The two repeatedly urged Guan Wenru to come over on the weekend when he went to the market, promising them a warm welcome.
Guan Wenru agreed.
She spoke a few more words to Che Xiaoni, then rode her horse quickly back to the pasture.
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After returning to the family compound from work that day, the three of them ate dinner and then He Yanzhi went to the barracks.
Guan Wenru and Guan Wanxin sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) chatting.
Guan Wenru was talking to Guan Wanxin about Che Xiaoni when several of the women from the compound came over.
Guan Wenru invited them to sit down on the kang (a heated brick bed).
The ladies who came today are all kind-hearted.
Therefore, Guan Wenru served sweet water to him.
Zeng Chunlan wasn't one to beat around the bush. She took a sip of water and sighed softly, "Xiao Guan, is there still no leftover cow's milk or goat's milk these past few days?"
Guan Wenru knew that these women had come to talk about this matter.
She hasn't brought the cow's milk or goat's milk back in the past two days.
These women probably assumed she was still upset and wouldn't take it back for the time being.
But once the anger subsides, the supply of cow and goat milk to the family compound will definitely be restored.
After all, there are quite a few children in the compound.
These days, many pregnant and postpartum women suffer from malnutrition and have no milk to feed their babies.
If Guan Wenru could bring back the cow's milk and goat's milk and distribute them to these children.
This is really great news!
But Guan Wenru's goal had not yet been achieved. She shook her head and said, "Sister-in-law, if there are any left, I will bring them back."
The lambs and calves are growing, and their daily milk requirements are increasing.
The amount of cow and sheep milk that can be milked each day is roughly fixed. The lambs and calves drink more milk, so naturally there is less milk left. After distributing it to the soldiers, there is indeed nothing left.
In addition, the medical team also got a share. Their team frequently had wounded soldiers who needed nutritional supplements, and since the cow and goat milk were military assets, the soldiers naturally received the best.
That being said, Zeng Chunlan and the others all knew that whether or not they could get any leftover milk was mostly up to Guan Wenru.
The fact that she still refuses to take it back shows that she hasn't gotten over her anger.
Zeng Chunlan had no way to force Guan Wenru to bring back the cow and goat milk, so she could only play the victim with Guan Wenru and let her know that the children in the compound were malnourished.
But Guan Wenru seemed not to understand, only repeatedly stating that she would definitely take back any leftovers.
Zeng Chunlan and the others knew that Guan Wenru was indirectly refusing them, so they didn't dare to say anything more.
After chatting for a few more minutes, they each went home.
When Mancang and Youfu saw their mother return, they rushed forward and eagerly asked, "Mom, what did Aunt Guan say? Is there still no milk or goat milk today?"
Zeng Chunlan sighed again, "Look at how pathetic you are. Even if there is milk, you can't be the ones to drink it. The younger brothers and sisters in the compound are all malnourished. When there is milk or goat milk, we have to give it to them first."
Mancang and Youfu exchanged a glance, and both of them pursed their lips.
However, the two of them didn't say anything and silently turned around and went back into the house.
Zeng Chunlan couldn't figure out what those two little rascals were up to.
She took the dirty clothes to wash them.
Once inside the house, Mancang and Youfu immediately rummaged through the drawer for their slingshots.
The two brothers looked at each other.
Mancang, as the older brother, immediately gave the order, "You choose first."
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