Chapter 88 Post-Disaster Reconstruction
"Don't understand?" Su Yunzhou's eyes showed more impatience and contempt, so Brother Luo didn't dare to ask any more questions.
He bowed his head and said, "Yes, sir!"
Brother Luo has multiple identities. He leads his gang to commit crimes, but at the same time, he can also cover up his true identity.
Brother Luo has left...
Zhou went to the front yard, and when he got to the dormitory, he didn't say a word.
"Sister Zhou, what's wrong?"
Bai Xue's recovery is going well; her wounds are slowly scabbing over, and she just needs to change her dressings on time.
Zhou Ye looked up and smiled, "Don't worry, it's nothing! I'm going to the village chief's house in a bit. You rest in the dormitory and don't go out unnecessarily!"
"Okay, I understand!"
Seeing how well-behaved Bai Xue was, Zhou Ye felt a little warmer inside. In fact, he had never really considered Bai Xue as a friend from the beginning!
At this moment, Bai Xue's place in her heart was not to be underestimated.
The house needs to be built quickly, Zhou doesn't like living with other people!
The money that Brother Luo gave to Bai Xue before was 10,000 yuan, which is a huge sum of money for ordinary people!
Although Bai Xue initially refused to accept it and insisted that Zhou Ye accept it for her, Zhou Ye was unwilling. In the end, she had no choice but to accept it reluctantly.
He also said that he would pay for his own food, clothing, housing, and transportation from now on.
When I went to the village chief's house in the evening, he had just finished dinner. It was a simple cornmeal porridge with pickled vegetables, and the whole family ate it with relish.
Seeing Zhou Ye arrive, Aunt Guihua, slightly embarrassed, began clearing the dishes: "Zhou, the educated youth, is here... Oh..."
Have you had dinner yet?
"Would your auntie make you something?"
Zhou shook his head and refused: "No need, Auntie, I've already eaten! I have something to discuss with Uncle Village Chief."
Xie Youfu was very enthusiastic towards Zhou Ye, even stepping forward to greet him before his own son: "Zhou, the educated youth, is here! Please sit down! Jianshe, tidy up the table and pour some sweet water!"
"good!"
Xie Jianshe didn't say much, after all, the rumors in the village were getting more and more outrageous, and his Zhou was also a bit far away.
A short while later, a cup of thick brown sugar water was brought over.
"Thank you," Zhou said, standing up to accept the gift.
Xie Jianshe smiled slightly, glanced at his father, and said, "I'll excuse myself for a moment!"
The village chief chuckled as he watched his son's retreating figure: "Zhou Zhiqing, what do you think of my son?"
Yes, the village chief saw what happened that day. He hadn't thought about it before, but later he realized that although Zhou Zhiqing was a little young, he was good in every way!
Most importantly, she is independent, skilled in medicine, and kind-hearted!
Zhou Ye smiled faintly and said, "Village Chief, I have something urgent to discuss with you. I see that the houses in the village that were destroyed by the flood are being rebuilt."
I also want to rebuild the house in the backyard of the educated youth settlement.
The village chief looked somewhat surprised: "Are you here to rebuild it? Didn't Su Zhiqing already buy mud bricks and hire workers, saying it would be finished in a few days?"
Didn't I tell you?
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ye chuckled self-deprecatingly: "Uncle Village Chief, do your own thing! Our Hongqi Village has suffered a major disaster this time. If Su Zhiqing has the ability, he should focus on helping the disaster victims."
I can still take care of myself!
There's no need to trouble Su Zhiqing!
The village chief smiled and said, "You educated youth are really enlightened! Here's what we'll do: the mud bricks are piled up in the threshing ground. Take as many as you need."
As for the workers, I'll find you a few strong laborers.
"As long as they provide a full meal, that's enough!"
"No, Uncle Village Chief, I know that every household is adding a roof now, so there is a shortage of workers."
In this way, I'll buy the adobe bricks, and you can decide the cost!
As for hiring workers, you can decide for yourself. Two yuan a day, plus three full meals! The only hope is to get a place to live as soon as possible.
