The 80s Chronicle: Addiction To the Army’s Young Wife

"Your mother came here before, and I checked her. Her health is very good, and she doesn't need to take any supplements to maintain the status quo." The old medicine uncle went to a bookshelf in the room, and rummaged through the old books. In the end, a lot of books were brought over to Xu Ning, most of which were manuscripts, and many of them were missing pages. Nearly half of these books were bound books, the old style of flipping through them backwards.

Xu Ning sat down at the table in front of him according to the old Yaoshu's wishes, "I'm just interested in cooking, and I think the profession of a doctor is very good, and I want to get in touch with it."

Uncle Yao understood the meaning of Xu Ning's words, and said with a smile, "You're only so old, you're starting to think of a way out?"

"Let's get in touch first, there's no harm in learning more." She didn't directly say that she wanted to study medicine. In her opinion, a doctor is a very sacred profession, saving lives and healing the wounded. She might not be able to do it by herself, but it should be better to make some medicinal food. OK.

"These are all accumulated by our ancestors. In the past few years, the higher authorities searched closely, and I hid them all. After several years of hiding, some of them have become moldy, but the words can still be read clearly."

Xu Ning opened a book and saw that there were many characters on it that she didn't know, just because many of them were in traditional characters. It was obvious that she had read these books for a long time.

For the rest of the time, Xu Ning chatted with Old Yao Shu while watching, all of which were in the book, and Old Yao Shu also knew everything, and he would even explain in detail many things that needed attention.

During this period, Xu Ning encountered some points that needed attention, and would carefully write them down in a notebook.

Seeing Xu Ning's seriousness, Old Yao uncle also showed admiration in his eyes.

As dusk approached, Xu Ning stood up, "Grandpa Yao, I'm going home first, don't cook tonight, I'll bring it to you later."

The old uncle Yao shook his head with a smile, and said kindly: "Ningning is good, there is still rice in the pot of Grandpa Yao, don't send it away."

Xu Ning did not refute, greeted the old man and left.

After walking a certain distance, she looked back at the dilapidated small courtyard behind her, and suddenly felt very sore in her heart.

Not to mention his wife, that is, the son who had quarreled with the old uncle Yao and left, Xu Ning was full of sighs when he thought of it, it was so much hatred that he never came back after leaving.

The people in the village also felt sorry for and sympathized with the old uncle Yao, just because he was a very kind old man, and in the past few decades, the village had come to him with serious and minor illnesses, and if he had no money, he could pay on credit. Almost half of the families in the entire Xiangshan Village owed old uncle Yao money for medicine, but the old man would never ask for it, and whoever was more relaxed would just send it over by himself.

If someone wants to pay back their debts, there is no need for Old Yao to ask for it, and the condemning eyes of those in the village will make the other party overwhelmed.

Such a good man, how could his son bear the heart.

It's just that the other party has not moved for more than 30 years, and many people feel that his son is probably no longer alive.

Once he came back from the battlefield with a broken leg, and the government wanted to change places for him several times, but the old man refused to say anything, probably because he was worried that his son would come back one day and he would not be found.

Back home, grandma and mother have come back.

"Where have you been, come back so late?" The old lady was feeding the pigs and asked when she saw her come in.

"Go to Grandpa Yao's house and follow him to learn some knowledge about medicinal materials." Xu Ning walked to grandma's side, "Grandpa Yao is really not easy."

The old lady also sighed, "Yes, lonely."

"Fry a few dishes tonight, I'll send some to my grandpa." Xu Ning said and went into the kitchen.

What needs to be done at night, Xu Ning has prepared everything. There are steamed buns and vegetable pancakes at home, and only need to fry two vegetables.

Although Grandpa Yao said that there is no need to give him food, but although the old man has food, after all, he is old and his physical strength is limited after all. Their family is in good condition now. Since I want to ask Grandpa Yao about medicinal food, I will not be stingy This little thing at home.

Xu Ning was going to send a serving of fried pork with cabbage and radish duck soup, plus a small bowl of pickles pickled by the old lady.

