Yin Xiaoman returned home dazed and didn't say much for the rest of the day.
Everyone knew that she had a good relationship with the two old people, and they all thought that she was sad because of their departure.
But this kind of discomfort can only be digested by oneself, and no one can persuade you.
So Cui Yan warned the little ones that no one could disturb her, and the children all listened to her obediently.
But no one knew that at this moment, Yin Xiaoman was not only sad about the separation, but also more shocked.
Engineer Ning told her that the leader came this time because the new ship's sea trial was successful, and he came to the island to visit everyone to show his encouragement.
But at the same time, there is another task, which is to understand the situation and prepare for the next defense change.
After the development of the new ship came to an end, the Chinese workers and the Ning workers jointly wrote a letter to apply for retirement. At the same time, candidates for succession were also proposed.
At the same time, because the new work requires more manpower and material resources, they specifically proposed the need for new technical personnel to join.
After studying the matter, the leaders agreed to their application.
At the same time, considering that the soldiers stationed on the island, especially the cadres, have stayed on the island for too long, which has long exceeded their normal service time, they are also preparing to take the opportunity to carry out a major rotation in the near future.
But changing guards is no small matter. It certainly cannot be accomplished in a day or two. It requires preparation from all aspects. In addition to arranging replacement personnel, we also have to consider the placement of the people stationed on the island after they leave the island, and no mistakes are allowed.
Therefore, this matter will take time, and we cannot let anyone know until it is fully arranged.
Ning Gong said to her: "Xiao Man, don't ask Qing Yun when you go back. He must have received orders not to disclose this matter. You will embarrass him if you ask him.
As for me, I'm just an old man. I'll just say it. No one can do anything to me. Besides, I won't tell anyone else except you.
I tell you today so that you don’t feel too bad and you can be mentally prepared.
It shouldn’t take too long, so you should plan ahead.
Anyway, as long as we get off the island, we will definitely have a chance to see each other again. We two old men have no children, and we have long treated you as our own.
It would be best if you could go to the capital. Even if you can't, after we are declassified, we will come to you together.
I thought you wouldn't want both of us, right? ”
Mr. Ning said a lot more, mostly words to comfort her. The elderly are old and have experienced a lot, so they tend to take such farewells less seriously than young people.
But Yin Xiaoman just couldn't get over this.
She thought of Mr. Hua, Mr. Ning, and then the beginning of spring.
Lichun is already 27 years old this year and is already past the age to leave the palace.
Two years ago, she repeatedly told her not to miss the opportunity to leave the palace and not to suffer in this place.
But Lichun was always hesitant.
Lichun is Yin Xiaoman's apprentice, and has followed her since she was very young. His way of doing things and his way of thinking are exactly the same as hers, so naturally he has never thought of spending his life in the palace.
But even in this situation, Lichun was unwilling to leave. In the end, she had only one reason - she was afraid that she would never see her master again.
They both knew that Yin Xiaoman's activity area was restricted. Apart from the area around the imperial kitchen, she couldn't go anywhere else.
Once Lichun leaves the palace, she will definitely never come back. I can’t even enter the imperial kitchen, let alone this small room.
Lichun was reluctant to let this master-disciple relationship end like this, but he couldn't think of any other suitable solution.
In desperation, the matter was delayed again and again, and two years passed.
Sitting in the room, Yin Xiaoman thought a lot.
She felt that before today, she was actually a little confused. I just want to live a good life, but I don’t have any long-term plans.
I haven't paid much attention to the people around me.
Mr. Hua is ill, and Engineer Ning doesn't walk as briskly as before.
Doesn't she know this? Actually, I know. I just haven’t dared to think about it too deeply and I don’t want to face it.
Yin Xiaoman had no relatives in her previous life, so she attaches great importance to family ties in this life.
She just hopes that all her close friends can get together and live in harmony.
Whoever leaves will feel particularly sad.
