Chapter 148: “go Eat Shit”
A female comrade surnamed Sun was pushed back by the look in the visitor’s eyes and hid behind Zheng Yue. She quietly observed Lin Heling and Song Xiwei, her eyes full of curiosity.
Who is this?
Song Xiwei, carrying her baggage in one hand, put it down casually on the ground and walked to the hospital bed, looking at Lin Shichang.
She frowned.
“Didn’t you injure your leg? Why… does your brain not seem to be working properly either?”
Lin Heling cast her a helpless glance, gently patted Lin Shichang’s head, and said with a smile in his warm voice.
“Call out to your mother, otherwise she’ll go call the doctor to check your brain.”
Feeling the touch on his head, Lin Shichang snapped back to attention, his eyes incredibly bright.
His voice, which had always been full of energy, was now wavering.
Full of surprise.
“Dad?!”
“Mom!?”
He looked at his parents with joy, his gaze unwavering.
Song Xiwei nodded, “It seems your brain is fine.”
Lin Shichang’s expression stiffened.
His brain had been fine all along.
“Dad, why are you here too? How are you feeling? Are you uncomfortable? Do you want to lie down…”
As he spoke, Lin Shichang observed his biological father, noticing that Lin Heling’s complexion was ruddy and he showed no signs of illness. He froze, his expression odd.
Huh?
After a few years, why does Dad seem younger?!
Normally, people his age would start to stoop, so why was he still so… upright?
Lin Shichang touched his own face. Well, his skin was rough from wind and sun. His father was indeed younger than him. Had he taken some potent tonic?
Lin Heling, as his biological father, could naturally see the expressions on his son’s face.
He patiently and gently answered his third son’s questions one by one.
“Zhaozhao found a good medicine, and my body has recovered very well after taking it. I’m full of energy and not uncomfortable. I lay down for a few days and nights on the train, and now I don’t want to lie down.”
Lin Shichang sat up straight, his expression surprised, his tone excited, “Dad, you’re better?!”
“Yes,” Lin Heling said with a smile. “Before we came, your mother and I saw a doctor, and the old doctor said I’m all better.”
What he didn’t say was that the old doctor was full of shock and kept asking him what medicine he had taken and how it was so miraculous.
Is there any more?
He wanted to buy some!
No need for much, just a tiny bit.
They politely declined.
“That’s great!!” Lin Shichang said happily.
He was handsome and heroic, his features resembling his biological father’s, with an inherent charm. He usually maintained a cold expression and didn’t smile much, but now, his smile was like melting ice and snow, clear and bright.
Lin Heling glanced at his son’s leg and asked, “Your leg… what did the doctor say?”
Lin Shichang’s smile faded slightly.
“Not very good. It depends on the recovery.”
He didn’t feel bad for too long and smiled brightly at his biological father, “Dad, would you be disappointed if I couldn’t be a soldier anymore?”
“Slap!”
A slender, jade-like finger flicked Lin Shichang’s forehead.
“If you can’t be a soldier, come home. Your father and mother can afford to support you.”
For some reason, Lin Shichang’s eyes began to sting, and he felt like crying.
What’s going on?
He was already a warrior whose will was stronger than steel; the word “fragile” had nothing to do with him.
Lin Heling pretended not to notice anything. “Your mother and I brought some ginseng. After we get settled, I’ll stew a chicken for you to supplement your strength. The doctor hasn’t made a conclusion yet, so don’t get discouraged.”
If Western medicine can’t cure it, there’s still Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Perhaps they could take Shichang back and have Old Master Meng take a look. He heard the old master was a highly skilled doctor.
And let their third son meet his twin brother.
“Ginseng?” Lin Shichang only heard that. “Ginseng?”
“What else would it be,” Song Xiwei really thought her third son had gone foolish. Look at the questions he was asking.
“You injured your leg and lost a lot of blood, so you definitely need to supplement your strength to avoid leaving any underlying health issues.”
