Chapter 188: Well-Intentioned Effort

Hearing this, Liu Chuxue finally realized that accessing water in the future would indeed be a problem; after all, the village had only two wells, and the nearest one was still some distance from the new house, making drawing water truly inconvenient: "Dad, how about we hire someone to dig a well right here by the new house?"

Liu's father waved his hand and refused without a second thought: "No, no, that's too high-profile."

Liu Chuxue looked up at him: "But everyone knows I have money. Instead of drawing attention every time, it's better to settle it all at once; that way, everyone will believe the money in my hands has already been squandered by us."

Fu Yan Cheng happened to return with water, heard this, and chimed in: "Better listen to Liu Chuxue; otherwise, the new house is too far from the well, and drawing water is too exhausting for you. Summer is manageable, but winter will be troublesome."

Seeing Liu's father still hesitating, Liu Chuxue said: "The doctor did say that even if your leg heals, you won't be able to do heavy work afterward. Do you mean you'll have to watch my mother or us walk such a long way to draw water in the future?"

Hearing this, Liu's father finally nodded: "Alright, then we'll listen to you."

Fu Yan Cheng spoke up then: "I'll go find someone knowledgeable and have him come help find a suitable spot to dig the well."

Liu's father felt a bit embarrassed: "Will that be too much trouble for you?"

Fu Yan Cheng, who had wanted to show off properly anyway, quickly stated: "No trouble at all. He's the son of a family friend of ours; he's an expert in this field, far better than digging pits everywhere to test."

With Fu Yan Cheng's addition, the speed of processing the fish increased a bit.

Soon, after Liu Chuxue had prepared the seasonings, the fish on this side had all been chopped into pieces and set aside.

Just then, Liu's mother hurriedly ran over, carrying a basin of tofu in her hands: "Oh, just in time! The Cao family made tofu today; I exchanged for a few pieces, perfect to stew with the fish."

Liu Chuxue's face was all smiles: "That's wonderful. By the way, Mom, have you finished steaming the two-grain buns?"

While walking out of the schoolyard, Liu's mother replied: "Don't worry; it certainly won't delay tonight's reward meal."

As soon as the smell of the stewed fish wafted out, the men's mouths started watering.

Uncle Liangzi came over and shouted: "Everyone, speed up! Finish today's progress so we can wrap up early and eat the reward meal."

Thus, everyone's motivation was sparked, and each one worked with great effort.

In these times, even getting full wasn't easy; wanting to eat well was truly unthinkable. So this stewed reward meal from the master's household was something everyone truly looked forward to.

Seeing the fish was nearly done stewing, Liu Chuxue said: "Brother-in-law, don't wait until tomorrow to head back. I'm not at ease with my sister walking the mountain roads. I've set aside a small basin of fish for you. Come back to the old house with me; you two and Fu Yan Cheng can eat first, and later he'll give you a ride back on his way."

Qiu Shaofeng felt it was improper: "No need, no need. Tomorrow we'll just take the main road back."

Liu Chuxue had already coordinated with Fu Yan Cheng on this matter: "I've already spoken with Fu Yan Cheng; just listen to me. Right now, my sister is the most important."

Fu Yan Cheng also chimed in: "It's just a press of the accelerator; this way, Liu Chuxue can feel more at ease."

With things said to this extent, Qiu Shaofeng naturally couldn't refuse any longer.

Carrying the fish together with Liu Chuxue, they returned to the old house.

Liu Chuxue had already mentioned it to her own sister, so by now Xia Qiu had already gotten herself ready.

Liu's mother served them egg drop soup and brought over the two-grain buns: "Eat quickly while it's hot."

This basin of fish might be different from the fish in the big pot; fearing her own pregnancy reactions, Liu Chuxue added some space spring water to it after serving it out.

Seeing Xia Qiu eat a piece with no adverse reaction, Liu Chuxue finally felt relieved.

Having Fu Yan Cheng escort them back was also intended to back up her own sister; after all, her sister was pregnant and could no longer be bullied by anyone.

(End of this chapter)