novelraw Chapter 264 Human memory is selective.
Chapter 264 Human memory is selective.
Tong Anfu has now learned to draw talismans to cure diseases, diagnose some strange ailments, and has also learned basic physiognomy and qi-reading techniques. He is becoming more and more like an old immortal with a sage-like demeanor.
"Grandpa, Dad, Mom, I'm back! Did you miss me?" Tong Yuheng, like a child, stopped the car and came over to hug his mother.
"I've been thinking about it! I heard there was a huge flood where you are, and it worried me so much!" Tong Yuheng said.
"Luckily, the county didn't send out water, but we were all required to be on call 24 hours a day at that time, helping to resettle the villagers in the villages we were in charge of, so we didn't have time to visit you!"
When Liu Fengyi received the message about assisting villagers in evacuating from the flood discharge area, he called Tong Yuheng. Tong Yuheng told him that he was fine and busy, and told him not to worry before hanging up.
He was worried about his two daughters at his niece Xiaohe's house. When he went to the mountains in his kayak to deliver supplies, he was surprised to find that the two little girls had become little heroes in the eyes of the villagers!
"Grandpa, why aren't you saying anything? Why are you staring at me like that?" Tong Yuheng asked with a grin, hooking his arm around the old man's again.
"Hehehe, I'm just happy to see you, what else is there to say?" The old man calmly grasped her wrist, then released it in less than two seconds.
"Mom, when are we going to eat? I'm a little hungry!" Yulin asked.
"Ugh! You look like a water rat! Go wash your hands!"
Seeing Linlang covered in sweat, her hair soaking wet, and looking filthy, Tong Jiahui shouted loudly. She could never maintain her gentle and quiet demeanor in front of her two younger daughters.
Linlang quickly washed her hands and face, then conscientiously went to get chopsticks, set the plates, bowls, and chairs, being very diligent. Isn't that quite sensible?
Tong Jiahui prepared seven or eight dishes, more than half of which were her eldest daughter's favorites. Tong Anfu sat at the head of the table, while the others sat on either side of the square table and began to eat.
They chat during meals, but not in a loud or boisterous way. They like to gather together and chat for a while after dinner.
Tong Yuheng briefly recounted how she rescued He Xiufang and her daughter on the day the flood hit the family compound, and how she delivered Wang Xiaonan's baby. She even mentioned that this was the second child she had delivered, wondering if she had the potential to be a midwife.
Linlang and her companion were filled with admiration for their eldest sister's abilities and suddenly regretted not visiting her during the holiday.
"You've been soaking in dirty water for most of the day? And you barely slept all night, don't you feel any discomfort?" Grandpa Tong asked with some concern.
"No? I feel fine." Tong Yuheng didn't understand why her grandfather asked her that.
She is a cultivator with supernatural powers that ordinary people do not possess; her martial arts level has surpassed that of the Innate Martial Saint, reaching the legendary "Land Immortal" realm. So what problems could she possibly have if she soaked in water for a day or two without sleeping?
"Let me take your pulse again." Tong Anfu even brought over the pulse pillow and gestured for her to extend her hand.
"Hehe, are you looking to see if there's something wrong with my health?" Tong Yuheng didn't take it seriously and placed his wrist on the pulse pillow.
Grandpa Tong carefully took the pulse and only removed his hand after a while. During this time, Liu Fengyi and Tong Jiahui were very worried and looked serious. Even Linlang was quiet and looked at her older sister with concern.
"Dad, what's wrong with Yuheng? Is he alright?" Tong Jiahui couldn't help but ask first.
"Hahaha, what could possibly happen to her? Even if something does happen, it's a good thing!" The old man smiled broadly, his joy coming from the bottom of his heart!
"Grandpa, didn't you say I was pregnant? But I don't feel anything at all!"
She knew her own situation; her menstrual cycle was longer than average. So, strictly speaking, it had only been a few days. Could it be that Grandpa's diagnostic skills were already that good?
"It's only been a month. You're healthy, so it's normal that you don't feel anything." The old man became serious. "From now on, behave yourself and don't rush into things. You're not alone anymore!"
"Oh, I see! Go back and tell Li Chengsong, make him happy too!"
"Go back? What do you mean, go back? And you'll be riding that beat-up motorcycle of yours again? Behave yourself!" Tong Jiahui objected first.
"Yes, yes, you can't ride it anymore, I'll find you a car to take you!" Liu Fengyi said hurriedly.
"I told her to stay home. Her dad can take care of her, and I'll cook whatever she wants to eat. Xiao Li is so busy, she doesn't have time to take care of her. She needs to stay home and rest for the first three months!"
Tong Jiahui insisted, mainly because she was worried that the two young people might not be careful and hurt the child again. The Li family had been hoping for this child for several years!
"Mom, don't worry, I'm in good health. Look at all the children you've given birth to, isn't that great?" Tong Yuheng was overjoyed and wanted to go back and share the good news with Li Chengsong right away.
"I have three elders in my family around, and your dad is so capable, he takes care of all the housework. It's much better with your mother taking care of you..."
"Okay, then I'll stay home. By the way, how's Yuyao? Did she come back before the New Year?" Tong Yuheng had been wanting to ask about Yuyao's situation for a while.
"She plans to come back before the Lunar New Year. Her due date is at the end of January. She will take your unit's helicopter back to Yanshi first, and then take the train back. I will be on leave at that time, and your grandfather and I will go to pick her up."
"Why take the train? You and Dad can drive to Yan City and pick her up directly! I have a van here, so we can bring all the students back together. On the way back, let Dad rest, and let Linglong drive the van."
Tong Yuheng's space contains many luxury cars, as well as various ordinary cars that are understated in appearance but very comfortable. Most of them were purchased for free while she was abroad.
Her rank was perfectly entitled to a car, a dedicated driver, and a personal attendant, but she found it troublesome and a waste of manpower and resources. So she applied for a military license plate that could be used on any of her vehicles.
"That works too. I can take a few days off. Jia Hui, we haven't been back for years. How about we bring Dad and Lin Lang along for a couple of days in Yan City?"
"That works too. We can also let Linlang see the place where the older sisters grew up." Many memories surfaced in Tong Jiahui's eyes, which were filled with gentle tenderness. Those memories must have been beautiful.
Human memory is selective; what enters the depths of the heart are mostly those happy and beautiful times and images.
"Then it's settled! I'll bring the car over!" Tong Yuheng made the decision.
"You're pregnant, why are you driving!" Tong Jiahui winked at her.
Currently, the only person in the family who doesn't know she has a spatial ability is Linlang. After all, they are children, and it's difficult to keep a secret. Tong Yuheng and her sisters are all martial arts masters, but they don't want their neighbors to be too wary or curious.