Of course, how to use the ginseng would need to be asked of the doctor.
Lin Shichang was overwhelmed by the favor, almost crushed by the heavy love of his parents.
He waved his hands busily.
“No need. My body is as strong as an ox, I don’t need supplements. Keep the ginseng for Dad.”
Lin Heling smiled, “I don’t need it. You, on the other hand… your lips have no color, you need to be replenished.”
The family of three chatted.
The other two people in the hospital room were ignored.
Comrade Sun didn’t hurry to leave. After listening to the Lin family’s conversation, her gaze flickered.
Ginseng?
She cast a subtle glance at Lin Heling and Song Xiwei, a complex look flashing in her eyes.
The Lin Shichang family even had ginseng. How deep were their pockets? Thinking this, a hint of regret suddenly arose in her heart. Perhaps she shouldn’t have accepted Zheng Yue’s pursuit so hastily.
Consequently, her gaze towards Lin Shichang became somewhat resentful, with a hint of reproach visible.
She resented Lin Shichang for not accepting her pursuit sooner and for being too cautious, never revealing the Lin family’s wealth.
If she had known…
“Commander Lin, are these Uncle and Aunt? Why don’t you introduce them to me?” Comrade Sun asked, smiling at Lin Shichang, acting as if they were close.
Lin Shichang looked baffled: “?”
Is there something wrong with his brain?
Lin Heling frowned but remained silent.
He was a refined and gentle person and couldn’t say anything harsh to anyone.
Song Xiwei turned around, as if just noticing Zheng Yue and Comrade Sun were still there, “Why are you still here?”
Her expression was unwelcoming.
Comrade Sun’s smile froze on her face.
“Aunt…”
Before she could finish half a sentence, Song Xiwei raised her hand and made a stopping gesture, saying directly and impolitely, “Who is your aunt? Don’t try to get close. I heard everything you and your boyfriend were saying outside the door. I didn’t act because I didn’t want to argue with a junior, so don’t force me to slap you.”
“Get out, your fake sincerity is sickening.”
The guard, who had been acting as a wall decoration, was dumbfounded.
!!
Looking at the commander’s mother, his eyes were full of admiration.
She really dares to speak.
She speaks so well!
So satisfying!
The knot of anger in their chests was instantly blown away.
This is how they should be retorted!
The Zheng surnamed and Sun surnamed people were not good people, and they both bullied their commander.
Comrade Sun stood there stunned, unable to react for a moment.
Zheng Yue’s hands, hanging by his pants, clenched into fists, but he didn’t show it on his face. He even smiled apologetically, “Commander is implicated by me, it has nothing to do with Comrade Sun. Aunt, treating a young girl like this, are you disrespectful because you’re old?”
This remark angered Song Xiwei.
She jumped up abruptly, walked menacingly towards Zheng Yue, grabbed him by the collar, choked his neck, and dragged him out of the hospital room.
Zheng Yue instinctively resisted but couldn’t break free from the hands in front of him, his face turning red.
“What are you doing…”
Before he could finish speaking.
Song Xiwei threw him more than two meters away.
Zheng Yue lost his footing, staggered back, and his back hit the wall, his face looking unpleasant.
Looking at Song Xiwei, his eyes were like looking at a monster.
He was in his prime, how could he not even break free from a woman’s grip?
The self-important Zheng Yue was greatly hit.
At this moment, Lin Heling appeared at the door and, in front of all the onlookers, said, “Comrade, if you truly appreciate my son saving your life, please don’t come here again. We, as parents, truly can’t stand it.”
One sentence greatly piqued the curiosity of the melon-eating crowd.
“I’ve never seen someone continuously provoke an injured person, let alone when my son is your savior. Your behavior… is really going too far.”
There are some things that Lin Shichang finds difficult to do, but his parents acting is indeed the most appropriate.
And sometimes, all it takes is a small spark for the fire to spread.
Everyone: …Hiss!
Provoking the injured?
And their savior.
