Chapter 150: Finding Someone to Build a House
"You're probably dreaming!"
Qiao Qiqi couldn't wait to curse, "We spent real money to buy this food, why should we share it with you just because of your words?"
She couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"Just because I'm your elder, what's wrong with that?"
Pei's second uncle said confidently, "You don't give us food, are you planning to starve us to death?"
"What wild vegetables and fruits on this mountain can't be eaten? We are not your parents, so why should we take care of your food and drink? If you want to live, go find food for yourself!"
Qiao Qiqi won't indulge them!
The second uncle of the Pei family looked at the mother of the Pei family who was sitting on the stone nearby and said, "Sister-in-law, please take care of your eldest daughter-in-law. She really has no respect for her elders!"
"My daughter-in-law is very good. She is right. Second uncle, have you forgotten that you took the initiative to sever ties with our eldest wife?"
Mother Pei glanced at Qiao Qiqi and said softly.
In the past, she had endured it all for the sake of the Pei family's harmony, but now that things have turned out like this, she doesn't need to endure it anymore!
Pei Shaoling looked at his second uncle coldly and said, "If you want to die, then come and bother me again! That thatched cottage over there, you and the Zhao family can share one. You can handle the rest of the matter on your own!"
The murderous intent emanating from him frightened the second uncle of the Pei family so much that he took a few steps back and dared not to pester him anymore.
"Brother, although this place is barren, it is also the safest place. Once the house is built, you can go about your business with peace of mind!"
These days, Pei Shaoan and Pei Shaoming rarely come near Pei Shaoling.
They knew that their survival along the way was all thanks to their eldest brother and sister-in-law.
"Well, luckily it doesn't rain much here. I'll clean up the thatched hut first and let my mother and the others live there. The others can just bear with it until the house is built."
Pei Shaoling pointed to two thatched huts not far away and said, "Let mother and the others stay in one, and let Sister Zhou and the others stay in the other."
"Master, that's not necessary! We servants are tough and have thick skin, so you guys should stay here!"
Gu Changsheng and Mrs. Zhou’s man Zhou Jingyu stepped forward and said.
"It doesn't matter. We are all men, so we should give priority to women and children!"
Pei Shaoming on the side said loudly, "Once the house is built, we can all move in!"
The rocky beach was very large. Qiao Qiqi took a rough look at it and planned to divide half of it among the second and third branches of the Pei family and the Zhao family.
She plans to build three houses on the remaining land.
For one's own family, one must build a large house with left and right wing rooms. For the three members of the Gu and Zhou families, each family can just build a house with two bedrooms and a living room.
Finally, Qiao Qiqi looked at the stream beside the rocky beach with satisfaction.
This stream is the place that makes her most satisfied.
You know, water is the first element for survival.
I didn't expect that there would be such a clear stream in this cold and bitter place. It's really rare.
Soon, Mrs. Zhou’s meal was ready!
During the meal, Qiao Qiqi looked at Gu Changsheng and said, "Brother Gu, now that we've reached our destination, I plan to build a house for you and the Zhou family. I'll return all the contracts you signed. Thanks to your care along the way, we can relax a lot these days."
Gu Changsheng and Zhou Jingyu exchanged a glance, "Madam, since we have come here with you, we will definitely follow you wholeheartedly!"
"Yes, Madam, you and the old lady are still short of people. Even if you return the indenture to us, we will still be your servants!"
Mrs. Zhou on the side said quickly.
"Madam, I believe the Crown Prince is no ordinary person. He will surely rise to prominence in the future! I am willing to lend my full support!"
Zhou Jingyu, with a slightly pale face, said quietly.
Pei Shaoling curled his lips, "Mr. Zhou is right. When I return to the capital, would you like to go with me?"
"certainly!"
Zhou Jingyu was firm and resolute!
After dinner, Pei Shaoan and his men started to clean up the two thatched huts.
The Zhao family over there also got a room and quickly cleaned it up.
Only the second and third uncles of the Pei family had never done physical work since they were young, and they just stared at the thatched hut.
In the end, it was the Zhao family who took pity on the daughter who married Pei's second uncle as his second wife and helped to clean up the house.
Qiao Qiqi and Pei Shaoling went to the headman's house.
With a thought, she took out two pieces of fine cloth obtained in Youzhou City from the space.
She intended to give these two pieces of cloth as a gift to the head of the village, Sun.
After all, we are new here and are unfamiliar with the place.
If you want to do something, you should first ask the right person here.
As the saying goes, the hand that takes someone's food will break, and the mouth that eats someone's food will be soft.
In the future, they will have to stay in Yandong Village for a while, and they will still need Sun Lizheng's place!
Sure enough, when Sun Lizheng saw the two pieces of fine cloth, his expression softened a lot.
After hearing the purpose of the two people's visit, he immediately agreed to find craftsmen who could build a house for them.
"But, since you came from the capital, do you have any money on you?"
Sun Li, who was sitting in the main hall of his house, was looking at Pei Shaoling and Qiao Qiqi.
Judging from their attire, they didn't seem to be in a mess at all, but rather looked quite noble!
"Of course! If Sun Lizheng can help with this, we'll treat the whole village to a feast after the house is repaired, okay?"
Qiao Qiqi smiled and said, "We have people to build it. Do you think we can find someone to build it within three days?"
"Well, three houses. Time is a bit tight, but it's no problem. As long as the money is in place, everything will be fine. I'll go to the town to find someone for you later, but you need a deposit."
Sun Lizheng thought for a moment and said.
"Is one hundred taels enough?"
Qiao Qiqi took out the banknotes she had prepared long ago from her sleeve and handed them to the other party, "If it's not enough, I'll give you the rest after the house is built!"
"That's enough! One hundred taels is enough to build three large houses! There are plenty of stones here, so we can save a lot of money on materials!"
Sun Lizheng happily took the banknotes from Qiao Qiqi and said, "Since you two are so forthcoming, I will definitely get this done for you as soon as possible."
"Then I'll have to trouble Sun Lizheng!"
Qiao Qiqi smiled faintly.
In fact, she knew in her heart that if she used the hundred taels to hire someone to repair the house, there would definitely be some left.
After all, there are stones all over the ground, and we still have a lot of manpower on our side.
However, some small profits can win over a lot of people, so it’s not a loss.
"By the way, where are the officials who came to eat at your place at noon?"
Pei Shaoling asked about An Lei and the others.
"Oh, those officials are resting in the side rooms. I'll let them stay for a few days. My daughter is getting married in three days, so I'll stay and treat them to a wedding drink."
Sun Lizheng said cheerfully, "It just so happens that you sent me these two pieces of fine brocade, so I'll use them as my dowry!"
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