They can't exactly tie their children to their belts, can they?
Director Pan took in everyone's expressions, just as the saying goes, "a slap followed by a sweet treat."
She paused for a moment, then added, "The division leaders organized this activity because they care about us."
"If you ask me, let's just be hands-off for once and go out and have a good time tomorrow."
"Kids, leave all the housework to the men in the family. It's time for them to experience how tough it is to be military wives!"
Upon hearing this, everyone responded enthusiastically.
Even the notoriously picky old woman couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
Director Pan is indeed a master of ideological work; the words she uttered to her were like an old sow wearing a bra—one set after another!
Jiang Si, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but burst out laughing when she heard this.
Seeing that everyone agreed, Director Pan clapped his hands.
"Well, there's another good news to tell everyone..."
"What? There's more good news?"
Director Pan didn't keep anyone in suspense and just said it directly.
Granny Qian looked incredulous after hearing this. "Did I hear that right? After the long table banquet, each family can get two cans of food, two bars of soap, and a pound of pork?"
Since the question was directed at her, Jiang Si nodded. "Yes, Auntie, you heard me right."
"Oh my, this is wonderful!" Granny Qian slapped her thigh and was overjoyed.
The family compound was filled with joy for a time.
Having laid the groundwork enough, Director Pan spoke up at the opportune moment, "Everyone, please listen to me for a couple more minutes..."
That's what she said, but she wasn't sure herself.
Finally, he could only bite the bullet and say, "The military has considered everything that can be considered when organizing this event, but it doesn't seem appropriate for so many of us to just bring our mouths."
"What I mean is, since it's a long table banquet, let's join in the fun and each family bring a signature dish, just to add some color. What do you all think?"
Before anyone could speak, Director Pan's mother-in-law, Aunt Xu, was the first to chime in.
"I heard that the residents of the West Family Compound had already made arrangements a long time ago, and every household has been busy these past few days."
These words were like cold water poured into a hot oil pan, and the women immediately erupted in a commotion.
The West Family Compound had made preparations early on, so they couldn't just go there and freeload.
If they find out about this, they'll laugh themselves to death.
One of the women immediately chimed in, "That's a great idea! I can't just eat what's readily available! I'll go back and make some pancakes later."
The person next to her was from her hometown. "Then I'll steam some buns. My dough is really fluffy. My husband can eat three in one sitting!"
"Okay! Okay! I'll make some kimchi, and some stir-fried pig's ear with chili oil, and add extra chili oil, it'll taste amazing!"
"Oh my god, I have to make a whole 'one-pot' dish, it smells amazing, you guys should try it!"
"Oh dear, it's not good to eat meat all the time. We need something light and refreshing. How about I make Four Happiness Braised Gluten? It's so delicious."
"Well then, I'll make some glutinous rice lotus root as a dessert. It's sweet, sticky, and absolutely delicious!"
"..."
Before long, the women had rattled off a long list of dishes.
Jiang Si couldn't cook and couldn't join the conversation, but luckily she had outside help. She went back and told her mother-in-law about it.
When Mrs. Huo heard this, she thought it was something serious, but said, "Don't worry, I've got it covered."
It's just a matter of making one of her signature dishes; leave it to her.
The next day, the autumn sky was clear and the air was crisp.
When Jiang Si woke up, Huo's mother had already packed the prepared meal into a lunchbox.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law changed into matching dresses, got ready, and then joined the rest of the group.
At eight o'clock in the morning, the celebration officially began as the bright red silk cloth on the farm's signboard was unveiled.
In the morning, everyone went to visit the newly built farm.
I also went to the production workshop to see the canned food production process.
Just as everyone was enjoying this hard-won and wonderful time.
On the other side, the men who stayed behind in the family compound.
At that moment, I had only one feeling: the sky had fallen.
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