"Take a look at this plot of land, how much does it cost? I'll have Sanlang bring it over to you in a bit."
"This plot of land shouldn't cost much, but isn't a little over an acre a bit too big? How many large brick houses are you planning to build?"
"Build ten large tiled houses."
This number was agreed upon beforehand with my beloved granddaughter: two rooms for each of the three sons.
The elderly couple has one room, their precious child has one room, and the other two rooms are used as guest rooms while a kitchen is being built.
Su Muyao thought that since her older brothers were still young, there was no need to consider building new houses for them to use for their weddings right now.
After all, I'll earn more money in the future, and I won't let them get married and still live in this small house.
"What? Ten large brick houses? Isn't that a bit too many?"
The village chief genuinely felt that ten large brick houses were far too many. Nowadays, even the slightly wealthier families in the village only have three large brick houses at most, and that's usually for the whole family.
After all, this large brick house can be divided into two rooms, so how can ten rooms possibly accommodate everyone?
But then he thought about it again, and realized that the Su family's sons would also need to get married in the future, so he didn't say anything more.
“Village chief, we plan to build those big brick and tile houses and hire people from our village. Could you please approve a larger plot of land, at least one acre?”
When the old village chief heard that people from the village were needed, he readily agreed.
"Grandpa Village Chief, we may need to find more manpower to build the house as soon as possible."
Su Muyao added from the side.
"Alright, alright, you little rascal."
After the two old men whispered some details to each other, Old Man Su took his little dumpling back home.
The village chief, the village elders, and the villagers all discussed the need to stockpile more grain.
The villagers didn't take it seriously until the village chief said it was Xiao Fuxing who had instructed them.
Now everyone stopped caring about why they needed to hoard food; they just knew that listening to Little Lucky Star was the right thing to do.
Especially for families with elderly members, it's really impossible for the son to persuade them otherwise.
They desperately exchanged all the money in the house for grain and hauled it home.
The land for the homestead was approved quickly, and it only cost a little over 200 coins in total.
Su Muyao then realized that the foundation of this dynasty was the cheapest.
No sooner had Old Man Su learned that the land for the house had been approved than he began making arrangements to quickly build the new house.
“Old man, I remember the village chief’s son-in-law had a road paved with blue bricks.”
"It seems so. I remember a few years ago, a family in the next village built a big brick and tile house. They even came to see the old village chief back then."
"Okay, I'll go ask around and find a few more people to get things started today."
After finishing his sentence, Old Man Su hurriedly went out.
Now only Grandma Su and Su Muyao are in the house.
"My sweetheart, I've saved up all the money for you! I'll prepare a gold face mask for you so you won't be bullied by your in-laws when you get married."
"Grandma, I'm not even two years old yet." Su Muyao wondered if her grandmother was thinking a little too far ahead.
“My dear child, I’ve heard from others that daughters of wealthy families start saving for their dowries as soon as they are born! It’s already a bit late for me to start now.”
There's nothing we can do; our family is too poor. This little bit of money is something you earned yourself. It's just that you've had to go through this hardship.
Grandma Su looked at the little dumpling in front of her, feeling full of guilt.
The little dumpling shook her head. "Grandma, I'm not wronged at all. You and Grandpa are so good to me, the whole family is so good to me. I'm not wronged at all; I've been blessed."
After saying that, she snuggled into her grandmother's arms. It seemed that she had made up for the lack of family affection she had experienced in her previous life.
Grandma Su didn't know what to say, but she knew that her Su family owed this little kid a debt.
Not long after, Old Man Su returned with his sons.
"Is it done?"
"The old woman has taken care of everything. The village chief and his men have measured the dimensions. The documents we brought today have been officially approved. Now all we need to do is find someone to start construction."
The Su family was filled with joy at home, and the news spread throughout the village.
When they first saw the old village chief leading people to measure the new homestead, making such a big fuss, they suspected it might be for a relatively large house.
Some nosy people would keep asking him questions.
"I was wondering how many houses the Su family was going to build, making such a big fuss."
"Who knows? Look how far we've measured from front to back!"
"Of course, this is at least two acres, why make such a big yard?"
"Hey, why do you all care so much? Even if someone builds a whole row of thatched houses, it's none of your business."
With Little Lucky Baby at home, they're making a fortune!
The old village chief looked at everyone, and as they all chimed in, he simply said what was on his mind: they'd find out sooner or later anyway.
"Alright, everyone, stop guessing. The Su family is planning to build ten large brick and tile houses."
An old woman nearby roared, "What did you say? A brick house with tiled roof! Ten rooms! There aren't any brick houses with tiled roofs in our village yet!"
Everyone thought the same thing, after all, their place was a remote area and a very poor village.
"Go back to your own business and stop making a ruckus here."
And don't let those envious people go around saying anything bad about Old Su's family. Just think, if it weren't for Old Su's family, they'd still be drinking wild vegetable soup.
Upon hearing the old village chief's words, several people in the crowd lowered their heads.
They knew the old village chief was giving them a warning, probably because he had heard what they had said earlier.
...
Su Muyao was completely at ease about the new house, not having to worry about it at all.
I've been bored at home these past couple of days, so I'm planning to go up the mountain to find the little white wolf to play with.
The wolf cub was originally supposed to follow him, but that day he was thinking about gathering salt fungus and forgot to bring the little cub back.
I was thinking of going up the mountain right now and bringing that little wolf cub back.
But plans can't keep up with changes. Just as Su Muyao left the village, she noticed a small white thing running towards her from not far away.
Then I saw that small white thing, its target was me.
The little guy was gripping his trouser leg with his fingers and teeth, making whimpering noises.
"Little human brat, I know you can understand me! Please help me! Some beast is bullying the fox!"
Su Muyao grabbed the little fox by the scruff of its neck and lifted it up. "Little guy, I've never seen you before. How come you know to come looking for me?"
The little fox was being held by the scruff of its neck, its four legs kicking wildly in the air.
Upon hearing what the human cub said, it immediately began gesturing in the air with its two front paws, calling out as it did so.
“I saw you every time you went into the mountains, and I also saw the magic water you gave to those stupid wolves.”
"Oh, you actually saw it, so why didn't you come out?"
The little fox said pitifully, "I want to see you again. Could you be one of those bad people sent to trick the foxes? Every winter, those particularly wicked humans come down to the deep mountains to catch us."
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