After transmigrating into the body of the female supporting character's biological mother, she

Lin Zhilan would glance at Xu Yueyun every now and then.

Seeing that her complexion was normal and her breathing was steady, he felt relieved and continued walking.

Once you reach the back of the mountain, the bamboo forest comes into view.

Bamboo is scarce in the north, and even in the capital, there are only a few bamboo plants in a few parks and government compounds.

In winter, they also need to build windbreaks and cover them with leaves to prevent frost damage, otherwise they will freeze to death.

Bamboo grows well in the south.

This bamboo grove has been growing for several years.

The bamboo leaves on the island are evergreen all year round, with clear green bamboo joints. When the wind blows, the leaves rustle and the whole bamboo forest sways gently.

Lin Zhilan walked around the bamboo forest, picked out a few bamboo stalks of moderate thickness and with even nodes, and said, "Just cut these two; that should be enough."

She took a machete from her basket, gestured at the base of the bamboo, and then swiftly and decisively chopped it down.

With a few cuts, the bamboo slowly tilted.

Lin Zhilan helped it fall to a secluded spot.

Xu Yueyun watched from the side with her little granddaughter in her hand, her eyes filled with a sense of novelty.

She had lived to such an old age, and this was the first time she had ever seen someone cut bamboo.

Lin Zhilan cut two more bamboo stalks, trimmed them, leaving only the most evenly shaped middle section, cut them into sections, and put them into her basket.

Linlin squatted there and started digging in the soil with her hands.

Xu Yueyun snapped out of her daze, smiled, and pulled her up, intending to wipe her hands with the handkerchief she always carried with her.

"Sweetie, aren't you disgusted by the dirt?"

Linlin withdrew her hand and casually patted it. "Grandma, there are bamboo shoots on the ground."

"What bamboo shoots?" Xu Yueyun didn't react for a moment.

Li Xuan said, "These are bamboo shoots."

"It's a pity I didn't bring a hoe today, otherwise I could have dug it up and cooked it." Lin Zhilan said as she walked over.

"Dr. Lin, what kind of hoe do you need? I'll dig it for you!" A chubby man walked over, accompanied by two young soldiers.

"Chief Quartermaster Cai, what's going on...?"

Quartermaster Cai laughed and said, "I'm here to dig bamboo shoots too. There are several baskets over there, take as many as you like."

"That won't do. I'm a military family member, I know the rules. I can't take even a needle or thread from the people," Lin Zhilan joked.

Sergeant Cai laughed, "I won't take it for nothing. Teach me a few tricks later, and I'll cook them for those kids. They'll thank you."

Not many people in the military region have eaten the food cooked by Lin Zhilan.

There were only two neighboring families, as well as a few of Su Lang's colleagues and subordinates.

Lin Zhilan's reputation for excellent cooking skills still spread.

It's mainly Su Lang's group of people, and also Ma Daniu, who are always out there promoting Lin Zhilan.

They described it as something heavenly and earthly, making everyone's mouth water.

Unfortunately, no one had the chance to enjoy it, and they were too embarrassed to ask people for food at their homes.

The soldiers complained that they were tired of eating fish every day and asked the quartermaster to cook something different.

Where would the quartermaster get the ability to procure fresh ingredients for them?

Since it's bamboo shoot season, let them enjoy some fresh bamboo shoots first.

Unexpectedly, we ran into Dr. Lin, and the quartermaster could consult him.

To prevent those little brats from complaining every day that the cafeteria food is bad.

Lin Zhilan laughed and said, "Isn't it easy to make delicious bamboo shoots? Just fry some pork belly to render the fat, add some scallions and ginger, add water and simmer until half-cooked, then add the bamboo shoot pieces and braise together. I guarantee it will be delicious."

"Dr. Lin, you don't know the cost of firewood and rice unless you're a quartermaster. Where am I supposed to get so much pork belly?"

Islands are rich in aquatic resources, and the cafeteria's most common dishes are various kinds of fish, shrimp, and crab.

The most difficult supplies to obtain were meat and staple foods.

