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Xie Jiaojiao was busy every day repairing the house. Sun Ruhua asked the construction workers to build a small shed next to the construction site to provide cooking for the workers.

At first, Sun Ruhua was quite stingy and only ate porridge or steamed corn bread.

Xie Jiaojiao pulled her aside and said, "Mom, what you did is too bland!"

Sun Ruhua disagreed: "It's not bland at all. They are here to help us and they want to be paid. It's good enough to have something to eat."

"Mom! We have already built a blue brick and tile house, and you still care about this? Isn't there a saying that if you want a horse to run faster, add more vegetables to the grass? How can others have the energy to work when you eat plain soup all day long?"

Sun Ruhua opened her mouth and said, "Mother, I see that you work hard to earn money, so I want to save some money for you."

Xie Jiaojiao knew, of course, and she put her arm around Sun Ruhua's shoulders: "Mom, I know! Who of us hasn't lived a hard life? It's because we've been poor that we know how hard life is! There's no need to embarrass others. Now that the food is ready, everyone will be motivated. Build the house for us soon, and we can save more labor costs, right?"

Xie Jiaojiao's words moved Sun Ruhua: "Then tomorrow morning, mother will go to the town to buy some meat and some flour."

"Okay! If you don't have any more money, come to me for it!"

With the change in food, everyone's enthusiasm for work has changed visibly.

Seeing that the foundation was about to be laid, Xie Jiaojiao immediately went to ask where to buy bricks.

But after looking around, I found none nearby. After all, adobe houses are more cost-effective for farmers, so there are no brick factories nearby. After all, even if they were to open one, not many people would buy them.

Seeing Sun Ruhua's worried look, Xie Jiaojiao comforted her, "Mom, didn't they tell us that the construction was underway? The brick factory is near the county town. Don't worry, I'll go buy it tomorrow."

The next morning, Xie Jiaojiao got up early and prepared to go out. She first took Uncle Li's ox cart to the town, and then asked for directions all the way to the brick factory from the town.

Jiang Weinan watched Xie Jiaojiao enter the town from the direction of her village, arrive at Qingfeng Tower, and then come out and head towards the county town.

My heart skipped a beat. What was going on?

The wedding date has been set, could it be that this little girl is still thinking of canceling the engagement?

But when I thought about it, I felt something was wrong.

He took Lai Fu with him and hurried to Qingfeng Tower.

"Did Xie Jiaojiao come here just now?"

Shopkeeper Chen replied respectfully, "I have been here. Miss Xie wanted to inquire about the brick factory."

Jiang Weinan let out a sigh of relief, then frowned and asked, "Brick factory? Is her family renovating their house?"

"That's right. There is no brick factory near our town, so she wants to go farther to buy it."

Jiang Weinan nodded and went out again with Lai Fu.

"Go back and drive a carriage to the town entrance to wait for me."

Lai Fu went there immediately. Jiang Weinan saw a bun shop and bought a few buns. Then he walked towards the town entrance. This little girl didn't even know to buy something to eat. She just walked on her own two legs and didn't know when she would walk.

Lai Fu was already waiting at the town entrance.

Jiang Weinan got on the carriage, and Lai Fu drove towards the county town.

In less than half an hour, Xie Jiaojiao appeared.

When Xie Jiaojiao heard that a carriage was coming behind her, she gave way early and walked to the side of the road.

Unexpectedly, the carriage stopped beside her.

Xie Jiaojiao looked up and saw Jiang Weinan pulling open the carriage curtain and said to her, "Get in!"

what?

"Why are you here?"

"Just get in the car when I tell you to. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"

Lai Fu had already gotten off the carriage and put the stool next to it.

Xie Jiaojiao stood there without moving.

Jiang Weinan was a little unhappy: "If you walk to the brick factory this way, you may not even get there until the afternoon!"

Only then did Xie Jiaojiao get on the carriage.

As soon as she entered the carriage, Xie Jiaojiao saw the interior of the carriage. There were seats on both sides of the carriage, and it was covered with cushions. The innermost part of the carriage was about 60 centimeters, and it was also covered with cushions. There was also a thin quilt, so it should not be a problem to lie down and sleep on it normally.

Xie Jiaojiao sat on the cushion by the door.

"How did you know I was going to the brick factory?"

Jiang Weinan threw his long hair behind him and said, "I am a frequent visitor to Qingfeng Tower, and Manager Chen knows about your marriage. He told me when I went to have dinner."

Xie Jiaojiao was a little surprised: "Manager Chen knows about your marriage to me? Why does he know?" She usually goes to Qingfeng Tower, but Manager Chen never acts as if he knows about it?

Jiang Weinan wanted to slap himself twice.

"His employer has business dealings with my family." Jiang Weinan made an excuse.

"Oh!"

Xie Jiaojiao didn't ask any more questions. After all, she was more concerned about whether she could get the bricks today!

Jiang Weinan bought a bag of buns and threw it to her.

Xie Jiaojiao looked at him.

"I bought it while passing by. It's a reward for you." Jiang Weinan said, then opened his folding fan and fanned himself.

Not feeling the cold, Xie Jiaojiao took the bun but didn't eat it. However, the bun was quite warm.

My hands are very cold after walking all the way here, so holding this bag is a good way to warm them.

Lai Fu drove the carriage and arrived at the brick factory in about an hour.

Xie Jiaojiao directly stated her purpose, and the brick factory owner was a little surprised. After all, few rural people build houses with blue bricks and tiles.

Before Xie Jiaojiao came, she asked the foreman to calculate how many bricks would be needed, and she directly ordered the bricks and paid a deposit. The owner of the brick factory promised to deliver them to her the next day.

With his words, Xie Jiaojiao felt a lot more relieved.

Jiang Weinan saw her breathe a sigh of relief, and for some reason, he felt a little happy.

On the way back, Xie Jiaojiao ate the buns he bought. Even though they were cold, she still ate two because she was hungry after all.

He also handed one to Jiang Weinan, who threw it out of the sedan in disgust.

Xie Jiaojiao: ...

Isn't this what you bought?

Xie Jiaojiao rolled her eyes and gave the rest to Lai Fu who was driving the carriage outside.

The round trip took most of the day.

It was already afternoon when they arrived in town. Xie Jiaojiao wanted to get off the car and go back to the village by herself, but Jiang Weinan said slowly, "I've wasted so many hours because of you, are you afraid of wasting another half hour?"

Lai Fu heard this outside and drove his carriage towards Xie Jiaojiao's house.

Sun Ruhua looked again and again at the entrance of the village. It was already afternoon, and Xie Jiaojiao had not returned yet. She was very anxious.

It wasn't until he saw the carriage appear and Xie Jiaojiao getting out of the carriage that he immediately rushed over.

"Jiaojiao! You made me so anxious. Why did you take so long?"

Jiang Weinan also got out of the car.

He was wearing a cloak and a jade crown on his head. Sun Ruhua had seen that look before.

"Mom, this is Jiang Weinan. If it weren't for him, I might still be on the road today."

Jiang Weinan said bluntly: "It's good to know."

Then he bowed slightly to Sun Ruhua as a greeting.

Sun Ruhua didn't know what to say for a moment.

Jiang Weinan didn't want to stay: "Then I'll go back!"

Xie Jiaojiao didn't stop him, but just said, "Be careful on the road."

Hearing her words, Jiang Weinan felt a little relieved. He nodded, turned around, got into the car, and left.