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" Father, where should we go first ?"

Zhu Changyu gently stroked the heads of his two sons.

" We will go to the land at the foot of the mountain that we got. Father will ask the villagers to help us build a small hut first. As for a good house, Father will find a way when we have enough money."

Zhu Qing'an, who was standing there listening, spoke in a serious tone.

" I will help my mother work and help my father earn money to build a house. We don't have to worry. Everything will be fine."

Zhu Changyu smiled gently at his daughter.

" I am always proud of you, Qing An. Thank you for helping to lighten the burden."

Although the cart was full of things and heavy, the second family members worked hard to push it out of the old house. Lin Ai helped to steady the moving things, while Zhu Qing'an held one of the cart wheels, and the two boys pushed the back of the cart with all their might.

Looking at the big house that had caused them pain, Zhu Changyu turned back with a resolute gaze, as if he wanted to tell himself that he would never turn back to that suffering again.

" Let's go."

He spoke in a calm but firm voice. Everyone in the second house walked with the old cart. Although the path ahead was full of difficulties, they had hope in their hearts and were ready to start anew on the small plot of land at the foot of the mountain.

When Zhu Changyu stopped his cart on the new land at the end of the village, he stood there for a moment, examining the area before speaking in a serious tone.

" Before we unload our stuff, we should fence the land first. At least tonight we won't have to worry about thieves or wild animals."

Zhu Qing'an, who was standing nearby, looked up at his father with a resolute gaze.

" I'm fine now, Father. Let me take my younger siblings to help find some wood so we can build the fence before nightfall."

" No !" Zhu Changyu replied immediately, his tone so resolute that his daughter flinched slightly.

" You just recovered from an illness, don't push yourself. As for your younger siblings, they're still young. I won't let them suffer too."

Lin Ai, who was standing at the side, reached out and lightly touched her husband's shoulder.

" But you are still injured. Don't push yourself. An An and I will help you. We will find the wood together as soon as possible."

Zhu Changyu shook his head slightly before taking a deep breath. He looked at his wife and children one by one. Although he was grateful to everyone for their help, as a father and head of the family, he could not let others suffer for him.

" I still have some strength. This is my job. You guys unload the cart and arrange the things," he said in a gentle but firm tone.

The second village area that the second family received was located at the end of the village, next to the mountain path. Behind the area was a large stream flowing through. Although this area was not very large, it was already considered their complete land. Zhu Changyu considered the area and planned to build a wooden fence himself.

He began by defining the perimeter of the property to ensure the fence would enclose the entire area, taking into account the slope of the site and the stream behind it. For the stream side, he decided to use the large trees that grew there as a natural barrier to the fence, as it would take too long to cut all the trees at once.

Zhu Changyu turned around and took out a small, still usable axe from his cart. He walked to the stream behind their land, his eyes scanning for small trees or dry branches that could be used to make a fence without having to cut too much. His still sore legs made him walk carefully, but Zhu Changyu didn't let the pain get in the way.

As he picked up the fallen wood by the roadside, Zhu Qing'an ran after him. She held a long rope in her hand and looked at her father with a worried look in her eyes.

" Father, even if you don't let us help, I will never let you do the work alone."

Zhu Changyu sighed softly. He knew how determined his daughter was. "If you want to help, just help pick up the fallen wood around here. Don't cut or carry anything heavy, understand? "

" I understand." Zhu Qing'an nodded. She started to collect dry wood and tied it into small bundles, while Zhu Changyu used a small axe to cut branches from a fallen tree by the stream.

Not long after, Lin Ai followed along with Zhu Qingcheng and Zhu Qingyang. Each of them carried a bucket of water, while Lin Ai carried a small sack.

" I will boil water and prepare food for you while I work. If you are tired, don't force yourself. Come back and rest quickly."

Zhu Qingyang, who was holding a small bucket of water, was jumping around.

" I'll help Brother An pick up the wood ! Brother An, look, this branch is so straight !"

The little boy's laughter eased the tense atmosphere. Zhu Changyu turned to smile at his family. He felt warm inside. Although the situation was difficult, he had a family that was willing to cooperate.

family helped to collect the fallen wood on the ground and cut branches from the fallen trees near the stream. Zhu Changyu used a small axe to cut the wood into long pieces of suitable size for making fence posts and crossbeams for connecting the posts.

Softwood and small branches that are not strong enough to make fence posts are woven into wooden panels to simply fill the gaps between the posts, using ropes made from bark and vines to hold them in place.

Zhu Changyu started by digging a hole for a wooden post in the corner of the plot. He used a small hoe to dig a hole about a chi deep, then planted a large log that he had chosen as the post firmly in place. The hole was then filled with soil and compacted with rocks and hard soil, so that the post would not easily fall in strong winds.

The distance between the posts is about one metre apart to make the fence structure strong while still using the least amount of wood.

After all the fence posts were erected, Zhu Changyu and Zhu Qing'an helped each other by placing long sticks parallel to each post, using vine ropes to tie the sticks tightly to each post. Then, they installed the prepared woven wooden boards in the gaps between the posts to close the gaps and prevent small animals from entering the area.

At the back, next to the stream, Zhu Changyu chose to use large trees that were naturally available as a natural fence. Where the trees were too far apart, he installed wooden beams and woven wooden boards at intervals to connect the fence to make it complete.

The nearby stream is both a highlight and a cautionary tale for the area. Although it is convenient for water use, it can also be an entrance for wildlife that come down to drink at night.

As the sun began to set, a simple wooden fence around the property was completed. While not as sturdy as a permanent fence, it provided some protection from cold winds, wildlife, and thieves.

Zhu Changyu stood looking at the wooden fence with satisfaction before turning to look at the family who were working tirelessly.

" Tonight we will sleep comfortably in our own place. Even though it is difficult, I know that we will be able to build a better home in the future."

His words gave everyone encouragement. Lin Ai and her children smiled proudly. This simple wooden fence was not only a protection against danger, but also the starting point of a new life that they would build with their own sweat and tears.