The little ones would run to the kitchen from time to time to ask when the steamed buns would be ready. Chunxiao saw that they were greedy, so she gave each of them a pear. The children were so happy that they wanted to fly.
"You really can't spoil them like this. Look at who else in the village is like them, with all these things to eat. Don't let them get greedy. It will be difficult for your sister-in-law to discipline them later."
Chunxia stuck out her tongue and said, "I can't help it, mother. I have it now and can give it to them. I just want them to live well. We'll talk to my sister-in-law and the others about it when I can't give it to them anymore. I'm not showing off on purpose."
When Yan Dashan and his companions came back and saw the wood drying in the yard, they were very happy and said, "The sun is shining brightly. It will take about two days for the wood to dry."
"If the sun is still as bright tomorrow as it is today, we can start work tomorrow evening."
No one cared about being tired and started eating steamed buns happily.
"Our family is really doing well now. We can now eat white flour buns. We haven't eaten them in years."
"Duo'er's mother steams buns better than I do. Let her show you her skills when we have the chance."
"My wife has skills but she can't use them. It's a waste." Dahe sighed, and Zhang pinched him inadvertently.
"You guys are full. Chunxiao said there should be enough. I steamed all three layers full."
At noon, everyone ate a full meal and then continued working. Chunxiao and Zhou finished sorting out the leftovers from yesterday and then went to haul the wood that had fallen that morning. They saw there was quite a lot of it, too. This time, they didn't ask the children to help, fearing that the wood would roll and hit anyone if they weren't paying attention. They just hauled the wood carefully, keeping an eye on the sun. The afternoon sun was bright, and they definitely wanted to make the most of it. The children played in the yard and watched from the side. They were busy all afternoon, and the next day was just as busy all day. By the afternoon, they had finally collected a large amount of dry wood.
Chunxiao estimated that there were about 400 kilograms (500 jin) of charcoal, and about 300 kilograms (200 jin) of charcoal. It was really good, and there was still quite a bit drying in the yard. Today was the third day of the actual work, and if she had used 200 kilograms a day, she wouldn't have been able to make it. She decided to start 15 charcoals in the evening, as she had enough materials. Since it wasn't raining, she could start charcoals anywhere in the yard. 15 charcoals per yard should be no problem, but besides Zhou, Yan Bingfa would have to stay and help, and she'd probably be busy even later that night.
In fact, everyone was willing to stay and help, but few of them understood, and she had no place to sleep, and there were also children to take care of. Even if Yan Bingfa stayed, he would have to go back at night.
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