Song Hongguo's melancholy only lasted for a while, and she didn't need anyone to enlighten her. She worked in the fields for a while, until she was so tired that she sweated. When she looked back at the fruits of her labor, she no longer had any negative emotions.
Now in the yard, only the open space on both sides of the entrance gate is still free. She has reserved it for planting potatoes. She had arranged it a few days ago. The two little guys have tidied up the land. The two of them worked hard for several days, digging deep into the soil, cleaning up all the weeds, breaking up the larger soil and garbage carefully, and spreading some fertilizer in advance before planting.
Planting potatoes is not a hassle. It is similar to burying sweet potato seedlings. It does not require ridging and saves a process. Cut the sprouted potatoes into small pieces. Before planting, wrap the cut with plant ash, bury a thin layer of soil, and sprinkle Just fill it with water and wait for seedlings to grow.
This feeling of waiting gave both mother and son a sense of accomplishment. Even though their hands were covered with mud and their shoes and clothes were a little dirty. In the past, Song Hongguo would have felt tired, but now she only felt warm.
She is becoming more and more integrated into the current environment.
After planting the potatoes, she simply washed up. Song Hongguo patted the soil on her body, put on her apron and started making breakfast. Since the last time they ate hand-made noodles, mother and son fell in love with them and were reluctant to use pure white noodles. But the taste of the mixed noodles is not much different, and it saves on fine grains. Ling Zhi took over the job of kneading the noodles, Song Hongguo made the stew, and Ling Yuan made the fire. The three of them cooperated tacitly, and it only took half an hour to eat deliciously. Serve the braised noodles.
After the meal, Song Hongguo changed into clean clothes and rode her bicycle to work. When she arrived at the entrance of the village, she saw Zhao Yulian standing under the old locust tree, looking a little anxious, as if she was waiting for someone.
She got out of the car to say hello. When Zhao Yulian saw her, she looked obviously relieved, but hesitated to speak.
Are you waiting for her but embarrassed to say anything? Song Hongguo thought of her kindness to him and took the initiative to ask, "Second aunt, if you need anything, just tell me. If I can help, I won't refuse..."
What she said was very sincere. Seeing this, Zhao Yulian said uncomfortably, "My eldest cousin's son is Hutou. He always coughs. I want you to help buy some medicine."
She thought it was borrowing money or asking her to buy food or something that needed coupons. It turned out to be medicine. Song Hongguo asked, "What medicine does Second Aunt want to buy?"
Zhao Yulian mentioned two names, both of which her grandson Hutou often took, and which are also commonly used cough medicines today.
Song Hongguo frowned. These two medicines have been eliminated in later generations. It is not that they are ineffective, but they contain an ingredient that is not safe to use, especially not suitable for children. It will have serious side effects.
Zhao Yulian didn't know. When he saw her frowning, he thought she was unwilling, and her face suddenly turned ugly, "If you are in trouble..."
Song Hongguo said quickly, "Second aunt has misunderstood. My eldest cousin's child is my nephew. If there are any difficulties in buying medicine for him, I will find a way."
Hearing this, Zhao Yulian's heart became warm again after being chilled, and she asked puzzledly, "Then you are..."
Song Hongguo smiled bitterly and explained, "I think the two medicines you just mentioned are not suitable for children."
Zhao Yulian was not surprised, "I also heard from the doctor who prescribed the medicine that it is not good to take it regularly. But if I don't take the tiger head, I will cough and I will vomit when I cough hard. What else can I do?"
Song Hongguo had seen Hu Tou last time and knew that his cough was due to the sequelae of a previous illness and a lung infection that had not been cured. Although the cough was a symptom, not the root cause, it would only get worse in the long run. She considered her tone. , explaining it to Zhao Yulian in words she could understand, and finally said, "Second aunt, if you believe me, I will prescribe you some new medicine. If you are not willing, then I will buy it for you." Any medicine you mentioned is fine."
She didn't want to help others make decisions, so she gave Zhao Yulian the choice.
Zhao Yulian thought about it for a moment and then made a decision, "I'll listen to you."
"You don't need to discuss it with your cousin?" Although she was confident, she was also worried that others would not understand. If Zhao Yulian's family was at odds because of this matter, it would be too unfair.
Zhao Yulian waved her hand and said with a bit of momentum, "No, I have the final say at home. How much do you think it is?"
As she said that, she quickly took out a dusty handkerchief from her pocket and opened it. There were several banknotes rolled inside, the largest one was five yuan, and there were a few coins.
Song Hongguo hurriedly stopped him, "Don't worry, let's wait until I buy the medicine."
Hearing this, Zhao Yulian looked up and saw that she was really not just saying polite words, but she put it away happily, "Okay, then we will settle the accounts when you come back. You don't have to save it for me. The money to buy medicine can still be paid by my second aunt's family." Take it out."
Song Hongguo responded with a smile. She hurried to work. After talking about the business, she got on the car and left.
Zhao Yulian turned around and went to Zhao Baoqing's house and told him about the matter.
After hearing this, Zhao Baoqing was a little confused, "You came to me so early in the morning to tell me this?"
Zhao Yulian glared at him with disgust, "Don't you have any other ideas?"
Zhao Baoqing was even more confused, "What can I think of? Isn't it a good thing that Hongguo helps you buy medicine? If Hutou's disease can be cured, your family will be happier."
Zhao Yulian rolled her eyes, "That's all you have to do as a captain. You are the tallest among the shortest, so you really have no choice."
"Hey, who are you trying to kill?" Zhao Baoqing stared.
However, Zhao Zhenhua understood some of the meaning and said with a smile, "Dad, the second aunt wants to remind you that if Hongguo can buy cough medicine, then she must also be able to buy other medicines. She is also a doctor and can see patients."
Zhao Yulian gave Zhao Baoqing a thumbs-up, "You might as well be Zhenhua. Hurry up and quit early and let Zhenhua be the captain."
When Zhao Zhenhua heard this, he had an exaggerated expression of horror, "Second aunt, please don't harm me. How dare I covet my father's position? I can't let him beat me to death!"
Zhao Baoqing yelled at him, "Get out!" before he started thinking about it seriously. After a while, he asked Zhao Yulian, "Do you want Hongguo to be known as a barefoot doctor in our village?"
Zhao Yulian said speechlessly, "Hongguo is a serious college student and a serious doctor in a factory hospital. Does she need the name of barefoot doctor? I think she should buy more commonly used medicines in the name of the village and keep them at home or in the hospital. If anyone in the brigade has a headache or fever, they don’t have to carry it or spend so much time going to the commune. They can just go to Hongguo. Although she goes to work every day, she is at home in the morning and evening."
"Are Hongguo willing?" This sounds like a good thing, but Zhao Baoqing is really not confident that Song Hongguo will readily agree. He now knows a little about this niece, and she is not a nosy person. .
Zhao Yulian said meaningfully, "Hongguo should agree. Before digging kudzu and yam, the villagers thought of her well, that is, for a while, who will remember it as time goes by? But if she can handle this matter, then everything will be done in the future." We have something to fall back on, after all, if people eat whole grains, who can avoid getting sick?"
