Picking Up a General to Plow the Fields

Lian Fang Zhou had some slight regret in her heart.
It was after she agreed to try, that she remembered this country has no Arabic numerals; seeing that old Villager Shi asked about it, she smiled faintly feeling somewhat awkward and said: “In fact, it is my own unique way of calculating, using code.”

“Oh…” She didn’t know if Old villager Shi believed it or not because he couldn’t help but ask: “Miss Lian what method did you use to calculate so fast?”

Lian Fang Zhou chuckled saying, “I calculated mentally!”

The world is full of wonders, and some people are born with mental arithmetic calculation, this is not an impossible thing.
Old villager Shi then laugh and exclaimed, “this old one can be regarded as my eyes being opened today! Living for more than half of my life, I have never seen such a powerful mental arithmetic ability; Miss Lian is really good!”

“Insects have small skills, I can not afford to be complimented by you!” Lian Fang Zhou hurriedly smiled with modesty, and said: ” Since this number is also calculated clearly, we should go back! ”

“Oh, wait a moment!” Old villager Shi readily agreed, one hand waved for two workers to come over and told them to bring out the tiles that they needed and to help put on them on the cart.

The big cart couldn’t hold it all, it was estimated it needed to make three to four trips to carry it all; it was a total of 22 silver.
With a discount of twenty percent, it is one liang and six pennies, Lian Fang Zhou smiled as she gave thanks.

Old villager Shi happily laughed with a straightforward “it’s what we should be doing,” complimenting that she understood proper manners.

Since the home side also a needed help unloading, Lian Fang Zhou and Lian Ze followed the cart back.
On the return trip, the siblings naturally wouldn’t be sitting on the cart, but walking alongside it.

Li Da Mu originally told the siblings to sit on the carriage along the edge, but Lian Fang Zhou and Lian Ze refused.

Li Da Mu couldn’t let it go, he originally wanted to call tell them to get on, but whatever was said Lian Fang Zhou was still unwilling.
“Today, the whole day we have troubled Uncle Li, and this cattle is also expensive, if we tired it out, not only you, we would also feel bad.
It’s better for us to walk.”

Li Da Mu suddenly could not say anything, sighing he then laughed and said: “Alright, Fang Zhou you are getting better and better at speaking and speaking so logically! I can’t beat what you are saying, I shall accompany you and we will go together!”

He said and jumped out of the coachman’s position.

Lian Zhou and Lian Ze didn’t say anymore, the three stared at each other and laughed.

The cart had to go slowly, but it also took a long time to load and unload.
They were busy until the sun started setting and finished working.
This is also with the help of Aunt Zhang, Li Juan, and Mrs Zhao unloading.

“Tomorrow should be a sunny day, do not delay anymore! Tomorrow your San Ge and I will help you change these new tiles on, at the same time collect the old tiles.”(TLN-Li Da Mu)

The so-called collecting is the meaning of maintenance.

Lian Fang Zhou smiled as she said her thanks.

The next day was also a completely busy day, they had to repair the roof.

“The hemp paper that this paste window needs, it is only sold in the county city center, wait until the end of the month when your Aunt Zhang goes to the market.
At that time, you will go together and see what other things you need to buy, and buy it in one go!” said Li Da Mu.

Lian Fang Zhou also had this plan, so she smiled and agreed, repeatedly giving her thanks.

Raising her head and looking at the new roof, a sense of accomplishment and a sense of fullness rose spontaneously; Lian Ze also sighed, he couldn’t help but say: “Now it is fine, no longer we will have to be afraid of the next heavy rain! And also not be afraid of winter”

Lian Fang Zhou faintly smiled: “Yes, ah! Wait until we fix the windows, we will also buy two cotton quilts, and get some thick cloth to keep as winter clothes.
We will no longer have to worry about winter – there is no need to be anxious, it is now only the end of September! We Still have time!”

“Well,” Lian Ze smiled as he nodded.
“I will listen to sister! But, what are cotton quilts, ah?”

Lian Ze was somewhat puzzled and asked.

“What?” Lian Fang Zhou almost could not believe her ears, with eyes wide open she stared at him, “what did you say?”

“I -” Lian Ze was a scared by her gaze, and for a moment he was speechless.

When Lian Fang Zhou realized that, she hurriedly toned down her look.
“Will you repeat it again?”