Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!

35: Chapter 35_1 Profound Meaning_1 35: Chapter 35_1 Profound Meaning_1 Zhou Shuren had experience, “The leftovers should be well taken care of and dried while the weather is still good to keep for winter.

Have Eldest and Second catch more little river shrimp, dry them, and they’ll make a good soup to drink in winter.”

Zhulan naturally agreed.

Unlike the modern times where greens aren’t scarce in winter, in ancient times, most of the winter diet consisted of difficult-to-endure pickled vegetables.

Zhou Shuren was full of energy.

In the modern era, he forced himself to study in order to live a good life and never had a moment of rest; now in the ancient times, he finally relaxed and, with the memories of hoarding food from his childhood, was particularly enthusiastic about fishing.

In the evening, there were fried small fish in lard, tofu fish soup, braised crucian carp, main dish of millet porridge, and cornmeal pancakes.

Zhulan listened as Zhou Shuren said, “The fish we caught this morning weren’t eaten for lunch; we were waiting for everyone to gather and have a good meal together.

Alright, I won’t say much more.

Just look at how my eldest grandson Mingyun is salivating.”

Eldest grandson Mingyun didn’t expect to be called out, his face flushed with shyness, too embarrassed to act spoiled with his grandfather; he could only cry out, “Granny.”

Zhou Shuren chuckled happily, “Alright, let’s eat.”

Zhulan’s gaze was always on Chang Lian and Chang Zhi.

The joy on their faces couldn’t be hidden.

Zhou Shuren’s tactics were much deeper than hers; she didn’t even have to point it out, and her two sons already felt valued.

After the meal, Zhou Shuren said, “We don’t need to work in the fields these few days and have some free time on our hands; let’s rework the Kang and fire wall at home.”

Eldest son Zhou Changli frowned, “Dad, the three of us can’t finish it in just a few days.”

It was nearly harvest time, the family had considerable land, and currently, the main labor force was just him and Second.

In previous years, they also had Mom, but this year Mom wasn’t well, and the two of them really didn’t have that much time to work on the Kang.

Zhou Shuren said, “The village won’t be busy these days; you can find some people to help out.

Five coins per day without meals, and two days should be enough.”

He then addressed the third and fourth sons, “Go back later and tidy up the books and clothes in your room; don’t touch them tomorrow.”

Books were too precious.

Third and Fourth responded, “Got it, Dad.”

Second son Zhou Changyi asked the crucial question, “Dad, how many people should we hire?”

Zhou Shuren had no experience in this area and asked in return, “What do you think?”

Second was more resourceful and decisive than Eldest.

Zhou Changyi was somewhat excited; he had never been asked before and hurriedly showcased his thoughts, “If it’s for two days, then three people will suffice, but if we want to finish in one day, we’ll need five.”

Zhou Shuren sighed internally, realizing there was still an oversight, “If it’s all completed in one day, where will people stay after the Kang are remade?”

Especially for the last Kang to be worked on, by the time it dried, would people even have a place to sleep?

Zhou Changyi pursed his lips, pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up, “First, Dad and Mom’s, then mine; by evening it should be dry enough.

The younger brothers’ can follow, with the third at least halfway dry.

The two youngest brothers can make do for one night, and finally, Sister’s.

If it’s not dry, she can stay with Mom and Dad for one night.”

Zhou Shuren smiled; the boy indeed had a nimble mind, “Your idea is good, but this time when reworking the fire wall I don’t plan on using clay bricks anymore; we’re switching to green bricks instead.

Hauling the bricks back and forth is also laborious, so let’s split the work over two days.”

Zhou Changli protested, “Dad, green bricks will cost quite a bit of money!”

Zhou Shuren didn’t think of his eldest son as being petty.

It was normal for the eldest to be more considerate, “Money shouldn’t be saved like this.

Green bricks heat up quickly, and in winter, it will make things less harsh for both the adults and the children.”

Eldest and Second looked at each other; their minds clicked—Dad must be worried about Mom suffering, so they said nothing further.

Zhulan waited for Zhou Shuren to return and had dug out the jar holding the copper coins, “Later tonight, I’ll go hide the silver.”

Places that she considered safe for hiding had been deliberated for several days—absolutely secure.

The following day the weather was exceptionally kind and in their favor.

After breakfast, Zhou Shuren and Eldest went to buy green bricks while Second went to find helpers.

Zhulan hadn’t expected that Wang Ru’s father, Old Wang Si, would come; the Zhou and Wang families had never interacted with each other.

Lady Li exclaimed in surprise, “Wang Si sure has grown bold, he isn’t afraid of being torn apart by the Wang Zhang couple?”

Zhao whispered, “For his son.”

Zhulan gave Zhao a sideways glance, feeling deeply that the original body had always underestimated her.

Despite appearing to have a timid nature, weak and tearful, her mind was incredibly sharp and she always hit the nail on the head.

Under their watchful gaze, Old Wang Si felt very uneasy, afraid of being turned away from the work and becoming extremely anxious, “Auntie, Aunt.”

Second son Zhou Changyi, worried his mother would refuse, hurriedly signaled her with his eyes, “Mom.”

Zhulan, not as naive as the original host, knew full well what was going on.

Second was bringing Old Wang Si into the picture for a good reason.