Shen Jianshe sought leave from his leader and brought up the need for time off.
Upon seeing his leave request, the leader asked, "Did your daughter send you stuff by mail again?"
Shen Jianshe nodded, "Yes, she did send things."
They sent money to Shen Jie, feeling apologetic to their daughter, considering it their compensation.
To their surprise, soon after Shen Jie arrived in the Northeast, she began sending items home from the second month—starting with mushrooms and dried vegetables, and gradually including smoked meats.
It could be said that each parcel she sent back was richer than the last, to the point where they constantly worried whether Shen Jie was neglecting her own needs to prepare things for them.
The leader felt slightly embarrassed as he looked at Shen Jianshe and wanted to say something, but was hesitant.
"That girl of yours, Xiao Jie, is quite capable. She hasn't had it easy in the Northeast," he finally said.
