As the year 1980 approached, many imported goods gradually entered households.
So over the years, she has continuously updated the supplies in her space and found opportunities to take them out openly.
I slept all afternoon, but couldn't sleep at night, so I wandered around the house with the list in my hand, and also went into my online space to look for it.
The next day, looking at the long list, she nodded in satisfaction. The next step was to figure out how to fool Zhou Yue into transferring these things over.
Just as he was squatting in the yard washing up, Zhou Yue took out his key and opened the door. This was what Xiao Jiu had asked for yesterday, so that no one would see them and keep asking questions.
"You're awake? I got some food at the cafeteria, let's eat something simple first."
She had always thought that the food in the Air Force was much better than that in other branches of the military, especially now that conditions were much better than before.
But when I saw the simple ingredients like millet porridge, eggs, steamed buns, pickled vegetables, steamed potatoes and sweet potatoes, I thought I was seeing things.
Zhou Yue noticed her subtle expression and explained with a smile, "The pilots' food is pretty good, but the others' food is just adequate."
Fortunately, she also came from a difficult era, and she doesn't forget who she is just because she's had a few good meals.
"This is great. It has dietary fiber, protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins. It's very comprehensive. I haven't eaten like this in a long time."
The millet porridge also had diced pumpkin added, and it was cooked until soft, tender, and sweet, making it very fragrant and delicious.
Seeing that her expression didn't seem forced, Zhou Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lunch will be more substantial, with stewed fish chunks, pickled cabbage and glass noodles, etc. After all, we are in the Northeast, so there are more northern dishes."
Xiao Jiu was speechless, seeing that he seemed afraid she would look down on him. "It's not like we eat in the cafeteria every day, why are you so nervous?"
With the reform and opening up underway, life will only get better and better. Maybe one day we won't have to limit the purchase of this or that ticket anymore.
By then, with our salaries, will we still have trouble affording good food?
At this point, Xiao Jiu couldn't help but mutter, "I wonder how much salary I'll get in the future."
Seeing her confused expression, Zhou Yue couldn't help but tease her: "You'll definitely go to a military hospital, and you'll either be the director or the deputy director."
Moreover, your education, experience, and skills speak for themselves; you are the kind of talent the country needs, and your salary will only be higher than mine.
I currently earn 241 yuan, at the level of a full colonel. As far as I know, someone of your caliber earns over 300 yuan a month.
Three hundred yuan? That's quite a lot, and with that kind of salary in China, you could live very comfortably.
Xiao Jiu expressed his satisfaction: "I was just worried that they would think I'm too young to be assigned such a high position, but it doesn't matter, there's plenty of time!"
In her eyes, there wasn't much difference between two hundred and three hundred; as long as others knew she had a high salary, that was enough.
That way, she can enjoy a good life.
Otherwise, if there are too many good things in the space, how can we find an excuse to consume them?
Xiao Jiu drank half a bowl of porridge, ate an egg and a small sweet potato and was full. Zhou Yue finished the rest.
After cleaning up, he looked at her suspiciously, "You really don't need me to come with you?"
"No need. Aren't you coming back with me tomorrow? There's bound to be a lot going on this year, so hurry back and make the arrangements!"
You don't need to worry about me here. You don't need to bring me lunch or dinner; I can cook for myself.
When Zhou Yue left, she asked him to lock the door as usual; she didn't want to have any contact with anyone for the time being.
Fortunately, the walls around her house had been raised considerably, preventing others from spying on her, which she was very satisfied with.
He brought back a lot of vegetables and eggs, and she didn't waste them. She braised the eggs, fermented the dough and fried it into scallion pancakes, and made the vegetables into ready-to-eat pickles.
After the rice is steamed, add ingredients such as sesame oil, sesame seeds, shredded seaweed, pork floss, chopped eggs, and chopped carrots to make fresh rice balls.
I also took out five chickens, cleaned them, and made a new pot of braising liquid to make roast chicken. They can soak overnight to absorb the flavor and then be taken on the road to eat.
On a day like this, even if the ingredients are cold when taken out, it doesn't prevent them from being eaten.
Of course, the chicken had to be put away before Zhou Yue went home, otherwise it would be hard to explain where it came from.
Zhou Yue learned from the neighbors that Xiao Jiu was making delicious food at home.
The aroma wafted so strong that everyone in the entire residential compound craned their necks to see which house it belonged to.
"Your family came back with you? We thought they were staying at a guesthouse. Why is the door locked? What, are you shy around strangers?"
Although Zhou Yue was a division commander, he was still the youngest leader.
Therefore, outside of official duties, when facing older cadres of the same or lower rank, he not only doesn't put on airs, but is also very down-to-earth.
"She's not just shy around strangers; she's also jet-lagged and trying to get back into the swing of things. After all, she hasn't been back for over ten years, and she was just a child when she left!"
A high school student in their teens, isn't he just a child?
These leaders were naturally aware of Zhou Yue's family situation and expressed their understanding.
"You've pretty much finished the handover. Go back and check on things. If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know."
"It's nothing. The tickets are bought. I'll have Xiao Zhang take us there tomorrow. I'll wait until after get off work to leave. It won't make a difference."
"You, you're not that old, but you're quite old-fashioned."
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When Zhou Yue got home and saw the braised eggs, fried dough sticks, and rice balls, he understood why the neighbors had been lingering outside his house with such envy.
Although life is better now, every family still has elderly parents and young children to support.
I've never seen anything like this before. Just frying a dough stick is enough to make anyone's mouth water.
"Are these all for tomorrow?" Xiao Jiu made a lot and put most of them into her spatial storage, leaving only one-fifth for tomorrow.
"Eat some tonight, some tomorrow morning, and take the rest on the way. Although there are meals on the plane, they are not as good as this."
With this arrangement, the quantity doesn't seem to be much anymore. "Okay, whatever you say."
We set off for the airport at 6 a.m. the next day, arrived at 8 a.m., boarded the plane at 9 a.m., and landed in Xishi around noon.
When she got off the plane, her alma mater sent a special car to pick her up, which made Xiao Jiu feel flattered, especially since the leader who came was the same one who had seen her off back then.
Even though he's retired, he still took on this task, which moved Xiao Jiu to tears. "Old leader, what brings you here?"
"I've come to bring our hero home. You were only fifteen when you left. It's been almost fifteen years. You've had a tough time, kid!"
Xiao Jiu quickly shook hands with the other person, "Old leader, what are you talking about, working hard or not? Isn't this what we young people should do?"
"Good boy, good boy, we all know how well you've developed over the years."
You truly deserve to be the person we chose. You've achieved great success. The future of our country needs you, so keep up the good work!
Dedicating our lives to the cause of medicine is our mission and responsibility!
This is also laying a solid foundation for our next generation. Only with improved medical conditions can a country have the impetus for development!
The leaders expressed their sincere condolences to the heroic couple and then sent them directly back to the Air Force University Medical School.
While the liquor company was going through the formalities, Zhou Yue didn't waste any time. He simply borrowed a car and drove back to Luo City...
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