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After more than 20 days of intensive construction, Ruan Mumu's new house is finally nearing completion. The roof beams have been installed and the roof tiles have been laid. Only the floor and bathroom inside the house still need further work.

That day, Ruan Dongyang brought Ruan Xiaojun to the new house again, carefully inspecting each room. When they reached the living room, Ruan Dongyang pointed to the floor and asked, "Xiaojun, look at this floor. Are we really going to lay blue bricks on it? That will cost a lot of money!"

Ruan Xiaojun nodded and replied, "Uncle Dongyang, Mumu said that not only the living room, but also every room, we also need to enclose a large courtyard, and the road leading from the main gate to the courtyard gate must be paved with blue bricks."

It turned out that after resting for eight days following his injury, Ruan Xiaojun announced that his foot had fully recovered. This news made Dr. Liu famous, and everyone praised him as a miracle doctor. After all, Ruan Xiaojun had injured his foot, and as the saying goes, it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, but he had fully recovered in just ten days. Only a miracle doctor could have such ability.

Since Ruan Xiaojun recovered from his foot injury, he has been in charge of making most of the decisions regarding the new house. Ruan Mumu was very insistent on laying blue bricks, so Ruan Xiaojun could only follow her advice.

Upon hearing Ruan Xiaojun's words, Ruan Dongyang frowned deeply, a look of displeasure and dissatisfaction on his face. He said in a serious tone, "How can your family listen to a child like Mumu so much? Building a house is no small matter; it will cost a lot of money!"

Ruan Xiaojun smiled, his eyes firm and confident. He replied, "Uncle Dongyang, thank you for your concern, but Mumu knows what she's doing. You don't know, all the money in our family comes from her own hard work, so we're willing to respect her decision and let her have it!"

Hearing Ruan Xiaojun's firm response, Ruan Dongyang still had doubts, but he didn't say anything more. After all, it was a family matter, and he had no right to interfere too much.

Afterwards, the two went to the area originally reserved for a toilet. Ruan Dongyang pointed to the reserved toilet stall and asked with a puzzled expression, "What should we do with this place?"

Ruan Xiaojun shook his head, indicating that he did not know. He continued, "Mumu said to keep it for now, and she will naturally make other arrangements later."

Ruan Dongyang nodded and didn't press the matter further. The two then stopped dwelling on the issue and continued to inspect other areas.

The two arrived at the back of the courtyard, which was originally used for raising poultry and livestock. Now, this spacious area was where Ruan Donghuai did carpentry.

"Uncle Donghuai, thank you for your hard work. How many more days will it take to finish everything we need?" Ruan Xiaojun asked.

Ruan Donghuai was assembling a cabinet when he stopped what he was doing, wiped the sweat from his face with a towel draped around his neck, and after thinking for a moment, replied, "If everything goes smoothly, we can finish all the work in about five days."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle Donghuai! We'll go check out other places now." After saying that, Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Dongyang went to check the waterway.

As night fell, Ruan Mumu and her family sat around the table, enjoying a sumptuous dinner.

After dinner, Ruan Mumu looked at her two older brothers and suggested, "Big brother, second brother, shall we go to the new house to work tonight?" Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Xiaohai exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement. Ruan Xiaojun smiled and said, "Great! Anyway, we don't have much to do tonight, so we can get some extra work done."

So, the family of four took advantage of the darkness to head to the new house.

Upon arriving at the new house, Ruan Mumu asked everyone to wait in the front yard. She went to the bathroom in the main house alone, then immersed her consciousness in the space. Instantly, she brought out the five squat toilets that Ruan Wanfu had prepared for her, as well as cement sand, two rechargeable 60-watt LED lights, three shovels, and three steel shovels.

With everything ready, Ruan Mumu called out to the outside, "Big brother, come in quickly."

Hearing their sister's cries, Ruan Xiaohai, Chen Donghua, and Ruan Yuangui hurriedly went into the house.

When they reached the main entrance of the house, they were suddenly struck by the bright light shining from the inner room. The three of them were stunned by what they saw and walked toward the light.

Entering the bathroom, they saw something strange and magical—an electric light. It was the first time in their lives they had ever seen such a thing, and they were all so surprised that their mouths were agape.

"Mumu, what is this? Why is it so bright?" Chen Donghua was the first to come to her senses and couldn't help but ask.

