Let’s split up if we want to. I have a system, so who should I be afraid of?

When everyone saw the yard full of sumptuous food, they couldn't help swallowing their saliva, their faces full of anticipation.

Roast chicken, braised goose, boiled shrimp, cold braised beef, braised pork, sweet and sour spareribs, sweet and sour carp, Sichuan-style boiled fish, freshly pickled sweet and sour white radish, stir-fried bok choy, osmanthus-scented fermented rice dumpling soup, and colorful fruit platter bought from the delicatessen.

Three tables were filled to the brim, and another was filled with peanuts, melon seeds, cakes, and fruits...

Su Panpan smiled and asked everyone to sit down first, and then she and Shen Ru and Mrs. Zhou poured wine and drinks for each table.

"Wow, this dish looks delicious!"

"Panpan, you really put your heart into it!"

"They were all made by Mrs. Zhou and my second uncle's wife. I'm helping in the kitchen today." Su Panpan responded with a smile on her face.

Not long after, Zhou Youliang and Gao Qinqin also arrived on horseback.

Su Panpan saw them, her face full of smiles, and she hurried over to greet them: "Brother Zhou, Sister Gao, come, sit over here."

Zhou Youliang smiled, pulled the reins, and got off the carriage. Gao Qinqin also got off the carriage easily with his help.

"It's so lively!" Zhou Youliang couldn't help but sigh as he strode towards the direction Su Panpan pointed, his voice full of joy.

Su Panpan led the way in front, turning back from time to time to talk to them, and soon she had arranged everything for Zhou Youliang and Gao Qinqin.

After arranging for Zhou Youliang and Gao Qinqin to sit down, Su Panpan cleared her throat and said, "Hello everyone, let me say a few words first. Thank you all for your hard work during this period. The house can be built so smoothly, all thanks to you. This meal is a reward for everyone. After the meal, I will pay everyone their wages, not a penny less!"

After that, everyone applauded.

Then, everyone started to feast on the food.

Shen Ru picked up a piece of braised pork, put it in her mouth, and took a light bite. The fat meat melted in her mouth, and the lean meat was also tender and juicy. She couldn't help but exclaimed: "Well, this braised pork melts in your mouth!"

Erniu was not ambiguous either. He grabbed a large chicken drumstick with his hands, took a big bite, and said while chewing, "Hmm, this food is so delicious!"

Craftsmen Zhang, Li, Zhao and Wang sat together.

They first tasted the sweet and sour carp, picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks, dipped it in the soup, put it in their mouths and chewed slowly, with a satisfied expression on their faces.

Craftsman Zhao said, "This fish is cooked authentically. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sweet and sour sauce is just right."

The three brothers Zhao Genlai, Zhao Gensheng and Zhao Xi were also enjoying their meal.

Zhao Genlai picked up a large piece of vegetables with his chopsticks and said as he ate, "After eating so much meat, some vegetables are refreshing and delicious, just right to relieve the greasiness."

Aunt Wang, Wang Ma and her husband Xu Tuan sat at the same table. Aunt Wang picked up a piece of braised pork for Wang Ma and said, "Try this meat, it's delicious."

Aunt Wang took it with a smile, put it in her mouth, and nodded in praise.

Xu Tuan was also enjoying the meal beside him: "Well, this meal is really well cooked. Panpan is thoughtful."

Wang Xierong, Aunt Liu and her husband Deng Wubao and Liu Dazhuang were also enjoying their meal.

Aunt Liu said to Liu Dazhuang, "Dazhuang, eat more. Today's meal is very rich." Liu Dazhuang chewed the food and nodded.

Uncle Xiao and the older Li Facai, Uncle Wang Er, and Sister Chu were at the same table.

Uncle Xiao picked up a piece of fish, savored it carefully, and said, "Good, this is really good cooking."

Li Facai also smiled and nodded, and said while eating: "Yes, I really enjoyed this meal today."

Several young men, Gou Zi, Tie Zhu, Shi Tou and Liu Shun Zi, ate even more voraciously.

The dog stuffed his mouth with food and kept saying, "This food is so delicious, I can eat three big bowls of rice!"

Tiezhu also nodded, and kept putting food into his mouth with the chopsticks in his hand.

The ten chefs brought by Old Man Zhang were also eating with great enthusiasm. They chatted while eating and praised every dish.

After eating and drinking, Su Panpan stood up and walked to the table beside her. She had already prepared her wages.

Su Panpan picked up a red money bag and shouted, "The wages are calculated according to the daily wages and hours we agreed on before. Second uncle's wife, this is your wages of 7,200 wen. You have worked hard during this period. Thank you for your help."

Shen Ru quickly stood up, a big smile on her face. She took the heavy purse with both hands and said excitedly, "Thank you, Panpan. I'm glad to be able to help. Now I can buy some things for the family."

Then, Su Panpan picked up another portion of her wages and said to Erniu, "Erniu, this is yours, a total of 9,900 wen. Take it well. You've been sending everyone off morning and night recently, thank you for your hard work! Also, remember to reward your cow well."

The crowd roared with laughter.

Erniu ran over excitedly and took the money. Wow, it was quite substantial. He knew there was a lot of money, but he didn't expect it to be so much. He happily said loudly, "Haha, I got my wages. I can go to town for a drink tonight!"

"Artisan Zhang, Artisan Li, Artisan Zhao, and Artisan Wang, nine thousand coins each."

Craftsman Zhang took the wages, counted them carefully, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Miss Panpan is really reliable. She paid me so promptly. I hope you will come to me for work in the future."

Craftsman Li also smiled and said, "Yes, yes, although building the house this time was a bit tiring, I feel very happy when I get the wages."

"Zhao Genlai, Zhao Gensheng, Zhao Xi, Aunt Wang, Wang Xierong, Liu Dazhuang, Uncle Xiao, Li Facai, Second Uncle Wang, and Sister Chu, each gets 4,500 wen. The other ten masters get 4,800 wen each."

"Auntie Wang, Xu Tuan, Auntie Liu, Deng Wubao, Gouzi, Tiezhu, Shitou, and Liu Shunzi. You all came a day late, so the total is 4,440 wen."

After everyone received their wages, they looked at each other and saw joy in each other's eyes.

Zhao Genlai said: "Now I can buy some new clothes for my children."

Zhao Gensheng and Zhao Xi also nodded repeatedly.

Aunt Wang, Mother Wang and Xu Tuan also received their wages.

Aunt Wang smiled and said to Su Panpan, "Panpan, thank you very much. I feel relieved to receive this salary. If you need any help in the future, just let me know."

Wang Xierong, Aunt Liu, Deng Wubao, and Liu Dazhuang all received their wages successfully.

Aunt Liu said happily, "Now we can improve our family's life. We can have a good New Year. We've never had so much money in a year before."

Uncle Xiao, Li Facai, Uncle Wang Er, Mrs. Chu and other older people also showed relieved smiles after receiving their wages.

After receiving their wages, several young men, Gou Zi, Tie Zhu, Shi Tou and Liu Shunzi, were so excited that they jumped up and down.

The dog shouted, "Wow, I have money now! I can buy that new hoe I've always wanted!"

Tiezhu also shouted: "I want to buy new shoes, haha!"

After receiving their wages, the ten masters brought by Old Man Zhang all thanked Su Panpan.

Master Li said, "Sister Panpan, if you need work like this again, remember to call us. We pay generously and the food is delicious."