The three of them widened their eyes, looking utterly dumbfounded, clearly not expecting such a tactic.
Mr. Zhuang continued imparting his wisdom, saying, "If the chicken is well-fed, it can gain an extra four or five taels in weight. During the first month when meat is pricey, it could fetch an additional five or six coins."
Bai Shan swallowed hard, "Were the chickens my family bought before also fattened this way?"
Manbao seriously reflected on the chickens she had bought previously, realizing she mostly went shopping for them during her noon breaks as she wandered around the village and breathed a sigh of relief, "I don't think I've been cheated."
Bai Erlang let out a hearty laugh, boasting, "My family never buys chickens from outside. Our own manor produces them continuously."
Bai Shan and Manbao ignored him.
The manor worker felt slightly awkward and said, "Young Master, Miss Man, many households do this, it's not just our family..."
