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Chapter 1666: Chapter 1666: Settling Down
The old village head could see clearly. Now he was also gambling, having seen a lot with age. These five people all looked like decent people. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be possible to take them in.
"Sis, Dad’s fine."
"Yes, it’s best that he’s fine. With anything, let Dad arrange it. We can just wait here."
"Sis, I know. Actually, being here is better than at home. Second Uncle and Third Uncle come around causing trouble all day."
"Hmm. They will have Dad to arrange them later. Su Xing, you keep an eye on the house construction tomorrow. I’m going to the city, we have nothing."
"Sis, why don’t I go?" Still uneasy about a young woman going out alone.
"I don’t understand house construction either, you stay, it’s fine if I go out."
Su Xing had no choice but to agree. He had listened to his sister since childhood.
Su Yuanyuan waited until midnight when Su Xing was sound asleep before entering the space, unable to stand not bathing anymore.
Farm families wake up early; Su Yuanyuan heard the noise and saw Su Xing still asleep, so she didn’t wake him.
When she went out, she saw others feeding the horses. "Thank you, Uncle."
"No problem, it’s true that your horses are exhausted after coming from so far."
"Isn’t it? Thank goodness for the horses." After feeding, they even helped brush the horses, truly attentive.
The women were cooking, and she saw a few children, two about the same age as Su Xing, and three older ones.
Su Lin and the other two also got up to brush the horses. These horses indeed are quite efficient.
Su Yuanyuan took out some grain from their luggage, which they had brought along the way.
"Auntie, this is our ration. It’s really troublesome for you."
"No need, no need."
"We must use it. We’ll settle our rations first. We can’t let Auntie work in vain later." Preferring to speak upfront, she knew even though she hadn’t been in this world long, that grain was the most precious.
The middle-aged woman didn’t refuse further.
Su Xing also came out. Breakfast was mostly ready; he sat beside the old village head.
"Where do you think is suitable to build our house?"
"At the village head, so it’s convenient for you as well."
"Okay, I’ll also need you to help find someone. We don’t know the wages here. Decide based on your judgement, just build it quickly, and it should have four rooms."
"Alright, ten copper coins per person per day, normally it’s eight, but meals are included."
Su Xing nodded. He had been managing the family store since last year and understood market prices.
"Village head, we have no materials, and they need to be bought in the village."
"You can, spend more if needed, but it won’t be too much. This way, there’s no worry."
"Alright, thank you for your concern, village head."
The old village head waved his hand. "Taking you in is a risk. I hope you won’t make it difficult for me."
"Village head, rest assured, we are honest and decent people. We only came because we were worried about family."
After breakfast, Su Yuanyuan, seeing there was a carriage at home, thought she should buy one when she went to the county; otherwise, the goods couldn’t be brought back.
Su Lin wanted to follow but was refused by Su Yuanyuan. "You all should handle things here quickly. The road is peaceful and won’t be dangerous."
No one could argue with their sister’s stubbornness. Su Xing called Su Lin to work together.
Only anxiousness remained; even in three days, the house wouldn’t be built.
Su Yuanyuan rode the horse out of the house, thinking that riding a horse now was akin to driving a fancy car in future generations?
Haha. Why does it feel like the life of a heroine in a martial world? Would wearing a red dress make that drifting feeling more beautiful?
It took over an hour to reach the county. It was still bustling, showing no signs of tension.
As long as it wasn’t chaotic with people suffering.
There were many needed items, food, various condiments, and goods.
The first thing was to buy a carriage. Prices here were still cheap. It felt nice after loading the carriage.
Then came the grand shopping: in the grain and oil store, they bought various grains. All four of Su Xing were big eaters.
They bought two cans of soybean oil. Salt was rationed, and even though there was space stock, it was vastly different from here’s. Still, it needed to be bought. Clothes and shoes, two sets per person, and also prepared quilts.
There was money, truly not wanting to compromise.
The rest were pots, pans, bowls, and tea sets, and basins.
After thinking, she still couldn’t figure out what was missing.
By noon, she left the city without stopping.
Leisurely driving the carriage, feeling this slow life was quite good.
Thinking about what else she needed. It felt like everything was bought; only during use would they know what was missing.
The sound of hooves from behind, quite a lot of them, made Su Yuanyuan quickly steer the carriage aside.
Couldn’t afford to mess with those on horseback, had to avoid them.
Watching over ten horses pass by, eating a mouthful of dust.
"Such a lack of civic responsibility." She muttered constantly.
Taking off the straw hat, shaking off the dust.
At this time, no one else was on the road. She took out a hamburger from the space. It was her homemade super burger, quite delicious to eat.
When she entered the village, she saw the north side bustling with work; they hadn’t even taken a break at noon. Truly diligent.
Su Lin, seeing the young lady return, breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Xing rushed over, "You bought so much?"
"Yes, we have many people. At this rate, it might be finished in two days."
"Yes, all materials were bought from the locals."
"That’s right. I’ll go back first."
"Sis, you go rest, I’ll handle things here."
Su Yuanyuan drove back. The old village head sighed at the items on the carriage; they really didn’t compromise.
There were chickens in the yard; the grain really needed to be stored inside.
"Village head, I’ll put the purchases inside the house."
"Okay, no problem."
After sorting everything, she went out and saw the old village head unloading the carriage, concerned the horse might be overworked.
The entire way was dusty. She fetched water into the room, actually entered the space, washed up, and only then changed clothes and came out.
"I can see you’re their leader. Let me make it clear; you can’t endanger the villagers."
"Rest assured, village head, any danger won’t be connected to us."
One could understand, as it involved the entire village’s safety.
Su Yuanyuan said she would go inside and lie down. When she woke up, it was already evening, and everyone came back. Su Xing and the other three went to the riverside to bathe with them.
Returning, they saw their energetic sister smiling happily.
"Tomorrow night, we can finish the construction, and the yard can be fenced too, just not yet fit for living."
"Alright, don’t rush."
We’re just waiting here for the cheap dad for a while; it’s impossible to stay long here.
Dinner was dark buns, looking unappetizing. A bowl of porridge. Only a small piece of bun was broken off, feeling tough to bite.
But looking at how others ate with such delight, it must be good food.
Su Xing felt a bit sorry seeing his sister eat so little. His sister never had such meals; even the estate’s servants had better fares than this.