"Yes, I get it. That's why I'm trying so hard to trade for meat rations with my coworkers. Once I get them, I'll buy you meat, alright?" Li Mubo said, trying to appease her.
"How much will that be? At most, you'll trade for a pound or two. How long will that last us?" Zhou Yaping said, dissatisfied.
Li Mubo stared wide-eyed at his wife. A pound or two and she still wasn't satisfied? 'Normally, our family only gets half a pound of meat per month.'
"What are you staring at me for? Did you forget? When your mother came over those few days, she brought a lunchbox full of meat every single day. It was either braised pork or beef and radish stew, and there was always a ton of meat in it. I'm thinking your mother must have a connection for getting meat." She left the rest unsaid, letting Li Mubo connect the dots.
