Simple pretended not to know anything and asked in surprise,
"Uncle, should we move the cowshed over here?"
Liu Weimin sighed, looked up at Tan Yajun, and Tan Yajun quickly waved her hand, meaning that she hadn't said anything.
"If the oxen don't move, build a cowshed for people to live in."
She subtly and appropriately expressed a hint of surprise, a look of wanting to ask but holding back her question out of embarrassment.
"Oh, people live here?"
Ah, Uncle, you're the village chief, you're in charge, I'll definitely support you unconditionally.
But the weather is getting colder and colder, and it's almost freezing. We have no choice but to heat the house. As for the cowshed, how can people live there? It's drafty from all sides; they'll freeze to death!
"well,"
Liu Weimin sighed again.
"I know, but what other options do we have? I'm so worried!"
I don't know who's coming, so I shouldn't offer any advice rashly, lest I cause trouble.
"Uncle, that depends on your arrangements."
This kind of thing happens in other villages too, right?
If you ask me, those who were assigned to our village are lucky. The people in our village are all honest and kind, unlike in other places where people take things too seriously and think it's a good thing to bully others.
In this world, who knows what might happen? You're down on your luck now, but what if they come back one day? Wouldn't that be a complete and utter offense?
"Tsk! I don't know how that person could be so stupid. Don't they know the saying, 'Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future'?"
Liu Weimin nodded. That made sense, but something still felt off about it.
"Alright, I'm off. Before it freezes, hurry up and get the cowshed ready so we don't have to deal with any trouble later."
He didn't necessarily want to ask a young intellectual for his opinion, but it was a custom in the village to consult with neighbors before building a house. Given Jian Dan's fighting prowess, he might have been testing the waters.
If there are no objections, she can at least keep an eye on things if something happens.
Putting everything else aside, if another wild boar were to come down the mountain, he would feel much more at ease with her here keeping watch.
Jian Dan wouldn't put herself in the role of the door god of Liujiatun; she just thought the village chief was a nice guy and even came to ask for her opinion.
However, the thought that even this small village was no longer peaceful made her feel uneasy. Before leaving, Tan Yajun reminded her...
"You should be more careful when cooking in the future. When you're eating meat, make sure the doors and windows are tightly closed. We don't know who might be coming over. We don't want anyone getting jealous and causing trouble."
"Um,"
Anyway, the sky was frozen, and winter is still a good time to hide.
Liu Weimin was also an impatient person. He was also afraid that it would be difficult to work if it got cold, so the cowshed was built quickly, in just a few days.
Liu Weimin was quite thoughtful. He built a foundation for the four walls, and the walls were made of yellow mud mixed with straw. The roof was covered with straw curtains. At first glance, it looked similar to his own house, but it was obviously much rougher. The straw scraps on the walls were sticking out, and the wood of the windows and doors was no longer recognizable.
Once inside, there was a large, old water vat against the wall.
On one side is a long stone trough, next to which are two wooden stakes; this is the cattle's activity area.
There was a pile of grass in the left corner, which was fodder for feeding the cattle.
At the very back was a newly laid-out kang (heated brick bed).
Winters here are cold, so every household has a kang (heated brick bed), and there isn't a single bed in the whole village, which isn't unusual.
Since it's called a cowshed, it's built to resemble a cowshed, complete with all the necessary facilities for the cows, ensuring they can move in right away.
After tidying up the place and getting the kang (heated brick bed) dry, Liu Weimin quietly moved the two of them over. It was cold, and everyone was busy stocking up on autumn vegetables, gathering firewood, grinding cornmeal, and grinding sorghum. So, this place didn't attract much attention.
Jian Dan didn't pay much attention and, before it got too cold, she went to the mountains again. This time, no one held her back, and she didn't encounter any accidents, so she had a great time.
After Lin Zhaodi and Liu Guoqiang got married, Tan Yajun was the only one of the original friends who didn't get married.
Lin Zhaodi and Li Yan have devoted themselves entirely to their families and have had much less contact with this place. They also can't keep going back here.
However, since Mingzhu lives close by and Lin Dongfang doesn't let her worry about anything—she only has the child to do every day—and both of them love children, the three of them are getting closer and closer. They meet up frequently, not just every day, but every few days.
Following the growth pattern of rolling over at three months and sitting up at six months, little Lin Huizhou quickly and nimbly rolled over, much to the delight of Tan Yajun and Jian Dan.
"Zhouzhou, flip it over again, flip it over again,"
"Zhouzhou, look at this, it's delicious! Quick, flip it over and I'll give it to you!"
The two adults were sprawled on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), playfully teasing the child. Mingzhu could hardly bear to watch.
"Hey you two, that's enough, is it really that serious?"
To put it simply, she is indeed not very old, but Tan Yajun is a bit older than her. In this village, women of this age usually have two children.
However, since they got along well, she naturally wouldn't rub salt in their wounds and changed the subject.
"Dandan, I remember you were quite familiar with the village chief's daughter, right?"
"Sister Liu Xiu, what's wrong?"
"I'm getting married. I met the man a few days ago. He's from the commune."
"From the commune? The village chief and his wife must be quite satisfied, right? She's not young anymore,"
Ever since the incident where Liu Xiu's aunt tried to set her up with a boyfriend, the two of them had a conversation and haven't been particularly close since. Back then, she was angry and could say anything, but after she calmed down, she might regret letting Jian Dan see her unpleasant side.
Jian Dan didn't think their relationship was that good, so he didn't take it to heart.
However, she had stayed in her room for a few nights when she first arrived, and the couple treated her well. She would definitely give a gift when Liu Xiu got married.
"Yes, the village chief's wife is happy. These past two days, all I've heard about her family has been talking about."
Do you think we should also give a small gift?
He casually slipped his little finger into Xiao Zhouzhou's hand.
"It's up to you, isn't it? They took good care of me when I first arrived, and besides, I'm quite familiar with Liu Xiu, so I'll definitely go with whatever they say."
"If you haven't done anything seriously wrong, just go with the flow. After all, we'll be living here for who knows how many more years, and we might need their help someday. There's no need to be stingy with a few cents, don't you think?"
("Having a favor" refers to having reciprocated a relationship. For example, if you asked someone for help before, or if someone gave you a gift at a wedding or funeral, that's considered having a favor. It's essential to repay such favors; otherwise, people will think you're being unfair.)
Tanya nodded.
"That's right, we're not looking to take advantage of anyone, but we shouldn't give anyone an excuse to make things difficult for us."
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