Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

Building the house had to be done as soon as possible. After lunch, while Aunt Wu, Han Sheng, Li Xiangyun and others were not there, Li Yu took the purse and went with the village chief to find workers to build the house.

By the time of building the house, the size of the house, and the wages for the workers, noon had already passed.

"Do you still need to make braised meat in the afternoon? Otherwise, why don't you go back first and look at the bricks and tiles when you have time tomorrow." The village chief also noticed the time and kindly reminded.

Li Yu thought for a moment and said, "Let's go today. We're already out, so it won't take much longer to delay."

The village chief agreed with this and took Li Yu to buy bricks and tiles.

The price of bricks and tiles is not expensive nowadays. It takes about five taels of silver to build a house.

Li Yu planned to build six and a half rooms, a main room, three bedrooms, a storage room, and one and a half kitchens, in addition to the walls. All in all, the bricks and tiles alone would cost nearly forty taels.

The village chief's family is considered wealthy in the village, but when he heard the offer, he couldn't help but take a breath.

"Xiu Wen, are you sure you want to buy so much?" The wall can be built with soil and stones. It's a waste to use bricks and tiles.

"Sure." Li Yu said, "There are only three of us in our family. If the wall is built solid, we can live safely and comfortably."

Village Chief: "...Alright."

*

After selling the bricks and tiles and returning home, Aunt Wu and Li Xiangyun had already washed the pig offal. The two of them sat in the yard, talking to Han Xiaomei while peeling potatoes.

Han Sheng was pounding meat into paste on the other side of the yard, sweating profusely from the heat.

Li Yu greeted a few people and went into the house to see Qi Yue.

This child must be experiencing this kind of life for the first time. He was a little curious about what was happening outside. He carefully lay down by the window and looked out through the crack.

Li Yu rubbed his head and said, "When the house is built, you don't have to stay in the house all the time. You can walk around in the yard."

"Thank you, Sister Li." Qi Yue thanked her sincerely.

"You're welcome. It won't take long for things to get done outside. If you feel sleepy, just lie down on the bed and rest. Don't be shy. Just treat this place as your home."

Qi Yue rubbed his eyes, his voice choked up, "I understand."

*

Aunt Wu and the other two worked until the end of the 3:00 p.m. before leaving.

After they walked away, Li Yu immediately asked Han Xiaomei to lock the courtyard door from the inside and let Qi Yue out for some fresh air.

Unexpectedly, Qi Yue went straight to the kitchen as soon as he left the house. "Sister Li, the braised meat you made smells so good. This is the first time I've smelled such delicious braised meat."

Li Yu took out a piece of braised meat from the basin and put it to his mouth with a smile: "Then you try it and see if it tastes good too."

Qi Yue opened his mouth and bit down.

"How is it?" Li Yu asked with a smile.

Qi Yue nodded heavily, "It's delicious. This is the first time I've eaten such delicious braised meat."

Li Yu acted shocked: "Really? The capital is so big, isn't there a restaurant that makes meat that's better than mine?"

Qi Yue: "There are many restaurants in Beijing. I haven't tried all of them, but the braised meat I've eaten is not as delicious as Sister Li's."

Li Yu curled her lips: "You are so good at praising, thank you, I am very happy."

Qi Yue was overjoyed to see her happy.

Li Yu looked at his smiling face and thought that this child was not difficult to coax. Just a few words could make him happy.

*

It was agreed with the builders that construction would start on the 26th day of the first lunar month. On the 25th day, after Li Yu sold the braised meat, he only bought enough meat and vegetables for lunch the next day and went home.

No matter how busy she is, she will be present on the first day of building a house.

During the past few days, Li Yu made more detailed arrangements for building the house. For example, supervision will be done by the village chief and Uncle Wu. The village chief may be busy after February, so Uncle Wu will be mainly responsible.

Li Yu didn't intend to let them work for nothing. Once the house was built, she would give each of them a red envelope.

When it comes to cooking, the village chief's wife and the wives of Han Shui and Han He work together.

Among the Han family's main families, Li Yu is closest to Han Shui and Han He. Last year, she went to the county twice, and Han He and Han Shui went with her both times.

She always remembered this favor, and when there was work this time, the first people she thought of were these two families.

In addition, some bricks and tiles were also transported back to the new house, and Han Sheng helped to watch over them at night. Some villagers were dishonest, and Li Yu was afraid that the bricks and tiles would be stolen, so he hired Han Sheng to help.

In the evening, after arranging the vegetables and meat, Li Yu looked towards his new home, feeling infinite anticipation in his heart.

*

The next day - the 26th day of the first lunar month, is a good day to break ground and start construction.

Li Yu got up early in the morning to cook. After the meal, he put the meat, vegetables and rice on the cart and called Han Xiaomei to go to the new house together.

Besides, they didn't forget to bring firecrackers.

Building a house is a big event, and setting off firecrackers is a must to add to the joy.

Li Yu thought she was early, but it turned out that Uncle Wu and the village chief were even earlier than her. When she arrived, the two were already watching in the fields.

Li Yu hurried forward to express his gratitude.

"I got up early, so I came to check it out if I had nothing to do." Uncle Wu said, "Since you've given the job of supervising to us two, we will definitely keep an eye on it and not let your money go to waste. It's not easy for a girl like you to earn money to build a house."

There seemed to be a fire in his chest, making him feel warm. Li Yu sniffed and said thank you seriously.

About quarter of an hour after the few people arrived, the people who were building the house came.

After making things clear to everyone, Li Yu lit the firecrackers, and with the sound of the firecrackers, construction officially began.

*

Building a brick and tile house in the village is a big event, so in addition to Li Yu and related personnel, villagers also came to watch the fun.

"Xiu Wen's wife is really capable. She earned enough money to build a house in just a few months."

"That's right. If I had known, I would have asked my son to ask her to marry me. In that case, the house being built now would be mine."

"Old Song, what nonsense are you talking about? When Xiu Wen married Li Yu, he spent more than ten taels of silver. Given your family's situation, can you afford the money?"

"I..."

"I'm afraid you can't even come up with five taels of silver."

"How do you know I can't afford it? My family has saved money. My son works in town all day and earns a lot."

"Haha, if you say there is, then there is. I also said that there is gold in my house. Do you believe it?"

"Stop arguing. Li Yu has already married Xiu Wen. It's useless to argue anymore. You might as well think about how to get along with her in the future. To be honest, I regret it now. I didn't help her when she was down and out. As a result, I have nothing now. Look at Xiang Yun, and then look at Aunt Wu and Uncle Wu. They have gained a lot from following Li Yu in the past few months."

These words touched everyone's heart, and everyone fell silent for a moment.

In the back row of the crowd, Yang Qiuyue looked at the people in deep thought and almost bit her back teeth off in anger.

Jealousy overwhelmed her fear of Li Yu at that moment. She looked at everyone busy working and thought: She was going to cause some trouble and not let Li Yu have his way!