Lunch was sorghum rice, which contained one-third bean dregs. The taste was terrible, but because it was dry rice, everyone was still happy.
A spoonful of radish leaves and tofu were poured into the bowl. Because of the aroma of the oil residue in the dish, everyone rushed into the cafeteria, fearing that they would go too late and have no food.
Li Yuetang originally worked in the cafeteria. Since she was close to the food, she grabbed two large bowls of sorghum rice and hurried back to the dormitory excitedly.
"Junjun, come on, it's time to eat!"
She invited Lin Wanjun, who had just finished washing up, to have dinner with her. She also picked up all the tofu in her bowl and put it into her daughter-in-law's bowl, even the two almost invisible pieces of oil residue for Lin Wanjun.
"Hey, you stinky shit!"
Zhao Shuping came in from outside holding an aluminum lunch box, covering her nose and cursing.
"Do you know how much you stink? How are we supposed to eat if you're here? Get out!"
Ever since Lin Wanjun and Zhao Shuping had a fight, no one else left leftovers for Zhao Shuping's daughter.
Zhao Shuping was not full, so she would make trouble for Lin Wanjun every now and then, and even called her a stinky shit.
In the past, Lin Wanjun would have jumped up and given Zhao Shuping a good beating, but she had been planning something big these days and didn't want to cause more trouble for the time being.
It was just right to go out for a meal, and she could also take the opportunity to mix her own ideas into the meal.
So Lin Wanjun and Li Yuetang took their bowls outside and sat on a stone bench behind a big tree. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law talked and laughed while eating.
"It's like a starving dog. If it bites you, can you bite it back?"
Li Yuetang consoled her daughter-in-law, saying, "Ignore her. Just bear with her. Everything will be fine once we move into the family quarters."
Speaking of family housing, Lin Wanjun looked at the rows of brick and tile bungalows not far away.
Song Zhanjin and his team are building a house in full swing. The roof has been completed and they are now painting the walls. It will be completed in 20 days at the latest.
Wei Yifu hinted to Song Mingcheng that given the Song family's situation, they would definitely be able to get a house.
Therefore, Lin Wanjun must get rid of Meng Xiaoling before the houses are distributed. She will punish anyone who dares to prevent her from living in the family housing!
"Mom, I'm thirsty, please pour me a glass of water!"
Lin Wanjun said.
When Li Yuetang got up with the teacup and went into the house to pour water, Lin Wanjun quickly dug out a large spoonful of lard from the space warehouse and mixed it into her mother-in-law's rice.
Then she took a few pieces of braised pork with preserved vegetables that she had packed from the old lady Song’s birthday party and stuffed them under the rice.
Li Yuetang just came back from fetching water. Lin Wanjun pretended nothing had happened and picked up the bowl to eat.
"Hey, today's meal is especially delicious!"
Li Yuetang took a few bites, paused, sniffed, tasted, and said, "Why does it smell like lard rice?"
Lin Wanjun couldn't help herself. She said as if offering a treasure, "Turn it over with your chopsticks again. Maybe there will be other surprises?"
Hearing what her daughter-in-law said, Li Yuetang tentatively flipped it a few times and actually picked up a piece of soft, glutinous, salty and fragrant preserved vegetable pork with just the right amount of fat and lean.
"Shh! Eat quickly! Don't let anyone see you!"
Just then someone passed by, and Lin Wanjun lowered her voice to remind them.
Li Yuetang stuffed the braised pork into her mouth with a cautious look on her face. She didn't speak in a low voice until there was no one around.
"Junjun, what's going on? Why do you still have braised pork?"
Biscuits and milk powder are fine, after all, they are easy to store, and the braised beef is also acceptable, but this braised pork...
"Mom, do you believe me?"
Lin Wanjun put down her bowl and said seriously, "If you trust me, don't ask anything, and don't say anything. I will definitely make sure you, my father, and Zhan Jin return to the city safely!"
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law looked at each other for a moment, and Li Yuetang nodded.
"I believe you. I won't ask any questions, but I want to correct you. We need all four of us to return to the city safely, including you."
Lin Wanjun was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head and smiled, then picked up the bowl and continued eating.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were particularly satisfied with this meal.
After lunch, everyone else took a break, but the manure crew had to continue working under the scorching sun.
