Chapter 37 Let’s swing the oars

Return to your parents' home.

Wang Hao was not on duty at the hospital today, but took his two younger brothers out to play.

My mother was the only one at home doing the housework.

Seeing his slightly tipsy state and the smell of alcohol all over his body, Ran Xiaomei complained: "In the middle of the day, at whose house did you drink so much?"

Wang Mengde shook his dizzy head, put his arm around her shoulders and said with a smile, "Mom, I'm not drunk. I went to a friend's house today and was quite happy, so I drank a little."

At noon, He Guangyao kept urging them to drink, and the two men drank up the two bottles of wine he brought.

If Zhou Xiaoyan hadn't dissuaded me, I would have opened another bottle of wine.

Of course, the wine was not drunk in vain. He had passed the test of He Shengnan's parents. The rest naturally depended on the progress between the two young people.

"You're talking nonsense, and you said you weren't drunk. Go drink some hot water to sober up. Your dad is taking your brother to the movies, and they probably won't be back until dinner time. You can take this opportunity to lie down on the bed for a while."

Ran Xiaomei said as she poured a glass of water and handed it to him.

"Thank you, Mom. I'll go to rest now." Wang Mengde also felt a little dizzy. Normally, he could drink a lot, but today he and He Guangyao drank a little too quickly.

"Wait a minute, the wind is blowing in the afternoon. You are covered in dirt. Go outside and shake it off first!" As he said that, he pushed Wang Mengde out of the door.

Then, she came to the long table in the living room and took out a "whisk". Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a small wooden stick with some cloth tied at one end. This is the dust-dusting tool that every household in the capital has on hand.

There were no protective forests in the capital at that time, and the climate was dry. When a strong wind blew, the sky was filled with yellow sand. After going out and coming back, you would be covered in dirt.

When she got to Wang Mengde, Ran Xiaomei took the "whisk" and rubbed him from head to toe, slapping his entire body to get rid of all the dirt he had brought back from outside. Then she said with satisfaction, "Go in and go to sleep."

"Order."

Entering the bedroom, he took off his shoes and coat, then lay down on the bed, pulled a thin blanket over his stomach, and quickly fell asleep.

In the living room, Ran Xiaomei heard snoring coming from the bedroom. She smiled and shook her head, and started to soak the millet. She was going to cook millet porridge in the evening to nourish her son's stomach.

At night, Wang Mengde was sleeping soundly when he suddenly felt his nose itchy. He did not open his eyes immediately, but quietly opened his hands and hugged them to his chest.

"Oh!" Wang Yuanchao and Wang Weiguo each exclaimed.

"Two little troublemakers, we're back from the movies. Was the movie good?" Wang Mengde stood up and sat on the bed, holding his two younger brothers in each hand and asked.

"Brother, the movie is great."

"Yes, brother, there are many children in the movie."

"Really? What's the name of the movie?" Wang Mengde asked with a smile.

As he asked, he let go of the two little guys, then started to put on his clothes and go downstairs.

"The movie we are watching today is "Flowers of the Motherland,"" Wang Yuanchao and Wang Weiguo said in unison.

"Flowers of the Motherland" is the first campus children's film in New China. It was produced by Changchun Film Studio and released in March this year. It is very suitable for adults to watch with children.

This film also shot scenes in Zhongshan Park and Beihai Park in Beijing.

"What did you learn from watching this movie?" After getting dressed, Wang Mengde led his two younger brothers to the living room. On the washbasin rack in the living room, Ran Xiaomei had already prepared water for him to wash his face.

"Brother, I have learned it. I will study hard and join the Young Pioneers in the future."

"I also learned that I should wear a red scarf when I go to school." "I want to help other children."

"And listen to the teacher."

The two little guys surrounded him and talked in a flurry.

"That's great. I learned so much." Wang Mengde praised as he put the towel on the face rack.

After hearing the compliment, Wang Yuanchao became even more proud. He said cheerfully, "Brother, I also learned a song from it. Let me sing it for you."

"I've learned it too. I want to sing it for my brother too." Wang Weiguo said, pulling his sleeve.

"Okay, okay, you two sing together." Sitting on the chair, Wang Mengde poured himself a glass of water and said with a smile.

After clearing their throats, the two brothers calmed down and sang together:
"Let's paddle together
The boat pushes away the waves
The beautiful white pagoda is reflected in the sea

Surrounded by green trees and red walls
"

The clear and childlike singing voice made Wang Mengde feel dazed. In his previous life, when he was a child, he often sang this song with his peers.

Hearing this familiar melody again now instantly brought back his memories and almost made him cry.

The two younger brothers sang louder and louder as if they were competing. Wang Mengde calmed himself down and couldn't help but join in, humming along quietly.

At this time, Wang Hao and Ran Xiaomei came in one after another, carrying plates and bowls.

"Stop singing, it's time to eat."

After the "Queen Mother" of the family spoke, Wang Mengde and the other two quickly sat down and prepared to eat.

At the dinner table, Wang Hao took a bite of food and said nonchalantly, "Meng De, I heard that you went to a friend's house to drink today, and drank a lot."

"Dad, I went to treat a patient this morning, and the family treated me to a meal to thank me."

Wang Mengde explained the patient's condition, diagnosis, and final medication.

"Yes, pig urinary bladder is indeed suitable for this medicine." Wang Hao thought about it and found that the prescription written by his son was very reasonable. He nodded with satisfaction and said.

My son is indeed gifted in medicine. He can now draw inferences from experience and come up with prescriptions on his own.

Ran Xiaomei's focus was different. She keenly noticed that when Wang Mengde said the name He Shengnan, his tone and the smile on his face were different from usual, so she asked:
"Son, what's going on between you and He Shengnan?"

"Mom, you really have a keen eye. Nothing can be hidden from you." Wang Mengde gave a thumbs up and flattered her first.

"She will be your eldest daughter-in-law in the future."

Then, he told the story of what happened between him and He Shengnan.

"She works at the Qinghe Woolen Factory. That's good. When can we invite her parents to meet her?" Ran Xiaomei was very satisfied when she heard that the girl had a job.

"Don't be too happy yet. We still need to find out about the girl's family situation and her reputation among the neighbors." Wang Hao was much more cautious.

"Yes, your father is right. Let's find out first. If there is no problem, mom will support you." Ran Xiaomei quickly changed her tone.

It is a big deal for a son to get married and it cannot be taken lightly.

(End of this chapter)