Those present looked at each other, two or three people huddled together whispering.
“What’s going on?” someone asked curiously, catching someone to ask for the reason.
Someone on the scene actually knew, “I know, I know.”
“Commander Lin of the Third Battalion is staying in that hospital room. He injured his leg on a mission. I heard that his squad member Zheng Yue was reckless and impulsive, almost causing a catastrophe. At the critical moment, Commander Lin turned the tide. He was shot in the leg while saving Zheng Yue. The doctor said his leg… might not recover well, and he’ll have to leave the army.”
People in this era were simple and honest, with very few heartless individuals.
Hearing the popularization from the knowledgeable person, the enthusiastic crowd became angry.
There were even those who hated evil as they hated vice, who threw the diapers they were holding onto Zheng Yue’s head, cursing, “Disgusting! You’re a disgrace to humanity! Go eat shit!”
Some people started throwing things, and others joined the fun.
“Ungrateful scoundrel, you don’t deserve to wear that uniform.”
“Pah!”
For a time, all sorts of miscellaneous things flew towards Zheng Yue.
“…What are you doing!” Zheng Yue was annoyed.
He felt something sticky on his face, wiped it with his hand, and it was golden yellow, smelling so bad he almost fainted.
Looking down at the diapers on the ground, he understood everything.
He gagged a few times, his face turning green.
However, the law does not punish the masses, and it was not good to argue with these people. Zheng Yue wanted to leave but was stopped by the upright and enthusiastic masses.
The elder sister who hated evil as she hated vice raised her arms, “This piece of stinking dog shit doesn’t deserve to wear military green. I’m going to find the leader, who wants to come with me!”
“I’ll go too. My son is also a good man like Commander Lin. He’s a village boy, and it’s not easy for him to get to where he is today. With such a tumor in the army, I’m really afraid my son will be schemed against someday.”
Everyone at the Military Region Hospital had someone in the military, and they felt this made sense, so they responded one after another.
“I’ll go too!”
“I’ll go too!!”
…
And so, Zheng Yue was detained and forcibly brought before the leader.
Comrade Sun hid in a corner and watched the entire process. The aunties and elder sisters were too formidable, so she didn’t dare to step forward and could only watch as her boyfriend was taken away.
After everyone had left, she hurried away from the hospital, asked for leave from her direct superior, and didn’t leave her dormitory for several consecutive days.
When she came out again, Zheng Yue had already been sent back to his hometown.
However, as a result, Comrade Sun’s reputation was completely ruined.
The leaders of the Cultural Troupe shook their heads when they saw her, and other female comrades disdained to associate with her.
In the end, there was no other way, so she had to find an opportunity to transfer out of the Military Region and return to civilian life, with her salary and benefits halved.
This is a story that happened later.
In the hospital room.
Lin Shichang chuckled, “Mom and Dad haven’t changed at all, still so brave.”
In front of their parents, no matter how old one is, they are still children and will exhibit childlike behavior.
Song Xiwei said with a cold face, “Your father and I are not the type to be pushed around. Why didn’t you learn anything? To be bullied like that, are you a bun? What did I teach you? You even listened to them for so long, weren’t you bored stiff?”
Imagining her third son being ‘bullied’ like that before they arrived, she was truly full of anger.
Lin Shichang dared not be playful anymore and lowered his head to receive the lecture.
“Xiwei, drink some water, moisten your throat before you scold,” Lin Heling said with a smile to ease the situation.
Lin Shichang’s eyes widened.
His biological father, oh.
“Dad, I want water too!” Using his status as a patient, he made a request.
Lin Heling handed his son a cup of water and brought it to him, “Drink up. Are you hungry?”
Lin Shichang took a sip of water, his heart bubbling with joy.
I’m so happy.
“I’m not hungry. Dad, Mom, are you staying at the guesthouse?”
Song Xiwei was no longer angry after scolding her son, “Yes.”