As soon as he walked to the door of his house, he saw Xu Jianjun pushing his bicycle to get off work, with several large and small bags still hanging on the handlebars.

"Where is this going?" Xu Jianjun asked.

Xu Ning raised the food in his hand, "I've troubled Grandpa Yao in the afternoon, and I'll bring him some food in the evening."

"You stay at home, I'll deliver it." Xu Jianjun stopped his bicycle, took the things into the house, and went out with the food.

At this time, Uncle Yao was eating at home, the wattage of the dim electric light was a bit low, and the old room was a little dim.

His dinner is two pancakes, a cold radish and a plate of stir-fried vegetables, very simple.

After decades of eating alone, it seems that I have become very used to it from being difficult to swallow at the beginning.

Many people in the village privately persuaded the old uncle Yao to find another wife, so that at least someone in the family could help with the cooking and chatter, but he refused them all.

He always felt that he was an unknown person and was unwilling to harm others.

"Uncle Yao!" Xu Jianjun came in, and when he saw the simple meal on the old man's table in front of him, he felt a little sour, "You just eat this?"

"Jianjun, sit down." Seeing the person coming, the old Yao uncle greeted Xu Jianjun to sit down, "The food is not bad, it is much better than before."

Xu Jianjun said disapprovingly: "It was in the past, but now life is better, don't wrong yourself, this is Ningning's food, it tastes very good, that girl asked me to bring it to you."

He got up and went to the kitchen to find two big bowls, and served him the food he had brought, "Look, it's still steaming hot, these are the small pickles my mother pickled herself, it tastes very refreshing, and it's all delicious. If you like valuable things, just ask for them, there are plenty of them at home."

Smelling the delicious food in front of him, the old uncle Yao's lips trembled twice, "I told you not to let that girl deliver it, you still have to run."

"What's the matter? Cabbage is grown in our own land. This year our family has grown a lot. If you like it, I will send you some."

"Thank you."

"No trouble." Xu Jianjun sat here and chatted with the old man for a while, seeing that it was completely dark, he got up and left.

The old man went back to the house, slowly finished two pancakes, and most of the food went down. I have to say that the little girl is really talented in cooking, no wonder she wants to learn how to cook medicinal food.

Looking up at the sky full of stars outside the window, the old man's eyes were full of indelible desolation and emptiness.

In the past, there was constant laughter and laughter in this house. I don’t know when, this house has become lifeless. No one talks at night, only the sound of insects and crickets hiding somewhere, which makes people feel panic.

If his son was still alive, he would be in his forties now, so he should still be alive.

I really hope he is still alive, even if he never comes back, it doesn't matter, as long as he is still alive.

"Xu Ning!" Zhang Meng greeted her loudly as soon as she entered the classroom.

"Here we come." She came to the seat, "Why are you so happy?"

Zhang Meng's eyes widened, "You don't know?"

"Know what?" There is no exam recently, let alone any major events. Is there anything she doesn't know?

"The autumn sports meeting, you have been thinking about studying all day, and your mind is confused?" Zhang Meng said enthusiastically, "Our school will hold the autumn sports meeting this Friday."

"Oh!" Xu Ning suddenly realized that she knew this. The spring sports meeting is very lively. The school holds it every March. When Xu Ning came back from rebirth, the spring sports meeting had already ended.

The annual autumn sports meeting is held in November of the Gregorian calendar. There are few events, and all of them are running events. There are 100 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 1,500 meters, 3,000 meters and A ten-kilometer cross-country race.

People's cross-country race is to drive, and they also drive, but it is the No. 11 bus.

That's right, it runs on two legs.

There are many sports in the spring sports meeting, including high jump and long jump, javelin and discus, basketball and football, which are very lively.

Parents of students in the sports meeting will also come to the school to watch the games every year. Those who run well will get notebooks, ballpoint pens and other school supplies issued by the school.

Things are not very valuable, but it is an honor.

"So, you want to sign up?" Xu Ning asked.

