"This year, each family's storage space has been separated, and I feel like my area has gotten a bit bigger."
The front yard had been reallocated, with the basement divided into small storage units, and the backyard followed suit. Previously, everyone had their own sections, but with shared storage, there were always complaints about someone swapping good cabbages for inferior ones. Now, each family had their own space, and things were much better.
"Are you buying first-grade or second-grade cabbage?"
Even cabbages were categorized by quality.
"I want to buy the better ones. There's less waste, and they're more tender."
"My family is getting second-grade. It's the most cost-effective."
As everyone discussed buying vegetables, Ming Mei sat for a while but felt uncomfortable staying seated for too long, so she got up to take a walk.
