Zhang Youliang said, "Also, the owner of the jewelry store said that Lu Ye went to sell a piece of stone, but he thought the stone was just ordinary jade ore and not worth much."
"Sold a stone? Was it sold?" Zhang Jiawang was slightly surprised.
Zhang Youliang said, "No, Lu Ye and his wife disliked the low price offered by the owner, so they didn't sell it."
"Since they didn't pawn a jade pendant or sell a stone, where did Lu Ye's family get their money?" Zhang Jiawang was confused. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Zhang Youliang scratched the back of his head, "I don't know."
Zhang Jiawang seemed to remember something and asked, "Did Lu Ye say where he got the stone?"
Zhang Youliang shook his head, "He didn't say."
In this case, Lu Ye's family must be hiding some secret.
Otherwise, how could they explain their sudden wealth?
After Zhang Jiawang let Zhang Youliang leave, he immediately went to find his father, Clan Leader Zhang.
Clan Leader Zhang told him not to act rashly and to wait until everything was investigated before making a move.
Zhang Jiawang decided to immediately send two people to keep an eye on them.
He handed this matter over to Lu Jizu.
Unexpectedly, Lu Jizu arranged for Lu Fengshou and Li Qiang. Weren't their arms and legs broken by the big snake from Lu Ye's family? Was Lu Jizu unable to find anyone useful? Did he have to keep squeezing these two dry?
Lu Jizu said that no one in the village was willing to go, and only these two strongly volunteered. Both of them resented Lu Ye's family and wanted to contribute all their strength to Clan Leader Zhang to bring down Lu Ye.
Zhang Jiawang put his hands behind his back and sighed, if only Huangsha Village had more brave and selfless passionate youths like them, how could Huangsha Village not be strong?
Lu Jizu nodded, deeply agreeing.
Hongshu Slope.
After breakfast, the weather was not yet scorching hot. Bai Sheng sat at the table, designing furniture styles. Baoyu snuggled at her feet, occasionally acting spoiled and whimpering.
Xue Dian coiled itself into a ball resembling excrement, then rested its snake head on the table edge, watching its owner sketch on paper with charcoal pencils.
Wuyun nestled beside Bai Sheng, and Xue Hua leaped on its back.
Bai Sheng looked up towards the sand dike, where Lu Ye and Feng Pingyuan were discussing house construction, while Lu Yun, Lu Yu, Tian Dou, and Tie Zhu watched Zhao Dazhuang mix mud, occasionally helping the wall builders.
The construction workers were focused on building the walls, which were already half a meter high, outlining the cross-section of the entire house.
Bai Sheng withdrew her gaze and looked at the thatched pavilion a few meters away, where Tian Guihua and Yang Shi were busy sewing new clothes, with Lu Hua sitting beside them learning; Zhong Pozi and Liu Shi were weaving baskets, bamboo sieves, and mats.
Not far away, Huang Gou Sheng was using a saw to cut wood and bamboo for the roof structure, smoothing the surfaces.
Everyone was busy with their own tasks in an orderly fashion.
Bai Sheng felt refreshed and couldn't help but bend down to pet Baoyu's fluffy head. Baoyu was overjoyed and immediately responded enthusiastically, sticking out its tongue to lick Bai Sheng's hand.
Xue Dian saw this, its eyes instantly lit up, it suddenly raised its head, and also looked at Bai Sheng expectantly.
Alright, I'll pet you too. Bai Sheng extended a finger, trying not to show her reluctance, and gently touched Xue Dian's head. Xue Dian immediately became excited, shaking its head and wagging its tail as if it had taken a powerful stimulant.
Although Xue Hua was naturally placid, it was never willing to fall behind in vying for its owner's attention. Thus, it immediately jumped from Wuyun onto the table, extending its head towards Bai Sheng.
Bai Sheng couldn't help but laugh, reaching out to pet Xue Hua's head. Xue Hua was instantly content.
Wuyun, reacting a beat slower, was preparing to get up when Bai Sheng preemptively touched its head. Since she was already petting them, it wouldn't hurt to include Wuyun.
Wuyun immediately let out a happy rumble.
Du Min walked over with a labor record book, her face grim. "Miss, there are people from Huangsha Village again, the same two thieves caught the night before last. They say they want to work at our well."
"Two thieves?" Bai Sheng raised an eyebrow.
Du Min nodded, "They say their names are Li Qiang and Lu Fengshou."
Bai Sheng sneered, "Heh, they really have thick skin. After being thrown by my Xue Dian and having their arms and legs broken, they still dare to come? Speak, what do you want at Hongshu Slope?"
The two exchanged an embarrassed glance. Li Qiang was the first to stammer, "That... brother... sister-in-law, we're here to contribute labor for free to raise funds for digging the well."
Bai Sheng was disgusted by the address "sister-in-law." She snorted and said with a cold face, "Lu Ye is not your brother, and I am not your sister-in-law. From now on, just call me by my name. As you know, we haven't posted any notices in Huangsha Village since the well digging began, so we don't accept people from Huangsha Village. Please leave!"
Li Qiang and Lu Fengshou became anxious. Lu Fengshou immediately said, "But brother—Bai Bai Sheng, Zhou Donggua is also from Huangsha Village, and you accepted his fund-raising money of 500 wen."
Bai Sheng chuckled, her gaze gradually becoming cold. "That's because Aunt Zhou is the only person in Huangsha Village who has never bullied our family!"
Li Qiang and Lu Fengshou's faces turned embarrassed again. Li Qiang forced a big smile and said obsequiously, "Bai Sheng, we... we will never do that again. Look, we've even written letters of confession. If we do anything against you again, you can deal with us as you please. You are magnanimous, please let us stay and work."
Bai Sheng's eyes were deep as she looked at them for a moment before saying, "But—you two, one with a limp and the other with a broken arm, how can you work for my family?"
Xue Dian looked at its masterpiece and proudly swayed its head, then stuck out its forked tongue at the two. Hmph, it was the strongest guard of the master's family.
Baoyu: Don't speak too soon, wait until I grow up.