He watched Chiang Xiao make the payments, in just a moment, not including the five yuan public fund, she had already spent over ten yuan on her own purchases!
Initially, Chiang Songhai thought they had made a huge profit and expected to save at least ten yuan, but in less than an hour, it was almost all gone!
After buying rice, flour, seasonings, and meat, Chiang Xiao had only eight mao left in her hand.
Chiang Songhai's steps became even more faltering, as he broke out in cold sweat time and again.
Once the shopping was done, they waited for the village's ox-cart under the big banyan tree.
After paying one mao for the ride, only seven mao were left.
"Uncle Songhai, you didn't bring Chiang Xiao with you this morning, did you? How come she's here?" There were three other villagers on the cart, who were surprised to see Chiang Xiao.
Chiang Songhai forced a bitter smile.
"She came with someone else early in the morning."
