Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

When she arrived, Lin Shuxue was already there. Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao, she waved and said, "Xiaoxiao, come quickly."

Lin Xiaoxiao quickened her pace and went over: "Have you been waiting long?"

Lin Shuxue: "I just arrived a little while ago. Have you had breakfast yet?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "I've eaten. What about you?"

Lin Shuxue: "I've eaten too. We'll take the oxcart later."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "Okay."

This was Lin Xiaoxiao's first time riding in an oxcart. In her memory, the original owner of this body had ridden in one before, and she felt the bumpy ride along the way.

When they got to the county town, she felt like her bottom would be shaken into several pieces.

There were a few other educated youths on the oxcart. They weren't familiar with each other, so they didn't talk much, but greeted each other before getting on the cart.

Lin Shuxue: "Xiaoxiao, does your butt hurt?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "I'm numb from the pain."

Lin Shuxue: "Me too, I have to endure it every time I ride in an oxcart."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "Why can't getting used to it lighten the burden?"

Lin Shuxue: "Haha, maybe it's because we don't sit here every day."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded: "That makes sense."

After getting off the oxcart, the two decided to go buy some things first.

Lin Shuxue asked her, "What do you want to buy?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "I need to buy some meat and go to the supply and marketing cooperative. What about you?"

Lin Shuxue: "I'll go with you to the supply and marketing cooperative first, and then we'll buy the meat and go to the state-run restaurant."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "Okay, let's go, let's go to the supply and marketing cooperative first."

As the two entered the supply and marketing cooperative, the first thing that caught their eye was a row of neat wooden shelves, on which were displayed all kinds of goods.

People gather around the counter, selecting the items they want through the glass, and the salesperson takes the items from the shelf.

This was the first time Lin Xiaoxiao had ever seen a shopping scene from the 1970s.

Unlike modern society, where salespeople enthusiastically introduce their products, the people in the supply and marketing cooperatives of the 1970s were not worried about not being able to sell their goods, and the salespeople were quite arrogant.

After all, being able to work in a supply and marketing cooperative is a great honor these days, comparable to being a civil servant in modern society.

Lin Shuxue: "Xiaoxiao, what do you want to buy?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "Soap, let's buy another bag of sponge cakes."

The sponge cakes these days look quite sweet, which Lin Xiaoxiao doesn't like, so she buys them for her family.

Lin Shuxue: "Don't you want anything else?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "Yeah, what about you?"

Lin Shuxue: "Then I'll be the same as you."

After buying their things, they headed towards the meat section.

The pork stall owner was a tall, burly middle-aged man who gave the two of them a distinctive smile as they approached.

"What do you two want?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "How much is pork per pound?"

Shopkeeper: "Lean meat is 70 cents a pound, and fatty meat is 78 cents a pound."

Lin Shuxue: "Xiaoxiao, how many do you want?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "I need one pound each of fatty and lean meat."

Boss: "Okay."

Lin Shuxue thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll have two jin too."

The boss smiled and said, "No problem."

Buying pork costs money and requires meat coupons, so Lin Xiaoxiao plans to take some meat back from her space next time she comes to the county town.

Since there are pigs raised in the space anyway, there's no shortage of pork. Yunshang specially set up an array to isolate the smell.

After buying the pork, the two went to the state-run restaurant, where they could see a sign that read "Today's Supply" as soon as they entered.

"We have braised pork today!" Lin Shuxue exclaimed. "Xiaoxiao, what a perfect day! We have braised pork!"

Lin Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Yeah, I was lucky."

The two ordered braised pork, a cold dish, and a steamed bun each.

The steamed buns were about the size of a fist, substantial and filling; one was enough for Lin Xiaoxiao.

Once the dishes were ready, Lin Xiaoxiao and her companion went to serve them, since state-run restaurants no longer serve food.

Just as the two sat down to eat, a voice came from behind them: "Comrade, would it be convenient for me to share a table with you?"

Lin Xiaoxiao and Lin Shuxue looked up and saw a handsome, refined young man with a tall stature.

Lin Xiaoxiao looked around; every table was full. "That's fine, convenient."

Li Qingyue smiled slightly and sat down: "Thank you."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "You're welcome. We're all here to eat."

Lin Shuxue chimed in, "Yes."

Li Qingyue nodded with a smile, just as a sound came from the kitchen window.

"The noodles are ready."

Li Qingyue had no choice but to go get the noodles first. After returning, they ate their own meals and did not communicate again.

After Lin Xiaoxiao and Li Qingyue finished eating, they politely said goodbye as they got up to leave.

"Comrade, we'll be going now. Please take your time eating."

Li Qingyue: "Okay, take care."

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After leaving the state-run restaurant, we arrived at the place where the oxcart was waiting. Once everyone had arrived, we set off to go back.

Lin Shuxue was bored, so she chatted with her: "Xiaoxiao, that guy was quite polite."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded: "Yes."

Lin Shuxue: "She's quite good-looking. I wonder where she's from?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "I don't know!"

Lin Shuxue: "Why don't you care about anything?"

Lin Xiaoxiao: "I'm wondering how we'll cook this meat when we get back?"

Lin Shuxue: "Hahaha, so you're a glutton. You just ate braised pork and you're already craving it again."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "I made it so that my family could also try it."

Lin Shuxue: "That's right, we've eaten, but they haven't."

The two chatted for a while and soon arrived at the village entrance. Lin Xiaoxiao said, "I'm leaving now, bye-bye."

Lin Shuxue: "Okay, see you tomorrow."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded. Their homes were in different directions, so they took different routes.

When she got home, her parents weren't there. Lin Xiaoxiao took out a large bag of White Rabbit milk candy from her spatial storage, poured out about a pound of it, and then took out a piece of pork belly.

I'll make braised pork for them tonight. I bought the pork today; I'll render the fat and marinate the lean meat before eating.

A meaty aroma wafted around Lin Xiaoxiao's house. Luckily, there weren't many other houses nearby, otherwise everyone would have been able to smell it.

Lin Xiaoxiao's home is at the foot of the mountain, far from the center of the village, and the houses next to hers are also quite far away.

When Lin Xiaoxiao's parents and brother returned from outside, they smelled the aroma of meat as soon as they got close to the house.

Lin Wenyuan sniffed: "Xiaoxiao bought meat, it smells so good."

Lin Youliang: "The smell makes me hungry. Let's hurry back."

Li Xiuqin exclaimed, "The smell of pork rendered into oil is really delicious."

Lin Wenyuan sped up: "Is there any need to ask? I want to eat pork cracklings."

As soon as they arrived at the door, Lin Wenyuan's voice reached Lin Xiaoxiao's ears in the kitchen.

She came out and said, "Wash your hands first, I'll be done in a minute."

The three of them quickly put down what they were carrying and went to wash their hands.

For dinner, we had braised pork, made by Lin Xiaoxiao. It was a beautiful reddish-brown color and had an enticing aroma.

It's rich yet not greasy, lean yet not dry, and the broth is perfect for mixing with rice, leaving you wanting more.

There was also a fresh stir-fried vegetable dish and a loofah and egg soup.

Everyone ate without looking up, and Lin Wenyuan exclaimed, "This braised pork is so delicious, and everything else is delicious too."

Li Xiuqin nodded: "It tastes even better than mine. Xiaoxiao's cooking is getting better and better."

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