If it were previous years, they could have bought food with money, but this year is different; it hasn't rained since the spring planting.
They're all farmers and know this means a severe drought, so no one is selling grain. Even if they want to buy, they can't find any.
Su Daqiang just keeps thinking about Yuanyuan saying Tian Xiaohua is a jinx, considering now it seems true.
It was her who wanted to go to Jiangbei, and her who wanted to return.
Coming and going like this, the family money is all gone, from a big house to this small one. These last three years have been a complete waste.
So, they are no longer close as before. Su Daqiang sees everything wrong with Tian Xiaohua.
During the heat of summer, there was a small rain. Although it's not a total crop failure, having enough to distribute isn't possible.
They're eating in the cafeteria, going from having enough to eat to now having two thin porridge meals a day.
