nashuaworldcup Chapter 228, Four Women at Night
Chapter 228, Four Women at Night
Chapter 228 Four Women's Night Talk
The author has an exam tomorrow, so I'll write half a chapter first, and finish the rest the day after tomorrow.
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Several girls sat around the table, staring blankly at the simple food in front of them.
The food was steaming hot, but their hearts felt heavy, as if a large stone was pressing down on them.
Although they were all deeply saddened, they all tacitly chose to remain silent, creating an atmosphere so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
Da Kui stood to one side, his eyes occasionally glancing at the men on the other side.
They were holding bowls, happily drinking the fragrant meat soup.
The rich aroma wafted over and entered Da Kui's nose.
Da Kui's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and he finally couldn't resist and stepped forward.
"Master Wei, could I have a spoonful of this soup?"
Da Kui's voice was tinged with caution, and his eyes were full of longing.
Wei Fugui first glanced at Xia Tian, but Xia Tian didn't even look up.
He was focused on cooking, as if everything around him was irrelevant.
Seeing this, Wei Fugui didn't say much. He silently picked up a soup spoon and ladled a spoonful of meat soup for Da Kui.
Da Kui took the soup, brought it close to his nose, and took a deep breath. The aroma instantly struck his taste buds.
For some reason, two lines of tears streamed down his face.
Sui Zhichao had been watching Da Kui's actions closely, and upon seeing this scene, he couldn't help but tease him.
"Da Kui, didn't you dislike eating mutton? How come you're drinking mutton soup now?"
As soon as he said that, Da Kui's face turned bright red.
Her face instantly turned bright red, the redness spreading all the way to her ears.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but felt he had no way to defend himself, so he could only stand there awkwardly.
Fortunately, most people's attention was focused on their own food.
No one noticed the change in Da Kui's expression.
Seeing that Da Kui remained silent, Sui Zhichao also felt that the conversation had lost its meaning.
He instantly lost interest in teasing, pursed his lips, and lowered his head to continue eating.
Dinner soon ended in silence.
After finishing her meal, Xia Tian was the first to stand up and leave the cafeteria.
Before leaving, he gave Zhao Tianshan a wink.
Zhao Tianshan understood immediately and followed.
after dinner.
In the girls' dormitory, Shen Mengyin lay stiffly on the kang (a heated brick bed).
His eyes were fixed on the roof, as if he wanted to see right through it.
"I still decided to write to my mother and tell her about eating mutton."
After a long silence, Shen Mengyin finally broke the silence in the dormitory.
Her voice echoed in the small space.
"What, don't you feel disgusted now?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiurong, who was sleeping next to Shen Mengyin, slowly opened her eyes.
She glanced indifferently at Shen Mengyin, a slight smile playing on her lips, and teased her.
"Actually, I didn't find it that disgusting at all."
Shen Mengyin turned slightly to face Ji Xiurong and said earnestly.
"When I first saw that half of the tail, I couldn't accept it."
"Thinking back now, the mutton there actually tasted pretty good!"
As she spoke, she smacked her lips, as if savoring the taste of the mutton she had eaten at noon.
"Meng Yue, what are you doing?"
As Shen Mengyin spoke, she glanced at Meng Yue, who was hunched over the kang cabinet, writing furiously.
"I am writing a poem about our experience of eating mutton."
Meng Yue didn't look up, her pen continuing to write.
"Then send it to my boyfriend!"
Shen Mengyin felt a pang of sympathy as she listened to Meng Yue's words.
She shook her head gently, a slight smile appearing on her lips.
A brief silence fell over the dormitory as everyone was lost in their own thoughts.
"Hey, what do you think will happen to us if the supplies don't come?"
The atmosphere in the dormitory was somewhat oppressive.
Meng Yue lost interest in writing poems for her boyfriend, so she took the initiative to start another topic.
Her voice, tinged with worry, broke the silence.
"Meng Yue, don't talk nonsense!"
Just as Qin Xuemei snapped out of her daze, she heard Meng Yue's words and walked from her desk to the kang (a heated brick bed).
"The organization cares about us so much, how could the supply not be available?"
Although Qin Xuemei said that, she was actually not sure herself.
According to Xia Tian, the supply truck was stuck in the snow, and no one knew how long the delay would last.
This matter weighed heavily on everyone's hearts like a dark cloud.
"Sigh, stop thinking about it, I should just go to sleep!"
Ji Xiurong pulled the blanket tighter around herself and sighed softly.
"Yeah, let's not think about it too much, everyone should get some rest!"
Qin Xuemei echoed Ji Xiurong's words, and the dormitory gradually quieted down, with only the howling of the cold wind outside the window remaining.
On the other side, Feng Cheng and Zhao Tianshan gathered in Xia Tian's dormitory.
The dim kerosene lamp flickered in the cold wind, as if it might go out at any moment.
"Engineer Xia, isn't this a bad idea?"
Zhao Tianshan frowned as he listened to Xia Tian's speech and, unusually, refuted him.
His eyes were filled with worry.
He recalled Xia Tian's words and felt a pang of reluctance.
