Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 687
Yesterday I promised my roommate that I would bring some prepared sauce from home, but it hasn’t been prepared yet. I have to take this opportunity to prepare the shepherd’s purse.

Back in the dormitory, Tang Zhitong took out a bottle of saline solution from the space, filled it with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sea rice noodle rolls, and salt, covered it with a lid, and shook it up and down and left and right for two minutes like a convulsion to allow the contents to fully blend.

Then I took the shepherd's purse dug by my roommate and went to the bathroom to pick and wash it.

There are no big basins in the dormitory except the enamel basins for roommates to wash their faces and feet.

Shepherd's purse is something that is eaten, and it would be a bit unrefined to use an enamel basin. Tang Zhitong thought about it and decided to use an enamel rice bowl.

Tang Zhitong only had an enamel rice bowl, so he boiled each bowl one by one, then scooped them out and squeezed them dry, repeating this process.

If you have the conditions to cut the shepherd's purse at home, but not here, just put the squeezed shepherd's purse into an enamel rice bowl, pour the sauce on it and mix it twice and you're done.

"The conditions are limited, so let's just make do with what we have. We'll mix it again after we finish eating." After his roommate came back from getting food, Tang Zhitong said, pointing at the shepherd's purse he had just mixed and the one that hadn't been mixed yet.

"This is already very good, we should be content. If it weren't for Teacher Tang's trick, it would be difficult for us to swallow the lotus berries." Dou Yongchang was very content. He could adapt to the cold-mixed shepherd's purse and thought it was delicious, but he always felt that it lacked vinegar. He picked up two chopsticks and put them into his rice bowl, then picked up the vinegar bottle and poured it into the bowl.

"Give me some too." Lu Jian's mouth was already watering at the sight of vinegar, and he imitated the vinegar.

The other roommates were no longer surprised by the jealous behavior of these two roommates.

Since the start of the school year, these two old men have been short of money and their consumption has been reduced again and again, but they would rather roll cannons and smoke leaf tobacco than go without vinegar. They even ask their fellow villagers which vinegar is the best and go out on Sundays to queue up for vinegar.

Although Tang Zhitong said to mix it after finishing the meal, the roommates had all gone through hard times and were quite self-conscious, so they finished eating what was mixed.

Tang Zhitong understood this very well. Since the supply shortage had been made public, the last fig leaf was like a thin layer of window paper, just waiting to be poked open by someone.

Nowadays, whether in the ivory tower or in ordinary people's homes, most people are calculating how they make their lives.

It is precisely because they have experienced this era that this group of people today still maintain the frugality engraved in their bones even in an era of prosperity.

With your senior citizen card, you can take the free bus to the scenic spot, and the scenic spot must be free for the elderly.

If you are thirsty, you can bring your own boiled water. If you are hungry, you can bring your own bread, steamed buns and pickles. The main goal is not to let the scenic spot make a single penny.

But their children and grandchildren are different. They focus on traveling light.

I'm thirsty. What special drinks are there in the scenic area? 20 yuan a cup? Buy it!
Hungry, what local specialties are there? Hot pot, Japanese food, Korean food, Western food, Chinese food, simple meals, diet meals, afternoon tea, barbecue, seafood... Eat!

Right now, everyone doesn’t have high demands, just a simple wish: it doesn’t matter whether the food is good or bad, as long as they are full.

As for this, most people can only hope for it, but it will never come true.

Tang Zhitong mixed the remaining shepherd's purse in his own enamel rice bowl and placed it on the balcony for everyone to eat in the evening or tomorrow.

In the afternoon, Tang Zhitong was busy with reports and homework. When he returned home, he found that Xiao Wang was not in a good mood.

"What's wrong with you? Where do you feel uncomfortable?" It's easy to catch a cold during the transition from spring to autumn. Tang Zhitong touched Xiao Wang's forehead with the back of his hand and asked with concern.

"It's okay, I'm just a little tired." In front of her mother-in-law, Xiao Wang forced a smile at her husband without telling him the reason.

The temperature of Xiao Wang's forehead was not high. Since she didn't want to say it, it meant it was not convenient to say it, so Tang Zhitong didn't ask any more questions and planned to go back to the room after dinner to talk about it.

After dinner, Wang returned to the wing room. Before Tang Zhitong could ask, he told the story: "I went to see Sister Jiang today. There was a woman in the same ward who also had a premature birth. The baby was too small and didn't make it. The whole family cried miserably. It was heartbreaking to see."

"Are you putting yourself in my shoes?" Tang Zhitong took a look at Xiao Wang's expression and understood that Xiao Wang was young after all and was about to become a mother, so it was inevitable that she would apply this situation to herself.

