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Fifth Grandma slapped Li Ruyi on the shoulder, almost knocking him off the edge of the kang.

No wonder the old lady could pin Zhang down on the kang and beat her. Most people couldn't withstand such strength.

"Ruyi! You must listen to Fifth Grandma about this matter! Otherwise, I will beat you! So, let's not waste any more time. Where is your yard? Take Fifth Grandma to have a look!"

Li Ruyi waved her hands repeatedly.

"No, no, really."

She was very flustered, as if she was very afraid of the other person's enthusiasm.

But the next moment, Fifth Grandma kicked her off the kang.

Then she exerted force with her bow legs and circled herself down from the kang.

A large group of people followed behind like dumplings.

A large group of people surrounded Li Ruyi as he went out. After walking out of the door, they arrived at Li Ruyi's yard two yards away.

Looking at the desolate scene inside, Grandma Wu exploded with a cry of "wow".

"Even so, you still want to build it yourself! You are a girl with thin arms and legs, why do you want to do it yourself! You don't need to tell me about this matter. I will go to your fourth grandfather and talk to him. Let's set the rules today and start building the house tomorrow!"

Li Ruyi showed a helpless expression.

"Fifth Grandma, I have nothing here, how can I build a house? Why don't you wait a little longer until I earn some money? I can at least buy some wood!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a voice came from the crowd.

"Why buy wood? I have the right wood at home. It's old elm that was just cut down from the mountain two years ago. It's just right after being aired for two years! You can go there in a while... Goodbye! I'll have my guy bring the wood over in a while."

Li Ruyi waved quickly.

"No, no, no! Second Mother, your family still needs to build a new house! Isn't my brother Linzi planning to get married this year?"

"What nonsense are you talking about! Why can't your brother Linzi get married yet? Talk to him next year. Building a house is more important for your family."

Li Ruyi smiled bitterly.

"This... I'm not in a hurry here... I'm also thinking of building three larger ones, with a kitchen in the middle and people living on both sides, so that my master can also have a separate room. This will not be a one-day or two-day thing."

As soon as Li Ruyi finished speaking, someone slapped his thigh again.

"Ruyi, you are such a filial child. It's only natural that you build a bigger one! Don't worry, I have so many family members. I will ask them to come over tomorrow to help you drag the adobe bricks! Let's do it in one go. If we want to build it, let's build it big!"

Li Ruyi became even more anxious.

"No, no, Auntie, that's not what I meant. You said that this needs to be arranged step by step! My yard is not solid, and if I build a bigger house, it will attract thieves! Wait a minute, wait for me..."

"What are you afraid of!"

Another voice interrupted Li Ruyi.

"There are still some difficult parts of the courtyard wall. I saw a lot of stones behind the village. I can just mix some mud and build a higher courtyard wall."

"It's just a job where everyone has to do their own thing. Ruyi, you are looking down on us!"

Li Ruyi was surrounded by a group of people and waved his hands left and right.

"No, no... I... Oh! Auntie, how can I explain this to you?"

Seeing her like this, everyone laughed.

There are smart people who go with the flow.

"What else can we do? It was Li Laoliu who let your family down. You are angry with him and blame him for not wanting to come back. That is your ambition, but we in the Li family cannot let you down!"

"That's right! Ruyi, it's better for you sisters to live a good life in the future."

"Oh my, the child is crying! Hahaha..."

Li Ruyi wiped away her tears, deeply moved.

Everybody burst into laughter.

The goals of both parties were achieved, and a great drama of family harmony and prosperity was staged, and both parties left with satisfaction.

As for Li Ruyi's insults to Li Zhuzi, his request to leave the clan, and the past falling out, no one mentioned it.

Everyone's interests are the same. In this war without the smoke of gunpowder, there can only be one villain, and that is Patriarch Li, no, Li Laoliu.

The way Li Laoliu was nailed to the pillar of shame was the three sisters of the Li family.

The more genuine their grievances are, the more hateful Li Laoliu is.

The more hateful Li Laoliu is, the more reasonable it is to overthrow him.

Similarly, the better the Li family treats these three children, the more it proves the kindness of the Li family.

The more kindness there is, the more justice there is.

How can a kind person become a selfish and evil person?

Li Ruyi felt that he probably had Li family blood flowing in his bones, which was why he was able to blend so smoothly into the crowd that was sharing the spoils.

The matter of building the house was finally settled, and everyone dispersed in a lively manner.

They scattered and spread the news that the Li family was going to build a big house for Li Ruyi.

Everyone speaks with one voice.

It is said that Li Ruyi is a man of integrity. He said that he would not return to the clan until his brother was found, and he could live a good life.

Second, they said that they were different from Li Laoliu, and Li Dagui’s child would definitely be properly placed this time.

Third, the house is so big, whose family provided the wood, whose family provided the people...

For a moment, the direction of rumors in the village changed again.

The Li family's building of a house for Li Ruyi received a lot of praise.

All the previous resentment towards the Li family was transferred to Li Laoliu alone.

It seemed that all of Li Dagui's land was swindled away by Li Laoliu. When Li Zhuzi wanted to sell his sister, it seemed that everyone worked together to keep Li Ruyi in the village. After Li Zhuzi was gone, it seemed that all the tribesmen had been worried...

And this time, they kicked Li Laoliu out of the position of clan leader, as if they were standing up for the Li siblings.

Some people saw it clearly, but they just smiled and said nothing.

After all, we should judge a person by his actions rather than his heart. As long as his behavior is good, there is no need to investigate who the Li family is doing this for.

However, most people joined the carnival to attack Li Laoliu.

For a time, Li Laoliu's house was deserted, and those who used to fawn on him ran away like lice on a dead body.

The Li family seemed to be in a state of depression all of a sudden.

Li Laoliu and Zhang were both sick and were lying on the kang waiting for someone to take care of them.

In the past, relatives would come to visit even if they heard a slight cough or a slight gust of wind, but now none of them came.

At this moment, those people were unable to extricate themselves from the cause of attacking Li Laoliu.

All the flattery I received back then has become a heavy burden for me to endure.

Li Ruyi watched but didn't care.

Who hasn’t come this way?!

All she cares about now is her house!

Once the rumor spread, everyone worked very hard to prove themselves.

In order to establish this good reputation, everyone even stopped asking Li Ruyi to provide food.

Dragging adobe bricks is not an easy job. Some people go to the foot of the mountain to find suitable loess, dig it up, and push it to the river on a cart.

Someone leveled the area along the river.

Some people also went to cut grass and soaked it in the river to soften it.

Someone brought over his own adobe molds, a set of eight, and placed them aside.

When the grass becomes soft, use a scythe to cut it into pieces two or three inches long and mix it in the mud. Only the strong person will be left to mix the mud.

Mixing mud is strenuous work and most people cannot persist for long. A group of young and strong people take turns to do it, and the rest of the people drag the bricks.

They dip the mold in water, place it on flat ground, fill it with the prepared mud, fill the four corners with their fists, and then press and smooth it with their hands. They cannot be careless, otherwise the adobe will dehydrate and break easily when drying.

A square adobe brick was formed, and the mold was lifted up by holding the ropes on both sides, leaving a brick on the ground.

The blank mold should be brushed every time it is used, otherwise it will be difficult to lift it and the person working will have to bend over all the time.