When they returned home in the middle of the night, Bai Shuixian, who had been worried and hadn't slept well the whole night, finally felt relieved. She brought out the warm porridge on the stove for them to eat, and then went back to her room to sleep.
It happened to be Sunday that day, and Gong Linglong didn't have to go to work. She slept comfortably at home and didn't wake up until after nine o'clock.
After washing up and opening the door with breakfast, Sister Yu told her the good news.
"Linglong, the First Regiment received a surprise mission last night, encircling an enemy spy stronghold and taking over a stolen gold mine. All the officers and soldiers of the regiment performed a great deed. A notice was issued this morning, and the entire regiment received promotions and commendations."
The first regiment was supposed to be commended and promoted after returning from a mission, but before the notice came down, they had made another contribution.
Gong Linglong was very happy that her man had been promoted. She smiled and said, "No wonder he rushed out last night. It turned out he was on another mission."
"This time, Vice Captain Lu deserves the greatest credit."
Yu Ximei heard from her husband this morning that Lu Jingchuan was the one who made the greatest contribution to last night's raid.
Originally, based on his merits, he was qualified for promotion to two levels, but his age and qualifications were still a little lacking, so this time he was promoted from deputy to full-time.
Gong Linglong didn't ask much about the men's work, but changed the subject: "Sister-in-law, have you seen my mother?"
"I went to the river to set up the fish traps. I went with Captain Han J."
Yu Ximei said this with a joking look on her face, and whispered to her: "Linglong, I heard that Director Han J is not married yet."
"I know."
Gong Linglong understood what she meant and laughed helplessly, "As a junior, it's not my place to interfere in the affairs of my elders. My mother has been hurt quite badly in her marriage and relationship. She doesn't have any other thoughts about Uncle Han for now. She only feels an ordinary friendship towards him."
"Director Han J should have that intention towards your mother. I think the way he looks at your mother is very different." Yu Ximei chuckled.
"Let it be. If my mother has any ideas, I support her. She's not that old yet, and she's had a hard time these past few years. It would be nice to have a man who understands her and relies on her."
Not long after, Bai Shuixian and Han Ji came back together. Gong Linglong had finished her breakfast and smiled as she called out to her elders, "Mom, Uncle Han."
"We're lucky today. We caught two mandarin fish weighing half a pound each. Let's make braised mandarin fish for lunch today." Bai Shuixian put down the wooden barrel.
"Okay, I'll cook."
Gong Linglong loves eating mandarin fish. Thinking that Han Ji and the others are leaving tonight, she discussed with her: "Mom, should we cook braised pork or braised pork for lunch?"
"Your uncle Han wants to eat braised pork belly. He bought this meat at the small market this morning."
Bai Shuixian originally wanted to go to the small market early to buy meat, but as soon as she left the house, Han Ji came in with the meat.
Just as they washed the meat and prepared to put it in the pot, Zheng Yong hurried back carrying a piece of pork weighing about ten pounds, shouting outside: "Sisters-in-law, come out quickly."
"Brother Yong, what's wrong?" Wang Yumiao came out first holding her son.
Zheng Yong smiled at her, "Everyone in the regiment got a promotion today, and we were rewarded with 15 kilograms of meat. The regiment commander asked the families to arrange a small celebration party, and asked me to send the meat back first, and ask the sisters-in-law to arrange for it to be cooked."
“Steamed pork belly.”
Jiang Yaping took charge of the arrangements and came over to take the meat. She said to Gong Linglong, "Linglong, you guys were just about to steam the braised pork. Have you put the meat in the pot yet?"
“It’s not in the pot yet.”
Gong Linglong waved at her, "Sister-in-law, bring it over here, and do it here. Don't fire."
Fifteen pounds of meat was enough for everyone to have a full meal. We steamed eight bowls of braised pork, and cut the rest into slices and stir-fried them, barely making three meat dishes.
Vegetables were available in everyone's vegetable garden, so everyone picked some. In order to reward the men, the sisters-in-law also discussed and decided to each take a few eggs and stew a pot of pork ribs, eggs and red dates soup for them to nourish their bodies.
When the men came back, the delicious dishes had already been served on the table. The children were all gathered around the table, drooling, and started shouting as soon as they saw them.
The celebration banquet prepared by the first regiment was very sumptuous, which made the families of the second and third regiments very greedy. Their children were all clamoring for meat.
"Have a meal."
At Captain Sun's command, everyone immediately sat down and started eating.
Gong Linglong had never eaten the fatty and greasy braised pork in her previous life, but now she ate it with great joy. She bit off half a piece in one gulp, enjoying it with gusto, and even joked with Hu Zi, who was sitting next to her: "Hu Zi, I can finish three bowls of this braised pork in one go. How many can you finish?"
Hu Zi said with a grin, "I can finish five bowls."
"You're bragging." Gong Linglong laughed at him.
"Stop bragging."
Yu Ximei held her son back and told him an embarrassing story: "Last year, when you went back to your hometown for the Spring Festival, your grandfather loved you and secretly saved a bowl of meat for you. Add to that the half bowl you ate at the dinner table, and you ended up knocking yourself out with just one and a half bowls of meat. You spent the entire night in the toilet and wasted a bowl and a half of good meat."
"Mom, don't talk about the toilet while eating. Don't be so rude. Be polite." Hu Zi gritted his teeth.
"Oh, now you think I'm rude. When you were a kid, you used to poop while eating. Why didn't you say that you were rude and impolite?" Yu Ximei argued with him with a smile.
"Dad, take care of your woman."
Hu Zi couldn't convince his mother, so he had to pull his father out.
Political Commissar Zhao was enjoying his meal and didn't help him: "If you don't brag, your mother won't criticize you."
"I'm not bragging, I can really eat five bowls."
Children all like to show off. He shouted that he could eat five bowls. The other children also shouted, and the numbers they shouted were higher and higher, which really inflated the cow.
They were bragging, but Lu Jingchuan felt that his wife was not bragging and she should be able to finish three big bowls now.
There were two bowls of braised pork on each table, with an average of two pieces per person. He picked up three pieces for his wife and ate the fattiest piece for himself, whispering to her, "I'll buy some meat tomorrow and steam two whole bowls for you."
"No need, I was just joking with Hu Zi."
Gong Linglong didn't want to be gossiped about. The families of the second and third regiments were probably very jealous. If she steamed two bowls of meat for herself again, someone with red eye would definitely report it to the leadership and accuse her of having problems with her work style.
Today's braised pork belly was made by Bai Shuixian. Other military wives came over to learn and help. The pork skin was crispy, soft and glutinous, and tasted perfect with the pickles.
Jiang Yun and the others also had their mouths full of oil. She thought she could finish a bowl or two. After finishing her two pieces of meat, she whispered to the elder: "Old man, I want to eat this braised pork more often."
Han Ji glanced at her and said, "Learn to do it yourself."
Seeing that he didn't understand, Jiang Yun felt helpless and said, "I want to eat what Aunt Bai cooks."
Han Ji also wanted to eat it. "You saw it when Wan Tang first made it. Go back and try it a few more times. You will eventually be able to make it."
Jiang Yun grinded his back teeth back and forth, a bit disappointed with his friend, and said in a very low voice: "Old man, you really deserve not to be able to get married."
Han Ji: "Get lost!"
Ji Wei, who was standing next to him, heard it all clearly. He laughed so hard that his shoulders twitched, and he secretly gave his junior sister a thumbs up.
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