Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

"What's wrong, Brother Biao? Is something the matter?"

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Wu Biao, their eyes filled with doubt.

Mingyu raised his hand to his forehead, sighed, and then took two steps forward and said, "Madam came here today to ask about something: does anyone in our family know how to fire a brick kiln?"

"The lady said if it can burn..."

"I can."

Before Mingyu could finish speaking, a tall man raised his hand and stepped forward.

With a hint of excitement on his face, he said, "My ancestors owned several brick kilns. Our family has been making bricks since my grandfather's generation. I know this craft..."

“Niu Dagou, stop talking nonsense. I’m from the same village as you, and I’ve never heard of your family making brick kilns. Don’t make things up just to get some benefits.”

"Madam, you're so wise and understanding, don't let this boy fool you. He used to be a scoundrel in the village, never doing anything. His father was even..."

"you shut up."

With a face flushed red with anger, the man named Niu Dagou glared at the short man who had slandered him.

This man is named Huang Hu. He is indeed from the same village as him, but he is the real scoundrel. How could his family casually reveal their so-called brick kiln skills?

He wouldn't have said that if it weren't for his wife!

Because he was bad at talking, Niu Dagou was left speechless by Huang Hu's glib tongue.

The two were at an impasse, and the people around them were happy to watch the spectacle.

……

"You really know how to fire a brick kiln."

A clear female voice rang out, and Wu Biao and his companion bowed to Meng Tong as she walked out.

"Madam, I'm sorry to have disturbed you."

"It's nothing." Waving his hand, Meng Tong looked at the bewildered Niu Dagou and asked again, "You really know how to fire a brick kiln?"

"Yes, I will."

"Madam, don't listen to his nonsense. I'm from the same village as him, and I've never heard of anything like this..."

"you shut up."

Meng Tong's sharp gaze swept over the hunched-over Huang Hu, and he had a very bad impression of him.

Typical petty behavior.

A chilling aura emanated from him, and Meng Tong glanced at Huang Hu, saying sternly, "You don't need to tell me how to judge."

"Yes, yes, I was wrong."

With his head down, Huang Hu shrank back into the crowd. He had lost his previous arrogance, but when he saw Niu Dagou talking confidently in front of Meng Tong, he felt extremely unbalanced.

Why is it that such a quiet, unassuming person can gain the lady's favor?

He was not reconciled.

Meng Tong ignored Huang Hu's resentment, but when he took away Niu Dagou and two other men who knew a little about brick kiln work, he called Wu Biao over.

"Keep an eye on that guy named Huang Hu, if necessary..."

A murderous glint flashed in his eyes; Meng Tong had already given him a chance.

If he dares to sow discord among others, Meng Tong will have Wu Biao kill him without hesitation.

"Yes, Madam, rest assured I will keep a close eye on him." With a serious expression, Wu Biao bowed and said, "I will not cause you any trouble."

"Okay, then I'll be going now. If you need anything in the future, just tell Bai Ye and it will let me know."

"Yes."

Concealing his surprise, Wu Biao's admiration for Meng Tong rose to a new level.

People who can live peacefully with tigers are truly extraordinary.

……

After leaving Xiangshui Village, Meng Tong led three men, including Niu Dagou, toward the brick kiln in town.

On the way, Meng Tong also briefly inquired about the situation of the other two.

They are two brothers who used to be from Dayan Village, a village with a very small population of less than fifty people, located in a mountain valley within Xiangshui Village.

To make a living, the two brothers came to Laoshan Town with their father when they were very young, and their workplace happened to be a brick kiln.

This was a godsend for Meng Tong. Although the two of them didn't know much about brick kiln technology, they were very familiar with the other processes.

And so, by a twist of fate, a small team was formed to fire a brick kiln.

The two brothers both have the surname Yan; one is named Yan Zhong and the other Yan Ge.

Meng Tong thought the name was... great!

It took less than an hour to get to the town.

Heading straight to the brick kiln, Meng Tong first found them a fairly clean and sturdy house to stay in.

"Madam, is our task simply to make bricks?"

"Well, that's how it is for now." Looking at Yan Jing's serious expression, Meng Tong jokingly asked, "Are you scared? It's just the three of you living here."

"Don't be afraid, we will complete the mission well."

Yan Ge, who has a relatively outgoing personality, leaned over and said loudly.

The boy was only seventeen or eighteen years old, but he was full of vitality, and even Meng Tong was infected by him.

"Okay, then I hope you can give me a surprise when I come over in five days."

As Meng Tong spoke, he glanced at Niu Dagou, seemingly unintentionally.

The man was not old and had an ordinary appearance. He seemed not to understand the implication in Meng Tong's words.

He said firmly to Meng Tong, "We will."

"Okay, I've arranged all the food and other necessities for you. If you're short of anything, just let me know next time you come, and I'll try my best to get it for you."

"Yes, thank you ma'am."

All three are straightforward people, which makes them easy for Meng Tong to get along with.

After giving them a brief explanation, Meng Tong returned to Duanshan Village.

She still managed to get quite a few things done in less than a day.

……

Duanshan Village.

Because the weather wasn't very good, Lu Chuan didn't go out into the village or fields. The men took care of the children and put them to a nap.

Lu Chuan sat on a chair by the window. The clean table was covered with white cotton, and on one side were neatly arranged strips of cloth and cut waterproof fabric.

After Meng Tong's failed attempt to make sanitary napkins in the valley, the task was handed over to Lu Chuan.

Whenever he had nothing to do, the man would take it out to study it. He had already made several designs while in the valley. Although they weren't very good, they were still an improvement.

Meng Tong didn't mind using it either, and would use it during her period, then tell Lu Chuan about her experience.

This is the sixth time Lu Chuan has made improvements.

Compared to the initial problems of thickness, uneven cotton distribution, and easy leakage, he has already solved two of them.

Lu Chuan didn't know how to fix this side leakage.

In the quiet wooden cabin, the man looked down intently, pondering the object in his hands.

The light shone on the man's deep and sculpted features, with a few stray hairs drooping over his long eyelashes.

Meng Tong stood outside the window, wanting to reach out and take it from the man's long eyelashes, but the atmosphere was also incredibly alluring.

"came back."

"Ah... what are you doing!"

Lu Chuan suddenly spoke, pulling Meng Tong out of her thoughts. The woman's cheeks flushed slightly as she pushed open the door and walked towards him.

"Your period is due in a few days, and I'm thinking of doing some more research to make you more comfortable."