Zhang Shuncai felt aggrieved. In the past, in Kao Village, his family was considered wealthy; they were the only ones with a three-horse cart. But given recent events, they had to consider selling this cart.
Back then, there were many brothers in the family, so when they went out, they held their heads high. But now, it turned into a disadvantage. More brothers meant more mouths to feed. Nowadays, they're almost living off their savings. Those three lambs wouldn't fetch much money if sold, and if kept, they'd need to be raised for a long time!
Zhang Lianqiao sat on the kang bed in the east room, leaning against Li Fengzhi, her face devoid of any pleasant expression. In the past, she had an egg every day. Now, not to mention eggs are gone, but meals are prioritized for her brothers and nephews. She and her two sisters-in-law have to eat last, and often there's not enough left.
