I traveled through time and space to hunt and support my family in ancient times
Chapter 28 Hiring someone to build a house
It was not difficult to catch a few pheasants and rabbits. When Jiang Yue got home, it was not long after dark and the family had not yet gone to bed. Jiang Youshan's family had to work hard to get used to Jiang Yue going into the mountains and not coming back for several days. Now her sudden return would not surprise everyone. It was only half a day's work, and she had hunted so many. Would she not have to spend the night in the mountains in the future?
Jiang Yue ordered: "Let's stew it tomorrow, invite a few friends and the headman's family to dinner, and discuss building a house."
Jiang Youshan's mouth twitched. His daughter was very considerate.
Early in the morning, Jiang Ming and his two friends went to school. Jiang Youshan killed chickens and peeled rabbits. When it was time for dinner, the head of the village and his family came.
The head of the village twisted his beard and said, "It's a waste of money for charity."
Jiang Youshan scratched his head. "No, no, I'm asking for your advice. We only know how to take care of the land, and we don't know how to build a house."
Meng Dazhuang, the eldest son of the village head, smiled heartily, "It's not difficult. I just renovated my backyard. I'll help you with your advice. Building a house is simple. It depends on how you want to build it, wood or stone bricks. Do you want to outsource it or hire someone yourself?"
Jiang Yue said, "My brother went to school, and my father and I don't know much, so we want to outsource it. Can Uncle Meng build it for my family?"
Meng Dazhuang agreed readily, "Why not? I'll make sure it's solid for you. But how about lunch? Do you provide the food or let people go home to eat?"
Jiang Yue said, "My mother is busy making straw sandals and raising a few pigs. My father just got home. He won't take care of lunch. I'll give everyone some extra money and let them eat at home. Uncle Meng, how much do you think is appropriate?"
"If you don't include lunch, it'll be twelve cents a day."
Meng Lizheng's eldest son is an expert in building houses. He renovated his backyard a while ago and hired his own staff to provide lunch for 10 cents per person. If lunch is missing, adding 2 cents is not a small amount.
"Maybe something is missing?" Jiang Youshan panicked.
"Not a small amount, not a small amount. Although two cents doesn't buy enough meat, it's enough to keep me full." Meng Dazhuang explained. Farmers' families, who have Jiang Youshan's family, have a fairy-like life, and have a daughter who can hunt and eat meat every meal!
Jiang Yue sighed. His father was really too honest. He stretched his neck out and let others bully him. No wonder he was bullied over there. It would be a waste not to bully him.
Since she knew nothing about building a house, Jiang Yue simply contracted the construction materials and labor to Meng Dazhuang. After discussing everything, they decided to start work tomorrow.
After finishing his business, Meng Dazhuang picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth to chew, and then he started to chat: "It smells so good. If my Dalang was a few years younger, he would have to learn from you, a girl. How come he can shoot the bow and arrow so accurately?"
Jiang Yue said: "Uncle, are you kidding me? I have always been stronger since I was a child, so I have better luck when I go into the mountains."
Meng Dazhuang listened, his mouth twitching. The Jiang family had been hunting wild boars, pheasants, rabbits, and wild gowns for several days. Is this good luck? How could he not hear Jiang Yue's modesty? Is hunting just a joke? It's a life-threatening job. The little girl's ability is something he can't envy. He should do his job steadily and bring the two families closer.
After eating and chatting for a while, the headman and his family said goodbye.
For the next month, the family lived a very comfortable life. It really was a relief to let Meng Dazhuang take care of the house.
Jiang Youshan went to his new home every day like he was going to work, looking for work to do. Jiang Ming and his two siblings went to school, while Cai fed the pigs, cooked, and made straw sandals. Although she worked non-stop all day, she was not tired.
Jiang Yue went up the mountain every few days, going early in the morning. She might encounter something on the way and then go to the cave to check, leaving one or two for Lin Qingya and taking the rest back home.
That day, as usual, Jiang Yue brought a rabbit to the Luo family as a reward. The Luo family was packing their luggage, and when they saw her coming, Luo Douzi blushed and walked into the house.
Jiang Yue was puzzled. Why didn't he bother her anymore?
"Grandpa Luo, are you going on a long trip?"
Old Man Luo sighed, "Douzi doesn't want to farm, and his maternal family wants to pass on the carpentry skills to him, so we plan to move there. It will also be good for Douzi and his mother to have a sibling to look after them."
What else could they do if they didn't move? Originally, they lent her to the Jiang brothers and sisters out of pity for the child, but later they saw that she was lucky and had learned some skills. Douzi also liked her, so the Luo family had the idea of proposing marriage.
Gradually, Jiang Yue went hunting more often, and Old Man Luo came to realize that Jiang Yue had real skills and that his grandson, who only farmed, was not worthy of her. However, he absolutely did not agree with his grandson becoming a hunter anymore.
As for Luo Douzi, he also went from worry to expectation to inferiority complex!
Especially in the past month or so, Jiang Yue has transformed from a skinny farm girl with a pale face to a calm young lady with fair skin.
"Girl Yue, the reward you brought is already enough, so I'll give you this bow and arrow. Grandpa Luo knows you have abilities, but you have to be careful when you go into the mountains next time."
Jiang Yue nodded and subconsciously touched her waist. It was Luo Douzi's dagger. This kid was so eager for revenge that he seemed to be possessed by a demon. Would he agree to move away? Would he give up revenge? But no matter what, she had to return the dagger.
Thinking of this, he took out the dagger and said, "Grandpa Luo, this is Dou Zi's dagger. You are about to move away, so you should return this dagger to him first."
Just like that, an unrequited love ended without Jiang Yue's knowledge.
Jiang Yue couldn't help feeling depressed when she went up the mountain again. She got along very well with the Luo family and felt a little reluctant to leave. Now those who shouldn't have left suddenly left. When she thought about those in the cave, those who should leave were still reluctant to leave.
The man closed his eyes and rested in the cave. He only opened his eyes when Jiang bent over and entered the cave. He glanced at her. On his fair face, his pair of panda eyes were extremely unpleasant. He said in surprise, "Are you looking at little animals again at night?"
Jiang Yue: "You sound like you don't want to eat?"
She didn't sleep well. Can't you tell she's worried? It's really a downer.
Look at this man's face full of amusement.
Jiang Yue pressed his forehead and said coldly: "I think I was too kind. I didn't kill you at the beginning. You are almost well now. Leave quickly and don't stay in my territory."
The man sighed: "If only I had a handful of gold beads, you would definitely not chase me away."
Jiang Yue turned her head to look at him, "Do you have any?"
The man smiled and said, "Can I owe you first?"
Jiang Yue replied neatly: "No credit."
After saying that, he left behind a squirrel and a pot of water and left the cave.
The man stared at the thin figure outside the cave without moving his eyes. The girl had been very tight-lipped these days and he could not get any information about her or her family situation.
With the help of the little girl and the wild animals in the mountains, he had almost recovered. Now it was time to leave.
When Jiang Yue got home, it was almost dark. From a distance, she saw many children gathered by the wild river at the entrance of the village. They were noisy in the crowd. And was Jiang Xue there?
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