The Gao family is very united and happy that Gao Guoping and Gao Guoxin have the opportunity to work in the factory.
The county town is quite far from Beili Village, and transportation is inconvenient. If he were to work in the factory, he would have to live there. Gao's two daughters-in-law also didn't really want their husbands to go out to work, and the children couldn't be without their father.
They also harbored a thought they couldn't share with outsiders: if their husbands went to work in factories, their status at home would be even lower. The mismatch between the couple would become even more pronounced. What if their husbands met better women outside and left them? They had heard of such scenarios before.
It's a good thing for a husband to become successful, but they also need to be fortunate enough to enjoy it. It's best if the husband stays by the home and takes care of the family.
The third and fourth sons, who weren't married, didn't have this problem. Besides, their jobs in the factory would be good for the family. It's impossible for the factory to get all the Gao brothers jobs; the third and fourth sons would definitely be given priority. Therefore, the two daughters-in-law of the Gao family didn't feel a trace of jealousy.
Gao Shuwen instructed his family not to reveal Han Yixian's words and not to cause him any trouble. After all, the temptation of becoming a factory worker was too great. If people knew that Han Yixian had this power, wouldn't they bother the Han family every day?
After making the arrangements, Han Yi bid a reluctant farewell to He Yuhan. Before leaving, he gave He Yuhan many instructions, and the Gao family couldn't help but laugh at his clingy manner.
Both of Gao's daughters-in-law envied He Yuhan, thinking she was truly blessed to have such a doting husband. However, they felt that whoever married such a beautiful, virtuous, and capable wife as He Yuhan should cherish her dearly.
After spending these days together, the Gao family all like He Yuhan very much, even the children in the family.
Gao Shuwen secretly asked Liu Zhongyi, "Brother, is Yixian always this clingy to his wife?"
Liu Zhongyi chuckled and said, "Don't laugh at me, but in the Han family, Yuhan is Yixian's pillar of support. Yixian is impeccable at work, but when it comes to family matters, both Yixian and his father consult Yuhan. Yuhan is no ordinary girl; you'll understand once you get to know her better."
Han Yixian reluctantly boarded Uncle Gao's carriage to go to the county town to catch a ride, hoping that his wife would return home soon to reunite with him.
After Han Yi left, He Yuhan didn't stay idle. She would go for a walk in the mountains every day. She actually really liked living in the countryside.
Gao Shuwen was afraid that He Yuhan would encounter danger, so he repeatedly told her not to go into the deep mountains again.
He Yuhan readily agreed, but whether she actually carried it out was only known to herself.
With the support of the Space Bureau, she wouldn't be content to just stay on the periphery; venturing into the deep mountains was a certainty, but she couldn't tell the Gao family.
Every time she went into the mountains, she would take a bow and arrow, and each time she would bring back prey such as pheasants and rabbits. She would also dig up some wild vegetables or gather some mountain produce.
During this time, He Yuhan was staying at the Gao family's house, and the Gao family's food quality improved a lot.
The Gao family also knew that not only was Han Yixian's archery skill extraordinary, but He Yuhan's archery skills were also very impressive. However, the Gao brothers were too embarrassed to ask He Yuhan for guidance. After all, there was a difference between men and women, and they were also afraid of being gossiped about.
More than half a month later, the house was basically completed. To provide better privacy, a wall was to be built around the yard. As long as there were enough bricks and stones, it was quite fast to build the wall with enough people.
In addition to the fenced yards, several families in the village also built stone walls. He Yuhan decided to build her own stone walls as well, so that they wouldn't be so conspicuous.
The stones weren't flat; they were stones of various shapes, all transported from the mountains. He Yuhan also asked Uncle Gao to buy some for building the courtyard wall. The stones were cheap; the front and back yard walls wouldn't cost much.
After the overall framework of the house was completed, it was time for interior decoration. Things weren't so fancy these days, so He Yuhan had the walls plastered white to make the house brighter. The floor was cemented, which is quite good for this day and age; most rural homes still have mud walls and mud floors.
The carpentry work, such as windows and doors, was done by carpenters while the house was being built. Once the overall frame of the house was completed, the windows and doors were installed. After all the work inside the house was finished, a house that would be considered very beautiful by today's standards was completed.
Both cement and lime walls require a setting and drying process, and during the few days the house was airing out, the outer courtyard wall was also started to be built. By the time the courtyard wall was finished, the house would have been almost completely aired out.
Once the house was usable, He Yuhan started tidying it up, at least to make sure it was clean enough to fit furniture and other items. Gao Shuwen had all the women in the house help. Their main task was to clean the floors and wipe the windows, which was a quick process.
The house had been plastered with cement, making it look exceptionally clean and tidy. The women in the Gao family were quite envious, as their house still had a mud floor.
He Yuhan thought this was easy to handle. She would bring back some cement for the Gao family next time she went out, so they could also put cement on their floor. However, she couldn't say anything about it yet; she would keep it to herself for now.
Liu Zhongyi was very pleased with the spacious, bright, clean and tidy house that had been built, as well as the large courtyard with walls built in the front and back. This was where they would live from now on, and the environment was really nice.
Once the house is furnished, he can move in. He can also start growing vegetables in the yard. When the whole family moves in, they can eat the vegetables he grows. He needs to ask Yuhan to buy some vegetables to grow when she goes out. He also wants to plant a few fruit trees in the yard.
The house was kept ventilated with the windows open during the day. He Yuhan also measured the dimensions of each room and considered what furniture she needed and how to arrange it.
She took out a pen and notebook and wrote down everything she needed for each room. She calculated that both houses had five main rooms, plus side rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and more—there was a lot to prepare, and the furniture alone couldn't be transported all at once. It seemed she would have to make several trips.
After compiling the list of what she needed, she told Uncle Gao that she was going to the county town to pick up the furniture they had ordered and to buy other daily necessities.
Upon hearing this, Gao Shuwen said, "Then I'll take you to the county town tomorrow, and have the eldest and second eldest brothers accompany you to buy things and help you carry them."
He Yuhan wanted to take something out of her spatial storage, so she couldn't have anyone following her around. She immediately said, "Uncle Gao, Brother Yi has already made arrangements. Someone will help me move my things. You can just take me to the county town. I'll need your family's help to bring the things back."
Gao Shuwen said, "Okay, I'll take you to the county town first, and when you come back, I'll have the eldest brother and the others help you move the furniture."
Gao Shuwen drove the horse-drawn carriage to take He Yuhan to the county town. Knowing that He Yuhan wanted to buy something, he drove the carriage back himself.
Over the past few days, Gao Shuwen had come to understand He Yuhan's extraordinary abilities and admired her for her capabilities, which rivaled those of men. Therefore, when He Yuhan said she wanted to act on her own, and Liu Zhongyi agreed, Gao Shuwen did not object.
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