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Time slipped away quietly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already mid-April of 1978.

On the second floor of a small Western-style building in the Haicheng government staff quarters, a pretty girl was standing in front of the window, staring out in a daze.

The street scene in the early morning is like a peaceful and pleasant painting. The sun has not yet completely spread across the earth, and the breeze gently blows the leaves on the street, bringing a fresh breath. The outlines of the buildings on the street gradually emerge in the morning light, as if they are bathed in a faint golden glow, quietly waiting for the beginning of the day.

Su Ran opened the window and took a deep breath. The air at the tip of his nose was filled with the scent of grass, which was refreshing. Su Ran felt more energetic.

Accompanied by the fresh morning air, Su Ran did two sets of simple aerobics in the house to stretch her body.

After quickly putting on clothes and washing up, Su Ran slowly walked downstairs accompanied by the strong smell of food.

As soon as I arrived in the living room, I saw a table full of breakfast and Su Lei who was eating.

Su Ran asked, "Where's Mom?"

Grandma Jiang and Grandpa Jiang had lived in the city for too long and felt too suffocated. Now that their daughter was not so busy and the children could eat in the cafeteria, they decided to take some time off. Taking advantage of the warm weather, the two of them returned to Qingshui Brigade a few days ago. So now there are only Su Ran, Su Lei and Jiang Hongmei left in the Su family.

Su Lei swallowed the bun in his mouth and replied, "In the kitchen."

Su Ran nodded and walked to the kitchen. As soon as she came in, she saw her mother busying around.

"Mom, what are you doing?"

Jiang Hongmei heard her daughter's voice, turned around, and said with a smile: "Ranran, you're up, why didn't you go to eat?"

"I saw you were not here, so I came to see you. Mom, why are you still busy in the kitchen? There is enough food, no need to cook anymore. There is a big table, and there is only three of us, how can we finish it?" Su Ran said.

"No, I just brought this braised food to the factory for your Aunt Zhang and the others to try. Besides, you and your brother are still growing, so you don't need much food at all." Jiang Hongmei replied.

Hearing his mother's words, Su Ran chuckled.

"Aunt Zhang likes spicy food, Mom, please bring more spicy food."

Braised food is a new product that Jiang Hongmei has recently developed, including braised duck neck, duck collarbone, duck wings, etc. Once this braised food is made, it has never left the Jiang family's table, and everyone who has eaten it praises it.

Su Ran was very calm about this. Come on, this is a braised dish that can make a name for itself in the 21st century with abundant food. It is normal for it to be loved by everyone in this era!

Especially since the recipe for this braised food, like the mushroom sauce last time, has been improved by later generations and tastes even better. Coupled with Jiang Hongmei's good cooking skills, Su Ran can imagine how popular this braised food will be in the future even before it is on the market.

Jiang Hongmei couldn't help feeling a little jealous when she saw her daughter's concern for her good sister.

"You know your Aunt Zhang so well! I like spicy food too. If you take them all away, we will have nothing to eat!"

Jiang Hongmei's tone was so sour that even someone as slow-witted as Su Ran could sense it.

In this regard, she can only express helplessness╮(╯▽╰)╭

But even though she was helpless, she was still happy to see this kind of "willfulness" in her mother.

Maybe it’s because she has been living with her parents for a year, Jiang Hongmei, who has become a mother, has developed some of the temper of a girl again. This is a good thing. Su Ran is very happy, which means that her work has not been in vain!

"Mom, you are really wronging me. I care about Aunt Zhang because she is your good sister! Have you ever cared about others? Of course I know you like spicy food. After we send these away, we can make some more. We can make more duck necks then. Mom, don't you love duck necks the most? Let's give some to Aunt Zhang and the others to try first. Besides, Aunt Zhang has a lot of things to do at home now and doesn't have much time to cook. Bringing more to her can make her feel more relaxed and save you from worrying about her." Su Ran explained with a smile.

Zhang Meili's mother-in-law was ill some time ago and has been hospitalized ever since. Zhang Meili's father-in-law passed away a long time ago. Although Zhang Meili's husband is not an only child, he is almost the same. His only brother is in the army, his sister-in-law's children have also joined the army, and Zhang Meili's son has gone to study at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University. Far water cannot quench near thirst, so now there are only Zhang Meili and her husband.

Zhang Meili's husband is a man, and it is not convenient for him to take care of his mother, so the task of taking care of the patient fell on Zhang Meili. So Zhang Meili began to work during the day and stay with the patient at night.

When Jiang Hongmei heard her daughter talking about Zhang Meili's recent affairs, she no longer had time to be jealous. She couldn't help but sigh.

Isn't what her daughter said exactly what was in her heart? A good sister who grew up together suddenly encountered such a big thing. Seeing Meili running between the factory, home and the hospital every day, and looking so haggard in just one week, how could she not feel distressed.

Thinking of this, she took out another lunch box and started scooping porridge into it.

Meili must have gone to the hospital to keep someone company overnight last night. She is so thrifty with money that she would definitely not be willing to buy herself breakfast. It would be better to bring some over for her.

"Our lives were getting better and better, but now we have to deal with something like this. I don't know if your aunt Zhang's mother-in-law's illness can be cured." Jiang Hongmei sighed again.

Su Ran asked curiously, "What's wrong with Aunt Zhang?" She only knew that Aunt Zhang was in the hospital. She didn't pay much attention to it at the time. It was normal for an old woman to be hospitalized for fever. But now looking at her mother's appearance, she guessed that Aunt Zhang's illness was not a minor one.

"There's a tumor in my head." Jiang Hongmei said in a somewhat depressed tone.

She and Zhang Meili have known each other for more than 30 years. After Meili got married, the two families have been visiting each other. Meili's mother-in-law has been very good to her. Now, seeing the old lady, who was once full of energy and vitality, lying sickly in bed, she feels distressed.

Su Ran patted her mother's shoulder soothingly. Her mother has always been a sentimental person.

"Does the doctor say it can be cured? Do I need surgery?"

Jiang Hongmei: "They said I needed surgery, but you know what was going on in my head. Surgery is not that easy. The doctor said they didn't dare to do it and could only do conservative treatment."

Su Ran lowered her head and remained silent for a moment, then said, "Mom, why don't I ask Uncle Chen if he knows any experts in this field."

Uncle Chen is He Cheng's uncle Chen Changxing, who was promoted to the mayor of Hai City at the beginning of this year. After being with He Cheng, under Chen Changxing's repeated insistence, Su Ran also changed her way of speaking and called him uncle together with He Cheng.

Jiang Hongmei's eyes lit up when she heard her daughter's words. Yes, she almost forgot about Comrade Chen. They were ordinary people with no connections and no access to great experts, but Comrade Chen was the mayor! He must know a lot of people, so maybe he could find a way! But...

Jiang Hongmei was a little hesitant.

"Is this too much trouble for Mayor Chen?"

Su Ran: "What's the problem? Even if Mayor Chen is not He Cheng's uncle, based on the contribution your daughter has made to Hai City's economy, Mayor Chen will definitely help."

Jiang Hongmei felt that what her daughter said seemed to be correct.

"Okay, then go ask. If you have any news, tell me and I'll tell your Aunt Zhang."

After all, it is a matter of life and death, so face and asking for favors are not important.

"Ok!"

Su Ran was also very happy to see her mother happy again.