Siheyuan: All the incense in the family is counting on you

The car swayed along for another three days.

After finally seeing the long-missed capital city, people immediately cheered. No wonder they were excited. When they went there, the cars were full of steel bars, concrete, and food. It was also hard work, but it didn't taste good.

When we came back, two of the three trucks were loaded with slaughtered beef and mutton and there was no room for anyone to sit. The remaining truck held more than twenty people and several live sheep. The smell was simply amazing.

After running for only half a day, Yu Haitang couldn't stand it anymore. When the car stopped for a rest, she ran directly to the jeep driven by Li Bowen and said she would never go back no matter what. She didn't care about any privileges now.

In fact, no one is being pretentious. Yu Haitang is Li Bowen's sister-in-law, and everyone knows it. What's wrong with her brother-in-law taking care of her? No one can say anything else.

The convoy arrived at the steel rolling mill in a mighty manner. As soon as they entered the gate, they were surrounded by workers, who kept asking how much meat they had brought back this time.

At this time, the people in the trucks no longer thought the smell was bad, and they shouted arrogantly, "Back there, back there, two trucks of beef and mutton!"

The crowd rushed to the truck behind. Those who were quick to look at the canvas cover first saw the mutton inside and shouted excitedly, "It's really meat!"

Warm cheers echoed throughout the steel mill.

After the car stopped at the warehouse door, Li Huaide got out first and shouted to the workers around him, "Alright, alright, go out and don't crowd around. Let's go into the warehouse first. After that, I will definitely let everyone satisfy their cravings, okay!"

"Okay!" Everyone responded in unison, and under the command of the warehouse staff, they all reached out to help move the meat into the warehouse.

Director Yang and other factory leaders also came downstairs after hearing the voice. When they saw the parked convoy, they quickly walked over and excitedly shook Li Huaide's hand: "Old Li, you've worked hard on this trip. Is everything going well?"

"It went smoothly! It went smoothly! Director Yang, after I met with the secretary of the commune over there this time, we have already agreed that our two companies will form a mutual aid unit. They will provide us with cattle and sheep on a quarterly basis, which will absolutely guarantee the meat for our factory workers. This time we brought back two trucks of the first batch, eight thousand kilograms of meat!" Li Huaide replied with a smile.

"Good, good, you have done a great job for our steel mill this time!" Director Yang looked at the exhausted people and stood on the steps: "Comrades, everyone has worked hard this time. The factory will remember your contributions. Let's take a rest for two days and then we will reward you!"

Hearing that they could not only rest but also receive rewards, the people on the business trip were all very happy: "Thank you, Director!"

As the meat was being moved into the warehouse, Director Yang said to Li Huaide and Wang Heyi, "Old Li, Director Wang, let's go back to the office and talk." Then he called to He Yuzhu who was watching the fun nearby, "He Yuzhu, prepare a few dishes to welcome the comrades back from business trips!"

"Okay, no problem, Director!" He Yuzhu agreed readily.

Director Yang took Li Huaide and others back to the office building, and Li Bowen was also dragged along.

Back in the office, Li Bowen, as the actual executor, reported the situation. Later, Li Huaide added: "The herders on the grasslands are indeed living in great hardship, so I took the initiative to sign an agreement with Secretary Muren. We will provide them with all kinds of living and production materials. The beef, mutton and dairy products produced by the herders in their commune will be sold to our steel mill. However, we can only provide the initial materials first!"

"I think your decision, Lao Li, is very good. We are all brothers and sisters, and we must lend a hand when we need help in times of difficulty. Although we are also in a difficult situation, it is still much better than theirs, and it is easier for us to purchase things! Then the comrades in the purchasing department should work hard to prepare everything the herdsmen need. Lao Li, you are the one who will be responsible for this matter!" Director Yang looked at Li Huaide and said.

"No problem, this is my job!"

Then Director Yang turned to Wang Heyi and said, "We were able to sign the cooperation agreement with Chaokewula Commune this time, thanks to Director Wang. On behalf of the steel rolling mill, I would like to express my gratitude to you. If you need anything, please let us know. We will definitely not refuse if we can do it!"

Wang Heyi waved his hand: "You're too polite. We are all brother units. I'm just helping out with the connections and running errands!" He knew in his heart that this was the time to help, and there was no need to make any demands now. Just by helping the steel rolling mill to make this happen, and relying on his relationship with Li Huaide and Li Bowen, there would be many benefits in the future. There was no need to take credit for this now.

"Hahaha, that's right. From now on, we will be brother units. If Changling Commune has any needs, just tell me directly! We'll have a few drinks while we have dinner later!" Director Yang was very satisfied with Wang Heyi's state and nodded in response with a smile.

"Then I won't be polite. I've heard that the chefs in your steel rolling mill are very skilled!" Wang Heyi said with a laugh.

Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Li Bowen stood up and said to the others, "Leaders, if there is nothing else, I will go to the cafeteria to see how the food is being prepared!"

"Well, go ahead and let He Yuzhu be more attentive!" Li Huaide nodded.

Coming out of the office, Li Bowen wandered over to the cafeteria, where He Yuzhu and his apprentice were preparing the side dishes, and several kitchen helpers were sitting on benches picking and washing vegetables.

"Is the pillar busy?"

He Yuzhu looked up at Li Bowen and said with a smile: "Now this is called a dish. Every day in the cafeteria, carrots have meetings, and there is no technical content at all. The beef and mutton you brought back this time are really good!"

"Of course, this is authentic mutton from the grasslands. It's different from the ones we raise here, and it tastes really good!"

"That's right. This meat is delicious in any dish. Are you here to hurry up and prepare the dishes? It will take a while!"

Li Bowen smiled and replied: "It's okay, there's no rush. The leaders are still talking about something. I just came here to rest and chat for a while!"

"Then don't stay outside, get a stool and come inside!"

Li Bowen walked into the kitchen, took a stool, sat next to Liu Lan, picked up the vegetables in the basket behind him and started picking them. The person next to him asked, "Chief Li, is it fun to go to the grassland?"

"It's not bad. The wind is light and the sky is clear, and the grassland is endless. It's quite enjoyable to ride a horse. But life is a little hard!"

"No way! They have so much meat to eat every day, how can they still suffer?" someone asked in disbelief.

"You're dreaming about eating meat every day. If you raise a few old hens at home, would you keep them for laying eggs or kill them for meat?" Li Bowen asked back.

"It must be kept for laying eggs!"

"That's it. Cattle and sheep are the basis of life for grassland people. Who would be willing to kill them for their own consumption? They are all used to pay back debts. The food they usually eat is very bitter, just potatoes, sweet potatoes, cornmeal, and some wild vegetables! Some families can't even afford that!"

Several people nodded: "Yes, it seems that living anywhere is not easy!"

"Chief Li, is there anything else interesting? Please tell us!"