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Aunt Wang's cooking was exceptional; the rabbit meat was fresh and delicious, and with just one bite, it had captured their hearts.
Before long, the two of them were devouring the meal, and the lunchbox was nearly empty. Just as they were about to put it away, Li Xiuzhen hesitantly spoke up.
"Song Yu, do you want any more of this soup?"
"Huh? No, I’m good!"
Yu Songyu momentarily didn’t grasp her meaning.
"Then let me have it!"
Aunt Wang's rabbit dish was so tasty that Li Xiuzhen smacked her lips, still wanting more.
"Alright, here you go!"
Only then did Yu Songyu understand and quickly handed the lunchbox to Li Xiuzhen.
Watching Li Xiuzhen savor the last half of her corn cake dipped in soup with a satisfied expression made Yu Songyu feel a bit melancholic. She remembered how in modern times, many people would leave their work meals unfinished or toss away takeout that didn’t suit their taste.
Perhaps modern individuals hadn’t experienced scarcity and couldn’t empathize with others; they didn’t cherish food enough. Reflecting on it now, it felt like such a waste.
"Li Xiuzhen, my family sent me some things; I need to pick them up in town. How should I go about it?"
Having been there for a few days, Yu Songyu realized that the only means of transportation in this area was by foot. For someone like her who was directionally challenged, getting to town without a guide seemed nearly impossible.
"Huh? You need to go?"
Li Xiuzhen stuffed the last bite of her corn cake into her mouth, licking her fingers clean.
"I know the way, but walking is too far. Some families in the village have an Ox Cart, but they charge for it! However, I can ask around to see if anyone else is going; we could split the fare!"
"Oh, could you do me a favor and ask today? It’s no trouble at all; just ask when you get back!"
Li Xiuzhen rubbed her belly with a satisfied smile that made her look a bit silly.
In truth, Yu Songyu didn’t want to travel with others; it would be much more convenient to go alone. However, as a newcomer, she couldn’t appear too out of place; interacting with everyone was necessary for her integration into the community.
If one continues to live in solitude and cannot fit in with others, over time, they may become the subject of gossip. Moreover, this time can be seen as a way to familiarize oneself with the area; after all, there will be plenty of opportunities in town in the future.
Upon arriving in the village, Yu Songyu received a letter along with a remittance slip. The letter was from the military, written by her elder brother, Yu Qingsong. It seemed that what she had been thinking about had come true.
The letter contained words of concern and reminders for her to work hard, eat well, not to worry about home, and not to miss her brother too much. In addition to the letter, the envelope also contained food stamps, meat coupons, and cloth tickets—various types of vouchers.
Yu Songyu understood that purchasing items required not just money; without these vouchers, one would have to pay exorbitant prices. The remittance slip was sent by her father. As far as Yu Songyu remembered, her father worked as a driver for a leader, so their family conditions were not too bad.
However, for Yu Songyu, money was secondary; she simply felt good knowing that someone cared about her.
That night, after turning off the lights, Yu Songyu entered her space. The cave was still well-lit, seemingly unaffected by day or night. She picked up a leftover candied hawthorn and found that the sugar had not melted at all. Quickly, she took out her phone and noticed that the battery was still full.
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