Chapter 354 – Roll Up
When Xu Fanghua had just woken up and came out, she thought she might have been seeing things.
Unexpectedly, it really was her mother-in-law who had arrived.
The arrival of her mother-in-law was clearly due to her concern and desire to take care of her. Although she might have rejected the idea if it had been suggested earlier, now that her mother-in-law was already here, she couldn’t possibly refuse.
Even though she was strong-willed, she wasn’t the type to disregard others’ concern and care.
So, she welcomed her mother-in-law’s arrival.
“Fanghua, you’re awake,” Mother Song said, clearly pleased. “Fanghua, I was just joking earlier.”
“By the way, how are you now?”
“Have you been to the hospital for a check-up? If you need, I can go with you.”
“……”
Upon seeing Xu Fanghua, Mother Song immediately gathered around, asking questions to ensure that both Xu Fanghua and the baby were doing well. Only when she was reassured did she relax.
However, she still felt uneasy about Xu Fanghua fainting at the airport.
“This must be due to a lack of proper nutrition. But don’t worry, I’m here now. From now on, I’ll take care of the household. Whatever you want to eat, you’ll have it.”
“Then Aunt Song, is there anything I can eat?” Xu Jinning joked.
“Of course, whatever you and your sister want to eat, we have it.”
Xu Fanghua smiled, and Xu Jinning also smiled.
“By the way…” Mother Song suddenly remembered something, “Fanghua, did you tell Ayi about your pregnancy?”
“What a coincidence.”
Xu Fanghua shook her head and explained her earlier reasons. “I was worried it might affect his mindset. I thought it would be better for him to focus on his studies abroad.”
“……Alright, you decide what’s best.”
…
With Mother Song having arrived, she took over everything in the small courtyard.
Due to her pregnancy, Xu Fanghua now slept longer and more easily felt tired. Sometimes, while chatting with others, she would fall asleep. At these times, Mother Song would gently cover Xu Fanghua with a small blanket and then go about her own tasks.
Every morning, when Xu Fanghua and Xu Jinning woke up, Mother Song had almost everything prepared, so the sisters could have their breakfast right away.
Xu Fanghua no longer needed to worry about the household chores. Mother Song managed everything with great care, keeping the house clean and tidy.
Overall, her mother-in-law’s presence made Xu Fanghua feel very comfortable. Moreover, having an extra person around meant more company and less boredom during leisure time.
With Song Yi studying abroad, the only way they could communicate was through letters, as long-distance phone calls were not feasible.
A letter from their homeland to the other side of the ocean would take an unknown amount of time to arrive.
But this was the traditional and simplest way to keep in touch and convey longing in that era.
At that time, when transportation was slow and letters took a long time to reach their destination, one’s lifetime was often spent loving only one person.
…
As Xu Fanghua’s letter was sent from their homeland, Song Yi in Country A on the other side of the ocean had already sent his own letter.
On the day he boarded the plane, while most people were excited and thrilled about their first flight, Song Yi was the only one trying to catch a glimpse of Xu Fanghua through the plane window at the airport, but unfortunately, he saw nothing.
Once the plane took off, all he could see was the cloud cover.
That morning, as the plane took off, they arrived in Country A by the afternoon.
This country was unfamiliar to them, but they were destined to stay here for at least three years. After being assigned to their respective schools, the teachers who had accompanied them returned to their home country.
They would wait for the next opportunity to return home after completing their studies.
There were three other people assigned to the same school as Song Yi, making a total of four of them.
Although the school had people of different skin colors, everything was manageable.
The four of them were given a separate dormitory, allowing them to look after each other.
On the first day, Song Yi immediately inquired about the location and method for sending letters. That very night, after settling in, he began writing to Xu Fanghua and bought some local postcards to send back home.
If only he had a camera; otherwise, he would have taken a few pictures to send to Xu Fanghua as well.
That night, perhaps due to being in a foreign country or missing home and family too much, none of the four could sleep well.
They spent the first part of the night talking, lying in bed with the lights off. They discussed their impressions of Country A, the situation at home, and their dreams.
It wasn’t until the early morning that they finally fell into a deep sleep.
The next day marked the beginning of their pursuit of dreams.
Song Yi threw himself into his studies. Once he started his formal education, he realized how significant the gap was between the medical standards of his homeland and Country A. This realization ignited a sense of ambition in him. He was determined to learn as much as possible about medical techniques and bring this knowledge back to his homeland in the future to benefit more people.
Once Song Yi began studying, he was extremely dedicated.
For the next half month, Song Yi was constantly busy. He not only attended his own classes but also sat in on other lectures whenever he had free time, making the most of every opportunity to acquire knowledge.
Even in the evenings, when other students would go out in small groups to socialize, drink, or attend parties, Song Yi and the other three people in his dormitory stayed behind.
At first, the other three dorm mates were tempted to join in these activities, thinking they could relax in the evenings after a busy day of classes. However, seeing Song Yi work so diligently and never going out made them feel uncomfortable and even guilty. They had come abroad to study, not to relax and have fun.
So…
They decided to buckle down!
Thus, they stayed in the dormitory, studying and reading together in the evenings.
Since all four were studying medicine, they would discuss problems and clarify doubts with each other.
Naturally, Song Yi had the highest talent and knowledge reserve among them. However, he shared his insights freely whenever asked.
Song Yi expressed his determination to excel quickly so that he could return to his homeland, reunite with his wife and family, and use his medical skills to benefit his country and its people.
The other dorm mates gradually became inspired by Song Yi’s enthusiasm and started to increase their own efforts and passion for studying.
Indeed, they had come abroad with the intention of returning home as accomplished individuals to serve their country and people.
They must never forget their original intentions.
Among the teachers they encountered in the first half month of classes, the one who left the deepest impression on Song Yi was a female teacher.
She was a middle-aged woman with a face that resembled those from their homeland.
