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Because the flood destroyed the road, in addition to the laborers conscripted by the government, the Yang family hired a large number of people to repair the road. Although it was winter, the construction site was in full swing.

Some of the people wore lightly layered jackets, while others wore straw raincoats or woven waistcoats over their unlined clothes, and they busied themselves in the cold wind. Some wielded shovels, diligently digging the earth; some pushed carts laden with earth and rocks, struggling forward; others bent over, carrying larger stones with their bare hands, placing them on horse-drawn or ox-drawn carts, and then carrying them away after they were full.

Everyone's face was filled with determination and enthusiasm, knowing that this road was of great significance to them. Their sweat condensed into mist in the cold air, intertwined with the flying dust, forming a unique picture.

From the construction site, bursts of shouting and laughter could be heard from time to time. Locals collaborated, helped each other, and worked together. With their own hands, they repaired the flood-damaged road bit by bit, as if laying a solid foundation for their future.

Whether they were laborers or employed by the Yang family, everyone's heart was filled with indescribable joy. The reason was simply that the Yang family generously covered their three meals a day.

You have to remember that in the past, when people were doing labor service, they not only had to bring their own rations, but sometimes even barely had enough to eat. But now, the situation is completely different. The meals provided by the Yang family are not only plentiful and filling, but even more valuable, they occasionally include some meaty dishes. These meats are all the fruits of the Yang family's tireless hunting in the mountains.

For these poor people who have lost their homes and are now homeless, being able to have a full meal every day is undoubtedly as precious as a rain after a long drought. After all, in this turbulent era, the issue of food and clothing has always been the top priority for most people.

In addition, Shopkeeper Yang made a solemn promise in public: if the road could be completed ahead of schedule, he would reward each worker with five catties of wheat flour and a full hundred copper coins! This generous reward was like a shot in the arm, instantly igniting everyone's enthusiasm.

With this wonderful vision and expectation in mind, everyone spontaneously divided into two shifts. During the day, they toiled profusely in the freezing wind. When night fell, even as darkness enveloped them, they carried lanterns and torches, continuing to toil tirelessly. As a result, the project progressed at a speed far exceeding initial expectations.

At the other end of the road, the members of the Yang family caravan were equally hard at work. Led by their experienced and robust leader, Yang Wu, each member, armed with a variety of tools, enthusiastically engaged in the excavation.

They either vigorously swung the heavy shovels in their hands, shoveling up the hard soil again and again; or they held the sturdy hoes tightly, digging up the stubborn soil and rocks...

And so, after several days of persistent hard work, the Yang family caravan finally achieved remarkable results—they successfully dug a considerable distance! This undoubtedly made everyone feel extremely excited and proud.

Wang Xiangdong was naturally one of the members of this busy team. He held the heavy pickaxe high in the air, exerting all his strength with each strike, as if to completely conquer the land beneath his feet. Sweat streamed down his determined face, but his eyes remained focused on the excavation task at hand, never once wandering.

When Yu Bo followed Yang San in driving a horse-drawn carriage to deliver food, he saw this kind of labor scene.

"Hey, Brother Yang Wu, Brother Dong, and all the big brothers from the caravan, we are here to deliver food to you. Come and eat it while it's hot."

Yu Bo ran up to Wang Xiangdong and said, "Brother Dong, come and take a break."

Wang Xiangdong wiped his sweat, put down the pickaxe, and followed Yu Bo to the side to wash his hands.

"Xiao Yu, you come and deliver the food. Who will take care of Team Leader Yang?"

"Don't worry, my uncle is back. He's accompanying Team Leader Yang. He also brought a chess set. I'm sure they're having a heated battle right now. Brother Dong, I won't be going back anytime soon. I'll stay on the construction site and work."

Wang Xiangdong looked Yu Bo up and down and said, "You look so skinny, what can you do?"

Yu Bo: "Don't underestimate me, I used to move bricks on a construction site too."