"Honey, now that Ping An's marriage is finally settled, we need to start building this house!"
The eldest son is getting married soon, and the second son's wife is also coming back.
"This place is a bit cramped."
Pan Cuiping couldn't stop smiling; the smile on her lips never stopped.
"Yes, yes, we need to hurry up and build it." Yu Dazhu nodded.
"Dad, here's two thousand yuan. Please keep it safe. We're leaving the task of building our new house to you."
Yu Chengyuan turned around, went inside, took out a wad of cash, and handed it to his father.
Whether my older brother gets married or not, this house will still be built.
Yu Dazhu took the money, his rough hands stroking the stack of banknotes, his eyes full of longing for the new house: "Chengyuan, I know what I'm doing. I'll go talk to the village chief and ask the villagers to help build the house."
Yu Dazhu carefully put the money away.
"Yes, we can also ask the village chief's family to come and help."
We shouldn't just provide meals without paying wages like we used to do when people built houses; otherwise, people will inevitably have some complaints.
You should tell everyone that not only will you be provided with lunch, but you'll also receive two yuan a day for your work.
The master craftsman will be given three yuan, which will increase everyone's enthusiasm.
Building houses is also faster.
Yu Chengyuan estimated that the house could be completed in less than ten days.
"Okay, I'll listen to you, second brother."
I'll talk to the village chief later and ask him to find some hardworking and capable young men to come and help."
Yu Dazhu thought his youngest son was right; people are more motivated to work if they get paid.
"Dad, we can hire young laborers, and it doesn't matter if the senior laborers are a bit older, as long as they are skilled and experienced."
Also, you should ask the village chief to be the supervisor, and say that Uncle Zhou volunteered. We'll give him some wages then.
Younger people are not as experienced as older people, and they may not be able to do the work as well as the older ones.
As for having the village chief act as the supervisor, it's because he is the village chief and has some authority.
Yu Dazhu nodded, "The second brother is indeed more thoughtful."
I'm going to the village chief's house now.
Oh, and you two brothers shouldn't forget to visit your sister in Shangfeng Village.
It would be best to bring her back to stay for a couple of days.
Yu Chengyuan nodded. "Dad, we understand. We won't forget."
Seeing that his son hadn't forgotten the important matter, Yu Dazhu finished his instructions and went to the village chief's house.
"Mom, you should ask Aunt Zhou and Sister Chunyan to come and help us cook lunch."
We'll give them two yuan a day.
The vegetables are from our own garden, and we catch our own fish and shrimp. As for the meat, I'll buy it.
Pan Cuilian nodded, then asked in surprise, "I've remembered everything you said. I'll go and tell your Aunt Zhou and Chunyan tonight."
By the way, are you two brothers going to see your sister?
How come I didn't know?
I was originally planning to build a new house and then bring your eldest sister over to live with us for a while!
Since you're going, I'll go with you!
When Pan Cuilian heard that the two brothers were going to visit their eldest daughter who had gotten married, she thought of going too.
I haven't seen my eldest daughter for three years.
I wonder if she's doing well!
"Mother, you shouldn't go. The mountain roads there are rugged and difficult to travel."
My older brother and I rode our bicycles there.
Bicycles had to be left at the villagers' homes at the foot of the mountain, and then people would have to travel over mountains and valleys to reach the eldest sister's house.
"You stay home and wait. I'll cook something nice tonight; maybe I'll bring my older sister back!"
Yu Chengyuan thought it best for the two brothers to go and check on the situation first.
"Alright then! I'll wait at home. If your sister has children, bring them over and let them stay for a few days."
You and your older brother will sleep in one room, and your older sister and her child will sleep in your room.
Anyway, your wife won't be back for another two days.
Pan Cuilian smiled and began making the arrangements.
"Okay, Mother, we're leaving now. You should go find Sister Chunyan first!"
Yu Chengyuan readily agreed.
The two of them brought all the things they had bought, mainly food.
Yu Chengyuan and his older brother set off on their bicycles.
Along the way, a gentle breeze brushed their faces, bringing a touch of coolness.
Yu Chengyuan turned to his elder brother and asked, "Brother, what do you think of that blind date, Hao Xiaohe?"
Yu Pingan smiled憨厚ly and said, "The girl is very nice."
She doesn't seem like the vain type, it's just that her mother isn't very nice!
Seeing his elder brother's response, Yu Chengyuan didn't say anything more, knowing that his elder brother had also been deceived by Hao Xiaohe's appearance.
But in his heart, he was thinking that he had to find out the truth about Xiao He, otherwise he would never feel at ease.
He secretly planned to go to his wife's place when he got back that night and ask her for advice.
My wife is so smart, she'll definitely find a way.
More than an hour later, they arrived at the foot of the mountain and left their bicycles at a farmer's house.
The road was rugged and uneven, almost like crossing mountains, so it was impossible to ride a bicycle.
The family my older sister married into really lived in a remote mountain valley. If it weren't for my sister marrying into that family, she probably would never have been able to find a wife in her entire life.
More than an hour later, the two finally arrived at the sister's house.
However, what they saw before them enraged them.
I saw my sister being verbally abused by her mother-in-law.
Her husband then proceeded to beat his sister severely.
The older sister could only helplessly hide and beg for mercy; her clothes were torn and her hair was in a mess.
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