Normally, the brigade was very short of funds, and the money from slaughtering the New Year pig and selling the meat at the end of the year had to be credited to the brigade's collective account, and this money would be used to purchase things for the collective in the following year.

Lin Xuan bought two pig heads, but it was getting late and it would be too late to prepare them that day, so she could only wait until the next day.

Lin Xuan was not in a hurry. She had already had dinner. Even if she could braise it now, she would have no appetite at night, so it would not make any difference if she braised it tomorrow.

The next day, Zhang Lai Di started to process the two pig heads early in the morning. After she finished cleaning them, Jiang Li brought them the marinade packets and told her to marinate the pig heads for several more hours until they were well-flavored before eating.

Jiang Li also had to prepare the things needed for the New Year.

The first thing is the fried meatballs.

The meatballs fried by Jiang Li using her own unique recipe are much more delicious than those made by others.

It's just that her method needs more pork.

Jiang Li was eating alone, so she didn't need to fry too many meatballs. She used two kilograms of meat, which was definitely enough for her to eat during the New Year.

After braising for several hours, Lin Xuan finally ate the delicious braised pork head, feeling so happy.

Soon, she started to think about Jiang Li’s fried meatballs because they were so delicious.

Jiang Li didn't give many fried meatballs to the educated youth, only two per person.

She just wanted everyone to have a taste, not to let everyone eat as much as they want.

Everyone was already very satisfied to get two meatballs from Jiang Li.

Lin Xuan tasted the meatballs made by Jiang Li and felt that they were so delicious that she wanted to swallow her tongue after eating them. She only hated herself for not being able to cook.

"Jiang Zhiqing, your meatballs are really delicious. Can you teach Zhang Zhiqing how to make them? I'll ask Zhang Zhiqing to fry them too."

Lin Xuan wanted to eat it, but she didn't want to ask Jiang Li for it, so she simply asked Jiang Li to share his experience so that she could make more and eat to her heart's content.

Jiang Li thought that it was okay to tell others the secret recipe of making meatballs. Sharing delicious food with others was also a kind of pleasure, so he agreed immediately. "No problem, I'll write down the steps of frying meatballs, and you can ask Zhang Zhiqing to follow them."

Jiang Li said this, went into the room, and quickly wrote down the secret recipe.

Lin Xuan suddenly had a wonderful feeling that she was enjoying the benefits of following Jiang Li.

Look, it is really useful to have a good relationship with Jiang Li. Not to mention, if she didn't have a good relationship with Jiang Li, how could she get so much food?

Time passed quickly. In the last two days before the New Year, Jiang Li still hadn't received any news from Mu Jingxun. Jiang Li had already prepared to spend this New Year alone.

One day before the Chinese New Year, the educated youth discussed it and decided to celebrate the New Year together.

Jiang Li had no objection to this. After all, if Mu Jingxun wasn't coming, it would be too lonely for her to celebrate the New Year alone. It would be more lively if she celebrated it with everyone.

Normally, but not during Chinese New Year when the family reunites, the atmosphere is best created when there are many people around.

Jiang Li readily agreed to everyone's invitation and spent a lively New Year with everyone.

Seeing that Jiang Li was celebrating the New Year with everyone, Lin Xuan immediately expressed her desire to join in. She could also contribute more supplies so that everyone could eat and drink as much as possible.

Just like that, everyone got together and the New Year atmosphere was instantly created.

On New Year's Eve, all the educated youths gathered together and worked hard.

They cleaned the yard inside and out, which meant bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new year.

After cleaning the house, everyone got together and put up Spring Festival couplets.