"Squad leader, shall we stew some meat today?"

"Look at how hungry you all are! I don't know if we'll stew the meat, but we'll definitely stew the offal. Hurry up and get it ready, we'll start stewing it in a bit."

Also, breakfast needs to be made quickly; there are hundreds of people waiting to eat.

At the squad leader's shout, everyone moved even faster, but all were filled with anticipation.

When Zhang Xingguo woke up in the morning, Wang Xiaoshun excitedly told him about what happened last night.

"Sir, this time there were two large wild boars and three wolves. The cooks worked through the night to prepare all the game."

"So many?" Zhang Xingguo was startled. "Is Hongmei injured?"

"I didn't see anyone, but there shouldn't be any problems, otherwise the news would have come by now. Don't worry, sir. So many game must have been bought. I took one look and saw a wound on the neck, it must have been done by an old hunter."

"Okay, tell the cooks to stew all the meat and send it to the front lines this afternoon. Give each person three steamed buns, and go to logistics to arrange for people to go to the canteen."

"Understood." Wang Xiaoshun excitedly ran out, first going to the logistics department to mobilize twenty people, and then going to the canteen to notify the cooking team.

Upon hearing that meat was to be delivered to their comrades at the front, the cooks worked even faster. They also mentioned that twenty more people would be coming to steam buns, so they figured they could finish making forty buns by the afternoon.

Zhang Hongmei woke up covered in sweat; it was too hot during the day in summer here.

Seeing Wang Ying sleeping soundly on the other bed, he knew that the girl was also exhausted.

I quietly got up and went outside. Good heavens, the cafeteria was sweltering, and there was an enticing aroma. Was they stewing meat?

Finally, everyone can eat meat. Zhang Hongmei is quite happy. Looking at the two buckets of water outside, she knows that Wang Xiaoshun helped to dry the water.

After washing up, I felt much refreshed. Looking at the time, it was time for lunch; I needed to wake Wang Ying, as Zhang Hongmei wanted the two of them to go to the water's edge that afternoon.

He then fetched another bucket of water before waking Wang Ying up.

"Hongmei, I was sleeping too soundly."

"Hehe, I woke up because of the heat. Go wash up, it'll be lunchtime soon. Doesn't the meat smell delicious?"

"Yes, I feel hungry." Wang Ying went to wash up, and Zhang Hongmei filled her water bottle to give to Zhang Xingguo later.

Wang Xiaoshun came over to call the two of them for lunch and saw that they were both awake. "Hongmei, this meat smells so good, it's just a shame we can't have it for lunch, it's not tender yet."

"Then we can eat it tonight too."

"Hehe, yes, but it's so frustrating to smell the food but not be able to eat it. The commander is calling you over for dinner. I'll go get the food now. You can just go directly to the commander."

When Zhang Hongmei and Wang Ying arrived at Zhang Xingguo's office, they saw the old man on the phone. Why is it that every time they come here, he's on the phone?

Zhang Hongmei handed him a glass of water again, which Zhang Xingguo took and drank in one gulp, but he still didn't end the call. Unable to do anything else, Zhang Hongmei handed him another glass. Was it really okay for an outsider like him to overhear such military secrets?

Zhang Xingguo didn't hang up the phone until Wang Xiaoshun returned with the food. Zhang Hongmei hadn't been listening attentively, but she knew the situation was troublesome.

"Let's eat." Zhang Xingguo's meals were the same as the soldiers'. He only ate about 30-40% full, otherwise he wouldn't have lost so much weight.

"Today's meal was good, two bowls of rice and some taro stew." Zhang Xingguo was quite satisfied with today's meal.

Zhang Xingguo didn't have the habit of not speaking while eating or sleeping, so he chatted with Zhang Hongmei while eating, saying, "Hongmei, I'm going to the camp this afternoon."

"I'll go too."

"What are you going to do? Swords and spears have no eyes."

"I can protect myself. Besides, I'm not going to the battlefield; I'm just delivering food to the soldiers on the front lines."

Zhang Xingguo glared at Wang Xiaoshun.

"Sir, I didn't say anything." He was completely innocent, wasn't he?

"Uncle Zhang, do I need anyone else to tell me? I guessed it myself, and I will definitely go."

"Fine, I'll go, you troublesome girl. But you have to listen to me. If you can't guarantee it, then don't go."

"I promise I'll obey and do whatever you tell me." Zhang Hongmei was happy now. Although she knew Zhang Xingguo couldn't win against her, she felt relieved that the matter was finally settled.

Wang Ying held her rice bowl, her brows furrowed. Her own head was no longer taking care of her; she had no choice but to rely on herself.

"Commander, I know martial arts and I'm an excellent marksman. I'd like to go too." He didn't have Zhang Hongmei's confidence, so it was better to plead with his superiors when making a request.

"Okay, you can go too, but I'm leaving this girl's safety in your hands."

"Don't worry, sir, I guarantee I'll complete the mission." Wang Ying's shout startled Zhang Hongmei so much that she almost dropped her chopsticks.

"Just say it, why are you shouting? Is it really that exciting?" Zhang Hongmei rolled her eyes at Wang Ying. Honestly, she startled herself.

"Hehe, I'm just excited, aren't I? I've always wanted to go to the battlefield, and I also have the spirit to dedicate myself to my country."

"That's amazing." Zhang Hongmei gave Wang Ying a thumbs up.

"Uncle Zhang, will we be able to see Wang Baoguo at the place we're going to?"

“Sure, you’re from the same village, now you’ll get to meet.”

"Yes, I've finished eating. I'll go prepare some food for him to take with me."

"Hehe, let's go. We'll leave at three o'clock, two cars."

"Okay, Wang Ying. After you finish eating, help Xiao Shun pack his things." Zhang Hongmei said and ran off. She had a purse and was originally prepared to provide cover, but she didn't expect to actually run into him this time.

I need to think carefully about what to prepare for Er Lengzi. Clothes and other necessities are definitely out of the question, so food is the only option. But it's too hot here, and food won't keep for long. This is really worrying.

Besides, we'll have meat tonight, so giving him more meat isn't realistic. Wait, with so many people and only this much meat, he definitely won't be satisfied. I still have Aunt Li's braised pig's head and offal in my own space; I'll let him have some tonight.

But I still packed two pounds of rock sugar, which can replenish energy when you're extremely hungry. I found a piece of plastic wrap, wrapped it up into a bag, making it convenient to eat, and also packed a few pounds of dried sweet potatoes for him.

I still felt it wasn't enough. Suddenly, I remembered the compressed biscuits I used to buy wholesale at the market in my past life. They came in small packages and weren't even printed with any words. I put them in a small cloth bag and carried them in my pocket. Even when I was in ambush, I could eat a few to stave off hunger.

I really can't think of anything else I can give. It's not the right season. If it were winter, I could give you more.

I wonder how Er Lengzi is doing now? He's become a deputy battalion commander, he's really risen through the ranks pretty quickly. I wonder if he feels he's achieved his goals.