Early Monday morning, Song Tan was packing up, getting ready to head to the urban area to participate in the "Little Farmer" competition.
Wu Lan wanted to dress her up a bit more properly, but after rummaging around, all she found in the house were either the bulky cotton-padded jackets or the weathered down coats left over from past years.
The only remotely youthful and stylish piece was the jacket Song Tan wore home at the end of February—a bargain priced at $79—but even that was now looking worn.
In the end, she had no choice but to wear the down coat.
"Are you sure you won't be cold? Really don't want the cotton-padded jacket? The journalist, Yu, sent over the photos yesterday. Isn't the competition held outdoors, standing in the open?"
Song Tan shook her head: "No need, I'm not afraid of the cold."
