Chapter 136 Mufang

Ye Annian was watching the little rabbit with two children in the east room. When he heard the noise outside, he immediately got up and went out to check.

　　I saw the box of roast duck that he had placed on the stove fell to the ground, and the copper coins huddled pitifully in the corner of the main room. When I saw him coming out, I panicked and ran out with a kick on my hind legs.

　　"Copper coins!"

　　Fu Zai, who ran out after hearing the sound, saw a black shadow leap out.

　　"What's wrong?" Ding Qiu couldn't see and asked worriedly.

　　Fu Zai hurriedly stepped forward to support him: "It's okay. It was the copper coins that knocked over the roast duck. I was afraid that my brother would blame me, so I ran out."

　　"Then let's go out and look for it." Ding Qiu was a little worried.

　　"Just wait for me to go." Ye Annian said quickly, "You two wait at home. If you are hungry, have some snacks first."

　　It's completely dark now and the dog has run away. Please don't run out to find the child again.

　　He stepped forward and checked. Fortunately, the roast duck in the food box was wrapped in a large lotus leaf, and not much was spilled. Moreover, the roast ducks were still in good condition, with no signs of being scratched or bitten.

　　He guessed that the copper coins must have smelled the fragrance and accidentally knocked over while spinning around the stove, rather than eating them intentionally.

　　It is also the first time for a puppy to make a mistake, so it will inevitably be at a loss.

　　Ye Annian thought that he would have to comfort him when he got it back.

　　Put the clean roast duck on the lotus leaf back into the food box, pick up the ones scattered on the ground, give the copper coins and put them into its dog bowl.

　　Ye Anyian told the two children to wait at home and not run around, then he picked up the lantern and went out.

　　The courtyard was dark, and the night wind was biting the body. Ye Annian wrapped up his clothes and remembered that Jiang Zhu had to tie up the cows for longer than usual today.

　　But Copper Coin made a mistake and rushed out of the house in a panic. The puppy didn't know where to hide, so when he saw that the fence door was open, he rushed out.

　　As a result, it rushed out of the door and slammed into the two people standing at the door.

　　The sky was already dark, but two dark figures were standing there. The hair on the puppy's back exploded in fright, and it bumped into Jiang Zhu's leg.

　　"Ouch~!"

　　"ah...!"

　　Copper Coin was so frightened that he screamed.

　　Ji Fangfang was also startled and shouted out.

　　"Shh," Jiang Zhu's straight mouth twitched, and his voice was a little cold, "If you don't want to be discovered, keep your voice down."

"Uh, uh huh...!" Although Ji Fangfang was still trembling, she quickly covered her mouth tightly.

　　After a while, he said: "Mr. Jiang, I'll leave this matter to you."

　　"Well," Jiang Zhu said in a calm voice, "come back to me tomorrow night to get the medicine."

　　"Okay," Ji Fangfang nodded quickly, "Then... then, please keep this matter a secret for me."

　　"As long as you don't hang around in front of me again."

　　"I, I know."

　　There were faint sounds of footsteps and Ye Anyian's voice calling for copper coins in the courtyard.

　　"Let's go, An Nian is out." Jiang Zhu suppressed the impatience in his eyes and turned to leave, but Ji Fangfang grabbed his sleeve.

　　"What are you doing?" Jiang Zhu paused and looked back at her.

Ji Fangfang was startled by his suddenly cold voice, and hurriedly let go of her hand: "No, don't do anything."

　　"Mr. Jiang... I beg you, can you not tell Brother Nian?"

　　The girl in front of him was crying so hard that the footsteps in the courtyard were getting closer and closer. Jiang Zhu felt that there was a fire in his heart, which was getting stronger and stronger.

　　He raised his hand and suddenly tore off the sleeve that Ji Fangfang had just pulled, and took a few steps back to distance himself from Ji Fangfang.

　　"Since you're asking for my help, I'll put aside your little thoughts."

　　"No, I didn't mean that." Ji Fangfang was completely panicked and tried to explain while crying, "I, I just..."

　　She was just afraid that Ye Anyian would know her current situation.

　　After all, she was once dissatisfied with Ye Anyian. She felt that he, a little brother who was despised and looked down upon by the Ye family, could actually fall into Jiang Zhu's eyes.

　　She boasted that she was born well and her family background was better than that of Ye Anyian. She was still a woman and could do laundry, cooking, and embroidery. Why couldn't she compare to Ye Anyian?

