Wang Xiaolan thought that there were only a few days left before she left for school, so she wanted to finish the house repair work as soon as possible. For this reason, she had been spinning like a top in recent days, and was almost too busy to keep her feet on the ground.
Every morning, just after daybreak, Wang Xiaolan would hurriedly get up, wash up, and after a simple breakfast, she would start to boil medicine for Grandma Qian and her elders. After boiling the medicine, she would give them acupuncture treatment.
After finishing these tasks, Wang Xiaolan immediately rushed to the house under renovation. There were busy figures everywhere, workers mixing cement, carrying bricks, and cutting wood... and Wang Xiaolan took the initiative to take on the responsibility of logistical support.
She was busy handing tools and water to the workers, helping to clean up debris and garbage at the construction site, and buying missing materials and supplies.
Whenever Wang Xiaolan sees the renovated areas, she feels a strong sense of satisfaction. The once dilapidated walls are now smooth and flat, and the rickety doors and windows have been replaced. The entire room has been completely renovated and filled with vitality and vigor.
Behind these changes, it is inseparable from the superb craftsmanship of Master Zhang and his brother. Wang Xiaolan couldn't help but admire them sincerely: "Master Zhang and his brother are really amazing! This work is really amazing, absolutely unique!"
Wang Xiaolan asked in confusion, "Master Zhang, your brother's craftsmanship is so good, there should still be a market for it in the countryside."
Master Zhang sighed deeply and said slowly, "Alas! In this countryside, there are so few people willing to hire us to make furniture and repair houses. Even if someone comes to ask us to work, we can't pay much. If they are from the same brigade, the best we can do is exchange work points with them.
"And those who weren't from the same brigade worked so hard all day, and in the end, all they could earn was a mere two cups of rice! If you calculate it that way, they wouldn't earn much in the whole year."
"We have several children to support at home, the oldest one is in fifth grade. Originally, I was thinking of letting him drop out of school after he finished elementary school and come home to help earn work points to support the family. After all, life was tight. But who would have thought that the college entrance examination would be reinstated. So after thinking it over, I decided to let this child continue to study for a few more years. Maybe he will have the potential to get into university in the future."
Wang Xiaolan smiled and said, "Master Zhang, your idea is good. Just persevere! The college entrance examination has been resumed now, and better days are still ahead. Don't lose your skills. They will definitely be of great use in the future."
Master Zhang nodded and said, "I thought so too, that's why I asked my brother to come to the city to make a living. After all, he can earn more money than in the countryside."
Just as Wang Xiaolan was chatting with Master Zhang, Granny Qian came over with a pot of freshly boiled water.
Seeing this, Wang Xiaolan hurried forward and said, "Grandma Qian, don't do these things. I can take care of them." Then she took the kettle from Grandma Qian and poured water for Master Zhang and the others.
Granny Qian said, "Young lady, please don't be so polite. You give us two old people acupuncture and moxibustion every day and send us medicine. Now my husband and I are getting better and better. Your skills are better than those of doctors in big hospitals. It's a pity that you don't go to the hospital to treat others."
Wang Xiaolan smiled and said, "How can I compare with the doctors in big hospitals? I can only treat minor illnesses and pains."
Master Zhang said, "Grandma Qian is right. Comrade Wang is truly capable. Just now, on my way back from buying materials, I saw Comrade Wang saving someone, and the onlookers were all praising her!"
When Wang Xiaolan heard this, she looked incredulous and said, "You just saw it."
Master Zhang nodded and said, "Because my tricycle is loaded with materials, I can't help you. When I heard you said you wanted to call a doctor, I asked a young man to help call a doctor."
Wang Xiaolan said, "I thought the doctor would come so quickly. It turns out you invited him. Thank you so much!"
Master Zhang asked, "How is that old man now?"
Wang Xiaolan said, "She is no longer in danger of death."
Granny Qian said, "Young lady, you are so kind-hearted. You will surely be rewarded in the future."
Over the next few days, Wang Xiaolan worked tirelessly in the kitchen, preparing meals for the hardworking workers. She was meticulous in selecting ingredients, carefully choosing fresh vegetables and high-quality meat and fish.
Meat dishes are always the main attraction on every table. Sometimes it’s the delicious braised fish, the rich sauce enveloping the juicy and tender fish meat, making your mouth water.
Sometimes it is the fragrant braised pork, with an attractive bright red color and an intoxicating melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Not only that, each dish is seasoned just right, with the right amount of saltiness, and the combination of various spices is the icing on the cake, bringing out the deliciousness of the food itself to the extreme.
Faced with such a hearty and delicious meal, the workers were naturally highly motivated. Knowing Wang Xiaolan's dedication and care, they worked extra hard, seemingly possessing boundless energy. Everyone worked together to ensure the project progressed smoothly.
Just as the house repairs were about to be completed, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing gently.
Grandma Qian's son and daughter-in-law came specially to take the two elderly people to settle in Hai City. However, unexpectedly, faced with this tempting proposal, Grandpa Qian and Grandma Qian showed obvious hesitation and reluctance.
Qian Senlin noticed that his parents were somewhat reluctant and said, "Mom, didn't you write to me a long time ago asking me not to pick you up? Now it seems to me that you are a little reluctant."
Granny Qian said, "That was in the past. Okay, I won't say anymore."
Granny Qian, after spending this period of time with Wang Xiaolan, the old couple spent an extremely happy and warm time here.
Especially Granny Qian, she and Wang Xiaolan have established a special and deep emotional bond. The relationship between the two is so close that they are like real mother and daughter.
On weekdays, they do housework together, chat, and share little interesting things in life; Wang Xiaolan cares deeply for Granny Qian and takes good care of her diet and daily life;
Qian Granny also regarded Wang Xiaolan as her own sweetheart, always caring about her and giving her endless love and support. This harmonious and happy way of getting along made the two elders deeply intoxicated and unable to let go.
Granny Qian knew that she had already sold the house to Wang Xiaolan. Besides, she was still living in a free house. She knew that she was disturbing Wang Xiaolan a lot here and felt embarrassed, but she just didn't want to leave.
Granny Qian called Wang Xiaolan to the backyard, took off a jade bracelet from her hand and put it into Wang Xiaolan's hand, saying, "My daughter, you must accept it. This is the bracelet I got married with."
Wang Xiaolan refused to accept it, and Granny Qian whispered, "This is my gift. Don't push it back and forth like this. Don't let my daughter-in-law and the others see it, otherwise she will have an opinion."
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