"The Li family risked their lives, spending a lot of time and energy to harvest those grains. Even if they had reported it, do you think anyone else would have been willing to go up there?" An Xuyuan asked.
His words silenced the room. After a pause, he continued, "I have discussed the seed matter with Comrade Li Chenmo, and he has agreed to provide them to us."
Everyone was taken aback. Given the ongoing food shortage, even with a surplus, few would willingly give away grains for free.
"Vice team leader, we don't have any grain to exchange with him," one staff member said.
"I know. So I offered to exchange work points instead," An Xuyuan nodded.
Another staff member spoke up, his voice laced with concern, "But the Li and Lu families raise a lot of pigs. They are already earning many work points. If we give more to Li Chenmo for the seeds, won't others complain?"
"So, are you suggesting we take the seeds for free?" An Xuyuan asked, raising an eyebrow.
