Such different levels and periods of food reserves were clearly the work of a clever cook.
Otherwise, if everything traded had to be eaten in the same period before spoiling, they would have to eat it all reluctantly when the time came.
After everything was eaten, what would they eat then?
Su Shu had prepared well, having already anticipated and set aside a third of the resources for winter.
This made Auntie Song feel much more reassured.
When people are not on edge, their minds settle down and begin to wonder how to make their good situation even better?
Typically, having nothing means living day by day, but having something leads to the desire for even more.
It was because of this that Su Shu also got involved in understanding the exchange spots in the community.
These private exchanges were orchestrated by someone in the community whose relatives had some connections outside, so they were willing to act as intermediaries.
