Chapter 495 A World of Difference
There were suddenly a few more people in the Xu family, and such an obvious thing could not be concealed in the village.
Aunt Wu had heard a long time ago that someone from Sang Zhixia's family seemed to have come, but she had not had the chance to meet them.
After all, whether it is Mrs. Xie or Liu Qingfang, they are both used to living quietly in the deep courtyard. If there is something going on, they may come out and walk around in the courtyards. When there is nothing to do, they will stay in the small courtyard by themselves and will not see outsiders easily.
Mrs. Xie followed Sang Zhixia out today, suppressing her uneasiness.
Sang Zhixia nodded generously: "That's why I say my aunt has good eyesight."
"Mother, this is Aunt Wu. She's always been very kind to me and Xu Yu. She almost thought of us when she had something delicious. I've benefited a lot for nothing."
"Aunt, this is my mother. She just came from her hometown not long ago."
Aunt Wu was a very outgoing person. She was amazed at Mrs. Xie's appearance and couldn't help saying, "Why do they say that a girl born to a beautiful mother can be pretty?"
"Look at this mother and daughter standing together, each one is prettier than the other!"
Mrs. Xie's reservedness was somewhat dispelled by her warmth, and she said with a gentle smile, "Xia Xia and the others are grateful for your care. Thank you for your concern."
"Hey, sister-in-law Xie, don't listen to this girl's nonsense."
Aunt Wu waved her hand carelessly and said with a smile: "You have a good daughter and a great son-in-law!"
"If it weren't for the ability of these two children, people in our village wouldn't be able to live such a good life!"
Aunt Wu couldn't stop talking once she started. She pulled Mrs. Xie aside and started talking about the abilities of the young couple.
Sang Zhixia turned around and saw that they were talking quite well. She followed the village chief and walked a few steps forward. "Village chief, what do you think is inappropriate? Tell me in detail."
In fact, it doesn’t matter whether it is Xu Yu or Sang Zhixia who comes, after all, these two are the ones who have the final say.
Seeing that Sang Zhixia didn't seem reluctant, the village chief calmed down and pointed to the empty space filled with wood and bricks before him and said, "It means the ground dragon is not right."
The village chief seemed to find the two words awkward, and he sighed before saying, "What on earth dragon is it? None of us have ever seen one."
"They say that if you light a ground dragon, you don't need to burn charcoal in the house to keep it warm, but how do you build a ground dragon?"
There is wood and bricks, all the necessary things and manpower are available.
But when people looked at the drawings given by Uncle Xu, they all looked confused.
In remote and poor areas, the most luxurious thing for farmers to spend the winter is to put a few more charcoal braziers in the house. Those who can't afford it often burn firewood directly, and sleep on the kang connected to the stove in winter.
Everyone knows how to build a kang pit, but as for a new thing like a ground dragon, it's really hard to be sure if you haven't seen it before.
The village chief calculated the expenses and couldn't help but frown and said, "Girl, if we really build it according to your suggestion, it will cost a lot of money for the whole winter."
That damn floor heating is more than twice as expensive as a kang!
Sang Zhixia knew what he was worried about, and after a pause, she said, "It's a bit more expensive, but it's safer this way."
It’s the same whether you burn wood or charcoal. In winter, ventilation is poor, and if something goes wrong with the charcoal basin, it would be a fatal negligence.
The school was full of half-grown children, and the only adult who accompanied them was a cook, who could not supervise them at all.
These children may not be as cautious as adults. Whether it is an accidental fire or suffocation due to lack of oxygen, any mistake will pose an immeasurable risk.
Such potential risks must be avoided.
Sang Zhixia was not stingy with money and only thought about safety first.
The village chief sighed silently after hearing this, and the question returned to the original point: "How do we build the underground dragon?"
"Do you know what to do with this thing?"
Coincidentally, Sang Zhixia actually knew it.
The house that the Xu family lives in now has ground heating. In winter, the walls are warm. It is not as warm as summer, but also as warm as spring.
When Jian saw that Sang Zhixia was curious about what was going on, Uncle Xu explained it to her in detail several times, so it was not difficult for her to give a general idea now.
Sang Zhixia pointed at the map left by Uncle Xu and explained it carefully. More and more people gathered around, and those standing at the back couldn't help but tiptoe to take a closer look.
Mrs. Xie, who was not far away, saw the slight movement in her eyes, and then looked at the women carrying mud and water nearby, and a trace of trance passed through her eyes.
After the matter of the earth dragon was settled, Sang Zhixia took Mrs. Xie to the village for a stroll.
Everyone who came and went was an acquaintance. Even if there were people whose names Sang Zhixia couldn't remember, they would smile and call him "Boss" when they saw him from afar.
Mrs. Xie tasted the word "Dongjia" on the tip of her tongue, and as she slowly walked back, she sighed, "This place is different from what I know."
It can even be said that there is a world of difference.
In Mrs. Xie's past cognition, women are born weak and seem destined to be the objects of men's dependence. Those with bad luck can at most be regarded as talking objects.
But in the village, the boundaries between men and women are not so clear. Women, whether young or old, can shout loudly if they are unhappy, and can walk briskly with buckets and backpacks on their shoulders.
The women here are not only allowed to stay in the inner chambers, but can also go out in public and speak loudly. Other people seem to be accustomed to this scene.
If you didn't see it with your own eyes, no one would believe it no matter how you described it.
Sang Zhixia laughed after hearing this and said, "There aren't many rules in the village, but the people who come here are very close."
"Young and old all dig for food in the soil. The more you work, the more you get. Once you pick up your hoe and sickle and go to the fields, you are all the same."
"Look at my second aunt. She now runs a large embroidery shop. She's busy with business every day and is doing very well. Who wouldn't call her Shopkeeper Wang when they see her?"
Mrs. Xie thought of Second Aunt Xu, who was decisive and capable, and couldn't help but smile: "Your two aunts are both capable people. I feel relieved to have them teaching you."
"I just heard your Aunt Wu talking about the farm. They call you the boss. Is it because of the farm?"
Sang Zhixia hummed, and then slowly began to talk about the farm. When they got home, she raised an eyebrow and said, "It's getting late today. Let's do it tomorrow."
"Shall I take you around the farm tomorrow?"
It’s a pity that the season of rolling rice waves has passed, and there is nothing much to see in the fields.
A new batch of chicks have been hatched in the pen, but I don’t know if Mrs. Xie would be interested.
Madam Xie looked at Sang Zhixia, who was completely different from before, with a smile in her eyes and said softly, "Tomorrow?"
"Didn't they say Minghui from the second house was going on a long trip tomorrow? As the eldest sister-in-law, why don't you go and see him off?"
After Sang Zhixia's reminder, she slapped her forehead in frustration, thinking, "Xu Minghui's going far away, we really can't just let him go like this."
Xu Minghui has been to Lingnan and has no idea when he will return. He has a lot of things to do in Lingnan, and before he leaves, he has to bring this kid over to chat with him...
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