November arrived, and each day grew colder than the last. People had long since put on their padded winter clothes, but they still couldn't keep out the biting chill. Just walking outside during the day was enough to make one hunch their shoulders and tuck in their hands.
After the vegetable harvest ended, Ji Huan had a frank discussion with Hu Liang. Afterward, Hu Liang went to work at the herbal workshop, starting as a general hand to slowly learn the management side of things.
With him gone, someone naturally had to take over the various odd jobs around the property. The replacements were easy enough to find: Ji Liansong and Shi Yong.
The task of weaving rattan baskets was still entrusted to Fifth Grandpa, but the volume was huge this year, and he couldn't keep up on his own. To avoid delays, he organized a basket-weaving team.
