Chapter 138 Today's Procurement Completed
On the right side of the space, a clear, shimmering spring pool flows quietly, nourishing the entire space.
"Finally, all ten acres of land have been planted. Half of it is medicine, half is vegetables, and fruit seedlings are planted on the edges. It was really not easy."
Xu Zhili looked at the scene before her and breathed a satisfied sigh of relief.
Although it was done with intention, it still took considerable effort to concentrate on controlling such a large area.
Looking at the seedlings that had sprouted and were full of vitality under the water of the spiritual spring, Xu Zhili's heart was filled with hope.
This magical space and its ability to accelerate growth will undoubtedly give them a significant boost of confidence during their somewhat difficult life in the 1960s.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Xu Zhili couldn't wait to enter the space.
The buds greeted us joyfully, their emerald green leaves trembling: "Master, Master!"
"Look, the bok choy is growing so fast!"
"Ya Ya took special care of that small patch at the very edge, and it's already grown so juicy and ready to be picked. The rest will be ready soon too. Ya Ya has put all the ones that can be picked into the warehouse. Master, please praise me, isn't Ya Ya amazing?"
Xu Zhili looked at the vibrant vegetable garden and the tender green bok choy in the warehouse, smiling broadly, and quickly replied.
"Yes, Ya Ya is absolutely amazing. With you here, I, your master, have so much less to worry about. Thank you so much, Ya Ya."
"Master, why are you being so polite with me? I'm happier than if I drank the spiritual spring water if I can help you."
Ya Ya's voice was filled with joy.
The Tree of Life, crouching quietly to the side, radiating a soft glow, seemed to sway gently with this joy.
Xu Zhili felt a calm and warm emotion flowing through her heart. Seeing Ya Ya so happy because she had helped, her heart softened.
Since we got YaYa, this thoughtful and capable little helper, the farm work in the space has become much easier.
Just then, a clucking sound came from the corner of the space.
Those were wild pheasants she had hunted in the back mountains and kept in her space. She had also collected their eggs and hatched quite a few chicks.
Xu Zhili didn't have time to take care of them every day, so she instructed Ya Ya: "Ya Ya, take a small portion of the bok choy we just received from the warehouse and feed it to the pheasants and chicks."
"Yes, Master."
The buds shook the tree crown and readily agreed.
Fortunately, the bok choy grew very quickly in the space, and she even fenced off a plot of land to plant the seedlings, using it as a 'food base' for the pheasant family.
Also kept in the enclosure are the dozen or so wild rabbits we caught before, some white, some black, and some gray, which have now given birth to several litters of fluffy little gray rabbits.
Looking at the lively little creatures, Xu Zhili thought to herself, "Once these little rabbits grow a bit bigger, they'll be able to slowly accumulate some rabbit fur."
"Rabbit fur is soft and warm. If we collect enough, we might be able to spin it into yarn and knit some scarves and hats in the future."
Xu Zhili and Ya Ya chatted happily for a while, and when they estimated that it was about time, they left the space and prepared to make breakfast.
On the table are golden and crispy fried dough sticks, two bowls of steaming hot soy milk with a bean aroma, and fragrant egg noodles.
"Sister, the fried dough sticks smell so good! Sister is the best!" Xu Zhian's eyes sparkled, and her little face was full of excitement.
Xu Zhili smiled and patted his head: "Eat more if you like it, eat it while it's hot."
Xu Zhian couldn't wait to pick up a fried dough stick, took a big bite, and found it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction and said, "Mmm! Sister, this fried dough stick is so delicious."
Seeing her younger brother enjoying his meal, Xu Zhili felt a warm glow in her heart and picked up her chopsticks to take a sip of egg noodles.
Wow, she couldn't help but exclaim inwardly as soon as she tasted the noodles.
I never expected that egg noodles cooked with spring water would taste so delicious.
After they finished eating, Xu Zhili took Xu Zhian to the city's public security logistics procurement department.
The supplies to be handed in today are: ten neatly bundled, vibrant green bok choy, a large, smooth-skinned, and sturdy pumpkin, as well as two pheasants and two wild rabbits.
Team Leader Ye stepped forward and carefully inspected the items.
The ten bunches of bok choy were so fresh and tender that you could squeeze water out of them; the leaves seemed to still have morning dew on them, and each bunch was of uniform size; the large pumpkin was of excellent quality.
The pheasants and rabbits were cleaned thoroughly, with their feathers and fur intact, and the meat looked very firm.
Team Leader Ye nodded in satisfaction, a smile of approval on his face: "Xiao Xu, the quality of the supplies you delivered this time is excellent. I'm very satisfied."
"Hmm, not bad, not bad." He patted Xu Zhili on the shoulder, his tone full of expectation: "You haven't been in charge of this procurement work for long, but you've already done such a good job. You'll have to put more effort into this aspect of the work in the future."
Xu Zhili responded with a smile: "Team Leader Ye, you flatter me. This is just my job. Your recognition gives me even more motivation. I will definitely continue to work hard and strive to do even better in the future."
Hearing everyone praising her older sister, Xu Zhian, standing to the side, puffed out her little chest and proudly tugged at Xu Zhili's clothes, saying, "My sister is the best!" Her childish words drew good-natured chuckles from those around her.
At this moment, a colleague surnamed Wang from the logistics department walked over and asked with a mixture of envy and curiosity, "Xiao Xu, you're really something! Every time you hand in something, it's so fresh and clean, and the wild game is prepared so neatly. Is there some secret to it?"
Xu Zhili felt a chill run down her spine, but she wore a humble smile and laughed it off, saying, "Sister Wang is joking. There's no special trick to it. I was just lucky to run into a fellow villager who had something good."
However, alarm bells were ringing in her mind: the quality of the supplies was too outstanding, and over time it would indeed attract attention. She would have to be more careful in the future.
After hearing this, Sister Wang gave a thoughtful "Oh," smiled, and didn't ask any further questions.
Just as Xu Zhili was pondering to herself, Team Leader Ye spoke up again: "By the way, Xiao Xu, I just received a notice from the bureau that a group of important guests will be coming to inspect our work in a few days."
"The logistical support will be a heavy task at that time. The required supplies will not only be of high quality, but also much more in quantity than usual. Keep that in mind and start preparing in advance."
Xu Zhili immediately replied seriously, "Okay, Team Leader Ye, I understand. Don't worry, I will make preparations in advance and ensure that nothing goes wrong."
After seeing Team Leader Ye off, Xu Zhili led Xu Zhian back to her temporary office.
She sat at the table, spread out paper and pen, her brows slightly furrowed.
Preparing a large quantity of high-quality supplies in a short period of time without arousing suspicion is no small feat.
Relying solely on space, where plants haven't yet matured, and searching sporadically in the mountains, is too risky and inefficient...
"No, we need to think of a safer way..."
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