Chapter 287: Starting to Build a New Home
Tu Subo and Tu Su Minfei are far from being good men and women; they are both ruthless and venomous. Ever since the Tu Su family was convicted and exiled to this barbaric land, their bloodstained chests have been constantly sharpening terrifying blades, poised to spiral out of control at any moment.
The appearance of such a person is like putting a self-protective cage on the manic beast.
With Gu Yuexuan, the event he had been worried about might not happen.
Gu Yuexuan was completely unaware of how important she was to Cheng Jingen. When she returned home, she was collectively criticized by both the elders and the younger generation.
My heart is filled with endless sadness.
Xi Lanfang had always been gentle as clay, and even when faced with the most serious problems, she would simply bow her head and shed tears, rarely arguing with others. However, after listening to the medical advice that Tu Subo had painstakingly relayed, she erupted in a rare outburst of genuine anger.
"Tell me, what's going on? I've repeatedly stressed that you shouldn't take it lightly, and that you should remember the doctor's advice and take good care of yourself. Why won't you listen, kid?"
Yu was naturally sharp-tongued. Having long dealt with the owner of the embroidery shop, and now that she had control of the family's finances, her words became even more pointed. "Except for those dandy young men who indulge in sensual pleasures, I've never heard of anyone so young suffering from such a loss of vitality and blood, becoming so weak that their lifespan would be affected."
"Xuanxuan, what happened to you?"
Although Li was not good at speaking, she could not hide the displeasure between her brows. "You are still stubbornly saying that you are fine. If it weren't for Grandfather suppressing you, I'm afraid Tu Subo wouldn't be able to pull you away. You don't even want to see a doctor to get medicine."
Tu Subo was indeed standing on the opposite side of Gu Yuexuan this time.
He returned home, repeated Doctor Wen's advice, and then squatted beside the vegetable basket, watching coldly as Gu Yuexuan was scolded.
His own preaching seemed to have little effect, and he even felt that the rebuke from others was not harsh enough.
The little ones beside them might not understand the complicated words, but from the serious expressions of the adults, they could sense something unusual was going on. They stood in unison, their eyes revealing their disapproval of Gu Yuexuan.
Tu Suminyang said bluntly: "Sister-in-law, you are an adult, how can you be so disobedient?"
The other three little guys nodded in agreement.
Tu Su Yanting said in a gentle but serious tone: "Sister-in-law, you should listen to the advice."
Although Tu Suyunxi was young, she had a soft heart. Seeing Gu Yuexuan dejected, she ran over quietly, hugged her arms tightly, and shook her while whispering comfortingly: "Don't be afraid, sister-in-law, my second brother bought us some candy. I'll save all the candy for you to eat when you take your medicine!"
Tu Su Minxu also ran over, holding his candy bag tightly, and Tu Su Yanting followed closely behind.
Tu Su Minyang touched the few candy pieces left in his purse, his face full of regret.
He has too many children to lead.
After distributing a bag of candies to everyone, he only tasted one himself. His kindness was really beyond his ability!
Gu Yuexuan was originally feeling guilty and depressed, but surrounded by these little ones, she couldn't help but burst into laughter, and gradually a surge of courage to defend herself surged in her heart.
She coughed lightly and said, "Actually, I didn't..."
"You still dare to talk back?"
The old grandfather, who had remained silent, stared at Gu Yuexuan with deep and meaningful eyes. Her eyes flickered and she lowered her head guiltily: "Grandfather, I won't talk back."
"I was wrong. I was really wrong."
The old grandfather still looked unhappy, but he said firmly, "The doctor's orders cannot be ignored. You must take the medicine on time as prescribed."
As for the hot spring therapy mentioned by Doctor Wen, although it is not feasible for the time being, there are other alternatives.
Tu Suting, returning from the brewery, learned of this and, unwilling to remain silent, interjected enthusiastically, "Hey, it's just a matter of building a bigger tub. What's so difficult about that? Why bother looking for a carpenter?"
"Tu Su Minyang, go move the toolbox containing the hammer and saw to the backyard!"
"Tu Subo, don't just squat by the pot and stare at the fire. Come over and help move the planks so you can build a sturdy wooden barrel for your wife!"
Tu Suting was already a skilled person, so making a huge wooden barrel was a piece of cake for him.
When the waterwheel was first made, there was some high-quality wood left over. The villagers had jointly purchased this wood, and Tu Suting had promised to distribute it to everyone according to their number of people.
But the remaining materials were very limited. After distributing them to each household, the resulting pieces of wood were not even the size of a chopping board and were completely useless. It was a pity to use them for cooking, which was really frustrating.
The village chief made a decisive decision and handed all the remaining wood to the Tu Su family, and it came in handy now.
However, after the barrel was built, the next problem to be solved was the location.
During the meal, Yu said confidently, "How difficult is this?"
"I think it's really inappropriate for them to live in the stables for a long time. Since we want to improve their living conditions, why not be bold and build a new house along the side of the stables? We can make it as spacious as we want."
If it were half a year ago, she would never have dared to say such a bold statement that would require a huge investment.
After all, it is not easy to keep everyone well fed and clothed in a large family.
But now, it was said with ease.
With real money in your pocket, you will naturally feel more confident when doing things and speaking.
Mrs. Yu had a clear mind and was very shrewd in her calculations. She smiled and said, "Let's not talk about anything else. The winery alone can bring in a surplus of one hundred taels of silver in three months. What about the grain from the fields?"
"With so much grain, if we could just pick ten acres of land and sell them, the money we'd earn would be enough to build a spacious home. Wouldn't that be wonderful?" Xi Lanfang thought to himself, thinking this was a good idea. Thinking of the young couple living in the stables, he felt a pang of sadness and sympathetically agreed, "I also think it's inappropriate for them to live in the stables for so long."
"That stable was originally used to keep livestock, and the walls were drafty. Perhaps it was the cold air there that caused Xuanxuan's frailty and illness."
Gu Yuexuan was pondering the mystery, but before she could express her opinion, everyone at the table had already expressed their views, and finally they unanimously decided to start building a new house.
Tu Subo had bought a chicken to make soup tonight. He delicately placed a boneless piece of chicken into Gu Yuexuan's bowl and said calmly, "Since we've decided to build, why only one?"
"Last winter, we had no alternative but to endure hardships. Now that the situation has improved, we should take this opportunity to renovate and avoid suffering again in the winter."
After hearing this, the old grandfather showed an expression of approval on his face.
"Now that we have a surplus on the books, it's feasible to do so."
"But until the new houses are built, so many of us still need to find a temporary place to live."
If conditions permit, we naturally hope to live more comfortably.
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