The only consolation was that all the wild boars had been eradicated, so everyone could enjoy delicious pork.
However, due to the hot weather, the meat cannot be kept for a long time and must be eaten within a day. It is estimated that the wild boar meat weighs about 1,000 kilograms, which means that both students participating in military training and soldiers originally stationed here and their families can enjoy a meat feast.
However, the canteen chefs are under tremendous pressure because they rarely come into contact with meat, which results in their cooking skills being relatively limited.
The most common dishes are braised pork with potatoes and Chinese cabbage stewed with vermicelli and meat slices. Although other ingredients such as pig offal can also be made, they are very cumbersome to prepare.
In addition, preparing meals for about a thousand people takes a lot of time, which is undoubtedly a daunting task for the canteen staff.
Faced with such a huge workload, the canteen helpers all said that this would be a huge project.
So some soldiers privately suggested to Instructor Yan: "Although we are cooking for the students, we are all eating together after all. We can gather everyone together to participate in this activity." They believed that this would increase communication and unity among each other.
Instructor Yan thought this was a good idea, and the students’ military training was about to end, so he wanted to leave everyone with an unforgettable memory.
Therefore, he decided to turn this dinner into a special farewell party. This idea was supported by all staff and announced to everyone through a loudspeaker. Once the news was delivered, it immediately received a warm response from everyone.
However, the story didn't stop there. Someone then offered a new suggestion. It turned out that many military wives who accompanied the troops never actually had a formal wedding ceremony. Most of them were introduced by their families and met the men during home leave. If they were attracted to each other, they would follow the men into the military.
Due to the difficult living conditions, these military wives often have no time to take care of the tedious wedding ceremony. Taking this into consideration, the military leaders decided to organize a unique collective wedding to let all the military wives who have not yet held a wedding experience the happy moment together.
This proposal quickly sparked interest, with many expressing their approval. For the wives of soldiers accompanying the troops, this was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise and a reward for their silent dedication. For the entire unit, this collective wedding not only added to the festive atmosphere but also strengthened internal cohesion.
The next morning, at first light, the entire military district was bustling with activity. The atmosphere was as lively as New Year's. Three butchers were hired, as one couldn't handle the sheer volume of pork.
Today, the military district harvested three large wild boars and four small ones, all captured through the concerted efforts of instructors and students. Because the skins were difficult to handle, they were simply buried. Next came the tedious and skillful task of preparing the offal.
At this time, the wives of soldiers and the elderly in the family compound came to help. They skillfully cleaned the pig offal and removed the odor. Although pig offal has a strong smell, it is affordable and many families choose it as a substitute to satisfy their cravings when they can't afford pork.
At noon, the chef decided to make dumplings as a main course for all the officers and soldiers. Cooking for over a thousand people was a daunting task. But strength lies in numbers, and everyone had their own clear division of labor. Some minced the meat, others washed and sorted the vegetables, and still others kneaded the dough, using up several bags of flour. The scene was truly spectacular, and a small luxury.
"Why is the military district's subsidy so high this time?"
"Yeah! I don't remember there weren't so many before."
"Is it because the ingredients for making dumplings this time are so good?"
"Maybe, but it's good this way. We can eat our fill."
"Ha ha……"
Everyone was talking about it, but they didn't know the reason.
In reality, all of this was Liu Yanran's work. She contacted the leadership through Instructor Yan and then promised to donate 5,000 yuan to the military region. Instructor Yan took the opportunity to propose the idea of a group wedding, and the leadership was delighted and immediately approved it.
Liu Yanran kept her merits and fame to herself and quietly did a good thing for everyone.
Today, however, was a special day. The sun shone brightly and warmly on the military camp grounds. The air was filled with joy and blessings, as if the entire world was enveloped in happiness.
A group of soldiers in military uniforms, their faces filled with happy smiles, are about to usher in an important moment in their lives - a collective wedding.
The wedding was not decorated lavishly, with only simple tables, chairs, and flowers. The newlyweds wore military uniforms, and the wives wore their most beautiful red dresses, large red flowers on their chests, their faces filled with happy smiles.
The ceremony began with a cheerful performance by the art troupe, and the newlyweds walked hand in hand down the red carpet, receiving the blessings of their comrades. The military commander, the officiating officer, delivered a passionate speech, praising the newlyweds' contributions to the country and its people and wishing them a happy marriage and a long life together.
At the wedding, the newlyweds read their wedding vows together, expressing their love and loyalty to each other. They promised to support each other and face difficulties and challenges together in their future lives.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds posed for photos with their comrades to capture this unforgettable moment. They then enjoyed a simple yet heartwarming wedding banquet. Everyone toasted to the newlyweds' happiness. Since they were in the military, they drank beverages, including Liu Yanran's homemade sour plum soup.
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