Zhao Qinglan also plans to prepare more delicious food for the New Year, and she knows how to make many different kinds of dishes.
The supplies at the military's food store were still limited, although they were much more plentiful than usual because it was close to the Lunar New Year.
Zhao Qinglan picked and bought some, and planned to go into the city again to get the rest of the ingredients.
On the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, the package Zhao Qinglan mailed arrived. It was such a big package that when people asked them to pick it up, it drew a lot of envy.
However, while everyone knows about Li Huai's family background, few are aware of the strained relationship between Li Huai and his family.
Therefore, although some people are envious, they only dare to say it in their own homes.
Qian Hongxia is now as quiet as a chicken, and dares not discuss even the slightest thing about Zhao Qinglan's family anymore, for fear of following in Zhu Yuqin's footsteps.
Although Yang Qingmin hated Li Huai to death in his heart, he didn't dare to make any small moves on the surface.
To be honest, when Li Huai and his group went to the capital, he even went into the city once, and instead of wearing his military uniform, he ate wontons at a snack shop.
Seeing the snack shop doing well, he felt uneasy. He even thought that since the troupe didn't care, he should try to find a way to let his wife start a business in the city.
Is it possible that Li Huai can do something that he can't do?
These days, the couple has been staying at home, racking their brains about how to make money.
After receiving the package, Zhao Qinglan sorted and packed it, then took some things for her mother and sister and went into the city.
Although the children had their New Year holiday, the cooks still needed to go into town to buy things from time to time, and Zhao Qinglan would hitch a ride with them.
After bringing a package to the store, Zhao Qinglan began asking what other ingredients the store had.
Pork is the least of their worries at the snack shop, and because it's almost Chinese New Year, they've also stocked up on other ingredients.
Zhao Qinglan took a large piece of meat and picked out a few vegetables before hurrying away, otherwise she would miss the mess hall's return bus.
She and her mother had agreed that she would go to her house on the 29th, and they would celebrate the New Year together on the 30th, staying at her house until the second day of the Lunar New Year before leaving.
Now that Mrs. Sun knew that her eldest son-in-law was a good man and that her daughter kept her word, she agreed.
She also hopes that her family can get together and have a lively celebration during the Spring Festival.
The snack shop also plans to close down after finishing business on the 28th and stay closed until the 5th of the new year before reopening.
Since leaving their hometown, they have been busy for several months. These months have been very fulfilling, and they have gained a lot.
After Zhao Qinglan returned to the car, she found that the mess hall had bought some vegetables that she didn't have, so she asked if she could share some with them if she paid for them herself.
The mess hall usually prepares extra ingredients, but she didn't need too much. The young soldier only said that he would tell his superiors when he got back, and if they agreed, that would be fine.
Staggering back to the unit, Zhao Qinglan didn't go home immediately; instead, she went to discuss things with the leader of the cooking squad.
Her request wasn't excessive; military families would occasionally give money or coupons to the cooks to help bring them some things.
I'll agree as long as it's not excessive.
As a result, Zhao Qinglan brought home even more things.
Because she couldn't carry it all by herself, the young soldiers from the cookhouse helped her deliver it.
With all the ingredients ready, she began the process of making something delicious.
Fried meatballs, fried tofu, braised pork, etc.
The appearance of each delicious dish delighted the children, especially Erwa, the foodie.
Zhao Qinglan would always send some of the food she prepared to Wu Mei and Wei Hong.
The people Wu Mei's children like the most right now are their Aunt Zhao.
Of course, Wu Mei also sent Zhao Qinglan some food she had prepared.
Because her mother and sister were coming to stay at their house, Zhao Qinglan and Li Huai quickly set up a bed.
On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, Li Huai drove into the city early in the morning to pick up his people.
These past few days, Zhao Qinglan hasn't restricted the children's studies, and the three children have been having a blast playing.
Because they had been to Beijing, they had garnered a lot of envy from the children in the residential area these past few days.
Being able to go to the capital, having new clothes, having delicious food at home every day, and having pocket money—it's practically living in paradise.
There are probably countless children in the residential area who wish they could be Zhao Qinglan's kids.
Zhao Qinglan was preparing dinner at home when Erwa and Xiaoduo ran in.
"Mom, Grandma, Auntie is here."
Zhao Qinglan quickly took off her apron and went outside.
That's right, Li Huai's car had just stopped, and everyone was getting off.
Upon seeing her grandchildren, Mrs. Sun immediately took out some delicious food for them.
Although the children are not as craving snacks now, they still have a good impression of their grandmother who gives them delicious food.
As the Lunar New Year approached, Li Huai and his men became busier. After bringing the people back, he quickly went to the military camp again.
Zhao Qinglan was mentally prepared for this.
It is precisely because of the military, public security, and other personnel who remain on duty during these holidays that ordinary people are able to enjoy the festivals properly.
When Mrs. Sun and her two daughters arrived, they didn't stay idle; they looked for work to do everywhere.
Zhao Qinglan had already cleaned the house, so there was no work to be done.
The mother and her daughters chatted and laughed as they cooked together.
Just as they were about to start eating after the food was ready, Wu Mei ran over with a happy expression.
"Qinglan, I heard a batch of fish has arrived. These fish are a rare find here. Let's hurry and buy them, or they might be gone."
Upon discovering there were fish, Zhao Qinglan immediately abandoned her meal, grabbed her basket, and ran off with her money and tickets.
If they could buy fish, their New Year's Eve dinner would be more sumptuous.
Just as the two of them stepped out, Zheng Xiufen from next door also came out.
"Sister-in-law, are you going to steal fish? Can I come with you?"
The road is right there; what can those two do to block it?
Wu Mei and Zhao Qinglan couldn't exactly tell her not to go.
Wu Mei said directly, "Go if you want." After saying that, she quickly pulled Zhao Qinglan away.
Zheng Xiufen felt somewhat annoyed as she watched them leave.
She has now figured out some of the situation and is very resentful that her husband doesn't know how to behave. They finally became neighbors with the regimental commander and deputy commander, but he didn't try to build a good relationship with them, causing things to become so tense.
She'll be living here long-term, so naturally she'll try to ease tensions with everyone.
Unfortunately, Wu Mei and Zhao Qinglan didn't give her that chance.
When Zhao Qinglan and the others arrived, some well-informed military wives had already rushed over.
Everyone was more anxious than the last.
"Don't rush, line up, first come first served, one person can only buy two at most."
Unfortunately, the sound was drowned out by the crowd.
It's Chinese New Year, and even those who are usually frugal are more willing to eat out now. Fish is not common here, and everyone wants their New Year's Eve dinner to be better, so how can they not scramble for it?
After Zhao Qinglan was covered in sweat, she finally got her two fish.
In her attempt to snatch the fish, her shoes were stepped on and knocked off once.
It was really not easy to buy this fish.
However, on the way back, she remembered that she had already started planning how to eat the two fish.
The fish we finally managed to catch must be put to the best use!
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