Qi Wei and her grandmother quickly pulled her mother aside and advised, "Mom, don't be angry. This will make others laugh at you. Just let your brother write a few more words as punishment."

Mrs. Qi calmed down and thought that it was inappropriate to have a tantrum in front of outsiders, so she compromised: "Then write twice as many words."

When the little guy heard what his mother said, he was stunned at first. He was about to argue, but when he saw his brother's eyes, he had to pick up the pen silently and continue to practice hard.

In the following days, Xu Liyun told Zhang Laoer about this matter and no longer thought about it. Unexpectedly, not long after, she unexpectedly learned from Qi Wei that Liu Degui had actually come to propose marriage in person. The aunt was very happy, and her father also went to Fu's house again, finally getting rid of the annoying entanglement.

The scattered pieces of information came together, and Mrs. Qi came to express her gratitude in person the next day. The good news came that Qi Li's wedding had been scheduled and they were just waiting for the auspicious day next year.

In order to decorate the new home, Zhang Laoer had asked Xu Liyun to choose the furniture styles she liked. Although the designs previously provided to Carpenter Liu were relatively simple, this time they wanted to create some new furniture that was both beautiful and practical, hoping to add a bit of warmth and elegance to the new home.

After careful consideration, Xu Liyun carefully selected several suitable styles and made some suggestions to Zhang Laoer.

The latter redrawn the blueprint based on these opinions, and every stroke was filled with beautiful visions of future life.

During this period, Zhang Laoer was busy with various affairs, but Xu Liyun had relatively ample time, so she often went to Carpenter Liu to pay close attention to the progress of furniture production.

After the previous cooperation, the cooperation between the two sides seemed more tacit this time.

Carpenter Liu followed Zhang Laoer's detailed drawings and got every detail just right without the need for much guidance.

As time went by, each piece of furniture in the house gradually took shape. Xu Liyun was filled with gratitude, especially the specially customized dressing mirror. Although dressing mirrors were not uncommon for officials at that time, it was rare for ordinary people to own one.

Their new wardrobe had a full-length mirror built into it, which was quite a luxury at the time.

The entire house layout was carefully planned by Zhang Laoer. The size and function of each space were precisely considered, so the size and placement of the furniture fit naturally without worrying about any incoordination.

The new home gradually reflects the owner's taste and love for life, all thanks to the enlightenment of the mysterious time and space traveler, which adds more elegance and comfort to their lives.

This ordering event includes a wide variety of furniture, covering all aspects of life: from comfortable and large beds, exquisite and compact bedside tables, to tall and straight wardrobes, and elegant dressing tables reflecting the morning light and evening, as well as practical and elegant cabinets, and dining tables and chair combinations that add a warm atmosphere to every meal.

Let’s talk about the soft sofas for resting moments, the elegant coffee tables for placing tea, and the essentials for a quiet study space - desks, bookshelves and bookcases, and even corner cabinets that fill the gaps in the corners of the room and bring endless possibilities.

Every piece of furniture carries beautiful expectations for future life.

After some detailed discussion, they decided to concentrate on making the few pieces of furniture that were most needed in daily life. As for the rest, they could slowly acquire them in the future without rushing.

This kind of delicate consideration seems to have opened up a quiet harbor in the busyness, making people feel a leisurely philosophy of life.

In the Zhang family's new home, the delicate woodworking projects kept the experienced carpenter Liu busy until the last two days before the move, when he finally completed all the work successfully.

Not only did he do it himself, he also called his second son, a teenager who had just started working and was curious about carpentry, to help his eldest brother and work together to speed up the completion of the furniture ordered by other villagers.

This is not only the inheritance of handicrafts, but also a kind of warm mutual assistance among families.

In the village, most families are anxiously and patiently waiting for their furniture orders. Fortunately, the villagers understand the significance of this waiting and do not push them too much, giving the craftsmen enough time to carefully carve.

This kind of tacit understanding and support is like a warm current, which can warm people's hearts even in the cold winter. Even the biting north wind cannot blow away this expected warmth.

The ancient banyan tree in the center of the village used to be a paradise for children to listen to stories in summer and bask in the sun in winter, but now it has become a place where households gather together to discuss important matters.

The other villagers formed circles, forming a unique crowd structure.

Children seem to have a natural resistance to the cold. Although they are small, they are very clever. They found that they could quickly reach the best viewing position in the front row by crawling under the crotches of adults. This discovery immediately triggered a wave of imitation, and other children followed suit, forming a "sandwich"-like spectacle.

The inner circle is the adults who are having a serious discussion, the middle circle is the lively and active children, and the outer circle is the parents who are paying attention to the development of the situation. The scene is full of harmony and joy.

Grandpa Guo miraculously dug out a medium-sized bronze bell from a corner, hung it on the thick branch of the old banyan tree, and knocked it gently. A "clang" sound instantly attracted everyone's attention and the whole place fell silent.

It was in this silence that Zhang Laoer took a firm step and walked towards the center of the crowd.

"Over the past month, the main structure of the new houses in our village has been basically completed, and only the carving details of the sixth row have to be completed. I would like to ask everyone to comment on the quality of the homes we built by ourselves."

Before he finished speaking, the villagers responded excitedly: "Great!"

“It’s so beautiful!”

These praises are not only recognition of the new home, but also pride in one’s own sweat and hard work.

The little ones were also infected by the enthusiasm and rushed to express their love and praise the beauty and comfort of the new house.

Zhang Laoer continued, "I know that when we first asked everyone to take out their savings, some people were inevitably hesitant. Now, I want to ask, after seeing this new house, do you regret it?"

His response was a firm “I will never regret it!”.

Living in such a solid and warm home, how could there be any regrets?

Even the few families who hesitated at first, when they saw the new house with their own eyes, all their doubts turned to dust, and were replaced by a sense of happiness that was secretly grateful.

These buildings are made of blue bricks and black tiles, with a small courtyard in front and a lush vegetable garden in the back. They are fully equipped with kitchens and livestock sheds, and even the toilets use a modern flushing design that cleans with the push of a button, completely bidding farewell to the dirt and mess of the past.

In addition, a reservoir was specially dug next to the cattle shed to collect daily wastewater for irrigation, reflecting the rational use of resources and the improvement of environmental awareness.

"Hearing everyone say this, I feel relieved. However, before allocating housing, I still have to confirm. I asked everyone to check the wages for the work done a few days ago to see if there is any omission. Have you all checked?"

Zhang Laoer's attentiveness once again demonstrated his responsible attitude towards every villager.

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