.

"Look at what you said. We are all close relatives. Who doesn't have problems? I even ate the sweet potatoes you gave me in the early years." Zhang Yongxiang was reluctant to lie down, so Tang Zhitong helped him lean against the wall.

"It's different. I didn't protect your mother back then, and I feel guilty about it." Zhang Yongxiang felt uncomfortable whenever he thought about it.

"Hey, as a junior, I can't comment on what happened back then, but my mom is doing okay." Tang Zhitong was at a loss for words. If he had protected her back then, he would have been fine, right?
"That's because your grandma is kind-hearted." Zhang Yongxiang wiped his tears and changed the subject: "Why are you taking things here again, kid? Take them back when you leave. It's not that difficult for me."

"Hehe, my mother was worried about you. When she heard that you had edema, she wanted to give Brother Xiaoping some money and let him take you to the hospital. Brother Xiaoping refused to go, so he rushed me here as soon as I got back. Don't worry, eat it. I asked the doctor, and this peanut meal is effective in treating edema. Eat one or two ounces at a meal, and you will be cured in less than ten days." Tang Zhitong explained the matter in a few words.

The reason why it was ten days was because when Tang Zhitong helped Zhang Yongxiang up just now, he found that his arms and face were swollen, which was different from what Zhang Chengping said when he went to his home. "Your mother...your mother doesn't blame me?" Zhang Yongxiang asked nervously after hearing this.

"I think my mother blames grandma, and you are just implicated. Besides, blaming you and caring about you do not conflict. My mother is probably feeling upset and angry at home right now. She is angry that Brother Xiaoping is disobedient and that you didn't tell her about your difficulties. In front of me, my mother has often said that you are stubborn." Tang Zhitong did not mention his apology, but smiled and comforted him in a relaxed tone.

"Well said, well said." After hearing this, Zhang Yongxiang smiled with tears in his eyes.

"Just take care of him with peace of mind, otherwise my mother's words will be in vain." Tang Zhitong reminded.

"Yeah, yeah, don't worry, don't worry." Zhang Yongxiang nodded hurriedly.

"There's nothing good at home. Pour a bowl of water for Eucalyptus." Seeing that the father and son had talked, the aunt was happy and told her daughter-in-law.

"Eanzi, have a drink of water." Zhang Chengping's wife poured the water in a bowl and brought it to the earthen kang.

"Okay, thank you sister-in-law. I'm thirsty." Tang Zhitong took the bowl without any disgust. He tried the water to make it a little hotter, but still drinkable, and then he slowly drank it.

"You and your mother make some pancakes, and we'll save the eucalyptus for dinner." Zhang Yongxiang was very happy to see this scene. He leaned on the head of the kang and instructed his daughter-in-law.

"Auntie, sister-in-law, stop busying yourself. I have to hurry back. I didn't finish my work at the company this morning, and I have to continue working when I get home in the evening. I can't delay public affairs." Tang Zhitong didn't even bother to drink water and hurriedly stopped him.

When at home, Zhang Guifang did not mention how much cornmeal she gave to Zhang Chengping, but Tang Zhitong saw it as soon as he entered the house. There was a bag of flour on the table, which definitely did not exceed twenty kilograms.

This is the Zhang family's life-saving food. Tang Zhitong would definitely not eat it here, so he lied.

"Well...there's nothing good at home..." The aunt looked left and right, as if she was trying to find something to eat for Tang Zhitong.

"Sister-in-law, we are close relatives, let's not talk about this. I will come over when the weather gets warmer, and then you can just make me some shepherd's purse pancakes." Tang Zhitong waved his hands and made a small request to make his uncle's family feel better.

"Yes, you can eat as much as you want." Jinzi said with a smile.

"It's settled then." Tang Zhitong responded with a smile.

Tang Zhitong chatted with Zhang Yongxiang for a few more words. After they finished drinking the water, Zhang Chengping's wife quickly stepped forward to take it and poured another bowl. This time the temperature was a little lower than before, just right for drinking.

"Sister-in-law, I don't want to drink anymore. Don't pour me any more." This time Tang Zhitong only drank half of it and put the half bowl of water back on the table.

