Lin Qingqing replied dazedly, "Sleep for another half an hour and get up at 4:30."
Lu Cheng stopped shouting and left the room. He had nothing to do, so he went to fetch water. The three of them had taken a bath yesterday, and now they had boiled hot water, so there was no water in the wooden barrel.
When Lu Cheng came back with the water, at about 4:30, he called her again: "Qingqing, it's 4:30, get up."
Because the light was on, Lin Qingqing didn't sleep as deeply as before, so she didn't stay in bed. When Lu Cheng called her, she got up. Today she was wearing her newly bought clothes, a blue and white striped sailor shirt and off-white trousers. Because she had to go to the cafeteria and might be very busy, she tied her hair into a bun, otherwise it would be inconvenient to keep her hair in place while working.
Lu Cheng brought four boiled eggs to the table and watched her go in and out. The sailor shirt and off-white trousers made her look even more energetic.
After Lin Qingqing had finished packing, Lu Cheng said, "This is a freshly boiled egg. It will fill your stomach for the journey."
"Did you cook it?" Isn't it great that a man can cook breakfast
Lu Cheng: "Yeah."
Lin Qingqing took the two boiled eggs: "Thank you, I'll go first." She put the two boiled eggs in her bag and went to get the cooked braised food.
"Let me take you there." This big bucket of braised food is quite heavy.
"Okay." Lin Qingqing did not refuse, because she had just lifted it and it was really heavy.
Lu Cheng sent Lin Qingqing to the door and then went back. There was a little baby sleeping at home, and he was worried.
While Lin Qingqing was waiting at the door, she finished two boiled eggs. After a while, she saw a car coming.
"Comrade Lin..." Qi Shao waved at her, "Comrade Lin, will you get in the car?"
Lin Qingqing: "I can. I've been in the car when Lu Cheng was driving. But you have to get off and help me carry this barrel to the car."
When Qi Shao heard this, he hurried down and said, "This is braised pig intestines and pig heads? What are you going to do with them, Comrade Lin?"
Lin Qingqing: "Take it to the county supply and marketing cooperative..." After getting in the car, she explained the matter of the braised food. Anyway, the people in the family compound will know it sooner or later, so she might as well tell it now.
"Comrade Lin is really amazing." Deputy Colonel Lu has a high salary, and Comrade Lin still earns money like this, which is really amazing.
Lin Qingqing smiled, and the two chatted all the way to the county town. Originally, when they went to purchase, two comrades went together, and Qi Shao would bring another person. Now that Lin Qingqing was with them, Qi Shao did not bring anyone. Qi Shao told Lin Qingqing about the purchase. In fact, it was more convenient for the army to purchase because their troops were in the suburbs of the county town. If the troops were in remote places or on islands, they might have to drive for several days to purchase. But for them, the country and the local government would communicate well, and they only had to go to the county town to purchase.
From the grain and oil station, to the non-staple food factory, to the vegetable market, Lin Qingqing saw the whole process of procurement. Qi Shao took out the military documents, and someone would load the things into the car. Everyone was familiar with the operation process. The last thing that opened Lin Qingqing's eyes was the procurement at the vegetable market. Maybe because she came early, the dishes were very rich. From vegetables to meat to seafood, there was everything. But even if there was everything, not all of it was for the troops.
After finishing the purchase, it was almost half past seven and they wanted to go back.
On the way back, Qi Shao stopped at the door of the supply and marketing cooperative. Lin Qingqing wanted to carry the wooden barrel over, but it was too heavy, so Qi Shao helped her carry it into the supply and marketing cooperative.
Ten minutes later, Lin Qingqing and Director Ma came out together. Director Ma was carrying a wooden barrel, which naturally contained today's pig intestines and pig heads.
When the purchasing vehicle arrived at the entrance of the army, it was almost eight o'clock. Lin Qingqing had not gotten out of the car yet, but she saw a little kid squatting at the entrance of the army, holding a bowl and chopsticks.
"Squad leader, please stop at the door for a while. My son is at the door." Lin Qingqing said. Isn't that kid Lu Haici
Qi Shao said, "Let Haici get in the car later. He can go with us."
Lin Qingqing: "Don't be so polite, let's just walk over there."
Qi Shao didn't force it: "Okay then."
As the procurement vehicle arrived at the entrance of the army, Lu Haici, who was squatting, stood up and looked curiously. When he saw his mother getting off the vehicle, he shouted excitedly: "Mom..."
"Hey." Lin Qingqing closed the door casually.
