The lunch at the Guangshui production team was naturally different.
A large pot used for communal meals, with slices of sweet potato stuck to the bottom. Depending on the location, the sweet potatoes have different levels of firmness, resulting in unique textures for each one.
The large dining table was already laden with Guangshui Village's specialty dishes: braised green beans, dry-fried green beans, green beans with dried meat, pickled green beans, and chicken stewed with dried green beans...
This table is filled with green bean dishes.
Each meal is different.
Every meal includes both vegetables and meat.
"Wow, is this Chinese New Year?" Xu Manzhi exclaimed.
She looked through ancient books and learned that there was a folk custom called "Nian". In general, rural families eat frugally, and fish and meat that they usually can't afford to eat are eaten together on the day when the family gathers together.
It's called "celebrating the Chinese New Year".
Born in a post-apocalyptic world, when Lao Xu talks about ancient civilizations, she is very selective. When she came across them in a book, she was particularly surprised and curious.
idiot.
Jiang Pengyue was rolling her eyes so hard they were practically worn out.
She didn't feel ashamed when she was in the city.
Xu Manzhi lost face the whole way.
The kind that you can't even pick up.
Little did they know that the village chief and the group of educated youth felt a mix of emotions upon hearing these words, and were quite displeased.
After surviving the most difficult famine year, life improved slightly, but it wasn't to the point where every meal consisted of plain white rice. Instead, we ate meat and oil at every meal, with a large table of dishes reserved for distinguished guests from the city.
The leftovers from distinguished guests are often the most sought-after delicacies by the villagers.
Those who don't get a share can only watch helplessly.
They just thought the girl was kind-hearted and adorable.
After the meal, the village chief arranged a fishing activity.
Zhou Xiangqun and Jiang Pengyue were not very interested.
They rarely fish in the wild, as the fish often don't bite. Sometimes they go to ponds specifically for raising fish to catch them.
So, the two played for a while and then left.
Xu Manzhi really liked it.
Because the village chief said, "You can take the fish you catch with you."
Is there anything more exciting in the world than fighting for food?
She said she was not only willing to use the hook, but also wanted to go into the river to retrieve it... which startled the village chief.
One afternoon, with Dahuang's help, the bucket was full of fish with their heads bobbing up and down, which made her very happy. She planned to take them back to Haicheng to cook and roast them, and also to dry a batch of fish.
If it hadn't been getting dark and Jiang Pengyue hadn't dragged her to dinner, she would have planned to fish until dawn.
As soon as Xu Manzhi entered the room, she was greeted by a fragrant aroma.
Sweet potato porridge was being cooked in a large pot in the evening.
The highlight of the large table was a plate of plump slices of meat, accompanied by stir-fried bok choy, bok choy with tofu, and stir-fried pickled cabbage with dried chili peppers... a vibrant green scene.
Apart from Xu Manzhi, who was eating with great gusto, the three people beside her, including the driver, were unable to taste their food, their throats stuffed with vegetables, unable to swallow.
"Eat up, eat up! Such delicious food! What a talented chef! I want to buy one and take it home!" Xu Manzhi said.
In the end times, population is also a productive force.
Old Xu once bought a black devil.
Jiang Pengyue silently rolled her eyes, but under Zhou Xiangqun's gaze, she gave him a "V" sign and blinked, indicating that things were settled.
Zhou Xiangqun immediately got excited.
He pandered to Xu Manzhi, urging Xiao Fang to eat quickly, and picked up a piece of greens for himself, chewing it vigorously.
We'll be doing physical labor soon.
He needs to eat more.
But the bok choy made his throat sore, so he ate two large bowls of sweet potato porridge instead.
That evening, the village chief brought out an old stereo and called the villagers to dance together in the courtyard. Smiling, he said to the three men, "This is what Liu, the educated youth, called 'trendy,' something like that. It's quite a spectacle..."
Xiao Liu, a former educated youth, said that this was the most fashionable thing for city people, and everyone liked it.
Xu Manzhi was completely bewildered.
She stared in astonishment at the sight of the people in the courtyard dancing like zombies, especially since the village chief was playing deafening music.
In the apocalypse, Old Xu would be in deep trouble.
Xu Manzhi was speechless.
She turned around and went to the room the village chief had arranged for her.
There were two beds in the room, specially arranged for two female comrades.
After jumping up, she lay down on the bed to rest, hugging her arms.
"Zhizhi..."
A faint call came from outside the door.
No need to guess.
Xu Manzhi knew the fish was about to bite.
During dinner that evening, she noticed a peculiar smell on the bowls and chopsticks.
Jiang Pengyue is either stupid or dumb.
They can't even administer medication.
The smell is overwhelming.
Even a fool could smell it.
Outside, Jiang Pengyue was thrilled to see that Xu Manzhi hadn't said a word. She secretly guessed that Xu Manzhi must have gotten the hang of it and was probably completely disoriented.
She tiptoed out and made three "cooing" sounds towards the outside.
Zhou Xiangqun sneaked in.
He asked in a low voice, "Did she...did she get it?"
"You've won."
Jiang Pengyue felt something was off.
She was both happy and sad.
The man in front of her is completely in love with Xu Manzhi and has never given her a second glance. Now that she's helped him to this extent, she doesn't know if it's right or wrong...
"Thank you, Xiaoyu. Once things are settled between me and her, I will never forget your kindness and will treat you well for the rest of my life..." Zhou Xiangqun said, rubbing his hands together.
He was getting impatient.
He hadn't considered consummating his relationship with Xu Manzhi before, but now he had no choice; only in this way could he force her to lower her proud head.
A woman's chastity is of utmost value.
Having consummated their marriage, Xu Manzhi was naturally devoted to him.
"Alright, you must remember your vow," Jiang Pengyue said sadly.
Zhou Xiangqun nodded, then turned and headed towards the house.
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