Every household in the village was currently in a "wait-and-see" mode. The heavens had turned a blind eye, and the rice in the fields was on the verge of shriveling up. However, since the autumn harvest season had not yet arrived, the rice had not fully completed its grain-filling stage. Harvesting now would result in a significant drop in yield, and no one dared to be the first to start.
Ordinarily, the grain from the fields was just enough to get by. After setting aside the portion for taxes, the family's survival depended entirely on the harvest. If the yield dropped, not only would the family be left with nothing to eat, but failing to pay the taxes would also mean facing the government's bamboo rod.
While the other villagers hesitated, the Chen Family had already begun harvesting their rice with fervor.
Chapter 131