Chapter 337. Knowing the circumstances
Such fine salt is naturally everyone’s first choice, and almost every household buys two or three pounds.
Of course, coarse salt is not overlooked, as it is cheaper and more suitable for pickling vegetables and such—fine salt is something everyone is reluctant to use.
Next is sugar, which is excellent for nourishment, especially brown sugar, which is particularly beneficial for women’s health.
Although the price is somewhat high, almost every household with women buys two or three pounds, as it’s uncertain when it will be available next—having it in one’s own hands means it’s truly yours, avoiding the problem of needing it and not having it.
The entire process took more than an hour to gradually quiet down, and as people exchanged for the things they needed, the crowd slowly dispersed, each returning happily to their own home.
The most consumed items were salt, sugar, and spices; food was relatively more leftover, and most of it consisted of fine grains, as coarse grains were stored the most for the sake of filling stomachs.
After the noisy departure of the thousands from Hua Village, Doctor Sun, Meng Dapeng, along with the group from the newly arrived Li Village, followed suit.
Just joining Hua Village, everyone was self-aware; naturally, good things would be chosen first by the original residents of Hua Village. They felt grateful just to have the opportunity—who would dare compete with the villagers of Hua Village unless they were foolish?
Needless to say, even half a day, or waiting for one or two days was bearable.
The supplies on Qinggu Mountain were very plentiful; there was no shortage of wild vegetables, and even without grain, it was possible to fill one’s belly at present.