The kitchen was repaired, and a plot of sandy field was leased.
The Zhang family in the sandy field planted rapeseed, which had already turned yellow. Once they harvested it, the Xiao family would plant their own crop.
The ridges of the field were empty, but with guidance from Aunt Zuo and Aunt Luo, they could dig them up and plant some vegetable seedlings. In a month or two, they would have vegetables to eat.
The Xiao family had no farming tools, but the neighboring Luo family and their landlord, Aunt Zuo, were willing to lend them some.
"When we have some money, I'll go to the blacksmith to make a hoe."
Chun Ning imitated the digging style of the older men in the neighborhood, and he, too, lifted the hoe high. Although it was awkward at first, after a few tries, he could wield the hoe smoothly.