"Go away, I'm talking to you seriously." Student Xiao Wang pushed her husband and was unwilling to admit it.

"Well, seriously. Sister Jiang is in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, right?" Tang Zhitong followed Xiao Wang's suggestion and asked.

"Yeah." Student Wang nodded.

"You see, the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital can be said to be the most authoritative obstetrics hospital in the country, right? At least in our city, there is no more professional obstetrics department than this hospital. The doctor must have tried his best. If the baby cannot be saved, that's life." Tang Zhitong touched Xiao Wang's head, stroked his black hair, and comforted him rationally.

"But I feel so uncomfortable. I have worked so hard for several months but still can't keep the baby. It must be so painful for a mother." Wang understands this logic, but he doesn't agree with it emotionally.

Tang Zhitong sighed: "There is nothing we can do about it. We should prepare well and have enough food. We won't be like others."

The hard life makes people numb. They are busy all day long for three meals a day and have no time to be sentimental. Those who can go to the obstetrics and gynecology hospital are definitely not farmers in the commune.

But then again, no matter what the child's identity is, it is worth doing everything possible to save him, after all, it is a human life.

"I'm just afraid. When I met Sister Jiang today, she also said how difficult it was to have this child. She didn't like to eat whole grains before, but now she will eat anything that can fill her stomach and doesn't dare to be picky at all. Before leaving, Sister Jiang held me and whispered to me that now is not a good time to have a child, and asked me to come back and discuss it with you." Student Wang snuggled in her husband's arms and murmured.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here. I will definitely not let anything happen to you and your mother." All relatives and friends know about having a child. I have quit smoking, and classmate Xiao Wang has also learned some experience in posture. Wouldn't it be a waste of time if I back out now?
"Yeah." Xiao Wang snuggled into her husband's arms, put her arms around his waist, and buried her head in his shoulder.

"I'll ask the experts in the editing team later to see if there is any way to improve the survival rate of premature babies." From the strength of Xiao Wang's arms and her emotions, Tang Zhitong felt that she had not really let go. He could take this opportunity to learn about the medical level of the obstetrics and gynecology hospital and get some baby incubators.

The principle of the baby incubator is not difficult. It became popular abroad during World War II, but it was not popularized in China until the 1980s and 1990s when every household was planning to have children.

Before, Tang Zhitong was not in a position to intervene in this area, but now he is a member of the editorial board, deeply involved in the improvement of rural medical conditions, and a representative of the People's Committee of Sijiu City who has been received. As a pseudo-professional in the relevant industry, he can go for research, right?
This survey proposed the idea of ​​an incubator to solve the problem of premature infant survival. Isn't this reasonable? Moreover, I am a member of the scientific research class. Although my main research direction is national defense research, I can brainstorm and specialize in incubators in my spare time, right?
Tang Zhitong patted Xiao Wang's back with one hand and stroked his chin with the other. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that he was a little genius in integrating resources.

If I still can't figure it out, it would be a shame for my fellow book lovers.

Of course, this was just Tang Zhitong's idea, and he didn't tell it to Xiao Wang because he couldn't tell her how he knew about the incubator.

As long as the mind does not slip, there are more solutions than difficulties.

If the thought is not clear, then the thought will be clear, and great strength will always produce miracles.

Wednesday, September 3th.

During the morning break, Tang Zhitong took out a part from the space that he had made using a plug-in on the way to school and went to the research class to find Bi Bin.

As senior students, the schoolwork was relatively easy because some students who met the employers' requirements had already been selected, and the remaining students went to relevant units to participate in practice. Bi Bin and others were selected into the scientific research class and became permanent residents here.

"It looks good. Let me measure it!" Bi Bin took the parts made by Tang Zhitong and was very surprised. He then pulled out the vernier caliper.

Since the other two team leaders and some team members were present, Tang Zhitong was not modest and waited for Bi Bin's measurement results with a smile.

Tang Zhitong did not intend to argue with Tao Yingjie about his opinion of him.

Not being critical does not mean doing nothing. As long as the results of Group 2 and Group 3 in the next project are better than those of Group 1, and I can play a role in it, how can Tao Yingjie have the face to face my criticism?
As for the incubator, I definitely won't take Tao Yingjie with me.

Who knows, he might not even have the face to stay in the research class by then.

"Well done! Not a single mistake!" Bi Bin held the parts processed by Tang Zhitong, his eyes filled with the fascination unique to science and engineering men, as if a two-dimensional fan had obtained a unique doll figure with a short skirt and long legs.

