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nChapter 32 Repairing The House (5)

nSeeing this, Zhou Ying could only respond. “Ah, then I’ll have to trouble you. Later, I will invite you and uncle to eat dumplings at our new home.”

nMrs. Wang paused and said, “If there’s a chance, I’ll definitely try your cooking. However, for now, you should start getting your life in order as soon as possible.”

n“I definitely will.”

n“By the way, I heard that Chengrui has medical skills. Who did he learn from?”

nZhou Ying paused for a moment before smiling and nodding. “He sure knew a little, but I heard that he only learned a little from the doctors in the academy. He can cure some common minor diseases but is not sure about the rest.”

n“That’s already good enough. At least you two can have a stable income with this skill.” Mrs. Wang said happily. Her smile was much more sincere than it was at the beginning.

nWhen Zhou Ying saw this, she understood why they were here.

nHowever, she also understood that people were creatures of profit. As long as there was something to gain, there would only be opportunities to interact. As for how things would develop in the end, it would depend on the sincerity of both sides.

nThen, she learned about their family’s situation.

nThe patriarch and his wife had three children. The eldest one was a girl. She had married a scholar from a low-income family in her early years, and now their family was working as government officials in other places.

nHe had two sons. The older one, Gu Chengen, had just gotten married two years ago. The woman was Fang Fang, a daughter of a landlord. They already had a son.

nThe younger Gu Chengsi had been studying outside the family. He had been striving to be a scholar since middle school last year, but unfortunately, his path to the imperial examination had been cut off when the Gu family was in trouble. He was now helping to teach at the family school.

nAfter they unloaded the car, Gu Chengen looked at Gu Chengrui curiously and asked, “I didn’t expect you to be so cheerful after the separation.”

n“One must always look forward. Some things should be put down, and some responsibilities should be taken up.” After Gu Chengrui finished speaking with a smile, he turned his head and glanced at Zhou Ying.

n“It’s good that you can get over it, but I have to say that you’re pretty lucky. Your wife is not only beautiful, but also capable and kind. In the future, live your life well. “Gu Chengen laughed and replied after hearing that.

n“Indeed, fortune and misfortune come together, but no one can say for sure.” Gu Chengrui nodded in agreement.

nGu Chengsi snorted coldly and turned to leave.

nSeeing this, Gu Chengen laughed and said, “This kid has a one-track mind. Don’t mind him.

n“Let’s go. Let’s cut out the wood together and try to repair this house as soon as possible.”

n“Thank you, brother Chengen.” After Gu Chengrui finished speaking, he helped the carpenter cut the wood.

nAt night, after everyone had left, Gu Chengrui and Zhou Ying did a simple sweep of the yard.

nJust as the two finished their work, Tian Jiawang pushed in half a cart of cabbage and said, “You two are still busy? These are some cabbages that their owner doesn’t want. I thought you guys would have no vegetables to eat, so I brought them over. Please don’t mind them.”

n“How could we mind? You’ve solved our pressing problem. Come in and sit for a while.” Zhou Ying said.

n“No, I still have to go home for dinner. Let’s meet up again after you guys have finished repairing the house.” After Tian Jiawang finished speaking, he slowly lifted the cart.

nGu Chengrui quickly went forward to help push all the cabbages down and sent Tian Jiawang out.

nOn the other hand, Zhou Ying looked at the vegetables on the ground. They were all small vegetables and mostly leaves. No wonder the owner didn’t want them.

nHowever, she could still prepare a lot from these vegetables, saving her the trouble of shamelessly picking vegetables planted by the village chief.

nThen, the two took out their kitchen knives and cleaned up all the vegetables. They then put them in the kitchen, the only room covered with a roof.

nAfter that, she cooked a pot of millet porridge, heated the remaining flatbread and dishes from lunch, and had a simple meal.

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