Second Watch.
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Chuxia and Zhou Mikang brought all sorts of rare items for this era to Lin Baojuan's family, including rice, flour, pastries, white sugar, brown sugar, candy, milk candy, peanut candy, canned food, and seeds.
Although she promised to accept them, Lin Baojuan felt uneasy when she saw these items. She didn't refuse in front of everyone; instead, she pulled Chuxia aside and softly asked, "Xia, you were the one who decided to buy these things, right?"
Chuxia immediately understood Lin Baojuan's concern and quickly replied, "No, Zhou Mikang bought them. He bought gifts for all the families, so Auntie can rest assured."
"Xia, although Auntie's family isn't wealthy, we have no problem eating enough and staying warm. Besides, now that Dajiang's monthly allowance helps out, life at home is much better than before.
