After the winter vacation, the new semester started. Huang Chengcheng did not go to school again, but went to the Xiangjiang Ballet.
Her seat became vacant.
Many students wanted to sit over, but Xiang Nan didn't agree.
He no longer wants his deskmate.
After the new semester started, because there were only less than five months left before the college entrance examination, the learning atmosphere in the class became even more intense.
Everyone was busy reviewing, only Hua Biao was worried, holding a copy of "Folk Medicinal Prescriptions" and thinking about it.
"What's going on, Hua Biao, are you sick?" Xiang Nan asked with concern when he saw it.
"It's okay." Hua Biao waved his hand.
"We are all friends, just talk if you have any difficulties." Xiang Nan advised him, "Is your grandma sick?"
"How do you know?" Hua Biao asked in surprise.
"Needless to say, Grandma Hua hasn't left the stall for three days. If she wasn't sick, how could she be willing to rest." Xiang Nan waved his hand.
When Hua Biao heard this, he sighed, pulled Xiang Nan aside, frowned and said, "My grandma is now sober and confused. When she is sober, she is just like a normal person, but when she is confused, she doesn't even recognize me. "
"Your grandma's symptoms sound very much like Alzheimer's disease." Xiang Nan blinked and said.
"What disease?" Hua Biao was stunned.
"It's commonly known as Alzheimer's disease." Xiang Nan explained, "I suggest you take grandma for a check-up. Although this disease cannot be cured, if treated early, the symptoms can be cleared up."
Hua Biao nodded after hearing this.
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Two days later, Hua Biao told Xiang Nan with a sad face that his grandma had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
"I really don't know what to do." He frowned.
He didn't expect that his life would be so tragic. He lost his parents when he was young, and he finally grew up, but his grandmother got this disease again, which made him really painful.
"Don't worry Hua Biao, we are still here." Xiang Nan comforted him, "Although Alzheimer's disease is difficult to cure, there are ways to slow down the symptoms.
In this way, I will go back and check the information and ask people to see if there is any good recipe. "
"Well, thank you Li Yu." Hua Biao said gratefully.
"You're welcome, we're all friends." Xiang Nan waved his hand.
…
Two days later, Xiang Nan handed over the Chinese medicine prescription he drew up to Hua Biao.
"Hua Biao, this prescription was bought by a friend of my dad's friend. It is said that it was prescribed by a very famous old Chinese medicine practitioner." He explained, "You can give it to grandma to try. If it doesn't work, we will find another way. ."
Hua Biao nodded after hearing this.
Now he is a little sick and wants to seek medical treatment urgently. As long as it is a recipe, no matter whether it works or not, I want to give it a try.
Later, Hua Biao got the prescription given by Xiang Nan and gave it to her grandma. As expected, the symptoms were relieved.
After Grandma Hua took the medicine, the times when she was confused began to decrease, and the times when she was awake gradually increased. Hua Biao was relieved when she saw this.
"Li Yu, thank you so much. After using the prescription you gave me, my grandma's condition has improved a lot." He said happily to Xiang Nan.
Xiang Nan nodded.
He gave Hua Biao a prescription that clears the mind, refreshes the brain, and replenishes vitality, which has a certain effect on Alzheimer's disease. But it is a pity that it can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause.
"Hua Biao, you're welcome. If you encounter difficulties in the future, just ask." He comforted him without saying anything more.
Hua Biao is already very difficult, and Xiang Nan doesn't want to add to his psychological burden.
…
And entering the new year, Hua Biao's family was not the only one to have trouble.
The parents of many classmates in the class have suffered from layoffs, losing their jobs, and their lives have been affected.
The classmates were naturally affected, and many of them grew up overnight.
People who were laughing and joking before now have no intention of having fun anymore.
People who used to spend money lavishly now no longer dare to spend a penny.
People who didn’t know their parents’ suffering before now know how difficult it is for them.
Even Factory 301 couldn't hold on anymore, which made Li Guoxiu sigh.
"Dad, why don't you stop being the director of this factory? I'll give you a sum of money and let's do other business." Xiang Nan couldn't help but persuade him when he saw this.
Although he originally planned to buy the factory when he had money, now it seems that the factory will not last until he wants to buy it.
In this case, it is better to make plans in advance. He had already figured out a way out for his father, so he bought a face and opened an Internet cafe.
From the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century, it was the time when the Internet was booming, and it was also the time when Internet cafes were most prosperous. If you open an Internet cafe with hundreds of machines near the school, it will cost you 5,000 yuan a day.
In addition to selling some tobacco, alcoholic beverages, snacks and point cards, the net profit in a month is 70,000 to 80,000 yuan. It takes one year to recover the capital, two years to make a net profit, and three years to become a millionaire.
"No, I am the factory director, I have to persist until the end." Li Guoxiu shook his head.
Xiang Nan had no choice but to nod when he heard what he said, "Then just try your best. Don't worry so much. It will make you ill."
Li Guoxiu sighed.
My son has grown up and knows that he loves his father, which makes him really happy. However, the factory's performance was poor and it suffered losses year after year. The employees were unable to pay wages, which really gave him a headache.
…
Yang Xi's mother Du Yuemei, as the financial section chief of Factory 301, naturally knows the difficulties of the factory.
Because he specifically called a pair of children to him, "Mom's factory is also at risk of closing down, and your mother may be laid off at any time. If I get laid off, we won't have money for you two to mess around."
So you two must keep up the good work, study hard, and with a good degree, you won't be afraid of not having a job. Don't learn from me. Once you are laid off, you will not be able to find a job. "
Hearing what her mother said, Yang Xi was shocked, "Mom, how could you be laid off? Uncle Li can't lay off you."
Li Guoxiu is the director of the factory. With him here, who dares to lay off my mother? !
"If the factory disappears, then who will have the director?" Du Yuemei said, "According to my estimation, Factory 301 will not be able to survive for a few years even if it can survive.
So you two must be ambitious, get into a good school, and find a good job. Otherwise, just wait to be kicked out at an early age like your mother. "
Hearing what she said, Yang Xi was touched.
In her eyes, her mother has always been a smart and capable woman who can handle anything. But she didn't expect that there would be times when she was powerless.
"Mom, I understand." She nodded solemnly.
…
Yang Chao also nodded, and then took out the exchange student invitation letter given to him by MIT.
He had received this invitation for some time, but he had not shown it to his family.
He originally wanted to stay in the mainland and start a business instead of studying in the United States. But if my mother is laid off, the family's financial conditions will not be enough to support her starting a business.
So he had no choice but to give up this idea and choose to study abroad. In this way, the road will be more stable and parents will have less to worry about.
