If you don't agree, do it! Roll up your sleeves, empty your property and go back to the country

The two rows of small houses in the educated youth compound are about one and a half meters away from the compound wall. It was that little bastard who proposed to build those two rows of houses last year. Who would have thought that he, a newly arrived educated youth, would dare to seek benefits for himself so openly, and then he would have an extra side yard.

However, it was that boy who suggested renting out the single room, which could be considered as generating income for the brigade. Although it doesn't seem like much, if it's fully occupied, the annual rent would be 160 yuan, which is enough to improve the brigade's finances. If they save for a few more years, they might be able to afford a tractor.

"Okay, it's a piece of cake. If you want to use mud bricks, the brigade can give you a note and have someone go and get them. Adobe bricks are even easier to get. Every household in our brigade has them."

"Let's use earth bricks, to match the educated youth compound. Also, for the kang and two partition walls, the partition walls only need to take up half the width of the room. They should be built with vertical bricks, one of which will be the fire wall. I'd like to use red bricks, but I'm not sure if they're available. I heard red brick kangs are sturdier and cleaner."

"That's true!" The captain was no longer surprised by the girl's financial situation. Besides, it was just a matter of building a kang and two and a half walls, so not many red bricks would be needed.

"As for red bricks, brick and tile factories like the ones in our county town have them. A red brick costs three cents, while tiles and earthen bricks are each one cent. Besides, you probably need a stove, too."

"That's right!" Bai Nuo quickly took out the floor plan from his bag. It showed not only the walls, but also the layout of the entire house and yard, including the half-ceiling partition walls at both ends of the kang.

"If we use bricks for the partition wall, it won't take up so much space. We'll also separate two small rooms from the side yard to serve as a bathroom and a woodshed, with the doors inside the house. We'll also have a back door and windows on the wall leading to the backyard."

I have to say, anyone who is not blind can understand this drawing.

Wei Zhongping carefully looked at the blueprint in his hand, then looked up at Bai Nuo carefully, and asked with a complicated expression: "Do you know Fang Meng?"

"...Huh?" Bai Nuo blinked, his face full of confusion, and shook his head: "I don't know him, what's wrong, Captain?"

Her eldest brother had a very good childhood friend whose surname was Fang. He seemed to be the only person she knew with the surname Fang. However, Brother Fang had already joined the army a long time ago. Besides, his name was Fang Zhou, not Fang Meng at all.

So, she doesn’t know him!

"Your blueprint is the same as the one that guy drew for me, but it's not as complicated. After all, you're a grown man, so you should live in a simpler place."

Bai Nuo blinked innocently, then nodded blankly: "Well, then it's quite fate."

"Don't get involved with him, he's just a little bastard!" The captain's face showed a mixture of disgust and admiration. He didn't know what kind of person could make the captain so conflicted.

It seems like... love and hate!

Bai Nuo pinched her pigtail curiously.

"Okay, it's not difficult to clean up your house and yard. I'll have people go to the commune and the county to get materials later. I'll arrange for people to go there this afternoon. It will be done for you in a few hours. But the kang and stove are not usable yet, so it will take at least three to five days."

"That's fine. I'm going to the county to buy some food tomorrow. I can just buy some extra food for a few days, or I can use the educated youth public kitchen. I'll sleep on the floor. I've brought my blanket and everything."

Bai Nuo spoke quickly.

"How can that be? Why don't you come live in my aunt's house and live in the same room with your sister. Your sister has a carefree personality and is easy to get along with."

"No need, auntie. How could I trouble you, my uncle, and my sister so much? Don't worry, I can definitely take care of myself. Besides, there are more than one new educated youth, and it will be difficult to arrange with too many people." How could Bai Nuo be so ignorant as to cause trouble for others? This family is very nice, and she likes them very much.

"That's it, uncle. Sorry to bother you. For labor, do you think one dollar per person is appropriate? For materials, here's fifty dollars, but I'm not sure if it's enough."

"If it's more, thirty will be enough. This is the cost of materials and labor. You don't have to worry about the rest. The team will calculate the work points for those who go." The team leader only took away the three big unity notes that Bai Nuo had placed on the small square table, and asked her to take the others back.

This is because Bai Nuoxiu's yard and house require a lot of materials. If it were the two small houses next to it, it would not take twenty.

"And furniture. I also want to buy some wood and bamboo from our brigade. On the way here, I saw some people using bamboo in the village. I didn't expect we have it here in the Northeast. I want to use bamboo to make two doors and install them in the bathroom and utility room. This way, it will be more breathable and prevent moisture from getting in."

"Then what do you want the wood for?" The captain and his wife looked at Bai Nuo curiously.

This was the first time that educated youth came to the brigade to buy wood.

Bai Nuo smiled sheepishly: "To be honest with you two elders, I can do some handicrafts. I can make simple cabinets, tables, chairs, etc., but large items like wardrobes and kang cabinets are too time-consuming. I would rather buy ready-made ones. I can save some money by making the rest myself."

Otherwise, you might be stared at like a golden child, which would be very troublesome.

But, I can’t say this!

"That's right. You kids are clumsy and don't know how to make a living just after leaving home. No matter how much money you have, it won't be enough to build a house. A piece of wood is only worth a few dollars. Just ask your uncle to give you a note. You can save a lot with this skill."

Li Cui'e was really surprised. She didn't expect that this girl, who looked so small and weak, could actually do carpentry work. This would indeed save her a lot of money, and she could also manage her own home neatly and comfortably.

What a nice girl! No matter how well-off your family is, you know how to spend when you should and save when you should.

Li Cui'e couldn't help but raised her hand and gently pinched the little girl's delicate little face. How could it be so beautiful!

Wei Zhongping looked at his wife's expression and couldn't help rolling his eyes!

"That's no problem. Our brigade is surrounded by mountains, so we have plenty of wood. However, we're not allowed to cut wood in the mountains without permission. Bamboo is fine, as the bamboo we grow here is cold-resistant and grows very fast. As long as we don't overdo it, it won't cause any problems if we go over and cut a few. The brigade's warehouse also has quite a bit of furniture in stock, including some finished furniture handed in by old carpenters in the village. Come with me to pick some out. I'll just record what you pick, and you can just give the money directly to the brigade accountant."

"Okay, thank you for your help, uncle."

Bai Nuo nodded happily. When she left, while Aunt Cui'e was seeing her off, she quickly took out something wrapped in newspaper from her bag and stuffed it into Aunt Cui'e's arms.

"Don't be disgusted, Auntie. I brought this from home. You can keep it and make a dress for your sister at home." After saying that, Bai Nuo hurried out to catch up with the captain, not forgetting to turn around and wave his hand, smiling and saying softly, "Don't send me off, Auntie. I'll come to play with you and your sister when I have time."

The captain's wife looked down at the corner of the newspaper that was visible, and her heart suddenly felt extremely soft.

This girl is really... too real.