Chapter 44: Returning from Wounded
%d7%cf%d3%c4%b8%f3Chapter 44 Returned from injury
The next day. Chinese New Year's Eve. Early in the morning. Lin Caiyin came to knock on the door. Qiao Xinwei was woken up. Take a look at the time. 6:05. It's really early. The sky outside is not bright.
"Mom. What's the matter?"
"Don't wake up Xibao."
Qiao Xinwei turned sideways. Make a slit so that your mother-in-law can see it." Nope. I slept soundly."
Lin Caiyin was relieved. Hurry up and stuff a small box in." Take it. Let's go and test it."
"Oh. I'll test it later."
"Test now." Lin Caiyin looked at her and said. It says that morning urination is best. You test it right now. Come out and sue me as a result."
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"Go ahead. Now it's the best. A two-minute thing. Hurry."
Qiao Xinwei was really speechless by her mother-in-law's startled behavior. She reluctantly took the box and went into the bathroom. Look at the instructions on the box. It can be detected within seven days of conception. Calculate the time. Jiang Hao has been gone for exactly seven days.
It's not really going to happen. She took out the pregnancy test inside. Side-to-side. I don't believe in this evil.
Minutes and seconds passed. She sat on the toilet. Keep your eyes firmly on the display area above the pregnancy test.
Lin Caiyin was in a hurry. Urging outside." Okay, no. The results are still not out. It's been five minutes."
Qiao Xinwei said sullenly. You have to give people time to put on and take off their pants." She sighed. Shouting out in a suppressed voice." Alright, alright."
She goes out. Give the pregnancy test to your mother-in-law." A line. Nope."
Lin Caiyin stared at it for a long time. Unwillingly, he said, "Have you examined it carefully? There is one more. Check it again."
"No, I don't need to. This one is very sensitive. Nothing is nothing. It's the same with the retest."
"How could it not be. You're throwing up."
"Mom. I really threw up because I was too full. I'm not pregnant, I'm feeling it." Qiao Xin has no choice. Just move Jiang Hao out." Mother. Do you think Jiang Hao will be in a situation where you don't know if you can come back. Impregnate me."
"Phew. What are you talking about? I don't know if I can come back. Hao will definitely come back."
Looking at the mother-in-law's determined eyes. Qiao Xinwei was suddenly very distressed. Heartache because of Jiang Hao. I feel sorry for this mother. She thought. Mother-in-law's heart will not suffer less than hers. They are two women who share the same disease.
"Yes. Hao will definitely come back." She also said firmly. Mother. I'm really not pregnant."
"Hey. Why not??" Lin Caiyin still can't accept this fact. Keep staring at the pregnancy test stick. Looking forward to the second red line being able to appear.
Qiao Xinwei persuaded and said, "Mom. It's still early. You can go back and sleep a little longer."
Lin Caiyin left silently. Still holding a pregnancy test stick in his hand. Waiting for the second red line without giving up.
Close the door. Qiao Xinwei leaned her back against the back of the door. No disappointment. Because there is no hope at all. But there is always some small loss in my heart. If pregnant. It's also good. She is willing to give birth to her child and raise her. Even if Jiang Hao can't come back.
Chinese New Year's Eve. It's quieter outside than usual. Car horns can also be heard a few times in the morning. By the afternoon. There was basically no noise outside. Families are busy with evening reunions. Those who should go home have gone home.
Occasionally there are a few firecrackers outside. Whose kid was that setting off the cannon outside?" Bang". Then the car alarm sounds. And the scolding of the neighbors. Come together.
"Mom. I want to go outside too."
Don't wait for Qiao Xinwei to answer. Jiang Zhizhong spoke first." Xi Bao. Don't be in the company of loud and loud older kids. No tutor. No politeness. There is no future."
It is conceivable. When Jiang Hao was young. It was under this kind of strict instruction that I grew up.
Xi Bao looked at Qiao Xinwei pitifully. Qiao Xinwei touched the child's head. Say, "Obedient."
Lin Caiyin and Sister-in-law Li have been busy in the kitchen. My mother-in-law cooks a table of food for her family every Chinese New Year's Eve. Although there are not many people. But there are many dishes. A table full of people.
It's getting dark outside. The live broadcast of the Spring Festival Gala on TV has also entered the countdown. The Spring Festival Gala is a must-see program every Chinese New Year's Eve. The old man also likes to watch it.
It's time to start eating. Suddenly there was a phone call from home. The old butler picked up the phone." Yes, yes. Oh. Hello Brigade Commander Tang?? At. Wait a minute."
Jiang Zhizhong heard that it was Brigade Commander Tang's call. Trembling and walking over. His face was very heavy.
At that moment. The room was very quiet. Lin Caiyin stood still at the dining table. Qiao Xinwei stands in the living room. Hold your breath. It seems that everyone has a hunch. Brigadier Tang will bring news about Jiang Hao.
Then. Xi Bao, who was riding his bike, suddenly stopped. He pointed out the window and said, "Daddy." The child is not loud. Nor is the tone not very certain.
Qiao Xinwei hurriedly covered Xi Bao's mouth. I'm afraid of Xi Bao's voice. Disturbed my father-in-law to answer the phone.
Jiang Zhizhong nervously picked up the phone. Hey??"
Qiao Xinwei's heart suddenly accelerated. She couldn't hear what Brigadier Tang on the other end of the phone said. The father-in-law also did not speak. It's just that. She saw her father-in-law's face change suddenly. The hands trembled slightly unconsciously.
