"Grandpa Village Head, thank you for your hard work in helping me find people these past few days."
As Gu Lili spoke, she poured a bowl of tea and handed it to the village head.
Grandpa Village Head smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Oh! I've got nothing better to do, so I'll help you if I can."
Grandpa Village Head always remembered how good Gu Lili had been to them.
If Gu Lili was repaying a debt of gratitude in the first place, then she would have already paid off that debt long ago.
Back then, Gu Lili generously provided the prescription for febrile diseases and personally taught him how to reduce the fever.
Also, this snail plague was an idea that Gu Lili came up with.
Although it's all for the benefit of everyone, the village head doesn't care what others think.
All he knew was that Gu Lili's actions had saved his family's eight acres of rice paddies.
That's their entire family's food supply for the whole year.
He met Lord Lin in the fields the day before yesterday, but he heard that Jiangbei Prefecture had a complete crop failure this year.
Therefore, in his view, it was only right for him to do these things for Gu Lili.
"This has really helped me a lot. If I had to look for it myself, it would have taken me a long time," Gu Lili said with a smile.
What she said was indeed true.
Grandpa Lizheng was familiar with the village heads of each village. In such cases, all the village head had to do was go to the village head's house in another village, explain the situation, and they would help him find a suitable person.
The village head only needs to explain the apprenticeship matter a little more, which is much more time-efficient than Gu Lili not knowing which village is where.
As Gu Lili spoke, she took out a string of copper coins that she had prepared in advance from her money bag and handed them to the village head.
"Grandpa Village Head, this is your payment for helping me find that person these past few days. Thank you so much!"
Upon hearing this, the village head hurriedly pushed the copper coins in front of him back.
"Lili, you're being too polite. These are just small things, there's no need for any wages."
Gu Lili then pushed the money back.
"Please keep this money, otherwise I will never ask you for help again."
Knowing he couldn't argue with Gu Lili, the village head had no choice but to accept the money.
Otherwise, the child would definitely be sending things to his house again.
Seeing that the village head had accepted the money, Gu Lili felt much more at ease.
I always feel bad troubling Grandpa Village Head for his help.
After seeing the village head off, Gu Yun Chu returned from the neighboring courtyard with a few people. It seemed they had witnessed the exquisite beauty of mother-of-pearl inlay.
The children's eyes looked completely different from before they arrived.
His eyes held even more hope.
They also thought to themselves how wonderful it would be if one day their hands could be like Yu Yirou's, turning ordinary seashells into exquisite patterns that could be inlaid on wood.
Yu Yirou's image of overcoming physical disability with unwavering determination deeply moved them.
Therefore, the group had already made up their minds to learn diligently from Yu Yirou.
Hearing their assurances, Gu Lili felt extremely happy.
The art of mother-of-pearl inlay cannot be rushed. As long as you have a passion for it, you will surely be able to achieve great things on pieces of wood.
After agreeing on a time to return, the group said their goodbyes and left.
Only Yang Xiaoni remained standing in the corner, just as she had at the beginning, and did not leave.
"Xiao Ni, why don't you go home and pack your clothes first, and come back in a few days?" Gu Lili asked.
Yang Xiaoni shook her head and raised her head.
"Sister County Princess, what I'm wearing is all my possessions," Yang Xiaoni murmured softly.
Gu Lili was greatly shocked upon hearing this.
Yang Xiaoni implied that she didn't even have pots and pans left.
Back then, after Li Xihua died, the siblings still had some pots and pans.
However, if she hadn't transmigrated here, the siblings would probably have ended up like Yang Xiaoni, being robbed of everything without a trace.
The shock in Gu Lili's eyes quickly disappeared. She took Yang Xiaoni's hand and looked at Gu Huanhuan, who was embroidering under the eaves.
"Huanhuan, could you find some of your clothes and let Xiaoni change into them?" Gu Lili asked.
Gu Huanhuan had actually been paying attention to Gu Lili's movements. When she first saw Yang Xiaoni, she thought that she seemed to be the same as herself before.
Therefore, as soon as Gu Lili finished speaking, Gu Huanhuan nodded repeatedly.
"Of course you can."
Gu Huanhuan put down her needlework, took Yang Xiaoni's hand, and prepared to lead her into the house.
Yang Xiaoni looked up at Gu Lili, who smiled and nodded. Only then did she follow Gu Huanhuan to change her clothes.
When she came out, Yang Xiaoni had already changed into Gu Huanhuan's clothes.
Although they were old clothes, they were clean.
The only drawback is that Yang Xiaoni is too thin.
Nine-year-old Gu Huanhuan's clothes were still too big for her, and didn't fit her body well.
"Princess, Huanhuan, thank you so much." Yang Xiaoni thanked Gu Huanhuan and Gu Lili with tears in her eyes.
Gu Huanhuan shook her head.
"Sister Xiaoni, you don't need to be so polite. Come here. I see this part is a bit too big. Let me help you with the stitches so it will be more comfortable for you."
Yang Xiaoni nodded and followed Gu Huanhuan to the eaves.
Gu Lili let them go their own way. Right now, it's a good opportunity for Yang Xiaoni to get used to the Gu family. She'll arrange for her to go to the neighboring courtyard tomorrow.
The craftsman Qian was fast; or rather, as long as the money was right, there was nothing he couldn't accomplish.
The foundations for the canteen and inn have already been dug, and the necessary bricks and timber have been delivered one after another.
The canteen should be completed soon, probably in about ten days.
The inn will be built a bit slower, since it's a two-story building and it might take a month or two to complete.
Once these two places are fixed, it's time to expand the workshop.
Because the soap supply is running low.
Fortunately, she's at home now, so he's in charge of the accounts and the warehouse.
She can also replenish the soap she doesn't have from the store.
After that, things got busier, and she couldn't manage so many things anymore.
The soap business will now be entirely managed by Gu Yun Chu, which will prevent her from cheating.
The same applies to maltose.
Gu Lili, who was planning for the future, looked up and saw the house where Yin Jiuchen used to live, and was filled with sorrow.
I wonder where Yin Jiuchen is, and whether he has seen his family...
Thinking of Yin Jiuchen, Gu Lili recalled the chestnut tree they found when they went up the mountain together to look for Lin Xiyao.
It should be mature enough by now.
With nothing else to do, Gu Lili called Gu Chenxi and Wei Yin, and along with Xiao Li'er and Da Lao Hei, the group headed up the mountain.
Gu Lili, who hadn't been up the mountain for a long time, was already itching to go.
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