The guard was incredibly observant and proactively said, “Commander, you talk to Uncle and Aunt first. I’ll go book a room and bring the luggage over.”
Song Xiwei was not overly formal, “Okay, thank you. I’ll treat you to a meal another day.”
As she spoke, she handed the letter of introduction to the young man.
The guard picked up the luggage and hurried towards the guesthouse.
After booking the room, he didn’t rush back but quietly went to watch Zheng Yue’s spectacle.
Only the Lin family of three remained in the hospital room.
Lin Shichang asked the question he cared about most, “Dad, was Xiao Si really found? What exactly happened? That telegram didn’t explain clearly, I’m really curious, tell me quickly.”
His biological younger brother.
The person who came into this world with him, even if they hadn’t met, he felt a great fondness and was eager to see him.
Lin Heling was skilled at storytelling and told his third son about the process of recognizing Meng Jiusi.
After listening, Lin Shichang smiled.
“Zhaozhao is truly meticulous.”
Thinking of his fourth brother’s difficult situation, he silently calculated the money and ration coupons he had, thinking about what to get for his brother.
“Dad, how are Zhaozhao and Da Zai?”
Lin Heling said, “They are very well. Zhaozhao has become a salesperson at the supply and marketing cooperative, and we are building a new house. By the way, Cheng Huai has come home for a visit.”
“Brother-in-law is home…” Lin Shichang’s eyebrows slightly raised, “Zhaozhao has someone to boss around now.”
Song Xiwei thought to herself, even if her son-in-law hadn’t returned, Zhaozhao would never lack someone to boss around.
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Fengshou Brigade.
Lin Zhao’s family was packing their luggage to go to the Provincial Capital.
First, there were clothes to change. With the weather being hot now, they needed to change clothes almost every day, with at least two sets per person.
Toiletries needed to be prepared.
A camera.
A letter of introduction was essential. It was very important; losing it would have serious consequences, so they needed to ask the Brigade Leader to open a few more.
And food and drink. The journey by train would be long, and the children would go hungry without food.
Miscellaneous items, packing everything up wasn’t a small task.
Time flew by, and it was the day of departure.
The four children of varying heights were full of excitement.
They were going to explore the world.
The distance to the train station was not short, and they needed to take a car.
Yu Bao and Heng Bao were seeing a car for the first time. They looked at the approaching behemoth with wide eyes in shock.
“Mom, what a big toy car, it can fit so many people inside!” Heng Bao tightly clutched Lin Zhao’s hem, his palms sweating but not letting go. He knew there were human traffickers outside, and traffickers liked smart children like him, so he had to be careful.
Lin Zhao tied Qian Bao to her front with a cloth bag and held the hands of the twins.
“Yes, we’re about to get on the car. Don’t get distracted, you must stick close to me.”
“Okay.” The twins nodded with serious expressions.
The car stopped.
The people waiting by the roadside rushed forward en masse.
Lin Zhao was strong. She didn’t want anyone to be able to push past her. She bent her elbow slightly, clasped Yu Bao and Heng Bao under their armpits, lifted them off the ground, and squeezed onto the car sideways, quickly occupying a seat.
Gu Chenghuai followed closely behind, just in case one of the twins was left behind.
The family of six sat down.
Yu Bao’s face was pressed against the window, his eyes shining as he looked outside.
“Brother, I want to see too,” Heng Bao whined to his brother.
His brother moved aside slightly, “Can you see? If not, we can switch.”
“Yes,” Heng Bao said loudly, his voice full of energy, “Sitting in the car and looking outside is different from looking from the outside.”
Yu Bao nodded, “Yes.”
The sound of the car door closing was very loud.
Lin Zhao quickly told the restless cubs to sit properly.
The twins had just sat down.
Black smoke puffed out from the car’s rear, and the car started moving.
Riding in a big car was a novel experience for all four cubs, and they were all very excited.
Unexpectedly, after a short while, the energetic Heng Bao wilted, his little face turning pale.
