I gave the donkey cart driver two more dollars and he happily agreed to take these things away.
When we returned to the yard of the Water Conservancy Bureau, the tractor had just arrived and we all worked together to unload the materials.
Zhou wanted to give the donkey cart driver three dollars, after all, the driver took the initiative to help unload the bricks.
Ma Gua came with two men. Zhou Xiang recognized them. The two men were also among those who built toilets in the town.
"I'm sorry to bother you again."
The two grown men chuckled and waved their hands, saying, "No need to bother. We can improve our skills while we're at it."
Zhou wanted to go out to buy groceries, so the three men started to help.
When we came back from buying groceries, the three of us had already built the septic tank and were hanging it out to dry.
Zhou Xiang bought five pounds of meat and planned to cook it all. This time, the chef would definitely waive his wages, so the lunch had to be more substantial.
When Zhou Huazuoheng got home from school, Zhou Xiang had already prepared dinner.
"Master Ma Gua, it's time to eat."
The three men washed their hands and went into the house. The small dining table was crowded.
On the dining table, a large pot of braised pork is particularly eye-catching, along with scrambled eggs with leeks, stewed tofu, stir-fried bean curd sheets, moo shu pork, and stewed salted fish cubes.
Upon seeing this, Ma Gua understood Zhou Xiang's thoughts and told his brothers not to be polite.
Although Ma Shan and Ma Pao did not understand the deep meaning, they could not resist the fragrant braised pork and ate it with relish.
Praise while eating.
At four o'clock in the afternoon, the prefabricated roof was installed, cement was applied, and finally the septic tank cover was built.
Zhou wanted to thank the three men and invite them to dinner, but Ma Gua refused.
"You're welcome. If you need any construction skills in the future, please take care of us."
"No problem, we have always had a pleasant cooperation, haven't we?"
After seeing the three brothers off, Zhou wanted to clean up the remaining garbage in the yard.
Neighbors came over to inquire.
"Little girl, is this your home?"
Zhou Xiang looked up and saw two women holding children. Although he didn't like women's gossip, it was still necessary for neighbors to get along with each other.
"Yeah! It's my home."
A man about thirty years old, with dark skin and smiling eyes, he looks very friendly.
The other one was younger, about twenty years old, with fair skin and a tender face, but she was already a mother. She also had a smile on her face, but it was a slightly innocent smile.
"My last name is Song, you can just call me Aunt Song. I live to the east of your house. This person's last name is Tang, you can call her Sister Tang. She lives to the west of your house. What are you building today? I saw bricks being pulled and heard the sound of the wall being built."
The young woman was unwilling to do so. "Sister Song, how can you let her call you aunt and me sister? This is a mess!"
The older woman smiled awkwardly.
"Look, the little girl is only about ten years old. You can't call me sister, right?"
After hearing this, Zhou Xiang felt that the two of them could still get along.
"Okay, no more arguments. My name is Zhou Xiang. I'm only ten years old, but my eldest brother is already twenty. So, you two can only be sisters. Hello, Sister Song! Hello, Sister Tang!"
"Okay, Zhou, I've got it!" The older man laughed happily, as if he had really become younger.
"Hello, Zhou Xiang! What is your family doing today?" Tang Min couldn't help but be curious.
"Build a bathroom."
"Bathroom? Can I build it myself?"
“Yeah, just dig the septic tank.”
"Digging a septic tank? Wouldn't that cost more?"
Although he didn't know what a septic tank looked like, it sounded advanced, and Tang Min thought it must cost a lot.
"Yes! The materials alone cost over two hundred yuan."
"More than two hundred yuan?"
Song Ping and Tang Min gasped. After a year of scrimping and saving, they couldn't even save two hundred yuan! Zhou had wanted to look simple, but he hadn't expected to be rich.
Indeed, if you don't have money, how can you afford a house in the bureau? I heard that this yard costs a thousand yuan!
This is exactly the effect Zhou wanted, to make others unable to figure out his family's situation. Third Brother and Zuo Heng are still children.
People nowadays are both envious and a little afraid of rich people. Because they don’t know their background, they only dare to respect them but not bully them.
"Your family is really rich. You spent just over 200 yuan to build a bathroom. Oh, and I saw a jeep last time. Who is your family member?"
Song Ping asked with great envy.
"Oh, that's one of my older brothers. He works in the city and came to the county town for some business. He stopped by to see my brother and Zuo Heng."
Everyone can wave the flag, and besides, Zhou Yizhou will definitely be willing to give the flag to himself.
Tang Min's eyes were filled with envy. "With money, a car, and a house, what a life like this!" she wondered. "When could I live a life like this?"
Song Ping didn't expect that the inconspicuous Zhou family was so capable.
"We'll be living next to each other in the future, so we should visit each other more often!"
"Of course. My third brother and Zuo Heng, two boys, still need Sister Song and Sister Tang to take care of them!"
"Of course, of course. A distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor! Help each other and take care of each other."
Zhou understood what Song Ping meant, but he could still help if it was just a small favor.
"Yeah! Help each other."
After chatting for a while, the two left and Zhou Xiang continued to clean the yard.
When Zuo Heng and Zhou Hua came back, Zhou Xiang had already finished his work and prepared dinner.
Zhou Xiang was not surprised at all to see Ling Ran coming in right after him. He knew that a bathroom was being built here today, so it would be strange if he didn't come.
Zuo Heng and Zhou Hua excitedly visited the bathroom. Zhou wanted to tell them the structure of the bathroom and explained that it needed to dry for a few days before it could be used.
The two people nodded.
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