Yang Yufen didn't mention that Qin Nian was probably already pregnant. Even Qin Nian herself didn't know. She was just preparing in advance. With her weak body and busy work schedule, she definitely needed to eat more good food.
Once these chicks are raised, they'll be ready to lay eggs next spring. And when they do, we'll have to boil them into red eggs, so we need to raise more of them.
Wang Damei's shed gave her an idea; she could easily set up one in her backyard to raise chickens, so she wouldn't have to worry about winter.
Yang Yufen picked up the rotten vegetable leaves that had been thrown away in the market. She didn't buy any meat today, but she did buy some big bones. They were cheap and didn't require coupons. If you come late, you won't be able to get any.
The large bones need time to simmer, so I broke them apart with an axe, sliced ginger, and put them on the fire.
Qin Nian did not return at noon as expected. Yang Yufen settled the chicks and then went to the bamboo forest to cut bamboo.
Today, I'm accompanied by Wang Dameizi.
"You're as strong as a man! No wonder you're the Iron Lady of your commune!"
Aunt Wang couldn't help but envy Yang Yufen as she chopped down a bamboo in a few strokes. She was not strong enough to cut down small bamboo strips, but it would take a lot of effort to cut down a large bamboo like this, and carrying it back would be even more difficult.
So usually, she would come and see others cutting bamboo, and then she would take some bamboo branches back with her.
“Working together like this is not tiring. I don’t have the patience to deal with these small, thin things. You’re not very strong, but you’re a master at managing crops. And thanks to you, I can even ride a tricycle. This vehicle is so convenient for hauling things.”
Yes, Aunt Wang's house also had a tricycle. Yang Yufen learned how to ride it in no time. Then Aunt Wang gave directions, and Yang Yufen rode the tricycle, and the two of them arrived at the bamboo forest.
Fearing that the bamboo was too long to carry, Yang Yufen simply processed the bamboo in the bamboo forest.
Pulling a cart full of bamboo and carrying a person, Yang Yufen pedaled the tricycle at a steady pace, showing no signs of strain.
“I’m planning to build a grape trellis here, just like you. I think your outhouse is well-built. Where can I buy bricks? I’ll build one too.”
Yang Yufen unloaded the bamboo and put it in a corner to prevent it from crushing the vegetables.
"No need to go to the brick factory. The security department of the residential compound can arrange for someone to deliver it for you. Just pay for the bricks. The benefits for the families of our research institute are quite good."
"I see. Thank you so much, little sister. Here, I'll take you home."
Yang Yufen plans to go to the security department to ask tomorrow.
On the first day, Qin Nian returned at almost eleven o'clock.
Qin Nian, who tiptoed carefully into the house, was surprised to find the lights were on.
"Mom, I disturbed you. I'll be quieter next time."
"No, it's just that old people sleep less and are more likely to kick things in the dark. Next time you come back, just turn on the light. There's rice and hot water in the pot. Eat it and go to bed early."
After Yang Yufen finished speaking, she lowered the curtain again and continued to sleep.
Qin Nian secretly breathed a sigh of relief and walked towards the kitchen. The soup was made with pork bones, tofu, and soybean paste.
She was indeed hungry. She had been too busy today and hadn't had dinner. Luckily, her mother-in-law had given her some eggs in the morning, which she had put in her pocket to tide her over.
Qin Nian ate her meal quietly, soaked her feet briefly, and then lay down.
The next morning, my mother-in-law had prepared breakfast again. She used the soup from last night to make noodles, which were hand-pulled noodles with an egg on top.
As Qin Nian ate her noodles, she thought it was actually quite good that her mother-in-law had come. After all, her monthly salary was more than her husband's, so she could easily support her mother-in-law, who was both diligent and clean.
"Mom, I'm going to work."
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