Chapter 258: Strength in Numbers

There are only twenty taels left.

If he spends it all, how can he make a profit?

Bai Jizu refused outright.

Besides, his body couldn't bear it anymore.

Mei'er is clinging to people tightly.

He felt very weak.

I couldn't stand staying there for three nights.

"Humph, you don't love me. I'm afraid everything you said to Mei'er last night was all lies."

Mei'er turned around and acted in a bad mood.

"Good Mei'er, when I make some money, I'll be with you for a year. Don't worry, I can definitely do it this time."

Bai Jizu finished the wine in his glass, picked up Mei'er and walked towards the bed.

As the curtains dropped.

The sky outside was also getting dark.

The scene changes.

Jiang Fubao has returned to the village. On the village roads, he can meet many villagers who are out for a stroll after dinner. Today, his grandfather went to the shop to help, so when the villagers saw him, they all greeted him with great enthusiasm.

In the past, these people were considered friendly if they didn’t roll their eyes at Grandpa.

Jiang Fubao knew what was going on.

She watched her grandfather chat with the villagers with a fake smile on his face, and then let her father drive away.

"Grandma, look, there are so many people at our door." Jiang Fubao had sharp eyes and could see everything clearly even though it was dark.

She pointed in the direction of her home and spoke to grandma.

"Hey, why are there so many people here? What are they doing?"

Zhang Jinlan looked in the direction of her granddaughter's finger and saw at least seven or eight people gathered outside her house, including her sons Yahe and Eryong, as well as Ma Chunxia and Wang Taohua's sons.

I returned home feeling puzzled.

Niu Niu stopped and they got off the ox cart. Only then did they see Jiang Zi Chong from Wang Xiu Lian's family standing in the crowd.

"Auntie, uncle, you're back. The house has been built and we can move in today."

Jiang Liwen, who was sitting on a rock to rest, saw the Jiang family coming back. He stood up, wiped the sweat off his face and said.

"Hey, you all came to help? The wooden house was built so quickly? You are really capable. I hope you are not tired. So, you all come to my house for dinner tonight. Auntie will cook for you personally."

The moon had come out and was shining upon them.

Although it is not as hot as during the day, the evening breeze still carries the residual heat from the day, and it does not feel cool at all when it blows on your face.

They were sweating profusely while building a wooden house for their family. Zhang Jinlan felt a little guilty about it, so she got up and went to the kitchen to cook.

"No, no, no, auntie, we've already eaten. Now that the house is built, we'll go back first. There's still work waiting for us at home."

After Jiang Liwen finished speaking, the others nodded and left together.

The speed was so fast that Zhang Jinlan couldn't stop it.

She reached out and grabbed Jiang Zichong, who was walking at the end, and asked in confusion: "I can understand that Liwen and the others came, but Zichong, weren't you washing dishes in the town? Why are you here too? Could it be that... you didn't go to the town today?"

"The shopkeeper said that it was very hot these days and I worked hard, so he rewarded me with a day off. When I came to chat with Brother Eryong, I found that he was building a house, so I helped him."

Jiang Zichong said honestly.

"No wonder, I was wondering why you didn't go today, Zi Chong, don't blame your aunt for nagging, since you're going, just do your job well, your shopkeeper is pretty good, Er Yong mentioned to me that as long as you're diligent and don't make mistakes, he won't kick you out, times are tough right now, it's good enough to make some money.

Your mother is confused, don't be like her, you are old enough, there are some things you should listen to, and some things you should not listen to, don't be like your brother who has high expectations but low skills, save more money, you may not be able to afford food one day when the price goes up, with money on hand, you will be more confident, okay, since you don't want to stay for dinner, then go back early."

In Wang Xiulian's family, Jiang Zichong is the only one she likes.

This child has been well-behaved since he was young. He is also generous and hardworking. If he had not been burdened by his family, he would not have gone hungry.

Life will definitely be much better after the separation.

But after all, this is someone else's family affair and she has no right to interfere. She can only say a few words indirectly.

"Well, auntie, I know what's going on. If it weren't for Brother Eryong's help, I would never have gotten the job of washing dishes. Now there are more and more people looking for work in town. Every time I go to town, I can see a large group of people sleeping outside the city gate, just to get in and find work the moment the city gate opens.

Life is hard. I just wash dishes, it's easy. The shopkeeper is nice to me, allowing me to bring food and always letting me rest. I know who is nice to me. Auntie, I'll go back first. If you have work to do at home, please come to my house to find me. I'll usually be home before dark, and I'll be there when you call me."

After hearing Zhang Jinlan's advice, Jiang Zi Chong nodded obediently.

In fact, he is quite satisfied with his current life.

Every day when he came back from town, he would bring some leftovers, so the food at home became better and better.

His two children have gained weight on their faces due to eating so much.

The family's income now depends entirely on him, and his parents dare not openly get angry with his wife and children.

It's much better than before.

He is content.

All of this was given to him by the Jiang family.

He was very grateful.

"There is not so much work to do. Go back and have some rest. You have to go to the town tomorrow, so don't go so early. So, you can go with our ox cart tomorrow. We won't take you too much."

This was the first time Zhang Jinlan took the initiative to invite someone to ride on a ox cart.

Jiang Zi Chong wanted to refuse, but he saw Jiang Eryong wink at him.

I had no choice but to agree.

"Thank you, Auntie. I'll wait for you at the village entrance tomorrow."

"Okay, let's go back." Zhang Jinlan smiled and waved her hand.

After the people left.

She didn't have time to enter the yard, so she took two servants to the bridal chamber.

It's a new house.

It's just a simple house built with wooden boards.

There are only two.

One is for living, and the other is a mix of a toilet and a storage room.

There are large gaps between the boards and the workmanship is crude, but it looks quite solid.

The newly cut wood has not been completely dried, but the sun is so strong that there is no need to worry about it getting moldy.

After all, you're just staying here temporarily, so there's no need to make it so nice.

"You two can sleep on one bed. This bed looks big. After dinner, I'll find you some bedding. You can use it as a pillow or as a cover."

Due to time constraints, the wooden bed was not polished carefully and there are still some rough edges on it.

If I lie down directly on it, I'm afraid I'll turn over in my sleep and cut my arm.

Zhang Jinlan is not such a bad person.

The old bedding at home came in handy.

"Go pack your bags and take a rest. I'll call you when it's time to eat. Come to the yard to wash your hands and eat. Okay, I'm going to get busy."

Zhang Jinlan turned around and left the new house.

Jiang Fubao also followed happily.