If there were pork belly, he wouldn't have to worry.

"If there's no meat, then just stir-fry it," Lin Zhilan said. "Blanch the bamboo shoots in boiling water to remove the bitterness, then rinse them in cold water. Add some salt and soy sauce and stir-fry quickly over high heat. If you have dried or pickled vegetables, you can simmer them together; it'll make a great dish to eat with rice."

Chief Quartermaster Cai slapped his thigh and said, "That's great, I'll have them do it when we get back."

After he finished speaking, he took four or five bamboo shoots from the baskets of the two young soldiers behind him and put them into Lin Zhilan's bamboo basket. "Consider this as tuition."

Lin Zhilan laughed and said, "I can't carry so much."

"You think I can carry it?" Quartermaster Cai lifted it up in his hand. "I'll just take it home for you."

Without saying a word, he picked up his basket and walked forward.

Lin Zhilan couldn't stop them no matter how much she called, so she could only spread her hands to the others, "That's good, I wanted to pick some more flowers and plants."

"Just put it in my basket," Wang Rou said with a smile.

Lin Zhilan was stronger than most people. She brought a large basket with her when she arrived, while Wang Rou carried a small basket.

It's usually used to store herbs, but now it's perfect for storing flowers and plants.

Lin Zhilan smiled and said to Xu Yueyun, "Mom, it's your turn now. Just tell me what you need for the flower arrangement, and I'll go pick everything I can see for you!"

Her words were so assertive that Xu Yueyun couldn't help but laugh.

I know my daughter-in-law was just trying to make her happy.

Otherwise, Wang Rou is also an artist, and her aesthetic sense is definitely better than that of an old woman like her.

After picking some more wildflowers and weeds, everyone chatted and laughed as they walked home.

As soon as I got home, I saw Su Bingcheng and Jiang Chengzhou standing at the door, looking at the baskets on their backs.

The quartermaster and his men were also busy. Seeing that the door was closed, they put down their baskets and left.

Anyway, it's a residential compound for family members, so nobody dares to steal anything.

Su Bingcheng and Jiang Chengzhou didn't know this was their own home; they were even discussing going up the mountain to dig bamboo shoots together.

In the courtyard across the street, the gate was wide open, and Old Lady Ma was sitting in the yard basking in the sun.

She did indeed fall and fracture her leg; it's in a cast now.

When Quartermaster Cai and his men delivered the supplies, Old Lady Ma was the first to see them.

Seeing that no one was around, she still wanted to sneak away and take some.

As it turned out, Su Bingcheng and Jiang Chengzhou returned, which startled her so much that she immediately hopped back on one leg.

Su Bingcheng had overheard his daughter-in-law's words yesterday and knew that the old lady was confused, so he didn't greet her.

Grandma Ma was very enthusiastic. When she saw Jiang Chengzhou, she asked him who the person next to him was.

Jiang Chengzhou then said it was his maternal grandfather.

Upon hearing this, Old Lady Ma offered a few flattering words and then said, "Is this basket yours? These bamboo shoots are really good."

Jiang Chengzhou looked up, met his grandfather's gaze, made a face, and didn't answer.

He hasn't seen Ma Xiaodong and the others since he came back.

Jiang Chengzhou still remembers that last year, Ma Xiaodong and his group even wanted to blow up the toilet.

"These bamboo shoots are really good," Grandma Ma kept saying. "It's a pity my leg is injured, otherwise I would definitely go up the mountain to dig some bamboo shoots to eat."

"..." Jiang Chengzhou looked up at the sky.

Su Bingcheng glanced at his grandson and looked up at the sky in the same pose.

If he had dug the bamboo shoots himself, after hearing what the old lady said, he would definitely have given her one as a token of appreciation.

It's clear that either it belongs to someone else or was brought back by his daughter-in-law; he's too ashamed to give it away.

"Brother, how about you give me some bamboo shoots?" Old Mrs. Ma finally revealed her true intentions, seeing that the two were ignoring her, and stopped beating around the bush.

"Aunt Ma, do you want my bamboo shoots?"