Father-in-law trembled. Her heart trembled.
"Mom. Dad??" I want to talk to my mother. But his mouth was covered again.
"Shhhhhhhh Qiao Xinwei looked at the child and shook his head. Signal him not to speak.
Jiang Zhizhong never spoke. After the sudden change in complexion, it was maintained. It hasn't changed. It's okay to say he's expressionless. In short, I can't tell whether it's a joy. Still sad. It made everyone's hearts flutter.
"Okay. Thank you." After speaking. Jiang Zhizhong hung up the phone. That's it. He was still expressionless.
Qiao Xinwei couldn't wait to ask, "Dad. What did Brigadier Tang say?"
Jiang Zhizhong had a calm face. He stood up with his cane in his hand.
Lin Caiyin can't wait." Old man. Say it quickly. What the hell did the old soup say. Is something wrong with Ah Hao?" She was already choking. Tears were rolling in my eyes.
Grief is contagious. Qiao Xinwei is also apex pantothenic acid. All the water rushes to the mouth of the lacrimal gland.
Xi Bao broke his mother's hand. I climbed out of the trolley neatly. He jumped onto the couch with a stride. Jumped on the windowsill again. Pointing outside, he said, "Daddy is back. What a dad. Dad??" He shouted at Jiang Hao outside. Father. Daddy."
Everyone looked out the window. I saw it in the dim darkness of the night. Street lamps glow with a warm yellow glow. Below are two men with military caps and long trench coats walking up. One of them is holding the other. People are getting closer and closer. The face is getting clearer and clearer.
Jiang Zhi was the first to react. I couldn't help but laugh. He said, "It's really fast."
Next second. Everyone ran to the door. Hurry to open the door.
The cold wind is raging outside the door. Blowing so that people can't open their eyes. In the night. Xiao Fang helped Jiang Hao and walked over slowly. Jiang Hao is half a head taller than Xiao Fang. But Jiang Hao was obviously leaning towards Xiao Fang. This picture looks full of dissonance.
"Daddy." Xi Bao rushed out. Pounced on Jiang Hao's legs." Father. Where have you been. Daddy hug me."
Jiang Hao bent over with difficulty. Extremely inflexible." Xi Bao. Daddy won't hold you yet. I'm too tired to hold it. Let Daddy take a break and then hug you. Okay?"
Qiao Xinwei pulled her son back. She looked at Jiang Hao. I was so happy that I was stunned.
"Hao." Lin Caiyin cried with joy. Tugging at his shirt and looking at him carefully." Son. Is it really you. You're back."
"Of course it's me. Isn't it me, it's my ghost?" Jiang Hao kept looking at Qiao Xinwei and smirked.
Jiang Zhizhong did not speak. It's just that the originally sharp eyes have become extremely soft at the moment. There is an occasional smile on the corner of his mouth.
Jiang Hao walked up to his father. Said solemnly." Father. I'm back. Shun lĂŹ to complete the task." Such an exhilarating moment. A military salute must be more solemn. Jiang Hao also wanted to. But his right hand was halfway up and he couldn't lift it. I had to put it down awkwardly.
Jiang Zhizhong stepped forward and grabbed his right hand. Say, "Just come back. Take care of your injuries at home."
"Okay."
Lin Caiyin invited Xiaofang to have a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner together. Xiao Fang smiled shyly. Say, "Thank you. But the troops are also celebrating. I've got to go back and sing. My mission today is to bring the chief who has just gotten off the plane home safely. Mission accomplished. I've got to go back. Oh. The medic will come over in a moment. Look at the chief's wound again."
"Oh well. Happy New Year. You guys. Be in peace. Your parents and relatives are waiting for you to come home."
"Huh. Know. Then I'll go. See you everybody."
"Goodbye. Walk slowly."
Xiao Fang is gone. Everyone's attention returned to Jiang Hao. It's obvious. Jiang Hao was injured. It's hard to walk. There was a lot of blood on the military uniform inside his long trench coat. He didn't have time to change his clothes yet. The left hand hangs the entire arm around the neck. The right arm is also wrapped in gauze. There was faint blood oozing from the gauze.
Lin Caiyin quickly pulled his windbreaker. Take a look. And the tears flowed out. Another wound. The hurt is in the child's body, and the pain is in the mother's heart.
"Mom??" Jiang Hao stopped. He smiled casually and said. Don't let Xi Bao see this. Xinwei. You help me to my room. Change into clean clothes."
Qiao Xinwei's voice was trembling. So happy. I'm too worried." Okay."
The two went back to the room. Jiang Hao sat quietly on the edge of the bed. Qiao Xinwei fetched a basin of hot water and put it next to it. Fully heated bedrooms. She carefully helped Jiang Hao undress one by one.
He wears very little. There is only one military uniform and shirt inside the trench coat. Single. It's thin.
Qiao Xinwei is holding his military uniform. Hands trembling uncontrollably. The army-green coat was already stained with blood. Rags. The white shirt inside is not white at all. It was stained red by blood.
She wrung out the hot towel. Gently rubbing the wound on his face. Rub into the neck. The blood-red knife wound that was visible in the flesh. It's the length of a hand's hand. It runs from the right clavicle to the left under the earlobe. The deepest place in the middle. Near the Adam's apple. Still bleeding
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