Chapter 49 Commencement of Construction
Fortunately, in a place like the countryside, with the help of the village chief, it didn't take long for several farmers around the Mu family's old house to agree to transfer the land. In the end, Mu Fan came out with thirty-one taels, which was within Mu Fan's expectations.
Successfully acquired a large plot of land for a total of eight families near the old house, so that when the house is built, it will be spacious enough. The yard can also allow the two old people to grow something.
Mu Fan, who solved the foundation problem, breathed a sigh of relief, but he was afraid that the villagers would not be willing, but it was okay.
The villagers all received the silver, signed and pledged it to the village chief, and took out the land deed and handed it to Mu Fan. The money and goods are paid, and the right to use these lands belongs to Mu Fan's family.
The matter of the land was settled, and after Mu Fan thanked the village chief, he returned to Grandpa Gu's hut with Wen Chuxuan.
Everyone else also got up, and when they saw the two people coming back from outside, the two old men smiled from ear to ear, and then Old Man Mu saw the small bamboo basket on Wen Chuxuan's back, which was carried by Mu Fan when he went up the mountain to collect medicine, and he thought that the two of them didn't sleep in the middle of the night and went up the mountain.
Grandpa Mu came over and took Wen Chuxuan's hand, looked around to check, and asked if there was any injury.
Mu Fan couldn't help but be a little depressed, who is the pro in the end. Then the old man's eyes looked over: "Mu Fan, are you going up the mountain at night again, you are a girl's family, fortunately, you are accompanied by Xiao Chu." After the training, Mu Fan happily talked to Wen Chuxuan.
Looking at Old Man Mu's appearance, he wouldn't stop for the time being, so he had to go to find the three of Heifeng by himself.
So I saw three big men, squatting in the water tank in the yard to wash vegetables and kill chickens.
When the three of them heard the sound, they looked up and saw Mu Fan walking towards them, and they all stopped what they were doing and waited for Mu Fan's orders.
"Hei Feng, Chu Yi, I bother you two to go to the town, ask some craftsmen who build houses, and buy some things you need." Mu Fan spoke bluntly. Hei Feng was used to Mu Fan's way of speaking, and treated the people below equally.
But Chu Yi was not used to it: "What kind of trouble is not tired, as long as you tell us, we will definitely do things properly." Chu Yi, who was a little honest, touched his head and said with a smile.
Chu Er, who was a little more alive, heard that his two brothers had something to do, so what did he do. Could it be that the future heroine doesn't like him. looked at Mu Fan anxiously: "Miss Mu Fan, what should I do?"
Hei Feng looked disgusted: "Why are you so stupid, of course you continue to cook, is it possible that you want the master to come." Usually a very clever person, why does he look so stupid now. I hope he doesn't get disliked.
Mu Fan looked at Chu Er, who was anxious, and then at Hei Feng, who looked disgusted, and Chu Yi, who was honest, and felt that the people around Wen Chuxuan were very interesting.
"That's it, the two of you go to do errands, and Chu Er stays and cooks with me. Go and come back as quickly as you can, and try to find someone who can do good. Mu Fan opened his mouth to arrange.
Chu Er was very satisfied with Mu Fan's arrangement and continued to deal with the chickens in his hands. For this kind of housework, Mu Fan has always stayed away.
"Chu Er, you clean up well, I'll go to the fire first." Then he turned around and went into the kitchen and started cooking on the fire. The two old men in the courtyard were talking to Wen Chuxuan, Xiao Mulan and the little wolf were having fun, and Chu Er was obediently handling the chicken. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
Everyone has something to do. The sun rose higher and higher, and the meals in the kitchen were all ready, and with Chu Er's help, the things were quickly placed in the small courtyard. Then everyone sat around the low table and ate breakfast.
"Mu Fan, Xiao Chu said, our family is going to build a new house, really? Is there enough money. While eating, Old Man Mu asked Mu Fan worriedly.
"Grandpa, you don't have to worry about this, the batch of things sold before got a high price, which is enough for our family to build a house." Mu Fan put some dishes into the old man's bowl, explained slowly, and said words with a sense of comfort and trust. "You are old, in the future, you will walk around with Grandpa Gu, take care of your body, and don't worry about money. Hurry up and eat, and then we'll go to the old house to have a look. ”
Old Man Mu was full of worries, and he calmed down under the comfort of his granddaughter, I really hope that everything will be okay. Mu Fan looked at the old man's originally sad face and became happy, thinking that the next time he delivered to Yipinxuan, he would bring his old man with him, so that he could completely settle down, otherwise this old man would never dare to trust her completely.
As soon as he finished eating, he heard the neighing of horses, and when he went out, he saw Hei Feng and Chu Yi each sitting on a horse-drawn cart, as well as a number of tools, timber and more than a dozen strangers, thinking that they should be the craftsmen who built the house.
"Miss Mu Fan, these are workers and some tools, and there will be something to be sent in the future." Hei Feng and Chu Yi came over and saluted Wen Chuxuan and explained to Mu Fan. Wen Chuxuan just hummed softly. Then the group took things and walked in the direction of the Mu family's old house.
Since the storm passed, Old Man Mu had not been here again, and now after getting out of the carriage, Grandpa Mu looked at the ruins in front of him and fell into deep thought.