　　"...Jiang Zhu?"

　　Ye Anian came over after hearing the sound and saw Jiang Zhu and Ji Fangfang standing at the door. Ji Fangfang was still sobbing softly. It looked like it was difficult not to think too much.

　　"Why did you come out?" Jiang Zhu ignored the crying Ji Fangfang and stepped forward and put his arm around Ye Anyian's shoulders.

　　Ye Anyian curled his lips: "How can I watch such a good show if I don't come out?"

　　His voice was calm, even teasing, and he made no move to avoid it.

　　For some reason, after hearing Ye Anyian's words, Jiang Zhu's heart, which had been hanging just now, fell back.

　　He hugged Ye Anian tighter and said to Ji Fangfang, "Go back. I will prepare the abortion medicine. You can come to me to get it at this time tomorrow night."

　　"Even if Ye Ansong is released from prison, I'm afraid he will be a cripple for the rest of his life. Just take care of yourself."

　　After saying that, he hugged Ye Anyian and entered the courtyard.

　　When Tongqian saw the two of them leaving, he waggled his tail and hurriedly followed.

　　The high fence door was mercilessly closed in front of Ji Fangfang, keeping the two people's low voices and the warm yellow lights in the room far away from her.

　　Through the gap in the fence, Ji Fangfang saw Jiang Zhu take off his coat and put it on Ye Anian's shoulders. The two held hands and entered the house together.

　　Her tears suddenly burst out of her eyes and rolled down her face, but she wiped away a few tears and laughed.

　　"Haha, hahahaha..."

　　She lost, completely.

　　Maybe she shouldn't have had any illusions in the first place.

　　…

　　Soon it was time for the carpenters to start work.

　　Ye Annian specially changed new clothes for himself and Jiang Zhu, and drove the ox cart straight to the empty house at the west end of Tianshui Town.

　　The house had been tidied up the day before, and the two of them went over to inspect the results.

　　I have to say that Wen Heng did things much more reliably this time than before. The shed at the second entrance was large and strong enough, with walls on the left and right, leaving space at the front and back. Only curtains were hung, which was convenient for ventilation and bright. It won't get cold even if you burn a charcoal pot in the shed in winter.

　　The main room and the east and west rooms were also tidied up. As soon as they entered the courtyard, the two gate rooms had a stove and a kitchen set up in one room according to Ye Anyian's request, and several long tables and benches were placed in the other room. , used as a canteen for carpenters to eat.

　　When the two arrived in the town, they first went to the Guangyin Shop to pick up Yu Hu, and then the three of them went straight to the house at the west end of the town.

　　As soon as he arrived at the door, Yu Hu was dumbfounded.

　　The house looks big and nice, and the plaque at the door is also newly hung. It has the word "MU FANG" engraved on it. The ebony plaque and the two big characters in gold look very impressive.

　　"How is it?" Wen Heng stood at the door with his chest crossed and his legs shaking.

　　"Okay...that's great!" Yu Hu opened his mouth wide, not knowing how to praise it.

　　Ye Annian walked over and lifted his chin, helped him close his mouth, and said with a smile: "The inside is also well maintained, let's go in and have a look."

　　"You can't rely on me if I take action!" Wen Heng lifted his clothes and took the lead in entering the yard.

　　Ye Annian and Jiang Zhu saw this and followed them, and Yu Hu quickly followed behind them.

　　Unexpectedly, as soon as the two of them stepped into the threshold, the servants lined up neatly on both sides shook their sleeves and saluted, shouting: "Greetings to the first and second shopkeepers!"

　　The two of them were caught off guard and were stunned for a moment. Even Yu Hu was trembling with fear.

　　Wen Heng laughed when he saw this: "How is it? Is it impressive enough?"

　　Ye Anyian:...

　　Jiang Zhu:...

　　Yu Hu:...

　　The silly young master looked like he was begging for praise. Ye Anyian rubbed his brows helplessly and said perfunctorily: "That's enough, that's enough."

　　"Hey, I can't do anything else, that's all..."

　　Seeing that he was about to start talking incessantly and show off, Jiang Zhu quickly interrupted: "This is the first time Yu Hu is here. Second Young Master Wen might as well take him around first to get familiar with him."

　　"Ah, yes, yes!" Wen Heng woke up from a dream, pulled Yu Hu and left.

