30 days later, the base not only paid off the materials that He Xing had exchanged for Xia Ju on credit, but they also paid Xia Ju a reward—30 catties of rice, ten catties of flour, three cans of canned food, and three cans of fruit. There were also a few catties of grains and beans. Looking at the supplies that Xia Ju brought back, Du Yue was very pleased. "Not bad, you have the ability to support yourself now." There was enough food for Xia Ju to eat for a month.
Not only did the reward ensure food and clothing, but it could even occasionally satisfy her cravings. Xia Ju, however, piled everything in front of Du Yue. "Here, these are the food expenses. Now that I can earn money for the family, you can't abandon me in the future!"