Mu Fan thought that after all, this was the place where the old man had lived for so long, and it was appropriate to have feelings and reluctance.
"Grandpa, I don't want to, we'll move in when the new house is built." Mu Fan took a step forward, took the old man's hand and comforted him, and found that the old man's hands were full of coldness.
"Mu Fan, this is where I have lived with your grandmother all my life, and now that your grandmother is gone, the house has collapsed, alas." Grandpa Mu sadly told Mu Fan about the bitterness in his heart.
Mu Fan's small hand patted the back of Grandpa Mu's hand, bringing a trace of warmth to the old man. The old man looked at Mu Fan, who had become sensible beside him, and his heart was full of joy. nodded and said, "Okay, well, our family's Mu Fan has also grown up." Let's go. ”
Mu Fan raised his hand and waved: "Let's start doing it." ”
Immediately, the craftsmen began to clean up the debris, and Hei Feng thoughtfully placed a small table, tea and snacks in a clean place, and the two old men and Xiao Mulan sat there and watched.
The rest of the people began to work, and more than a dozen workers came one after another. Mu Fan asked why he invited so many people, and Heifeng said yes in a heartfelt way, so that the construction would start faster.
So many people came to the Mu family's old house to start construction, and the people in the village more or less got the news and came over to watch the excitement, Mu Fan was very curious, they didn't have to worry about their own affairs. Paying attention to the lives of other people's homes all day long.
But it is still understandable that in this kind of ancient times, which was not used as entertainment, in addition to joining in the fun and laughing, the rest of the time was short except for work.
Slowly, more and more villagers watched, and the voices of discussion became louder and louder. are all curious, how the Mu family, who has always been poor, can suddenly build a new house, and invite so many craftsmen, how much does it cost.
Mu Fan felt helpless about the curiosity of the villagers. Wen Chuxuan suggested that these people were watching anyway, so it was better to give some money and let everyone help together.
Wen Chuxuan's proposal was approved by Mu Fan, which could not only silence the onlookers, but also allow more construction people.
"Folks, it looks like you're very idle, and you all have time to watch the excitement." Mu Fan turned to the onlookers and said.
Originally, the villagers thought that the Mu family was going to drive people away, and they all began to coax that they were okay at home, and they came to see it, just because they wanted to stay and not leave.
"That's right, my family doesn't have enough hands, so let's come and help, twenty copper coins a day." Mu Fan speaks like a homely person, and the salary he gives is higher than that of others.
The onlookers didn't want to pay attention to it, but they were moved by the attractive wages. Earlier, they heard from a few families that the Mu family's old house was going to be rebuilt, and they also sold the fields next to the Mu family's old house at a price that made them happy. I thought it was impossible.
Now Mu Fan said in front of so many people, everyone was ready to move. A bold villager rubbed his hands and asked Mu Fan, "Are you telling the truth, twenty wages?" The tone was full of disbelief.
Looking at Mu Fan expectantly, seeing Mu Fan nodding, he joined the ranks of the craftsmen and started to work, one person did it, and other excited villagers also quickly participated. For fear that one step later, Mu Fan would say that he didn't want anyone.
Then you can see thirty or forty people working in the Mu family's old house. A large part of the villagers have said bad things about Mu Fan. Now they have become workers of the Mu family, grinning at Mu Fan one by one.
Mu Fan thought that it seems that the old saying that money can make ghosts grind is true, you see that a moment ago he was still around and saying unpleasant things, and now he is doing things that everyone dared not imagine before.
Some of the village women who did not come to the family looked at the people who were working, anxious to say something, but did not know where to start.
Mu Fan looked at the workers who were working, thinking that the villagers in the village could go home to eat, but the people from the town couldn't go back to eat.
At this time, a village woman came to Mu Fan's side at the instigation of others, and asked Mu Fan in a hesitant whisper: "Mu Fan, you see that our women's families have nothing to do, or you can see what other work can be done for us, and it will be okay if the salary is less." ”
This is the sleepy someone brought a pillow. Mu Fan said with a smile on his face: "Aunt Li, I just need a few people here to cook for the workers from the town." Take a look, pick a few and do it. ”
Mu Fan's moment flattered the aunt who came to ask. Stupidly told Mu Fan that she would definitely do it well.
Then he was going to pick someone. As soon as she turned around, she was stopped by Mu Fan, thinking that there was an accident and Mu Fan didn't want her to do it. Turning his head and speaking hurriedly: "Don't worry, I will do it well." ”
Mu Fan was amused by the anxious appearance of the aunt: "Aunt Li, don't worry, I want to say that tonight's firewood, rice and oil money will be paid by you, and then how much will be used to report to me." Tomorrow I will go to the market to buy something, and this matter will be handed over to my aunt. ”
The aunt's heart finally let go and nodded in response. It scared her to death. Then he calmed down, and went to the crowd of women. started picking people, and don't usually offend her.
The women looked at Aunt Li's appearance, although they were so angry that their teeth itched, they still smiled at Aunt Li flatteringly. Mu Fan was here looking at Aunt Li, who had been recognized by herself, being touted by those women, and smiled and didn't say anything. I didn't think about who to talk to about their bad attitude before.