Knowing that Zhong Wanwan was going back, Ming Xiaoyun and Zhu Dapeng started researching what local specialties to bring back for her three days in advance.
Zhu Dapeng, true to his background in the mess hall, immediately came up with an idea and suggested:
"Squad leader, our cook Squad Leader Fan's father is the head chef of this state-run restaurant. His braised meat making skills are passed down from his family, and the taste is exceptionally good. How about we find a way to get the cooks to order meat from him and have his father braise it?"
"If you ask me, Master Zhong's teaching of skills is genuine, so we should give him something practical instead of playing those fancy games!"
Ming Xiaoyun said with exasperation:
"It's nice to send some braised meat, but you can't send all of it. Even if Master Zhong is a car mechanic, she's still a young woman. How can you give a young woman a gift with a whole bag of braised meat? Isn't that awkward?"
Zhu Dapeng said dejectedly:
"Then what should we give him? If we give him something else, people will say you've taken a liking to Master Zhong, which will only damage Master Zhong's reputation!"
Ming Xiaoyun glanced sideways and said:
"I've noticed you've improved lately. You actually know people will gossip now, that's impressive!"
Zhu Dapeng raised his chin:
"Of course! I go to the hospital every day and listen to these nurses gossiping about others. How could I not understand anything?"
"Squad leader, don't interrupt! What are we going to deliver? We need to get ready quickly, or who will we deliver to after Master Zhong delivers it?"
Ming Xiaoyun sighed:
"That's what I'm worried about. What should we send as a gift? I went to the nurses' station the day before yesterday to ask around, but I didn't get a single useful suggestion. None of what they want is suitable for sending Mr. Zhong to our family!"
Zhu Dapeng sighed as well. What else could they give him? A watch? Those are for couples, and that wouldn't be good for Master Zhong's reputation.
Sending them scarves or shoes wouldn't be appropriate for two grown men.
If they were men, it would have been perfect if they had just given away their spring military uniforms...
Military uniform, male comrade, Zhu Dapeng slapped his thigh:
“Squad leader, let’s take the military uniform to Master Zhong.”
Ming Xiaoyun rolled her eyes:
"Master Zhong can't wear it..."
Zhu Dapeng interrupted him:
“Master Zhong can’t wear it, but she has two younger brothers, so they can wear it!”
"Also, we have female soldiers, right? We can exchange them with them using money and tickets. We're sure we can get them!"
Ming Xiaoyun laughed heartily:
"You're quick-witted when it matters. Let's do it this way, let's change two sets and let Master Zhong wear them alternately."
At that time, military uniforms were the most fashionable and best-looking clothes; you simply couldn't buy them on the market.
Unless you have a direct relative serving in the military, and you send your savings to your family, you can't afford such a set.
Of course, there are many imitations of such "fashionable" clothes on the market, but they can't compare to real military supplies in terms of style or quality.
As a result, if someone has a green military uniform, they'll be asked to borrow it for everything, whether it's for a blind date or a wedding. If you're not on good terms with them, they simply won't lend it to you.
Besides borrowing, some clever people would secretly "rent" out their clothes without asking for money, but they would always have to give the person two eggs for wearing their clothes for a day!
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