Chapter 38 Buying land and building a house
Su Chunlin looked at Su Tai with doubtful eyes, and Su Tai winked at him, signaling him to calm down.
Because Su Chunlin was willing to help buy grain seeds, Su Changxi became more interested in Su Chunlin's purchase of wasteland, and even took him out to pick out a place in person.
While wandering around, Su Tai spotted a piece of wasteland with neither high nor low terrain at the foot of the mountain.
This wasteland is on the east side of the mountain. After noon, half of the wasteland is in the shade. It is definitely a good place to escape the heat in summer. More importantly, the wasteland is about ten acres, and it is still continuous. There are only weeds and not much debris on it. Stone, not too difficult to clean up.
Su Zhan also likes this place because it is closer to the mountains from here.
Under Su Tai's instigation, Su Chunlin spent five taels of silver to buy this wasteland.
Su Changxi took over all the processing of the deed.
On the way back, Su Chunlin asked worriedly: "Girl, why did you agree to help buy food just now? We have troubled your uncle several times and we can't cause trouble for him anymore! This relationship must be used on the edge! Otherwise, it won't last long. There will be a quarrel between brothers!"
Su Tai covered her mouth and snickered, "Dad, don't worry, we're asking Brother Shen for help this time, so we don't need to trouble the uncle. And you see, after I agreed just now, the village chief uncle is so active in doing things!"
As long as we choose the land and give the money, we don't have to worry about the rest. If you don't agree, the village chief uncle will definitely help, but there will inevitably be knots in my heart, feeling that we are not even willing to help with this little thing. I will definitely be separated from our family in the future. "
Su Chunlin also knew that what his daughter said was reasonable, so he shook his head and smiled helplessly, "The only thing I can do is trouble Shen Yi then."
When the four father and son returned home, Mr. Han was happy and worried when he learned that there were ten more acres of wasteland in his house.
"The child's father, can our family come over with so many services?"
Su Chunlin said thoughtfully: "You don't have to pay taxes for the first three years of land reclamation. Let's take it slow. If we are too busy, we can't open it."
Su Tai chimed in, "My dad is right, but mom and dad, look at how valuable our soybeans and peanuts are this year. In the next two or three years, even if other families follow us in planting, they won't have as good a harvest as ours. You guys Don’t you want to take the time to make more money?”
The couple looked at each other and were instantly full of energy.
"I decided to open up wasteland tomorrow."
Su Chunlin also said: "I'm going to find someone to go into the mountain to cut wood, pull out stones, and fix the foundation first."
After the autumn harvest, no one is alive. When someone talks about building a house, most people in the village will come over and ask if they need help. Even if they don't have any wages, it can save food for the family.
At this time, Mrs. Xu suddenly came over with Shen Yi. Seeing that there was no one in Su Chunlin's house, they inquired and found out that Su Chunlin had bought land to build a house.
Mrs. Xu's heart skipped a beat and her face fell a little, "The Su family is building a house at this time. I guess they won't have time to marry a daughter this year."
Shen Yi tilted his head to look at her in a funny way, feeling helpless, "Second Aunt, we finally recovered, so there's no need to be in such a hurry."
"How can you not be anxious? You are already old. Look at Mo Chunxiang, who was engaged to you before, and she even gave birth to a child!" Mrs. Xu felt unhappy when she mentioned this matter. Shen Yi knew it didn't make sense, so he didn't say anything. When they arrived at the place, they discovered that Su Chunlin was not just building a house, he was building a big mansion.
Su Chunlin also noticed the two of them immediately and hurriedly took Han and Su Tai there, "His second aunt, Shen Yi, why are you here?"
Mrs. Xu twitched her lips, put on her warmest smile, and asked curiously, "Xiao Tai's parents, how big a house are you going to build? Why are there so many people?"
Visually, there are twenty or thirty people working.
Han laughed loudly, "I just made some money this year. The child's father is afraid that the money will be gone one day, so he might as well exchange it for real things! No, I bought these ten acres of wasteland first, including two acres. The land was used to build two courtyards. Now let’s build the courtyard next to it. There is no need to worry about the courtyard next to it. There will be time to renovate it in two years.
It happened that the children wanted to raise chickens, and the other half planned to build a chicken pen around them. After the autumn harvest, everyone was idle, and more people came to help. "
Mrs. Xu felt dizzy after hearing this. She blinked hard to regain her composure, and exclaimed: "With so many things, can we finish them before winter?"
With bright eyes and a smile, Su Tai led them closer to have a look. As they walked, she explained: "Our family plans to build a two-indoor courtyard. The backyard is connected to a row of houses in the front yard on three sides. There are about sixteen rooms." The house also has two side rooms, and there are four rooms on the left and right of the main hall in the front yard, which are used as a stove, firewood shed and wing room. The yard is surrounded by a high stone wall, just like in the city. "
Mrs. Xu clicked her tongue, "How much money will this cost?"
Su Tai thought for a while and said, "My father said it would cost about sixty taels."
Mrs. Xu was stunned for a while. When they built a house, they built it up one after another. They spent four or five taels at the beginning. After saving enough money, they continued to build one or two more. In the long run, they didn't need to spend ten taels to build a yard. , it costs sixty taels to build a yard for the Su family
The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she became. She secretly pulled Shen Yi to the side and whispered, "Ayi, how about you also build two rooms? No matter what, you can't. Isn’t it too different from the Yue family? Don’t worry, I’ll ask your second aunt and cousin to help.”
It is said that marriage requires a good match. There was not much difference between the Su family and the Shen family before, but now, no matter how shameless the Xu family is, they dare not say that they are a good match.
Shen Yiran said, "Second Aunt, don't worry. In fact, I originally had the idea of building a house. Firstly, there are really not enough rooms in the house. Secondly, the house was built when my parents got married. It has been almost twenty years now. It’s not safe, it’s just that I haven’t figured out how to do it yet, so I’ll discuss it with Xiaomo later.”
"Yes, yes, yes, you guys discuss it carefully and I'll go talk to my in-laws." Mrs. Xu was so happy that she shouted to Su Chunlin from afar: "Xiao Tai's father, our family Shen Yi also said that he wanted to build a building." The house!”
Su Tai's eyes widened in astonishment, and she looked at Shen Yi sympathetically, "Second Auntie shouted in such a loud voice, you can't build a house even if you don't want to."
Shen Yi only felt it was a little funny and looked at Su Tai fondly, "You like a yard like this, don't you?"
Su Tai nodded.
Shen Yi immediately said: "Okay! Then I will rebuild it according to your wishes."
Su Tai was greatly shocked, "Brother Shen, I'm just saying, you don't have to do so much for me!"
Shen Yi smiled, "Anyway, we have to build a house. You are its future mistress, so naturally you have to like it. If you have any other requirements, tell me everything, and I will ask for help later."
Su Tai saw the sincerity in his eyes and suddenly recognized the man in front of her.
(End of chapter)