novelraw Chapter 83 I won't give you a chance to regret
Chapter 83 I won't give you a chance to regret
Chapter 83 I won't give you a chance to regret
Gu Lianshan was not particular and simply set aside a part of the second courtyard to raise chickens and ducks.
But it’s cold now, so it’s not okay to keep it directly in the yard.
You need to build some chicken and duck nests for them, not only to keep them warm, but also for laying eggs. In addition, to prevent them from running around, you need to surround them with fences.
This job is time-consuming and laborious, and it will take at least a day to finish.
I originally thought I could go back today, but now it seems that I can't go back today.
"Dad is going out to buy some bricks and stones, as well as bamboo poles. If there are any for sale, we'll buy them too. We'll build the chicken coop soon and try to finish it as soon as possible."
"I'll go with you." Gu Tang called him and followed him.
As for Gu Ping'an, Gu Tang asked him to stay behind to look after the house and warned him, "After Dad and I leave, you must bolt the door from the inside. Don't leave it open."
This is not the countryside. Every house has its doors open and the neighbors are all from the same clan. There is nothing to worry about.
Bei'an City is a mixed crowd, with all kinds of people living here. If outsiders knew that there was only one child in such a large yard, they might sneak in and kidnap the child.
Nearly half of the girls and boys in the hands of the human traffickers were robbed, stolen and sold.
Knowing this, even if he bought a yard, Gu Tang didn't dare to live here alone.
She finally managed to survive again, but she regretted her life!
After leaving the yard, the father and daughter drove the ox cart to the main street and stopped passers-by to ask where they could buy bricks, stones and bamboo.
Some people know where bricks and stones are sold, but there is no one selling bamboo at the moment.
Gu Lianshan could only go buy bricks and stones first.
Building a chicken coop is different from building a house. There is no need to buy expensive blue bricks. Just buy some adobe and stone bricks.
When they arrived at the store, Gu Lianshan was about to speak when Gu Tang suddenly pulled him and pointed at the store owner not far away.
The shopkeeper was discussing the construction of a house with his guests at the time. The two of them were talking happily and did not notice the father and daughter.
Gu Tang listened and asked in a low voice, "This brick and stone shop also builds houses for others?"
"Of course, these brick and stone sellers are all connected with the masons. As long as you buy their bricks and stones, they will also hire the masons to build your house. And their craftsmanship is excellent!
If we go and hire skilled masons ourselves, and don't pay them an extra 10% or 20% of the silver, you might not even be able to hire one!"
Gu Tang laughed: "In that case, why don't you ask them if they will take on the job of building the chicken coop? Aren't you in a hurry to get back? Ask them to hire a few more bricklayers. While there's still time, have them build it for us today. We can go back tomorrow morning!"
Gu Lianshan's heart moved slightly. His daughter's suggestion was good, but it would cost money again.
Gu Tang knew what her father was thinking at once and glared at him, "Are you worried about the money again? How much can this cost? We already bought the yard for two hundred taels of silver, and now we're just building a chicken coop in the yard, and you're reluctant to spend this money?"
Gu Lianshan was successfully led into a trap by Gu Tang. He nodded and said, "That's true. Two hundred taels of silver were spent without blinking an eye. How much does it cost to build a chicken coop?"
As he spoke, he walked towards the shopkeeper.
Gu Tang smacked her lips, hoping that when her father came to his senses later, he would not regret it.
Well, you have to pay half of the money first.
The shopkeeper was about to see the guests off and turned around to bump into Gu Lianshan.
Before the shopkeeper could ask any questions, Gu Lianshan heard them ask if they would like to take the job of building the chicken coop.
The shopkeeper's expression remained normal. He smiled and nodded, "Take it."
Building chicken coops was nothing; they had also built pig pens and sheep pens. Some masons liked to take on this kind of work; it was easy work, but the pay was good.
Gu Lianshan breathed a sigh of relief and just answered it.
He said, "Ten chicken coops and ten duck coops, using half adobe and half stone bricks. Besides these, do you have any bamboo or wood chips to buy? If so, bring them to me and build me a chicken coop. Also, find a few more masons and try to finish this job today."
The shopkeeper nodded continuously. Ten chicken coops and ten duck coops were no problem. Half of each could be made of adobe and stone bricks. Bamboo and wood chips were also available. We had to finish all these tasks today?
Looking at the sky, I think there should still be time to find a few more bricklayers.
This money needs to be increased a little.
The shopkeeper told Gu Lianshan about the extra money, and Gu Lianshan hesitated for a moment.
Gu Tang behind him quickly interjected, "Okay! As long as you finish these tasks today, the extra pay is justified."
"Okay!" The shopkeeper likes straightforward people.
He called four young men over and asked one of them to go find the bricklayer who was building the chicken coop, and to bring four or five more people over.
The other two were used to count the adobe bricks and stone bricks. There was a fixed number of adobe bricks and stone bricks needed for a chicken coop or a duck coop.
After counting, just load it onto the truck.
The last one went to get bamboo.
Normally, there is a fixed number of bamboos needed to surround a chicken coop. Just follow the previous numbers, no more, no less.
The guys worked very quickly. After a while, five bricklayers were invited over, and a cart of adobe and stone bricks was also pulled over, along with a dozen bamboos, which were dragged over and loaded onto the cart.
"Shall we set off now?" The bricklayers were a little anxious. After all, the boss said that the work must be completed today.
Gu Lianshan looked at his daughter helplessly. Look, look, she is afraid that they will go back on their word, so she moves very quickly.
Gu Tang didn't want to bother with her father. The sooner the better, so that her father would not have the chance to regret it.
Things had come to this point, and it was impossible to regret. Gu Lianshan could only drive ahead and lead them back to the yard.
Back in the yard, the five bricklayers began to work together skillfully.
The two measured the size, then split the bamboo and made a chicken coop.
One person dug some soil and added the glutinous rice water he brought with him to make a thin mud and kept it for later use.
The remaining two started building a chicken coop.
They have done this kind of work hundreds and thousands of times, and can do it skillfully with their eyes closed. Their movements are fast and steady, and they can build one in no time.
Soon, the bricklayer who was mixing the mud had mixed enough mud and squatted down to help build the chicken coop.
The two people surrounding the chicken coop should go slower and tie the bamboo fence tightly and firmly to prevent the chickens and ducks from getting out or being knocked over.
Gu Tang stood not far away and watched with great interest. It was the first time for her to see such a thing as building a chicken coop, and she was very curious.
Gu Lianshan squatted beside her and exclaimed in admiration, "These five must have been working together for a long time. When they divided the work, they didn't say a word. They all knew what they were supposed to do."
"Look at these movements. It won't take long to finish." Gu Ping'an also squatted like his father. Every time he built a chicken coop or a duck coop, he would mutter to himself and count.
indeed!
Gu Lianshan nodded. This action was very fast and it would probably take less than an hour.