The Red Era: Living in Seclusion in a Siheyuan as a Boss

Chapter 550 Sister-in-law Yulan!!!

Around noon, Sun Xinchun and Li Erniu led several soldiers from the second squadron to Li Yulan's home.

They were not empty-handed, but were carrying half a wild boar.

"sister in law!"

"Sister-in-law Yulan!"

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The sincere calls of "sister-in-law" rang out one after another.

"Hey! The brothers are here! Come into the house!"

"Why did you bring half a pig? You finally have a good meal, how can you give it to us?"

"Listen to me, and take the rest back later. I appreciate your kindness!" Li Yulan said with pretended anger.

"Sister-in-law, we have left half a pork leg, which is enough for us to eat!" said a comrade.

"Sister-in-law, please keep it!" another comrade followed.

"We have the weapons in our hands, so it shouldn't be easy to get some meat?" another comrade shouted.

"How can we take back something we have given away?" another comrade shouted.

Comrades all tried to persuade Li Yulan. They respected this sister-in-law from the bottom of their hearts.

This is not only because of the sacrifice of the elder brother Fu Pingshan, but also because Sister-in-law Li Yulan herself is highly respected by the soldiers.

Li Yulan looked at these men who were not blood relatives but were as close as brothers with great emotion.

"I... your sister-in-law would like to thank you! But this half of pork is too much, and it will spoil easily in hot weather. How about I make more braised pork for you to take back and share with your brothers?"

Liu Wu didn't buy it, and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, if you can't finish it, you can make bacon. I want to eat the bacon you make."

"That's right. It doesn't matter if you can't finish it. Just make it into bacon and enjoy it slowly!" Others echoed Liu Wu.

Li Yulan was at a loss, and glared at Liu Wu in feigned anger: "You are the only one who keeps talking. Fine, I will smoke some bacon, and if you still don't want to eat it, don't blame me for being rude to you!"

Then she started laughing, covering her mouth.

It was rare for Li Yulan to be so happy. Zhong Xingguo, Liu Wu and others all felt that the trip was worthwhile.

"You guys sit for a while, sister-in-law will cook right away!" As soon as she finished speaking, Li Yulan walked towards the kitchen.

Li Erniu was good at all kinds of housework when he was at home. He hurriedly said, "Sister-in-law, I'll help you cook!" and then he started to act.

Seeing this, the other comrades also did not hesitate. Some swept the floor, some fetched water, and each found something to do.

They were busy as if they were at home.

Li Yulan saw this scene in the kitchen. She looked up from time to time, her eyes filled with emotion and tears flowing uncontrollably.

Seeing her quietly wiping away tears, Li Erniu asked with concern: "Sister-in-law, you..." Before she finished speaking, Li Yulan hurriedly said: "Oh, I was choked by the smoke, it's nothing!"

"..."

Li Erniu is a simple but honest man, but not stupid. He knows the reasons behind Li Yulan's wife.

Although Li Yulan rarely reveals her weak side as a woman, she is actually very strong and can be called a heroine.

Ten years ago, at the age of 18, Li Yulan resolutely embarked on the path of military service with a passion to serve her motherland.

In this war-torn era, she chose to become a medic, hoping to use her own hands to provide life protection for the soldiers defending their country.

After joining the army, Li Yulan was assigned to a remote military hospital.

When she first arrived at the military camp, she did not back down in the face of the unfamiliar environment and heavy workload.

On the contrary, with her amazing perseverance and learning ability, she quickly mastered basic medical skills.

During the day, she learned various diagnostic and treatment techniques from experienced military doctors; at night, she buried herself in medical books, working hard to enrich her professional knowledge.

Li Yulan's diligence and enthusiasm were quickly recognized by her superiors.

Two years later, she was selected to participate in a six-month advanced training program, where she systematically learned surgical skills.

This training laid a solid foundation for her to treat the wounded on the battlefield in the future.

In the early 1980s, the family planning policy was implemented.

As a young and promising military doctor, Li Yulan was selected to participate in this important work.

She followed the medical team to remote mountain villages to popularize family planning knowledge for local villagers and guide them in raising children scientifically.

