However, building and repairing a house is a major undertaking, and it's incredibly demanding. Grandpa and Grandma are getting on in years, and no matter how well they've taken care of themselves these past few months, their energy can't compare to that of a young person. As for her, no matter how old she is mentally, her body is still only a few years old. Even if she could handle the work, most outsiders wouldn't believe her, and in the end, it would be Grandpa who would suffer the most.
After thinking it over carefully, Yun Duo said, "Grandpa, why don't we just ask Uncle Wu to help us with the house repairs? I'll talk to Uncle Wu, he shouldn't refuse."
Even if Yun Duo hadn't said anything, Yun Dazheng would have made the same suggestion. It wasn't because he was too old and lacked the energy, but because his idea to repair the house wasn't just a whim. He simply felt that the family's small, dilapidated house was unsafe. If something really happened, someone could easily kick the door open, which was too unsafe.
It still needs to be built like the house of the 'Wu Brothers,' a house that looks like a small fortified tower. As long as there are no cannons, even if there are guns, outsiders won't be able to break in for a while.
He didn't disbelieve what "Brother Wu" said—that returning his granddaughter to his own family would guarantee her safety. If that were true, why did his granddaughter end up in the second brother's family for so many years without anyone knowing?
Moreover, the wolves were right there in Duo'er's so-called family home. Sending Duo'er back would be like sending a lamb to the slaughter. So, no matter how sincerely Gu Wu spoke, he remained completely unmoved, his only thought being to keep Yun Duo by his side. He would keep her for as long as he could, hiding her away for as long as he could.
Thinking that if that day ever comes, and bad guys find out about Duo'er and danger comes knocking, this old man, though he may not be good at anything else, can at least take a couple of bullets for his granddaughter.
Of course, flesh and blood can't withstand much damage, so we still need to repair the house.
We need to build stone houses and watchtowers. Once the gates are closed, even with guns, the bad guys won't be able to break in for a while. This will give us time to prepare, and the Wu brothers and their men can come to help from both sides.
He wasn't good at these things, so he could only "beg" Brother Wu for help.
It's all for safety reasons, so I don't think 'Brother Wu' would refuse.
So when Yun Duo asked Uncle Wu for help, Yun Dazheng nodded and said, "That's what I was thinking too. Grandpa really likes their house. It looks so different. When I sit in their house, I always feel that even if the sky falls, the house can withstand it. It's very sturdy. I want to build one just like that."
“Although Grandpa may not be very skilled, he has a good eye. That kind of house can’t be repaired by ordinary stonemasons or anything like that. We still need to ask them for help.”
"Since we're going to spend money, let's go all out from the start. Even the construction work will be done by the same people we used before. It will save us time and effort, and most importantly, the quality will be excellent."
“I’ve already asked your Uncle Wu about the cost of their house. I’ve calculated it, and we have enough money.”
"Although there probably won't be much left after the flowers are all gone, spring is just around the corner. When spring comes and the weather gets warmer, the flowers will bloom again. Then we can sell our honey and royal jelly again, and we'll be able to save up some money again."
"So, we're not afraid to spend money!"
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