As Gu An'an and the other two introduced them to the newspaper reporter, everyone was excited inside, but remained reserved on the surface.
We must not bring shame to military wives, absolutely not!
Even knowing that Xiao Zhou was taking pictures everywhere, no one tried to get in the spotlight, for fear of embarrassing the family compound, the soap factory, or the military.
It wasn't until Fu Xin interviewed them that the women nervously began to say what they had already prepared.
Of course, it was nothing more than praise for the three initiators.
"Comrade, can you tell me how our factory has changed your lives?"
Upon hearing this question, everyone was noticeably more excited than before.
“I have a say in this topic. I used to be a woman who revolved around her children, husband, and kitchen. I didn’t earn a penny during the eight years I was with my husband in the military. Our family of four, along with my parents back home, relied entirely on my husband’s salary. We lived a very frugal life. My two children had to wait a long time to eat meat. But now I have a salary. I can not only use it to buy meat to supplement my family’s nutrition, but I can also save some money. This way, even if we encounter some unexpected situations in the future, our little family can get through them more peacefully.”
"My family is the same. And since I started working, the men and children in my family have become more diligent. Finally, I don't have to do everything myself anymore, hahaha."
“Reporter, look at me! My parents only had me as their daughter. After I got married and moved to the military base, everyone in the village said that my parents had raised me for nothing. But now I have a salary, and I can send money back to my parents so they can eat better. Let’s see who dares to say that I raised my daughter for nothing!”
"Comrade Xiao Fu, actually, it's not just us who have changed. We plan to use the idle funds from our factory's profits to help other military personnel and their families, whether they have sacrificed their lives, retired, or are still in active duty. As long as they are having financial difficulties, we will provide them with some assistance as appropriate. This idea was decided by An'an and her two sisters-in-law."
After they came up with a solution, the two sisters-in-law told the factory workers about it, since the factory belonged to the collective.
Of course, when they first heard the news, some people were skeptical. They worked hard for a month to earn a meager salary, while others could reap rewards without any effort.
However, after the two sisters-in-law held a meeting to explain the pros and cons, everyone understood.
They are all military family members. Although others are benefiting now, no one can guarantee that they will benefit in the future.
Of course, no one wants that day to come, but that doesn't stop people from better putting themselves in the shoes of those soldiers and their families.
"An'an, is what everyone is saying true?"
Gu An'an nodded, "There is indeed such a plan, but our factory has only just started, and the current funds still need to be used for the operation of the soap factory. We can only start the plan when we have idle funds."
Now, not only Fu Xin, who is obsessed with good looks, but even Xiao Zhou's eyes were filled with excitement. He thought it would just be a simple interview, but he was surprised at every turn.
"Sister An'an, my two sisters-in-law, you are both so amazing!"
Aunt Zhang and Aunt Zhou immediately waved their hands, "This was all An'an's idea. We'll just do our job well and carry it out."
"Sisters-in-law, don't be modest. If you hadn't asked me, I wouldn't have thought of this."
Xiao Yuheng didn't try to steal the spotlight; he stood quietly to the side, watching his wife with a gaze that seemed to melt her heart.
Seeing this, photographer Xiao Zhou couldn't resist raising his camera to capture the moment.
The interview lasted nearly two hours before it ended. Fu Xin and the others were about to leave early, so Xiao's mother came looking for them with the two children.
"It's already noon, why go back? Come to my house for a simple meal before you leave."
"Yes, Auntie and Uncle, come to our house for dinner."
When Xiao Dabao and Xiao Erbao arrived, Fu Xin was showering Gu An'an with praise. The two children thought she was a very discerning person, and for someone with such good taste, treating her to a meal was a must.
"Sister An'an, are these your children? Twins?"
Fu Xin looked at the two children, then at their parents, and for the first time felt that God was being unfair.
"Yes, it's those two who are mischievous."
Fu Xin felt in her pocket and took out a few candies. "Sweetie, have some candy."
In the end, the two of them embarked on their journey to have a meal amidst the warmth and hospitality of the Xiao family.
They initially thought it was just a casual meal, since neither of them were picky eaters. However, once they arrived at the Xiao family's residence, they realized they had misunderstood.
"Auntie, you've prepared so many dishes, this is no ordinary meal!"
The two were genuinely embarrassed. Three meat dishes on the table—how much money must that have cost? They should have told them beforehand not to eat here; they were adding so much burden to the restaurant.
Seeing their expressions, Xiao Ma knew they had misunderstood, but she wasn't going to explain. "What do you mean food isn't for eating? Just sit down and eat."
"Aunt Xin, please sit down quickly. We're about to start eating. Mom said we should let the guests start eating first. Please sit down and eat quickly, otherwise Erbao won't be able to eat meat."
"Yes, Uncle Zhou, please sit down too. My grandma's cooking skills were all taught by my mom. The food is delicious. You'll definitely regret it if you don't try it."
With just a few words, Xiao Dabao had flattered Gu An'an and Xiao's mother. Gu An'an rubbed her daughter's head and could only sigh that her daughter was indeed more considerate than her son.
Even if Da Bao hadn't said that, Xiao Zhou and Fu Xin knew that the dishes on this table must be delicious; after all, aroma doesn't lie.
Since they were already here, they couldn't leave now, so they exchanged a glance and sat down gracefully. "We've really hit the jackpot today."
Before long, the chopsticks were flying around.
"Wow! This dish is spicy, but it tastes better than anything I've ever had before. Auntie, your cooking is amazing!"
Fu Xin took a sip of water to relieve the spiciness and couldn't help but give Xiao Ma a thumbs up.
"Eat more if you like it."
Since her cooking skills improved, Xiao Ma loves hearing people praise her cooking.
"Yes, yes, I'll definitely eat more."
Since we've already eaten, we might as well try a few more bites. At worst, we can leave some money or tickets behind before we leave.
The two originally planned to eat and chat to learn more about Gu An'an. In their opinion, the soap factory was worth interviewing, but Gu An'an was even more worthwhile.
Only by publicizing such selfless individuals can we set a good example for other people.
As a result, with delicious food in front of them, they only cared about eating rice.
By the time I came to my senses, my stomach was already full, and all the dishes on the table were empty.
"Cough cough, it seems we ate a bit too much."
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