Li Qin still hadn't arrived the next day.
Deputy Division Commander Sun arrived first.
He didn't come empty-handed; he was carrying a bag of apples, and he didn't seem to have any ill intentions.
When Wen Qiao saw him coming, she respected him quite a bit, considering he was a veteran revolutionary comrade.
Because of Sister Wu's matter, Deputy Division Commander Sun came to the Shen family to cause trouble.
Of course, Deputy Division Commander Sun would never admit that he came to cause trouble; he was just there to find out what was going on.
"Comrade Wen Qiao, I have something I'd like to discuss with you. Is that alright?"
Since he was so polite from the start, Wen Qiao had no reason to be rude.
He immediately said, "Just tell me, why are you talking about discussing it?"
"But I can't do anything important in the military. Look at my body, what can I do?"
Deputy Division Commander Sun immediately said, "This is not a matter concerning the military."
"I just want to buy some dried meat from you."
Last night, I swiped two pieces of dried meat from Li Qin, the wife of Political Commissar Wang.
He didn't enjoy his dinner at all that evening.
It wasn't enough at all; before we could even savor the meaty flavor, it was gone.
This morning, as soon as I woke up, I started thinking about how to make something to eat.
After much thought, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and personally visit the store to buy it.
Wen Qiao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Deputy Division Commander Sun's words.
She thought that Deputy Division Commander Sun had come to ask for food.
She was thinking about how she should refuse if Deputy Division Commander Sun came to ask for it.
Of course, she had many reasons to refuse.
But she was too shy to say no.
Fortunately, Deputy Division Commander Sun meant to buy.
Buying it would be much easier; at least you wouldn't lose money.
But Wen Qiao still told him the truth:
“Deputy Division Commander Sun, private business is not allowed now, so I can’t sell you this dried meat. Besides, there isn’t much dried meat in total, and I need to send it to my husband, so time is of the essence.”
As Wen Qiao spoke, she observed Deputy Division Commander Sun's expression.
Sure enough, when she said she wouldn't do business, Deputy Division Commander Sun's face immediately fell.
"Xiao Wen, these kinds of business dealings aren't actually that strictly regulated in our Northwest. Besides, if we do business privately, who's going to investigate? Who would dare trace it back to me?"
Wen Qiao felt a little happy inside, but her face remained serious and upright.
“Deputy Division Commander Sun, you have a responsibility for what you said. What if I sell you the dried meat and someone reports me for speculation and profiteering? I’ll be in deep trouble no matter what.”
Deputy Division Commander Sun said, "I said it, I'll take responsibility."
"Alright, you're an old revolutionary, I trust you. But this will have to wait. I need to get everything I have sorted out first, then I'll buy meat separately to cook for you, is that alright?"
Deputy Division Commander Sun, however, was not happy about it.
“Xiao Wen, you made so much jerky for Deputy Division Commander Shen, he can’t finish it all himself, so can you share some with me?”
"Just tell me the price, I'll buy it. It's not like I'm not willing to pay..."
While Wen Qiao and Deputy Division Commander Shen were talking, Su Mei took a small spoon and scooped out some mushroom and beef sauce.
"Comrade Xiao Qiao, do you think this mushroom and beef sauce is cooked to a satisfactory consistency?"
"The aroma is definitely coming out; the whole kitchen smells of meat sauce."
Wen Qiao took the spoon, dipped her finger in it, and tasted it.
"If it's too bland, add two more spoonfuls of salt."
Turning her head, Wen Qiao looked at Deputy Division Commander Sun and said, "Please wait a moment, I'll go check on my beef sauce first."
"What is this thing? It smells pretty good!"
Su Mei replied, "This is a mushroom and beef sauce that we made ourselves."
"It looks good."
Wen Qiao went to the kitchen to check on the mushroom and beef sauce.
This has been simmering since last night, and the color, aroma, and flavor have all come out.
Just wait for it to cool down before sealing it in canning jars for storage.
When Wen Qiao came out of the kitchen, she specially filled a small bowl with her own food.
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