Seeing her friends nodding excitedly, Daya had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead everyone toward Niu Niu's house.

...

Lu Fangfang was at home smashing bones, unaware that someone wanted to give her a gift.

She worked for half an hour and broke a small part of the bone.

Just as I was thinking of taking a break, there was a knock at the door. "Comrade Xiao Lu? Comrade Xiao Lu?"

"They're here, they're here."

Lu Fangfang put down the hammer and quickly stood up.

Looking back, I saw a familiar-looking woman carrying a large black pot as she walked in.

She had seen this woman, Chen Yanhong, in the military vehicle that morning. She was the wife of the logistics director of the regiment.

"Sister-in-law Yanhong, what's wrong...?"

"Comrade Xiao Lu, didn't you want to cook beef bones? I knew right away that you didn't have a big pot at home, so I went to the kitchen of the regiment and borrowed one for you."

As she spoke, Chen Yanhong put the large pot she was holding on the ground. "Our family compound hasn't been this lively in a long time. Comrade Xiao Lu, if you need anything, just tell me."

Lu Fangfang nodded in agreement, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

She suddenly realized that there were still many kind-hearted women in the family compound.

"Alright, Comrade Xiao Lu, you can continue with your work. I'll head back now."

Chen Yanhong came quickly and left quickly.

Looking at the big black pot left by her sister-in-law in the yard, Lu Fangfang was very happy. This solved her big problem.

Lu Fangfang found three large stones outside and arranged them in a triangular shape.

Holding an iron shovel, she dug a hole in the middle of the rock and placed the large black pot on it.

She had just finished her work when she heard someone calling her from outside.

"Comrade Xiao Lu, are you home?"

Lu Fangfang didn't close the courtyard gate. When she turned around, she saw another sister-in-law walk in.

This woman was very young, wearing a military cap. Lu Fangfang recognized her, but didn't know her name.

"Comrade Xiao Lu, look, I have a bunch of cilantro here. You can put it in the beef bone soup tomorrow."

The young woman, holding a sprig of cilantro, smiled and handed it to Lu Fangfang.

"Sister-in-law, this...this is too precious."

"Just take it. It's not as valuable as your cow bones. If you're willing to part with a cow bone, why wouldn't I part with a bunch of cilantro?"

The young woman insisted on pushing the cilantro into Lu Fangfang's hand.

"Comrade Xiao Lu, your wife will be waiting to drink your beef bone soup tomorrow morning."

The young woman smiled and said something before turning and leaving.

Lu Fangfang looked down at the cilantro in her hand, filled with emotion. The grass in the fields outside had just sprouted, and it was not easy to have a bunch of cilantro to eat.

Lu Fangfang carefully placed the cilantro her sister-in-law gave her into the cupboard.

Over the next half hour, several more women came, some bringing dried chili peppers, some bringing scallions and ginger, and others bringing star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves.

In no time, Lu Fangfang's house was filled with spices.

Well, if I don't cook the beef bone soup well now, my sisters-in-law will laugh at me.

Lu Fangfang is full of energy.