Over the next two days, Yun Huaying worked diligently in the team, teaching the two members assigned by the team leader how to make five-spice braised dried tofu and sauce-flavored dried tofu. After they had mastered the recipes and were able to independently complete the finished products, she went to help Lin Shan and the others make dried orchids.
Lin Shan had previously experimented with making dried orchids, and boiled them in a five-spice brine. Each family was given a bowl to try. The flavor was so delicious that the children in the team were so greedy that they would squat at the door of the soy product factory every day to lick their lips.
Bean curd sheets and dried orchids are very popular, so the team leader asked Lin Shan to be the team leader, responsible for the production of dried orchids. Yun Huaying and Jiang Yuan were also assigned to her group, and four other sisters-in-law who were good at work were also arranged to assist.
Qu Dan, who was pregnant, was also in their group. She had been lying at home resting for a month or two. During this period, she ate well, her face became rounder, and her skin became whiter. Now that the pregnancy seemed stable and the soy products factory was too busy, she discussed with her husband and came out to help with the work.
The team leader also understood her special physical condition and did not let her do heavy physical work. He let her sit at the table and cut tofu. The work at hand was relatively easy and did not tire her.
Seeing Yun Huaying coming over from next door, Qu Dan spoke to her, "Yun Zhiqing, I heard from the team leader a while ago that there's a new doctor at the commune clinic, a medical school graduate. She's organizing a free clinic, starting next Monday, for five consecutive days. Anyone from the Red Star Commune can get free treatment, but they have to pay for their own medicine."
Yun Huaying sat down across from her, helping to cut tofu, and asked, "Are you going for a prenatal checkup?"
"My last checkup at the county hospital was a month ago. Sandong originally planned to take me for a follow-up checkup next week, but my mother-in-law said the doctor at the commune is a college graduate and was sent from the provincial capital. Her medical skills are definitely better than the ones at the county hospital. This time, the clinic is free, so she wants me to go see her."
"College students graduating from medical schools certainly have a wealth of theoretical medical knowledge, but it's hard to say how much clinical experience they have."
"As someone who has just graduated from school, I may not have seen many patients and prescribed medicine yet, so my experience in treating illnesses is a bit limited. However, there are some who have learned from their elders since childhood, and their medical skills are also very good."
"Go back and ask around and hear what other people think of him. If he's okay, you can go and see him." Yun Huaying advised her.
Qu Dan smiled and nodded: "Yes, there are many elderly people in the team who want to see a doctor. Let them go first. I will go in a day or two later."
Lin Shan and the others were busy nearby, and casually asked, "Sister Qu, is this new doctor a man or a woman?"
"I don't know. I haven't heard from the captain." Qu Dan shook his head.
"She's a 23-year-old female doctor, not a recent graduate. She's worked in the hospital for two years. Her elders are also doctors. She came to the countryside specifically to provide support and assistance, and she's only staying for three months."
The team leader came in from outside, followed by four or five middle-aged men. After they came in, they introduced themselves to everyone: "These are the village cadres from the two brigades in Hexigou and Xifeng. I invited them to come and visit us, and also to give us some guidance on our work and offer some valuable suggestions for improvement."
"Captain Zhao, you're being too polite."
The person following closely behind said with a smile that the Dongjiang Brigade is now the production team that the commune leaders value most. The rice mill and oil press are thriving, and the soy product factory is officially profitable. This time, many new products have been developed and large supply orders have been received. They came here today specifically to learn, and they dare not give random instructions here.
Yun Huaying and her companions had met these two captains when they first arrived in Yang County. The other young women working there all knew them, and now they all politely stood up to greet them. "Dear leaders, welcome to our inspection."
"Sorry to bother you while you're working."
The person speaking was the captain of the Xigou Brigade. He smiled at Yun Huaying, Lin Shan, and Jiang Yuan, the three educated youth. They were deeply impressed by these three beautiful women and now knew that the changes in the Dongjiang Brigade were largely due to them. He smiled and said, "Captain Zhao has good vision. Since the arrival of these three golden flowers in the Dongjiang Brigade, earth-shaking changes have taken place here. They are three lucky stars."
Zhao Xuelin laughed when he heard this and agreed with what he said: "Yes, they are three lucky stars. With their arrival, our Dongjiang Brigade's performance is finally not at the bottom."
After saying that, he turned to Yun Huaying, "Yun Huaying, I've already registered the supply contract you brought back with me at the commune, and Secretary Li has already notified the other four brigades. The two captains from Xigou and Xifeng were very polite and just brought you some thank-you gifts. They're temporarily in our office, and you can pick them up later."
"Thank you for your courtesy, captains. As an educated youth sent to the countryside, I have done my best to assist the development of the commune. It is my duty. Please take the gifts back with you. I appreciate your gratitude." Yun Huaying had no intention of accepting the thank-you gift.
"Yun Zhiqing, our two brigades have finally found their way forward thanks to the leadership of the Dongjiang Brigade. You helped us sign a stable supply channel, which was a great help to us. Now we can go all out and work hard. This little gift is a token of our appreciation to our two brigades, and you must accept it." The captain of the Xifeng Brigade took over.
"Yun Huaying, please accept it. The two captains are honest people. They will feel guilty if you don't accept the things they bring." Zhao Xuelin advised.
"Okay, I'll take it." Yun Huaying had no choice but to step back and politely thanked him, "Thank you, captains."
"Of course I should."
After a brief greeting, Zhao Xuelin asked them to continue working. He took the guests to visit and learn how to make new products. He also asked Yun Huaying to make some cold bean curd and braised dried orchid for them to try.
The village cadres from the two brigades stayed here for two hours. After learning how to ride, they rode their bicycles back. The team leader saw them off and came over with a smile. As soon as he came in, he said, "Yun Huaying, I have some good news to tell you."
"The commune is going to give me a certificate of merit?" Yun Huaying raised her eyebrows.
"You guessed wrong."
"Want to give me a reward?"
"Don't be so vulgar. Talking about money is not noble."
Yun Huaying rolled her eyes and said to the others, "Look how noble our team leader is. He doesn't even care about money. When the food and money are distributed at the end of the year, he will definitely pay out of his own pocket to share the money with us. He doesn't care about it anyway."
"Haha..." others laughed.
The team leader was not as good at talking as she was, so he stopped teasing her and said, "I don't have a bonus, but I do have a certificate and a big red flower, but they were not given by the commune, but by the county."
"Wow!"
When they heard that the county had awarded her a certificate of commendation, the others were envious and surprised.
Seeing Yun Huaying's calm expression, as if this happy event didn't happen to her, the team leader admired her composure. "Come with me to the county tomorrow to receive the award, the title of Outstanding Educated Youth. You should also make some simple preparations, because you will definitely have to give a speech on stage."
Yun Huaying: "...A few simple sentences should be enough, right? No need for a long speech?"
"You are well-read and can give a long speech for two or three hours. It will just bring honor to our Dongjiang Captain." The captain supported her.
Yun Huaying: "...Forget it, this kind of work is not suitable for me."
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