Chapter 481: then translation of title

As for building a house for the family, Wu An didn't just decide on a whim.

But he had planned it in advance.

Now the village already has quite a few three-story Western-style houses; building bigger and taller houses is the trend for the future.

Now the family still lives in a bungalow, which is already considered relatively poor in the village.

Before, there wasn't that much money, so one could only think about it; now there's plenty of money on hand, so naturally it should be put into action.

Wu Yingwei glared: "This house was built when your brother got married, and it's only been about ten years..."

Wu An said: "The family now only has three rooms; it's just enough for me to live in when I come back, but when guests come we have to squeeze in, which is very inconvenient."

"Besides, my older brother and sister-in-law are preparing for pregnancy; who knows when my nephew or niece might arrive."

"Rather than tidying up the house later, it's better to do it now."

Upon hearing Wu An say that, Wu Yingwei smoked in silence.

If Wu An were asking him to build a new house for himself, he could refuse, but since Wu An is building the new house for Wu Ping and Mei Yueqin, if he speaks up, that would be a demerit.

Wu Ping didn't speak, but Mei Yueqin might have had some thoughts in her heart.

Wu An said: "Then it's settled."

"The construction team from the town will come tomorrow."

"Originally I said I'd find Foreman Li, but after Foreman Li looked at the design drawings, he said they were too complex and his crew couldn't handle them."

"Tomorrow I'll have designer Li Xin come to the house; then you can tell him your needs and requirements for the house."

Mei Yueqin looked at Wu Yingwei.

Wu Yingwei nodded: "Just give this kid a chance to show himself."

Wu Ping brought over the hot dishes on a tray and curiously asked: "What kind of opportunity to perform are you giving A An?"

After hearing Mei Yueqin finish, Wu Ping blinked and asked: "A An, is your big villa starting construction tomorrow?"

Wu An casually replied: "More or less; the construction crew will come to inspect the site conditions, and then the equipment will move in."

Wu Ping slapped his thigh and shouted: "Then why didn't you tell the family!"

"Starting construction is such a big matter, and you just plan to handle it so hastily?"

Mei Yueqin and Wu Yingwei were also stunned, then reacted and all turned their gazes toward Wu An.

Wu Yingwei asked: "Have you checked the date?"

Wu An quickly nodded: "I've checked, I've checked—how could I not check? Tomorrow is an auspicious day!"

Seeing him like that, Mei Yueqin flared up, walked over and slapped his shoulder: "I told you not to take it lightly, I told you not to be perfunctory—A Qing building a house, Aunt Juan values it so much, haven't you seen that?"

Wu An's shoulder was already stiff, and the slap landed right on the sore spot, making him involuntarily grit his teeth in pain.

Mei Yueqin quickly stopped her hand.

"Still pretending, Yueqin—this needs a proper scolding." Wu Ping shouted, feeling that Wu An had become unreliable again, just like before.

Mei Yueqin backhanded Wu Ping: "It's not your turn to stir up trouble here."

"I think giving you a scolding is about right."

"How can you act as the older brother?"

"For A An to build a house, such a big matter, you aren't even putting in effort."

"Dad being busy is understandable, but what about you? What are you busying yourself with all day?"

Wu Ping fell silent.

Wu Yingwei quickly lowered his head and smoked.

Mei Yueqin sighed: "It's also my fault……"

Wu An quickly tried to appease his sister-in-law, saying: "It's my fault, it's my fault."

"It's because I didn't take it seriously."

"Sister-in-law, what do you think we should do to fix this now?"

Mei Yueqin said: "Let me first check the date."

She took out the old almanac, called Li Juan, and the two women consulted together, discovering that Wu An really hadn't lied—tomorrow really was an auspicious day.

Mei Yueqin was extremely anxious.

Tomorrow construction would start, yet the family had made no preparations at all.

Not long after.

Li Juan and A Qing came straight to the house; seeing this, Old Meng also came over.

After learning of this, they all gave Wu An a scolding.

How could this be done perfunctorily.

Wu An listened silently, thinking to himself, "I'm just a slacker; I rely on cheating, not on mystic nonsense."

Many hands make light work.

Soon they worked out the procedures, listed the needed items, and instructed Wu An to make sure to prepare everything well for tomorrow.

Moreover, no one else could help; he had to do it himself.

Wu An nodded.

Since we're going to do this properly, there's no need to be perfunctory; doing it personally shows sincerity.

Wu An had Father make several more calls; since we're doing it, we might as well go all out.

Usually there aren't many opportunities to win people's hearts, but now the chance has come.

Wu Yingwei asked: "How many people should we call?"

Wu An thought: "Call as many as you can; the more the better, after all we're all from the same village, there are no outsiders."

Wu Yingwei nodded, went out and made phone calls.

A Qing was also assigned a task.

Early the next morning, Wu An summoned Gu Anran to accompany him and prepared everything needed for the broken ritual.

The construction crew of the building company entered the site, Li Xin was also there, communicating with the crew.

The ritual was completed smoothly, and the atmosphere on site was harmonious.

The banquet was held at home; the weather was not good, so a canopy was set up.

The banquet booking was arranged by Lao Meng.

Banquet bookings are usually made in advance; Lao Meng contacted them the previous night, and without some skill, even paying extra wouldn't get them.

Many attended the ceremony, so naturally many also came to eat.

There were over twenty tables, very lively, everyone speaking auspicious words.

This scale is also rare in the village; no matter what everyone thinks, Wu An's status in the village has now changed dramatically.

Wu An knew this was also thanks to his father's influence; the future village head's son's new house was breaking ground, who could refuse to give face?

Shen Nan also came, representing Old Master Shen, showed his face, stayed only a few minutes, then left.

Wu Yingjin happened to meet him and greeted, 'A Nan, why did you leave?'

Shen Nan said, 'The banquet spread is too poor.'

"..." Wu Yingjin hastily coughed, thinking, 'Young master, you really dare to say that,' not avoiding people, he laughed and said, 'There are quite a few people here.'

Shen Nan turned back, gave a cold snort, and said, 'Watch him build his jeweled tower, watch him feast his guests, watch his tower collapse.'

Wu Yingjin broke out in a sweat, grudgingly said, 'Although I don't know what it means, it's quite cultured.'

"Well then... I'll go over first."

Having said that, he hurried over; he came not to congratulate Wu An, nor to give face to Wu Yingwei, but purely to mooch off the banquet.

He sat down and took a look.

Quite the company.

Shen Nan was quite resentful; where did he find fault with this banquet? It's obviously such a high-class spread.

Good food and drink.

The event didn't end until after three in the afternoon, mainly because a few tables were drinking.

Mei Yueqin felt a bit sorry: 'If I were to say, why invite these people? If not for keeping things in check, something might have happened.'

Wu An smiled.

Now it looks like a loss, but as the saying goes, everything has already been priced in the dark.

Don't look down on him just because he's a drunkard; at critical moments he can actually be useful, producing unexpected effects.

After cleaning up, everyone helped together to empty out this side of the old house.

After being apart for several months—no, actually several decades—he finally truly returned to live at home.