Bab 258: Chapter 258: Arrive Home

In those days, catering style banquets and eating at restaurants weren't popular in the countryside. People would typically hire a chef and set up a temporary large stove to cook banquet dishes.

Tables and chairs were borrowed from neighbors' houses. It was customary to return them with a bag of candies. This practice was customary during festivities, and everyone had become accustomed to it. This not only enhanced neighborhood relationships but also promoted a shared sense of joy.

Zhang Chunlan felt somewhat embarrassed discussing this matter, her family had been using the same small square table for years and had no larger ones. Naturally, they didn't have big benches either. So whenever someone else hosted a celebration, she would just go and help wash dishes, never having borrowed anything from anyone.

Fortunately, everyone was townsfolk, so no one held such details against each other. After all, everyone contributed their efforts equally.