Chapter 199 Accident
Time flies and it is June. June is the day for final exams for students of all grades at Imperial University, and it also marks the end of Song Yuanchao's first year in college.
After nearly a week of exams, Song Yuanchao finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although he did not take studying too seriously, today's university exams are still very strict compared to later generations, and failing a course is a very shameful thing.
After the exams, the next step is to wrap up this year's college life. After June and into July, the nearly two-month summer vacation will begin, and Song Yuanchao will also become a sophomore college student from a first-year college student.
In 1980, the summer vacation of Beijing University started from July 10th and ended on September 1st. Although the actual vacation started on July 10th, some students who lived far away had already started to return early just after July 1st. Of course, Song Yuanchao didn't need to be so anxious. With the end of the final exams, Song Yuanchao was much more relaxed. In addition, the courtyard had begun to be repaired and restored under the leadership of Professor Yao a few days ago. Song Yuanchao planned to stay in Yanjing for a few more days before going back.
In addition, this time Lin Yan will return to Shanghai with Song Yuanchao. After staying in Shanghai for some time, they will continue to head south to Guangzhou.
This was something that had been discussed long ago and had been agreed to by Lin Daoyuan and Chen Yuqin.
"Yuanchao, when do you plan to leave?" Lin Daoyuan asked while sitting on the sofa and smoking at Lin Yan's house. Sitting opposite him was Song Yuanchao. Lin Yan and her mother Chen Yuqin were busy in the kitchen, and the sound of cutting vegetables could be vaguely heard.
"There's still some time before the official holiday. It depends on Yan Zi's arrangements. She will be a senior in September, and the Class of 77 will have their holiday a few days later than us, so we plan to leave around July 20th, go back to Shanghai to play for a few days, and then go to Guangzhou at the end of the month." Song Yuanchao had already thought about how to arrange it, and he answered immediately.
Nodding slightly, Lin Daoyuan thought for a moment and said, "You guys should stay in Yangcheng for a few more days. I will probably go there too."
"Are you going to Yangcheng too?" Song Yuanchao was stunned, then suddenly remembered something. He looked at Lin Daoyuan tentatively with an inquiring look.
Lin Daoyuan nodded at him and said, "The establishment of Pengcheng Special Zone has been basically decided. In fact, the idea and preparation of the Special Zone had already begun in March last year, but it has never been announced. A committee meeting will be held in August, and the official establishment of Pengcheng Special Zone will be announced at the meeting. The specific time is set for late August. On the day of the establishment, the old leader will go there in person, and I will accompany him."
At this point, Lin Daoyuan glanced at Song Yuanchao and said meaningfully: "The establishment of the special zone is a big event. The establishment of the special zone is also an attempt by the country to expand foreign economy. If the special zone can be done well, it will absorb advanced foreign technology and funds through the establishment of the special zone, which will be extremely beneficial to the overall economic development of our country. You and Yan Zi both studied economics. As the saying goes, what you learn from books is shallow. You can't understand many things unless you go and see them in person and feel them."
"I understand. Thank you, uncle. Yan Zi and I will definitely watch, listen and learn carefully when the time comes..." Lin Daoyuan said this to such an extent that Song Yuanchao still didn't understand. Lin Daoyuan wanted to use this opportunity to let Song Yuanchao and Lin Yan experience it and broaden their horizons.
In addition, many leaders from other departments will come to the scene when the special zone is established. Lin Daoyuan asked Song Yuanchao and Lin Yan to go together to give them an opportunity. In this case, it is not a bad thing to have more contacts, which will be very useful for their future.
Previously, Song Yuanchao and Lin Yan talked about the graduation internship that Lin Yan was about to face. Song Yuanchao suggested that Lin Yan go to the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Afterwards, Lin Yan privately asked Lin Daoyuan for his opinion, and Lin Daoyuan did not object.
And now, Lin Daoyuan arranged for Song Yuanchao and Lin Yan to follow him to participate in the establishment of the special zone. The intention was very obvious, and Song Yuanchao certainly knew it.
The father-in-law and the son-in-law were chatting in the living room. After a while, they heard the aroma of food and Chen Yuqin's greeting coming from the kitchen. They stood up and went over to help. They brought the dishes to the table and set out the bowls and chopsticks. Everyone sat down and enjoyed the lunch together, which was not rich but warm.
Just after taking a few bites of food, the phone in the living room suddenly rang. Lin Daoyuan subconsciously turned around to look at the phone, but before he could get up, Chen Yuqin stood up and walked over.
"It's a holiday and it's not quiet in the middle of the day. Who's calling?" Chen Yuqin said with some complaints, walked towards the phone and picked up the call.
"Hello, who is this?" Chen Yuqin asked calmly, picking up the phone and putting it to her ear .
"Yes... yes... I am Chen Yuqin, Lin Daoyuan? Comrade Lin Daoyuan is my husband... yes, yes..." I don't know what the other end of the phone said next. Suddenly, Chen Yuqin's face changed: "You... what did you say? Can you please say it again...?"
When the person on the other end of the phone said another word, Chen Yuqin's expression changed instantly, her whole body swayed, and the phone in her hand fell to the ground.
"Yuqin...Mom...Auntie...!"
