Chapter 40

It's almost sunset. Uncle Ai and Uncle Yai brought workers to build a fence that was almost half the circumference of the land. It was considered that Uncle Ai had really planned well, dividing each task so that the work was not interrupted at all. As for the gate, Ji Jiu asked Uncle Ai to ask the price of a friend who made furniture as well. Uncle Ai promised her that he would ask for her. He had also forgotten about this matter, so as soon as he remembered it he would take care of it immediately.

 In the evening the two uncles told everyone to stop working and get their wages. The workers immediately lined up in an orderly manner. Uncle Ai paid the money. Elderly uncle checks the names It didn't take long before it was finished. Ji Jiu invites them to eat but the two uncles say that they have other things to do. It's not too late to eat before it's convenient. Ji Jiu didn't hold back. As for the aunts, they left after finishing helping in the afternoon. Their wages were taken care of by Aunt He. Because the elder uncle had already given her money.

 After sending the two uncles out of the house, Ji Jiu went to sit and wait to eat dinner with Aunt Qiao and Uncle Yu. Aunt Qiao told Ji Jiu that the aunts were all worried about her spending money. Ji Jiu told Aunt Qiao that if the aunts asked again, just tell them that Ji Jiu was rich. She said and laughed. Aunt Qiao and Uncle Yu were stunned. They didn't know that their boss was rich. What kind of rich person lived in such a squalid house with their clothes and belongings so old?

 The mother and daughter looked at each other and asked Ji Jiu for confirmation. Ji Jiu then made a serious face and said that she was really rich, but that she was alone and didn't want to do anything. Now that Aunt Qiao and Uncle Yu were with her, she just wanted to be more comfortable. As for the four aunts, The person who had always taken care of her. She didn't want them to worry so she allowed Aunt Qiao to tell them. Ji Jiu also said that she had to wait for the house to be finished before she went to ask the drugstore boss about buying slaves in the province. If the house was this big, the thieves would have already set their sights on it. Plus, they're all women. It's better to prevent it than fix it. Aunt Qiao listens and advises Ji Jiu that it would be better to buy a slave before the house is finished. So you won't be in a hurry. Because Ji Jiu also had to prepare for a traditional housewarming ceremony.

 Ji Jiu thought of what Aunt Qiao said and saw that it was appropriate. So she said she would wait a few more days for her to allocate her time first. Right now, she wasn't sure what day she would have to go buy things to prepare food for the workers.

 Aunt Qiao and Uncle Yu accepted Ji Jiu's words that they understood. After the meal, everyone hurriedly took a shower and rested. Tomorrow, Aunt Qiao said that there was still enough fresh food left to make more for lunch. The quantity was the same, just changing the menu. Ji Jiu saw that Aunt Qiao was good at estimating the quantity, so she told Aunt Qiao that tomorrow she would let Aunt Qiao be responsible for purchasing the cooking ingredients from now on. Ji Jiu will give Aunt Qiao the money. After purchasing the items, Aunt Qiao simply came to tell her how much she spent. She will keep an account. Ji Jiu also concluded by saying that Aunt Qiao must not be frugal with food. She really wanted things to be good for everyone. Aunt Qiao, who thought of helping him save money, immediately put the idea away. If Ji Jiu found out later about them, mother and daughter would not have the courage to stay with her.

 After we finished talking, we all went our separate ways to rest. Tomorrow Ji Jiu will wake up a bit late. Today she woke up too early.

 The next day, Ji Jiu, who planned to wake up late, ended up waking up early in the morning. It was Uncle Ai and Uncle Phu Yai who brought the workers to work early in the morning. Really work hard. I'm tired of Jiji.

Finished grumbling, Ji Jiu got up from the bed and went to wash her face and eat something to eat.

 Aunt Qiao and Uncle Yu had finished taking care of various things in the house. When Uncle Ai saw Ji Jiu leave the house, he hurriedly walked over and told her about the price of various furniture. Comes with a price list to see. Because Ji Jiu ordered the best items, the price was very high. 3 large beds, 15 taels, 3 wardrobes, plus details in the cabinets with drawers inside, another 15 taels, two tables and chairs for Ji Jiu, 10 taels, 3 large water tanks in the bathroom, 1 small, 10 taels. Set of 7 reception tables and chairs, 14 taels, 2 good quality wooden doors, price 20 taels. Uncle Ai said that if it were normal wood, the price would be much cheaper. But Ji Jiu didn't care at all. She wants to use it for the long term. It was better than having to make them often. In summary, the total cost of her wooden furniture and large door was 84 taels, more than the price of her house. Ji Jiu told Uncle Ai to wait for her for a moment.

 Uncle Ai sat and waited for a long time. Ji Jiu picked up a 100 bill of exchange. The gourd sent Uncle Ai to pay for furniture making. Ji Jiu also told him to send it all on the day the house was finished. Uncle Ai accepted the bill of exchange in shock. He didn't expect this kid to be so good at making money. Plus, he only spent on good things. This was unlike other villagers who mostly saved their money. Uncle Ai assured Ji Jiu that this evening, he I will arrange it for you. Ji Jiu tells Uncle Ai that the remaining money is 16. Uncle Ai kept the gourd to buy materials. As for the remaining 19 taels of material cost, you can come and withdraw it at any time.

 After we agreed, Uncle Ai went back to work. Ji Jiu went into the room to take care of her accounts, because tomorrow she would have Aunt Qiao buy the things herself. Therefore, you must prepare your money well. Now her bills were 6,700 taels, 91 taels of silver, 608 taels. Last time, Ji Jiu paid about 6 taels for food ingredients, so she would give Aunt Qiao 10 taels to look at first.

 At noon, Ah Yu came to follow Ji Jiu to eat. Today, Ji Jiu sat with the aunts in the house instead. She finished talking with Uncle Ai and changed the atmosphere. The aunts knew that Ji Jiu didn't like prying eyes. They talked about various matters. Ji Jiu suddenly remembered something about chestnuts, so he asked the aunts if they would be interested in selling them. She would take them up the mountain to pick them after the house was finished. So he told Ji Jiu that he would definitely go. Ji Jiu then had her aunts warn her in case she forgets later.

 Ji Jiu also assured the aunts that she didn't have to worry about spending her money. She really still had a lot of money left over. The kind-hearted aunts didn't talk about it. They only talked about ingredients for tomorrow's food.

Instead, Ji Jiu asked Aunt He if the elder uncle could help take Aunt Qiao to the market. It wouldn't be difficult to carry things, so Aunt He promised her that she would come with Elder Uncle tomorrow morning and take Aunt Qiao to get the shopping done. Ji Jiu immediately thanked Aunt He for her kindness. Aunt He could only pat Ji Jiu's head affectionately. Plus he told her that he didn't have to thank him anymore. She had seen Ji Jiu as her daughter for a long time. Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken care of each other until now. Ji Jiu could only smile back at her with gratitude. She, who was not used to such things, did not know how to respond.