Xie Jiaojiao was busy repairing the house every day. Sun Ruhua asked the construction workers to build a small shed next to the construction site to cook for the construction workers.
At first, Sun Ruhua was quite stingy, either eating porridge or eating cornstarch.
Xie Jiaojiao pulled her aside: "Mom, what you are doing is too indifferent!"
Sun Ruhua disagreed a little: "What's wrong with that? They are here to help us, and they want money. Some food would be nice."
"Mom! Our brick and tile house has been renovated. Do you still care about this? Isn't there a saying that if you want a horse to run fast, add more vegetables to the grass? How can you have the strength to make clear soup and water all day long? Work?"
Sun Ruhua opened her mouth: "Mom, I saw that you have a hard time making money, so I want to save some for you."
Of course Xie Jiaojiao knew, and she put her arm around Sun Ruhua's shoulders: "Mom, I know! None of us have ever lived in poverty. It's because we have been poor that we know how difficult this life is! There is no need to embarrass others, the food is ready. If everyone is motivated, build the house for us as soon as possible, and we can save labor costs, right?"
Xie Jiaojiao's words moved Sun Ruhua: "Then tomorrow morning, mother will go to town to cut some meat and come back, and then buy some white flour."
"Sure! If you don't have any more money, come get it from me!"
With the change of food, everyone's enthusiasm for work has changed visibly.
Seeing that the foundation was about to be laid, Xie Jiaojiao immediately went to inquire about the place that sold bricks.
But this time around, there are none nearby. After all, for farmers, adobe houses are more cost-effective. Therefore, there are no brick factories opened nearby. After all, if they are opened nearby, few people will buy them.
Seeing the sad look on Sun Ruhua's face, Xie Jiaojiao comforted her and said, "Mom, didn't I tell you about the construction? This brick factory is near the county seat. Don't worry, I will buy it back tomorrow."
Early the next morning, Xie Jiaojiao got up and prepared to go out. She first took Uncle Li's ox cart to the town, and then inquired all the way to the brick factory from the town.
In the town, Jiang Weinan watched Xie Jiaojiao enter the town from the direction of her village, arrived at Qingfeng Tower, and then came out and headed towards the county seat.
My heart skipped a beat, what's going on?
The wedding date has been set, is this stinky girl still thinking about breaking off the engagement?
But when I thought about it, I felt something was wrong.
I took Laifu with me and quickly went to Qingfeng Tower.
"Did Xie Jiaojiao come just now?"
Shopkeeper Chen replied respectfully: "I've been here. Miss Xie wants to inquire about the brick factory."
Jiang Weinan breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned and asked, "Brickyard? Is her family building a house?"
"No, there are no brick factories near our town, so she wanted to go farther to buy it."
Jiang Weinan nodded and went out again with Laifu.
"You go back and drive a carriage to the entrance of the town and wait for me."
Laifu went there immediately. Jiang Weinan saw a bun shop and bought a few buns. Then she walked towards the entrance of the town. This stinky girl didn't know how to buy some food, so she walked on two legs. She didn't know that she had reached the year of the monkey.
Laifu is already waiting at the entrance of the town.
Jiang Weinan got on the carriage, and Laifu drove towards the county seat.
In less than half an hour, Xie Jiaojiao's figure appeared.
When Xie Jiaojiao heard that the carriage was coming behind her, she gave way early and walked to the roadside.
Unexpectedly, the carriage stopped beside her.
Xie Jiaojiao looked up and saw Jiang Weinan opening the carriage curtain and saying to her, "Get in!"
ah?
"Why are you here?"
"Get in the car as soon as I ask you to, why is there so much nonsense?"
Laifu had already gotten out of the car and placed the stool beside the carriage.
Xie Jiaojiao stood still and didn't move.
Jiang Weinan was a little unhappy: "If you go to the brick factory now, I'm afraid you won't be able to walk until the afternoon!"
Xie Jiaojiao then got on the carriage.
As soon as she entered the carriage, Xie Jiaojiao saw the interior of the carriage. You could sit on both sides of the carriage, and it was covered with soft cushions. The innermost part of the carriage was about 60 centimeters, and it was also covered with soft cushions, but it looked like there was a The bed is thin and the quilt should not be a problem if you normally sleep lying down.
Xie Jiaojiao sat on the soft cushion next to the door.
"How did you know I was going to the brick factory?"
Jiang Weinan threw his long hair behind him and said, "I am a frequent visitor to Qingfeng Tower, and shopkeeper Chen knows about my marriage to you. He told me when I went to eat."
Xie Jiaojiao was a little surprised: "Shopkeeper Chen knows about my marriage to you? Why would he know?" She usually goes to Qingfeng Building, but shopkeeper Chen doesn't show that he knows?
Jiang Weinan wanted to slap himself twice.
"His employer has business dealings with my family." Jiang Weinan made an excuse.
"oh!"
Xie Jiaojiao didn't ask any more questions. After all, she was more concerned about whether she could succeed today!
Jiang Weinan bought a bag of steamed buns and threw them to her.
Xie Jiaojiao looked at him.
"I bought it when I passed by. I'll give it to you as a reward." After Jiang Weinan finished speaking, he opened the folding fan and fanned himself.
Not bothered by the cold, Xie Jiaojiao took the bun and didn't eat it, but the bun was quite warm.
My hands were very cold from walking all the way just now, so I just covered my hands while holding this bag.
Laifu drove the carriage and arrived at the brick factory in almost an hour.
Xie Jiaojiao directly explained the purpose of her visit, and the brick factory boss was a little surprised. After all, rural people built few houses with bricks and tiles.
Before Xie Jiaojiao came, she asked the foreman to calculate how many bricks she would need. She immediately ordered the bricks and paid a deposit. The brick factory owner promised to deliver them to her tomorrow.
With his words, Xie Jiaojiao felt a lot relieved.
Jiang Weinan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her, and for some reason, he felt happy in his heart.
On the way back, Xie Jiaojiao ate the buns he bought. She was obviously cold, so she ate two because she was hungry after all.
He also handed one to Jiang Weinan, but Jiang Weinan threw it out of the sedan in disgust.
Xie Jiaojiao:......
Isn't this what you bought?
Xie Jiaojiao rolled her eyes and gave the rest to Laifu who was driving a carriage outside.
It took most of the day to go back and forth.
When we arrived in town, it was already afternoon. Xie Jiaojiao wanted to get out of the car and go back to the village by herself, but Jiang Weinan said unhurriedly: "I've been delayed for so many hours for you, why are you afraid of delaying this half an hour?"
When Laifu heard this from outside, he drove the carriage in the direction of Xie Jiaojiao's house.
Sun Ruhua looked around at the entrance of the village. It was already afternoon, but she didn't see Xie Jiaojiao coming back. She felt very anxious.
Until he saw the carriage appear, and then saw Xie Jiaojiao getting out of the carriage, she immediately rushed up.
"Jiaojiao! You are so anxious, why have you been gone for so long!"
Jiang Weinan also got out of the car.
He was wearing a cloak and a crown of jade on his head. Sun Ruhua had never seen that look before.
"Mom, this is Jiang Weinan. If it weren't for him, I might still be on the road today."
Jiang Weinan said politely: "It's good to know."
Then he bowed slightly to Sun Ruhua as a greeting.
Sun Ruhua didn't know what to say for a while.
Jiang Weinan didn't want to stay either: "Then I'll go back!"
Xie Jiaojiao didn't stop her, she just said, "Be careful on the road."
Hearing her words, Jiang Weinan felt a little better. He nodded, turned around, got in the car, and left.