"Old Zhao, I know your concerns. You're just worried that these college students will go hungry."
Xia Tian listened to Zhao Tianshan's voice and continued speaking.
"These college students are all very good, but they are just a bunch of chicks who haven't experienced any hardships."
Summer stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the dark night outside, her thoughts drifting far away.
"As Mencius once said, 'When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their will, strains their muscles and bones, starves their body, empties their resources, and frustrates their endeavors, so as to strengthen their resolve and increase their abilities.' Therefore..."
Summer didn't continue speaking, but his meaning was already clear.
He hopes that through such trials, these college students can truly grow and settle down in Saihanba.
"I think Engineer Xia makes a good point!"
After listening to Xia Tian's words, Feng Cheng, who was standing to the side, expressed his own opinion.
"These college students haven't experienced any major ups and downs, and they can't stand on their own for the time being."
"If they experience life and death, they might be able to grow up quickly."
Feng Cheng also recalled the hardships he faced when he first arrived in Saihanba, and it was those trials that made him resilient.
"Even if we take a step back, didn't Engineer Xia mark three sheep burrows that hadn't been dug out yet?"
Feng Cheng continued, "These wild sheep are enough for an emergency!"
After listening to Feng Cheng's words, Zhao Tianshan thought about it and finally agreed to Xia Tian's idea.
"Then it's settled, Lao Zhao. Tell Lao Wei later."
"The supply of non-staple foods will be reduced by another quarter tomorrow."
Xia Tian methodically began to arrange the next steps for Zhao Tianshan.
His eyes revealed a sense of confidence and assurance.
"okay, I get it!"
"One more thing, remember to check the tools every day, there will be heavy snow in the next couple of days."
"We must be prepared for snow. It would be so frustrating to be buried in a dugout by snow."
Summer then gave the two of them another instruction, and they nodded to indicate that they understood.
The nights in Saihanba are long and cold.
The howling north wind is like a tireless drummer, beating against this vast land.
The next morning, a gloomy atmosphere filled the cafeteria.
The group sat around the table, looking at the breakfast in front of them, their expressions varied.
Yesterday we could still find cornbread, but today all we have are potatoes; our meals have declined again.
This was not because Wei Fugui followed Xia Tian's arrangement.
The situation had deteriorated to the point of being completely out of resources and supplies.
This morning, when Wei Fugui came to report on the situation of the supplies.
Summer brings waves of unease that wash over me, one after another.
According to his estimate, it would take at least another week for the supplies to be delivered to the dam.
And this was his best-case scenario.
In the near future, Saihanba is highly likely to experience blizzard weather.
Even if Quhe discovers in time that the supplies haven't been delivered to the dam, it will be troublesome once a blizzard hits.
At that time, let alone vehicles, it will be extremely difficult for people to transport supplies up the mountain.
If supplies don't arrive, these college students, and everyone in the advance team, will face the risk of starvation.
The thought of this sent chills down Xia Tian's spine.
He knew in his heart that by then, even if the Heavenly King himself was behind him, he would be invincible.
His political career can now be considered essentially over.
At that time, the Forestry Department of Rehe Province will be involved, down to the Forestry Bureau of Weichang County.
No one in charge can escape; they will all be implicated.
In severe cases, you may need to eat peanuts.
Summer couldn't help but curse Qu He's ancestors for eight generations in her heart.
How could he remain unmoved as he watched vibrant lives wither away before his very eyes?
He's not some cold-blooded monster; he can't just stand by and watch everyone starve to death.
Unless he takes the initiative to use the daily necessities gift package.
But Xia Tian never hesitates to speculate about human nature with the utmost malice.
Having experienced the information explosion in his previous life, he is more inclined to Xunzi's theory that human nature is inherently evil.
He couldn't even imagine what terrible things would happen once his biggest secret was exposed.
Thinking of this, Xia Tian's resentment towards Qu He grew even stronger, as if it wanted to melt away all the ice and snow in Saihanba.
In the end, he could only sigh helplessly.
After all, no matter how much resentment he harbors towards Qu He now, he cannot change the established facts that have already occurred.
The most urgent task now is to find a way after the sheep have finished eating.
We need to find a way to prolong everyone's lives, especially the "dog lives" of these college students.
Summer doesn't want to spend the rest of her life in prison before her dreams come true.
If such a thing were to actually happen, he would probably be nailed to the pillar of historical shame for time travelers.
As a transmigrator, even if he doesn't live a thriving life, he shouldn't end up in prison so confusedly!
"No, Master Wei, didn't you have cornbread yesterday? How come you only have potatoes today?"
Just as Xia Tian's thoughts were racing, Sui Zhichao's voice came over.
His tone, tinged with doubt, broke the somber silence of the cafeteria.
"There's nothing we can do. The supplies are slow to arrive, and we're out of food."
Wei Fugui smiled bitterly, his wrinkles seeming to deepen.
"There aren't many potatoes left. We probably won't be able to eat any potatoes today or tomorrow."
His voice was filled with despair, which chilled everyone present to the bone.
The advance team members looked serious upon hearing this, but didn't react much.