"Isn't that too much?" Wang Jinhui was too embarrassed to continue.
Song Yan: "It's not like I'm letting you eat for free. Fishing takes time, and there's no time to gather firewood, so you guys go gather firewood. Let's exchange jobs."
Qiu Hai looked at the fish, a different thought creeping into his mind. Sister Song's cooking was truly exceptional, incredibly delicious. He was hoping his father could have another meal with her. "Sister Song, please keep the things we brought. Can my dad come for dinner tonight? I mean it. I'm not just being polite."
My dad is busy all day eating at the military base. Even though the food is so delicious, he can't get any. Actually, my mom can't get any either, but she lives too far away.” Qiu Hai said with a touch of melancholy.
Qiu Hai may have meant to support him, but his eyes couldn't hide his true intentions; this child was truly filial.
“Serving in the army is really tough. I miss my dad…” Wang Jinhui said.
"Alright, you're all such dutiful sons. Go ask around and see who's coming for dinner. How many people are coming? I'll make dumplings tonight!"...
Commander He and his men didn't recognize Director Qiao, but his shoulder insignia indicated a high rank. When it was almost lunchtime, he insisted on not eating in the canteen and went with Wei Aiguo. He meant he wanted to be close to Wei Aiguo.
When Director Qiao pushed Wei Aiguo back, the delicious aroma of fish made everyone's mouths water...
"Don't you know the discipline of the army? How could you... Two fish this big would cost several yuan!" Deputy Commander Wang said angrily, pointing at a bowl of fish on the table.
“Dad, we caught these fish, we didn’t buy them. Besides, Sister Song and we agreed on this. She goes fishing, and we gather firewood for her. We also do other chores at her house. We picked the wild vegetables ourselves. It’s work for work.” Wang Jinhui hid behind Captain Fan, afraid of being beaten.
"We brought the oil from home!"
"We got this fish through a work-for-work exchange. It's something we earned, and we wanted to show our respect to you by letting you try it. If you don't want it, fine, I'll take it away," Qiu Hai added.
"Alright! The children are very kind. I'll take the opportunity to try some too." Captain Fan sat down first.
This was brought by his own son, not from the army's special canteen, so Deputy Commander Wang thought he'd turn a blind eye.
Division Commander Qiu: I'll just follow Old Wang!
The two leaders, Captain Fan and his two children, plus several regimental commanders and political commissars, made up a large table of people.
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