Chapter 98 - 98 98 Can Only Rely on Laosan

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Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Can Only Rely on Laosan Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Can Only Rely on Laosan Da Bao knew Laosan had a way to get bricks and tiles for the house. At this time, there would be no dawdling. The sooner the house was finished, the sooner they could move out. “How many rooms does the eldest brother want to build? Does he need bricks and tiles for all of them?” If he needed bricks and tiles for all of them, given their situation and without adding furniture, it would cost over 200. The eldest brother’s family also had split over 100 yuan for this. Were they planning to ignore the famine for the sake of building the house? “Three rooms with bricks and tiles, and the kitchen still in adobe. How much would this approximately cost?” Zhao Tianxiang was a bit hesitant, unsure if he had enough money. “It depends on the bricks. They cost differently at 10,000 yuan and at 1,000 yuan. You should ask Laoer’s family how much they need and pool the money to buy together. That way, you can get a better price. If they don’t want to buy together, you can also purchase separately. Get back to me on this matter soon. There isn’t much work in the brigade now, but there sure is no shortage of house building.” Upon hearing this from Tianlei, Zhao Tianxiang hurriedly said, “I’ll go find Laoer right now.” Meanwhile, Zhao Tianhai was still worried about whether Laosan would get back at him. But he had no way to get the bricks himself; he could only rely on Laosan. Who would want to live in an adobe house after experiencing a brick house? “Since you’ve decided on the bricks and tiles, make a deposit. You know, to secure the bricks, you need to give some deposit first.” Zhao Tianhai wanted to say, “Laosan, didn’t you make any money when you went out?” But dare he say that? Laosan could turn around and refuse to get the bricks for him. If they had no bricks, would they build with adobe? This autumn, who knows how long it would take for the mud bricks to dry? He feared they wouldn’t move into the new house the entire winter. “I will give...” Tianlei acted fast. He not only brought them bricks and tiles but also procured some cement. He only supplied the labor; he wasn’t planning to pay out of pocket. Da Shu’s mother quietly said to Zhao Tianhai,”Brother Xiao Hai, do you think Laosan might secretly skim some money off us?” Zhao Tianhai looked at his wife, “You think I haven’t asked around? The bricks Laosan got us are way cheaper. Don’t mention that again, otherwise, if Laosan drops the work, where would we go to buy bricks, tiles, and cement?” Da Shu’s mother knew her husband didn’t have the capabilities of Laosan. But the thought of soon living in a brick and tile house excited her. Soon, not just her sisters-in-law would live in a brick and tile house; she could move in too. Since Tianlei was running around everywhere, cooking fell into the hands of Yun Xiaoxiao, who pretended to make sweet potato balls for the two little ones. The formula was not reduced for them, but that can of formula hadn’t decreased much. Tianlei, busy as he was, didn’t notice these details. Because something else crossed his mind. The quilts were dried, as were the bedsheets. Da Bao and Xiao Bao’s beddings were replaced with this year’s new straw. He would have to return and sleep with his sons in the other room, a major issue for him, wondering how he could avoid splitting rooms. “Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao, Xiao Bao wet the bed.” At that, Yun Xiaoxiao rushed over and saw Xiao Bao standing off to the side with his head bowed in shame, the bed clearly too damp. “It must be because they drank too much water last night. I forgot to wake them up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night.” Tianlei took the blame on himself. Where could Yun Xiaoxiao blame Tianlei? His brothers were building houses, and he was helping every day, exhausted, not sparing much thought to care for the little ones.

Chapter 98 - 98 98 Can Only Rely on Laosan

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