"Well..." The team leader was reluctant to make the decision himself. He put on a show of turning to the other cadres, gesturing for them to weigh in.
"It's not a big deal. The kid's so young, and it's a pitiable situation. If he wants to trade, let's just let him," the head of the women's committee spoke up first. But she regretted it as soon as the words were out, quickly adding, "As long as it doesn't cause a loss for our collective."
Wang Shouxin looked at the others. Seeing that no one else was speaking up, he turned back, considered it for another moment, and then nodded in agreement. "Alright, then. This is a special case, so we'll make a special exception. You don't want any sweet potatoes at all?"
"I'll still need some. But since it's just me, a hundred pounds of sweet potatoes will be enough to get by." Xiao Furen was inwardly overjoyed.