"Team leader, does this count as passed?" Tang Zhitong acted in a Versailles manner in front of Tao Yingjie.

"If this doesn't count as passing, then what can count as passing? You did better than I did. Do you want to be the team leader? I'll help you!" Although the parts made by Tang Zhitong were made of metal, Bi Bin still put them away carefully.

As a professional sailing model athlete, Bi Bin participated in the entire process of model making. He knew the difficulty of production too well. It was common to rework a component three or two times, and there was no guarantee that each one would have such a small error as the one made by Tang Zhitong.

"That won't do. I'd rather work with your team leader, as that's more reliable. It'll be fine as long as he doesn't mind that I'm often away." Tang Zhitong waved his hands repeatedly. He made a part himself to reassure Bi Bin, not to steal his position.

"Based on the precision of the parts you make, I have no objection even if you don't come every day." Most science and engineering men are honest and what they admire most are people who are more capable than themselves. Obviously, Bi Bin is one of them.

"Comrade Tang Zhitong, why don't you come to our Group 2? Not only do you not have to come, but I can also pick up the parts when they are ready." The classroom was not big, so Shi Zhengze stopped what he was doing and happily started poaching people in front of Bi Bin.

"Mr. Shi, you are not kind. Does Xiao Tang look like a comrade who has an unsteady stance?" Bi Bin pointed at Shi Zhengze and scolded with a smile.

"I stand firm and will never betray." Tang Zhitong also laughed it off. The three team leaders were all seniors and older than him, so there was nothing wrong with them calling him Xiao Tang.

Several people were chatting and laughing, while Tao Yingjie could only stare blankly.

Tang Zhitong ignored him. No matter who replaced his friend, it had little to do with the person involved, because the decision-making power was not in the hands of the students in the scientific research class at all.

Tao Yingjie chose to target his classmates instead of going to the college leaders, which was somewhat like a bully.

This kind of person will be looked down upon in any unit.

Because he still had to attend classes, Tang Zhitong left the scientific research class after chatting for a few words, but was called out again by Teacher Zhou during class.

"Teacher Zhou." There was a male comrade next to Teacher Zhou whom Tang Zhitong did not know. Tang Zhitong greeted him, not knowing whether Teacher Zhou's calling him out had anything to do with him.

"Chief Yu, this is Tang Zhitong." Zhou Zheng nodded to Tang Zhitong, and then introduced the man in front of him.

"Hello, Comrade Tang Zhitong. I am Yu Yunzhou from the Human Resources Committee. Fortunately, I asked Comrade Miao Xiaoqin in advance, otherwise it would be difficult to find you." Yu Yunzhou was very enthusiastic and extended his hand to Tang Zhitong with a smile.

"Hello, Director Yu." Tang Zhitong responded to Yu Yunzhou's enthusiasm with compliments. Since he mentioned Miao Xiaoqin right away, he knew her identity was correct without verification.

"Ah~ I don't deserve this title. You can just call me Old Yu." After shaking hands, Yu Yunzhou waved his hands quickly. There were not many people in the Human Resources Committee who could be called directors, and he was not among them.

Tang Zhitong laughed. He was not familiar with Yu Yunzhou, so it was not appropriate to call him Old Yu. Section Chief Yu was more appropriate.

"Chief Yu, you guys chat, I'll go back first." Zhou Zheng smiled. He had already asked what Yu Yunzhou wanted to see Tang Zhitong about. This was a good thing for both Tang Zhitong and the school.

"Chief Yu, what do you want to talk to me about?" Although Tang Zhitong knew what Yu Yunzhou wanted to talk to him about after he introduced his unit, he did not reveal it.

"Oh, that's what happened. In view of the outstanding contributions you have made to the people of Sijiu City, the People's Committee held a meeting and discussed it, and unanimously agreed to recruit you as a representative. I came here to consult your opinion." The Women's Federation had been informed of this matter in advance, otherwise Yu Yunzhou would not have been able to contact Miao Xiaoqin. He didn't know whether Tang Zhitong knew about it in advance, and now he was treating it as if he was unaware of it.

"Oh! This... This is an honor. Thank you very much for the recognition of the leaders of the People's Committee. I will live up to everyone's expectations and truly speak for and serve the people." Tang Zhitong pretended that he heard it for the first time and expressed his opinion in a crisp and clear manner.

The next step is communication about the representative’s work content and issuance of relevant certificates.

The Human Resources Committee had already completed the process of absorbing Tang Zhitong in advance, all relevant documents had been sorted out, and even Tang Zhitong's credentials had been prepared. Yu Yunzhou handed the credentials to Tang Zhitong in person.

(End of this chapter)