Wanwan and Yan Shu sat in the courtyard, watching as Xia Zhihuai poured the solidified tofu pudding into a white cloth bag. After filtering out a large amount of water, he placed the bag in a wooden mold and pressed it repeatedly with a wooden board.
After several repetitions, the white and tender tofu finally took shape.
Upon completing the task, the old man gave Xia Zhihuai a few pieces of tofu.
For successfully completing the task, Xia Zhihuai received a reward of staple food: two kilograms of rice, a piece of cured meat, and five eggs.
Carrying Wanwan’s bamboo basket, Xia Zhihuai also carried the food he obtained, preparing to take Wanwan to find Qu Xiunan.
Qu Xiunan had a different task from his.
It happened to be the time when the Chinese toon tree was sprouting, and his responsibility was to help the villagers pick the sprouts.