Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

1975 ended and it was January 1976

Zhao Shanhe suddenly remembered one thing. That person was about to die. He had never met him in his previous life, but was fortunate to meet him in this life. He was just like Zhuge Liang, who devoted his life to his country and died for it.

When the tragic news came on January 1, everyone was in endless grief. Today, the streets are full of people, and everyone has come to bid farewell to him.

The Spring Festival was at the end of January in 76, and no one had yet recovered from the grief. Zhao Shanhe knew that this year would be a year of disasters and would also be his last year.

"Bang Geng, Pang Ya, you two should go get checked again later. You've been married for almost three years, and there's no sign of pregnancy. I'm afraid I can't wait any longer."

"Grandma, what nonsense are you talking about on New Year's Day? Don't worry, I will definitely let you hold a big fat great-grandson."

"Grandma, I'm sorry, it's my stomach that's not cooperating."

"Okay, after the New Year, when the hospital is open, I'll take you there and let the doctor treat you. You'll be able to get pregnant soon." Bang Geng comforted him.

Jia Zhang did not lose her temper, firstly because it was the New Year, and secondly because she remembered something. Zhao Shanhe had said that having a child was not only the woman's business, but also related to the man. Xu Damao had been married to Lou Xiao'e for several years without having a child. Finally, they went to the hospital and found out that it was Xu Damao's problem.

The same goes for the third uncle's sons. They have been married for just a few years and have no children. It seems that it is because of malnutrition and needs recuperation. Jia Zhang is afraid that it is not because of Fatty's belly, but a problem with the penis.

Banggeng was nearly frozen to death when he escaped back that year, and he didn't eat well during that period. The old doctor said that Banggeng's vitality was damaged, and he recovered but his roots were also left. Now she is most afraid of this. If it is really Banggeng's problem, then the Jia family will be extinct.

Jia Zhang found an opportunity to secretly tell Qin Huairu her guess, and Qin Huairu's face turned pale.

"Mom, what if it's a Banggeng problem? Our Jia family will be extinct."

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have said it to his face. I should have let Bang Geng investigate secretly first. But it's not too late now. You can talk to Bang Geng later and ask him to investigate secretly first."

"Got it, Mom. I'll tell Bang Geng when we get back to work. I'll ask for a leave and take him there."

"Okay, just keep it in mind. If we don't have any descendants, we will be the sinners of the Jia family."

After the New Year, all the factories resumed work. Qin Huairu went directly to the kitchen to find Banggeng and asked for leave for him.

"Mom, why did you suddenly ask for leave? Is grandma not doing well? That's not right. Grandma was fine when I came out."

"Your grandma is fine. This is your problem. I'll take you to the hospital for a checkup."

"What can possibly happen to me? Fatty and I can go together later."

"Son, listen to me. You know your uncle said that having children is not just a woman's business, it also has something to do with men. You should have heard about Xu Damao and Yan Jiecheng's story."

"Mom, do you suspect there's something wrong with me?"

"It's best if you don't have any problems. Mom also hopes that you won't have any problems. But Banggeng, remember when you ran away home that year, the doctor said that you were injured. I'm afraid that this is your problem."

Banggeng's heart skipped a beat. Maybe it was really his problem. Sometimes he felt powerless in doing that, and it always went on very quickly.

"Mom, I'll go by myself. You go back to work."

"Mom has already asked for leave and will go with you."

"Mom, you'd better not go. You can ask for leave and go home to rest. I'm an adult now, and it would be embarrassing for me as a mother to follow you."

"Okay, then go by yourself. Mom will wait for you at home."

Qin Huairu watched Banggeng ride away on his bike and walked towards the hospital herself, but she was still a little worried.

"Doctor, how is it, is there anything wrong with me?"

"Your sperm count is too low and the motility is not good. The chance of pregnancy is too low. You still need to take care of it."

"Then doctor, please treat me quickly."

"I'm not good at conditioning my body. To condition your body, you have to go find an old Chinese doctor. They have prescriptions passed down from generation to generation. But it's hard to find a Chinese doctor nowadays."

Banggeng walked out in a daze. In fact, the doctor that Banggeng met was a conscientious one. During the movement, many doctors were overthrown, and veterinarians could become doctors. Many doctors relied on manuals to treat patients, so there were not many skilled doctors in the hospital. This doctor was very conscientious to say that he was not good at it, and at least he did not prescribe medicine indiscriminately.

"How's it going? Great joke"

"Mom, why are you here? Didn't you go home?"

"Isn't mom worried about you?"

"The doctor said that my body needs to be adjusted and I need to find an old Chinese doctor who has prescriptions, but it's hard to find an old Chinese doctor."

"As long as there is hope, I will definitely find it for you. What I fear most is having no hope."

"But how do I tell Fatty?"

"Just tell the truth. She is your wife, you can't hide it. If you find a doctor, she will know when you took the Chinese medicine sooner or later. It's better to prepare her mentally as soon as possible. Besides, you are not completely infertile, so it won't be enough if you are cured."

"Mom, you're right,"

"Oh, right, Bang Geng, let's go find Xu Damao. Didn't Xu Damao ask the old Chinese doctor to treat him in the first place?"

In the evening, Qin Huairu and Banggeng found Xu Damao with gifts. After putting down the gifts, they called Xu Damao out of the door and talked to him in private. Qin Huairu and Banggeng were happy when they went back.

The next day, rumors spread in the compound that Bang Geng was infertile.

"I'm so mad. What about Xu Damao? Promise me not to tell anyone." Bang Geng was so angry that his teeth were itching.

"Okay, Bang Geng, don't be angry. Don't you know who Xu Damao is? When you go to him, you should be prepared for the news to spread. When you are satisfied and have a child, we will see who can say anything. Just be patient now."

On the weekend, Banggeng, Pangya and Qin Huairu went to the place given by Xu Damao. Qin Huairu was worried about Banggeng's temper and was afraid of offending the doctor, so she went with them.

"You guys go, my father has been dead for many years." said an old man at the door.

Qin Huairu looked at the old man who was talking and thought he was at least in his sixties or seventies, so it was normal that his father had died.

"Old sir, is there any inheritance left behind?"

"My father never had any disciples in his life, and there is no inheritance. Since you can find my father, you should know that the medicine he uses is too expensive. It is simply not affordable for ordinary families."

"Old man, what about you? You must be able to show it to my son."

"Let's go. I don't know any medical skills. You guys should choose someone who is better."

"Please, old man, please take a look at my son. I only have this one son. If you can't take care of him, my family will be extinct."