Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 281: Chapter 281 The Scene is Buzzing

At this time, Chiang Xiao was naturally unaware that the enemy would arrive in less than an hour.

Her family was busily building the courtyard wall!

The Chiang Family had never been so lively before.

Each of the three family members had gone different ways to seek help, and those they asked agreed without a second word. They immediately dropped what they were doing and brought their tools to help at the Chiang Family’s.

Xu Canyuan and his son both came, Aunt Juan came to help, Honest Shi and Shi Zhuang as well, along with three neighbor uncles and Uncle Yang, who had just rented the ox cart.

Outside, a pile of mud bricks was quickly brought in, mixed with sand and cement, and everyone got busy.

Because they were only raising the height of the courtyard wall and those who came were all skilled workers, everyone collaborated efficiently, and the Chiang Family’s wall swiftly grew taller layer by layer.

Ge Liutao, Aunt Juan, and Chiang Xiao were bustling in the kitchen.

”Honestly, we are all from the same village. Who hasn’t received some kind of help from Uncle Songhai in the past? For such a small favor, simply saying the word is enough, we’d come help, why the need to feed us?” Aunt Juan said while busily kneading the dough.

Chiang Xiao could tell from her words that she wasn’t just being polite; she meant it sincerely, which warmed her heart. Aunt Juan knew their family was not well-off and wanted to save them some expenses.

However, although building the wall was not a very labor-intensive task, in order to finish before dark, they had to work relentlessly without pause, and they had also to buy and transport the bricks. At this hour, it was not proper to have them work for two or three hours only to go back home for a meal.

Moreover, Chiang Xiao wanted to treat these kind-hearted villagers as a way of bringing life and warmth to her home.

Today, she had also brought back two kilograms of wild boar meat and fern vegetables; Aunt Juan had seen these items too. Letting them enjoy the delights was also a way of showing her gratitude.

So, hearing Aunt Juan’s words, Chiang Xiao smiled and said, ”Aunt Juan, it’s been a long time since our home was this lively. Couldn’t you give me the chance to hear everyone chatting together, is that too much to ask?”

Aunt Juan started to laugh, ”You sly girl, you used to be so quiet. Why didn’t I ever hear you talk like this before?”

The old Chiang Xiao had truly been like a sullen gourd, her face always gloomy, always hiding away by herself, to the point that even Aunt Juan felt the girl was not approachable.

But now, it seemed as though she had transformed into a different person.

Her face had come alive all of a sudden; her eyes were sparkling and clear, making her look much more beautiful than before.

Looking at Chiang Xiao, she couldn’t help but be reminded of Chiang Qingzhu.

In her time, Chiang Qingzhu was famously beautiful within miles around, but now, looking at Chiang Xiao, it seemed she was even more attractive, particularly those eyes.

”I’ve grown up now; I’ve learned to let go!” said Chiang Xiao.

Ge Liutao was slicing the wild boar meat. Her knife skills were excellent; the meat she sliced was thinly and evenly cut, enticing just by the looks of it.

She felt no reluctance at serving this meat to guests.

For many years, almost everything good in the house had been taken by the Old Chiang Family. Now that these things were going to the villagers, she felt much more willing than if they had gone to Ho Laidi.

Even from the way she cut the meat, one could tell she did it with gusto.

Chiang Songhai’s back injury hadn’t healed yet, and Xu Canyuan, along with others, didn’t let him help, so he just stood on the side chatting with them.

The gate of the Old Chiang Family’s house was still tightly locked, and for the first time, Chiang Songhai did not worry about them; instead, he felt much more relaxed.