Zhu Yun made three batches of popsicles in one day. Each time a batch was ready, she sent them to the co-op and the various cafeteria consignment points. She aimed to stuff every available freezer full of popsicles.
While directing her apprentice in making the popsicles, she also made a number of pastries, like egg tarts, sponge cakes, egg rolls, small cakes, sachima, fruit candies, and more, arranging them in the refrigerator.
She didn't have a moment to spare all day. Her apprentice even brought her lunch and, while he was at it, passed on a message from Chu Shenyu.
"Master, your husband said he has to go to the countryside and won't be back until tonight. He asked you to save him some dinner."
Zhu Yun nodded. By the time she finished arranging the next day's work schedule and looked up, she realized someone had turned on the lights in the room. Outside, the world was already cast in a dim, yellow twilight.
