Chapter 31 Land Distribution...
Miya nodded blankly, her innocent eyes making Cui Dani even more worried.
She could only hold onto Miya's hand tightly, patiently giving her instructions, and occasionally glancing warily at passersby.
Ren Qingsong followed behind the two, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
When she came, her mother said she wanted to ask how her injury was recovering, but now, nothing is more important than Miya.
Before going back, Cui Dani planned to take Miya to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some things.
Before they even reached the supply and marketing cooperative, a crucial matter suddenly occurred to them: "San'er, we should send a letter home about your recovery, so your father and the others won't worry."
Before Ren Qingsong could answer, Cui Dani gave the answer herself.
"Okay then, Miya and I will go to the supply and marketing cooperative to see if we can buy some leftover meat, and you can go and mail the letter."
And so, Ren Qingsong, who had just recovered, was abandoned by his mother and Miya.
We arrived too late today because we were going to the hospital, and they didn't even get any leftover organs.
All that was left was a little bit of pig's blood.
Upon seeing this, Cui Dani immediately became interested and pointed at the pig's blood, saying:
"The old folks say that you can replenish what you have by eating what you have. Your third brother lost so much blood, so it's good for him to eat some fresh blood to replenish his blood. If there's also some pickled cabbage and intestines, the taste won't be much different from the stewed pork dish."
As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately shouted at the sales clerk:
"We'll take all of this pig's blood."
When someone offered to do the closing sale, the salesperson was overjoyed. He immediately shook the plastic bag in his hand, then with a swift movement, he spread the bag open with both hands and grabbed a handful of pig's blood through it.
All the pig's blood was put into plastic bags, which was clean and hygienic.
Her quick and efficient movements were pleasing to the eye. Since there weren't many ingredients at home, Cui Dani also bought some from Miya.
On the way back, Miya remembered the pork stew her mother was thinking about, and immediately thought of the pickled cabbage made by the locals.
"Mom, the local pickled cabbage is darker in color, and the way it's prepared is a little different from what we have back home. We also have some leftover intestines from pressing oil; if we stew them together, the taste should be just as good."
"That's a good idea, but we don't seem to have any pickled cabbage at home."
"Go to the logistics department and buy some; the cafeteria seems to really like making sauerkraut soup."
As soon as Miya spoke, the two of them turned their gazes to Ren Qingsong simultaneously.
The moment his eyes met theirs, Ren Qingsong, knowing he couldn't refuse, sighed helplessly, "I'll go."
On his way to the cafeteria, he kept thinking about how his mother had come all the way from their hometown to take care of him.
In retrospect, they didn't treat him like a patient at all.
Ren Qingsong smiled and shook his head, then quickened his pace toward the cafeteria.
On the other side, Cui Dani and Miya carried their harvest up the mountain, still talking about clearing land and planting crops.
For an old farmer, nothing is more important than the land.
Only when she reached her front door and saw the various vegetable seedlings sprouting green shoots all over the ground did Cui Dani stop talking, saying with a hint of pride:
"The yards you two chose are better. They're a bit high up, but there's more land."
Even if the allocation of land by the army takes a while longer, the harvest from the land should be enough for the three of them to eat for a while.
Taking advantage of their free time, the two casually pulled up some wild vegetables that had sprouted along with the seedlings.
When Ren Qingsong returned with the pickled cabbage, he saw two figures busy in the vegetable garden.
He casually took out the pickled cabbage, rinsed it under the tap, and told the two of them the good news.
"Mother, I just went to the canteen and ran into the quartermaster."
Upon hearing the unfamiliar name, Cui Dani subconsciously looked up at Miya.
Miya immediately explained, "He's the one who oversees the land allocation."
Ren Qingsong did not disappoint his mother's expectations and immediately shared the good news.
"The quartermaster said that all the preparations for the land allocation have been completed, and the lottery will be held tomorrow morning. The announcement will be posted at noon today on the open ground in front of the canteen and the three family compound hills."
"Okay, okay!"
Upon hearing the good news she had been longing for, Cui Dani couldn't help but let out a joyful sound.
Mia is not to be outdone; for someone who has long dealt with the land, there is no place more intimate than the land itself.
In particular, these lands only require a small price to acquire, and everything that grows from them is theirs.
As for why Mia would trust the military's land, it would only collect a tiny bit of "taxes".
Perhaps it was because everything about her new life in the military brought her endless trust since she joined the army.
