It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

The next day, the villagers came to the house early in the morning as agreed.

Wu explained the situation to the villagers according to her granddaughter's needs. "This courtyard wall and the three rooms in the front must be built with bricks, and the three rooms in the back can be built with adobe first."

After hearing what Wu said, one villager couldn't help but suggest, "Auntie, these blue bricks are not cheap. It seems to me that it would be a waste to use them to build the courtyard wall. It would be better to use them directly to build the house!"

"That's true, but this yard is built at the foot of the mountain after all. If a wild beast comes down the mountain, wouldn't it be safer if the yard wall is stronger and taller?" Mrs. Wu explained.

Everyone thought it made sense. With three children living there, they needed a big yard.

After Wu finished introducing the general location and layout of the courtyard, Song Youshan came over with a stack of paper money, followed by Song Zhi and others.

Song Youshan stood at the location where the ground would be broken, then lit the paper money in his hand, while muttering words of blessing for good luck.

After the paper money is burned out, you can start breaking the ground and leveling the land.

Some villagers holding shovels began to dig the foundation, while others dug loess and made adobe bricks.

Everyone’s division of labor is also very clear.

Because today I need to deliver wool to Monkey and others and teach them how to spin yarn, and also talk to Manager Zhou about finding a craftsman.

Song Zhi was worried that they would come back too late and wouldn't have enough time to cook the meat and vegetables they bought, so she simply gave her grandmother some money and asked her to go to the village to buy a rooster and stew it with soybeans.

Even if I rush back and don’t have time to cook, it’s acceptable to just cut some meat into shreds and stir-fry two dishes.

After explaining everything to her grandmother, Song Zhi didn't dare to delay any longer and just carried the wool on her back and went into the city.

Song Zhi had discussed this matter with her elder brother last night.

Today he took Xiao An and Huan Huan to teach Monkey and others how to weave wool, while she went to deliver pastries to Shopkeeper Zhou.

I would like to take this opportunity to talk to Manager Zhou about finding a craftsman to make heating facilities.

As soon as the four siblings entered the city, the monkey that had been squatting on the street corner came over and said, "Good people, you are here!"

Song Zhi smiled and nodded, then led the group to a deserted street. "Take my eldest brother and the others to your home first, and they'll teach you how to spin yarn."

"If you spin the wool from this basket into thread, I will give you one hundred coins."

After hearing this, the monkeys and the others' eyes lit up and they repeatedly assured him, "Don't worry, kind man, we will do it well and there will be no mistakes."

After discussing with the monkey, Song Zhi picked up the basket and was about to leave.

Song Ping said worriedly, "I'd better take you there first."

"Brother, the Wang family incident happened so long ago. Those who had a grudge against me were either arrested by Miss Wang or were too busy to care about a small figure like me."

"We are short on time and have a pressing mission today, so let's split up and meet up at Moxiangzhai, the bookstore in the east of the city!"

Song Ping asked in surprise, "Why are you going to Moxiangzhai? Do you want to buy paper and ink?"

Song Zhi nodded. "Yesterday, Doctor Zheng asked Sister Zheng to teach me how to read. At least I should be able to write the names of the herbs. So I need to buy some paper and ink later."

"It's not good that Dr. Zheng has to spend all this money, right?"

This is my sister's chance, a blessing others would never be able to obtain. Song Ping nodded repeatedly, "That's true. Okay, after I teach a few children, I'll go find you at the bookstore!"

After that, the two sides separated, and Song Ping led his brother and sister-in-law and followed the monkey to the west of the city.

Song Zhi carried some pastries and walked towards Wei Yue Fang.

As soon as she reached the door of the shop, Song Zhi heard the surprised voice of Shopkeeper Zhou.

"What did you say? There's a queue at the Wang family's pastry shop early in the morning?"

The waiter nodded enthusiastically, "The Wang family has gained a lot of popularity with their new millet cakes and golden silk cakes, and they're even offering huge discounts to those who place deposits in advance. Now everyone in the city is flocking there!"

Shopkeeper Zhou complained, "I don't know who came up with this stupid idea. It's ruining our business."

The young man was also indignant, and said with a common hatred: "Boss, do you think our family should also follow the example of the Wang family..."

Before the young man could finish his words, a chestnut was hit on his head.

"Humph, can you please be more ambitious? If we follow him now, wouldn't that just be copying him?"

"We are representing the young master behind the scenes. Others haven't done anything, but we can't sit still. It's embarrassing!"

The young man rubbed his head which was hurt by the beating, and thought to himself, why don't you rush me to find out what happened so early in the morning!

But he didn't dare to say this and could only respond with a silly grin.

Seeing his servant's stupid look, Shopkeeper Zhou became even more angry. "Why are you standing there like an idiot? Why don't you get back to work?"

Song Zhi watched the interaction between the two and couldn't help but chuckle.

When Manager Zhou turned around, he saw Song Zhi standing by the door. He didn't know how much she had heard.

I felt ashamed and embarrassed.

He hurried over and changed the subject, saying, "Ms. Song hasn't been here to deliver cakes for a long time. Please come in!"