After dinner, Wang Xinyao hurried to the village chief's house. She lamented to herself how busy her daily life was, feeling like a worried mother.

When she arrived at the village chief's house, they were having a meal. To be precise, it wasn't really a meal, but rather a meal of white flour. Knowing that Wang Xinyao had already eaten, the village chief and his family didn't enthusiastically invite her to join them.

After a while, everyone finished their meal. Wang Xinyao looked at Xie Zhengyi and explained her purpose: "Uncle Village Chief, my family has grown, and I hired a carpenter to help the children. So I want to expand the house. There's a large piece of land to the right of our house, and I'd like to buy it. How much is it per acre?"

Because of Xie Xiaogang, Xie Zhengyi naturally knew about Wang Xinyao's business cooperation with restaurants and pharmacies. When he heard Wang Xinyao say she wanted to buy land, he was not surprised at all.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Niece Xinyao, the land to the right of your house is flat and has better soil quality, so it's relatively more expensive. The fair value is ten taels of silver per mu. But the wasteland behind your house has a very low yield from growing crops due to poor rainfall, so the fair value is five taels of silver per mu. If you want to build a house, you might as well move back a little. It's more cost-effective to buy land at five taels of silver per mu."

Wang Xinyao secretly calculated in her heart, "Only ten and five taels?" It seems that the price of rural land in this era is particularly low. She also understood that this is mainly due to the short life expectancy and occasional wars, which have led to a situation where there are few people and a lot of land.

"Uncle Village Chief, I'll buy ten acres of land on the right side and twenty acres of wasteland on the hillside behind my house. Tomorrow, I'll go to the county government office with you to get the land sale documents. Is that okay with you?" Wang Xinyao said firmly. She already had a comprehensive plan in mind. She had saved three hundred taels of silver, and with the unexpected twenty-three hundred taels she'd gotten today, even if she didn't touch the banknotes, the remaining money would be enough to build a house.

Xie Zhengyi looked at Wang Xinyao in disbelief, muttering to himself, "Did this little girl really make that much money? This is thirty acres of land and two hundred taels of silver!"

"Okay, then I'll go with you tomorrow morning." Xie Zhengyi nodded in response.

At this time, Xie Dagang interrupted and said, "Sister Xinyao, I can finish the bed you want tomorrow morning, so I will deliver it directly to your house tomorrow afternoon!"

"Okay, thank you, Brother Dagang!" Wang Xinyao said with a smile. Then, she turned to look at the village chief and said, "I need to build a house. Once I get the land deed, I'd like to ask the village chief to help me find workers to build the house. I don't know much about it, and I'll need the materials, too. Yes, I need a large blue brick and tiled house with eight entrances and exits, and a yard."

"Eight in and eight out?" Xie Juhua was so surprised that she almost screamed.

"Yes, eight in and eight out." Wang Xinyao took out some silver from her pocket and said, "Uncle Village Chief, this is a deposit of fifty taels. You can recruit people and buy materials first. I'll make up for it when the money is insufficient."

Wang Xinyao has her own considerations in mind. There are many people in her family, so she needs her own independent space. Having a villa has always been Wang Xinyao’s dream. If she didn’t think it was too ostentatious, she would even think that a villa with eight entrances and eight exits was too small.

At this moment, the village chief, Xie Zhengyi, was filled with amazement, amazed at Wang Xinyao's ability to make money. Although he was full of doubts, he didn't dare to ask too many questions.

As night fell, Wang Xinyao left Xie Xiayi's house. As soon as she returned to the doorstep, before she even stepped inside, the clear and hearty laughter from the yard came from afar.

Looking up, it turned out to be Second Auntie. Wang Xinyao's face instantly bloomed with a bright smile, and she immediately stepped forward and greeted her enthusiastically, "Auntie is here!"

Upon hearing the voice, Second Aunt Liu Dongxiang immediately greeted her with a smile as warm as a spring breeze, and responded affectionately, "My niece-in-law is back!"

Wang Xinyao frowned slightly, still not liking the term "niece-in-law" or "Miss Xie." With a look of expectation in her eyes, she said in a friendly tone, "Auntie, just call me Xinyao."

When Second Aunt Liu Dongxiang heard this, her smile brightened even more. This was a way of calling someone that would bring them closer together. She said excitedly, "Okay, Xinyao, I came tonight to bring you some clothes. I thought you might need some, so I made a set for each of you and sent it over first. Do you want to see if it fits? Why don't you try it on now?"

Hearing this, Wang Xinyao's heart was filled with joy. It was great to have new clothes to wear. Everyone loves beauty. Tomorrow she had to go to the county government office, so she really couldn't dress too poorly.

When the three Xie Dahua sisters heard that there were new clothes, their bright eyes immediately sparkled with joy. They couldn't wait to take their own new clothes, and quickly hid in their respective rooms to change into them as if they were holding precious treasures.

Chen Jingyuan was also very happy. For so many days, he had been wearing the same set of tattered clothes every day, which was really disgusting!

Wang Xinyao accepted the dress with great anticipation. She examined it carefully, and was struck by the remarkable craftsmanship. Every stitch was meticulous and neat, like a fine work of art. The stitching was novel and unique, full of ingenuity and creativity. The delicate lines intertwined, seemingly telling a beautiful story. The design was stylish and elegant, imbued with the unique charm of this era while also possessing a sense of beauty that transcended time.

Wang Xinyao couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "It's so beautiful! I didn't expect my aunt to have such a talent for design!"

"Thank you, Auntie!" Wang Xinyao said sincerely. This was her first new set of clothes since arriving in this era! To her, this new set of clothes was more than just an ordinary piece of clothing; it was a symbol, representing her integration into this era and the beginning of a new life. It carried her expectations and hopes for the future, bringing her unprecedented joy.

"Thank you, Auntie, it's so beautiful!" Wang Xinyao thanked sincerely, her face filled with joy and gratitude. She loved the new clothes so much that it seemed like more than just a piece of clothing, but a precious gift.

Hearing Wang Xinyao's praise, Liu Dongxiang was as happy as a child. Her smile was bright and warm, and her eyes were shining with satisfaction and pride, as if this was a sense of accomplishment!

By this time, the children had all changed into their clothes. Their faces had become plumper thanks to the improved food allowance, no longer looking sallow and thin. Standing together, they formed a beautiful painting. Each one's new clothes exuded a unique charm that was eye-catching.

Chen Jingyuan, on the other hand, looked more like a young man. An eleven-year-old boy, he was more robust than the average man, his posture as straight as a pine tree. His temperament complemented his new clothes, exuding an air of elegance and confidence. He looked particularly energetic, which made people feel happy.

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