She is not going to sign up, she knows very well what level of physical strength she has.

However, Lu Xuejiao in their class is quite fast in running. Every year, she is in the competition, and sometimes she is first and second, but she has never dropped out of the top three.

Zhang Mengmei nodded happily, "Idle is also idle. Our homeroom teacher will definitely say that the most important thing is participation. Friendship comes first, competition comes second. I'll sign up for the cross-country race."

"You are amazing." Xu Ning gave a thumbs up, "That's ten kilometers, twenty miles, 10,000 meters, and I had to run two kilometers on the playground before, a full 12,000 meters."

"What's the matter, just take a rest when I'm tired on the road, anyway, I can finish the race." Zhang Meng insisted on focusing on participation this time, "You have to cheer me up then."

"...Well, I will cheer you up on the playground, and you can run the ten kilometers by yourself."

"That's all."

The autumn sports meeting is held together by the junior high school and the high school. Of course, the results of the competition are calculated separately.

On the way back from school, Xu Ning and Xie Zheng talked about the sports meeting.

Xie Zheng yawned, and said lazily, "Let's just sit by and watch."

"Huh, brother Zheng doesn't plan to sign up?" Xu Ning was quite surprised, but she knew that Xie Zheng was very athletic, especially in basketball. When he was young, he liked his female classmates because of this. Simply not too much.

Overtly and secretly, I can't finish eating all year round.

"Surprised?" Xie Zheng chuckled, "I'm not missing, so I won't go."

"I want to go, but I can't run fast." Xu Ning was very depressed.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Xie Zheng beside him laugh out loud, "That's right, you better stop dragging the class down."

Xu Ning's body proportions are very good, her legs are slender and straight, and they look quite long. As she grows taller, her proportions will become more and more perfect.

But I have to say, no matter how she looks at it, she is not a good athlete.

Being made fun of by Xie Zheng, Xu Ning wasn't angry either. He was telling the truth, and she didn't feel anything to be ashamed of.

"Let's just sit in the stands on the day of the match." After laughing, Xie Zheng rubbed her black hair as a comfort.

Although after being reborn, Xu Ning practiced often in the morning and her breath gradually calmed down, but it didn't mean she ran fast, at best, she ran for a long time. If she ran a cross-country race, it would be no problem to persevere. Don't count on ranking, but Don't even think about sprinting.

Because there will be a sports meeting this week, the students in the school have also become excited, and it feels like everyone is in a super good mood.

On the day of the sports meeting, you don’t need to go to school on time, you just need to arrive before 8:30 in the morning, and the sports meeting will start on time at 9 o’clock.

Qin Xuejuan looked at her daughter and asked again: "Is it true that I don't need my mother to take a look?"

"Well, no need." Xu Ning shook his head, "You are pregnant now, there must be a lot of people in the school today, don't hurt anyone, besides, I didn't participate in the competition, you should stay at home, we should School will be over at three or four o'clock, and I will have two days off this week."

Seeing what her daughter said, Qin Xuejuan did not insist, and nodded in agreement.

She was worried that her daughter would feel uncomfortable because she didn't go. After all, it is not a busy day in the countryside today. Many parents will go to the school to see that their daughter cares about her, and she enjoys the care happily.

"Ningning is gone!" Xie Zheng's voice sounded at the door.

Xu Ning carried his schoolbag, greeted his family and went out, "Here we are."

The two came to the school together. From a distance, they saw many students coming with their parents. Many people were talking and laughing into the campus. It was very lively.

"Brother Zheng, aren't Grandpa Jiang and Grandma Gao coming today?"

"No, I don't have any competitions anyway, so why bother to be crowded."

"It's true." Xu Ning looked at the crowded campus, "My mother still wanted to come, but I pressed her down. There are so many people, how dare she come here."

"Third aunt stays at home all day, so it's probably quite boring."

"I can't help it. Our family is worried. I'm afraid that my mother will be assaulted by someone. She's only pregnant with a second child in her thirties. I'm afraid it will be very hard."

