Thinking about this, Qin felt a chill run down her spine.
They've already separated their households, and if this continues, the gap between the different families will only widen.
Why is it that others are working hard in the same business, while this couple just waits to be fed by others?
That won't do!
Although no one has said anything yet, as time goes on, resentment will definitely arise!
Thinking this, Qin grabbed Lu Lao Er's wrist and said, "My dear husband, after I finish my postpartum confinement, I also need to find something else to do. Everyone is working hard, and I need to do something too. I can't let everyone fall behind!"
Previously, Lu Lao Er wanted to go out, but she wouldn't allow it. Later, they unanimously decided that Lu Lao Er should stay at home to take care of their parents and manage the fields. However, their parents weren't always at home; they would often go to the prefectural city to stay for a period of time. Moreover, there wasn't much to worry about in the fields at the moment. They only needed to go and check every day to see if the crops had any pests or were not growing well. These were all easy tasks. To put it bluntly, it was because the brothers were taking care of Lu Lao Er that they entrusted him with this work.
"So you finally have this idea!"
Lu Lao Er sighed and continued, "Wasn't this what made me anxious before? There are three brothers in our family. My youngest brother has made a name for himself, my eldest brother is learning goldsmithing, but I seem to know nothing and don't know what I can do. If this continues, I'll be the least promising of the three brothers..."
At this point, his mood instantly soured. So what is he actually suited to do?
"Alright, alright, we'll wait until at least after the New Year before taking any action. In the meantime, let's think about what we really want to do, and then we'll do it!"
Seeing her husband like this, Qin felt a pang of heartache. She had stopped him from going out before, and he had been taking good care of her all this time, so she naturally couldn't blame him.
"good!"
Lu Lao Er nodded heavily, a flame of hope burning brightly in his heart.
They couldn't see the facts before. Everyone else was working hard, but they were just slacking off. That won't do.
The prosperity of a family is the result of everyone's efforts, not just the efforts of one person. The couple doesn't need to be outstanding, but they shouldn't hold the family back either.
When Lu Baichuan and his family arrived in the prefectural city, they were informed by their subordinates waiting at the city gate that something had happened. Lu Baichuan's family didn't even have time to go back home and went directly to the Huoyun Division's yamen.
Old Man Lu and Madam Sun were both a little nervous and asked cautiously, "It's not something serious, is it?"
He Jiuniang waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, I'll hold up the sky if it falls!"
Sun: ...
She's very serious, okay!
He Jiuniang blinked innocently, indicating: I'm serious!
Seeing that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were about to start some kind of dispute again, Old Man Lu quickly turned his head away, not intending to get involved, because he knew that if he dared to get involved, he would definitely not have a good ending.
The group of kids also pretended to be busy with their own things, determined not to get involved, as self-preservation was the most important thing.
So He Jiuniang and Sun Shi started arguing like two elementary school kids.
"I'm still alive, who needs you to take my place?"
"Even if you're alive, I'll protect you!"
"Can't I handle it myself?"
"You're not even as tall as me, how are you going to stand up to me?"
"..."
Amidst the childish bickering along the way, the group returned home, where He Jiu Niang, like a butterfly flitting about, led the elderly couple to the courtyard where they had previously lived.
The news came back yesterday. The servants knew the old couple was coming, so they had charcoal burning in the house, making it warm and cozy as soon as you entered.
"Alright, alright, go ahead and do your thing. We'll take a break!"
As soon as she entered the door, Mrs. Sun pushed her to walk out, her tone not very nice, but her words were full of concern.
He Jiuniang naturally understood what the old lady meant, and went along with her, saying, "Alright, alright, Ms. Sun, I know you care about me. I'll go back now. You all get some sleep. If you feel cold, don't get up. Have someone bring dinner to your room!"
He Jiuniang ran away after speaking. Sun rolled her eyes and said, "She doesn't learn the good things, but only the bad ones. How can she be so lazy that she can't even be bothered to go out for a meal!"
With that, he slammed the door shut.
After settling the children in, He Jiuniang went to check on the progress at the clubhouse.
She was too busy going to the clinic every day, so she entrusted this matter to Lu Baichuan to keep an eye on. He would go and check on it whenever he had time, and then come back to report on the progress.
Since she had nothing to do at the moment, He Jiuniang still wanted to go and take a look herself, so that she could make corrections if there was anything wrong.
As soon as He Jiuniang arrived, everyone inside rushed over to greet her, speaking loudly as if afraid she wouldn't hear them.
She waved her hand, indicating that it wasn't necessary, and then went inside to wander around.
It's mostly done, with only minor modifications made to some parts based on Lu Baichuan's suggestions. It can only be described in one word: perfect!
He Jiuniang went to check each floor, but there was always a foreman trying to follow her. He Jiuniang found it annoying and said, "You can go do your own thing. I'll take a look by myself."
The foreman, however, refused to leave, and said with a smile, "Boss, you've come and taken a look around. It's only right that I accompany you, so it's convenient for me to introduce you to someone."
Upon hearing this, He Jiuniang immediately became displeased and asked, "I designed everything in here. What do you need to explain to me?"
She's come here before, and the rules are always the same. Why is she being so disobedient this time?
Something unusual must be going on. He Jiuniang looked at the foreman scrutinizingly, a mysterious smile playing on her lips.
The foreman felt a little flustered by her stare and quickly looked away, forcing a smile as he said, "Please don't be offended, sir. It's just that you haven't been here for a while, and I was worried that you wouldn't know about the recent progress, so I thought I'd come along to take a look. If you don't want me to, I won't come."
He Jiuniang ignored him and walked straight ahead. When she turned the corner, she deliberately looked back at him and saw that he looked a little anxious.
So, during the time she was away, the foreman caused trouble.
There are many ways to cheat in construction projects, such as cutting corners. With this in mind, He Jiuniang inspected the site even more carefully.
Upon entering a room, several workers were working diligently. The room was very dusty, and there was a lot of wood on the floor.
What are you doing?
He Jiuniang stood at the door, her brows furrowed deeply.
They're already in the renovation stage, why are they still using wood that's only used for building construction? Do they think she's stupid?
Everyone who heard the voice felt a chill run down their spine.
The foreman hurriedly caught up, forcing a smile, and said, "Boss, they're all working! It's too dusty here, let's go take a look over there!"
He Jiuniang shoved him away and yelled, "Do you think your father is stupid?!"
As he spoke, he took two steps inside and saw that smoke was rising from the top of his head in an instant.
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