Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 172 - 0172 His Telegram 4_1

Chapter 172: Chapter 0172 His Telegram 4_1

Uncle Xu and Aunt Xu beamed with joy upon seeing the produce, "We haven’t seen such fresh vegetables in a long time!"

The vegetables in the city were all transported from the countryside. They would become wilted due to the long journey, and by the time they were sold to customers after being stored in grocery stores, they were hardly fresh anymore.

Despite most vegetables costing pennies per pound, by the time it was one’s turn after the long queue, there was a chance the grocery store might have sold out.

What use is it then, for it to be cheap?

Those dwelling in the city had their advantages, with a certain amount of food ration and various vouchers. On the other hand, country folks had their advantages too. With their own plots of land, they had varying fresh vegetables all year round. That said, what was available in the city was not accessible in the countryside, and what the countryside offered, the city lacked. What was this phenomenon called? There are pros and cons; no one can have it all.

"These were just planted this year. I gathered those ready for consumption for you both to taste." Feng Qingxue said with a smile.

Aunt Xu thanked her while accepting the vegetables. She decided to stir-fry the greens for lunch, using the soy oil Feng Qingxue had gifted them previously, which they had been reluctant to use. Stir-frying the greens wouldn’t risk any strong smells attracting attention.

They invited Feng Qingxue to stay for a meal, but how could she possibly agree?

Recently, the amount of food she had been bringing to the elderly couple wasn’t abundant. She had claimed to have lesser food to provide. Fortunately, the couple had their own ration, so they were not going hungry. Therefore, she had no intention of staying for a meal, knowing it would cause the couple to have less to eat.

Although her plan was to help the couple save on food, Feng Qingxue soon felt relief after returning home.

She was glad she had not stayed for the meal.

Because, a telegram from Lu Jiang arrived!

An urgent telegram, directly delivered to her doorstep. If she had arrived home an hour later, she would’ve missed its immediate delivery.

The telegram had only two words: "Safe".

Upon seeing these words, Feng Qingxue’s tears burst forth, her heart that had been hanging in mid-air finally settled.

For the past half a year, what was her greatest concern? It was the safety of Lu Jiang.

She didn’t care about whether Lu Jiang could make remarkable achievements or attain a promotion; she merely wished for his safe return home.

However, she understood, "For a general to succeed, thousands must die".

In both past and present, there was always bloodshed on the battlefield.

Now, she could finally sleep peacefully, looking forward to their reunion once he was on leave.

Feng Qingxue had a sweet smile on her face as she slept.

However, her peaceful sleep was short-lived; a few days later, she received a telegram from Ouyang Zijin. It was another urgent telegram with more than just "Safe" written on it. It said that Lu Jiang was injured and had been sent to a military hospital in the local provincial city for treatment, which would likely take quite some time for recovery. The name of the military hospital was provided, but its detailed address was not.

Upon receiving this news, how could Feng Qingxue stay put?

Since Ouyang Zijin had sent such a telegram and mentioned that the recovery wouldn’t be quick, Lu Jiang’s injury must be severe.

Why was Lu Jiang injured? Was it serious? Was any vital part affected?

Feng Qingxue had numerous worries. She hastily entrusted her sister and their food to her aunt, informed Lu Jiang’s father and Wang Zhenguo, and entrusted her vegetable garden and thatched house to her uncle and aunt Feng. Lastly, she sought a letter of introduction from Feng Shuanzhu, packed her luggage, bought a train ticket, and sent a telegram to Ouyang Zijin before boarding the train toward the provincial city where Lu Jiang was treated.

With the name of the military hospital, how could she fail to find its address?