Zhang Xiuying worked very quickly, filling cotton into a newly-cut cotton-padded jacket early in the morning.
When Jiang Lan woke up in the morning and saw the cotton-padded jacket that had already taken shape, she jumped for joy: "Mom, I can wear a new cotton-padded jacket for the New Year!"
Zhang Xiuying smiled happily: "Of course! When Mom gets her salary, I will make you a new dress for your birthday."
Jiang Lan laughed so hard that her voice changed. "That's great! Mom, I want to make a gown like Wu Jing's."
Zhang Xiuying nodded repeatedly: "Okay, then go borrow Wu Jing's clothes to make a sample, and mom will make it for you."
There hasn't been so much laughter at home for a long time. Jiang Yonghua was making breakfast in the kitchen, feeling very emotional.
Political Commissar Qi’s words were still ringing in my ears: “Deputy Section Chief Jiang, you should have made plans for your family a long time ago! You are busy with work all day long, leaving your wife and children at home without any care. For so many years, they have relied on your salary alone to support the family. How did you manage to support the old and the young at home?
You're a regimental-level cadre, yet you still favor boys over girls! This is a terrible idea. Hey, how come I didn't see it before?
"Look at you, your daughter has grown up so much and is so beautiful. If you had trained her to sing and dance earlier, she would have been specially recruited to be an arts soldier this year! You, you!"
As Jiang Yonghua thought about it, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
Steam was coming out of the steamer on the stove, and a sweet aroma wafted out.
Jiang Yonghua kneaded the dough, took out the sugar bottle, and prepared to make some sugar dumplings. After a while, the cornmeal steamed cakes were ready, and he steamed some more steamed buns for Zhang Xiuying to take with her.
Jiang Jun was yawning. He was only wearing a sweater and a coat, and his nose was red from the cold. He hunched his shoulders and went to the kitchen to get some hot water to wash his face and brush his teeth.
Jiang Yonghua saw Jiang Jun coming out and said, "It's cold this morning. Why don't you wear a cotton coat? Your mother is making clothes. After you wash up, go find your mother and pick out some cloth to make a coat. I think that female soldier's cotton coat is a little too big. Ask your mother to alter it."
Jiang Yun didn't want to alter it: "Dad, if we go to the forest farm, we need to wear a small cotton jacket under our cotton coat. I think the military uniform doesn't need to be altered."
In the ice and snow, keeping warm is the key!
Jiang Jun took out all the winter clothes she could find. She had almost no winter clothes, and she needed to buy too many items. In addition to cotton coats and trousers, she also needed cotton hats, cotton gloves, and cotton boots. If she had a gauze scarf, she would have to find one too.
She also sweats a lot, so she needs to prepare a few extra towels to pad her back just in case.
If she hadn't prepared all the warm clothes, she would have either frozen to death or gotten sick from the cold when she went to the forest farm.
Jiang Yonghua thought about it and said: "Okay, then let your mother make you a small cotton-padded jacket."
Jiang Lan ran to the kitchen like she was presenting a treasure: "Sister, our mother is making a new cotton-padded jacket, go and take a look."
Jiang Jun bent down by the sink to wash her face. In her usual way, she scooped water with both hands and splashed it on her face. After absorbing the water with a dry towel, she patted her face until the water was completely absorbed. When she heard Jiang Lan's words, she closed her eyes and hummed softly.
Jiang Lan was curious: "Sister, your towel is not even wet, how are you going to wash your face?"
Jiang Jun didn't want to explain: "Is your cotton-padded jacket ready?"
Jiang Lan: "Not yet! Mom said she's stuffing all three of our jackets with cotton, so she'll put the sleeves on mine first."
"Three pieces?" Jiang Jun thought, it must be Jiang Lan first, then Zhang Xiuying, and finally it will be his turn.
Jiang Lan smiled and said, "Yes, I have one, and grandma and my aunt each have one. Mine is light blue with feathers and small flowers, it's really pretty, and grandma's and my aunt's are plaid, which is also pretty. Mom said plaid is very fashionable, and grandma's family doesn't have that kind of fabric."
Jiang Jun stopped holding the toothpaste. She had clearly heard Jiang Yonghua instruct her to make one for each of her and Jiang Lan last night!
I have to go to work now, how can I have time to do it for her?
Damn, luckily she didn’t count on Zhang Xiuying!
Jiang Yonghua glanced at Jiang Yun, put down the dough in his hand, patted the flour off his hands, turned around and left the kitchen to find Zhang Xiuying.
Jiang Jun bit his lip and glanced at Jiang Lan with a hint of disappointment.
This little sister is so heartless. She will kiss whoever gives her something delicious.
Jiang Lan was so confused by the stare that she asked stupidly, "Sister, what happened to our dad?"
"I don't know!" Jiang Jun wrinkled his nose, squeezed out the toothpaste, and brushed his teeth with hot water.
Before he finished brushing his teeth, Jiang Yonghua returned to the kitchen angrily, silently picked up the kneaded dough and kneaded it vigorously.
It was obvious that he was having another quarrel with Zhang Xiuying.
Jiang Jun winked at Jiang Lan, "Xiao Lan, is your bag ready? Go clear the table outside. I'll set the table with the dishes later."
When parents are angry, it is best for children to stay away to avoid being hurt innocently.
Jiang Yonghua exerted force with his hands, and the panel creaked.
It was obvious that he was trying hard to suppress his anger.
Jiang Yun spat out the mouthwash, wiped his mouth with a towel, put away his toothbrush and toothbrush, watched Jiang Lan leave the kitchen, and said to Jiang Yonghua, "Dad, how about letting me go to work and let her take Xiaolan back to grandma's house. Don't be angry, I can write and count, and I won't be tired from going to work."
Jiang Yonghua felt very upset after hearing this. He thought that if he arranged a job for Zhang Xiuying, there would be more harmony at home, but Zhang Xiuying was still the same as before, and would stick two green onions in her nose to act like an elephant.
"Don't worry about it. Just study hard. You can go anywhere in the future. One or two years won't make a difference. If you can get into Beijing University, you'll be assigned to a good unit after graduation. Maybe you can even stay in Beijing."
Jiang Yonghua looked unhappy, but he tried to speak to Jiang Jun in a relaxed tone: "Your grandma raised you when you were a child. It's been six or seven years now, and it's time for you to go back and see her."
Jiang Yun
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