Zhang Xiuhong was flattered so much that her chin almost reached the sky.
"That's right... Don't worry, everyone, I will do my best to eradicate this cancer and prevent it from ruining the reputation of our residential compound."
"That's why we say Sister Xiuhong is so kind-hearted!" Yang Qiuxia kept praising her, making Zhang Xiuhong feel quite flattered.
Then, she stirred up everyone's emotions in various ways: "If you ask me, this matter should be taken directly to the political commissar and let Gu Chengfeng give us an explanation."
Zhang Xiuhong also thought it made a lot of sense and was the first to stand up and respond: "Yes, we should go directly to the military region to demand an explanation."
Led by Zhang Xiuhong, several military wives angrily declared that they would go to their superiors to complain.
At this moment, Yang Qiuxia hesitated, saying that there was still soup simmering on the stove at home and she really couldn't leave; she had to go back to tend to the fire.
With such a loud commotion, how could Chen Sisi not hear it?
The key in her hand trembled, and she couldn't get it into the lock several times.
I thought that by being patient and yielding, these people would leave on their own and make a fool of themselves.
Unexpectedly, they went even further, as if they really thought she was a pushover?
She turned around angrily, about to make a move, when a young military wife with a heroic face and a red headband stepped forward.
"Sister Qiuxia, there's no smoke coming from your kitchen, where did you make the soup?"
Yang Qiuxia glared at her fiercely: "Li Wenhui, it's you again! What business is it of my house where I make soup? Why do you always pick on me?"
Li Wenhui ignored her and instead pointed to a small courtyard nearby: "Did I say something wrong? Look, everyone, there's no heat coming from her chimney. Is she trying to find an excuse to run away?"
Her suggestion made everyone look at Yang Qiuxia with a more inquisitive gaze.
Zhang Xiuhong, in particular, finally realized: "Qiuxia, you're not deliberately trying to provoke me, are you? Otherwise, why don't you go yourself!"
"That's not true, don't listen to Li Wenhui's attempts to sow discord..." Yang Qiuxia was busy explaining and had no time to pay attention to anything else.
This team, which was supposed to be united against external forces, began to fight amongst themselves before even completing its mission.
Seeing this, Chen Sisi cast a grateful glance at Li Wenhui from afar.
Thank you to this complete stranger for helping her out of that predicament.
Li Wenhui smiled at her and then went back to watching the commotion.
Chen Sisi had no interest in watching the game, so she quickly opened the courtyard gate and locked it tightly.
This was her first day in the residential compound. She had originally planned to make some of her signature snacks to give to the neighbors, but now, she's infamous once again.
However, Li Wenhui was quite clever; she saw through Yang Qiuxia's lie and attempt to escape at a glance, and skillfully exposed her.
It seems that Li Wenhui and Yang Qiuxia had been at odds for a long time, otherwise why would she keep "biting" at Yang Qiuxia?
The real intention was to target Yang Qiuxia; helping her was just a side effect.
However, since she had accepted someone's favor, she had to repay it!
After calming down and sorting out her shattered mood, she first fed Niu Niu her medicine.
She was then rewarded with a milk candy and allowed to play in the room for a while.
Niu Niu obediently hummed in agreement.
Before, when my mother went out to work in the countryside, she would stay at home by herself and would never wander off.
Mom is very busy and tired; she can't hold her back.
Like a little adult, Niu Niu said to Chen Sisi in a pretentious manner, "Mom, you go cook, I can take care of myself..."
Shen Sisi couldn't help but laugh, and gently patted her little head with her soft palm: "This child..."
Niu Niu giggled and ran happily to the living room, even remembering to close the door behind her.
Seeing this, Chen Sisi felt relieved and entered the kitchen. As soon as she stepped in, she was stunned for a moment.
The kitchen, which was empty in the morning, is now completely transformed.
The rice and flour bins were filled with refined grains and wheat flour.
The winnowing basket on the ground was piled high with all kinds of vegetables, including seasonal radishes, cabbage, potatoes, and corn, as well as tomatoes, eggplants, and green beans, which are less common in winter.
On the table, there were more than twenty eggs in a large bowl, and next to them was a piece of plum meat with alternating layers of fat and lean meat.
"This is..." Shen Sisi wondered if she was dreaming, and gently pinched her thigh.
It hurts, this isn't a dream!
She put down the basket and saw a note on the cupboard. The handwriting was strong and vigorous, and the strokes were elegant and free. It was left by Gu Chengfeng.
I didn't know what you liked, so I just bought a few things!
She pondered the note repeatedly, carefully putting it away, her heart filled with warmth.
These things aren't something you can just buy anytime.
I thought Gu Chengfeng was on a mission early in the morning, but it turns out he went to prepare rations for them.
When she returned, she had gone to the black market again, and missed it perfectly!
She smiled helplessly, washed her hands, sorted and put away the ingredients she bought in the basket, and then quickly began to gut the fish.
Today I bought mandarin fish, and I'm planning to make a milky white mandarin fish soup to nourish Niu Niu.
Clean the fish, make a few cuts on its body, and marinate it with scallions, ginger, cooking wine, and salt for a while.
Heat oil in a pan and fry until golden brown on both sides. Add water and simmer over low heat until a milky white broth is formed.
Once all the collagen from the fish has dissolved into the broth, carefully add the sliced tofu, sprinkle with a few goji berries and chopped green onions, and the fragrant, tender fish soup is ready.
While waiting for the delicious food, she didn't sit idle. She mixed some white flour and steamed more than a dozen small white flour buns. When the fish soup was ready, the buns were also ready to be taken out of the pot.
Niu Niu from next door, smelling the delicious aroma, had already run over and hugged her mother's leg.
"Mommy, Niu Niu is hungry, she wants to eat..."
Chen Sisi brought the fish soup to the table, first serving her a bowl of thick, white broth, then adding a few pieces of tofu: "Here it comes, be careful, it's hot..."
Niu Niu held a small steamed bun in one hand and eagerly scooped up some soup with a spoon in the other, blowing on it as she did so.
She quietly tested it and it wasn't too hot to drink, then gulped it down.
"It's so delicious... Niu Niu loves fish soup the most..."
Chen Sisi also sat down and picked up a small piece of fish.
The fish in Jiangcheng are indeed fresher.
The mother and daughter had a simple lunch, and their bellies were round and full.
After putting Niu Niu to sleep, Chen Sisi cleaned up the dishes, then got up, found the glutinous rice flour and sugar jar, made a few sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes, and sent them to Li Wenhui.
Li Wenhui's home wasn't far from hers; it was in a row of bungalows not far in front.
Her husband is the company commander of the recruit training company. He is busy training new recruits all day long and is almost never home.
Soon, Chen Sisi knocked on Li Wenhui's door.
A cheerful and friendly voice rang out from inside: "The door isn't locked..."
She gently pushed open the door and stood in the doorway holding a plate.
Li Wenhui was ironing clothes when she saw that it was Chen Sisi, and she looked a little surprised.
"It's you..."
Shen Sisi didn't rush into the house, but instead smiled and said, "Sister Li, these are some sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes I made, they're still warm, please try some..."
Li Wenhui looked at the golden, steaming sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes and could smell their aroma from a great distance.
So she put down the red-hot iron: "Thank you, and...why don't you want to come in and sit down?"
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