The weather was still too cold. By the time they got to the canteen, the meat in the jars had long gone cold, and the two jars of meat that Zhao Qinghuai had specially set aside were even frozen solid.

They went straight to the head chef when they arrived at the cafeteria.

"Squad Leader Li, could you heat up this meat for me? And while you're at it, could you heat up the meat in the jar too, so we can share some with everyone later?"

When Squad Leader Li saw the familiar jar, he knew what was going on: "Commander, your wife sent over some goodies again? Hehe, let me see what they are?"

He then went over to look at the three jars on the table: "My god, roe deer meat, and the taste is absolutely amazing. I knew your cooking skills were top-notch after eating your pickled vegetables and canned food before. Look how lucky our commander is."

Seeing him like this, Liu Jinfeng couldn't help but urge him, "Alright, hurry up and get it done, it'll be mealtime soon."

Squad Leader Li then noticed the division commander and quickly saluted. Liu Jinfa returned the salute before laughing and scolding, "So you didn't see me just now? All you could see were these few jars, huh?"

Squad Leader Li chuckled, not answering, but changing the subject instead: "This big pot has a lot of meat, but it's not enough to share. I'll go get some potatoes and cabbage, add them in and stew them, and cut the meat into smaller pieces so everyone can have some meat."

As for the meat sauce, Commander, we'll just use it all. We're having noodles today, so I'll add some noodle soup and some vegetables to make a sauce.”

Zhao Qinghuai said, "Just do what you think is best. Could you also heat up these two jars for me?"

Zhao Qinghuai trusted Squad Leader Li with everything he did. Whenever there was something good to eat, Squad Leader Li would make sure everyone got to eat. Even if someone was sick and on leave, Squad Leader Li would find out who it was and have someone save their portion for them next time.

Therefore, although there isn't much of this stuff, Squad Leader Li will make enough for the entire regiment, ensuring that no one is left out, whether he's on day or night duty.

Squad Leader Li asked two people to move the items to the kitchen.

He added, "Be careful, this jar belongs to our regimental commander's wife. We'll have to return it later."

Soon, the two vats of meat, along with the noodles for the group, were ready. When Squad Leader Li was taking them out, he also scooped out some of the braised meat he had made that day and took it with him. Seeing that Zhao Qinghuai and the others didn't have any meat sauce, he also scooped out some meat sauce for them.

Just as Squad Leader Li put the things on the table, someone walked in through the door: "Haha, I've come at just the right time."

The person who came was none other than Zhang Shanlin from the Logistics Department.

In fact, the logistics department doesn't belong to any of the three regiments; they have their own small canteen. They don't usually need to come to other regiments' canteens for meals. But what does Zhang Shanlin do?

The logistics department is naturally responsible for ensuring the logistical support of the entire unit.

He knew the division commander had returned to his unit. A casual inquiry revealed the commander had gone to Zhao Qinghuai's place; since it wasn't a secret, he also knew that Lin Ying had brought food to Zhao Qinghuai.

Normally, the division commander eats at the logistics department, so what does it mean that he hasn't come over? It means that the food there is more appealing today.

Wouldn't it be a huge injustice if he didn't come?

"Oh, they're serving noodles today? Looks like I've come at the perfect time."

As he spoke, he sat down in the seat next to him, and without blushing or panting, took Wang Shan's portion of noodles, which had already been mixed, and placed it in front of him: "I've already mixed it all for you. Look at you, still so polite."

Wang Shan couldn't help but roll his eyes.

He had known Zhang Shanlin for over ten years. Initially, they were like brothers because their names both contained the character "Shan" (善). However, over time, Wang Shan gradually developed a new understanding of Zhang Shanlin, this smiling tiger.

This guy is meticulous when it comes to serious matters, but he's shameless most of the time.

The key thing is that he has a keen sense of smell. He and I used to share a dorm room, and he could always find anything we secretly hid. If we didn't give him anything, he would just snatch it. If he couldn't win, he would tell the instructor. It was unbearable to watch.

Seeing this, Squad Leader Li quickly said, "There's still some in the kitchen. I'll get the political commissar another bowl right away."

While Wang Shan was still furious that his noodles had been snatched away, Zhang Shanlin had already started eating: "These noodles taste really good today."

As he spoke, his hand reached for the large piece of meat. Wang Shan watched as the meat he had been eyeing for so long entered the guy's mouth, and subconsciously swallowed.

Seeing everyone eating meat, he couldn't resist any longer. When he saw Squad Leader Li coming over, he stopped mixing the noodles and picked up his chopsticks to eat the meat.

When the delicious meat entered his mouth, Wang Shan finally felt a satisfaction from the depths of his soul.

"It smells so good, so incredibly good! It's fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry, melts in your mouth, and leaves you wanting more. The cooking technique and unique flavor are truly irresistible."

Just as Wang Shan was savoring the memory, he looked up and found that both vats of meat were empty.

Wang Shan stood there, stunned.

Everyone patted their bellies contentedly, saying, "That feels so good."

Zhao Qinghuai couldn't help but laugh at the scene. He put the piece of meat from his chopsticks into Wang Shan's bowl and said, "Eat up."

Wang Shan felt wronged and wanted to cry, but in a fit of anger, he poured all the soup from both pots into his own bowl, ate the noodles with satisfaction.

The group of people who had just eaten meat were initially going to laugh at Wang Shan for making such a statement while they were eating. They were all dumbfounded.

"Oh, how come they didn't think of that!"

Seeing that everyone's eyes were fixed on his bowl, Wang Shan simply covered the bowl and went to eat at another table.

The group found the scene amusing, shook their heads, and went to wash their own dishes.

Just then, a group of people ran in from outside. When they saw that the division commander and regimental commander were there, they stopped and saluted.

Liu Jinfa waved his hand: "Go get your food."

Then everyone went to the window again.

Upon seeing that there was not only noodles but also meat today, everyone, who had been quiet because of the leader's presence, cheered and shouted to Zhao Qinghuai, "Commander, thank you, sister-in-law!"

Zhao Qinghuai waved his hand: "Let's eat quickly."

......

After delivering the meat, Lin Ying's mind was filled with the two hands and their faces she had just seen.

This is what we can see; what about what we can't see?

Everyone knows that if you're still, your feet will get cold first, not your hands. Their hands are already like that, how can their feet be any better?

You know, frostbite is a real pain. It can leave a lasting condition, causing you to get frostbite every year. Plus, it hurts when it's cold and itches when it's hot. It's incredibly uncomfortable.

She stayed warm at home every day, so naturally nothing happened to her. Zhao Qinghuai didn't have any frostbite either. Lin Ying was from the south, so naturally she wouldn't have thought of that.

Now that I think about it, how could those sixteen or seventeen-year-old kids not get frostbite when they had to stand outside in temperatures of minus forty degrees Celsius?