Just as Wang Yongzhu was discussing with Old Granny Zhang, they decided that in addition to the thin porridge and salted vegetables in the morning, each person should also get two steamed buns. Otherwise, with just a bit of porridge in their stomachs, a little work would make them pee everything away. What would be left for them to muster the strength to work?
Old Granny Zhang knew how to do the math too. Although adding steamed buns in the morning meant extra expenses, finishing the work a few days earlier would save quite a bit in wages.
What's the value of a steamed bun? The wheat and sorghum were from their own home, it just meant using a bit more effort and firewood.
Therefore, she readily agreed.
