Mr. Zhuang quickly asked, "Where did you get your seeds from?"
Bai Shanbao yawned and said, "We bought them from Manbao's family. She said their seeds are good and even gave us a little discount, but there wasn't really any discount. Manor Head Bai said they were as expensive as those from the grain stores in the county town."
Manbao was not pleased. She stopped trying to sleep, climbed out of bed, and said, "Well, doesn't that mean I've provided home delivery? Plus, it was my sister-in-law who helped to distribute the seeds. Would a grain store in the county town do that for you?"
Bai Shanbao said gloomily, "This year's seeds are three times more expensive than last year's."
"Exactly," Manbao wasn't the least bit ashamed, instead she put her hands on her hips and continued, "That's why, after selling so many seeds, I don't even have noodles to eat. Now, the steamed buns we eat at home are made with bran mixed in."
