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Chapter 239: Adding a Layer to the Raft Granny Rong poured clear water into two large basins, added salt, and stirred them. As soon as the sheep was bled, she brought the basins over. The steaming hot sheep’s blood flowed into the bowls as she stirred each one with a hand, mixing them evenly. Then she set them aside to rest undisturbed. She took away all the offal, followed by the legs, ribs, head, and hide… Luo Sanlian didn’t even get a moment to admire the fruits of his labor. In…- 624.7 K • Ongoing
- Chapter 230 – The Village’s Common Fund The Young Scouts earned 84 Work Points. At the conversion rate of 2.59 wen per point, that came out to 217.56 wen. They were paid 217 wen in cash, with the remaining decimals carried over on the books. Grinning from ear to ear, Yan Yu picked out a tael-weight silver nugget, plus 97 copper coins. What followed was the dull routine of distributing money. The elderly men and women who had helped out at Physician Cui’s house worked two and a half days…
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- Chapter 231: The Conditions for Joining the Young Scouts The Young Scouts gave their leader plenty of face. At her wave, they parted like flowing water, stepping aside to stand behind her. The other children watching could only grow more envious. Yan Yu got straight to the point: “If you want to join us, it’s not impossible—but there are a few things you need to listen to carefully. The Young Scouts aren’t playing some random kids’ game. We’re disciplined, and we have our own code…
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- Chapter 232 – Sending Word of Safety Yan Lao’er had come out for two reasons: first, to check on the charcoal burning, and second, to talk to Qi Wu about building doors, windows, and furniture. To his surprise, the amount of charcoal produced had exceeded his expectations. Qi Da and Qi Wu had even built a wooden platform to elevate the ground and thrown up a makeshift shelter. “Doors, I can manage,” Qi Wu said. “But windows and cabinets and all that... Yan Lao’er, you sure you don’t…
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- Chapter 233: The Maternal Family When Yan Yu woke up, she didn’t see her father. A glance around showed Sanbao was gone too—she knew then that her father must have gone out of the village. Just after breakfast, Madam Qi Da arrived. “Last night, my fifth came home and went straight to ask Mother how much dowry money is typically prepared for a marriage here in Guanzhou. He even asked if there were any decent girls over on the west or north side of the village. Mother thought he had someone in…
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- Chapter 234 – Silver at Home Madam Cui was crying so hard her face was a mess of tears and snot. She didn’t even need Li Xuemei to ask; she just sobbed and hiccupped while chattering on and on. Her maiden family was from Da'an Village—a large village well-connected by marriage to the surrounding areas. Madam Cui was naturally sociable and chatty, well-liked both before and after her marriage. Plus, Physician Cui was the only folk doctor for miles around, often visiting nearby villages, so…
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- Chapter 226: Pulling a Cart on Land, Towing a Boat in Water "Sanbao! Over here." Yan Yu’s voice was soft, but she was sure Sanbao could hear her. Sanbao had already unhitched its cart frame. Now, not only did it have its own dedicated stable in the Yan family’s courtyard, it even enjoyed the luxury of not having a fixed parking spot. With steady, even steps, Sanbao walked over. Yan Yu reached out her hand, and Sanbao lowered its head so she could stroke it more easily. Petting cats…
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- Chapter 227 – Thinning Seedlings Yan Lao’er found Qi Wu and said he wanted a raft, asking if he could help store some timber. After explaining a bit, Qi Wu understood what it was for and asked how big a raft he had in mind. Yan Lao’er thought back. This stretch of river near their village was actually at its narrowest—so might as well go bigger? But if it’s too big, it’d be unwieldy and harder to handle, so… “About the size of our old ox cart, just a bit longer.” Qi Wu…
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