　　Ye Annian breathed a sigh of relief. Counting the time, it was almost time for the carpenters to come to work.

The two entered the second courtyard, asked the servants to move tables and chairs and put them in the shed, and sat there waiting for the carpenters to arrive.

　　Not long after, people arrived one after another.

　　Ye Anyian and Jiang Zhu have a clear division of labor. Jiang Zhu is responsible for registering visitors, while Ye Anyian leads those who need accommodation to the dormitory to put their belongings.

　　Within one morning, all ten people had arrived.

　　To be exact, there were eleven. The brother who asked Ye Anyian to take his husband with him that day was the last one to arrive.

　　The two hired an ox cart and pulled a lot of things.

　　Ye Anian hurriedly asked his servants to help him get things and help people.

　　Among these ten people, six needed accommodation, and the rooms were more than enough, so Ye Anyian arranged them in the main room and the east wing.

The brother's name was Zhang Liu, and his husband's name was Chen Ting. In order to take care of the patient, Ye Anyian let them live in the easternmost room of the main house.

　　"Thank you, great shopkeeper!" Chen Liu thanked him repeatedly.

　　After settling down with his husband, they took out a small box from the pile of bedding and clothes they brought with them and gave it to Ye Anyian.

　　Ye Annian couldn't resist, so he opened the box and found that inside was a jade bracelet of good quality.

　　"My mother gave this to me when I got married." Chen Liu was still a little embarrassed. "Don't dislike it, Mr. Shopkeeper. I know this bracelet may not be valuable, but it is the best thing I can get."

　　"I don't dislike it." Ye Anyian sighed, "This thing is expensive, I can't have it."

　　He pushed the thing back to Chen Liu, but Chen Liu refused to accept it: "If you don't take it, my husband will scold me too."

　　"If you really want to repay me, just work hard." Ye Annian patted Chen Liu on the shoulder, "You guys take a break today and get familiar with each other. I will come over tomorrow to formally teach you how to do the Rubik's Cube."

　　"Okay." Chen Liu nodded vigorously, "I will do a good job!"

　　After the six lodgers had packed up, Ye Anyian called everyone into the shed.

　　All the tools needed in the shed were ready, and everyone had a separate position. After all ten people had determined their positions, Ye Anyian slowly spoke.

　　"Today you can get familiar with our 'wooden workshop' first. I have prepared wood for you all to practice your skills on. If you have nothing to do in the afternoon, you can try out the woodworking tools before you get hold of them."

　　"Tomorrow morning, I will come and teach you how to make a Rubik's Cube. I will also teach you how to make other wooden toys in the future. I hope you can learn it seriously."

　　Everyone's attitude was very positive, and Ye Annian introduced Jiang Zhu, Yu Hu and Wen Heng to them.

　　Once they were almost familiar with these carpenters, Ye Anyian and Jiang Zhu took Yu Hu away, and Wen Heng naturally stayed behind as a supervisor.

　　When the three of them returned to West Street, they saw Granny Qian moving a small stool in front of two shops and leaning on it to bask in the sun.

　　"Grandma Qian!" Yu Hu greeted.

　　Granny Qian slowly opened her eyes upon hearing the sound, saw the three of them, and said with a smile, "We're back!"

　　When Ye Anyian just picked up Yu Hu, he asked Granny Qian to help look after the shop. Now he said, "I just troubled Granny."

　　"Hey, it's no trouble, we're all neighbors, it's just a matter of convenience." Granny Qian said, "I just cooked some small meatballs. You guys haven't eaten them at noon, right? Let's eat some together."

　　"No," Jiang Zhu politely refused, "An Nian and I have other things to do later, so I won't disturb you."

　　"Brother Hu, come and eat!" Granny Qian warmly stepped forward to grab Yu Hu, but suddenly she said "Ouch", "Look at my memory!"

　　"Brother Nian, a few people came here just now, saying they were your grandparents."

　　When Ye Anyian heard this, his face turned a little cold.

Grandma Qian said, "They said they were here to take your father back to the village. They stopped by to see you and Mr. Jiang. When they saw that you were not there, they left first."

　　"Well, I understand, thank you, mother-in-law." Ye Anyian said.

　　He didn't believe that Ye Quan and Wu Xianglian came to see him, maybe they didn't come to him to ask for money for Ye Chenghe's medical treatment.