However, Lan Ruozhu asked about the spring plowing from Shen Qiuhua this time. She patiently explained, "We must grow crops and vegetables whenever spring comes.
"We must plant wheat because we need as much flour as possible. We typically use most of our land for wheat. We can also plant rice during this time. However, families with less land could only plant wheat.
"Then, they'll plant rice in the summer and harvest it in autumn. That's the rice they use for themselves. I also know how to grow beans and cucumbers. The latter is delicious when eaten raw, and I'll fry the beans to make buns.
"I don't know if you'll like buns, Ruozhu. When the willow tree sprouts, we can pick its leaves and use them to wrap the buns. It's delicious that way."
Lan Ruozhu became wide-eyed, saying, "We can eat willow tree leaves? I've never heard of that."
He often saw willow trees but always thought they were nothing more. He never expected to be able to eat its leaves.
