"What nonsense are you talking about! The meat looks fresh with some blood in it. If it weren't fresh, it wouldn't have any blood in it!" someone immediately retorted. "Nobody, stop making a scene and don't disrupt the queue. I want the best piece of meat today!"
"Exactly, this is welfare for the steel mill, who would dare to tamper with it?"
"That's right!"
Those who wanted to cause trouble immediately stopped, unaware that the two people who spoke were actually henchmen arranged by Song Weidong.
He was afraid of making a mistake, since it was the color of old sow meat, which was much darker than regular pork, and there were bound to be experts who would notice.
An older woman in the crowd frowned. The meat on the cutting board was probably from an old sow. She knew she couldn't expose them in public, and even if she did, she couldn't argue with so many people.
Looking at the meat ration coupon in her hand, she decided to transfer it, so she asked around in a small circle.
"Whose meat ration coupon is this? My family doesn't eat meat, just pay me!"
"Why doesn't your family eat meat?" someone asked curiously. "You can't be a Hui Muslim family, can you?"
"Yes, there are Hui people here, so I'm transferring this meat coupon to someone else. You only need to give me two yuan." The woman held up the meat coupon. "This is a meat coupon that can get you 5 jin of meat. Don't miss this opportunity."
Immediately, someone took out money and exchanged it for a ticket to be taken away from her. She then took the money and left in a hurry.
Song Weidong carefully registered each person, then handed the meat to them with both hands, his face beaming with a bright smile.
He needs to serve everyone well and leave a good impression so that he can become the logistics director in next month's election.
He's just a deputy now. The real boss was in a car accident and won't be able to take up his post for a while, so he's trying to seize power!
Factory Director's Office.
Looking out the window at the many people queuing to receive their benefits, the old factory manager was very happy. The factory's welfare this year was quite good, and he was happy as long as everyone was happy.
He will provide these workers with the best welfare and benefits within his capabilities, because they deserve it for the country's development!
A knock came at the door.
"Come in!"
"I've put the factory manager's letter and newspaper on your table today," Xiao Wang said respectfully, then placed the items on the table.
The old factory director waved his hand.
He sat down to read the Xinhua Daily today, not knowing what it was about, and found himself enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
As for the letters, he set them aside, intending to read them after finishing the newspaper.
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Lu Zhixia finally saw Old Man Yu, who led two people over to maintain order. The two nodded to each other knowingly.
With Old Man Yu around, she felt relieved. She yawned again, realizing she had gotten up a little early today.
Su Lan said, "The supply and marketing cooperative was supposed to sell meat tomorrow, but I don't know why it's being brought forward today. Otherwise, I would have let you sleep in a little longer."
Lu Zhixia said, "It doesn't matter if this kind of good thing is a day or two earlier. If it's a day or two later, people will start to complain."
Su Lan laughed, "Indeed, last time the meat was sold three days late, and everyone was grumbling about it. Some people were even cursing at work, saying that the higher-ups were scoundrels!"
Because they arrived early, there weren't many people in line ahead of them, and it was soon their turn to buy meat.
A pig was laid out on the cutting board. The butcher recognized the girl in front of him, so he smiled and asked,
"What kind of meat would you like to buy today, comrade?"
"Give me five jin of pork shoulder, and half a large tenderloin! Two pork kidneys, please." Seeing the pork intestines underneath the meat, Lu Zhixia exclaimed, "Give me three jin of intestines!"
The butcher thought to himself, "No wonder he's Director Yu's relative; he buys things so lavishly."
Director Yu walked over at this moment and said to Lao Xue, who was cutting meat, "The bones must weigh at least 5 jin (2.5 catties), and leave me some meat on top. You can't leave too little!"
"Yes, Director, I've got it!" Old Xue said respectfully. "Just tell me what you want. We've brought an extra pig today, so there'll be enough meat for everyone."
At this moment, Lu Zhixia thought of blood sausage. If she could make it, there would probably be a lot of people who would buy it.
"Master, I'd like to ask how you usually process pig's blood!"
Do you need it?
"Yes, I want it."
"Then come over next time you're selling pork, and I'll bring you some."
"Okay, then bring me more, I want to make blood sausage to sell."
"Okay, little sister, I'll remember that. I'll definitely bring you a good bowl of pig's blood when the time comes."
Lu Zhixia took out the meat coupons and money, and paid the bill after the meat was shredded.
Next, Su Lan bought meat. She gritted her teeth and bought 5 jin of meat, and also bought two pieces of pork intestines, planning to stir-fry them with chili peppers for dinner.
After they finished buying their things, they waited on the side. Those people dared not speak out, for fear that if they caused trouble, they would not be able to buy the meat.
The pork bones were quickly removed, and Director Yu immediately handed them to Lu Zhixia.
"Same as always, but this time add some chili peppers. You can adjust the recipe as needed!"
"Would you like some Sichuan peppercorns?"
"Adding a little is fine too, it's up to you."
"Okay, I've got it."
Lu Zhixia carried the bones in her left hand and the things she bought in her right hand. She planned to make sweet and sour pork with the pork tenderloin.
Gu Lingxiao gave her so many votes, so it's only right that he raises the food standards for her.
After getting on the bicycle.
Su Lan, "Why did you buy so many pig intestines and kidneys today?"
Lu Zhixia gripped the handlebars firmly and was about to speak when she saw two people emerge from the aisle beside her.
One of them was Zhou An'an, who was wearing a uniform and clearly on duty. She immediately smiled and called out.
"Comrade Zhou! Good morning!"
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