Chapter 24 Wang Hao's Affirmation

evening.

The sun has begun to set.

In Tiangezhuang Village, Wang Mengde was carrying a medicine box and had just returned from a nearby village after treating a patient.

When he arrived at grandma's house, grandpa Wang Jinghui had already prepared everything for him in advance. In addition to a bottle of sesame oil and a cloth bag of elm seeds, there were also some dry goods and a canopy curtain made of sorghum pavilion.

"Meng De, these dry goods were just sent by your uncle. He listened to you and went back to prepare rice noodle porridge. He drank half a bowl of it obediently and stretched his neck to drink more.

He remembered your instructions and didn't dare to feed him too much. He drank obediently and fell asleep quietly not long after. "

Wang Tian narrowed her eyes happily and looked at her grandson kindly.

The Wang family now has successors, and each generation will be stronger than the previous one. Sooner or later, the family will prosper.

"Meng De, these are the elm seeds that Meng Qi picked from the tree this afternoon. I didn't wash them because I was afraid they would go bad. When you get home in the evening, take them out and spread them out to air them. They will still be fresh when you eat them tomorrow.

Your mother asked me to help make the curtain during the Chinese New Year, so it's a good opportunity for you to take it back with you."

Zhou Lingling, who was standing aside, also said this as if taking credit.

Watching Wang Mengde taking things away from home, she didn't feel the slightest bit of reluctance in her heart. On the contrary, she was looking forward to his visit in a few days.

"Thank you, ma'am."

"We're family, no need to be so polite." Zhou Lingling said with a smile.

"Brother, you asked me to make six willow whistles, two in a pair. Each pair is of the same length and thickness. Please take a look at them and see if they work." Wang Mengqi also came over and handed him the willow whistle in his hand.

These willow whistles were made by Wang Mengde before he went out in the afternoon, and he planned to take them back for his two younger brothers to play with.

At that time, I specifically instructed that they must be made into pairs of two, and each pair must look similar.

Rural children are no strangers to toys like willow whistle. They are made of tender willow branches. They are carefully rubbed to separate the skin and the wooden part inside, and then the wooden core is pulled out. One end is then shaved thinly with a knife.

Wang Mengde played this kind of thing a lot when he was a child. He even added a few small holes on the long willow whistle and used it as a short flute.

"That's right, Meng Qi. I'll bring you two comic books next time I come." Looking at the willow whistle in his hand that was obviously carefully made, Wang Mengde nodded with satisfaction.

"Thank you, Brother Mengde." Wang Mengqi said happily.

Sanhuzi, a friend of the same age in the village, has an old comic book at home. He has only seen it once and usually never takes it out to show others.

If I had two copies, I wouldn't let Sanhuzi read them.

After packing up, Wang Mengde saw that it was getting late. He carried the medicine box on his back and the cloth bag and curtain in his hands. He said to his grandparents, "Grandpa, grandma, I will go back to the city. I will come to visit you in a few days."

Wang Jinghui and Wang Tianshi were filled with reluctance and walked with him outside. When they reached the vegetable garden outside the yard, Wang Tianshi, who was holding his hand, accidentally saw the leeks that were growing well in the garden.

She patted her thigh and said, "Oh, I almost forgot, this leek is ready to eat. Meng De, wait a moment, I'll cut some leeks and bring them to you. Your mother likes dumplings stuffed with leeks and eggs the most.

Boss, bring the shovel and dig up some green onions for Meng De to take away."

As she spoke, she opened the small door of the vegetable garden and walked in. She took out a broken kitchen knife from next to the chives and started cutting the chives.

The leeks of this era all have round heads and purple roots. They have very little water and a particularly strong leek flavor. When paired with eggs to make dumplings, the taste is no worse than that of pork.

At this time, Uncle Wang Ning also took a shovel and dug a bundle of green onions for him.

While tying up the leeks and green onions with hemp rope, Wang Tian said, "I planted these green onions last fall. The seedlings were frozen to death over the winter. I didn't expect them to come out again in the spring, and now they have grown to more than a foot tall." Yuer Hutong.

It was already dark when Wang Mengde arrived at his parents' home.

Wang Hao and his two sons were reading and studying in the bedroom.

Ran Xiaomei had just washed the pots and pans, and then started to sew socks for Wang Yuanchao under the light in the living room. Of course, she would also have to sew in the same position on Wang Weiguo's identical pair of socks later.

After sewing, she pulled out the sock board and put it on the table, then raised her head to stretch her cervical spine.

I saw my eldest son carrying a box on his back and holding a lot of things in his hands. He was standing outside the door and looking at me with a smile.

"Little pig, why are you here? What are you holding in your hand?" Ran Xiaomei put down the socks in her hand, stood up and asked puzzledly.

"Mom, I went to see grandpa and grandma today, and they asked me to bring these things back." Wang Mengde walked into the house and carefully placed the things in his hand on the table.

Wang Hao and his two younger brothers also heard the noise and came to the living room outside.

"Brother, brother, you are here." When Wang Yuanchao and Wang Weiguo saw him, they ran to him excitedly, each holding his thighs tightly and refusing to let go.

"Wait a minute, brother brought you gifts." Wang Mengde said with a smile.

Then he stretched out his two fists like a magic trick, and when his fingers opened, there were three willow whistles of different lengths in each hand.

"Three per person, no more, no less."

"Thank you, brother." The two little guys let go of his thighs, and then couldn't wait to pick up the willow whistle and look at it.

After Wang Mengde taught them how to blow the willow whistles, Wang Yuanchao and Wang Weiguo did not try it immediately. Instead, they came together and compared their willow whistles one by one. Only after they found that they were the same did they start putting them in their mouths.

"You're back home, why are you still carrying a medicine box?"

As soon as Wang Hao walked out of the bedroom, his face returned to that of a stern father. Seeing the medicine box on the ground, he asked.

"Dad, I'm going back to visit grandpa and grandma, and I'm going to the countryside to treat some illnesses."

Wang Mengde briefly recounted what happened today and also expressed his thoughts.

After hearing his words, Wang Hao showed an expression of appreciation on his face. Although it was fleeting, it was still captured by Wang Mengde.

"Well, your idea is not bad. Young people should not be afraid of hardship and practice more to become successful.

By the way, next time you go to the countryside, bring a thermometer and a stethoscope with you. These can help you diagnose the condition more accurately. Also, if you encounter a disease that you are unsure of, don’t be stubborn. . . ”

"Dad, I'll remember it." Wang Mengde accepted it humbly.

These are my father's years of experience, and he will keep them in mind.

When I returned to No. 95 Courtyard, I estimated that it was already past 9 o'clock, and some neighbors who went to bed early had turned off the lights at home.

He arrived at his door, and happened to see Jia Zhang coming out of the neighboring Jia house carrying a basin of water for washing feet.

"Hmph!" Seeing him, Jia Zhang snorted coldly.

Wang Mengde's expression remained unchanged. He thought to himself that he had to find an opportunity to leave a deep impression on Jia Zhang.

He didn't have to wait long for this opportunity, it came very quickly.

(End of this chapter)