Yu Shui didn't really want to chat with everyone.
When he saw Bi Qiaoan close the insulated lunchbox, he wiped his mouth with his finger and looked at Shen Yanming with a resentful expression, saying, "I'm hungry and want to eat something. I'm so envious watching Qiaoan eat xiaolongbao!"
But I was too embarrassed to ask for it, and then she finished it all, sob sob sob...
Yu Shui's resentful look and aggrieved tone amused everyone. Bi Qiaoan said to Yu Shui apologetically, "If you had told me earlier, I could have saved some for you."
Yu Shui quickly waved her hand, "No, no, no, how could I dare to compete with a pregnant woman for food? I was just thinking that if you can't finish it, I'd be happy to share."
After hearing this, Shen Yanming gave Yu Shui a look that said, "You're dead meat," and then said coolly, "If my wife can't finish her food, I'll take care of it. Don't even think about taking food from my wife!"
However, Shen Yanming still took out a lunchbox, which was his breakfast. He had been so busy chatting with everyone that he hadn't taken it out to eat.
Shen Yanming picked out half a small steamed bun and a boiled egg, placed them on the lid of the lunchbox, and handed them to Yu Shui, saying, "I can share some of mine with you."
Yu Shui's mouth was practically stretched to his ears as he took out his chopsticks and quickly began to eat.
During the conversation, he even asked everyone with a touch of smugness, "Do you want some? Do you want some? I'm telling you, their steamed buns are super delicious!"
"Then will you share some with me?"
"Pah, you're so lucky! Hehehe!"
Yu Shui's antics made everyone want to punch him, but it was precisely because of this clown that the otherwise deserted office didn't feel so cold and lonely.
Although he only brought enough breakfast for two people and couldn't share it with too many, Shen Yanming still shared some of the hot milk from the thermos.
Although each person only had a small half-cup, everyone praised it highly.
Some people even asked, "Yanming, where did you buy this milk?"
Shen Yanming didn't explain it clearly, only vaguely saying, "After all, this isn't a type of grain, but we can still get it by finding some connections."
Everyone assumed that Shen Yanming didn't want to reveal the information of the person who had helped him, so they didn't ask any further questions. In fact, Shen Yanming didn't do it outside at all.
However, he was right. Since the Qinghe Alliance began exploring new agricultural models, the livestock industry has experienced unprecedented development.
The current scarcity of meat, eggs, and dairy products on the market does not mean they are truly unavailable; rather, the Qinghe Alliance is stockpiling supplies and releasing very few into circulation.
So, if you really can find a way, you can buy it.
The group chatted and laughed in the office, as if no one cared that the sunrise was late.
It's not that they aren't afraid, but rather that after experiencing more, they've come to understand that these things are beyond human control, and so they've become calm.
By 11:30, there were still only the nine of them in the office. Yu Shui couldn't help but ask, "What happened to the others? Why haven't they come yet?"
A sense of unease also arose in Shen Yanming's heart, but he still smiled and said, "It should be fine. Maybe something happened at home, or maybe he thought the office was out of power, so he just didn't come."
"Maybe!"
Although everyone said that, a shadow was cast over their hearts, and the lunch food didn't taste good anymore; it was rather bland.
Shen Yanming dared not let Bi Qiaoan eat the cold food, so he used the cabinet and his legs as cover to switch the lunchbox with some hot food from the space that didn't smell too strong.
It wasn't until 3:30 PM that Zhu Shiliang called, from the office phone.
They exchanged glances and immediately pressed speakerphone.
"Hello?" Zhu Shiliang's voice was a little hoarse, and he seemed rather downcast.
"Director? What's wrong with you?" Yu Shui asked.
"It's nothing, just a bit of a cold and fever. Is it Yu Shui? How many people are in the office?" Zhu Shiliang asked.
"Nine of us, that is, me, Shen Yanming, Bi Qiaoan, Cui Xian... the nine of us young people are here."
Zhu Shiliang coughed twice and then said, "Thank you for your hard work! Everyone took the day off today, either because they or their family members had a fever, and some of them have even been to the hospital. Could you please take some shifts these next two days?"
Not everyone needs to go; as long as someone is there, that's fine.
The power outage affected a large area and had a significant impact; it's still unknown when the power will be restored.
Those official business at work will be postponed. Please remember to keep warm, especially at night when you're sleeping, and avoid catching a cold.
Yu Shui glanced at everyone's expressions and, seeing that no one objected, said to Zhu Shiliang, "Okay, Director Zhu, don't worry. We'll discuss how to schedule the shifts in a bit. You should rest at home and get well soon."
Zhu Shiliang smiled and said, "Thank you! Don't worry, once everyone has recovered, we'll arrange vacations for you."
"Okay, then we'll wait!"
After hanging up the phone, Yu Shui asked, "So what do we do? One person per day, or what?"
"I'm a little scared if I'm on duty alone," Qin Yiren said, looking at the somewhat dark office.
"Besides, I don't know when the power will come back on, and it's so boring being here alone!" Li Yinhe added.
"Actually, things are fine like today. Everyone has company and it's not boring. It's just that I'm afraid no one wants to run around..." Ye Xiaoxiao said, glancing at everyone.
Although she spoke eloquently, what she really wanted was to avoid coming to work the shift. She wanted others to voice their objections, but...
Shen Yanming glanced at Bi Qiaoan and, seeing that she had no objections, said, "We don't have any objections. We can come every day. It's just that our home is a bit far from here, so we might be a little late for work."
"I understand, I understand. Qiao An needs to rest well! You two don't need to rush. We can leave whenever we want."
"If you really don't want to move, it's fine to stay home and rest. I'll cover for you both," Yu Shui said generously.
"Thank you!" Regardless of whether he needed it or not, Shen Yanming appreciated Shui's kindness.
"Then let's do it this way. I'll come a little earlier each day, and everyone who's free can come over."
As soon as Yu Shui finished speaking, Xia Ran and Ye Xiaoxiao's expressions turned sour. Seeing this, Yu Shui said, "It's okay. You two can stay at home if you want. It's not a big deal for me to be on duty here alone. Anyway, I'm a man, I'm not afraid!"
The sound of water grew weaker and weaker until it almost disappeared completely.
However, Cui Xian and Li Yinhe patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's okay, the two of us men will keep you company. As for Shen Yanming, let's just forget about him. Qiao An is pregnant. If he can come, great; if not, don't force him."
"Can!"
Xia Ran and Ye Xiaoxiao wanted to say something, but they pursed their lips and remained silent.
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