Father's Land Mother's River

Chapter 172
The apricot blossoms have fallen, and the cherry blossoms have begun to bloom. On the back hillside of Liuzi Street, there are patches of white flowers dotting the brown land.The faint fragrance of flowers wafts into the village, calling for people's yearning for a better life.

The planting area of ​​big cherries on Liuzi Street has expanded several times, because there is a vegetable and fruit wholesale market in front of the house, which has attracted a large number of foreign merchants, and they no longer worry about not being able to sell them.

The growers are all doing auxiliary artificial pollination for the big cherries on the mountain, and Liu Zhixin is among them.He is very optimistic about the development prospects of planting big cherries. In the spring of this year, he also grafted hundreds of seedlings of new varieties, not to make money, but to help his son's idea.

Someone persuaded him that his son is so capable and rich, and he still has a pension, so why not travel around? Why bother to work so hard?
Liu Zhixin always said: "It has nothing to do with whether you have money or not. Work and work, you have to do it when you are alive, you can live if you work, and you can kill people if you are idle."

That's the way it is said, but you can't accept it.Recently, after doing a little bit of heavy work, he felt a little dizzy and dizzy, but he still didn't take it to heart.

Although he is 65 years old, his limbs are still strong and strong, his appetite has not decreased at all, he does not smoke, and only drinks a little alcohol.I only have one or two colds throughout the year, not to mention taking a bottle, and rarely take medicine. What kind of disease can I have?

After a rest, this symptom will disappear, which is probably related to menopause.

Jiang Changling told him to obey his son's wife's advice and ask his son to take him to the hospital for a check-up, or at least go to the mine hospital to have a look.But he didn't want to trouble his son, and he didn't want to cause his son's worries because of his physical condition. Everything his son did was a big deal, so how could he let his son be distracted by his little aches and pains?

Since the ancestors and the three brothers traveled across the ocean from their hometown in Shandong to Liuzi Street with burdens, after more than ten generations, which one of them can build a school for the village?Is there any project that can bring common prosperity to the village?

As the saying goes, 30 years ago, the father respected the son, and 30 years later, the son respected the father.Although he has a high seniority and high prestige in the village, he doesn't want to rest on his son's reputation and enjoy life in peace.It is still possible to provide technical services to the villagers without accomplishing such a major event as his son. He feels that this is also a manifestation of his own value.

After completing the artificial pollination, Liu Zhixin waved his hoe and weeded under the cherry trees.Wearing a straw hat, with a towel hanging on his chest, his head is a little dizzy, and he needs to wipe off the sweat after a while.

A few days ago, a light rain caused many weeds to emerge again. Only by hoeing the stubble after it grows can the growth of weeds be effectively controlled.The son has brought a demonstration effect to the village, and he wants to manage his own cherry orchard into a demonstration cherry orchard.

Sometimes, he would think of the strict requirements he had on his son when he returned home to farm after graduating from high school, and the conflicts between his father and father.Thinking about it now, although it was a little too much, he didn't feel that he had done anything wrong.

The son's farm and cherry orchard are also clean and tidy, with no weeds and garbage in sight. Maybe it is his own influence that keeps his farm in order.

When the sun was setting to the west, Liu Zhixin scraped off the soil on the hoe board with a piece of stone, carried the hoe and went down the mountain to go home, ready to go to the pond to see the growth of the crabs.All the work his son arranged for him was technical work, and he had invested so much that there was no room for sloppy work.

When they got to the field, they met Guan Deyu who came down from the mountain, and the two went back to the village together.

Guan Deyu said: "Liuzi Street has developed into a village with a distinctive economy, and Xiaonan has contributed a lot to Big Cherry becoming a famous brand. Not to mention anything else, it is just a vegetable and fruit wholesale market, which sold out for everyone last autumn. How many apples, autumn vegetables and sweet potatoes, the surrounding villages also borrowed all of them."

Liu Zhixin said: "We are old and don't have that kind of vision. If Liuzi Street develops because of this, we can be regarded as worthy of our ancestors."

"Brother, I have an idea. I don't know if it's feasible. I want Xiaonan to be the village head on a temporary basis, and I'll be his deputy. I don't need him to come back often, but let him give us a general direction. Through these two things , and the villagers also trust him.”

"You want to tie Xiaonan to Liuzi Street?"

"I want to put a burden on Xiaonan's shoulders and let him be more proactive. When he wanted to plant big cherries, or when he wanted to contract the pond, I asked him on his own initiative, and he brought it up. I told him before that he doesn't matter. No matter how far you go, you must remember to go back to the village to write Spring Festival couplets for everyone during the Spring Festival. He has never forgotten it. If he can take up the post of village head, he will definitely take up that responsibility. Of course, even if he does not take up the post of village head, He will not forget Liuzi Street either."

"It's a good thing. I don't know what he thinks. I don't want to, and I have no right to interfere with my son's choice."

"When Xiaonan comes back next time, my elder brother will tell him what I mean, and see what his attitude is. I'll be sure."

