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Previously, Cui Dake was quite smug.
At most, he could only get some chickens, ducks, and geese.
This is a sheep.
And there were a full ten sheep!
"Brother, how rich and flavorful will the mutton soup be tomorrow?"
"Not only do I want everyone to drink mutton soup, but I also want everyone to eat mutton buns."
Sha Zhu wanted nothing more than to rush up and hug He Hongyang.
Although given his family's living conditions, he didn't crave mutton soup or mutton buns at all.
But the people in the canteen were like rats, always looking for food.
They have absolutely no energy when it comes to cooking.
Every time people come to get food, they have no energy at all.
Everyone can imagine what we'll be eating today.
It's either cabbage and radish or cornbread.
They never change their approach.
Over time, some people started complaining about the cafeteria.
They asked why I didn't do something more lucrative.
Even a slice of fatty meat on top of the noodles would be fine.
The cafeteria staff were furious when they heard their complaints.
What business is it of theirs?
Their job was simply to cook.
We're already pretty good to have this much to eat.
Other factories don't even have cabbages or radishes.
I imagined what he would look like tomorrow, and the excited faces on everyone's faces when they went to get their meals.
The cafeteria hasn't been this lively in a long time.
Their factory hasn't had such a momentous event in a long time.
All of this was brought about by my eldest brother!
Sha Zhu excitedly grasped He Hongyang's hand: "Big brother, you're really amazing."
"It's almost dawn. If the people in the courtyard find these sheep, they'll probably want to eat them alive."
The two quickly put all the sheep into sacks.
Then they carried it to Shazhu's house.
They will transport it back to the factory when the time comes.
It's just dawn.
Those working at the steel rolling mill couldn't wait any longer.
He ran to the factory with his lunchbox in hand.
Although it's still some time before noon.
But they couldn't wait.
Some people didn't even get a good night's sleep last night.
The thought of having mutton soup made their mouths water half the night.
Madam Jia Zhang repeatedly instructed, "Dongxu, take the lunchbox carefully. When you get the mutton soup, walk slowly on the way back, and be careful not to spill it."
"Drink a few sips while it's hot, and take the rest home with you."
Qin Huairu kept reminding him: "When you get food, say nice things to the staff so they can give you a thicker portion, instead of just eating thin soup and drinking a lot of water."
Jia Dongxu didn't mind their nagging today.
He grinned happily, grabbed his lunchbox, and ran to the factory.
Although he hadn't eaten breakfast this morning, he felt incredibly energetic.
I finally feel useful in this family.
Now both women are anxiously reminding him and eagerly waiting for him to come back at noon!
The second aunt gave her countless instructions and reminders.
They escorted Liu Haizhong and Liu Guangqi directly to the gate of the courtyard, then took a small stool and sat down at the gate.
She decided not to go home.
I've been sitting here all day until noon.
She wanted to be the first to drink when she got back.
She hadn't tasted mutton soup in a long time.
Last night at home, I prepared the salt and boiled the water.
Then add some hot water and salt.
Wouldn't that mean there would be more mutton soup in the bowl?
Yan Bugui watched them walk out happily, one by one.
He was dejected and wished he could go work at the steel rolling mill himself.
But everyone has left, so why is the He family not making any move?
Yan Bugui kept glancing behind him.
"Second Aunt, why isn't anyone from the He family coming out? Aren't they worried?"
"When I came out, their curtains were still closed, so they probably hadn't gotten up yet."
"They can't even open their eyes wide when drinking mutton soup, it's really incomprehensible."
He Hongyang was sleeping soundly at home.
He had instructed Wang Liying and her mother-in-law beforehand to deliver the two sheep to Li Huaide and Liu Qiang's families, respectively.
The two people packed it into a sack and tied it to the back of the bicycle.
They pushed it out.
Yan Bugui finally saw the He family members come out.
But instead of He Hongyang and Sha Zhu, it was them who came out.
They're not from the steel mill, so why should they go and drink mutton soup?
Where are you all going?
"work!"
"Aren't you going to wait until lunchtime to have mutton soup at home?"
“We don’t work at the steel rolling mill.”
“There are two people in your family, so you can get two servings of mutton soup. Have them bring it back later.”
"How can that be? We finally get to drink mutton soup, of course we should leave it for the two of them, why should we drink it?"
Looking at the second eldest 727 mom sitting by the door: "Why are you sitting here?"
Auntie Er was too embarrassed to speak after hearing what she said.
Should I say that I'm here just to drink mutton soup?
I watched as two women rode away on bicycles.
Yan Bugui said, "I haven't asked them what's in the bag yet, but I smell a sheep smell."
"Do you think their bags might contain mutton?"
"What are you thinking about? Are you craving mutton soup so badly that you see mutton everywhere?"
It wasn't until 10:30 that Sha Zhu came over and woke He Hongyang up.
"Brother, it's time. Shall we go to the factory?"
"Don't worry, just wait."
"You mean we'll reappear after Cui Dake makes a fool of himself!"
“That’s right, and I need to borrow the factory’s tractor to take these sheep over.”
"Then I'll go find Master Lin from the driver's team now."
"I told you to wait a little longer. If I told the drivers, the whole factory would know."
"I understand. You can sleep a little longer. I'll go check on the steel rolling mill."
Sha Zhu rode his bicycle to the steel rolling mill.
As soon as I arrived at the door.
A large crowd had gathered outside.
Everyone was eagerly waiting for Cui Dake and Yang.
It's already 10:30, why haven't they arrived yet?
Look, Sha Zhu is riding his bicycle over.
Liu Qiang hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Don't you work in the cafeteria? Why are you only arriving now? Everyone else was already getting ready at seven o'clock."
"What are you preparing? The sheep haven't even come yet, what's there to prepare?"
Liu Qiang looked behind him and asked, "Did your older brother come? I noticed he didn't come to work today. Is something wrong at your house? Do you need any help?"
“We really need it. We need to use the tractor later, so could you help us get it through?”
"No problem, as long as you talk to the drivers, I'll let them go right away. Anyway, no one's in the mood to work today, they're all just waiting to drink mutton soup."
Li Huaide stood to the side.
He didn't even eat breakfast this morning.
I arrived early this morning.
I thought Cui Dake would arrive early too.
He'll hold a mobilization meeting for everyone then, and then deliver this sheep to the canteen in a grand manner.
But it's already this late, why hasn't anyone arrived yet?
I was so anxious I was running around in circles.
"What time is it? Why haven't they arrived yet?"
"We agreed on 11 o'clock."
"Don't you have any sense of time? Just because he says 11 o'clock, does it have to be 11 o'clock? Can't it be earlier?"
Those around him, hearing his stern tone, dared not utter another sound.
Ding Qiunan looked around but couldn't see He Hongyang anywhere.
Her heart had been pounding ever since she arrived at the factory that morning.
She was overjoyed when she brought the sheep back last night.
This morning, her parents cut off a piece and stewed it.