Mr. Li put down his chopsticks and looked at his granddaughter.

"Master, I want to tidy up that barren mountain, and I'd like to ask you and uncle for help!"

When everyone heard this, they all looked at Li Yan: "I plan to build a row of houses at the foot of the mountain. After the houses are built, I plan to raise some livestock!"

Wu disapproved, "Why raise livestock? They're so precious. What do they eat? What do they drink? Do you know how to take care of them? This isn't something you can just do on the spur of the moment!"

Li Yan refused to give up and said, "Grandma, it's hard to support our family of three with just the few acres of land we have, not to mention that my dad still has to study for the imperial examinations. I plan to raise a few pigs first, and then some chickens! We'll all be growing on this mountain!"

Old Master Li pondered for a moment and said, "Erya is right. It's not impossible. Your milk-raising livestock is one of the best in our village!"

After that, he asked Wu: "Old woman, please work harder and help take care of the crops in the future. Erlang's family is not the type to take care of the crops!"

Li Yan smiled and picked up a piece of meat and put it in Wu's bowl. "Grandma, thank you for your hard work! I won't let you work for nothing. I'll pay you when the time comes!"

Seeing that the old man agreed, Mrs. Wu did not object.

Li Yan took the opportunity to tell her plan: "Let's surround the mountain and then close the gate. We can do whatever we want in the mountain without anyone else being able to stop us!"

As everyone listened to Li Yan's plan, Li Dalang said worriedly, "But if we do what you said, it would be a huge project. How long will it take for us to complete it with just a few people?"

"There's no rush to find someone. I drew a picture. Please take a look and see if it's feasible. If there's no problem, we can talk about other things later!" Li Yan said as she went back to the house and took out the picture she had drawn long ago.

Everyone gathered around Li Yan's drawing. Even with just a few simple strokes, they could still make out a row of houses at the foot of a mountain, with a mountain stream flowing in front of them. Not far from the houses was a chicken coop, and next to it, a spacious piggery.

Li Yan pointed to an empty space and said to the group, "I think when we have some free time, we can dig a fish pond next to it. We can not only raise fish but also grow some lotus roots in it!"

Mr. Li looked at his granddaughter talking as if he saw his own father alive.

After Li Yan finished speaking about her plan, she asked Old Master Li, "Master, what do you think of what I just said?"

Old Master Li's reminiscence was interrupted by his granddaughter. He coughed and said, "I think we should do as Erya said. Tomorrow, Dalang, come with me to take a look over there and choose a suitable place to build a house first!"

Since Mr. Li had spoken, several people responded.

After finishing his meal, Mr. Li returned to the next room with satisfaction.

Li Erlang looked at his daughter and asked, "Why didn't you discuss this with me beforehand?"

Li Yan said sweetly, "Dad, you're busy every day now. Grandpa and uncle are here to take care of things at home, so don't worry about it!"

"According to your current plan, it will definitely cost a lot. Where will you get the money? You can't ask your grandparents to subsidize our family, right?"

Lin then said to Li Erlang, "This kid is getting bolder and bolder. He told Li Erlang about the money Li Yan made today!"

Li Erlang shook his head and instructed: "In that case, then go ahead and do it. If there is anything, please discuss it with me when I come back!"

Seeing that her father agreed, Li Yan quickly nodded in agreement.