Chapter 44 Lu Cheng is a hero

After getting Lu Cheng’s hospital address in Beijing, Lin Yuexi started packing. Actually, it was just a pretense, as Lin Yuexi had everything in her space, she didn’t need anything! As she was about to leave, Wang Lijuan came over. She said with a heartbroken tone, “Yuexi, you really need money now, you shouldn’t have given the 200 yuan that the third son sent to your father-in-law and mother-in-law…”

“Second sister-in-law, I know, it’s okay, money can be earned again, but if a person is gone, there’s nothing left. You see, I feel good now, at least my in-laws won’t bother me anymore!”

“Yuexi, should I say you’re foolish or clever? What if Lu Cheng never wakes up?”

“Second sister-in-law, that won’t happen, I believe Lu Cheng will get better…” Lin Yuexi said, but in her heart, she thought, if it were someone else, Lu Cheng might really not wake up this time. But he’s really lucky, he met me, a time-traveling divine doctor, he will definitely get better.

Seeing that Lin Yuexi was optimistic, Wang Lijuan didn’t say anything more, she just took out 10 yuan from her pocket and said, “Yuexi, Second sister-in-law can’t help you much, take this 10 yuan for travel expenses!”

Lin Yuexi looked at the money in Wang Lijuan’s hand, her eyes slightly moist. Over the years in the Lu family, Second sister-in-law was one of the few people who had shown her and the children some care. She gently pushed Wang Lijuan’s hand away and said, “Second sister-in-law, I appreciate your kindness, but I can’t take this money. You’re not easy either, you have a whole family to take care of. I’ll figure out a way along the way, don’t worry about me.”

Wang Lijuan insisted on giving it to her, they pushed back and forth for a while, Lin Yuexi finally accepted it. She knew it was Second sister-in-law’s sincerity, if she didn’t accept it, it would make her feel bad.

“Second sister-in-law, thank you, when I get better, I will definitely return this money to you.”

Wang Lijuan patted Lin Yuexi’s shoulder, “What are you talking about, we’re all family. You’re going to Beijing, it’s a strange place, be careful. If anything happens, write a letter home, Second sister-in-law will definitely help if I can.”

As they were talking, a Red Flag sedan stopped at the entrance of Lin Yuexi’s house. Lin Yuexi was a little surprised, why would a car come to her house? Then three people got out of the car, they were Li Da-captain, Secretary Zhao of the commune, and a stranger.

As soon as Li Da-captain saw Lin Yuexi, he introduced, “Third daughter-in-law, you should know Secretary Zhao, the other one is Deputy Secretary Li from the county. They know it’s not easy for you to take your two children to Beijing, so they specially drove to pick you up to the county, and then they’ll send you to the train station in Beijing…”

“Comrade Lin Yuexi, hello, your husband destroyed an enemy base and was injured while saving his comrades, he is the pride and hero of our county…” Deputy Secretary Li shook hands with Lin Yuexi excitedly when he saw her.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuexi was shocked, and she felt a surge of respect for Lu Cheng. She quickly said, “Deputy Secretary Li, you’re too kind, this is what Lu Cheng should do as a soldier.”

Secretary Zhao of the commune also stepped forward, looking kindly at Lin Yuexi and her two children, and said, “Comrade Yuexi, Li Da-captain has told me about your matter with your in-laws. Don’t be afraid, with us here, your mother-in-law won’t dare to bother you anymore. Lu Cheng has made great sacrifices for the country and the people, we can’t let the hero’s family suffer. This time we are sending you to the county, it is also our duty, if you have any needs along the way, just ask.”

Lin Yuexi looked at the leaders gratefully, tears in her eyes, “Thank you for your concern, I really don’t know what to say. With your help, I’m much more at ease on this journey.”

The two children hid behind Lin Yuexi, curiously looking at these strange adults. Lin Yuexi gently touched the children’s heads and said, “Go thank the uncles.”

The children politely thanked the leaders, their childish voices made people feel pity.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they helped Lin Yuexi load her luggage into the car. Wang Lijuan watched from the side and was also happy for Lin Yuexi, “Yuexi, look, there are still many good people. With the leaders’ care, your journey will definitely be smooth.”

Lin Yuexi smiled and nodded, “Yes, Second sister-in-law, thanks to everyone’s help.”

The car slowly started, Lin Yuexi looked out the window, watching the village gradually disappear and Wang Lijuan waving goodbye from the roadside, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

In the car, Deputy Secretary Li inquired in detail about Lin Yuexi’s family situation, and also briefly told Lin Yuexi about Lu Cheng’s condition.

When they arrived in the county, Deputy Secretary Li arranged for Lin Yuexi and her children to stay at the guesthouse, and thoughtfully prepared meals for them.

The next day, Deputy Secretary Li personally sent Lin Yuexi to the train bound for Beijing, and instructed the train attendant to take good care of their mother and children along the way. He also told Lin Yuexi that when they arrived at the Beijing train station, someone from the army would be there to pick them up.

The train sped along, Lin Yuexi looked out the window at the constantly changing scenery, her mind filled with thoughts. Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun, the two children, were full of curiosity about this trip, they looked out the window, then asked Lin Yuexi all sorts of questions, Lin Yuexi patiently answered them one by one.

Finally, the little ones couldn’t hold back anymore, they asked Lin Yuexi, “Mom, when we were playing outside the yard yesterday, a friend said that Dad is a waste, he can only lie in bed for the rest of his life, is that true?”

“Who said that…” Lin Yuexi was startled, only a day and a half had passed, and there were already gossips, fortunately, she brought the two children with her, otherwise, they would have been harmed.

“Lu Wei said it, he called us fatherless bastards…” Lu Ziyan looked up at Lin Yuexi.

Lin Yuexi was so angry that her eyebrows shot up. The rotten apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, Lu Jian Guo and Li Xiuyin are rotten to the core, she really needs to give them some good fruit to eat when she has the chance.

“Don’t listen to their nonsense, your dad is a good man, a hero, he’s just temporarily sick, he’ll be fine.”

“Oh, that’s how it is, Mom, you’re right, my dad is so good, he won’t become a useless person?”

“Yes, tomorrow you have to call him when you see him, okay? You call him, he will wake up…” Lin Yuexi comforted her two little ones.

Soon, the two little ones, tired from looking and asking questions, fell asleep.

The train continued on its journey, finally slowly entering the Beijing train station.

Lin Yuexi, with her children, just stepped off the train when she saw a young man in military uniform holding a sign that read “Lin Yuexi” in large characters. She quickly walked over and identified herself.