Guan Wenru had no idea what unpleasant things He Yanzhi had encountered on his trip, nor did she care.
She was in a great mood as she watched Yu Peng and the others from the logistics department slaughtering cattle and sheep.
If you count the time, she's been working in the logistics department for a full month now.
She had been waiting for this day for the past month.
Normally, Fang Xuechang, as the head of logistics, would not come to watch when livestock were slaughtered.
But he came today, with a big smile on his face.
He then walked up to Guan Wenru and said, "Little Guan, if only you had come earlier! If you had come earlier, the soldiers would have been eating such good meat long ago. Tell me, as animal husbandry workers, why can't Xiao Lu and Xiao Wang raise the cattle and sheep well?"
Guan Wenru laughed, "Minister Fang, Guodong and Dagui have made great contributions over the past month. Although I know how to mix fodder, I would have been helpless if it weren't for Guodong and Dagui finding those wheat straw and bean stalks."
"I know, I know." Fang Xuechang was even more pleased with her for not taking credit. "You all deserve credit! I will definitely write a report to commend you to the organization!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Guodong and Wang Dagui, who were standing nearby, immediately beamed with joy. They, along with Guan Wenru, saluted and said, "Thank you, Minister."
"Alright, you guys get back to work."
...
More than three hours later, dinner was finally served!
The cafeteria was steaming, filled with the long-lost, rich aroma of meat.
The long table was filled with soldiers in military uniforms, each with a bowl of tender, stewed beef or mutton, served with coarse grain buns.
The laughter and cheers almost lifted the roof off.
Everyone's face was beaming with the joy of the Chinese New Year.
My hungry stomach and taste buds, which had been dull for so long, were greatly satisfied at this moment.
"Wow! This meat is stewed until it's so tender! It smells amazing! So delicious!"
A young soldier took a big bite, his breath coming in gasps from the heat, but he couldn't bear to spit it out, and he praised it in a muffled voice.
"Absolutely! It's so juicy! Look how thick the fat is!"
Sitting next to him, an old soldier picked up a trembling piece of fatty meat with his chopsticks, his eyes narrowing into slits. "It's been so long since I've had such substantial meat! With some fat in my belly, I'll have more energy to work!"
"Thanks to the logistics department for investing so much this time!" another soldier shouted, drawing a chorus of agreement.
Fang Xuechang happened to be walking over with a bowl in his hand. Hearing this, he smiled and waved his hand, "As long as you comrades eat well! But, it's not because of my great ability that I, Old Fang, can make sure everyone can have this meat meal this time."
He paused, then raised his voice slightly, clearly praising, "We have to thank our new zookeeper, Comrade Guan Wenru!"
"Oh wow!!!"
These words were like water dripping into boiling oil, instantly causing an uproar.
The previous cow and sheep milk was created by Comrade Guan Wenru, and this time the beef and mutton also owe a debt to Comrade Guan Wenru.
At this moment, Yu Peng, the logistics chief, also came over. "That's right, Comrade Xiao Guan deserves a lot of credit!"
"The original batch of lambs and calves were born skinny as sticks and were on the verge of dying, but she managed to feed them and bring them back to life! Now they're all lively and energetic!"
“They’re more than just alive!” Lu Guodong, holding a bowl of meat, chimed in. “Those ‘old’ cattle and sheep that we’ve been raising for a few months were all skin and bones because of a lack of feed, and they were about to lose weight.”
"Since Comrade Xiao Guan arrived, she's been able to produce a lot of feed. Look at the meat now!"
He tapped the rim of his bowl with his chopsticks. "Look how much weight I've gained! That's why we have this meal today!"
"Amazing! That's really something!" A veteran gave a thumbs up. "I only knew that Commander He was a great fighter, but I never imagined that his wife was so skilled at logistics and raising livestock!"
Praises poured in.
Guan Wenru, who happened to be helping out in the logistics department that day, blushed even more when she heard what they said.
Seeing the soldiers who came to cut the meat still praising it, she waved her hand awkwardly, her voice not loud but clear, "Everyone, don't say that. It's all thanks to Minister Fang's good leadership. Brother Guodong and Brother Dagui from the animal husbandry team are experienced and have been a great help."
I learned it from the book, and then combined it with our local situation, thought about it a bit more, and gave it a try.
"Comrade Xiao Guan is too modest!" Wang Dagui said with a simple smile. "Your method really works! The combination of fodder, when to give water, and how to prevent minor diseases are much more detailed than we know. Those lambs and calves survived, and those skinny cattle and sheep gained weight. You deserve the most credit!"
"That's right! Comrade Xiao Guan is a hero!" the soldiers echoed with smiles.
Looking at their sincere smiles, Guan Wenru felt a warmth in her heart and felt that it was all worthwhile.
These are all soldiers who defend our country. Within her capabilities, she does her best to ensure they are well-fed and clothed, and that achieves her goals. That is enough for her!
But just as this atmosphere of gratitude and joy reached its peak, a cold, sarcastic voice suddenly rang out:
"Hmph, heroes? You're too easily fooled!"
All eyes immediately focused on the source of the sound—Han Haoxian.
He sat at a spot not too far from the window, the meat in front of him barely touched, his face so gloomy it could drip water.
He put down his chopsticks and deliberately raised his voice, as if he wanted the whole cafeteria to hear him:
"Guan Wenru is nothing but a capitalist's daughter, who has never lifted a finger to do housework. She's only been here a few days. What could she possibly know about raising livestock? What real skills could she possibly have? Don't you all think about it!"
Everyone: "..."
The cafeteria fell silent instantly, with only the gasps of astonished onlookers remaining.
Guan Wenru's face suddenly turned gloomy, and her fingers gripped the edge of her apron tightly.
Damn it!
Does he think his life isn't bad enough already?
Seeing that he had attracted everyone's attention, Han Haoxian became even more unrestrained, a sarcastic smirk playing on his lips:
"I think she probably bribed Xiao Lu and Xiao Wang, the two zookeepers, by taking advantage of Commander He's status!"
They attributed all the hard work they did to her alone!
This is just to embellish the image of this capitalist's daughter! But can she really deserve such credit?
"Battalion Commander Han! What nonsense are you spouting!" Lu Guodong's face flushed red with anger, and he stood up abruptly.
"Comrade Xiao Guan is truly skilled! Everyone in our animal husbandry team can attest to that!"
She worked tirelessly every day to prepare hay and fodder, doing all the dirty and tiring work, and never shirked her duties just because she was a woman!
Sometimes, she would even come from the family compound to the livestock farm in the middle of the night to take care of the newborn lambs and calves. How can you deny her contributions?!
"Alright, Xiao Lu!" Han Haoxian interrupted him impatiently. "What benefits did she give you to make you speak up for her like this? This is just the capitalist's way of buying people's hearts. Do you even understand it?"
His words were so vicious!
Not only did they slander Guan Wenru, but they also smeared the entire animal husbandry team.
The atmosphere in the mess hall plummeted to freezing point; the soldiers looked at each other, none daring to utter a sound.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
