After Yan Dashan and his friends came back from chopping wood, they were very happy to know that she had succeeded. "Bring these with you when you sell those tomorrow. I'll try it out. But how do you decide the price?"

Chun Xiao really didn't know. "Why don't we ask around first, or let the charcoal buyers name a price themselves to test the waters. They buy charcoal frequently, so their prices shouldn't be outrageous. Didn't Dad say last time that someone was selling it for 20 wen a pound? Then why don't you try 20 wen as a base price?"

"Okay, let's do it!"

"Also, big brother and second brother, after you pay the money tomorrow, go to the blacksmith shop and order four more hoes. We'll need them in a few days. You can't be without tools for work."

The two brothers laughed. "Chunxiao buys tools in batches these days. They're worth a fortune. We'll even have to put a lock on the utility room in the future."

"Your sister is right. If she is willing to buy it while we have some income, our family will all benefit." Yan Bingfa urged his men to go back, as they had to continue guarding the place today.

Chunxiao wouldn't light the charcoal today; it had been inconvenient to move around without a blanket these past two days. After Zhou and the others left, she made herself some meat porridge and had a delicious meal. The chestnuts she'd bought last time were still in the cupboard; she was going to stew them with rabbit meat when she could. It was so delicious!

When it was dark, Yan Bingfa and Dahe arrived. Chunxiao explained the timing and sequence for starting charcoal in the earthen kiln in the backyard. It didn't matter if they started earlier or later, as long as the time was not too long. After explaining this, she groped her way back to the village.

When we arrived at the end of the village early the next morning, everything was still peaceful. Dahe and Dashan had already gone to the town, and Yan Bingfa continued to clear the border.

"I don't think this thief will come. He's probably afraid of being caught."

"That's just a good thing for him." Although I feel a little sorry that the plan didn't work out, there's nothing I can do about it."