After breaking up with Guan Deyu and returning home, Liu Zhixin drank half a teacup of cold boiled water, and still felt a little dizzy after sitting for a while.After thinking about it, I finally took a pain relief tablet.After lying down for a while, my mind cleared up, and I got up to go to the pond.

The willow branches of the pond's embankment are luxuriant, like a green belt, enclosing the bottom of the embankment.Although the embankment of the pond has been strengthened and raised, it cannot withstand the erosion of years of rain.

In the spring of this year, Liu Zhixin cut off willow branches, cut them into sections, and inserted them into the soil under the embankment.The willow branches are full of vitality, and they will take root and sprout when inserted into the soil, which can not only fix the embankment, but also prevent rainwater from scouring.

Liu Zhixin walked up to the embankment of the pond, and saw the Fourth Boy and Liu Qishun feeding the crabs by the pond.The salary given by his son is high enough, and the two of them are doing their best, so he doesn't need to worry about it.

He walked down the embankment, caught several river crabs in different directions by the pond, and observed them carefully.The river crab has grown to more than one or two halves. The crab body is smooth and the claws are strong. There is no sign of illness, and no dead river crab was found in the pond.

He was relieved, and helped the fourth boy and Liu Qishun throw bait into the pond.After putting in the bait, he chatted with the two of them for a while before returning home.

After dinner, Liu Zhixin squinted for a while as usual, and the symptoms of dizziness disappeared.After watching the news broadcast and the weather forecast, he remembered something and asked Jiang Changling, "Are you afraid of death?"

Jiang Changling said: "Are you afraid that you have lived so many years longer, why did you ask this out of the blue?"

Liu Zhixin said: "There is something I should tell you. When you were discharged from the hospital, the attending doctor said that she can only guarantee that you will be fine for three years, and that you will be completely cured if you do not relapse after ten years. My son and I are afraid that you will worry about your own life." Not long, the lack of energy will affect your recovery, and I lied to you that there will be no problem within five years. Now that the ten-year period has passed, you can live with peace of mind."

Jiang Changling said: "At that time, I was really afraid of death, not for anything else, but because I was afraid that my son and daughter would not get married. Now that I have grandchildren, granddaughters and nephews, my sons and daughters-in-law are filial and promising, and I have lived for another ten years. I am not afraid of death."

"Whoever is ahead of us will be blessed. Although the remaining one has a long life span, life alone will not be easy. They all say raising children to guard against old age. Why is there such a saying that there are no filial sons before the bed for a long time? How many examples are there? When you are old and paralyzed on the kang, the one who can serve you wholeheartedly is your wife, and your son and daughter-in-law cannot be counted on. Therefore, people should not live too long, not to mention their own suffering, but also a burden to their children."

"I've already died once. According to what you said, I'd better walk ahead of you."

"You can live a long life, but you can't get ahead of me. One day, I tell you, as long as you can move, don't go to your children's side. No matter how filial your son-in-law, wife and son-in-law are, you will be disgusted after a long time. Alone However, it is convenient and free, and they will go home to honor you for a long time."

"What's wrong with you tonight? You've talked a lot about it. Do you have any illness and hide it from me?"

"Do you think I look sick? It's because I suddenly remembered the ten-year period that the doctor told you, that's why I told you this."

After watching TV for a while, the old couple went to bed early. Going to bed early and getting up early is a common living habit of the two.

Just after five o'clock the next morning, Liu Zhixin woke up on time, got dressed and went to the field.Drink a cup of cold boiled water first, go out to the pond, walk around the vegetable field, and then go home to have breakfast, like this every day.

Just as he picked up the tea mug in his hand, a burst of dizziness suddenly hit him, his eyes were darkened and his legs were weak, and he fell slowly to the ground.Slowly let go of the hand, the tea mug fell on the table, and the water in the tea mug flowed along the table.

Hearing the sound of falling, Jiang Changling quickly got up and got off the ground, helped Liu Zhixin to lie down on the kang, and gently shook him: "Zhixin, what's wrong with you?"

Liu Zhixin slowly opened his eyes, saw clearly that it was his wife in front of him, and said weakly: "After I got off the ground, my eyes turned black and I fell into a coma."

Jiang Changling said, "I called my son to come back and take you to the hospital."

Liu Zhixin gasped: "No, my son is so busy, don't let him worry about me. I'll be fine after lying down for a while."

It's hard to speak anymore.Jiang Changling noticed that the corners of Liu Zhixin's mouth were crooked, and her face was pale. She said, "You are really sick. I won't listen to you this time. I'll call my son right now."

Liu Zhixin pulled Jiang Changling, closed her eyes and said, "Don't tell your son, let Zhitai take me to the hospital."

Jiang Changling hurried to the east courtyard and called Liu Zhitai.Liu Zhixin was already slurring her speech and was in a semi-comatose state.

Liu Zhitai saw his brother's appearance and knew that he was seriously ill, so he immediately called 120 for an ambulance.It took more than an hour for the ambulance from the county hospital to arrive. While waiting for the ambulance, Liu Zhitai was flustered and anxious, so he called Liu Xiaonan immediately without hesitation.