In this work, Li Eryulan encountered many difficulties.

Some villagers have misunderstandings about survival due to their low level of education;
The customs and habits in some places are inconsistent with policies, which has caused many conflicts.

Faced with these problems, Li Yulan did not back down.

She learned the local dialect and explained the significance of the policies to the villagers in plain language.

She also combined her medical knowledge to explain scientific parenting methods to the villagers, winning their trust and support.

Li Yulan's outstanding performance in family planning work won her a third-class medal of honor.

This medal is not only a recognition of her work, but also an encouragement for her to keep moving forward in her future military career.

Later, Li Yulan took the initiative to apply to be transferred to a remote grassroots company.

While others were trying to move up, she took the initiative to go to the grassroots level where conditions were the most difficult.

Here, she is mainly responsible for ensuring medical logistics.

Whether delivering medicine or medical treatment, she is always at the forefront.

Once, a soldier suddenly suffered from acute appendicitis, and the company’s base was 50 kilometers away from the nearest hospital.

Without saying a word, Li Yulan picked up the medical kit and rushed to the scene in a military vehicle.

On the bumpy mountain road, she provided emergency treatment to the soldiers while directing the driver to rush to the hospital as quickly as possible.

In the end, the soldier received timely treatment and was out of danger.

The soldier she rescued in time was Fu Pingshan, and the two of them formed an indissoluble bond from then on.

Li Yulan’s experience in the grassroots company made her more deeply aware of the important role of military doctors in the army.

She not only needs superb medical skills, but also a strong will and selfless dedication.

This experience laid a solid foundation for her future performance on the two mountain fronts.

During the two years at the grassroots level, Li Yulan not only made great progress in her medical skills, but also developed her ability to work in difficult environments.

She learned how to perform medical work under limited conditions, how to build trust with the soldiers, and how to make good judgments in emergency situations.

These valuable experiences have fully prepared her for the greater challenges she is about to face.

The two mountain battles became a turning point in Li Yulan's life.

When the news came that she would be going to the front line, she applied to the army without hesitation, requesting to be transferred to the front line to serve as a frontline doctor.

However, Li Yulan's application was not smooth sailing.

The military leaders took into consideration that she had a daughter who was less than one year old and were worried that if something happened, the child would have no one to take care of her in the future.

But Li Yulan's persistence touched the leaders.

She said: "I love my children, but as a soldier, I love my country more."

This sentence not only reflects her sense of responsibility as a soldier, but also shows her courage and responsibility as a mother.

Her husband Fu Pingshan also supported Li Yulan's decision. In order to devote himself to the frontline work, the couple made a difficult decision. She left her young daughter to the care of her mother-in-law who was nearly 70 years old.

On the day of separation, although little Lingling was still young, she probably had a premonition of something. She cried loudly and hugged her mother tightly, not wanting to let go.

Li Yulan held back her tears, gently stroked her daughter's head and said, "Mom is going to do something very important. When I come back, I will bring you something delicious." This promise became one of the motivations that supported her to persevere on the front line.

In this way, Li Yulan and her husband Fu Pingshan embarked on the journey to the front line together.

When Li Yulan arrived at the front line, she was shocked by the scene before her.

The environment was much worse than they had imagined.

Swarms of rats roamed around the camp, and the bedding smelled musty from years of dampness.

Due to limited conditions, many soldiers had not taken a bath for several months and had an unpleasant odor on their bodies.

Faced with such an environment, Li Yulan did not back down. Together with her husband and other comrades, she immediately started working to improve the camp environment.

Two days before arriving, they walked through the entire position, learned the basic situation in detail, and started work such as water quality testing.

Li Yulan is particularly concerned about the safety of drinking water.

She found that many water sources were polluted due to the long-term state of war.

She immediately organized personnel to take samples from various water sources for testing, and developed a purification plan based on the test results.

Thanks to her efforts, the soldiers finally had safe drinking water, and the incidence of diseases such as diarrhea was greatly reduced.

