"How come you have so much stuff?" Bai Huiqing was quite surprised to see the meat, eggs and vegetables that her old friend Du Xiuyun had brought.
You can't just buy this many even in Shanghai.
Du Xiuyun smiled as she placed the items in the kitchen before speaking again: "A friend of Jingchen's can get these supplies on the black market in the provincial capital."
"Yes, having friends in the black market means you won't lack supplies. No wonder you look much more energetic than when you were in Shanghai." Bai Huiqing wasn't feeling well and couldn't do much at the moment, so she just sat in the room to rest.
Yue Feng was busy with all sorts of things.
Yue Feng certainly wouldn't complain.
Their eyes lit up when they saw meat, eggs, and vegetables.
He's been here for over half a month and knows the Fu family has no shortage of supplies.
He knew that when Fu Jingchen left, he had his close comrades and friends send things to the Northwest in batches and according to the schedule.
He arrived in a hurry and only made some quick arrangements.
Only one batch of supplies has arrived so far, and it's not much.
After all, he had limited money and limited things he could buy.
"These two sets of quilts are new and haven't been used yet. One set is perfect for you and Xiaofeng." Du Xiuyun handed the package to Bai Huiqing. "Conditions here are a bit tough. Furniture and such are hard to buy, so we'll have to make do. Don't skimp on your food and other necessities."
"No, this is the quilt that Jingchen and Jiaojiao used for their wedding." Bai Huiqing was never one to be polite to Du Xiuyun, but she couldn't accept the quilt that belonged to their son and daughter-in-law on their wedding day.
“What do you mean newlywed? I bought this here.” Du Xiuyun interrupted her. “Having friends in the black market makes buying things easier.”
"Xiaofeng and I will go buy it." Bai Huiqing knew from the journey that the conditions here were harsh, and that the area around the military region was even somewhat desolate.
It will probably be difficult to get any supplies.
It's still hot now, but in winter, a cotton quilt will be a necessity.
Bai Huiqing knew that these must be supplies that the Fu family had stockpiled for the winter.
Du Xiuyun waved her hand: "What are you buying? Xiaofeng's job has been transferred here, and he can't be transferred back for a while. You still have a lot of expenses to make. You're still taking your medicine, aren't you?"
Bai Huiqing has always been in poor health and has been taking medication for many years.
This is also why Yue Feng has been reluctant to date.
“Actually, he doesn’t need to keep taking it.” Bai Huiqing sighed. “It’s all because of this illness that he’s been affected.”
In fact, based on their income, they are a well-off family in Shanghai.
I'm on medication all year round, and it's simply not enough to cover my expenses.
Du Xiuyun also felt sorry for her old friend Bai Huiqing, and put two sets of quilts into the bedroom: "It's okay, a good girl won't mind."
Just like her daughter-in-law, Su Jiaojiao, whose family was assigned here, she didn't complain.
Those who didn't cause trouble just came along.
They also donated all of the Su family's assets to the research institute.
Of course, the power plant also donated a lot.
Otherwise, Chief Wu wouldn't have protected their family so much.
Yue Feng moved things back and forth, and when he saw the quilt, he smiled knowingly, knowing that his buddy wouldn't abandon him.
He was indeed worried about the quilt.
Such thick blankets are unnecessary in Shanghai.
Cotton is also hard to buy.
That evening, Yue Feng cooked dinner using the meat, eggs, vegetables, and rice that Du Xiuyun had brought.
"You little rascal, your cooking skills have improved again." Bai Huiqing's eyes lit up when she took the first bite of the dish. It tasted better than when she was in Shanghai, and she felt that her appetite had improved.
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