The shout was clear and loud, and as soon as it fell, the chatter inside the outhouse instantly ceased.
A few seconds later, the sound of gagging came from inside.
"vomit..."
The sound echoed in the small space, one after another.
Although everyone was already used to using this public toilet, Zhou Qiqi's vivid description instantly brought the scene to life in everyone's minds, making them involuntarily start to imagine.
This association alone is enough to make you want to vomit!
Moreover, he not only thinks about his own needs but also about others', making it an awkward place to stay.
Within a minute, several military wives hurriedly fled from the outhouse.
Their eyes darted around, and when they saw Zhou Qiqi standing at the door, they all looked guilty and quickly covered their faces before fleeing the scene.
Only Qiu Chunfang, with a thick skin like a city wall, was not affected by Zhou Qiqi's words at all.
She swaggered past Zhou Qiqi, deliberately putting her hands on her hips and giving Zhou Qiqi a fierce glare.
Then he spat on the ground with a "pui" sound, muttering under his breath.
"You little brat, all you do is talk big and act tough. I'll see how you end up begging me!"
"I'm begging you, you little brat!"
Zhou Qiqi didn't back down and immediately retorted, while rolling her eyes at Qiu Chunfang.
Her mood was not affected in the slightest; after all, getting angry with such a person was just asking for trouble.
Now that the outhouse was empty, Zhou Qiqi leisurely went in, comfortably took care of her business, and then hummed a little tune as she went home to cook.
On her way back, she unexpectedly saw a wild Sichuan pepper tree with lush branches and leaves. Her eyes lit up, and she casually plucked a handful of tender green Sichuan pepper leaves.
When she returned from the logistics department, she quickly kneaded the dough, covered it with a damp cloth, and placed it in a warm, sunny spot to ferment.
When I went back and opened it, the dough had risen just right, big and soft.
She kneaded the chopped peppercorn leaves evenly into the dough, and instantly, a unique fragrance filled the kitchen.
After kneading the dough until smooth, she cut it into small pieces, stood them upright, gently flattened them, rolled them into thin, round sheets, and then put them back under the damp cloth to let them rise a second time.
Before long, the soft dough pieces for the fried dough were ready.
When Zhou Qiqi was in college, her parents, who had both started new families, stopped giving her living expenses.
She often worked part-time while studying, doing jobs at breakfast stalls, small restaurants, and so on, so she has a lot of skills.
While waiting, she soaked some red beans and cooked red bean porridge.
I also stir-fried some hot and sour shredded potatoes, stir-fried carrots, and stir-fried eggs with chili peppers.
When it was time to eat, Zhouzhou arrived home first. After washing her hands, she went back to her room and obediently did her homework by herself, without making a fuss.
Zhou Qiqi figured Shen Huaichuan would be home soon, so she started frying dough sticks in the oil.
The coal stove was burning brightly, and the oil in the pan quickly heated up, making a sizzling sound.
One by one, the dough pieces were placed into the pan. Instantly, golden bubbles rolled and jumped around the dough pieces. Before long, the dough pieces turned into an enticing golden color, and the aroma filled the entire house.
As Shen Huaichuan pushed open the door, a rich aroma of food wafted out, and the house was filled with the warmth and coziness of cooking smoke.
A warmth filled his heart, and his steps became lighter. As the family sat down at the dinner table, he couldn't help but ask.
"How did you do this?"
Zhou Qiqi picked up a fried dough stick for Shen Huaichuan, blinked her big, watery eyes, and said.
"Qin Shitou said you like to eat this, so I made it. Try it and see if it's good!"
Shen Huaichuan took the fried dough cake, but did not taste it immediately. Instead, he keenly noticed Zhou Qiqi's slightly red ear tips and asked softly.
"Is there some problem with the approval process for building the toilet?"
Zhou Qiqi was surprised that Shen Huaichuan guessed it so quickly, and she suddenly felt a little uneasy.
However, she still tried to remain calm and said, "Let's eat first, and we'll talk after we finish eating."
Despite her fierce demeanor when confronting the military wives in the outhouse that afternoon, she couldn't help but have some unpleasant associations when discussing toilets during meals, which affected her appetite.
After dinner, Zhouzhou went back to her room to do her homework, while Shen Huaichuan took the initiative to clean up the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them.
Zhou Qiqi followed behind him, leaned close to the side, and told him in detail the two questions that Director Lin of the Logistics Department had raised.
“I want to take the detour to the right, but that will cost an extra 300 yuan, which means it will cost a total of 1,000 yuan.”
After explaining the situation, she bit her lip nervously.
After she finished speaking, she felt a little embarrassed, because in this day and age, a thousand yuan is not a small amount.
Most people only earn sixty or seventy yuan a month, so they would have to save up that much money by not eating or drinking for sixteen months.
She thought to herself that Shen Huaichuan would definitely not agree to such a large expense, or that he would suggest she try to communicate with Qiu Chunfang again.
She had already figured out how to argue her case logically.
After all, so much groundwork had been laid beforehand.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Shen Huaichuan didn't stop washing the dishes at all. He simply nodded casually and said, "Whatever you say."
Zhou Qiqi was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened instantly. She stood on tiptoe, leaned close to Shen Huaichuan's ear, and asked loudly.
"Really? A thousand yuan, just like me?"
She was afraid that Shen Huaichuan hadn't heard her clearly.
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