Yunyi gave Liu Chenglin a slight nod and turned to the Branch Secretary. "Branch Secretary, I've boiled some water for everyone to take a break and have a drink."
Although her words were addressed to the Branch Secretary, everyone heard them.
There was meat to eat, cigarettes to smoke, and now freshly boiled water to drink; such treatment was unheard of and deeply comforting to the hardworking crew.
With lifted spirits, their vigor increased, and by noon, only the roofing tiles remained to be laid on the damaged roof.
The Branch Secretary's eldest grandson, Yang Lidong, came running over. "Grandpa, Grandma told me to tell you that the rabbit meat stew is ready."
He added with a laugh, "It smells incredibly good!"
Everyone had been eagerly anticipating it, and upon hearing this news, they lost all interest in work.
The Branch Secretary clapped his hands. "Alright, stop dawdling! Pack up, go home, and get your bowls for some meat."
