Dreaming of Lion Rock: Recipe in Hand

Chapter 199: Sadness and Separation

Happy times are always short. Xia Zhi and Yun Shu are about to set off to start a new life far away. They have to take a train to Chengdu first, and then transfer from Chengdu to the army.

Chunni and He Yanqing saw them off to the train.

Chunni was reluctant to leave, holding Yunshu's hand and bidding farewell: "Although we have only been together for a few days, I still feel reluctant to leave. This is the phone number of the county post office, remember to call us when you get there. You didn't bring the sewing machine and radio, but don't worry, I will mail them to you in two days. You need to buy everything when you get there, don't be reluctant to spend money, call us if you are short of money, and we will mail it to you. Live a good life, don't wrong yourself..."

At this time, the broadcast was urging the passengers to get off the train quickly. He Yanqing saw Chunni still muttering, so he pulled her sleeve and said, "Okay, okay, get off the train quickly, the train is about to leave." He then said to Xiazhi and his wife, "After sending you thousands of miles away, we must say goodbye. Take care of yourselves."

Yun Shu's voice was a little choked up, she patted Chun Ni's hand, "Chun Ni, thank you!"

"Sister, you and your brother-in-law are fine, take good care of Chu Ci and wait for us to come back."

"OK, bye!"

"goodbye!"

He Yanqing held Chunni's hand and got off the train. As the train started, they slowly moved forward. Chunni waved her hands vigorously toward Yunshu's window, silently saying, "You must take care of yourself, please, please!"

Seeing that Chunni was in a bad mood, He Yanqing suggested that they go to Tianji Restaurant on the same street as Chunni's restaurant to have lunch before going home.

"The Tianji Restaurant has recently launched a new dish called beggar's chicken. They said they learned the cooking skills from outside. Do you want to try it?"

Although the family runs a restaurant, there is no rule that prohibits eating out. Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. Chunni loves cooking and eating. She has already visited all the restaurants in Tuo County. When she heard that Tianji had a new product, she was also a little tempted. But she hesitated when she thought of her children at home.

"What about Chuchu and Cici?"

"Chu Ci has been eating complementary food for a long time. Grandma will definitely give them complementary food when she sees that we haven't returned. Don't worry."

Chunni had to feed two babies by herself, and the milk supply had long been insufficient. In order to solve the problem of feeding the babies, she bought a ewe from the next town and mixed her breast milk with breast milk to feed Chuchu and Cici. Now that the children are older, she has added some egg yolks and banana and apple puree, and the twins are not so dependent on their mother.

Tianji is located on the same street as Chunni Restaurant, but Tianji uses traditional cooking techniques, and the dishes are richer and more refined, and the ingredients are more sophisticated. It is very different from Chunni's home-style cooking techniques, and the prices are also different. The two restaurants have different audiences and follow different routes, so there is no competition between them. Instead, they live in peace and coexist peacefully.

The two went to Tian Ji for a big meal, and Chunni's mood really improved.

Little did he know that He Yanqing had already made plans in his mind. There was no problem that could not be solved by a big meal. If one big meal was not enough, then two would be enough.

Within two days, a big news came on the radio: the state was going to separate the administration from the commune and establish a township government! It was decided to abolish the people's commune, the grassroots unit of state power in rural areas, and establish a township government; abolish the production brigade as the village administrative agency, and establish a villagers' committee.

"What it means is that the captain is no longer the captain, and has become the village chief again." The knowledgeable villager explained to others.

Chunni's family is also discussing this issue.

"Old woman, recall that this people's commune system has been in place for many years."

The old lady thought for a while before saying, "It's been more than 20 years. Once the commune is abolished, it will be even more impossible for everyone to go back to eating from the same big pot. The country wants us to be self-sufficient and self-reliant!"

Yes, the land is contracted to families, but some people still miss the days of working together and eating together. Especially those widows, widowers, or lazy families! The former can be forgiven, but the latter... let them fend for themselves.

"fair enough."

Chunni had known about this a long time ago and accepted it well.

A few days later, something happened that made Chunni feel uneasy.