Song Yuanchao and the others were suddenly shocked. Song Yuanchao moved the fastest and rushed over to support Chen Yuqin. At this time, Chen Yuqin's face was extremely ugly. Her face was pale, her whole body was shaking slightly, and two lines of tears fell from her eyes uncontrollably.
He quickly helped Chen Yuqin sit down on the sofa beside him. At this time, Lin Daoyuan had already picked up the phone that fell on the ground. When he picked up the phone, he heard a beeping sound and the person on the other end had hung up.
"Mom, what's wrong with you?" Lin Yan was frightened and asked anxiously while holding her mother's hand.
Song Yuanchao helped Chen Yuqin sit on the sofa and asked Lin Yan to take care of her first. He quickly went to the kitchen to find some brown sugar and made a cup of brown sugar water. When he came back, he handed it to Lin Yan and asked her to feed Chen Yuqin. After drinking a few sips of the brown sugar water, Chen Yuqin suddenly seemed to come to her senses and burst into tears.
"Lao Lin... Yan Zi... Yu Hang... Yu Hang he... he..."
"What's wrong with Yuhang?" Lin Daoyuan's body shook slightly and his face changed suddenly.
Lin Yan's eyes widened, her face full of anxiety and uneasiness, and she asked anxiously: "Mom, second brother...what's wrong with second brother? Please tell me, what happened to second brother?"
"The phone call...the phone said Yuhang was seriously injured on the battlefield..." Chen Yuqin finally managed to say the rest of the words.
When hearing this, Lin Daoyuan 's expression eased a little. Lin Yuhang was seriously injured, but seriously injured meant he was still alive. Lin Daoyuan could still accept this result. Moreover, after knowing that his two sons had gone to the battlefield, Lin Daoyuan, who had also been to the battlefield when he was young, was mentally prepared. Bullets on the battlefield have no eyes and will not recognize people at all. No matter who the other party is or whose children they are, accidents can happen at any time.
As a soldier, your duty is to defend your country and be ready to sacrifice yourself at any time.
Whether it was the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, or the later War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, countless predecessors fought bravely one after another. Without their sacrifice, how could we have the life we have today?
"Who was the call from? How is Yuhang doing now?" Lin Daoyuan asked his wife after calming down.
At this time, Chen Yuqin had slowly calmed down. Although her tears were still falling, her speech had become more coherent.
The call came from Chuncheng Military Region Hospital. The caller was a female comrade, perhaps a doctor or nurse from the military region hospital. The call only informed Chen Yuqin that Lin Yuhang was seriously injured on the battlefield and was now receiving treatment in the hospital. Chen Yuqin almost fainted before she had time to ask about the specific situation.
Lin Yan accompanied her mother in tears. She had a good relationship with her two brothers since childhood. Both the eldest brother Lin Jianhang and the second brother Lin Yuhang spoiled their younger sister since childhood.
In Lin Yan's heart, the status of the eldest and second brothers is irreplaceable, especially the cheerful second brother who is closer to Lin Yan. At the same time, the two brothers are soldiers, a profession that ordinary people envy and admire. Having these two brothers makes Lin Yan very proud.
But now, the news came that Lin Yuhang was seriously injured , and Lin Yan's heart was in a mess. In addition, she had no idea about the specific situation, which made Lin Yan and Chen Yuqin extremely anxious.
As the head of the family, Lin Daoyuan quickly calmed down. He asked Song Yuanchao to take care of Chen Yuqin and Lin Yan, and went straight into the study room, picked up another phone in the study room and dialed a number. About half an hour later, Lin Daoyuan walked out of the study room tiredly, and said to everyone who was looking forward to seeing him, "Yuhang was injured on the battlefield five days ago. The injury was quite serious. He was transferred from the front-line hospital to the military hospital two days ago. But he has passed the critical period and is now receiving treatment in the military hospital."
As soon as these words came out, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Yuqin felt a little relieved, but at the same time she struggled to get up and said, "No, I have to go to Chuncheng right away to see the child. I really can't rest without seeing Yuhang..."
"You're talking nonsense!" Before Chen Yuqin could finish her words, Lin Daoyuan scolded her, "Why are you going? You're not allowed to go! It's common to get injured on the battlefield, and it's normal to bleed and die. What's the big deal? You're a state cadre who's not a soldier left your post and ran so far to see your son under such circumstances? Do you have any sense of organization and discipline? You're doing this as a party member. You're clearly bringing shame to your son!"
"Lin Daoyuan! It's so easy for you to say that! This is my son, the flesh and blood of my body. The child is now lying in the hospital. I'll go and see what's wrong. It's true that I am a Party member, but I am also Lin Yuhang's mother! As a mother, what have I done wrong?" Chen Yuqin stood up suddenly, as angry as a lioness protecting her child.
"If I say you can't go, then you can't go!" Lin Daoyuan said firmly, and his expression also showed that he would not tolerate any objection.
"You...you..." Chen Yuqin was furious. Her sons were the apple of her eye. Her two children went to the battlefield last year. During all this time, Chen Yuqin had never asked about her children's situation on the front line because she knew what it meant to consider the overall situation.
But the situation is different now. Lin Yuhang is seriously injured in the hospital. What's wrong with me going to visit him as a mother? Lin Daoyuan insists on being principled, but is that what principle is? I have worked hard to take care of this family for so many years and gave birth to children for him. What's wrong with me doing this now?
