After coming back from the mountain and finishing breakfast, Ji Huan paid a visit to the Hu Family.
The new year was approaching, and on top of that, a heavy snow had fallen. The braised meat production over at West River Gully had already stopped. After paying everyone's wages, they were given an early holiday.
The shop in Yeyang had also hung out a wooden sign announcing a temporary halt to the sale of braised meat, so even if she didn't go to Yeyang, Xu Laifu and the others could handle everything just fine.
Classes at the village school had also stopped. Hu Dacheng was in the courtyard with Xiao'an and Hua, rolling snowballs and playing.
Granny Xie sat at the entrance of the main hall, watching the children play. A cotton quilt, specially made for her, was draped over her. It was just the right size, wrapping her body snugly in the wheelchair.
She seemed to be in high spirits, and her speech had even become much clearer. Seeing Ji Huan, she greeted her with a cheerful smile.
