When the workers heard Su Yue's proposal, they began to discuss it among themselves.

The young man was the first to speak: "Girl, this is indeed a feasible method. My two brothers are working here. I will let my brother go back to take care of the fields, and I will stay and continue to work."

Other workers also responded and expressed their willingness to accept this compromise.

At this time, someone asked whether they would be given an additional three taels of tax silver if they did not go back.

Not going back was exactly what Su Yue wanted. She wished there were as many people as possible so that the tower could be built faster.

Su Yue nodded: "Of course, if no one in your family withdraws, I will also give you three taels of tax silver."

The workers were delighted when they heard Su Yue's words. They didn't expect the owner to be so understanding and reasonable, not only solving their worries but also giving them extra subsidies.

The young man took the lead and said, "Don't worry, girl. We will work hard and build the house as soon as possible." Other workers also echoed and said they would do their best.

Li Hui whispered to Nanny Yang, "Old sister, the young lady is really wise. She solved this troublesome matter so easily. If it were me, I would have to think about it for three days and three nights but still could not come up with such a good solution."

Nanny Yang's lips curled up slightly, her eyes full of pride, "The girl has been very smart since she was young."

Seeing this, Liu Shan said quickly, "Since everyone has agreed, let's go back and discuss it. Those who are willing to stay can continue to work tonight, and those who want to go back to take care of the fields can also come to me tonight to register for their wages."

The workers responded and dispersed, and the front hall suddenly became quiet.

Su Yue looked at the workers' backs as they left and felt a little relieved.

She turned to Liu Shan and said, "Uncle Liu, please rearrange the work of the remaining workers to ensure that the progress of the project is not affected."

Liu Shan nodded and said, "Don't worry, young lady. I will make arrangements."

When Nanny Yang saw that the problem was solved, she said, "Young lady, it's hot outside, go back to your room and have a rest. I will go and prepare breakfast right away."

Su Yue nodded slightly and walked back with Ren Dong. Along the way, Ren Dong couldn't help but say, "Girl, your method is really great. It not only stabilizes the workers, but also ensures the progress of the project."

Su Yue sighed softly: "It's also a helpless move. I just hope that the surrounding building can be built quickly and there won't be any more problems later."

After returning to the room, Nanny Yang brought breakfast in a short while later. Su Yue ate a little and felt like she couldn't eat anymore. Although there was an ice basin in the room and the breakfast was quite light, she just had no appetite.

She walked to the window and gently pushed it open. Looking at the scorching sun outside, she couldn't help but squint slightly. Suddenly, her eyes widened because she saw a familiar plant.

Why does that fruit look so much like ice powder fruit? But this is clearly the north, so there shouldn't be any such fruit here.

Su Yue thought: It is very likely that the previous owner of the manor transplanted it here specifically for cultivation, but why did he transplant it? Did he know that it could be used to make ice jelly?

Seeing Su Yue looking out the window absentmindedly, Madam Yang walked over and closed the window. "Miss, don't open the window. The air blowing in is hot, and the ice in the basin will melt quickly."

Su Yue opened the window again, pointed at the large ice fruit plant and said, "Mammy, Honeysuckle, send someone to pick all the green fruits of that plant for me. They will be very useful to me."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Yang and Honeysuckle looked at each other, then looked out the window in the direction Su Yue pointed, and saw a large plant full of green fruits in the corner.

Honeysuckle frowned and said, "Miss, that fruit is not delicious. Yesterday, I saw it and couldn't help but pick one to taste. It turned out to be sour and astringent with many seeds and hard to swallow. This is the first time I have eaten such a bad fruit."

Su Yue was slightly stunned, then she laughed: "Silly honeysuckle, that fruit is not meant to be eaten directly. This is ice jelly fruit, which can be used to make refreshing and delicious ice jelly."

Honeysuckle's eyes widened, her face full of confusion: "Ice powder? What is that?"

Su Yue patiently explained: "Ice jelly is a refreshing and delicious snack that can be made with ice jelly fruit. I'll have someone pick the fruit and make it for you to taste."

Madam Yang also became curious: "Miss, is this ice jelly really that delicious? I have never heard of it before."

Su Yue nodded: "Don't worry, Madam, you will know when it's done."

Hearing that the fruit was delicious, Honeysuckle could not wait to find someone to pick all the ice jelly fruits. After a while, Honeysuckle came in with a full basket.

"Miss, I just counted and there are thirty-two fruits in this basket."

Su Yue looked at the basket full of ice powder fruit, her heart full of anticipation. She asked Madam Yang to prepare clean gauze, a large basin of water and a small cup of lime water.

Nanny Yang quickly prepared everything needed, and Su Yue asked Nanny Yang to cut all the ice jelly fruits open and take out the ice jelly seeds inside.

Then let Honeysuckle put the ice powder seeds into a gauze bag, tie the mouth tightly, and then put the gauze bag into a basin of clean water and rub it repeatedly.

Su Yue felt that the job of rubbing the ice powder seeds was most suitable for Honeysuckle, after all, Honeysuckle was very strong.

Honeysuckle put the ice powder seeds into a gauze bag and rubbed them vigorously in the water. After a while, the water became a little viscous and showed a light yellow color.

Su Yue watched carefully from the side, and occasionally instructed Jin Dong's movements. As Jin Dong continued to rub, the liquid in the basin became thicker and thicker.

When she felt it was almost done, Su Yue asked Ren Dong to stop. She gently poured the lime water she had prepared into the basin, stirring as she poured.

After waiting for a while, the liquid gradually began to solidify and become like jelly.

"Okay, the ice jelly is done." Su Yue patted Rendong's shoulder and said.

"Girl, this is ice jelly, it's amazing!" Honeysuckle said excitedly.

Nanny Yang also showed a look of surprise: "I didn't wait until this unpalatable fruit could be made into such a beautiful dessert. But speaking of which, Honeysuckle, you should not be so greedy in the future. You should not put fruits you don't recognize into your mouth. What if they are poisonous?"

Honeysuckle scratched the back of her head and said embarrassedly, "Mammy, I know I was wrong. I won't do it again next time. Um, girl, can I eat this ice jelly now?"

Su Yue smiled slightly and said, "This is just the first step. We still need to put it in the ice basin and refrigerate it for a while, so that it will taste better."

Honeysuckle nodded quickly, carefully picked up a large bowl of ice jelly and walked towards the ice basin, then gently put it into the ice basin, as if it were some rare treasure.

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