"What?"
The village chief stood up in shock.
"You said you'd pay wages and provide three meals a day?"
Zhou Ye smiled faintly and said, "Yes!"
Scarcity drives up value! At this time, the entire Hongqi Village was under construction, and even those houses that hadn't been destroyed were being reinforced.
Where can you find extra people to help others?
But money can make the devil turn the millstone!
Paying money and providing meals—that's undoubtedly the biggest temptation!
Nowadays, no one dares to eat too much. Although Su Yunzhou has brought a lot of supplies, food becomes precious once the population increases.
The crops in the fields have been destroyed; it's fair to say there will be no harvest this year!
Next year is another year away. What will we eat and drink? That's a problem. We can't rely on Su Yunzhou for oxygen forever, can we?
They're rich, not stupid!
Nobody has time to help others build houses, but if you can earn money, you can continue and exchange it for food.
Who wouldn't?
The village chief was also very happy and excited!
"Okay, I'll go and inform everyone right away!" He didn't even have time to see Zhou Ye off.
As Xie Youfu spoke, he went to each of the villagers' homes to inquire. Just as Zhou Ye was about to leave, Xie Jianshe came out and said apologetically, "Zhou Zhiqing, may I come then?"
"Um?"
Zhou was a little confused about what it meant.
Xie Jianshe pursed his lips and said, "I'm pretty good at building houses. Back in the army, I was always a key player!"
only……"
"What?"
"But aren't you afraid of gossip? People in the village might say all sorts of things..."
Xie Jianshe hesitated for a moment, but he felt he should go ahead with the house construction project.
"Then you shouldn't go!"
Zhou doesn't want to waste time on internal conflicts. If he wants to go, he goes; if he doesn't want to go, he doesn't go. What's hesitating about?
Xie Jianshe stopped him again: "I can go!"
"I don't care, I don't care at all, I'm just worried about how you feel! As long as you don't mind, I will definitely help you!"
No wages required!
Xie Jianshe, fearing that Zhou might misunderstand, quickly explained!
Zhou smiled and said, "Thank you very much."
More people mean more strength, and the speed can be increased. As for wages, they still need to be paid. If Xie Jianshe doesn't want them, then give them to Xie Youfu!
The promise of wages and three meals a day was too tempting, so the village chief brought the workers to find Zhou Ye early the next morning.
“Zhou Zhiqing, I’ve found eight strong laborers, all of whom are skilled at building houses! We can start today!”
"I guarantee it will be built within three days!"
The able-bodied men in the backyard were excited, but their expressions also held doubt. Would they really be given so much?
"Alright, Uncle Village Chief, let's begin! But, Village Chief, I need Aunt Guihua to find another aunt to help with the cooking. Is that convenient?"
Village chief Xie Youfu laughed heartily: "Of course! I've already made arrangements for you, your Aunt Guihua will be here in a little while!"
Sure enough, just as the workers were busy clearing the rubble, Aunt Guihua arrived with an older woman!
"Zhou Zhiqing, what are we making for lunch today? It's eight o'clock in the morning, shall we just make lunch?"
Zhou shook his head: "No, we agreed on three meals a day. Let's make breakfast first, and we'll eat lunch later!"
I have some grain and vegetables here, let me take them first!
"Okay, I'll wait!" Aunt Guihua said with a smile.
Zhou also went to the kitchen of the dormitory in the front yard, took out half a bag of cornmeal and half a bag of wheat flour that he had prepared beforehand, took out about ten eggs, a basket of vegetables, and finally took out five pounds of pork!
To help Bai Xue recover, I bought a lot of meat on the way back.
This came in handy just in time.
Aunt Guihua was taken aback when she saw what Zhou Ye had brought over, but knowing that Zhou Ye was wealthy, she didn't say anything more.
Although Zhou Ye is usually aloof, she has a soft heart when it matters. Isn't this a clever way to subsidize the villagers? What a good girl.
Thinking about what everyone had said, Aunt Guihua felt a little more hopeful.
if……
If that were really the case, how wonderful it would be!
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