The former Xu family residence has now been converted into the Educated Youth Courtyard.
Ever since Yuanchun and Shen Yi moved out, Jiang Hui and Wang Meiqin have moved in. As they lacked an iron pot, the five educated youths had nothing but small snacks they had brought with them on their first night. The next day, after taking a day off, the five of them headed to the county seat to purchase an iron pot, a water vat, a wood-chopping axe, and other necessities.
By the time they returned, it was already dusk. Exhausted, none of them wanted to do any work. After exchanging looks, the three male educated youths finally relented; they cleaned the new iron pot, brought in some firewood, lit the fire, and cooked a pot of corn-grit porridge. With no side dishes available, Jiang Hui took out two cans of meat, and everyone had a piece.
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