When you're in a good mood, you have extra energy to cook.
Miya sat to the side, watching her mother's seemingly rough but exceptionally flavorful cooking method, and made a modified version of the "pig-killing stew".
The three of them ate heartily, sweating profusely, in the gentle breeze of late spring, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
After lunch, Miya was eager to tell Dani's family the good news she had just received.
Cui Dani nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, "We should tell them that it was they who reminded us about clearing land for farming. Besides, they often take care of Miya. We happen to have a leftover dish of pork stew at home, so you can take it over and give it to them to try."
"Thank you, Mother."
Miya excitedly arrived at Da Ni's door, carrying a warm bowl of stewed pork.
At this moment, Da Ni's family was having lunch.
The eldest child eats without any manners, sitting directly on the doorstep.
Therefore, he saw Miya's figure before he even got close to his house.
Furthermore, Da Wa immediately spotted the bowl in Mi Ya's hand, and a delighted smile instantly appeared on his face.
With a few quick thuds, he ran down the stairs carrying a bowl and chopsticks, excitedly shouting:
"Sister Miya, what brings you here!"
"What's this delicious food?"
Upon hearing this, even a fool would understand what the eldest child was thinking.
Miya lowered the bowl she was holding a little. "Today my mother went to the supply and marketing cooperative and had some pig's blood left. She cooked it with some vegetables from home and made a simple pig-killing dish. I thought I'd let you try it."
The eldest child stared at the pig's blood and large intestine in the bowl, his mouth watering uncontrollably.
Add to that the pervasive, tangy aroma, and his mouth watered constantly, leaving him no chance to speak.
Da Ni and Er Ni went out after hearing the commotion.
Looking at the bowl in Miya's hand, Liu Limei really didn't know what to say. She could only express her gratitude repeatedly and give her a bowl of pickled radishes that her family had just made not long ago.
"Take this little bit of pickled vegetables home and let your aunt try it. If she thinks it tastes alright, she can come back to get more."
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
Miya knew it was a matter of reciprocity, so she accepted it without hesitation.
But she didn't come today to exchange dishes; she had a more important purpose.
"Sister-in-law, I came to remind you that when Third Brother went to the canteen, he ran into the quartermaster, who said that the land allocation will be drawn by lot first thing tomorrow morning. Remember to go to the square before eight o'clock."
"Oh dear! The land has been divided up!"
Liu Limei's excited shout rang out in the sky above the foot of the hill in the family compound, immediately attracting the attention of the families who wanted to participate in the land lottery.
Some people, in their haste, ran straight out of their homes and stood on the stairs by the door, looking towards the direction from which the sound was coming.
Upon seeing Miya and the others, he eagerly pressed for details:
"Hey girl, I just heard someone talking about dividing up land, is that right?"
Since the quartermaster had already said it in public, Liu Limei didn't expect to hide it from anyone and immediately replied.
"That's right! The land will be allocated in the square at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. Battalion Commander Ren heard this from the quartermaster."
"This is truly wonderful news!"
"Oh my god! I don't even know how many days I've been waiting. My neck is getting long from waiting so long. Finally, some serious news!"
"The land was divided at eight o'clock. Thank you, sister-in-law."
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A chorus of voices rose and fell in the family compound.
There was no need for Miya and Liu Limei to spread the word; everyone chimed in, and the news of the land allocation spread throughout the entire residential compound.
Hearing the commotion outside, Zhang Jia curled his lip in disgust.
Especially Grandma Zhang, who even while eating, glared in the direction where Miya and the others were.
"You can't even wash the mud off your feet when you come to the city. What's so great about farming? Didn't you farm enough in your previous eight hundred lifetimes?"
“Mother, we can’t understand the thoughts of a peasant like you. You are now the mother of the regimental commander, a position even higher than that of an official’s wife. How can you associate yourself with a peasant?”
Grandma Zhang was very pleased with her daughter-in-law Ma Dahua's flattery.
Although she felt sorry for the whole family relying on their son for support, she thought about her own status as the old lady of a high-ranking official's family.
In the past, they were even more powerful than landlords, so how could they be allowed to farm?
Even if he was tempted, Ma Dahua's subtle probing completely extinguished any remaining feelings.
Miya was unaware of what others were thinking; she only knew that she wouldn't let go of any opportunity to acquire land.
After telling Sister Liu the news, he carried a full bowl of pickled radishes home.
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