Fine grains cost forty cents per catty, while coarse grains cost twelve cents per catty. Sister Yuanchun bought two hundred and fifty catties of coarse grains and twenty-five catties of fine grains, spending forty yuan in total.
As she handed the money to the accountant, Sister Yuanchun asked hopefully, "Accountant Ma, I’ve spent all my money just to make sure I don't go hungry. Could the brigade possibly give me an advance on my future wages?"
Accountant Ma had been all smiles while taking the money, but at her words, his expression soured. "Educated Youth Kong, your annual work points aren't even enough to feed you. Where would you find the money to pay back a debt? When our brigade lends money, we have to consider whether the person can actually pay it back."
Chapter 897