nashuaworldcup Chapter 234 Difficult Choices
Chapter 234 Difficult Choices
Chapter 234 A Difficult Choice
The night is as dark as ink, so thick that it cannot be dissolved.
Finally, the two rushed into the cafeteria with the candy in their hands.
The kerosene lamp shone dimly, and everyone's anxious eyes immediately focused on it.
Ji Xiurong's hands trembled slightly as she accepted the candy.
They carefully unpacked the package, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world.
She gently picked up a piece of candy and fed it to Shen Mengyin.
A sliver of color gradually returned to Shen Mengyin's pale face.
She savored the sweetness in her mouth, slowly opened her eyes, and said weakly.
"Thank you, Xiurong!"
"You're welcome!"
Ji Xiurong looked at Shen Mengyin, who had recovered, and a sweet smile appeared on her face.
That smile, in this difficult time, was like the warm spring sun, bringing a touch of warmth to people.
Soon, Ji Xiurong's gaze hardened. She looked at the candy in her hand and turned to Xia Tian.
"Mr. Xia, I've decided to donate all of these candies to the collective!"
Xia Tian was slightly taken aback when she saw the candy that Ji Xiurong handed her, and a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.
"Comrade Xiurong, this..."
Ji Xiurong gently shook her head, her gaze sincere and earnest.
"Although these candies were the wedding candies that Yan Xiangli and I prepared for our wedding."
"But what if they could solve the problems of low blood sugar and hunger?"
"Then these candies are more meaningful than simply being wedding favors."
"I already told you, Engineer Xia, you donated all your dried goods to the collective."
"Donating some candy is really nothing."
Summer felt a warm current surge in her heart as she listened to Ji Xiurong's words.
He solemnly accepted the candy, turned to face the crowd, and said loudly.
"Everyone heard what Comrade Xiurong said, right?"
"Let's give Comrade Xiurong a round of applause to thank her!"
Scattered applause rang out in the cafeteria for a moment.
The applause, though faint, was filled with everyone's gratitude.
It wasn't that they didn't want to clap their hands, but hunger had already exhausted their strength.
Everyone was like a flickering candle in the wind, teetering on the brink of collapse.
"Thank you, Comrade Xiurong. If we can pull through..."
"I personally requested that you be commended by your superiors!"
Summer's voice was firm and powerful, solemnly giving its promise.
"Comrade Xiurong, since it was you who donated it, please distribute it to everyone!"
"it is good!"
Ji Xiurong took the candy back from Xia Tian and carefully counted the number of candies.
There were 50 candies in total. Shen Mengyin had just eaten one. There were 12 people present.
She silently calculated in her mind that if each person received 4, there would be 1 left over.
As for the remaining one, Ji Xiurong has already decided where to put it.
"Engineer Xia, this is for you!"
Ji Xiurong counted out four candies and handed them to Xia Tian first.
Summer didn't hesitate at all and accepted it directly.
He understood that in this difficult time, any refusal would be a betrayal of Ji Xiurong's goodwill.
Then, Ji Xiurong distributed the candy to Meng Yue and Sui Zhichao in turn.
When she handed the candy to Da Kui, a little incident occurred.
Ji Xiurong smiled and handed over the candy in her hand.
Da Kui, however, was like a powder keg that had been lit; he slammed it open and roared.
"I can't eat this candy!"
Ji Xiurong was startled, her eyes filled with surprise and confusion.
"What?"
She really didn't understand why Da Kui suddenly got angry.
This action seemed so abrupt at a time when food was in dire need.
"These are your and Yan Xiangli's wedding candy. How can I possibly eat them?"
Da Kui's voice was filled with anger, but even more so with undisguised pain and resentment.
His eyes were fixed on Ji Xiurong, as if he wanted to pour out all the grievances in his heart.
As Ji Xiurong listened to Da Kui's words, the softness in her heart was touched.
She knew, of course, that Da Kui had feelings for her, but matters of the heart cannot be forced.
She didn't have romantic feelings for Da Kui.
Although she understands that "forced love is never sweet, but it does quench thirst."
But she didn't want to compromise her feelings, so she could only silently apologize to Da Kui in her heart.
Ji Xiurong silently squatted down and picked up the spilled candy.
He handed it back to Da Kui, his voice soft yet carrying an undeniable firmness.
"These used to be wedding candy, but they aren't anymore!"
"This is a lifesaver right now; it's our food supply!"
"Take it, and don't be stubborn again."
Da Kui's hand froze in mid-air, a struggle flashing in his eyes.
In the end, she slowly accepted the candy.
He lowered his head, not daring to look Ji Xiurong in the eye.
She was afraid that her vulnerability would be seen through.
Ji Xiurong distributed the candy to everyone in turn.
Then he counted out four more candies and put them in his pocket.
Finally, she handed the remaining five candies to Qin Xuemei.
"Xuemei, this is yours!"
"Xiu Rong, you gave me one too many!"
Although Qin Xuemei has not fully recovered, her condition is much better than it was two days ago.
She looked at the candy Ji Xiurong offered and wanted to refuse.
"Xuemei, just take it!"
Ji Xiurong looked at Qin Xuemei and said softly.
“You’re still sick, so you need more nutrition than we do.”
After listening to Ji Xiurong's words, Qin Xuemei hesitated for a while, but finally decided to accept the kindness.
She looked at Ji Xiurong with gratitude, tears welling up in her eyes.
This care is especially precious during these difficult times.
"Alright, everyone, finish your candy and get some rest!"
"Conserve your energy! The supplies might arrive first thing tomorrow morning!"
Xia Tian watched as Ji Xiurong finished distributing the candy and then spoke up.
Although everyone knew in their hearts that the supply truck would not arrive tomorrow.
But this is still a glimmer of hope, like a star in the darkness, offering comfort.
Soon, everyone fell into a deep sleep after eating the candy.
Lying on the communal bed in the summer, gazing at the ceiling of the canteen, I was lost in thought and couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
His mind kept replaying everyone's tired faces and expectant eyes.
He was well aware of the great responsibility he bore.
We must find a way to solve the food problem as soon as possible and lead everyone through this difficult time.
Time passed slowly in silence, and dawn broke in the blink of an eye.
Xia Tian didn't sleep a wink last night, as did Wei Fugui.
Last night, Wei Fugui lay in bed, his mind in turmoil.
Summer's request kept echoing in his mind.
Should we take out the food to keep everyone alive?
Reason told him that at this critical moment, the food should be brought out to save everyone's lives.
But his emotions kept pulling him back; those grains were what he had painstakingly saved up.
Why should we bring them out for everyone to see?
Especially when I thought about giving the food to these college students who had wasted food in the past.
His heart felt like a jumbled mess of emotions, an indescribable feeling.
He recalled the difficult years when he couldn't get enough to eat.
I remember the way my mother starved to death.
I think of my younger siblings who might still be starving back in our hometown.
Those painful memories flooded back, making him cherish food with an extraordinary fondness.
Now, he is finding it difficult to decide whether to share the precious grain he has painstakingly saved with others.
Wei Fugui looked out the window, his eyes filled with confusion and struggle.
He knew he had to make a decision as soon as possible.
Otherwise, everyone will face an even more severe test of survival.
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