"I have some firewood at home too, I'll bring it to you later!"
"......"
Upon hearing this, everyone responded with smiles, surprised that such a good thing had happened.
There's plenty of firewood all over the mountains and fields, so how could we possibly lack it?
The villagers usually collect the firewood for cooking and heating, and they don't charge them anything.
Now that Gu Lili is willing to spend a single coin to buy it, isn't that like they're picking up free money?
Everyone happily went home.
They had extra firewood, so they planned to bring it over to sell to Gu Lili.
If there weren't any, they would have all the idle people in the family go and collect them.
No one wants to miss such a great opportunity to make money.
Gu Lili thought for a moment, then left home and walked all the way to Grandma Yang's house.
"Grandma Yang, are you home?" Encouragement called out loudly from the doorway of Grandma Yang's house.
After calling out several times, Grandma Yang finally came out of the main room to open the door.
As soon as she saw the courtyard gate and Gu Lili, Grandma Yang couldn't help but go up and take Gu Lili's hand.
This girl almost starved to death a few days ago.
Unexpectedly, not only have I gained weight, but I've also heard from others that I've been granted the title of "Village Head" by the Emperor.
Indeed, those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune.
"Lili, is something the matter?" Grandma Yang asked with a curious smile.
Seeing the pity in Granny Yang's eyes, Gu Lili was deeply moved.
She knew that Granny Yang must still remember the time when she almost starved to death.
Gu Lili smiled and said loudly, "Grandma Yang, I would like to ask you to come to our house to help out. I will pay you for your work."
Gu Lili always remembered how kind Grandma Yang was to her.
At that time, Gu Lili was starving and on the verge of death.
It was Aunt Zhang and Grandma Yang who brought them food.
The village head didn't call Grandma Yang today, probably because she thought Grandma Yang was getting old and hard of hearing.
However, Gu Lili felt that there was a job that would be suitable for Granny Yang.
It's just sitting and helping to stoke the fire; it's not physically demanding work.
Upon hearing this, Grandma Yang quickly shook her head and said, "Lili, I'm already so old, what can I do to help you? Don't bother you!"
Grandma Yang would also hear people in the village talking about Gu Lili, and they all said that she was still very capable.
She knew that Lili still remembered the kindness she had shown her with the pancake.
However, it's just a pancake; it's impossible for Gu Lili to delay things just to repay a debt of gratitude.
Besides, Lili already asked Sigou to bring her fish last time.
If it's about repaying a debt of gratitude, then it's already been repaid long ago.
"Oh, Grandma, I didn't ask you to do any physical labor, I just wanted you to help me with the fire. You can do that, right?" Gu Lili said coquettishly, holding Grandma Yang's hand.
Grandma Yang has just over one mu of land, and this year's grain yield has decreased again.
If I don't make some money, life will probably be tough.
When Grandma Yang heard this, she realized that it was just about tending the fire, which she could do herself.
"Alright! I'll go help you start the fire!" Grandma Yang thought for a moment and then agreed.
After arranging a time with Grandma Yang, Gu Lili went home.
The sugar maker has been found; the next step is to gather wheat and germinate it.
Then you can start making the sugar.
Back home, Grandma Li, Li Tiansheng, Gu Yunchu, and the others had already prepared the room for making candy.
When Gu Lili designed this room, she deliberately placed the stove outside the door.
This will ensure that the person cooking the soup inside won't get too hot.
The stove was under the eaves, and it was only because Gu Lili had it widened that it was left unattended.
This also ensures that the person tending the fire will not be exposed to wind or rain, whether it is raining or sunny.
The most important issue is hygiene.
The firewood is placed outside, and the fire is lit outside, which largely ensures that not much dust gets into the syrup.
In addition, the room has many ventilation openings, which can also ensure that the people inside stay cool.
Water vapor can also be quickly expelled from the vents.
It can also ensure the health of people who work inside for long periods of time.
There are eight large stoves in total, and two people are enough to keep the fire burning.
Gu Lili plans to temporarily hand over this job to her grandmother and Granny Yang.
If we get too busy, we'll ask others for help.
His third uncle, Li Tiansheng, put him in charge of the warehouse.
Therefore, Gu Lili has to take some time these days to teach Li Tiansheng arithmetic.
The rooms that Gu Lili prepared to use for making candy were all very large, so there was plenty of room for everyone to work around.
After having lunch that day, Gu Lili took Gu Yun Chu and Si Zhu's father to Donghai Town to haul wheat.
While Gu Yun Chu and the others were hauling the wheat back for the first time, Gu Li Li used the same method to change Uncle Cai's equipment, coaxed Zheng Qian and his sister away, and filled the room with grain.
"Zheng Qian, in a few days a young master Han will be coming to take away the remaining wine. Could you help me count it then?" Gu Lili said earnestly to Zheng Qian.
Zheng Qian saw that in just two short hours, the room was filled with grain.
I'm used to it.
Zheng Qian cupped his hands and said, "Okay, Uncle Cai, will you come then?"
The young master Han that Uncle Cai mentioned earlier should be the same young master Han who came with Gu Lili last time.
Gu Lili thought about it and realized that Han Mingyue had ordered far too much wine this time.
I should meet him in person as Uncle Youcai, otherwise it will inevitably arouse his suspicion if I use Gu Lili's identity to make a deal with him.
"Yes, I'll come over then!" Gu Lili nodded.
As I looked down, I saw Zheng Qian's younger sister, Zheng Yue.
The little girl kept looking at him timidly, without saying a word.
Seeing Gu Lili scrutinizing her, she forced a smile.
The main issue is that Gu Lili's appearance is a bit strange.
Gu Lili originally had a small, oval face, but when she played Uncle Cai, she pretended to have a very big, fake belly.
No matter how you look at it, it seems very strange, with a small head and a large body.
But Gu Lili didn't find it strange at all, and kept putting on a kind smile for everyone she met.
If my brother hadn't told Zheng Yue beforehand that Uncle Cai was a good person...
Zheng Yue had already been frightened to tears by her.
Gu Lili looked at Zheng Yue with "kindness" and asked, "Little girl, how old are you?"
She looks to be about the same age as Gu Huanhuan and Gu Yanyu.
Zheng Yue bit her lip. Although she was a little scared, she still mustered up her courage and answered in a clear voice, "I'm eight years old this year!"
Gu Lili patted Zheng Qian on the shoulder and said, "Take good care of your sister. And keep an eye on my granary for me too."
Looking at Zheng Qian's sister, Gu Lili thought of Gu Huanhuan.
Since what happened with Zhang Qiang, Gu Lili clearly sensed that Gu Huanhuan was somewhat different.
Every time I look at her, even though she's smiling, the smile doesn't reach her eyes.
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