But now she realized that no matter how she thought about it, this long-term relationship could not be built on the basis of others making sacrifices.
She kept repeating the same sentence in her mind: "All good things must come to an end."
Even though her heart felt like it was being torn apart, she still made up her mind to have a good talk with her apprentice.
Everyone should have his or her own life, and when it is time to move forward, don't look back.
She couldn't let the beginning of spring drag on like this any longer.
Yin Xiaoman thought about it and went straight into the space.
But this time, as soon as I entered, I found that it was different from before.
It was around two or three in the afternoon, and there should be no one in the imperial kitchen. But at this moment, even though she was still far away and still in her own little room, she could hear the voices coming from over there.
Listening carefully, Yin Xiaoman could still faintly hear the sharp voice of Eunuch Wei, and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Come to think of it, she hadn't heard his voice for so many years that she almost forgot it for a moment.
I don’t know what happened in the imperial kitchen that Eunuch Wei had to come here in person?
Yin Xiaoman had a lot of questions in her mind and wanted to go over and take a look secretly, but reason made her control her steps.
Although she was sure that her apprentice could not see her, she had not forgotten the invisible barrier she encountered when she first met those stewards gathered in the imperial kitchen to listen to Eunuch Wei's training and wanted to get through.
That was something that never happened again.
Yin Xiaoman didn't know whether this situation was because of Eunuch Wei or because there were too many people gathered together.
But no matter which one it was, she was unwilling to take the risk again.
At that time, she was stuck in the imperial kitchen and couldn't get out. Would she be seen by someone again?
Yin Xiaoman felt that he couldn't afford the risk.
She stayed in the room for a long time, waiting for Eunuch Wei to finish his lecture so that she could find out what had happened.
But it seemed very busy over there. After the lecture, the sound of moving tables and chairs was heard.
Yin Xiaoman couldn't stay any longer.
She knew she had been here for more than an hour, and her children would definitely be worried if she stayed any longer.
With no other choice, I had to return to the bedroom from the space.
As soon as I came out, I heard a knock on the door.
"Xiao Man, are you asleep? Open the door."
Yin Xiaoman was startled when she heard a man's voice.
She subconsciously glanced at the watch on her hand. It was 3:20. It’s still early to get off work?
Why is he back?
She quickly got out of bed and ran to open the door: "What happened? Why are you back at this time?"
There was a hint of uncontrollable nervousness in his voice.
Shen Qingyun reached out and touched her forehead. He seemed to realize that she was not sick, and his tense brows relaxed a little.
"You can't skip meals even if you're in a bad mood, right? You should eat first no matter how unhappy you are."
As he spoke, he took the bowl from Erniu who was following him, and then pulled her back to the bedroom to sit down.
Yin Xiaoman looked at the bowl the man brought in.
It was a bowl of white rice with a dozen slices of thinly cut, steamed, shiny sausages on top. In addition, there was a crispy fried egg and her favorite fried pumpkin vines with garlic.
Although it was just a simple bowl of rice, you could tell that Dabao and Erniu put a lot of thought into it.
Only then did she remember that she had been absent-minded since she came back from Mr. Ning. She said she wanted to take a nap and went back to her room, even forgetting to eat.
I guess it scared the kids?
He was so scared that he even brought back reinforcements.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help feeling a little regretful.
Seeing her staring at the bowl without saying anything, Shen Qingyun sat down beside her, put the chopsticks in her hand, and gently advised: "No matter what, you still have to eat. Eat a little, Erniu has been keeping it hot for you.
Don't think too much about Mr. Hua's illness. I asked and it's not anything particularly serious. As long as he takes good care of himself, the old man will have no problem living another 20 to 30 years. ”
Yin Xiaoman picked up the food in the bowl with chopsticks, listening to the man chattering in her ear, which was rare and she really couldn't stand it anymore, so she had to speak helplessly.
