Chapter 537: An Unexpected Mission
If she wants to sell roufen (a type of noodle), she has to ask her mother for the secret recipe for the broth.
What would her mother think if she knew she was going to set up a stall here to sell noodles?
In the eyes of her parents and siblings, she was the most successful one in the family.
She married well and even became a military wife; they always looked up to her with admiration.
They felt that she had a job in the military and her husband was a military officer.
Every time they wrote a letter or made a phone call, they couldn't help but envy her.
She also said that when the children grow up and need jobs, she should definitely ask her for help.
For the sake of saving face, she always agreed.
So she has been struggling financially these past few years and hasn't been able to find work, and she's too embarrassed to tell her family.
Of course, I didn't dare go home.
If her elderly mother and family found out that she was going to make a living by selling noodles at a street stall, just like her younger sister in the countryside,
What will they think?
It wasn't that she was afraid of being looked down upon by people from her hometown.
I was mainly afraid they would worry about me.
I'm also afraid they'll be disappointed in me.
Bai Zhi, unaware of her inner thoughts, continued to encourage her, "Sister-in-law, let me tell you, now is the time when individual businesses are doing well. There are huge market gaps in all industries. As long as you find an industry that you are good at and work hard without fear of hardship, you will definitely make money."
Liu Guifang looked conflicted, then smiled and said, "I'll think about it."
“You have this skill, you really should make use of it.” Bai Zhi glanced at her complexion and said with concern, “But it’s quite hard work. Making it at home and then selling it outside is also physically demanding. We’ll see if your body can handle it.”
Liu Guifang said, "I'm in good health now."
The two chatted and before they knew it, they had finished wrapping the dumpling filling.
There were only a few skins left.
Liu Guifang is experienced; she kneads the dough perfectly.
She's truly exceptional when it comes to cooking.
Bai Zhi came out of the kitchen and saw that only Lu Ye and Ye Qingbai were chatting in the living room. She asked, "Where are Political Commissar Zhang and Instructor Yang?"
Lu Ye replied, "Old Yang just got back and will be up soon. Political Commissar Zhang isn't home, so Xiao Wei will be up with Xiao Kai in a bit."
"Should we save some dumplings for Political Commissar Zhang?"
“No need to keep him,” Lu Ye said. “Xiao Wei said his dad went to work and doesn’t know when he’ll be back.”
Bai Zhi nodded, "Okay, then we'll cook dumplings after Instructor Yang and the others come up."
She went into the kitchen and said to Liu Guifang, "Sister-in-law, cut some carrots into shreds, and I'll soak some glass noodles so we can make a cold dish."
After soaking the vermicelli, Bai Zhi said she wanted to stir-fry some greens.
Liu Guifang quickly stopped her, "Alright, don't cook so many dishes. Eat sparingly. We usually don't cook extra dishes when we eat dumplings. Don't waste them."
But Bai Zhi insisted on stir-frying it, saying, "Just two dishes, we can make dumplings with it, and add some chili peppers."
Liu Guifang could only comply with her, watching her pour oil and make chili oil. The oil was poured into the pot as if it were free, and Liu Guifang's heart was bleeding.
This is such a waste. Unless you're incredibly wealthy, no family can afford to eat like this.
When Instructor Yang came in with his son and Xiao Wei, Instructor Yang was carrying a bag of tea.
Old Yang waved the tea leaves in his hand in front of Lu Ye. "This is the tea that Old Wang from the reconnaissance battalion gave me last time. It's good tea, but I couldn't sleep after drinking it. You got a good deal."
Lu Ye didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it directly, saying, "Thank you, then I'll gladly accept it."
She knows Lao Yang very well.
He has backbone and ambition, and even when he is struggling financially, he will never let others see his predicament.
The harder life got, the more generous he became in front of others.
They're just obsessed with saving face.
They went to his house to pick up some things yesterday, and even if he brings out his most treasured tea today, he will never lose face in front of his partner.
"Come on, everyone, let's eat dumplings."
"Sister-in-law, I'm so sorry to bother you again with such a large family."
"Instructor Yang, how can this be considered a disturbance? It's the New Year, shouldn't we take turns eating like this? It's so lively, otherwise Lu Ye and I would feel so lonely."
Does Ye Qingbai mean to say that he is not human?
But with Instructor Yang around, he dared not act recklessly.
They dared not say a word, tried to minimize their presence, and waited with their heads down for the meal to be served.
He wasn't afraid of the battalion commander or the company commander, but he was afraid of the political instructor and the political commissar.
"Come on, everyone, let's eat!"
Bai Zhi looked at the TV and asked with a smile, "Is the Spring Festival Gala being rebroadcast again?"
"Yeah, it's on again." Yang Kai ate dumplings, looking at Lu Ye's large color TV, and commented, "This big color TV is much better than our little black and white TV. The colors are vibrant, the picture is clear, and people look several times bigger. It's really enjoyable to watch."
Xiao Wei chimed in, "It's much better looking than my little color TV."
Liu Guifang put some food on his plate and warned, "Eat quickly. If you complain about the TV again, I'll turn it off. You won't be able to watch anything in black and white."
"Mom, why are you like this? Can't I praise Uncle Lu's big color TV? Who's complaining about our TV?"
Yang Kai offered a precise assessment: "Your heart is far too sensitive and fragile."
Bai Zhi smiled and said to them, "If you want to watch a color TV, come up and watch."
"Thank you, Aunt Xiaobai." Yang Kai said politely, knowing in his heart that if the adults didn't come, they probably wouldn't let him visit.
Xiao Wei raised his hand, "I want to join too."
“Sure, you can all come,” Bai Zhi said with a smile. “You’ll keep me company; I get so bored by myself.”
Everyone chatted and laughed as they ate dumplings and watched the big color TV; the room was filled with joyful laughter.
Liu Guifang grew to love angelica more and more the more she looked at it.
Although she was more than ten years younger than me, she was a generous and easygoing girl, and it was really comfortable to be around her.
Moreover, he knows a lot.
No wonder they're from the city.
His medical skills are also excellent.
In short, it's perfect in every way, practically without any flaws.
She and the handsome Deputy Battalion Commander Lu are a perfect match.
Just as everyone was finishing their dumplings, someone knocked on the door.
Lu Ye got up and opened the door, where he saw Political Commissar Zhang standing outside, covered in rain and wind.
Lu Ye greeted him politely, "Political Commissar Zhang, you're back? We haven't finished eating yet, come in quickly, I'll make you some dumplings."
Political Commissar Zhang's expression was very serious. He looked at Lu Ye without saying a word, paused for two seconds, and then walked in with him.
Seeing the woman and two children in the room, he forced a smile and said, "Are you all eating?"
Seeing Political Commissar Zhang enter, everyone in the room stood up. Bai Zhi said, "Political Commissar Zhang, I'll go make you dumplings right away, and there's more."
Liu Guifang rushed into the kitchen first, saying, "Xiaobai, you sit down, I'll go cook the dumplings."
"No, no, I've already eaten," Political Commissar Zhang quickly stopped them.
"Then please sit down."
Political Commissar Zhang did not sit down. He looked at Liu Guifang and Bai Zhi with a smile and an apologetic tone, "These dumplings are all gone. I may need to borrow them to go to the unit."
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