Ever since she fell, Lu Xiaomei has felt a strange pain all over her body.

She went home and looked at her mother, but couldn't see any wounds.

They've now been sent here to collect meat.

Moreover, they can only receive the same benefits as ordinary people.

It's almost her turn.

Seeing that Lu Xiangze wasn't paying attention to this side.

She boldly said, "Master, I brought this pig down here, so I should get a share too."

The butcher was stunned; Captain Lu hadn't mentioned this before.

Aunt Hua, who was standing behind Lu Xiaomei, was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

"Little sister, that's not right. Even if you lured the wild boar, you didn't hunt it, so why should you take more than your share here!"

"That's right, that's right."

The crowd instantly erupted in noise.

Lu Fugui noticed the commotion and came over.

Upon seeing Lu Xiaomei, he said irritably, "What's wrong? Does your family have a problem with dividing the meat?"

"I...I said I brought this wild boar down with me, I..."

"You brought her down here! What are you doing in these deep mountains, a girl like you!"

Wild boars can only be found deep in the mountains.

They don't usually come down the mountain, and Lu Xiangze and his group didn't mention it when they brought the wild boar back.

He thought...

"This is utter nonsense!"

Lu Xiaomei knew that if she didn't fight for it, there would be less meat in the family, and she wouldn't be able to eat a single bite.

"But, wasn't that meat brought back by my brother?"

Lu Fugui felt it was necessary to explain this properly.

You can't just go anywhere in these deep mountains.

If Lu Xiaomei sets this precedent, how will we manage things in the future?

“Your brother is your brother, and you are you. You've already separated your family. Besides, your brother was kicked out. You didn't care about him back then, so don't expect to benefit from him now. Take the meat from your family and leave, just like everyone else. If you keep causing trouble, you can forget about taking it.”

Lu Fugui, being the captain, spoke with great authority.

Lu Xiaomei didn't dare to argue too much.

He snatched the meat tied with straw and ran away in a flash.

Lu Xiangze watched her retreating figure thoughtfully.

Knowing full well that she lacked the ability, how could Lu Xiaomei dare to venture into the deep mountains?

What exactly is hidden deep in the mountains?

I made a mental note of these things.

As I turned to leave, someone suddenly called out to me.

"Comrade Lu Xiangze!"

Li Yanhong ran towards him carrying the meat.

"What's up?"

Lu Xiangze didn't recognize the person in front of him at all.

Judging from their attire, they seem to be educated youth sent to the countryside during the Cultural Revolution.

"Comrade Lu, I just wanted to thank you. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't be able to eat meat."

Lu Xiangze hadn't said anything yet.

A sarcastic voice came from the side.

"Oh, thank him? Why don't you give the meat to his mother? Maybe I can help this unfilial son make amends to his mother!"

Chen Ximei stood to the side with her hands on her hips.

"And you! Your sister came home saying you bullied her. What's wrong with giving her a few extra pounds of pork you bought?!"

Lu Xiangze didn't bother with it and simply turned and left.

Chen Ximei wanted to chase after them, but Song Yun and Wang Wenhua stopped her.

“Auntie, you’ve severed ties with him, so you’re not allowed to bother my brother. Even though we’re not here anymore, we’ll come back to visit him often. If you cause trouble in the future…”

The unfinished meaning is quite obvious.

Chen Ximei wasn't afraid of anything else, except for these soldiers.

He deliberately glared at them, pushed them aside, and left.

Things are moving too fast.

Li Yanhong stood there, unable to react for a moment, and the opportunity she had been waiting for was gone just like that.

Seeing her like this, Yao Qing nudged her with her arm before she realized what was happening.

In the small courtyard.

Su Qiao is applying medicine to the wound on her hand.

Then wrap it with a strip of cloth.

If it's not bandaged soon, she'll probably forget where the wound is.

"Sister Su, I've brought the meat back."

"Thank you, Xiao Xiang."

Lu Xiang nodded happily, feeling that she and Su Qiao had become good friends.

Their attitude towards her improved.

"This piece of meat is the best I specially picked."

Su Qiao was somewhat worried. Her cooking was really terrible, even...

"What's wrong? Is something wrong?"

Lu Xiang turned the meat over and over to check it, but there seemed to be nothing wrong with it.

I even smelled it.

Su Qiao was both amused and exasperated, and quickly said, "I'm fine with stir-frying vegetables, but cooking meat... I really don't know how."

Lu Xiang had no doubts, as people nowadays eat less meat.

There are few ways to do it.

"How about I make it for you? I'm pretty good at cooking." Lu Xiang wasn't bragging; she was the best cook in the family.

Su Qiao initially wanted to refuse, but she had only said it casually, saying that if she didn't eat it now, she could exchange it for something else later.

After all, this meat was obtained through official channels.

However, looking at Lu Xiang's expectant eyes, he really couldn't bear to refuse.

It's worth a try.

Lu Xiang skillfully scraped off the loose hairs from the pork.

Lu Xiang had originally planned to leave Su Qiao in the kitchen to tend the fire, but after she almost burned the pot, she decisively kicked her out.

Su Qiao only had time to briefly explain where her family kept their seasonings.

She sat by the door, glancing inside every now and then.

They saw that Lu Xiang only intended to take enough food for one person.

Su Qiao decisively quit.

He said firmly, "If you don't do your part, then I don't need to do mine either."

Lu Xiang had no choice but to add some more.

Su Qiao decisively snatched the flour bag and guessed that she had added quite a bit more.

Before Lu Xiang could speak, she consciously returned to the door.

Before long, a rich aroma wafted out.

Su Qiao couldn't help but sniff a few times, and scenes from the Su family home unconsciously surfaced in her mind.

She sat on a small stool, waiting for her mother to finish cooking.

She originally wanted to learn how to cook.

But I don't know what skill points she activated.

My mother added all the oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar; she was only responsible for stir-frying.

Even so, all she could serve was a plate of pitch-black, indescribably unappetizing food.

Several times, Su's mother refused to believe it, standing beside her and guiding her step by step.

She could see the food was burnt.

From then on, Su's mother never let her into the kitchen again.

I was always forced to sit on a small stool by the door.

My thoughts returned to normal.

Lu Xiang came out carrying a plate of food.

Su Qiao tried to take it, but it was dodged.

"You're still injured, don't move."

Su Qiao followed with her bowl and chopsticks.

For this meal, Lu Xiang made cornbread buns and spicy wild boar meat.

"Little sister, why aren't you home yet?"

Lu Xiang's brother came looking for her.

He was also a member of the patrol team, and he had participated in the last arrest.

So everyone who comes here to find someone knows the place well.

"Your mother wants you to come home for dinner."

Lu Xiang had the same idea; she was only helping with the cooking and had no intention of coveting Su Zhiqing's wild boar meat.

Su Qiao quickly called out to the person.

Take out a small basket and put all the portioned dishes into it.

"Take it."

Lu Xiang tried to run away, but Su Qiao grabbed her.

"Take this back with you. If you don't take it, I'll feel embarrassed to ask you for help again."

Lu Xiang was completely taken aback by Su Qiao's appearance.

I took it with me when I left.

I was thinking about what other things I should bring next time.