1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 208: Like a little mouse jumping into a rice jar

Not long after the first snow fell at the intersection, the shuttle bus arrived as scheduled, and after a bumpy ride to the city, it was not yet 8:30.

When she left home, she specially carried a covered basket on her back. After getting off the bus, she went straight to the hospital where Liu's father had been hospitalized. When she was almost at the hospital, she found a secluded place and put the prey she had prepared in advance into it, which consisted of wild rabbits and pheasants that she had tied up.

Knowing the way well, Chef Hao arrived at the hospital cafeteria kitchen and spotted her immediately: "Oh, Chu Xue, what brings you here today?"

When everyone saw Chuxue, they all gathered around: "Chuxue, how is your father recovering?"

Chu Xue greeted everyone with a smile: "Thank you for your concern. My father is recovering well and can now walk a short distance with crutches. He was in the city on business today, so he stopped by to see everyone."

Chef Hao, with his sharp eyes, noticed the basket on her back: "Little Chuxue, what's in your basket?"

Chu Xue laughed: "I've been going up the mountain quite a bit these past few days, looking for some wild animals, and I thought I'd come and see if our canteen needs any?"

Chef Hao perked up: "Quick, quick, let's see what we have!"

Chu Xue didn't make a fuss, after all, she had a lot to do today, and simply took off the basket: "It's all here."

When they saw what was there, they were also very surprised; "Wow, they're all still alive."

As Chef Hao spoke, he took out some food: "Seven rabbits and six chickens. You can occasionally find these wild animals, but they're definitely not as fresh as yours."

Upon hearing the news, Director Zhang rushed over: "Let me take a look."

Upon seeing the wild rabbit and pheasant bound tightly on the ground, she exclaimed, "Oh dear, Chuxue, you are truly my lucky star!"

Everyone looked up at Director Zhang, their faces saying: What's going on?
Director Zhang didn't keep everyone waiting long: "I just received a last-minute notice that leaders from the medical system are coming down for an inspection. We need to arrange a reception lunch today, and this wild game is just the right thing to do. Don't you think this girl is my lucky star?"

Director Zhang was in a good mood: "Alright, since you have all of these alive, I'll buy them all at one yuan per jin. If you need more in the future, just bring them over. I'll issue you a temporary purchase permit in a bit, so you can show it to anyone who checks." Chu Xue was overjoyed. With this permit, she could deliver things to the hospital cafeteria openly, and she wouldn't have to rack her brains for reasons to get introduction letters when entering the city: "Okay, thank you, Director Zhang."

After the scale was weighed, Director Zhang asked, "I'll write you a receipt now, and you can go to the finance department to collect the money."

Chu Xue said somewhat shyly, "Director Zhang, could you help me exchange some tickets?"

Director Zhang nodded: "What kind of tickets do you want?"

Chu Xue didn't stand on ceremony: "Cloth coupons, cotton coupons, and other coupons such as sugar coupons, oil coupons, and meat coupons are also acceptable."

Director Zhang then laughed: "You really dare to say that."

However, he didn't refuse, knowing how difficult it was for the villagers to get tickets: "I'll accompany you to the finance department myself."

In the end, Chuxue got the tickets she wanted, and although the quantity was small, it was enough to solve her immediate problem.

As they left the finance department, Director Zhang suddenly asked, "Little Chuxue, when are you going to send some fish over?"

Chu Xue smiled and said, "There's been a lot going on at home these past few days. Once I'm done with this, I'll definitely send some fish to our cafeteria."

After leaving the hospital, Chuxue went to the department store and, like a little mouse jumping into a rice bin, started buying, buying, buying.

If I had enough tickets, I probably wouldn't have been able to get out.

(End of this chapter)