Chen Lishu nodded: "In the future, everyone's life will get better and better. Now that they have money, more and more people will buy things, especially children's toys. Don't underestimate how much money they have. In fact, their purchasing power
It’s still very big.”
Liu Yuemin felt a little uncomfortable listening to the conversation between the two.
There are four sisters-in-law, and Zhang Qin has nothing to compare with her. The other two, one contracting for mountainous areas and the other contracting for supply and marketing cooperatives, are still discussing in front of her, which is obviously showing off.
"I suddenly remembered that it's time for Xiaofeng to breastfeed. The third and fourth brothers, you go ahead." Liu Yuemin turned around and went back to the house without waiting for the two of them to say anything.
"Every time she doesn't want to work, she either feels uncomfortable or has to look after the child." Looking at her leaving figure, Zhang Xiaoju couldn't help but say.
Chen Lishu smiled: "Forget it, there isn't much work anyway. If we don't do it, mom will do it."
Soon the two of them cleaned up the chicken and fish and began to prepare the dishes.
…
In a small village below a county on the southern border, more than 300 soldiers sent by the independent regiment were stationed. They personally set up the gate of the camp. Today is the Spring Festival, so they were posted early by the soldiers.
The red Spring Festival couplets are simple yet festive.
"Lao Gu, it's rare to have a rest today, what are you going to do?" Zhou Liang couldn't help but asked curiously when he saw him walking outside the barracks.
"Go to the county town." He had been patrolling the mountains before. Except for the first letter he sent to his family, he had no contact with his family. It was rare that he had free time today, so he wanted to call his family.
Hearing that he was about to call, Zhou Liang became more energetic and took two quick steps to chase after him: "I'll go with you. I really miss my son after not contacting him for so long. I guess he can call me daddy by now."
The two of them had just opened the car door and were about to get in, when they suddenly heard a charming voice: "Wait a minute."
Jiang Yuning has been paying attention to Gu Xingdong's movements, but since he came here, he has been stationed in several investigation stations in the mountains. Even when he came back to the camp, he would finish his work in a hurry and leave. It was rare that he could stay in the camp for two days this time, but the barracks were not something she could just take.
Close.
Now seeing that they were about to go out, Jiang Yuning hurriedly changed into a skirt and chased after them.
"Are you going out?"
Zhou Liang smiled and nodded: "We are going to the county."
"I just want to go shopping." Jiang Yuning glanced at Gu Xingdong, who had been silent, and asked cautiously: "Can I come with you?"
Zhou Liang went to pull the car door: "What's wrong with this? Come on up."
Gu Xingdong didn't say anything. After seeing the two of them get into the car, he opened the driver's door.
The village is a long way from the county seat, and because the roads are mostly mountainous, Jiang Yuning's face turned a little pale when the road was bumpy all the way to the county seat.
"Dr. Jiang, are you okay?" Zhou Liang asked with concern.
Jiang Yuning waved her hand weakly: "It's okay."
"Whatever you want to buy, hurry up and buy it. Meet here in half an hour." Gu Xingdong said, turning off the car and getting out of the car. He turned to Jiang Yuning and told Zhou Liang to go with him to find a phone booth.
Most shops during the Chinese New Year had been closed long ago, so the two of them walked around in a circle and finally found a phone booth that was about to close.
…
Chen Lishu had just put the chicken into the pot and stir-fried it when she suddenly heard the loudspeaker in the village ringing: "Chen Lishu, Chen Lishu, here is your phone number. When you hear the broadcast, please come to the brigade headquarters to answer the phone."
"Who is calling at this time during the Chinese New Year?" Li Xiulan came in with eggs and muttered in confusion.
When Chen Lishu heard that she was asked to answer the phone, she moved her hands. Thinking of some possibility, her heart suddenly beat violently and uncontrollably.
"Mom, do you think it's Xingdong?"
"Isn't he fighting in the south?" But today is New Year's Eve, so maybe the troops will have a day off.
Li Xiulan couldn't care about anything else and hurriedly turned to call Gu Xingping who was playing with the children outside: "Old girl, come here and take over the work from your sister-in-law."
Gu Xingping took the spatula over in confusion: "Mom, I don't know how to cook."
"Stir-fry as you like, add water when it feels ready. When done, cover the pot and turn on the heat."
While Li Xiulan was explaining, Chen Lishu had already pulled off the apron from her waist, and soon the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law quickly walked out of the kitchen and walked towards the brigade headquarters.
"Auntie, brothers and sisters, you are here. I originally thought that there would be no phone calls for people who are celebrating the New Year. I have already packed up and prepared to go home, but who knew that Dongzi's phone call came in." Li Qiang from the radio station smiled when he saw the two people coming in.
He said.
When they heard that it was really Gu Xingdong, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were immediately excited, especially Chen Lishu, who breathed a little faster than usual.
Gu Xingdong had been away for more than three months, but there was no news except for a letter he sent back before. She did not dare to tell the elderly at home for fear that they would get angry, so she could only worry silently by herself.
…
Gu Xingdong waited for about ten minutes and dialed the phone again. As soon as it rang, the other end immediately picked up the phone.
"Hello?" A gentle voice came from the microphone, and Gu Xingdong felt his heart soften.
"Lishu?"
"Yeah." Chen Lishu just hummed, and suddenly she didn't know what to say.
There were obviously so many things in my heart that I wanted to say to him, but when I reached my mouth, I suddenly felt as if my throat was blocked by something, and my eyes became wet uncontrollably.
"What's wrong?" He couldn't hear her voice for a long time. Gu Xingdong stood up straight in an instant, and his voice became nervous unconsciously.
"No." Chen Lishu shook her head quickly: "How are you doing over there? Are you eating well? Are you hungry? How is the weather over there? Is it cold?"
Gu Xingdong suddenly grinned, his narrow eyes narrowed into a beautiful arc, and a low and sweet voice flowed from his throat: "Why do I feel so uncomfortable with your question?"
Chen Lishu couldn't help but pursed her lips and smiled: "I don't care about you, but you make fun of me."
Hearing that she finally smiled, Gu Xingdong finally felt relieved: "Everything is fine here, I eat well, sleep soundly, and even gained two pounds... The fruits here are not common at home, but it's a pity that I can't give them to you because I'm too far away.
You mail it back."
Listening to him carefully reporting the situation in a relaxed tone, Chen Lishu's worried heart gradually relaxed.
"By the way, Mom is here too, please have a word with her." Chen Lishu said, handing the microphone to Li Xiulan who was standing by.
"Hey, son, how are you doing over there? I told you to eat well, otherwise you won't have the strength to fight with those bad guys... Remember to cover yourself with a quilt when you sleep at night, even if it's hot, and remember to cover your stomach
Otherwise, you will easily catch a cold..."
After finally dealing with Li Xiulan, Gu Xingdong puffed up his cheeks and couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.