Throughout the whole commune, it was rare to see such a grand celebration, not just for a four-year-old's birthday, but even for a wedding.
The sight of meat filled everyone in the commune with joy, and the courtyard was abuzz with happiness.
Everyone ate till they were round and their mouths glistening with oil. Only after they helped with cleaning up the dishes did they happily head home.
In those days, these banquets usually consisted of only one lunch meal, as everyone was barely getting by.
But having a meal with meat was enough to keep the people of the commune satisfied for days.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, Old Lady Li remained seated in the yard, seemingly unaware that it was time to leave.
Smacking her lips, she savored the aftertaste of the meal, thinking: If there's a chance to have such good food, of course, I'd try to have as much as possible!
Seeing her, Ma Xiulian frowned and scolded, "What's the matter? Trying to make me drive you away with a broom?"