Upon hearing that it would be useful, Gou Sheng immediately became happy. "Sister Yi Mian, isn't my father amazing? Just wait, with my help, we can make hundreds of them in less than two days. The workshop can use them then."
Liu Xiaoyun glanced at him and said irritably, "Today is your day off. Tomorrow you'll continue going down the mountain to learn to read. Don't even think about slacking off."
Gou Sheng immediately shrank back and whispered, "I'll help Dad when I get back tonight."
Chen Tiezhu found it amusing and stood up from the ground, leaning on his cane. He casually said, "I don't need your help. I can do it myself."
As he spoke, he slowly walked toward the woodshed. Although it was difficult for him and he needed to use a cane to support himself, stopping to rest from time to time, he was still able to walk on his own, which was much better than before when he couldn't stand up at all.
As Old Liu stirred the lard in the pot, he said with a smile, "How about it? The fish in the lotus pond should have grown quite a bit by now."
He and Gousheng often went to check on them and occasionally fed them; the fish and loaches in the lotus pond had grown quite a bit.
I estimate that it won't take more than a few months to send it to town to exchange for money.
Jiang Yimian quickly smiled and said, "Yes, the loaches and fish have grown quite a bit, and the barriers that used to block the fish are still intact and haven't been washed away by the current."
Gou Sheng immediately said proudly, "Of course, the barrier was my dad's idea, so it's naturally good."
Old Liu feigned dissatisfaction and said, "Didn't I, an old man, help?"
After eating a few bites, Gou Sheng quickly added with a smile, "My dad and great-grandfather made it, so it's naturally sturdy."
Old Liu was finally satisfied, stroking his beard and letting out a soft hum.
As everyone was chatting and laughing, Zhao Dashu returned with his mule, but his expression was not good.
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