Chapter 93 - 82: Points Abundant (Yunqi recommends 25005 additional)
The Bai Family chose a plot of land and had reserved materials from the county town, they started construction on an auspicious day.
This was considered an especially lively event in the village since the Bai Family paid well, villagers from nearby villages all came to apply.
Old Zhou himself went.
The Bai Family hired some people, as the residence they were building was quite large and needed plenty of wood, stone, and so forth, all of which required manpower.
The whole village came alive, with children especially keen on watching the activity, and Manbao, full of enthusiasm, went to have a look. In the evening, the conversation at the Zhou Family’s home also revolved around this event.
Among those from the Zhou Family who went, only Zhou Dalang and Zhou Silang were chosen. Zhou Erlang was not picked, and Zhou Sanlang didn’t go because he needed to rest and prepare for his labor service.
With the Winter Solstice approaching and many preparations needed at home, Ms. Qian took out the family’s money to count. Naturally, she could not hide this action from Manbao, who shared the same room.
Manbao even volunteered to keep the account book for her.
Ms. Qian glanced at Manbao and agreed.
They had earned quite a bit during this time, but they had also been spending. Thinking of Third’s impending service in the dead of winter, she set aside some money to buy cotton to pad his clothes, which definitely would require more fabric.
Ms. Qian set aside another portion, and then she allowed Manbao to record the remainder.