In addition to improving drinking water conditions, Li Yulan also noticed that many soldiers developed skin diseases due to wearing damp clothing for a long time.

She immediately applied to her superiors for a batch of anti-mildew drugs and desiccants, and personally instructed the soldiers on how to use them correctly.

She also organized a large-scale clothes drying activity, taking advantage of the rare sunny days to allow the soldiers' clothes to dry thoroughly. With Li Yulan's efforts, the sanitary conditions in the camp gradually improved.

However, greater challenges are still waiting for her.

On the third day, a fierce battle broke out.

The wounded poured into the makeshift medical center like a tide.

Li Yulan is mainly responsible for treating hemothorax caused by open chest injuries.

In the simple medical environment, Li Yulan knows that time is life.

She must complete the operation in the shortest possible time to increase the survival rate of the wounded.

In order to save time, she often sutures the wounds directly without giving the wounded anesthesia.

Every operation is a huge test of her professional skills and psychological quality.

Despite the heavy workload, Li Yulan still insists on regularly inspecting the cat ear holes.

These small, dark and damp caves are where the soldiers live, and they are also breeding grounds for various diseases.

She and nurse Liang Lili often braved gunfire and bullets, climbed up steep hillsides, and entered narrow caves to examine the soldiers and treat their wounds.

In such a difficult environment, Li Yulan showed extraordinary tenacity and courage.

She is not only an excellent military doctor, but also a good "big sister" in the hearts of the soldiers, bringing them warmth and hope.

Li Yulan's story became a deeply moving chapter during the L Mountain rotation battle.

On the front line, the challenges Li Yulan faced far exceeded her expectations.

The cruelty of the war and the harsh environment on the front line put tremendous pressure on her medical work.

However, it was in such a difficult environment that Li Yulan demonstrated her extraordinary professionalism and perseverance.

Late one night, a rapid alarm suddenly sounded.

Li Yulan quickly woke up from her sleep, put on her clothes and rushed to the medical point.

It turned out that a team of patrolling soldiers encountered an enemy raid and many people were injured.

The condition of one of the soldiers was particularly critical. He was hit by shrapnel in the abdomen and lost a lot of blood. His life was in danger.

In the simple field hospital, Li Yulan immediately organized an emergency operation.

Without advanced medical equipment, sufficient medicines, or even a basic operating light, she could only perform surgery under the illumination of a few flashlights.

The operating table was made of several wooden boards put together, and the disinfection conditions were far from adequate.

But in this situation, Li Yulan remained calm and focused.

Li Yulan first quickly assessed the wounded's condition and determined the surgical plan.

Then she skillfully opened the wound and carefully removed the shrapnel embedded in the abdominal cavity.

Throughout the entire process, her movements were precise and quick, without any hesitation.

Finally, Li Yulan carefully sutured the wound and bandaged the injured person.

The entire operation lasted nearly four hours, during which Li Yulan did not stop for a moment.

After the operation, Li Yulan still did not dare to relax.

She stayed silently by the injured man's side, closely observing his vital signs.

After three days and three nights of careful care, the wounded man was finally out of danger.

When the wounded opened his eyes and weakly thanked Li Yulan, a relieved smile appeared on her face.

Such scenes were repeated repeatedly throughout Li Yulan's battlefield medical career.

In addition to dealing with emergency injuries, Li Yulan also faces another huge challenge: conducting daily rounds in cat ear caves.

Cat ear caves were the soldiers’ shelter and also a breeding ground for various diseases.

These narrow, dark and damp caves are often only about one person tall and require one to bend over or crawl to enter.

During each medical round, Li Yulan had to carry a heavy medical box, climb the steep mountain roads, and then crawl into these narrow caves.

During a medical round, Li Yulan encountered a special situation.

A young soldier stammered that he was fine, but Li Yulan noticed something unusual from his expression and body language.

After patient questioning, she found out that the soldier had lived in a humid environment for a long time.

Due to poor hygiene, he developed a serious skin disease, but he felt very embarrassed because the affected area was sensitive.

Faced with this situation, Li Yulan demonstrated her unique advantages as a female military doctor.

