Li Yan looked at Li Xiaomei who was busy, feeling a little embarrassed: "Auntie, I'm so sorry, you just came to live at home and I asked you to help with the housework!"
"I don't like what you're saying. I'd be miserable if you left me idle at home all day. I'd feel more at ease tending to the vegetable garden!"
Seeing that her aunt was really happy with her work, Li Yan no longer insisted.
After running for the whole morning, Li Yan was really hungry. She went to the kitchen, took a steamed bun from the drawer, broke it in half, and picked up two pieces of pickles from the bowl. Li Yan ate the pickles with the steamed bun while going to her mother's room.
At this time, Lin was sitting on a bamboo stool doing needlework. Li Yan came forward and asked, "Mom, what are you doing?"
Lin replied while sewing, "This is a dress I made for you. There are only a few edges left for me to sew. You can try it on later. If it doesn't fit, I'll make some changes."
Li Yan waved her hand: "Mom, don't worry! There's no need to rush."
Lin finished sewing the last piece and shook the clothes in her hand: "You are not in a hurry, but I am! Don't you see that the clothes your aunt is wearing are all your grandmother's old clothes, and they don't fit me! After I finish this one for you, I have to make another one for your aunt."
Li Yan looked at Lin who was busy with her work and said with concern: "Mom, if you are too busy, I will let my aunt do it herself. We are all family, so it doesn't matter who does it!"
Mrs. Lin rolled her eyes at her daughter and said, "How can you be so rude, kid! How dare your aunt ask for it? I've made it for her, so she can't refuse!"
Looking at her own daughter, Lin sighed in her heart, 'My daughter sometimes seems smart and has a lot of clever ideas, but sometimes she is not thoughtful enough!'
Li Yan couldn't help but complain in her heart, "Ah, the ancients were so reserved! It's really a headache!"
Mrs. Lin asked Li Yan to put on the new dress. The emerald green material made Li Yan look even fairer. Mrs. Lin looked at it with satisfaction: "This material is well chosen. It suits you very well!"
After hearing her mother's approval, Li Yan quickly changed into old clothes and asked, "Do you want me to ask my aunt to come in and take my measurements?"
"No need, I've asked your grandma." Li Yan had to give up.
After packing her daughter's clothes, Lin asked, "How was your site selection with your grandfather today?"
"I just went to see a fortune teller. If we can set a date, we can start work! I plan to hire some more people to help. The wages are still twelve cents a day, and one meal is provided!"
Lin asked worriedly, "How many people do you plan to invite? We should be prepared!"
Li Yan patted her chest and assured: "Mom, I don't need your help, just take care of yourself and the baby in your belly!"
Lin said angrily, "Then don't bother your aunt!"
Li Yan smiled and replied, "Auntie can't sit still, so she will naturally help me. But I will also pay her wages, so don't worry, mother!"
Speaking of this, Li Yan remembered that she had to explain this to Li Xiaomei, and hurried out of Lin's house.
Looking at her daughter who had left in a hurry, Lin couldn't help but shake her head. This child doesn't look like a girl at all! I really don't know who she resembles.
Li Yan ran to Li Xiaomei's side and said, "Aunt, I want to discuss something with you!"
Li Xiaomei stopped what she was doing, wiped the sweat off her face, and said, "What's the matter? Tell me!"
Li Yan told Li Xiaomei about hiring someone to build the house and also providing a meal: "Aunt, I want you to help me cook when the time comes. I'll pay you for it!"
Li Xiaomei thought it was nothing and said nonchalantly, "Alright, do you even need to tell me about this? It's not about money."
Seeing her aunt say this, Li Yan no longer insisted. After all, there was still a long way to go, and there would always be a chance to use the money for her aunt.
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