There was determination in his words.
Upon hearing this, a flash of panic crossed Yin Xiangyang's face. He hurriedly argued loudly, almost pleading: "No, I won't take it, my dear wife. I will listen to you and never touch her things again."
To show his determination, he stepped forward and stomped hard on the candy twice, as if to crush his greed.
Xie Di originally planned to wait for the crowd to disperse before quietly picking up the candy, but when she saw this scene, she felt mixed emotions.
Her own son was so obedient in front of Su Qifen that she felt as if her heart was gently pricked by a fine needle, causing a dull pain. An ominous premonition came to her mind, and she became more and more doubtful about the wisdom of this marriage.
Su Qifen felt relieved. Although Yin Xiangyang seemed a little dull, his easy-to-control personality happened to be her advantage.
She began to realize that Yin Xiangyang could not only be the power in her hands to restrain Xie Di, but also a shield to prevent Xie Di's unreasonable interference and protect herself from her bullying.
When Su's mother saw her daughter taking the initiative in this marriage, the heavy stone in her heart fell to the ground.
She used to worry that her daughter would have a hard life after marriage, but now it seems that as long as Yin Xiangyang can listen to her daughter, a turning point in her fate is just around the corner and good days will not be far away.
The layout of the new home completely complies with Xu Qinghe's concept. The master bedroom is spacious and bright, and there is a small and exquisite study adjacent to it, providing a quiet study and work space for her and Yin Yunjie.
On one side of the study is Zhu Yunxiu's room and a simple guest room. Although the area is not large, it is enough to accommodate occasional guests.
The kitchen and woodshed are located at the other end of the house, and near the corner is a fully equipped bathroom.
This bathroom can be regarded as a meticulous work of Xu Qinghe. It has a built-in water tank for easy flushing and a careful cover to prevent odor from escaping.
She also ingeniously built a washbasin and shower area, and cleverly installed a water tank and pipe system to ensure a continuous supply of cold water. Although she cannot yet enjoy the convenience of solar hot water, this does not diminish the highlights of her smart layout.
In this era, most rural houses were simple and unpretentious, and only needed to be cleaned and tidied before moving in.
Their brick and tile houses are considered top-notch in the local area, especially the specially paved cement floors, which still appear smooth and warm even without tile decorations.
Xu Qinghe was quite satisfied with this and proposed a further plan to Yin Yunjie: "How about we fence off the yard? I want to raise a dog to guard the yard, add a few chickens and ducks, and plant vegetables in the remaining space. That way, our family of three can basically be self-sufficient."
Yin Yunjie pondered for a moment and offered his suggestion: "Why not just build an earthen wall? It's more solid and reliable. I'll buy some adobe bricks. It'll be finished in two or three days. It's much more durable than a bamboo fence."
His considerations stemmed from his desire to protect his home. He knew that since he went out frequently, he needed stronger protection to prevent someone with complicated thoughts like Su Qifen from taking advantage of the situation.
Xu Qinghe understands the fragility of bamboo fences, but is also concerned that building a new house is already a considerable expense, and building an additional wall might trigger jealousy and gossip among neighbors.
She originally intended to keep a low profile, but overlooked the fact that adobe walls were an economical and practical option that could meet her needs without being too ostentatious, which was exactly what she wanted.
"It's decided. I'll follow your arrangements."
Xu Qinghe nodded in agreement, secretly glad that he had found a solution that was both affordable and safe.
As night fell and everything was quiet, Yin Yunjie, after dinner, walked briskly towards the residence of foreman Li Shengli, carrying carefully selected candies.
The moonlight was bright, covering the path leading to the neighborhood with a layer of silver gauze.
The new house rising from the ground not only marks the beginning of a new life, but also is a testimony to the sincere cooperation between the two people.
After the project was successfully completed, Yin Yunjie immediately fulfilled his promise and settled every copper coin of wages clearly.
However, the joy of the new home had not yet faded, and Yin Yunjie's visit again made Li Shengli feel a little worried, fearing that there was something wrong with the project.
After some inquiries, he found out that it was about buying adobe bricks. This made Li Shengli laugh and feel relieved.
Adobe, this seemingly inconspicuous building material, is a common building material in this small village. Every household can make it by hand. However, due to its long production cycle and the fact that it is mostly made on demand, there is little stock.
Li Shengli, as an experienced house builder, is well aware of this and always has spare adobe bricks at home in case of emergency.
Yin Yunjie undoubtedly had good luck when he visited the house this time.
After learning about Yin Yunjie's simple purpose, Li Shengli's doubts immediately dissipated. He gladly accepted the candy's small gift and generously offered a discount of one dime on each adobe brick. Not only that, he also offered to help Yin Yunjie build the wall after working every day.
For Yin Yunjie, this is not only good news for cost savings, but also a great help in speeding up the construction progress.
He sincerely expressed his gratitude to Li Shengli, then completed the transaction, turned around and borrowed an old cart from the village chief, and the heavy bricks were carefully transported back to the home that was about to be renovated.
The scene in the village was like a silent painting. The villagers witnessed this scene with mixed feelings.
Xu Qinghe's life used to be so difficult, but now, happiness seems to have come overnight, which makes people sigh at the power of marriage. As the saying goes, "Marrying the right person can change your destiny."
This change caused a stir among the villagers, and feelings of envy and jealousy were quietly spreading. Privately, there was endless discussion about how to make their daughters also have such good luck.
Faced with the gossip of his neighbors, Yin Yunjie did not take it to heart. He had only one thought in his mind - to finish the work in hand as soon as possible so that Xu Qinghe, the hardworking girl, would have less fatigue and more peace.
After marriage, he knew that as the head of the family, the responsibility on his shoulders was heavier than Mount Tai.
When the last brick was placed, it was already late at night and the surrounding lights gradually went out. Only Xu Qinghe's room was still shining with a gentle light.
During the transportation, Yin Yunjie accidentally scratched his palm, leaving the skin torn and blood oozing out, but he just brushed it off lightly and didn't take it seriously.
Xu Qinghe insisted on helping him treat the wound. He first cleaned the wound with clear mountain spring water and then applied a thin layer of iodine.
"This iodine tincture was specially prepared. It's especially effective for external injuries. I asked several people to bring it back from the town." She explained softly, trying to conceal the true source of the iodine tincture - in fact, it was a small treasure she had secretly accumulated on a daily basis. At this moment, she could only make up a reasonable excuse to feel at ease.
Upon hearing this, Yin Yunjie glanced lightly at the bottle of iodine. He understood what was going on but did not expose it.
Recalling the day she got the marriage certificate, the wound on her forehead had not been properly treated, and now iodine has appeared.
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