She said to the soldier in a gentle but firm tone: "I am your elder sister, what are you afraid of?" This sentence seemed to have magic, resolving the soldier's embarrassment.

After gaining the soldier's trust, Li Yulan conducted a detailed examination and treatment for him.

This situation occurred many times during subsequent medical rounds, and Li Yulan was always able to use her professionalism and affinity to make the soldiers let down their guard and accept treatment.

In addition to medical work, Li Yulan also faces the challenges brought by the harsh living environment.

On the front line, supplies were scarce. For a while, the medical station did not even have enough basic gauze.

Li Yulan had to find a way to use other materials instead.

She discovered that the soldiers' old clothes could be used instead of gauze.

So she organized a recycling activity for old clothes, washed and disinfected the clothes, cut them into suitable sizes, and used them as materials for bandaging wounds.

When food was scarce, Li Yulan also demonstrated her wisdom and creativity.

She discovered that there were many edible wild plants in the mountains, so she organized the soldiers to collect these plants to supplement their nutrition.

Li Yulan also used her medical knowledge to guide the soldiers on how to identify and handle these wild plants and avoid eating poisonous varieties.

Her efforts not only solved practical problems, but also greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers.

Under Li Yulan's influence, the entire medical team has developed an atmosphere of positivity and the spirit of facing challenges head-on.

Even in the most difficult moments, they can maintain an optimistic attitude and continue to contribute their strength to defending the motherland.

On the front line, Li Yulan's contribution went far beyond the duties of an ordinary military doctor.

Not only did she perform outstandingly in medical work, she also made important contributions to the battle on the front line in many aspects.

First, Li Yulan made outstanding contributions to improving battlefield sanitary conditions.

Soon after she arrived at the front line, she discovered that the soldiers generally suffered from skin diseases, diarrhea and other problems.

Through detailed investigation, she found that these problems mainly stemmed from unclean drinking water and humid living environment.

In order to solve this problem, Li Yulan took the initiative to apply to her superiors to set up a special health and epidemic prevention team.

Led by Li Yulan, the team first conducted a comprehensive inspection of the water sources in the entire war zone.

The results showed that many water sources were contaminated.

Li Yulan immediately organized personnel to purify the water source and designed a simple but effective filtration system.

This system uses sand, gravel and carbon blocks that are widely available locally and are specially arranged to effectively filter out impurities and harmful substances in the water.

This innovation greatly improved the quality of drinking water for soldiers, and the incidence of diseases such as diarrhea dropped significantly.

In addition, Li Yulan also noticed that the soldiers' clothes and bedding were always damp, which was the main cause of the high incidence of skin diseases.

She came up with an ingenious solution: using the terrain of trenches and cat-ear caves to design a ventilation system.

This system uses the natural wind in the valley to create air circulation in the caves and trenches, effectively reducing humidity.

At the same time, Li Yulan also organized the soldiers to dry their clothes regularly and taught them how to use simple mildew inhibitors to protect their clothes.

These measures greatly improved the living environment of the soldiers and the incidence of skin diseases also decreased.

Secondly, Li Yulan made important contributions to improving the efficiency of battlefield rescue.

She found that due to the complex environment on the front line, the time from when the wounded were injured to when they received treatment was often too long, which seriously affected the treatment effect.

In order to solve this problem, Li Yulan proposed the concept of "three-level rescue".

The first level is battlefield first aid, and she trained a group of "field paramedics".

These people are distributed in various combat units and can provide simple but critical first aid as soon as their comrades are injured.

The second level is the field medical station, led by Li Yulan herself, which is capable of performing more complex operations and treatments.

The third level is the rear field hospital, which is responsible for more serious injuries and long-term rehabilitation.

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Due to Li Yulan's outstanding contributions, her superiors have repeatedly awarded her with commendations.

She has also been featured in military newspapers many times, and has been hailed as "the most beautiful military wife", "the angel on the battlefield", "the good sister in the eyes of soldiers" and many other titles.

Many of the "Black Panther Commandos" were also rescued by Li Yulan, and they respected and loved her from the bottom of their hearts.

(End of this chapter)