Chapter 104 105. Building a House

Jin Qianqian took out the sketch she had just drawn after dinner and said, "Master Ding, this is the house we want to build. I wonder if it will work?"

After Ding Er finished reading the whole painting, he looked up at Jin Qianqian in surprise, "This painting is wonderful, all the details are so clear, it can be built, but aren't these walls a bit wasteful?"

After all, this house is built in the village. Is it really a good idea to build the wall as high as the house?

"In this case, the wall will cost a lot of materials and a lot more silver."

Gu Wenheng, “I like quietness, so building the wall higher not only ensures safety, but also blocks out some noise.

But you also know that we just arrived and are unfamiliar with the place, so we may need to rely on you for a lot of materials."

“…”

The two sides went back and forth, and by the time things were settled and a time was agreed upon, night had fallen.

Jin Qianqian also ordered a table of food from the inn's kitchen early on.

When the dishes were being served, Gu Wenheng saw Li Cuicui who had just returned from shopping outside, and hurried over to help her take the items off her shoulders, "Mom, why did you go out alone? Where's Dad?"

"Don't mention it. Your father insisted that his arm hurt again. I think he was just being lazy. What are you doing down there? Have you bought everything?"

Jin Qianqian told him about finding someone to build the house. "I'm preparing to eat now. Come and have some with me, mom!"

Anyway, those people were planning to have a couple of drinks, so Jin Qianqian ordered another meal to take back to her room. Now it seemed that she could only stay here with her mother-in-law.

Li Cuicui was stunned. When repairing a house, everyone would ask some relatives and friends for help. At most, they would find a foreman who knew about building houses to look after the whole thing.

"This will cost a lot of money, right?" Li Cuicui was a little worried. Although she didn't know the couple's real financial situation, this was too wasteful.

Jin Qianqian couldn't help but smile when she thought of the price the foreman had just quoted. It was almost the same size as the courtyard they had just bought, but it only cost thirty-five taels to build a large blue brick and tile house.

What makes her even happier is that the washroom and toilet can be built according to her own ideas. The cost is much different from that in the present world.

"We all have a plan in mind. Once we have sorted out the family affairs, my husband still wants to continue his studies. We need to make the family stable, and he won't have to worry about anything."

Li Cuicui was shocked by the news one after another, "Seventh Brother still wants to continue to take the exam for the scholar degree?"

Gu Wenheng nodded with a smile. According to the memories he received, the old scholar really did his best over the years and handed over everything he could.

But now as long as he continues to review and consolidate his handwriting, he still has the confidence.

Jin Qianqian, "If it weren't for the drought in the past few years, and the previous national mourning, maybe my husband would have already become a scholar. Now that his life is settled, my husband would also like to give it a try."

"..." Li Cuicui fell silent. Her family had no ability and no way to provide for the family. Now all the family assets were brought by their daughter-in-law, and as a mother-in-law, she could not say anything.

"Mom, these are all good news. Let's go. The dishes over there are already being prepared, and ours should be almost ready." Jin Qianqian took Li Cuicui and walked directly to the corner where her food was placed.

Gu Wenheng, "I have already sent a copy to Dad, and Mom happens to be here with Qianqian."

"Don't be so extravagant. We still have the wild vegetable cakes we made before. Just add some boiled water and the problem will be solved." Although she was happy, Li Cuicui still muttered a few words out of habit.

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Jin Qianqian had expected to face sour words early the next morning, but when she actually faced others greeting her with smiles, she felt a little uncomfortable.

"What medicine did your sisters-in-law take? They smiled at me so kindly early in the morning, but why do I feel my hair stand on end?"

Gu Wenheng, "No matter what they are up to, if we don't move, they will get restless."

Jin Qianqian agreed with this and waited calmly in the team.

Unexpectedly, these people surrounded Li Cuicui and asked questions.

"Mom, did Lao Qi really take you to stay at an inn? Are they staying in a large dormitory?"

"It shouldn't be that serious. At least we should give mom and her family a room. How can we let mom and dad suffer this?"

Li Cuicui, "What's the matter? You also want to be filial to your parents? Then your father and I can stay for a few more days."

"Look at what mother said," Liu Liu, "We are just concerned. We are afraid that Lao Qi and his wife will have some money and try their best to build it. There is still a long time to live, and we can't let it all go to waste."

Li Xiaohua, "That's right. We have to build a house and settle down right away. It will cost a lot of money. Each family only gets ten taels of silver as settlement fee. How can we afford it?"

"Yes, mother," Liu Liu pursed her lips, "Look, we have many children in our family, and Xiaohua is just a girl. We need an extra room at least. What can we do with this little money?

If Old Seven has some extra money, I wonder if I can borrow some first?"

Li Cuicui said coldly, "I advise you not to focus on others all day. If you are not rich, then just keep things simple. Don't forget that you are all brothers who have separated from each other. Don't be too greedy."

"Mom, we don't like what you said," Li Xiaohua's face turned cold, "We are all brothers. His son is doing well, so what if he helps his brothers?

They are all family members, so could it be that Old Seven really won't need these brothers in the future?"

Li Cuicui, "Do I look so stupid? You want to use me to offend Old Seven so that you can benefit. How can such a good thing happen?

I have already said before that I don’t care about your affairs, if you want to speak up, go and speak up yourself.”

The two sisters-in-law looked at each other. The seventh brother's wife had a big mouth, and coupled with the seventh brother's protectiveness towards his son, how could they get anything good?

As the place became increasingly desolate, everyone's heart began to grow colder.

"Captain Li, has no one ever walked this road before?" Looking at the constable leading the team in front still clearing the way with a machete, Gu Sanbu finally couldn't help but ask.

"..." Li Yong touched his nose, "You all know the situation. Usually no one wants to come here, but don't worry, we will come to take a look every year."

Everyone: “…” Is there any difference?

They stopped at several places during the trip. Li Yong asked the temporary village chief to bring the people into the village and let them arrange their own assignments, and then gave them the records when they returned.

Jin Qianqian, “In fact, this kind of rescue seems to be much more humane than what is recorded in history. Not only does it provide money for resettlement, but it also exempts people from taxes.

Now we don’t even need to buy land, we can just allocate land and build houses, which solves most of the problems.”

Gu Wenheng, "Don't be too optimistic. They say that the original houses can be repaired, but after so many years, how many houses can be preserved?"

(End of this chapter)