Upon learning that he had bought all the raw materials: ? ? ? ?
Why bother with meetings then? Let's just get to work!
Without the slightest hesitation, the captain said, "Do it!"
Qiao Wanyue admired the captain's courage. Others might have hesitated, but the captain didn't even consider the risks.
I trusted them too much.
If the captain knew what Qiao Wanyue was thinking, he would just say you're overthinking it.
He had long been prepared to squat by the fence.
Anyway, he'll still be a good man after he gets out.
As long as I don't get shot, it's fine.
He has a very good attitude.
The dried vegetable business gave him new hope. Before, there were very few people in Xiahe Village who could even eat their fill. Most people were only seven-tenths full, and they could not even get a hundred catties of white flour all year round. Every household was starving and emaciated.
The captain was so worried that his hair was falling out in clumps.
Although the policies are strict, he would like to give it a try if he really encountered a suitable opportunity.
What could be better than feeding everyone?
Qiao Wanyue originally wanted to take the work home to make it, but the brigade leader was afraid of being reported, so he made her make it in a small side room of the brigade headquarters meeting room. He even found a carpenter in the village to install a door in the side room and took the lock from home.
The team leader's wife selected several women who were skilled at cooking.
Secretary Guo asked his wife to find a skilled woman who could knit and sew. He, Qiao Wanyue, and the brigade leader discussed the design of the outer packaging box. This year happened to be the Mid-Autumn Festival of the Year of the Tiger.
They planned to cut all the paper cuttings into various tiger shapes, hoping for good fortune.
In her previous life, Qiao Wanyue had seen luxurious packaging boxes, but she felt they were not suitable. The paper cuttings they chose could be cut out and pasted on the windows, and the small flowers made from the scraps of fabric could also be processed into hair accessories for children.
Although those who can afford these things don't lack the money, at least they are making the best use of them.
It is both beautiful and practical.
She briefly explained her own thoughts; the rest was discussed by the secretary's wife and several other women.
Secretary Guo only gave a general overview and let them use their creativity. The group was very collectivist and shared the honor and disgrace of being entrusted with such an important task. They were eager to use all the ideas in their heads.
Qiao Wanyue led several aunts to do the most important steps.
She planned to make some delicate pastries. She sterilized all the tools with high temperature and then made aprons out of cloth for everyone to wear, reminding them to wash their hands before touching the ingredients.
The tiny room, only a few square meters in size, was spotless. She even laid down a mat on the floor, tamped it down, and then covered it with a thick cloth to prevent dust from getting into the food.
Seeing Qiao Wanyue like this, the others dared not let their guard down.
"Captain, could you have someone make these for me?" Qiao Wanyue handed the captain a few flower patterns.
The captain glanced at it; he recognized this mold—his father used to make them when he was a child.
"Mold?"
Qiao Wanyue nodded, "I've drawn some designs. Could you please find a craftsman to make them? I need them for tomorrow."
The time was a bit tight.
The captain thought for a moment, then said, "I'll take care of it right away."
The village has readily available craftsmen, and nowadays it's not allowed to make a living from their crafts. These craftsmen just make things for the villagers in private, in exchange for rice, flour, cooking oil, and the like.
Qiao Wanyue provided ten mold designs, each one different.
The team leader found five people, all of whom were experienced veterans.
Qiao Wanyue handed the matter over to the captain and began preparations.
The team leader's wife found eight women who were all skillful and nimble-handed. Qiao Wanyue simply assigned the tasks: peeling fruit, shelling peanuts, and making glutinous rice.
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