"I'm not worried about that,"
Engineer Ning had already told her that Mr. Hua fainted because he was too tense and overly tired during this period, and it was not a serious illness.
She was no longer as worried as before.
"Is that because Mr. Ning is leaving too?" Shen Qingyun sighed.
He also knew how deep the relationship between his daughter-in-law and the two elderly people was. Not to mention others, even he didn't know how to persuade them.
He thought for a moment and said, "Actually, there's no need to be so upset. Maybe we'll be able to meet again soon."
Hearing him say this, Yin Xiaoman was completely surprised and couldn't help but put down his chopsticks.
When she was leaving Ning Gong, the old man repeatedly told her not to ask Shen Qingyun too many questions when she came back, for fear of embarrassing him.
How come he spoke first without me asking a single question?
Seeing her expression, Shen Qingyun smiled: "Mr. Ning told you, right? I know he can't bear it. If you cry, he will tell you everything."
Hearing him say this, Yin Xiaoman felt a little uncomfortable: "Engineer Ning didn't say anything..."
"I know, it's okay." Shen Qingyun's expression was very relaxed, and there was no intention of complaining at all. It was as if it didn't matter that Ning Gong had revealed the news in advance.
Yin Xiaoman was even more surprised.
She reached out and poked the man's arm: "Isn't it a secret? How dare you talk nonsense?"
Shen Qingyun glanced at her and said, "It's not a secret to you."
After he said that, Yin Xiaoman got excited: "Why is it no longer a secret to me? If it is not a secret, then tell me clearly, what is the current situation? When will the shift change and where will we go?"
Seeing that she could ask such a series of questions, Shen Qingyun finally felt relieved. He knew that there must be nothing wrong with his wife's health.
In this case, he stretched his legs again and pointed at the bowl in front of Yin Xiaoman: "Finish your meal first."
I will never compromise if you don't obey me.
Yin Xiaoman picked up the chopsticks again, took a big mouthful of rice, then looked at him with wide eyes: "Speak!"
Shen Qingyun was immediately amused by her and started laughing.
After laughing, he finally spoke again: "I have discussed this matter with Brother Qi. Although it cannot be made public at this stage, the necessary preparatory work must be done.
Especially for some important positions, they cannot be notified at the last minute, otherwise it will be a mess when the time comes. ”
At this point, he paused and said, "Not only will the expert group not evacuate from the island, but more people may come. Your position is very important.
So, Xiaoman, you have to start thinking about it now and think carefully about who is the right person to take over your position?
Sister Cui, you don’t have to worry about it. Brother Qi and I will be transferred out this time, and they will definitely leave the island with us. Others, do you have the right person? ”
When talking about work, Yin Xiaoman's expression became serious. He frowned slightly and began to think seriously.
"What about Qiao Mai? Do you think she can take over?" Shen Qingyun asked.
"Qiao Mai, isn't she leaving?" Yin Xiaoman was a little surprised.
After all, Qiao Mai and Li Fang have been on the island for quite some time. If there is a rotation, they should also be on the rotation personnel list.
"Li Hai is now the backbone of the expert group. This time, Mr. Hua recommended him to be the team leader of the project team. He definitely cannot leave the island. And Mr. Qiao and his wife won't leave. Mom and Dad, all the men are on the island, so how could Qiao Mai leave?" Shen Qingyun explained.
"What about Li Fang?"
"Li Fang? She should be leaving. Shi Lei is also on the rotation list this time, and she and Little Stone should leave the island with him."
In the second year of Qiao Mai and Li Hai's marriage, Li Fang married the company commander Shi Lei. Now their son, Xiao Shitou, is almost three years old.
Since Shi Lei left the island, it went without saying that she and the child would leave with him.
However, if this happens, it will be difficult for them to meet Qiao Mai and Li Hai again.
But because of Mr. Hua and Engineer Ning’s incident, Yin Xiaoman could only think about the future.
