The villagers talked as they walked home with bright smiles. Back then, they would only look joyful at a bumper harvest during autumn. However, they were now working at the tofu factory and were in high spirits.
They felt reassured when they thought of their monthly salary. The villagers' families would live better lives with more money. Moreover, it was almost winter and time for the New Year celebrations.
By then, they could afford some New Year goods and would no longer feel reluctant to buy things. Moreover, the villagers also heard that the Su family was selling charcoal at more affordable prices. So they could afford some for the winter.
Of course, the villagers would still feel reluctant to use the charcoal and would burn some to keep their families warm only when it became freezing. After thinking about the upcoming winter, the villagers started feeling cold.
