After the afternoon training ended, the food platoon sent food over to the militiamen. It was a simple dish of cabbage stew with a side of steamed buns. There was a bit of meat in the cabbage stew, perhaps two to three slices. The militiamen were so happy that they nearly cried out of joy. After all, many people couldn't afford to eat meat even once a year.
Each of them received two steamed buns and one serving of food. Those who ate quickly could come back and get half a serving more.
Ling Chengyan also received two steamed buns and cabbage stew. She finished one steamed bun in two or three bites, then put the slices of meat in the stew into her mouth. Afterward, she split open another steamed bun and gave the remaining food to Zhang Wanxiang and Wu Qingyun.
When she took the empty lunch box back for another serving, the chef was happy to give her two more steamed buns and a full lunch box.
