Su Meihua said this to vent her anger for Yu Yao, and deliberately raised her voice.
As soon as she finished speaking, all the other sisters-in-law looked at Zheng Mei.
They had all seen how Zheng Mei was nitpicking. As military dependents, they preferred straightforward and open-minded people and disliked women who liked to play tricks.
Although they wouldn't deliberately cause her trouble, they were all happy to watch the spectacle as Zheng Mei was put in a difficult position.
The women who had been used as pawns earlier had now realized what was happening and, of course, wouldn't let this opportunity pass them by.
Someone immediately said, "Comrade Zheng, you used to have a lot of ideas, and you would ask questions whenever Yu Yao said something. Now that you have a chance to speak, why aren't you saying anything? Is your mouth stuck shut?"
Zheng Mei's expression was not good.
She admitted that Yu Yao's plan was indeed very detailed, but so what? If she were in charge, she might not be any worse than her.
Isn't it just listing out each step in order?
It doesn't sound difficult; Yu Yao just had an early advantage.
Zheng Mei's aunt was extremely annoyed by her niece's lack of social skills, but she couldn't refuse to help, so she could only suppress her dissatisfaction and smooth things over: "This child is just straightforward. She hasn't been in the army for long and is curious about everything. When she's curious, she likes to ask questions. It's not that she has any other intentions."
After saying that, she patted Zheng Mei on the shoulder and winked at her, "Right, Mei Mei?"
By saying this, she lowered her stance, so even if others knew that Zheng Mei had ulterior motives, they didn't dare to say much.
But I didn't expect Zheng Mei to be so ungrateful.
"Aunt, I'm just pointing out something I'm wondering about. Is there a problem? Comrade Yu shouldn't be the kind of person who can't stand hearing the truth, right?"
After Zheng Mei finished speaking, she looked at Yu Yao with a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes.
Yu Yao forced a smile, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. "Of course not. Comrade Zheng, please feel free to offer any insightful suggestions. Since everyone is here, we can all help us with our opinions."
Asking questions when you don't understand something is a perfectly normal part of discussion, but deliberately finding fault is wrong.
Originally, out of consideration for the other aunties, she didn't want to let Zheng Mei ruin her mood, but since this person was so eager to cause trouble, she wasn't afraid.
Zheng Mei cleared her throat. "Since Comrade Yu has asked me to speak, then I will speak frankly. If I say anything wrong, I hope Comrade Yu will not mind."
It's just about the New Year's Eve dinner arrangements; Yu Yao can talk about it, and so can I.
Zheng Mei recalled what Yu Yao had just said, and chose a point that others would agree with, saying, "Comrade Yu, what kind of self-service method could you have used for serving the New Year's Eve dinner? To be honest, this is the first time I've ever heard of serving food and dishes by oneself during the New Year's Eve dinner. There's no manners at all. People will laugh at us if they find out. I don't think it's appropriate."
Yu Yao thought she would come up with some good ideas, but this was all she got.
"Comrade Zheng, you may not be very knowledgeable. I can understand if you've never heard of self-help before, but just because you haven't seen it before doesn't mean you can't do it."
As for the rules, which rule states that you have to queue up and get your food at the window?
Zheng Mei never expected that Yu Yao, who seemed so easy to talk to like a little white rabbit, would suddenly become so sharp-tongued and immediately seize on her weakness to retort.
"There's no rule that says I have to go and get it myself. What kind of behavior is this?"
She thought someone would agree with her idea, but when she spoke up, no one cared about her at all; their focus was on the self-help model.
Sister Li, who had just hosted the banquet, asked, "Yu Yao, what are the intricacies and benefits of this buffet?"
Yu Yao smiled and said, "There are many reasons why I suggested using a self-help approach."
"First of all, the purpose of the New Year's Eve dinner banquet held by the military this time is to allow every soldier who cannot go home to visit his family and is sticking to his post to feel the warmth of home and the joy of the New Year in the military. Therefore, taking care of the soldiers' experience is the top priority."
"The island's warriors come from all over the country, and everyone has different eating habits. Using a self-service approach can greatly save preparation time. We can use the time saved to make more dishes to meet the different tastes of people."
"Secondly, the flexible dining style allows everyone to relax more freely and chat without restraint. Moreover, this dining style is novel and interesting, providing a better experience for soldiers and their families."
Yu Yao was worried that people wouldn't be able to fully appreciate the atmosphere of a buffet, so she gave a specific example.
"Imagine this: on Chinese New Year's Day, we're dressed in new clothes, freely moving around the long tables with our children and loved ones, sharing the joy of the holiday with family and friends, and choosing food according to our own preferences. Every dish is something we like, and every choice is a joyful experience. If we find something delicious, we can share it with our friends..."
As Yu Yao described it, everyone imagined what the New Year's Eve dinner would be like. If it were really like that, it would certainly be more anticipated than queuing up to get food.
The first to speak up in agreement was Sun Yu: "I think it's really good. Just hearing what Yu Yao said makes me eager to participate."
"I think it's great too. Compared to standing in long lines and waiting for so long, this is not only faster but also more fun, like playing a game. Those kids in the compound must be thrilled."
Hearing everyone's thoughts, Yu Yao added, "Another reason is that we don't need to arrange for too many people to serve the food. Every year during the New Year's Eve dinner, the women in the family are the most tired, as they are busy cleaning the house and cooking. They are happy during the New Year's Eve dinner, but they are also the most tired."
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