Chapter 208: Like a Little Mouse Jumping into a Rice Jar

Liu Chuxue had hardly reached the crossroads when the bus arrived as scheduled; after a bumpy ride into the city, it was not yet half past eight.

When she left home, she had specially carried a lidded basket on her back; after getting off the bus, she headed straight for the hospital where her father had been hospitalized, found a secluded spot near the hospital, and placed the prey she had prepared in advance inside it—wild hares and pheasants she had already tied up.

Arriving at the hospital canteen kitchen by familiar paths, Chef Hao spotted her immediately: "Oh my, Liu Chuxue, how do you have time to come today?"

Seeing Liu Chuxue, everyone gathered around: "Liu Chuxue, how is your father recovering?"

Liu Chuxue smiled and greeted everyone: "Thank you all for your concern; my father is recovering well and can now walk a short distance with a cane. I came to the city on business today and stopped by to see everyone."

Chef Hao, with his sharp eyes, noticed the basket on her back: "Liu Chuxue, what are you carrying in that basket?"

Liu Chuxue laughed: "I've been running up the mountain quite a bit these days and found some wild game; I thought I'd come and see if our canteen needs any."

Chef Hao suddenly perked up: "Quick, quick, quick, let's see what you have!"

Liu Chuxue didn't stand on ceremony; after all, she had many things to do today, so she simply took the basket off her back: "It's all right here."

When they saw the contents, they were greatly surprised: "Whoa, they're all still alive!"

While speaking, Chef Hao began taking them out: "Seven hares, six chickens. You can occasionally come across such wild game, but absolutely nothing as fresh as yours."

Just then, Director Zhang, having heard the news, came running: "Let me have a look."

After clearly seeing the wild hares and pheasants tied up tightly on the ground: "Oh my, Liu Chuxue, you are truly my lucky star."

Everyone looked up at Director Zhang, each face clearly showing: What is going on?

Director Zhang didn't keep them waiting long: "I just received a temporary notice; leaders from the medical system are coming down for an inspection, and we need to arrange a reception meal for noon today. This wild game couldn't have arrived at a better time. Don't you think this girl is my lucky star?"

In a good mood, Director Zhang said: "Alright, since everything you brought is still alive, I'll buy it all at one yuan per jin. If you have more in the future, just send it over. I'll issue you a temporary purchase certificate in a moment; that way, if anyone checks on you, you can show it to them directly."

Liu Chuxue was overjoyed; with this certificate, she could now deliver goods to the hospital canteen openly, and she wouldn't have to rack her brains to think of reasons to get an introduction letter to enter the city anymore: "Alright, thank you, Director Zhang."

After weighing the goods, Director Zhang asked: "I'll write you a receipt right now; go to the finance department to collect the money."

Liu Chuxue, feeling a bit embarrassed, said: "Director Zhang, could you help me exchange some coupons?"

Director Zhang nodded: "What coupons do you want?"

Liu Chuxue didn't stand on ceremony: "Fabric coupons, cotton coupons; other sugar coupons, oil coupons, and meat coupons would work too."

At this, Director Zhang laughed: "You really dare to ask."

However, he didn't refuse; he knew how difficult it was for villagers to obtain coupons: "I'll accompany you personally to the finance department."

In the end, Liu Chuxue obtained the coupons she wanted; although the quantities were not large, they were enough to address her immediate needs.

Coming out of the finance department, Director Zhang suddenly asked: "Liu Chuxue, when will you bring some fish?"

Liu Chuxue smiled: "There have been many things happening at home these past few days; once I'm done with this busy period, I'll certainly bring some fish to our canteen."

Leaving the hospital, Liu Chuxue went to the department store and was like a little mouse jumping into a rice jar, doing nothing but 'buy, buy, buy'.

If it weren't for the fact that she didn't have enough coupons in her hand, she probably wouldn't have been able to leave.