Sweet Little Wife of the '60s.

Summary

In this chapter, Liu Chang Gui leads a group of hungry individuals to a cafeteria for a welcoming feast, but they are met with a disappointing meal of gray-brown steamed buns and pickled vegetable soup. The atmosphere shifts from excitement to disappointment as the diners realize the meager offerings. The director of operations expresses frustration over the lack of rice and dishes, but Liu Chang Gui dismisses his concerns. As the group attempts to eat, they struggle with the coarse and gritty texture of the buns, leading to dramatic reactions, especially from Xu Qiao. Shen Jiao encourages Gu Chen to eat, and gradually, others begin to follow suit, realizing the necessity of eating to gain strength for their upcoming labor. They discuss their backgrounds and the unfamiliarity with such food, highlighting the stark contrast between their previous lives and their current situation. The chapter ends with a sense of camaraderie as they adapt to their new reality.

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