"Brother Xiaoping, what do you do in the team now?" After some observation, Tang Zhitong had a good impression of Zhang Chengping and his wife, better than his sister-in-law.

"Go downstairs." Zhang Chengping scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed because there was a big difference between the two of them.

Zhang Chengping knew his cousin had a good job just by looking at his appearance. It was not like what his father said, that a temporary worker could marry such a beautiful wife?

"Anzi, where do you work? Is your unit short of people? Your cousin is very strong..." Auntie interrupted at the right time.

"Get out of the way! How old is Anzi? He's lucky enough to be able to take care of himself. As an elder, you ask Anzi to help his brother find a job? What are you thinking?!" Zhang Yongxiang pointed at his wife angrily. Judging from her expression, she would have started swearing if it weren't for her nephew sitting next to her.

"Uncle, don't be angry, don't be angry. If you get angry, no one can replace you." Tang Zhitong smiled and took his uncle's hand and patted it. His fingers were rough, dry, thin, and a little cold.

After persuading Zhang Yongxiang, Tang Zhitong answered his aunt's question: "Aunt, our unit is not hiring. We persuaded some people to return home a while ago."

As for what unit he belonged to, Tang Zhitong didn't mention a word.

After all, a sister-in-law and an uncle are different.

Before entering the house, Tang Zhitong heard that there was a quarrel and it seemed that Zhang Chengping went to his house only after listening to his sister-in-law.

After entering the house, within a few words, my sister-in-law had already said twice, "There's nothing good in the house."

Call it selfishness or calculation, Tang Zhitong doesn't care. Even for the sake of his mother and uncle, he can't care.

After all this commotion, the previously harmonious atmosphere became a little awkward.

"I almost forgot the most important thing. Uncle, this is what my mother asked me to bring you." Tang Zhitong looked at his watch and was about to leave, but found that he had no chance to take out the things in the bag since he entered the house.

"Eanzi, I can't have these, you take them back." Zhang Yongxiang couldn't tell what was inside the newspaper, but he recognized eggs and money.

"Don't worry, if I take it back, my mom will be angry again. This is a gift from my mom, she gave it to you, you should accept it. If I take it back, my mom will think too much." Tang Zhitong put the thing on the bedside, and without waiting for Zhang Yongxiang to refuse, he stood up and said, "Uncle, it's getting late, I have to go back, you should have a good rest."

"Then...then I'll take you there." After hearing what Tang Zhitong said, Zhang Yongxiang gave up and struggled to get up.

"Don't move, let Brother Xiaoping see me off for you." Tang Zhitong helped Zhang Yongxiang lean against the head of the kang.

"Hey, Xiaoping, send your brother off well. Anzi, go back and tell your mother that I'll go see her when I get better." Zhang Yongxiang was not in good health to begin with, and while he was saying this, he had already started to sweat.

"Okay. Sister-in-law, please cut some food for my uncle first. Don't let him eat too much at one time, or his body won't be able to take it." After Tang Zhitong finished speaking, he waved to Zhang Yongxiang and walked out.

Tang Zhitong pushed the bicycle but did not ride it, nor did he ask Zhang Chengping not to send him off. Instead, he walked and walked until he reached the entrance of the village.

"Brother Xiaoping, you graduated from junior high school, right?" When they arrived at the village entrance, there was no one around, so Tang Zhitong stopped and spoke.

"Yeah." Zhang Chengping replied sullenly.

"Graduating from primary school is not bad. You can be a substitute teacher or keep accounts. Why do you want to work in the fields?" In fact, Tang Zhitong wanted to ask this question when he was at Zhang's house, but was interrupted by his sister-in-law.

"I just can't win the competition. There are already people doing the accounting job, and I'm too young to be the team leader, and I can't convince others. I did work as a substitute teacher for a while, but last year they said there were not enough students, so I wasn't allowed to do it." Zhang Chengping answered everything in detail.

Tang Zhitong nodded after hearing this, and understood what was going on: "Brother Xiaoping, is there a doctor on our team?"

(End of this chapter)