Chapter 194 - 193
"When I came over, Han Yi didn’t mention it, so I brought everything I needed."
"Men in the military are always training and rarely think about these things. Tomorrow is the last market day before the New Year. I’ll come by at seven to take you there and show you around."
"Thank you, Saozi. I planned to visit your place today. My mom fried some fish for me, and I thought I’d bring you one. They’re ready to be used for braising or soup." Lin Wan said, placing the fish wrapped in newspaper into the basket Zhang Cuiping had brought. Fried foods were something to be treasured these days.
Especially since they were soaked in oil.
"Oh, no, you just moved here, you’ll need to rely on yourselves for food and supplies. The distribution from the unit isn’t much, we’re all stretching it. I can’t accept it." To get a fish, they wouldn’t have such luck often. Though Old Huang sometimes went to the mountains with Pidan to catch some, those fish were much smaller.
"I won’t be here long. Han Yi often mentions he used to eat at your place a lot. If you don’t see me as an outsider, don’t be polite with me."
"Alright, I’ll accept the fish then."
Zhang Cuiping chatted with Lin Wan a little while longer. Seeing it was getting late, she left with Pidan. As she was leaving, Lin Wan stuffed Pidan’s pockets with sunflower seeds and candies, sending him off happily.
When Han Yi returned home, Lin Wan had already cooked porridge and stir-fried some potatoes with meat. Han Yi placed the distributed supplies from the unit in the kitchen.
"The vegetables from the military are brought from town. Whenever a vehicle is going to town, you can write a note for the procurement soldier to bring back what you need. We each have a share of the garden plot behind our home, enough to grow vegetables for us when spring comes." Han Yi washed his hands and helped set the table.