After saying this, Director Cai called two colleagues to go and inspect the dried tofu. Zhao Xuelin happened to bring some tasting samples with him, so he let everyone taste it.
Although the three teams had just started, the three team leaders supervised the products very strictly. The quality of the dried tofu they produced was good, and the varieties were not too many, but the taste was unanimously recognized by Director Cai and others. Even He Jun praised the taste of the dried tofu skin and orchid.
The price offered by Director Cai was also good, and the three team leaders were very satisfied. When they came out with a bag of money, they all couldn't stop smiling.
Upon learning that Yun Huaying had invited He Jun to dinner at the Dongjiang Brigade, the two team leaders of Xigou and Xifeng hurried to the meat processing plant. One bought a few pounds of meat and the other bought a duck, and asked Zhao Xuelin to help bring them over as a thank you gift.
When Yun Huaying came back, Lin Shan and Jiang Yuan were busy with their own things at home, one writing children's stories and the other writing modern poetry.
"Sister Ying, you can live here."
"Well, we slept in a large bunk bed at the Youth Educatorate Institute. When we arrived, there was no room, so the three of us rented a house from a fellow villager and lived here on our own." Yun Huaying led him home and called into the house, "Lin Shan, Jiang Yuan, I'm back. I've brought guests to visit."
Lin Shan and Lin Shan had heard of He Jun's name and had asked his brothers to help sell goods, but today was the first time they met him, and they were both very enthusiastic about this little brother.
The room was simple but tidy. There was a charcoal brazier under the table, which was warm and comfortable.
Yun Huaying took out all the goodies from the cabinet, gave him a box of chocolates, and brought him steaming hot ginger and jujube tea to dispel the cold. The four of them sat around the table and chatted about daily life.
Not long after, the team leader came over with a big rooster that he had killed himself, as well as duck and pork prepared by the other two team leaders. He had just asked his wife to clean them up at home before bringing them over to them.
The three teams prepared gifts of thanks. Yun Huaying also took out half a piece of bacon from her room and began to prepare lunch. She also invited them: "Team leader, go and ask my sister-in-law to come over for dinner later, and bring the two children as well."
"OK."
Yun Huaying was the head chef, and Lin Shan and the others assisted in the preparations, making arrangements. "We haven't had braised pork in a while. This piece of pork belly is perfect for braised pork. It's just enough to make two bowls. We'll have one bowl for lunch and have He Jun take one home. Lin Shan, chop the chicken. I'll make some herbs to stew the chicken, and we'll all have some chicken soup to nourish ourselves. Jiang Yuan, wash the bacon first. We'll braise the duck and bacon and serve it with the meal later."
"Okay." The two of them immediately divided the work.
The captain was entertaining guests in the main hall. Although he and He Jun were ten years apart in age, they had common topics and they actually had a very happy chat.
When it was time for dinner, Yun Huaying asked the team leader to go back and call people, and also served a bowl of rice and a bowl of chicken soup to the two elders of the Han family.
When she came back, He Jun asked her, "Sister Ying, where is Sister Long Wei?"
"She was working in the county. The people she arrested yesterday were handed over to the military today, and she went over to take over."
The He family talked about Long Wei while having dinner last night. It was then that He Jun learned about Long Wei's identity from his grandfather and father. This sister is simply his idol.
I didn't see her today, which was a bit of a shame, so I asked her again, "Sister Ying, does Sister Long Wei have a boyfriend?"
If not, he would shamelessly help his brother to get the connection.
"Yes, my girlfriend's brother, an excellent pilot."
He Jun: "...So, you two will be sisters-in-law in the future."
"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be."
Since they haven't gotten married yet, Yun Huaying didn't say too much.
Soon the team leader and his wife came with their two children. Both children were wearing thick and bulky cotton-padded jackets. As soon as they came in, they jumped around Lin Shan and the others and called for help. Some of them also followed their parents' instructions and called He Jun brother.
"Qiaoqiao, Shitou, come and sit down."
Lin Xiaolan already knew He Jun's identity. After she said a few simple words to him, she immediately pulled the two lively and active children over.
Yun Huaying came over with a large bowl of chicken soup and called out to them, "Qiaoqiao, Shitou, the boiling hot chicken soup is here. Please sit down."
In addition to the four main dishes, Yun Huaying also prepared a cold dish of bean curd and bean shoots that He Jun liked, and a portion of stir-fried lettuce, making exactly six dishes. They started eating as soon as all the dishes were served.
"Sister Ying, did you cook all these dishes?"
These dishes are so colorful, fragrant and delicious that He Jun is drooling just by looking at them.
"Yes, I made them all." Yun Huaying picked up the chopsticks and picked up a large piece of braised pork for him. "This is my specialty. Try it."
He Jun took a bite and found it soft, tender and fragrant. His expression was very rich: "Delicious."
Yun Huaying raised the corner of her mouth. Seeing that the two children were about to drool, she picked up a piece of meat for each of them and said, "Shitou, Qiaoqiao, eat meat."
There were also people calling out to the captain and his wife, "Captain, sister-in-law, you guys should also pick up some food and eat."
There was a big bowl of braised pork with two pieces per person. Yun Huaying saw that He Jun liked it very much and his mouth was full of oil, so she only ate one piece herself and gave him an extra piece of fattier meat.
He Jun was a good eater, but he didn't often eat braised pork. Today, He Jun ate three pieces of meat and felt very satisfied: "Sister Ying, if you don't go to the hospital to be a doctor, you can go to a restaurant to be a chef."
"These are the only two choices I have?" Yun Huaying glared at him.
"Hey, there are still many options."
He Jun smiled. With the wealth she had accumulated, it was enough for her to live a life of luxury and enjoy a good life without doing anything.
Lin Shan took a spoon and scooped him a spoonful of chicken. She smiled and said, "Xiaojun, your sister Ying is amazing. She is very smart. As long as she wants to do something, there is nothing she can't do."
"I believe that."
Although he didn't know about Yun Huaying's past, He Jun was sure that she was very capable. He also heard the elders talk about the Yun family's past last night. Her family's assets and foundation should not be underestimated.
After a full meal, He Jun felt a little bloated. He still had things to do in the afternoon, so he sat for a while, picked up the braised pork belly that Yun Huaying asked him to bring back, and rode his bicycle back to the county town in the light snow.
Not long after he left, the postman arrived, and all three of them had packages and letters.
The package Yun Huaying received was sent by her high school class teacher, Teacher Zhao. The teacher sent her a pair of cotton shoes, which she had knitted herself, and a letter.
Since she came to the countryside, she has written to her teacher every month and often mailed her things, including food, clothing and daily necessities.
After her mother passed away, fortunately, Teacher Zhao was always with her and taught her. He encouraged and persuaded her when she was helpless, so she did not get stuck in a dead end and go astray.
The teacher is her benefactor in life, and she has always remembered this kindness deeply. Now that she has finally overcome all the hardships, she has been trying her best to repay the kindness in her own way.
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