Xie Zheng looked at her, "Don't worry, Third Aunt is lucky."

"...Brother Zheng still believes this." Xu Ning complained in a low voice.

"I believe." I have to believe, even rebirth is at stake, there is nothing I can't believe.

This answer surprised Xu Ning, she really never thought that Xie Zheng would still believe in such a thing.

The two separated at school, and Xu Ning came to the classroom.

When she saw Zhang Meng, she really couldn't help laughing.

"I said, the cross-country race is in the afternoon, you are dressed like this now, don't you think it's cold?" Xu Ning looked at Zhang Meng wearing so little, and was really worried that she would catch a cold and get sick again.

Seriously, Zhang Meng is really trembling now. Hearing Xu Ning's words, she picked up the cotton-padded jacket on the table and put it on her body, but sadly found that she couldn't put it on at all. After all, the current cotton-padded jacket was given by the elders of the family They are made, and they usually fit well. Now she is wearing a set of early autumn coats. How can a padded jacket fit in? She has no choice but to put on a gown, which unfortunately does not block the cold.

"Hey, it's too early." Zhang Meng said discouragedly.

Xu Ning was so amused by her, he took off his woolen coat and handed it to Zhang Meng, "Hey, put on mine first, I'll make you anxious."

"Hey, thank you." Zhang Meng put on Xu Ning's clothes, and gave her his coat, "You put on mine first, don't get the padded jacket dirty."

Xu Ning's cotton-padded jacket was made for her by the old lady. The color of the clothes is very delicate, and there are patterns embroidered on the skirt, cuffs and hem of the cotton-padded jacket. It will be very troublesome to wash.

The cross-country race is divided into male and female groups, and each group has eight people. Zhang Meng volunteered to sign up, and Lu Xuejiao also signed up for cross-country. Of course, there are 400 meters and 1,500 meters. The remaining six candidates were called by Teacher Zhou himself. Xu Ning was not selected, probably because of the lack of physical strength of this white and tender girl who did not look like a rural child at all, so she was not allowed to join in the fun.

There are class rewards in the cross-country competition. According to the results, the class with the smallest sum of rankings will win. At that time, it will get a solidarity award for an outstanding sports class and post it in the classroom. This is a collective honor.

The two came to the playground together, and the playground was surrounded by people.

There were quite a few people on the playground at this time, all of them were students participating in the competition, and their parents were all around the stands.

Xu Ning looked around, trying to find Xie Zheng's location, but there were so many people in front of him, finding someone among them was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

After trying to find it for a few minutes to no avail, she simply gave up and found a place with few people with Zhang Meng, and stayed there.

Many of the teachers below are arranging competitions. The first one is the 100-meter sprint, first for the high school 100-meter male and female groups, and then for the junior high school.

"Ning Ning, come with me." At this time Xie Zheng came over.

When Xu Ning saw him, a bright smile appeared on his face, "I was looking for you just now, but there were too many people and I couldn't find you."

"I just came from the classroom, and the line of sight here is not good. Come with me."

"Okay, Zhang Meng, let's go." Xu Ning pulled Zhang Meng and followed Xie Zheng away.

The three came to the opposite side, and then came to the front, and saw Zhou Tao waving at the three of them.

"Here, here." Zhou Tao pointed to a few benches around him, and then kicked the classmate beside him, "Xie Zheng brought one more person, you go to that bench again."

The male classmate who was kicked was also not angry, he fought with Zhou Tao twice, got up and left.

A few of them sat down here, and many people around saw the two girls brought by Xie Zheng with understanding in their eyes.

Xu Ning is probably the only one who can make Xie Zheng care so much. As for the other little girl, looking at the interaction with Xu Ning, it is obvious that the two are good friends, by the way.

They seldom saw Xu Ning up close, but when they saw it now, many people started whispering, there was no way, this little girl was so white that she stood out from the crowd, and she was so beautiful.

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Zhang Meng: MMP, you actually said I was incidental? I don't want to lose face?