Chapter 1039: New Year's Work
In the morning, Zhou Ziwen was in the house with his wife and daughter when Zhao Xiaoya suddenly came over.
"Brother Ziwen, Secretary Wu just informed me that my compensation has arrived." Zhao Xiaoya said.
"Oh? This is good!" Zhou Ziwen was also happy for the girl.
"Brother Ziwen, I want to build a house next to yours. What do you think?" Zhao Xiaoya asked.
"Sure, you can keep Tang Yaoyao company and build next to her!"
Zhou Ziwen spoke.
Speaking of which, the houses here are getting bigger and bigger.
Zhou Ziwen's house is in the middle, with Shen Zhaodi and Zhou Chaoyang's houses on the right, and Tang Yaoyao on the left. If Zhao Xiaoya were added, their side would be even more lively.
In fact, strictly speaking, Zhou Ziwen and the Chen sisters should have two houses, but now they have combined them into one.
Zhao Xiaoya's eyes lit up after hearing Zhou Ziwen's words: "Great, then we can visit each other more often in the future. I'll go to Secretary Wu to discuss the house construction."
After saying that, Zhao Xiaoya left in a hurry.
Zhou Ziwen looked at her back, smiled and shook his head.
This poor girl is finally going to have her own home.
We will be neighbors from now on. I hope she can get out of the shadow that she doesn’t want to recall.
It was a less busy time in the village, and when Wu Dagang learned that Zhao Xiaoya was going to build a house, he arranged for the free people in the village to come over.
After all, building a house counts as work and you can earn work points.
Under Wu Dagang's organization, the villagers came to the construction site where Zhao Xiaoya was building her house.
Everyone was full of energy, some were carrying wood, some were moving bricks, and they were busy in an orderly manner.
The skilled craftsmen in the village are responsible for directing the construction and ensuring the quality and progress of the house.
Zhou Ziwen was also busy. He often came to check on the construction progress and used his architectural knowledge to provide everyone with some practical suggestions.
For example, how to reasonably plan the layout of the house to maximize space utilization; how to build the roof structure to make it more stable and durable.
With everyone's joint efforts, the foundation was finally completed successfully.
The subsequent wall-building work is also proceeding in an orderly manner.
The villagers skillfully made adobe bricks. They put the mixed soil into the mold, pressed it hard, and then carefully turned it upside down. The bricks were neatly arranged aside, waiting to be built into the wall.
The women were responsible for passing the adobe bricks. They lined up in a row and carried the bricks from the production site to the hands of the wall-building craftsmen like passing a baton, cooperating very well.
Children were also running around the construction site, watching the adults work curiously.
From time to time, they picked up small branches from the ground and drew the shape of a house on the mud, imagining the scene of playing here in the future.
As the walls gradually rise, the outline of the house becomes clearer.
Zhao Xiaoya comes to the construction site every day, her eyes full of anticipation and gratitude.
She brought homemade tea to everyone so that busy people could have a sip of thirst-quenching hot tea during their break.
"Everyone has worked hard. Let's have some tea and take a break." Zhao Xiaoya greeted them warmly.
"Xiao Ya, your house will definitely be beautiful after it is built." An uncle said with a smile.
"Thanks to everyone's help. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do." Zhao Xiaoya replied gratefully.
There is strength in numbers. In just a few days, Zhao Xiaoya's house was built.
Thanks to God, the weather outside was very good during this period. Although it was a little cold, it didn't snow.
On the day the house was completed, Zhao Xiaoya invited her familiar friends and villagers who helped build the house to a meal.
It's a celebration of the completion of the new house.
On that day, Zhao Xiaoya's yard was filled with tables and chairs. Although the food was not rich, it was full of strong nostalgia.
On the table was the fragrant chicken soup made from the chicken Zhou Ziwen sent, as well as dishes stir-fried with fresh vegetables just picked from the fields, and the staple food was steaming big white steamed buns.
The villagers sat together, laughing and talking happily.
Zhao Xiaoya stood up, holding the wine glass, tears of emotion flashing in her eyes, and said in a slightly trembling voice:
"Dear uncles, aunts, and brothers and sisters, I, Zhao Xiaoya, am extremely happy today."
"Thanks to everyone's help during this period, I now have my own home. This house is not just a place to stay for me, but also the warmth and hope that everyone has given me."
"I really don't know how to thank you all. This glass of wine is for everyone. I hope everyone will have a prosperous future and everything will go smoothly!"
After Zhao Xiaoya finished speaking, she drank the wine in the glass.
The villagers also stood up, raised their glasses and toasted Zhao Xiaoya.
"Xiao Ya, you are too polite. We are all from the same village, and it is only natural for us to help each other. If you have any difficulties in the future, don't handle them alone, tell everyone." An old lady said lovingly.
"That's right, Sister Xiaoya, we will be neighbors from now on, so let's visit each other often!" said a young daughter-in-law with a smile.
Everyone was eating and chatting happily.
The children were laughing and playing nearby, and the yard was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
After dinner, the villagers gradually dispersed. Zhao Xiaoya stood in front of the new house, watching the familiar faces gradually disappear into the distance, her heart filled with warmth and gratitude.
She knew that from this moment on, she would start a new life here.
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On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head. This day means that all things come back to life and spring plowing is about to begin.
In Dabazi Village, villagers are also busy welcoming the new year.
In the early morning, the sun shines on the newly thawed land, creating a golden glow.
The village loudspeaker sounded, notifying the villagers to gather at the village entrance to prepare for the distribution of spring plowing tasks.
This day also marks the end of their winter and the beginning of the new year.
Zhou Ziwen got up early, put on a thick cotton coat and walked out of the house.
At this time, the village was already bustling with activity. The villagers were carrying farm tools and walking towards the village head, talking and laughing.
Arriving at the village entrance, Wu Dagang stood on a large rock and said loudly: "Fellow villagers, today is an auspicious day for the Dragon to raise its head. It is time for our village to start spring plowing."
"This year, we'll still follow the old rules: the young and strong men will be responsible for plowing the land, while the women and the older ones will be responsible for sowing and fertilizing. Let's all work together to ensure a good harvest this year!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the villagers responded one after another.
The young men formed several groups, leading the oxen and carrying the plows, and walked towards the fields.
Farming is not unfamiliar to them, but everyone's face is full of seriousness and expectation.
Zhou Ziwen is the leader of the mushroom group, so he doesn't have to join in the spring plowing.
After the meeting, Zhou Ziwen took a walk around the mushroom cultivation base and then came to the pig farm in the village.
The pig farm in the village raises not only pigs, but also cattle and sheep.
(End of this chapter)
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