The shrimp were caught by them themselves and were not charged. The rest of the food, such as steamed buns and some bok choy, needed to be paid to the boatman.
People who don't eat vegetables will never get enough nutrition, especially children who are still growing.
So the responsibility of cooking fell to Zhang Xiu'e and Li Qiang's wife. Although the ingredients were simple, it was still better than living in the wilderness. At least they had soy sauce and salt to use.
By evening, the boat had moved quite a distance from the dock, and two small dishes and some white sheets were laid out on the table.
People haven't had steamed buns made from white flour for a long time, and today, seeing them again, they were almost reluctant to eat them.
Su Yu's wife looked at the white film in her hand, hesitating slightly, "I'll save it for tomorrow..."
Song He'er interrupted her: "There's always a way tomorrow. We can't go hungry forever while making plans for the future."
Su Yu's wife sighed, took a bite of the steamed bun, and the sweet taste filled her stomach, instantly stimulating her appetite...
"Having been away from the General's Mansion for so long, I've completely forgotten what this steamed bun tastes like."
Zhang Xiue smiled and said, "As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to earn money on the way. I have the strength, so when we get to the next dock, I will do some hauling and carrying. I can earn whatever I can, it will only take half a day."
“Yes, while there’s still work to be done, we need to earn some money. We adults can survive without food or drink, but the children can’t,” Li Qiang’s wife chimed in.
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