"Mom, you took a car." Although Lu Haici had taken a car and a train before, in the eyes of the little guy, taking a car was a very magical thing.
"Yes, mom went to work today and went to do some work with the uncle in the cafeteria. Why are you here?" Lin Qingqing took him by the hand. Since she knew his life experience, Lin Qingqing loved him even more. She liked him in the first place, and when you like someone, his advantages will be infinitely magnified. In her eyes, Lu Haici is now the best child.
Lu Haici held his mother's hand and chattered about what happened today: "I didn't see my mother when I got up today. Dad said that my mother went out to buy vegetables with the uncle in the cafeteria..." The baby didn't understand the word "buying", so Lu Cheng used a simple and straightforward explanation of buying vegetables, "Dad said that I should wait for him here. After his training in the morning, he will pick me up and we will go to the cafeteria where my mother works to have breakfast together. Mom, what are we eating today?"
Lin Qingqing thought that he had been squatting here all the time, which was really pitiful and ridiculous: "I don't know what to eat. The uncles in the cafeteria have already prepared it." Fortunately, his summer vacation is coming soon, and he can go to the cafeteria with her in the future.
When Lu Haici heard what the uncle in the cafeteria prepared, he couldn't help but sigh: "It's definitely not as delicious as what mom cooks." Who told him to go to the cafeteria so often to get meals and dishes at such a young age? He already had experience.
Lin Qingqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing this, mainly because the little boy's tone was so funny.
Of course, breakfast in the canteen of the third company's kitchen squad has been prepared, and the comrades in the kitchen squad have already finished their meal. They are waiting for the people in the company to come and eat.
Breakfast was sweet potato porridge with mixed flour buns. The mixed flour here was not the mixed flour of later generations, but the kind that had not been cleaned up and still had wheat husks, so it would be a bit rough on the throat when eaten.
Lin Qingqing made some sweet potato porridge for the little boy overnight, settled him in a relatively corner, and also made some sweet potato porridge for herself overnight.
"Mom, here are some eggs for you." The little boy took out two boiled eggs from his school bag. "Dad cooked them for me."
Lin Qingqing thought of the two boiled eggs she had eaten in the morning, and a touch of emotion flashed through her heart. She left in a hurry in the morning and didn't think much about it. Now seeing the boiled eggs, she couldn't help but think of Lu Cheng's thoughtfulness. It's just... "You eat it, I've eaten it, your father also boiled two boiled eggs for me this morning."
Hearing that his mother had eaten the eggs, Lu Haici put another one into his schoolbag.
Lu Haici eats slowly, as children usually do. Lin Qingqing was anxious to start work at eight o'clock, so she finished the sweet potato porridge in a few mouthfuls. In addition, she was not hungry to begin with, so she ate two eggs. After finishing the porridge, Lin Qingqing said, "Haici, my mother is working inside. If you want to see her, come inside."
Lu Haici said obediently: "I know, Mom, you can go to work without worry."
Lin gently touched his head.
At eight o'clock, the bugle sounded for the troops to have breakfast.
Because his son was waiting at the door, Lu Cheng ran out as soon as the time came. As a result, when he arrived at the door, he did not see his son. Lu Cheng asked the soldier on guard: "Comrade, have you seen my son?" Because Lu Haici often waited for Lu Cheng at the door, the guards on guard here all knew Lu Haici. In the past, when they were just father and son, Lu Haici often waited here for Lu Cheng to eat together.
"Deputy Captain Lu, Lu Haici and your wife left together." said the soldier.
Lu Cheng: "..." He was worried about his son waiting, but the two of them had already abandoned him. "Thank you."
As soon as Lu Cheng walked into the canteen of the third company's kitchen, he looked around and saw the little bastard sitting in the corner eating breakfast. Lu Cheng strode over.
Feeling a figure looming over him, Lu Haici slowly raised his head: "Dad?"
Lu Chengzhen was really angry and helpless: "Is this my bowl?" He was referring to the bowl placed next to the little bastard.
Lu Haici: "Well, Dad, Mom is working inside."
Lu Cheng: "I know, don't bother her."
Lu Haici: "I won't." He is the cutest, most obedient and best baby in the world. How could he disturb his mother at work
Lu Cheng: "Then you eat slowly, I'll go get the food."
Lu Cheng came to the window to get food and lined up. He looked into the window but did not see Lin Qingqing.
"Deputy Captain Lu, are you here to eat today too?" a soldier greeted him.
