Having enough food to eat and clothes to wear was already a blessing. How could one afford to be picky?
Whenever the Jiang Family opened their door, the neighbors would pretend they were looking for Aunt Yuan, happen to pass by, and then, feigning surprise that the gate was open, casually turn in to greet the new residents.
"Oh my, your Little Jiang is just so exceptional! Getting his hands on Vice Director Yuan's house before even starting a family... Their vegetable garden was amazing, you know, producing more than their family of seven or eight could eat. They even had extra to give away." The unspoken implication was clear: if the young couple had leftovers, they should consider sharing with their neighbors.
