Upon opening the wooden bucket, they found it brimming with rice, instantly realizing that the lady of the house was far more thoughtful and prepared than they had ever imagined...
The two tables on the men's side were much simpler—it was all about grabbing!
Bai Manshan took the lead, stuffing food into his mouth without stopping for a moment, afraid that the food would be gone if he was a step too late.
He didn't even lift his head, his eyes fixed on the dishes on the table, his chopsticks moving quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly!
They quickly put the food into the bowl, and the others did the same.
Bai Manshan was now filled with regret, regretting why he hadn't been able to swallow his pride and sit at the children's table!
Compared to fighting for food these days, what is face? It's completely useless!
Butcher Hu, who had been leisurely preparing to say a few words, watched as the food rapidly dwindled and the plate was almost empty. He stopped talking and became even more efficient, chopping food into the bowl as quickly as if he were butchering pork.
The women and children ate in harmony and contentment at their table; the men's two tables, however, were a scene of heated competition—they were practically fighting over the food.
Fortunately, there was plenty of food and rice prepared, and everyone ate their fill.
Bai Manshan stroked his round belly up and down, letting out a satisfied burp.
The warmth of everyday life is what soothes the human heart most. Waaah, he felt like he had finally come back to life!
This is the kind of life a person should live!
Hong Mancang, Hong Manku, and many other men ate with tears in their eyes; they never dreamed they could eat such food!
So much meat, so many eggs, let them eat as much as they want!
Their lives were better than they could have imagined.
After finishing his meal, Bai Manshan was too full to rest immediately, so he picked up a cloth bag and began distributing the silver.
As he handed over the gleaming silver, he said, "Well, we've been through thick and thin together, and we've all been grateful for your help along the way."
This is a small token of my appreciation for your new beginnings. Take it all, and don't refuse!
The person who received the silver was a little stunned. Twenty taels of silver! Master Bai just gave it to him like that?
Just as they were about to refuse, they heard Master Bai say again, "We've relied on you all for transporting potatoes these past few days, so I won't pay you any extra money. Are you all willing?"
"Yes!" After the thunderous reply, everyone realized something was wrong.
They had already agreed to transport the potatoes beforehand, and they didn't mention asking for money. It's not the same thing as the twenty taels of silver, is it?
Bai Manshan said cheerfully, "Okay! It's settled then. Mancang and Manku, come out with me."
Hong Mancang and Hong Manku followed Bai Manshan out, assuming that he was being instructed on the arrangements for tomorrow's trip.
The people in the room, holding the silver, looked at each other, feeling even more unreal.
When they heard the women say that tomorrow's rations would be fried noodles made from wheat flour, they finally realized that life was indeed better than they could ever imagine!
Mancang and Manku followed him out, and when they returned, they were carrying a small cloth bag. They silently walked up to their father and whispered something. Hong Daniu frowned, then slowly relaxed, and finally let out a long sigh.
Bai Manshan came in, stroking her round belly, and told Fan Jin that she wanted to see the big knife.
Upon hearing that there were broadswords, many men wanted to join them.
What man doesn't like a knife?
As for sharpening, they have sharpened woodcutting knives in the village; they are all knives, so the method should be the same.
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