Lu Cheng seldom came to the canteen of the Third Company's kitchen to eat. Before Lin Qingqing came, he basically ate in the big canteen. But it wasn't that he was picky, but the food in the big canteen was indeed better, so he had to get some delicious food for Lu Haici.
Lu Cheng said: "My wife works here, and she will come here to eat often in the future." Maybe every day.
"Sister-in-law works here?" The soldier who heard it nearby was also surprised.
Lu Cheng called her his wife with confidence. In Lu Cheng's eyes, Lin Qingqing pursued him and he responded, so they were a real couple. Then, they got the marriage certificate, so they were a real couple. So, isn't Lin Qingqing his wife? He was embarrassed to admit it before, and he was a little embarrassed when the chief of staff and others teased him. Now that they have expressed their feelings to each other, he doesn't feel embarrassed anymore.
"Yes, Qi Shao got in through the interview." Lu Cheng didn't want others to misunderstand Lin Qingqing's relationship.
"Why don't you see my sister-in-law?"
Some people heard Lu Cheng's words and looked inside. Some people even almost climbed into the window.
"What are you doing? Do you still want to eat? Line up properly." Qi Shao shouted loudly, waving a spoon.
"Captain Qi, we want to see my sister-in-law. Where is she?"
"Yes, yes. We heard from Vice Captain Lu that your sister-in-law works here, so we are all curious."
"Comrade Lin is busy, so you better line up properly, or I won't give you any food if you're late."
"I know, I know. Squad Leader Qi is still the same."
"Yes, your temper is still as bad as ever."
Finally it was Lu Cheng's turn. He leaned half his body closer and looked inside, but there was no trace of her at all.
Qi Shao said, "Comrade Lin is in the back, arranging the lunch dishes."
Lu Cheng raised his eyebrows, said nothing, and walked away with the sweet potato soup and mixed flour buns.
Lin Qingqing was indeed busy in front of the warehouse at the back. There were a lot of vegetables purchased today. The canteen purchases every three or four days, so so many vegetables have to be stored. Then we have to plan what to eat every day. According to the previous habits of the third company's kitchen team, a hodgepodge of stews can be eaten. What can't these grown men eat? They have iron stomachs.
Lin Qingqing registered each dish and then arranged the menu according to the name of the dish. Lin Qingqing was with a woman, a vegetable washer hired by the third company's kitchen squad and the wife of a company commander. This military wife was called Liu Honghua, 24 years old this year, and came from the countryside. She used to do rough work in the countryside. This time, as her husband was promoted, she had the qualifications to accompany the army, so she came here. After arriving here, the third company's kitchen squad happened to be recruiting people, and she passed the interview and was selected.
Liu Honghua knew Lin Qingqing. Qi Shao introduced her to her after the interview. This morning, Lin Qingqing and Qi Shao went to purchase goods, so she didn't see her. When Lin Qingqing came back just now, she didn't dare to believe that she was the wife of Vice Colonel Lu.
Although Liu Honghua had never met Deputy Commander Lu, she knew that Lin Qingqing was her colleague and Deputy Commander Lu's wife, so she asked her husband about it. So she knew that Deputy Commander Lu was 28 years old this year.
So Liu Honghua thought, Deputy Commander Lu is 28 years old, so his wife should be not much younger. But how can Lin Qingqing look like she is 30 years old? She looks only about 20 years old. Moreover, her skin is as white as a steamed bun, and it is obvious that she is well-maintained.
So Deputy Commander Lu is a man who dotes on his wife very much.
Liu Honghua thought so.
There weren't many dishes in that era, so Lin Qingqing quickly arranged the menu. "Sister Liu, this is our dish today, pig intestines, onions, and tomatoes. Let's go to the stove and get some wood ash and use it to clean the pig intestines." Qi Shao ordered these pig intestines early yesterday morning after eating the pig intestines braised by Lin Qingqing the day before yesterday, so they were available when they went shopping this morning.
Liu Honghua: “Hey.”
When Lin Qingqing and Liu Honghua were washing pig intestines, Lu Cheng came over and saw that they were busy. He did not disturb them, but watched for a while and then went out. When he went out, he met Qi Shao and others.
"Deputy Captain Lu, don't you want to come in and sit for a while?" Qi Shao asked.
Lu Cheng: "I won't bother you anymore." Lu Cheng walked out and saw his son coming over. Lu Cheng said, "I'll take you to kindergarten."
Lu Haici: "I want to say goodbye to my mother."
Lu Cheng: "Okay, I'll wait for you here."