Liu Xiaonan and Meng Xiangxiang just woke up, one made breakfast, and the other woke up the two children.Hearing the phone ring and looking at the caller ID, Meng Xiangxiang called Liu Xiaonan to answer the phone.

As soon as Liu Xiaonan picked up the phone, his uncle's anxious voice came: "Xiaonan, your father is ill, I have already called an ambulance, you go directly to the county hospital from home."

Liu Xiaonan's face immediately changed, glanced at Meng Xiangxiang and the child, and said calmly, "Uncle, please speak slowly, what's wrong with my dad."

Liu Zhitai said: "After your father woke up, he fell down and started to speak poorly. Now he is in a coma. I suspect it is a cerebral thrombosis. I won't tell you any more. I'm going to the highway to pick up an ambulance."

Putting down the phone, Liu Xiaonan dressed in a hurry, and said to Meng Xiangxiang who was following him, "My father is sick, and my uncle called an ambulance to take him to the county hospital. I have to go there immediately."

Meng Xiangxiang didn't ask any more questions, and found out the cash and a bank card at home, and brought them to Liu Xiaonan."I'll go back with you," she said.

Liu Xiaonan picked up her cell phone and car keys, and told Meng Xiangxiang: "I don't know the specific situation yet, you send your children to school first, and wait for my call."

Meng Xiangxiang also told Liu Xiaonan: "Our father's health has always been good, and there will be no major problems. We must control the speed of the car on the road and pay attention to safety."

Not caring about breakfast, Liu Xiaonan drank a glass of milk in one gulp, went downstairs to drive, and went straight to the county hospital along the national highway.He regretted it while concentrating on driving.

My father has a stubborn temper and refuses to go to the hospital for a physical examination. He should be tricked into going to the hospital, or forced to take him to the hospital.It's too late to say anything now, I just hope it's just a cerebral thrombosis as my uncle said.

It took only one and a half hours to arrive after a two-hour drive.When the uncle was found, the father had been sent to the intensive care unit for emergency treatment.The uncle's face was very ugly, and he told him that it was not a cerebral thrombosis, but a cerebral hemorrhage.

Liu Xiaonan immediately went to see a doctor.The doctor was looking at the CT film and told him that it was a brainstem hemorrhage, about 50 milliliters, which was very dangerous.At present, it can only be treated conservatively, and other treatment options will be considered after the bleeding is stopped.

Liu Xiaonan proposed to be transferred to Bincheng No. [-] Hospital.The doctor said that the treatment plan is the same wherever you go, and the bumpy road will be more dangerous, and life safety cannot be guaranteed.

Liu Xiaonan gave up the unrealistic idea and returned to the intensive care unit to visit her father.The father's face was pale, the corners of his mouth were crooked, his eyes were closed tightly, and he was already in a state of severe coma.

He wanted to say a word to his father, let his father look at him, even if he opened his eyes, the pair of eyes between father and son was enough to comfort him.But his father could no longer pay attention to him. His father, who had always been healthy, was ruthlessly knocked down by the illness. He couldn't help but feel sad and couldn't help crying.

Liu Zhitai whispered to Liu Xiaonan, "Why are you crying? It's not time for you to cry yet. Life and death are destiny, do what you should do."

Liu Xiaonan stopped crying and wiped away her tears, walked out of the intensive care unit, stood in the corridor to calm down, and went to the toll office to pay.

He walked out of the noisy hospital, called his sister first, notified his father's condition, and asked his sister and brother-in-law to rush to the hospital immediately.Then he called Meng Xiangxiang and asked her to pick up the two children from school and send them to their mother to stay with her, only telling her that it was a cerebral thrombosis.

After Meng Xiangxiang sent the child to school, he didn't go to work and returned home, waiting for Liu Xiaonan's call.Knowing the specific condition of her father-in-law, she thought about it, and finally made up her mind, turned on the computer, and sent an email: Xiaonan's father is critically ill!

She drove to the school to pick up the child, went straight to Liuzi Street, and had lunch with her aunt.She asked her aunt to help look after the two children, but said that her father-in-law had a cerebral thrombosis and she went to the hospital to accompany him.

In the afternoon, all relatives and Guan Deyu rushed to the hospital one after another, but Liu Zhixin hadn't woken up yet.Another CT examination showed that the blood in the head was full.

The doctor said: "If you have a lot of money, you can try surgery. The hope is very small, and you may not be able to get off the operating table. The best result is a vegetable, and even this is very slim. If you don't have surgery, the time will not be too long. Not beyond tonight."

All relatives looked at Liu Xiaonan, waiting for him to make the final and most painful decision.

Liu Xiaonan looked at her father who would no longer lose his temper at her, and remembered what his father once said - I have seen it through, if I get to that day, I will die happily, and I will definitely not be like them. Lying on the kang, being waited on, dragged down, and rejected by others—he said to his father in his heart: Dad, I will fulfill your wish!

At 21:[-] on April [-], [-], Liu Zhixin stopped breathing and his heart stopped beating.

Life came to an end, and he went to another world, reaching the shore where there is no pain, no struggle, no honor and disgrace.

(End of this chapter)