She thought about it for a moment and said, "Qiao Mai has worked in the kitchen for so many years, so she should be able to do odd jobs. But she has never been in the kitchen, so I don't know how good she is at cooking. It's hard to say, I have to see."
The members of the expert group work hard, and Yin Xiaoman has always tried his best to provide them with the best food.
Therefore, she not only has high requirements on the ingredients, but also has high requirements on the level of the cooks.
It was as if, when she couldn't cook, she would rather use Da Mi or Er Niu than Cui Yan, because she felt that she couldn't be taught any more cooking skills.
The same goes for Qiao Mai.
No matter how good the personal relationship is, if her level is not up to par, Yin Xiaoman would not feel comfortable handing this over to her.
Shen Qingyun naturally understood her thoughts.
He nodded: "Okay, I'll go tell the kitchen staff and then I'll ask Qiao Mai to come over and work with you for a while."
At this point, he spoke to comfort her again, "But you don't have to worry too much, Lu Tuan and I have also talked about this.
Lu Tuan also said that eating is a big deal for the expert group members. Even if you can’t find someone who cooks better than you, the cooking can’t be too bad.
He would also worry about this matter and try to bring a cook with better skills with the people going to the island this time. ”
Hearing him say this, Yin Xiaoman nodded, but in fact he was not very optimistic.
It is not difficult to find cooks with better skills in the regiment, just like my cousin, who has trained many apprentices over the years, and all of them are very good.
However, the soldiers would not stay on the island for too long unless they were transferred to other jobs. But there are so few vacancies for transfer to civil service now, and if you don’t make some achievements, there is basically no chance.
Working as a cook on the island, I was busy from morning to night every day, as busy as a top. But there is no chance to make any contribution.
It’s just like Ren Pingan before, what a good person, what a suitable cook squad leader, but he had to leave at the end of the year because he couldn’t change his job.
If another cook comes, won’t the final result be the same?
Thinking of this, Yin Xiaoman wished he could go grab Qiao Mai right now and stare her down to teach her a lesson.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Qiao Mai was the most suitable candidate.
If this person has something to rely on, the days will pass quickly.
Because of Qiao Mai's daily hands-on teaching, Yin Xiaoman has no time to think about those things that make him feel upset.
The only thing I am thinking about is the beginning of spring.
After that day, she went to the imperial kitchen again. She originally wanted to leave a note for her apprentice to ask what happened that day.
As a result, when she opened the cabinet door, she saw the note that Lichun left for her.
Lichun told her in the note that she had not been home for the past two months.
Before, Eunuch Wei came to the imperial kitchen to select people. He wanted to pick two reliable people to accompany the imperial concubine to live in the mountains for a while.
As the imperial concubine gets older, she loves quietness more and more. Now I spend a few months a year living in the mountains.
She didn’t have a cook before, but now she’s in poor health and has a weak spleen and stomach, so she can’t eat the food cooked by the people in the mountains.
So, Eunuch Wei came in person to help the imperial concubine choose.
The beginning of spring first caught the eye of the imperial concubine because of a bowl of shrimp noodles. Over the years, she would occasionally ask her to make some food for her.
Every time I cook the Spring Equinox, I can cook something that suits her taste and makes her very satisfied.
So this time, the first person chosen by Eunuch Wei was Lichun.
This kind of thing has happened before. Even Yin Xiaoman once went up the mountain with the nobles to study Buddhism.
So she didn't care too much when she saw the note from Lichun. She was cooking for the royal family, so there was no difference whether she was in the palace or in the mountains.
Since she didn't have to go to the palace anymore, she naturally paid more attention to Qiao Mai.
Two months passed quickly.
Yin Xiaoman went to the imperial kitchen several times, but he didn't come back until Lichun.
I don’t know whether the imperial concubine was happy with her stay and delayed her return, or whether her schedule was delayed somewhere.
When the third month was almost over and there was still no news about the beginning of spring, Yin Xiaoman became a little impatient.
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