"Puchi" everyone inside and outside the house who heard it couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Ling Ran raised his hand and rubbed her head, "Let me see if there's anything different."
Zhou Xiang slapped him away and said, "Go away. You have stolen my wisdom."
"Yes, yes, I was wondering why I've become so smart recently! Then I'm going to steal more."
"You dare! If you make me angry, I'll ask Da Huang to bite you!"
Da Huang immediately cooperated and came to Ling Ran, humming softly to him.
Ling Ran pretended to be very sad, "Da Huang, aren't we friends anymore?"
Zhou Xiang immediately kicked him and said, "Friendship can be broken at any time. Don't make things difficult for Da Huang."
Da Huang walked to Zhou Xiang with a wronged look and squatted down. Zhou Xiang rubbed its head and said, "Ignore him and don't play with him."
Ma Gua interrupted their banter and asked, "Sister, when are you going to start work?"
"It will start after the Lunar New Year. You need to hire more people and be quick. The renovation will take time."
"Can we double the number of people compared to Zhu Hang's time?"
"Okay, but don't bring any sly people here, or those who are looking for a paycheck."
"Of course not. I don't allow such people to appear in my work team."
When Guan Bo heard that the Zhou family was building a house, he hurried over to solicit business.
"Niece, your family is building a new house. Is there any work that Fatty Uncle can take on?"
"Yes, there are only arrows on the gate and the wall."
"Are the windows no longer equipped with security bars?"
“This time, I might make one made of aluminum alloy.”
"Do we have aluminum alloy in Huai County?"
"It's almost done! My classmate's father is planning to do this and is looking for ways to do it!"
"Oh! That's fine too. I'll make the arrowheads for the gate and the wall. How long do you want them?"
"About 40 centimeters! Half buried in the wall."
"Okay, I'll hit the arrow first, and the gate will be the last."
"Yes! There will be some small jobs later on, I will find you."
"well."
Zhou wanted to send him off, feeling a little down. With the advancement of technology, the old-fashioned blacksmithing had become obsolete.
Ling Ran comforted her, "It's a natural social phenomenon that cannot be changed by human power."
"Yes, I know. It's just that he came here excitedly but didn't get much work. I feel a little bad about it."
"That's nothing we can do. His blacksmith shop won't last long. He'll only be hired to build fences like Zhu Hang's. With that aluminum alloy you mentioned, it's still unknown whether his blacksmith shop can support him in his old age!"
Zhou Xiang sighed. He also wanted to help him, unless he was asked to change his career. However, his blacksmith shop was inherited from his ancestors. Could he bear to give it up?
Ling Ran couldn't bear to hear her sigh, "Okay, let's watch it later!"
Zhou Xiang nodded, this was the only way.
Guan Tao also came and said he wanted to take the job. Zhou wanted to agree to let him take the measurement after the building was topped out.
Father Zhou counted the days on his fingers and for the first time felt that the first month of the year was passing too slowly.
Zhou's mother rolled her eyes at him. "Why are you so anxious? Is someone trying to take over that stinky toilet?"
"You don't understand! I don't feel safe until I get it. And I have to build a new house. I can't wait to finish it."
"Don't get so anxious! I didn't even show you the blueprints because I was afraid you'd get excited. I think it's better to ask her to just stop drinking."
"No! How can I not give you wine? I won't rush. I'll just buy the land behind the house. I won't take care of anything else. Okay?"
"You said it! I don't know what you're so excited about. You didn't earn it."
"My daughter is capable, and I'm proud of her!"
"Go away and don't block me from cleaning up."
"Okay, okay, I'll go. I'll go for a walk outside."
"Be careful, it's slippery!"
"knew."
Father Zhou walked around and around until he came to Xie Lin's house. Xie Lin looked at him helplessly and said, "Cousin-in-law, the land where the toilet is is definitely yours. No one else can buy it."
"I just came out for a walk. I didn't get the land. I'm so anxious! Time is passing so slowly."
Xie Lin ignored his complaints and beckoned him to come along, "Come on, I'll go to your house with you and ask Xiang Xiang how to build a new toilet."
When Zhou Xiang was asked this question by his cousin, he pondered for a moment and said, "If there's no water, there will be insects. Unless the manure pit below is dug very deep, four or five meters deep, and some chopped branches and leaves of the chinaberry tree are thrown in frequently, it will be much better."
"A chinaberry tree?"
"It's the chinaberry tree, the one we used to play the game of catching the nest."
"Yes! There are two trees by the river near Yang's house. Are they really useful?"
"It works. The chinaberry tree is poisonous and bitter, and the juice from its leaves is even more bitter. It's the best way to keep away insects and ants."
"Okay, okay, I get it. I figured it out! If there's anything I don't understand, you'll definitely be able to help me!"
"Uncle, you can't say that. How much do I know? I'm not an encyclopedia."
Xie Lin waved his hand and said, "I know, children don't like to be praised."
Zhou Xiang: Haha, you really know how to respond!
As Zhou's father expected, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month finally arrived. I heard that the acrobatic troupe from Yang City was invited to perform at this lantern festival.
The Zhou family members each act independently.
If Zhou's father and mother go to squeeze in by themselves, they will definitely not care about others.
Zhou Niao is with his brother and Zuo Heng. Zhou Yu is on the night shift, so Zhu Hang will definitely accompany him.
Ling Ran wanted to accompany Zhou Xiang, but Zhou Xiang ignored him. She wanted to go with Zhong Xiong and the others because there was strength in numbers. Zhong Xiong and Ma Zhao were both big guys with fierce reputations, so they would definitely be able to squeeze out a place for them.
Ling Ran was hurt, "Am I not tall enough or strong enough?"
Zhou Xiang looked up at him and nodded, "It's okay! It's just that Zhong Xiong and the others look stronger."
Ling Ran felt that he needed to strengthen his training after returning.
So, Zhong Xiong and the others saw Zhou Xiang coming to them with a big tail.
"What? Take you to see the Lantern Festival? No."
"Why?"
Zhong Xiong looked at the wolf cub behind her and coughed dryly, "How can I still see comfortably with you? Besides, you're short and can't see. Do you want me to carry you?"
Zhou Xiang compared himself to the person next to him and found that he was only as tall as his upper arm. Why was he growing so slowly?
"Okay! I won't bother you any more."
Ling Ran quickly followed her out, "Let's go up to the roof and take a look!"
"That's all I can do. These people are truly despicable. Next time I have something good to do, I won't bring them along."
"Yeah! Okay!"
Zhong Xiong, who was innocently blamed, was still nagging at Ma Zhao, "You said that Ling Ran, he couldn't handle Zhou Xiang on his own, and he secretly threatened me to be the bad guy."
"Can't you just not accept the threat?"
"Do you think it's possible? Not to mention the hidden tricks, even in the open, can you beat him?"
"If you're a coward, stop talking nonsense."
"Hey! Are you looking for a beating?"
"You can only show off in front of us!"
Wang Qiao sat down next to Wu Haotian and asked, "Tell me, how dare Ling Ran like Zhou Xiang?"
"What are you afraid of?"
"Zhou Xiang's brain makes many people feel ashamed in front of her. How much courage does it take to dare to like her?"
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