This courtyard was planned by Zhou Quan for his parents. Originally, it was a large courtyard, the same size as other people's, but with Zhou Quan's plan, the courtyard wasn't that big anymore.
In the middle of the courtyard, Zhou Quan and Li Mai still planned a vegetable garden for Zhou's family. Although it wasn't big, it was enough to grow some green beans, kohlrabi, scallions, and chives.
Except for a small vegetable patch about ten feet square in the middle, the rest of the area was paved with blue bricks.
"Mother, do you like this new courtyard?" Li Mai asked Zhao Shi with a smile.
Zhao nodded vigorously, "I love it, I love it so much."
When Li Mai and Zhou Quan suggested that they join the clan chief's family in building their own house, Zhao felt a little reluctant to spend the money and thought it would be fine to wait another month with everyone else.
However, Li Mai had her own plans. She had to go on a business trip with Madam Yu before the ground froze, so this month's advance was part of her plan. For her, one hundred taels was just enough to draw a few more jewelry designs.
But if she explained this to Zhao, Zhao might overthink things. Therefore, she didn't explain it to her personally, but instead asked Zhou Quan to communicate with them.
Later, Old Man Zhou agreed, and Zhao Shi stopped saying anything. After Old Man Zhou comforted her, she understood.
Li Mai smiled and said, "Mother, the most important thing is that the family is safe and sound. We can find a way to earn money again. But if I can't settle you all down before I leave, I will worry, and Zhou Quan will worry too."
"Oh, will Koizumi come with you too?" Zhao asked.
"Let's see if he can get away from his business. If he can, we can go together. If not, we'll take him with us next time we go out," Li Mai said with a smile.
They initially planned to leave together, but they never expected that the clan chief would entrust the reins to Zhou Quan and his son Shi Fan.
Zhou Quan, in particular, is skilled in construction and masonry, and now he has a lot of responsibilities. It's uncertain whether he can leave. They've all been so busy lately that they just wash up and fall asleep as soon as they get home, and they don't have time to talk about these things.
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