Lin Wanjun took a detour and went to Song Zhanjin's dormitory.
Song Zhanjin was lying on the bunk bed with his eyes closed to rest, while his father-in-law Song Mingcheng was sitting on a small stool mending shoes.
Seeing his daughter-in-law looking out the door, he stood up and punched his son hard on the leg.
"Jun-jun is here!"
Song Zhanjin, who was hurt by his father's beating, tried to protest a moment ago, but when he heard these words, he immediately smiled.
He jumped out of bed quickly, without even putting on his shoes, and ran out in a hurry.
"Why are you here in such a scorching sun?"
Lin Wanjun just stood at the door of the dormitory and was dizzy from the smell of smelly feet.
She covered her nose and walked to a tree not far away, snuggled in Song Zhanjin's arms, and stuffed an oil-paper bag into his arms.
Song Zhanjin opened it and took a look. It was two smoked duck legs.
"I haven't finished the beef you gave me this morning. Take this back and share it with Mom... Ouch, stop pinching me, my wife. I'm listening to you!"
Lin Wanjun snorted and then let go of the flesh on Song Zhanjin's waist.
"Just eat what I tell you to eat, and stop talking nonsense. There's only so much for lunch, how can I possibly let you finish it?"
Song Zhanjin looked at Lin Wanjun's bag and asked, "Do you have the legendary cornucopia? You can have whatever you want?"
Lin Wanjun smiled, deliberately touched Song Zhanjin's head, and said, "Well, it seems that the illness is healed!"
"What's wrong?"
"It's a stupid disease!"
…
After realizing what was going on, Song Zhanjin couldn't help laughing. He hugged Lin Wanjun tightly despite her resistance.
"It's so nice to marry you!"
Lin Wanjun was not used to being so intimate with Song Zhanjin, so she pushed him away.
"Put the food away. Remember, it's just you and Dad eating this. Don't try to be a pushover! I'm going to work now!"
After being exposed to the scorching sun, the manure emitted a disgusting smell. Fortunately, everyone wore the masks given by Lin Wanjun, which made it feel better.
After rolling up the men's toilet, Qin Sijun suggested taking a ten-minute break.
"Xiaolin, don't come over here at noon from now on. Find a shady spot under a tree and take a break!"
Lin Wanjun smiled and said that she was not afraid of being tired. She took out some tangerine peel candy from her bag and stuffed a handful into everyone's pocket.
"Where did you get all these goodies? Hongtashan and face masks, and even a bunch of snacks like tangerine peel candy. You're more generous than a local tycoon!"
Someone laughed and joked, carefully putting away the tangerine peel candies, not wanting to eat any of them, and leaving them all for the children.
Lin Wanjun half-seriously said, "I have a treasure bowl. I have everything you want. You all have to keep it a secret, or there will be no more tangerine peel candy."
Everyone laughed and agreed at once. Someone even joked, "Then why don't you make us a roast chicken from the cornucopia to satisfy our cravings?"
Qin Sijun gave each person a piece of tangerine peel candy.
"I don't need to leave food for my children. My daughter and her mother have been sent to other places."
Others also talked about their family situations.
It turns out that except for Shi Kai, all other members of the poop-pulling team are married and have children.
"Doctor Shi, why are you still single? With your qualifications, you should be very popular."
Lin Wanjun asked curiously.
Shi Kai smiled and said calmly, "We're divorced. She doesn't want me to return to China. She wants me to stay abroad and develop my career."
But although he was wearing Western clothes, his heart always belonged to this country. He went abroad to study medicine in order to save his countrymen from suffering from diseases.
In the end, he gave up his love and chose to return to the embrace of his motherland.
"Do you regret it?"
Qin Sijun asked with a smile while sucking on the sweet tangerine peel candy.
Shi Kai shook his head.
Why regret? The development of a country is like the growth of a child. They grow up through repeated falls and rises. Who hasn't fallen?
For a moment, the atmosphere at the scene was a little heavy, until the child's shrill cry was heard.
Lin Wanjun was the first to rush over.
I saw a little girl falling to the ground in pain, holding her neck. It seemed that something was blocking her trachea, and her little face turned blue.
The boy kneeling beside him was crying loudly and shouting for help in panic.
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