Having no other option, Zheng Mei had to repeat herself loudly, "Comrade Yu Yao, I'm sorry!"
"I hope that Comrade Zheng Mei will raise any opinions normally in the future. Discussions are meant to be about expressing one's own opinions, and there is no need to make a big deal out of it or to speak with hidden malice. Let's just let it go this time."
Yu Yao wasn't the type to hold a grudge. Seeing that she had apologized, she didn't pursue the matter further. Considering the bigger picture, she specifically said, "As for the matter of withdrawing, let's forget about it. It's kind of you to volunteer to help with the New Year's Eve dinner. Considering that we are all military families, let's just let it go."
Yu Yao's magnanimity only made Zheng Mei's pettiness stand out.
Zhu Dan appreciates this approach.
When faced with difficulties, remain humble yet assertive, use facts to prove yourself, and respond to doubts.
After receiving an apology, they were willing to leave a way out.
He knows when to advance and when to retreat, and he has the magnanimity to tolerate others. He is a natural leader.
If she hadn't gone to work at the factory, I would have had a successor as the women's director.
Zheng Mei was surprised that Yu Yao was willing to let her go. She looked at Yu Yao in disbelief, feeling a mix of emotions.
For Yu Yao, this bet was just a side effect of teaching her a lesson. Once the goal was achieved, there was no need to put in the effort. She should focus on preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner.
"Sister Dan, sisters-in-law, let's discuss the details of the arrangements."
"good."
The group began to discuss everything from manpower arrangements to the specific ingredients, going over each detail one by one.
It took almost an hour of discussion before a final decision was made.
While Yu Yao was discussing with them, Lu Ze went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
He doesn't know how to cook many dishes, so he simply made a few that he had learned before.
As the sun began to set, the discussion drew to a close.
Looking at the problems recorded on the paper, Sister Dan said, "Now all that's left is to prepare the ingredients. The cooks don't have enough fattened pigs, so we'll have to see if we can buy some from nearby farms. If we can't, we'll have to catch more sea fish instead."
Just then, Lu Ze came out of the main room and overheard the conversation. He said, "The patrolling soldiers discovered several wild boar herds deep in the mountains. We can hunt some of them for meat."
The quartermaster said, "That's a good idea. The troops are short of supplies and have a limited budget. We should try to spend money wisely and avoid spending money if possible."
Upon hearing this, Su Meihua suggested, "Spring is here, and there are many wild vegetables on the mountain, such as bamboo shoots and amaranth, which can be used as ingredients."
"We can also gather some military dependents to go beachcombing on nearby islands to make up for the lack of food."
Everyone should pool their wisdom and efforts; those with ideas should offer them, and those without should listen attentively.
After the farce just now, everyone's cohesion is stronger than ever. As the person in charge, Yu Yao's performance today has earned everyone's recognition of her abilities.
Sister Dan glanced at the sky and smiled, saying, "Today's discussion was very efficient, and we can start implementing it tomorrow. Yu Yao will be in charge of overall coordination, and she can help prepare the ingredients when she has time. The rest of you will complete your assigned tasks. I will assist from the side, and go wherever I am needed to help."
After saying that, she looked at Yu Yao and asked, "Yu Yao, is there anything else you'd like to add?"
Yu Yao thought for a moment, "We need to apply to the logistics department in advance before going to the island to go beachcombing. It would be best if we could get it done tomorrow, so we can have more time to prepare."
Sister Dan nodded. "Yu Yao is right, I'll handle this. It'll be done by tomorrow morning. Anything else?"
Yu Yao shook her head.
Sister Dan asked the others, and the quartermaster added one more thing.
The rest of the people had no objections, and the plan for this New Year's Eve dinner was thus finalized.
We will begin assigning tasks and carrying them out tomorrow.
Considering that Yu Yao had to go to work, Sister Dan also selected Su Meihua and Sun Yu to be Yu Yao's assistants to help implement her arrangements.
Seeing that the discussion was almost over, Sister Dan said, "It's getting late, everyone should go home and have dinner. Get some rest tonight, we'll be relying on you all starting tomorrow."
Zhu Dan had to go back to write an application for the use of the boat, so she left first, and the others also left one after another.
Zheng Mei's aunt pulled Zheng Mei outside, telling her to go out first. She caught up with Zhu Dan and asked, "Sister Dan, has that young man you mentioned before replied?"
Zhu Dan glanced at Zheng Mei, who was waiting in the distance, and frowned almost imperceptibly. "Let's forget about this matter. Just pretend I never said what I said before. I'll help Zheng Mei see if there's anyone suitable."
She had previously said that Zheng Mei was good-looking, hardworking and sensible, and had always helped take care of her younger siblings at her uncle's house, so she thought she was a good person.
But after what happened today, she decided against introducing such a petty girl to her nephew.
Aunt Zheng Mei sighed inwardly, "It's alright, but we'll have to trouble Sister Dan again. Mei Mei is just in a bad mood today. She's usually gentle, hardworking, and understanding."
"I understand. I have something to do, so I'll head back now."
Aunt Zheng Mei watched Dan Jie leave, then turned back to meet up with Zheng Mei.
Zheng Mei asked, "Auntie, did the women's director say when the matchmaking will take place?"
Aunt Zheng Mei said irritably, "Look, what are you still looking at? It's all ruined."
Zheng Mei was dumbfounded. "Didn't we agree to meet? How did it fall through?"
Aunt Zheng Mei was exasperated. "What can I say to you? I told you to behave well before you came. What are you made of? You came here and immediately started to dislike Yu Yao, picking fights with her. Do you think Sister Dan would introduce someone like you to her nephew?"
"What? That's Sister Dan's nephew?" Zheng Mei exclaimed anxiously. "I didn't know he was Sister Dan's nephew, Auntie. What are we going to do now? Is there any way to salvage this?"
"What else can we do? We can only let it go." Aunt Zheng Mei sighed. "There are still quite a few excellent young men in the army. I'll help you see if there are any suitable ones. Don't cause any trouble at the New Year's Eve dinner this time. Do your best and make a good impression."
If word gets out about her performance today, it might not be so easy to find someone like her.
If Meimei can listen to what she says and perform well at the New Year's Eve dinner, there's still a chance to save her. Otherwise, she'll have to go back to her hometown to look for help.
Zheng Mei is now filled with regret. If she had known that the person Dan Jie was looking for was her nephew, she wouldn't have said a word, no matter how much she disliked Yu Yao.
Unfortunately, it's too late to regret it now.
The people in the courtyard gradually dispersed, leaving only the quartermaster.
He walked up to Yu Yao and said, "Comrade Yu, there's something I'd like to ask you for advice on."
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