Chapter 186: Refusing Work

After Fu Yan Cheng helped Liu Chuxue install the glass, the new house was essentially finished, except for the main gate which still needed work.

Next, they would level the courtyard, have someone build the kang, wait for the furniture to be delivered, and after airing it out for a few days, they could move in.

Fu Yan Cheng came out, saw Liu Chuxue talking to Uncle Liangzi, and walked over.

He heard Liu Chuxue say, "Uncle Liangzi, the retaining wall ahead should be finished in two more days, right?"

Uncle Liangzi rolled a tobacco cigarette and lit it: "Mm, about that."

Liu Chuxue continued, "My father and I discussed it, and we plan to build a stone wall along the ridge behind our private plot. It will look neater and save a lot of trouble."

Uncle Liangzi grew even more appreciative of this Miss: "For this, you'd better inform the village cadres in advance, after all, that ridge is more than three meters away from your private plot."

She naturally understood Uncle Liangzi's meaning: "Alright, I'll go find someone to discuss this as soon as I get back. However, even adding my private plot, it wouldn't amount to a full homestead plot, so no one would be greedy for such a small benefit. After all, who doesn't want to live more spacious when building a house?"

Seeing Fu Yan Cheng approach, Uncle Liangzi said, "You two talk; I have other matters to attend to."

Fu Yan Cheng took half a pack of Daqian Sect cigarettes from his pocket and tossed it to Uncle Liangzi: "Uncle, you've put in a lot of effort for Liu Chuxue's family. Take these cigarettes to smoke."

Uncle Liangzi wasn't greedy; he only took one cigarette from the pack and handed the pack back to Fu Yan Cheng: "One cigarette is enough for me."

How could Fu Yan Cheng possibly take it back? "Uncle, just keep them. We'll likely need to trouble you again regarding Liu Chuxue later."

Uncle Liangzi understood now: "I have a good relationship with Liu Chuxue's father; there's no question of troubling me. Besides, Liu Chuxue is an open and straightforward girl, and we have all been paid our wages."

After chatting a few more words, Uncle Liangzi quickly found an excuse to leave and get busy, leaving the space for them.

Seeing no one else around, Fu Yan Cheng spoke softly: "Liu Chuxue, I have something to tell you."

Liu Chuxue turned to look at him: "What is it?"

Fu Yan Cheng glanced into the courtyard: "The city's machinery factory has job openings in a few days. Administrative positions require an exam, but the workshop positions below do not. I have a childhood friend who can speak up for you; do you have any thoughts?"

Liu Chuxue thought for a moment and shook her head: "Let's forget it. First, I haven't graduated from high school yet. Second, even if it's a childhood friend, you'd still owe a favor. Let's wait until I get my graduation certificate."

Most importantly, they had only just confirmed their relationship; using his favor to find a job now would be too troublesome later if it didn't work out.

Seeing that she hesitated only briefly before refusing, Fu Yan Cheng guessed a little. He thought: It seems this young girl still hasn't opened her heart to me. No matter, he would work hard to make her trust and rely on him.

Thinking the work was nearly finished, Liu Chuxue considered treating everyone to a meal to reward them and encourage them to work hard for these last few days: "Fu Yan Cheng, I want to go catch fish at the North Suburb Reservoir. Do you want to come with me?"

She had originally planned to borrow the Secretary's bicycle, but Fu Yan Cheng said: "Alright, I'll drive you there. That will be faster."

Liu Chuxue didn't make a fuss: "Alright, then I'll hurry back and tell my mother."

After all, feeding so many people required advance preparation. She informed her father Liu and her brother-in-law Qiu Shaofeng, then hurried back to the old house.

Liu Chuxue had already mentioned to her mother that they would have a reward meal before the work was finished, so preparations had been ongoing: "Alright, I know. I'll start kneading the dough now and go find Aunt Cuihong to help in a moment."

Liu Chuxue took some bait she had prepared in advance from her space and got into Fu Yan Cheng's car.

After all, their relationship was now public knowledge. Besides, once they brought the fish back, the village probably wouldn't care to say anything else.

(End of this chapter)