“Mom, this is called an electric light,” Ruan Mumu explained with a smile.

"What is an electric light?" Ruan Xiaohai asked impatiently, he was really curious about what it was made of.

"Starting tonight, everyone, please don't ask any questions you're curious about. I'll answer them later. Let's get back to work!" Ruan Mumu promptly stopped everyone's curiosity.

Hearing her say that, everyone refrained from asking further questions and suppressed their curiosity, nodding in agreement. After all, time was of the essence, and the task needed to be completed as soon as possible.

Although everyone was curious about what these things were, and everyone wants to know about novel things, Ruan Mumu clearly did not intend to explain further.

She knew in her heart that now was not the time to explain in detail. She would give everyone a reasonable explanation when the time was right. After all, who wouldn't be worried when these strange things appeared out of nowhere?

The lights were bright enough for everyone to see clearly, but Ruan Mumu didn't explain what to do, and everyone stared blankly at the unfamiliar objects. They didn't know what these things were, nor how to handle them. But trusting Ruan Mumu, they quietly waited for her instructions.

"Big brother, second brother, you two move these things outside the door first, just leave one behind. I'll teach you how to install this later." Ruan Mumu pointed to the five squat toilets lined up in a row. She knew her two brothers were strong, so it was perfect for them to move these things.

Following their sister's instructions, Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Xiaohai quickly moved four squat toilets outside the door. They moved swiftly and efficiently, completing the task in no time.

Next, Ruan Mumu demonstrated to everyone how to mix cement mortar and how to install a squat toilet. Although the result wasn't perfect, it was already a remarkable achievement for everyone who had never seen a squat toilet before.

"Little sister, what's this for?" After the first squat toilet was installed, Ruan Xiaojun couldn't help but ask curiously.

Ruan Mumu asked with a grin, "Big brother, guess?"

Ruan Xiaojun shook his head, indicating that he couldn't understand it anymore. Ruan Mumu looked at her mother and second brother, who also looked confused.

"Then I'll reveal the answer!" Ruan Mumu looked at the three of them with a smile. "This is called a squat toilet, which is similar to a chamber pot when we relieve ourselves, except that we squat to do it. After we've finished, we flush with water, and the waste flows down the drain into the pool we dug outside. Normally, the outer room of this toilet is used as our washroom, and the inner room is used for showering and relieving ourselves. We won't have to go to that stinking outhouse anymore."

After listening to Ruan Mumu's explanation, the three of them finally understood the function and benefits of this squat toilet.

"This thing is amazing! Such a treasure is absolutely unique in our Northern Sheng Dynasty!" Ruan Xiaohai exclaimed excitedly, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and surprise. He circled the brand-new squat toilet several times, as if admiring a rare treasure.

Chen Donghua smiled and nodded, but then said seriously, "Even if it's one of a kind, it's not something to show off. We must keep all the new and interesting things in our family a secret and not tell others about them casually, so as not to cause unnecessary speculation or trouble, understand?" She earnestly educated the children, hoping they would understand the deeper meaning behind her words.

Ruan Xiaojun and Ruan Xiaohai nodded quickly, indicating that they understood their mother's meaning. They knew that some special items in the house might attract attention from outsiders, and if they were not protected, it could lead to unnecessary trouble.

“Mother, we know, it’s our family secret,” Ruan Xiaojun replied firmly.

“Yes, we won’t tell anyone,” Ruan Xiaohai echoed.

Ruan Mumu looked at her family with gratitude, her heart filled with warmth. She knew how precious their trust and support were. So, she said sincerely, "Mother, eldest brother, second brother, thank you for your trust in me. I hope you won't ask about the origin of these things now; I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation later. Just know that we are family, and I only hope to make your lives more comfortable." Her eyes revealed firmness and determination.

Chen Donghua, Ruan Xiaojun, and Ruan Xiaohai all nodded, expressing their understanding and support. They believed Ruan Mumu had her reasons and were willing to wait for her explanation.

In the following hours, Ruan Mumu led her family in installing the squat toilets. After more than three hours of hard work, they finally finished the task. The five squat toilets were installed securely and neatly, adding a touch of freshness to the home.

Ruan Mumu stood to the side, looking at her work with satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment welling up inside her. She knew that these small changes would bring more convenience and comfort to her family. And the trust and unity among family members would become the strongest support in the days to come.