Chapter 194: Diligence Brings Wealth (Update for Monthly Votes)

Chapter 194: Diligence Brings Wealth (Update for Monthly Votes)

He understood his wife's thoughts; the cost of buying a courtyard was considerable.

Now every coin was stretched as far as possible, but this expense couldn't be avoided.

Seeing Liu Erniu's face light up, he immediately looked at his mother.

When he saw his mother give his father an annoyed glance without objecting, his heart blossomed with joy.

Meanwhile, in Xiashui Village.

Liu Danni had just returned to Xiashui Village and happened to run into the Wang family on their way back from gathering firewood.

Because both families were on good terms with the Song family, Wang Dashan and Liu Danni had a decent relationship.

After exchanging greetings, they started chatting.

"Little Sister told me that you've already settled on a courtyard. How is it going?" Wang Dashan asked Liu Danni with a smile, his words tinged with envy.

How could one not be envious?

It hadn't been long since the Song family moved to town, yet the Liu family had also bought a courtyard there.

Although the Liu family had been well-off before, much of their ability to buy a place in town was due to the Song family's support.

Collecting goods in the village was one aspect, and the two Liu brothers went around collecting goods daily.

Additionally, Liu's eldest daughter-in-law and youngest daughter had been doing business in town with Song Dalang's wife, naturally earning quite a bit.

"Yes, we've already purchased it, and the deed has been transferred," Liu Danni replied with a smile.

He didn't intend to show off, but everyone in the village would eventually find out.

Moreover, Little Sister had mentioned wanting to rent a room from them for the father and son.

This way, everyone would live in the same courtyard.

Of course, he wouldn't mention this for now.

He had already agreed to let her rent a room when she needed it.

After all, he knew why they wanted to rent a room.

If the villagers didn't flee, the Wang family could stay in the village.

Otherwise, letting them stay in town might bring trouble to Little Sister.

Anyway, his wife had already discussed these matters with him.

Since his wife and Little Sister had a good relationship with the Wang family's daughter, he naturally sided with the young girl, considering her needs.

The Wang family father and son were taken aback, their envy growing even more.

Especially Wang Laoshuan, whose gaze towards Liu Danni carried a hint of flattery.

"Amazing, Danni!"

"Where did you buy the courtyard? Is it spacious?" Wang Laoshuan quickly asked Liu Danni.

Wang Dashan frowned at this.

Liu Danni paused briefly before responding.

"The size is decent, but the location isn't great—it's in the makeshift area."

"Oh, it's worse than Yongan Lane where the Song family lives," Wang Laoshuan replied.

Hearing this, both Liu Danni and Wang Dashan were momentarily speechless.

While it was true, saying it so directly—was it really appropriate?

Wang Dashan was about to pull his father aside to stop him from speaking so bluntly.

But then Wang Laoshuan added, "When are you moving? Do you need firewood?"

"Dashan brings firewood to town every day. If you need any, we can prioritize delivering it to you!"

Wang Dashan was momentarily stunned.

Seeing his father's expression under the moonlight, his displeasure vanished instantly.

Though he still felt embarrassed by his father's behavior, he appreciated that his father was thinking of him and the family.

Liu Danni was taken aback.

"Thanks, Uncle. But we don't have much money left, and my father has already instructed us to gather firewood ourselves. We won't trouble you."

Living in town meant many expenses.

Unlike the Song family, who could afford to buy firewood upon moving in, they would have to collect it themselves once settled.

Fortunately, they had a cart, allowing them to gather enough for a long time in one go.

"Okay. If you get too busy, remember to ask Dashan!" Wang Laoshuan said without pressing further.

This statement completely dispelled any lingering resentment Liu Danni had.

"Done!" He responded cheerfully.

Seeing this, Wang Dashan felt relieved.

He then asked about the situation with Uncle Liu's courtyard.

Liu Daniu was very talkative and shared all the details with the father and son.

When they learned that Qin Xiaoyao had helped the Lius purchase the courtyard and that the price had been reduced by ten taels from the original amount, the father and son were envious once again.

"It's truly thanks to Sister Sanya that we could smoothly buy the courtyard," Liu Daniu said with a smile.

"Well, I need to turn this way. Uncle Wang, Dashan, let's chat next time." At the intersection, Liu Daniu added.

He felt that if he continued talking, he would be showing off in front of the Wangs.

Yet, talking about these things made him feel quite good.

"Sure, next time!" Wang Dashan responded, parting ways with Wang Laoshuan and Liu Daniu.

For a long while after, the father and son remained silent.

It wasn't until they had walked a considerable distance that Wang Laoshuan spoke up.

"The Lius really hit the jackpot by connecting with the Songs," he sighed.

Wang Dashan glanced at his father.

"But it's also because they work hard and diligently."

"Just look at Daniu and Erniu—can you find anyone in the whole village with skin darker than theirs?"

Ever since the Songs moved away from Xiashui Village, he hadn't seen those two brothers take a single day off.

The same went for the rest of the Liu family, including Uncle Liu and Aunt Liu.

Ever since the Lius took over the business from the Songs, the elderly couple handled external affairs and household matters, managing everything themselves.

Additionally, Daniu's wife and the youngest Liu sister, though they went to town, didn't idle around either.

Especially the youngest Liu sister, who not only helped her sister-in-law with the stall in the morning but also wove straw shoes in the afternoon and sold at night markets in the evening.

The entire Liu family worked tirelessly, so it was no wonder they saved money.

Wang Laoshuan looked at his son.

"I see your skin is almost as dark as those two brothers," he said, his tone tinged with concern.

How could he not worry about his own son?

Wang Dashan was taken aback.

His heart skipped a beat.

"Selling firewood in the city every day, how could I not get tanned?"

"So what if I'm tanned? As long as I can earn money, I'd be willing to turn into charcoal!" After a moment, Wang Dashan added.

Wang Laoshuan fell silent.

In recent days, he had thought about many things and come to understand many more.

If he hadn't indulged Qianshi and allowed her to empty their savings, their family wouldn't have fallen to such a state.

Although his son earned money selling firewood every day, it was not an easy task.

All he could do now was support and help his son.

His son was right; as long as they worked hard, their family's life would eventually improve.

Suddenly, Wang Dashan stopped walking.

"What's wrong?" Wang Laoshuan noticed his son had stopped and turned to ask.

"There's someone at our place," Wang Dashan said solemnly.

Wang Laoshuan's expression changed as he looked ahead at their courtyard.

Sure enough, he saw a light shining from the house behind the fence.