Fortunately, Gu An'an didn't know what he was thinking, otherwise she would have definitely checked his forehead.
Seeing Gu An'an smiling with her eyes narrowed, Zhou Yue immediately leaned over and gossiped, "An'an, Comrade Xiao brought you a loving meal. I've put it in the pot to keep it warm. Come and see!"
Gu An'an was dragged to the kitchen by Zhou Yue. The pot lid was lifted, revealing steaming food inside.
Although I already knew about this beforehand, seeing it in person still warmed my heart even more.
"Hurry up and try it! I haven't touched it at all!"
An extra-large plate contains braised pheasant, pork stewed with vegetables, and a stir-fried vegetable dish.
It looks simple but is very refreshing.
Gu An'an didn't hesitate, "Want to eat some more with me?"
Zhou Yue was a foodie and was even more curious about Xiao Yuheng's cooking skills. Upon hearing this, she immediately nodded. However, since the rice in the pot was specially reserved for Gu An'an, she only took a few bites with her chopsticks.
"This chicken is stir-fried well, very tender."
"Stewed pork with mustard greens is really good. Let's work hard together in a while and get some mustard greens to dry and keep for stewing with pork."
“Deputy Commander Xiao is truly an exceptional man. He has a good job, is good-looking, and can cook. An’an, although I’m very reluctant to part with you, I can still accept it if you choose to be with Deputy Commander Xiao.”
Good men aren't readily available; if you meet one, you should hold on tight, or who knows if missing out will mean missing out for a lifetime.
Gu An'an ignored her occasional tantrums, but she sped up her food serving speed.
The taste is indeed good, just like the person he is.
Last time, all the village's inventory was registered. It was said that enough was put into the warehouse, but some households' inventory had not yet been put in line. When the village chief said that more goods were needed, I almost cried with joy.
"Want more? Uncle Village Chief, you're not kidding us, are you?"
The village chief was speechless. "Why would I coax you? Do you expect me to give you a few extra coins or something? Send the goods over tomorrow for Gu Zhiqing to inspect, and accept anything that passes inspection."
"But let me make this clear: if you know that something is substandard, then hurry up and pick it out. Don't waste Gu Zhiqing's time. Don't think you can get away with it by taking chances. If anyone dares to cause trouble, then don't get involved in this kind of thing in the future."
His words made everyone nervous, and they checked all the stock in their homes overnight. The next day, Gu An'an's inspection was much faster, as most people's items were checked the first time and did not need to be sent back to the factory for processing.
"Will you continue to take in Gu Zhiqing in the future?"
Gu An'an shook her head, "I'm not too sure about that, but these are all good things that can fill your stomach, so it's good to take some home."
The old woman nodded repeatedly when she heard what she said. "What Gu Zhiqing said is right. Even if no one buys our produce, we can bring back more and store it up. That way, we won't be caught off guard if something happens."
People these days have truly experienced hardship. Immediately, those who were physically weak and unable to earn work points carried baskets and hampers up the mountain.
Although gathering mountain produce is tiring, they can choose to gather it in nearby places, and if they can't carry it back, their family members can go and carry it after work. These small problems are no challenge for their ingenuity.
The villagers were so busy that they barely had time to chatter about anything anymore.
Seeing this, the village chief was even more grateful that Gu An'an had come to their village. Otherwise, such a good thing would have been taken by other villages, which would have been terrible.
“Gu Zhiqing, we certainly don’t lack those dried vegetables, but the meat is a matter of luck. We can manage to gather what they need this time, but next time, and the time after that, it’s uncertain.”
Gu An'an raised an eyebrow, "Uncle Village Chief, are you planning to do this long-term?"
The village chief nodded. "Yesterday I went to the commune to discuss it with the leaders, and we decided to set up an economic cooperative in our village. We'll train a few people to go out and explore opportunities. Maybe that's how our village will open up new avenues for development."
The village chief became more and more excited as he spoke. If it weren't for the fact that Gu An'an was a woman, he would have hugged her directly. "Gu Zhiqing, you are truly a lucky star for our Xiaowang Village."
Gu An'an didn't really care about being a lucky star or not, but she really wanted the salesperson position. "Uncle Village Chief, how about you let me be the salesperson?"
The village chief knew that Gu An'an was the best choice, but he hadn't spoken up because of her status as a girl. Now that Gu An'an had brought it up herself, he was truly happy.
"Gu Zhiqing, are you really willing? Going out is very hard work."
Gu An'an waved her hand dismissively, saying, "What isn't hard work? As long as it improves everyone's lives, it's worth it for me in the countryside. Besides, I don't stay outside every day. I'll take a few people out to broaden their horizons and teach them what they've learned."
This means they want to help train new talent for the village.
"Gu Zhiqing, is everything you said true?"
Although his nephew had taken a liking to Gu Zhiqing, if the two of them got together, Gu Zhiqing would also be a member of their Xiaowang Village.
But her nephew is in the army, so even if the two of them can get married, Gu Zhiqing won't stay in their village for long, and they'll have to rely on themselves then.
He had been worried about this for a long time, but he never expected that Gu An'an would bring it up on her own initiative. It was like a pillow being delivered to someone who was sleepy.
"Gu Zhiqing, is everything you're saying true?"
Gu An'an replied with a smile, "It's not a big deal, there's no such thing as true or false."
"And I think the problem you just mentioned is easy to solve. With so many people in our village, we can definitely start a breeding operation. We can set up a breeding farm in the name of the brigade, hand over a portion of the quota at the end of the year, and the rest can be distributed among ourselves."
"However, the temperature here is too low in winter. It is best to raise one batch a year. If that is not possible, we must do a good job of keeping them warm, otherwise it would not be worth it if the animals freeze to death."
The village chief's eyes lit up as he listened, and he nodded repeatedly, looking like he was humbly seeking advice.
"Of course, this is just an immature idea of mine. Whether it can be implemented or not, you, Uncle Village Chief, will have to discuss it with someone."
The village chief's eyes narrowed into slits. "What immature ideas? I think you're one of the best kids of the younger generation."
"By the way, about that thing you mentioned yesterday, I asked your aunt to ask her family to keep an eye out for it. They'll let you know as soon as they find anything good. With my brother-in-law overseeing things, the prices will be absolutely fair, so don't worry."
Gu An'an knew that leaving this matter to the village chief was the most reliable thing to do. "Uncle, that's why you're so kind. You take even this little thing of mine to heart. No wonder our village has such a high happiness index."
As Xiao Yuheng listened to the two men's mutual flattery, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
After the village chief left, Xiao Yuheng approached.
"What's wrong? Just say it. Don't be so wishy-washy. It's not like you at all."
Having his little scheme exposed by Gu An'an, Xiao Yuheng stopped hiding it and asked quite bluntly, "You still haven't told me how those dishes from yesterday were."
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