The women were responsible for wrapping baos inside the house, while outside, they stoked the fire, steamed the baos, and then sent them out to be quickly frozen. These tasks were managed by Lian Shouxin alongside the long-term workers.
The bao-making continued for two days, with Lian Manman's family providing lunch, dinner, and even late-night snacks. The meal varieties weren't many, but they were practical and satisfying. The attendees were either relatives or close friends, making this not a labor hire but a matter of camaraderie among fellow villagers, so the meals were prepared to guest standards.
Lady Zhang and a few daughters-in-law sat at one table wrapping baos, while Lian Zhizhi, Lian Manman, and a few other girls sat at another. The daughters-in-law discussed their own topics, while the girls chattered incessantly, their hands and mouths never stopping.