Lu Haici ran inside with a clattering sound. After a while, he came out: "Dad, you don't have to send me off. I know where the kindergarten is. I won't get lost." Then he ran away with a clattering sound again.
Lu Cheng: "..." It's rare to send him to kindergarten, but he doesn't even care. In fact, when Lu Haici first came to the army, Lu Cheng sent him several times. Later, Xiaozaizai and Ji Yang got along well, and they often went to kindergarten together, so Lu Cheng stopped sending him. But he remembered Lin Qingqing's words, that Lin Qingqing asked him to send Xiaozaizai to kindergarten more often if he was free.
So Lu Cheng chased after him again.
Lu Haici was caught up by his father. He turned his head and looked at his father with confusion in his eyes.
Lu Cheng said: "Send you to kindergarten."
Lu Haici said helplessly: "Okay." Dad is already an adult, why should he be sent to kindergarten? Oh...
The canteen of the third company's cooking class
There are four comrades in the organization, Jialin Qingqing, Liu Honghua, and six people working together to wash the pig intestines. It takes a while to wash more than 100 kilograms of pig intestines.
Lin Qingqing even suspected that Qi Shao had ordered all the pig intestines in the county. After all, pigs in this era were relatively light, and a pig's large intestine weighed only 12 or 13 pounds. It would take a lot of pigs to order these large intestines.
After washing the pig intestines, everyone divided the work. 50 kilograms of pig intestines were used for braised at noon, and 50 kilograms of pig intestines were used for stewed food in the afternoon. The six people worked very quickly, and they finished cutting 50 kilograms of pig intestines in less than half an hour. Then came onions and tomatoes.
"Squad leader, prepare 10 more eggs." Lin said gently, "beat them into egg liquid."
Although eggs are in short supply and one per person is too extravagant, a few are definitely enough to add to the soup.
Qi Shao: "Okay."
After all the ingredients were ready, everyone started to divide the work. Lin Qingqing directed the male comrades to braise the pig's large intestine, and she and Liu Honghua made tomato egg drop soup together. The sour tomato egg drop soup is a good appetizer and can also reduce the greasy taste of the braised pig's large intestine. At the same time, the soldiers must be thirsty after a busy morning, so a bowl of soup at noon can quench their thirst and replenish salt.
Waves of delicious aroma wafted from the canteen of the third company's kitchen team. Although there was another canteen next to them, the delicious aroma from here could not be smelled from there.
kindergarten
As soon as Lu Haici arrived at the kindergarten, Ji Yang called him.
"Lu Haici, where have you been? Why didn't you come to the kindergarten with me today?" Ji Yang called out several times at the door of Lu Haici's house, but there was no response. Xu Huijuan said that Lu Haici might have already come to the kindergarten, which made Ji Yang a little unhappy. They came to the kindergarten together, so how could Lu Haici not wait for him
Lu Haici said: "I went to my mother's workplace to have breakfast today, so I didn't join you."
"Wow, your mother is so awesome, she actually goes to work." Having a job is something to be envied, and all the kids know this.
"Yeah." Lu Haici said proudly, "My mother works in the cafeteria. I will go to the cafeteria to eat in the future."
Canteen? Ji Yang activated a new skill: "I'll go to the canteen to eat in the future." The kids also knew about going to the canteen to get food.
"Okay." Lu Haici was of course happy to have dinner with his friends.
"Lu Haici, Ji Yang, what are you talking about?" Qin Ming heard them whispering and asked curiously.
Ji Yang said: "Lu Haici's mother goes to work in the cafeteria, and he will have to go to the cafeteria to eat in the future, so I will go to the cafeteria with Lu Haici at noon." He wanted to eat the food cooked by Lu Haici's mother.
Ji Yang's words aroused Qin Ming's appetite. He also remembered that Lu Haici's mother cooked delicious food, so he joined their team: "Then I'll go too."
Lu Haici: "Okay then."
So, as soon as school was over at noon, Ji Yang said to Lu Haici: "I'm going to get the bowl from home, you wait for me at the door."
Qin Ming said, "Don't wait for us. Go and queue up first. What if the delicious dishes your mother made are sold out by others?"
When Lu Haici and Ji Yang heard this, they also felt that this made sense.
So Lu Haici said: "Then I'll queue up with you guys. I'll go first." After saying that, he ran away.
Qin Ming was afraid that Lu Haici couldn't hear him, so he shouted, "You need to run faster. If you are at the back of the queue, you can lie on the ground and cry, and ask the people in front of you to give you a seat."
Lu Haici also answered loudly: "I know."