To rush the project, Jiang Yexun contacted a carpenter the next day, added some extra money, and had three more dumpling-rolling tools made just in time for Little New Year's Eve.
As for the boiling of the Whitening Pill and Moisture Pill, Aunt Guo was in charge, with Mrs. Su occasionally helping out. However, the dumpling-rolling tasks were left to Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun. Even Mr. Su, when free, would lend a hand.
Though the workers at the steel mill were on holiday, a few senior craftsmen were still busy. Mr. Su found himself visiting the mill every other day to check in.
Meanwhile, Su Hongchen was even busier during this period. It wasn't until New Year's Eve that he could finally take a proper break at home.
The earliest Spring Festival Gala in China wasn't until 1983, and even the Evening News didn't start airing until 1978. So, for entertainment, they could only turn on the television to watch the limited programming available.