Chapter 999 The True Heart
The Tian family has done many outrageous and bizarre things. Tian Dali was actually a mama's boy. Fortunately, he woke up in time, otherwise he would have been drained of his lifeblood and devoured by the Tian family.
What surprised Lin Yuesha the most was Tian Wazi. Despite being born into the Tian family's environment, Tian Wazi didn't turn out badly and was very sensible.
Lin Yuesha took a liking to Tianwazi and had him run errands, delivering messages to Zhao Jingya. She also had him learn to read and do accounting from the steward of the Zhao family's villa. Since he was a promising talent, she decided not to waste his time.
The road by the sea was uneven, so Lin Yuesha spent a lot of money to repair it with blue bricks to make it easier for soldiers with physical ailments to travel.
Tian Dali came from the blue brick road, so there's no need to worry about him twisting his ankle.
To accommodate his difficulty walking, Qi Heng set up a small shed not far from the dock and served him tea.
Lin Yuesha noticed that Qi Heng was much more down-to-earth now than before, compared to his previous aloofness.
When Tian Dali arrived, he first bowed to Lin Yuesha.
During his time at the shipyard, Lin Yuesha took care of all the trivial matters of his life, including food and clothing.
The room was fully equipped with window screens, mosquito nets, mosquito coils, and other supplies. Lin Yuesha even brought in black soil to plant flowers and plants near the window to prevent mosquitoes.
When the weather is nice, after lunch, the craftsmen go back to their rooms for a nap, and then air out their quilts before starting work.
Although there are elderly women specifically responsible for washing clothes, everyone is a working person and prefers to do it themselves rather than bother others.
When brothers are together, they work with more energy, helping each other out. After work in the evening, they get together with three or five like-minded friends to grill fish and shrimp by the sea and have a couple of drinks.
Tian Dali was very satisfied with his current life and had no intention of going back. Even if he wasn't paid, he was willing to stay and work at the shipyard.
"Young General Qi, is there something you need from me?"
Tian Dali wiped away his sweat, unsure of what to do with his hands and feet, feeling extremely awkward.
Lin Yuesha handed him a cup of cold tea, gesturing for him to sit down and not to be nervous, as it was nothing serious.
Tian Dali trusted Lin Yuesha, which made him relax a little.
He had already received two months' wages and had saved some money for the first time.
The shipyard provides food and lodging, and even daily necessities are distributed by designated personnel. On fixed days each month, supplies such as toothpaste, tooth powder, and bath beans are distributed.
There is no shortage of chicken, duck, fish and meat by the sea. Hundreds of ducks are raised around the dock, which eat fish and shrimp from the sea. The duck eggs they lay are pickled into salted duck eggs, which are especially fragrant.
Upon seeing Lin Yuesha, Tian Dali hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
He, a man with a leg disability who was abandoned by his family, thought he would never have a home in this life.
"It's too hot, so Zhao made mung bean soup and a big pot of plum juice. We'll have some chicken noodles to cool us down in the evening."
The Zhao family could make anything taste good. They made noodles with shredded chicken in chili oil, along with cucumber and cilantro, which was especially suitable for artisans suffering from the heat of summer.
The workshops by the sea were mostly stuffy and hot, and unfortunately there were no fans in this era, so the Great Qi was quite backward in terms of industry.
Lin Yuesha couldn't help but wonder what the outer sea was like now.
"Young Madam, we are all very grateful to you."
Tian Dali wasn't very good at talking, and he nervously wiped the sweat from his palms with a handkerchief.
Qi Heng hesitated to reveal his purpose, and Tian Dali's face turned red. Lin Yuesha noticed first and asked, "Is there something wrong with you?"
"Young Madam, you've seen for yourself what those treacherous relatives of the Tian family are like, I..."
Tian Dali gritted his teeth. If Zhao, a woman, dared to speak her mind, why shouldn't he, a grown man, dare to? Even if he was looked down upon, he would accept it.
"I have taken a liking to Zhao and want to marry her."
Influenced by the lively wedding celebrations during the Dragon Boat Festival, Zhao looked worried yesterday, as her relationship with Tian Dali was something she couldn't keep secret.
They only started to have more contact when Tian Dali returned home, but their feelings remained polite and they didn't dare to have any interaction.
After Zhao and Tian Dalei divorced and Zhao left Tianjia Village, Old Lady Tian brought people to cause trouble. Tian Dali and Zhao discussed countermeasures, which led to them having more contact.
The two got along well, shared similar temperaments and personalities, and could talk to each other easily.
Not long after, Zhao put forward her idea, and after hiding for two days, Tian Dali also became firm in his mind.
However, the fact that the two were once uncle and sister-in-law makes things difficult.
Are you afraid of gossip, or are you afraid the Tian family will cause trouble?
Lin Yuesha was very surprised. What surprised her was that Tian Dali would take the initiative to bring up this matter, which was quite rare.
The matter between Tian Dali and Zhao Shi is somewhat complicated and rarely seen even in modern times. However, special cases should be treated specially, and the Tian family members were the ones who acted inhumanely first.
It's up to Tian Dali to decide who he marries, especially since Zhao Shi and Tian Dalei have no connection anymore.
"Young Madam, you won't look down on me and Zhao Shi, will you?"
Tian Dali couldn't bring himself to say the word "treacherous," and to this day, he and Zhao Shi remain completely innocent.
Lin Yuesha smiled and said, "Why? Just because you want to marry her?"
Marriage is a matter of personal choice, and Lin Yuesha has no right to object.
However, she had to remind the two that once they had this intention, they would inevitably face a lot of gossip in the future.
The craftsmen are simple and honest, but they still care about these things, and they inevitably get gossiped about behind their backs.
"I'm not afraid of that."
Ever since Tian Dali became lame, the people of Tianjia Village have mocked him, and even little children have thrown stones at him.
He no longer cared about the rumors of eating human flesh and drinking blood.
Tian Dali couldn't bring himself to abandon Zhao because of rumors and watch her remarry.
He thought that his frequent visits to the beach with Zhao were spreading rumors, which is why he was summoned for a talk.
"Haha, you've misunderstood."
Working in the shipyard is tiring. The craftsmen bring their families with them, and they have to squeeze out time to spend with their families every day. Who has the time to keep an eye on others?
Furthermore, almost everyone Lin Yuesha recruited had a story to tell, so they were naturally tolerant of the relationship between the two.
She frequented the docks and workshops and never heard a word of gossip.
Therefore, Tian Dali and the Zhao family can have some expectations regarding how to deal with these people.
All of this was thanks to the Tian family's help. These scoundrels would cause trouble every now and then, and the craftsmen knew exactly what kind of family the Tian family was.
"Then I'll save up some more money in a few months and I can get married."
Tian Dali has dark skin, but when he smiles, he reveals a set of white teeth, showing genuine joy.
He went to work with great enthusiasm when Qi Heng called him to stop.
Qi Heng was left standing there, receiving no attention from Tian Dali whatsoever.
"General Qi, what are your orders?"
Tian Dali was overjoyed and eager to tell Zhao the good news.
After they get married, he can move with her into a separate courtyard.
Zhao is clean and loves to tidy up her home, so her house will definitely be clean and tidy in the future. Tian Dali was delighted just thinking about it.
From then on, he handed over all his wages to Zhao for safekeeping, and his family finally had a proper home.
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