RPAGF Chapter 155: Laying the Foundation
Chapter 155: Laying the Foundation
Su Panpan listened carefully to the craftsmen's words, nodded from time to time, and memorized all the materials and tools in her mind.
The craftsmen also listened attentively, and put forward their own opinions and suggestions from time to time. Both sides continued to improve the list of building materials during the communication.
Su Panpan was lying on the vacant land where construction was about to begin, feeling the cool breeze, as if she had already seen the beautiful scene after completion.
The sturdy house and convenient flush toilet will bring her a brand new life experience.
At this time, the streets in the town had gradually quieted down.
The lights on the streets lit up one after another, and the dim light shone through the windows onto the ground, adding a bit of warmth to the deserted streets.
Before I knew it, it had darkened. The dark blue sky was dotted with stars, like sparkling gems inlaid in the sky.
The craftsmen packed up their tools and went home.
Su Panpan and the other two went to the delicatessen, bought some braised beef, braised pork elbow, and a jar of fine wine, and set off for Old Man Zhang. They drove the ox cart hurriedly along the way.
Fortunately, Old Man Zhang’s house was not far away and we arrived there in a quarter of an hour.
Su Panpan was carrying braised pork elbow, Shen Ru was carrying braised beef, and Erniu was holding a jar of wine, and they appeared at the gate of Old Man Zhang's house.
"Madam Su, why are you here?" Old Man Zhang asked curiously when he saw them.
"Master Zhang, we are still short of workers. Can you help us find some more people?" Su Panpan said anxiously.
"Madam Su, don't be anxious. Let me think of a solution." Old man Zhang frowned and thought.
A woman with kind features and wearing a gray-brown coarse cloth shirt brought a few stools for Su Panpan and the other two. She smiled and gestured for Su Panpan, Shen Ru and Erniu to sit down.
Su Panpan and the other two smiled, nodded slightly, and sat down.
Su Panpan had just sat down when she quickly stood up again, handed the braised pork elbow in her hand to Old Man Zhang, and said, "Master Zhang, this is a little gift from me, please accept it."
Shen Ru also handed over the braised beef, and Erniu put the wine in his arms on the ground.
Old man Zhang waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, that's too polite."
His wife beside him also said: "You kids are too unfamiliar."
Su Panpan said sincerely, "Master Zhang, please don't refuse. I really need your help this time."
Only then did Old Man Zhang take the item and said, "Okay, then I'll take it."
Old Man Zhang stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and then said, "Madam Su, I can think of a few people, but I can't guarantee whether they are willing to come."
"Master Zhang, just go and ask. I believe they will give you some face as long as you open your mouth. Everyone knows that you are one of the best in this field! If you give the order, who would dare not come, right? Unless you don't want to work in this industry in the future." Su Panpan said hurriedly, raising his thumbs with both hands.
"Oh, it's not as exaggerated as you say." Old man Zhang smiled happily because of Su Panpan's praise, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to become deeper.
"Don't be so modest. Brother Zhou told me that the county government office was designed and built by you personally." Su Panpan spared no effort to praise old man Zhang.
"Okay, then I'll go ask early tomorrow morning." Old man Zhang nodded happily.
At this moment, Shen Ru and Erniu, who were sitting beside each other, smiled at each other, and there was a feeling of conspiracy succeeding in that smile.
"That's great. Thank you very much." Su Panpan said happily.
They chatted in the yard for a while, then got up and said goodbye and went home.
When I returned to the yard, it was already completely dark.
Su Panpan made a few simple dishes.
On the table was a steaming bowl of vegetable and tofu soup, fragrant braised beef trotters, a dish of glossy fried beans, a small dish of pickled radish, and a small dish of fermented tofu.
Su Panpan, Shen Ru and Erniu sat around the table, eating their food with big mouthfuls.
Su Panpan swallowed a mouthful of rice and said, "Erniu, go back to the village tomorrow and call those people we agreed to come to the town to help with the work."
Erniu, with fish in his mouth, replied vaguely, "Okay, Panpan, I'll go early tomorrow morning."
Shen Ru picked up a piece of beans with her chopsticks and said, "Erniu, don't forget to explain the wages to them."
Erniu nodded, "Don't worry, I won't forget it."
While eating dinner, the three of them carefully discussed the follow-up arrangements.
The next morning, Old Man Zhang went out early and went from house to house to ask the person he had in mind.
At noon, he arrived at the construction site with ten people.
"Panpan girl, I brought the person to you." Old man Zhang shouted.
After spending last night together, Old Man Zhang couldn't help but feel closer to him.
When Su Panpan saw the people that Old Man Zhang brought, a happy smile appeared on her face. "That's great, thank you, Master Zhang!"
The ten new people started working without saying a word.
Erniu also returned to the village early in the morning and found Liu Dazhuang, Aunt Wang, Uncle Xiao, Zhao Genlai, Zhao Gensheng, the three Zhao Xi brothers, Li Facai, Wang Xierong, Uncle Wang Er, Sister Chu and others.
When everyone heard that they were going to the town to help build houses, they responded quickly. They got on Aunt Wang and Erniu's ox cart and headed to the town with laughter and joy.
When they arrived in the town, everyone immediately started working on laying the foundation.
The people from the village and the people brought by Old Man Zhang gathered together and started working enthusiastically.
The newcomers quickly integrated into the team and worked in perfect harmony with the original workers.
The construction site is a busy scene.
The heavy hammer fell with a dull sound.
Uncle Xiao worked hard, sweating profusely, and shouted, "Work harder!"
"Well, everyone, work harder." Erniu was not to be outdone and moved the stones with great effort.
The work of laying the foundation is heavy and critical.
Liu Dazhuang and a strong man brought by Old Man Zhang lifted the heavy wooden stake together. The veins in their arms were bulging and their eyes were full of determination.
Liu Dazhuang shouted the slogan loudly: "One, two, go!" The two of them exerted force at the same time and smashed the wooden stake steadily into the ground.
Every impact caused the ground to tremble slightly, as if witnessing their efforts.
The three Zhao Genlai brothers and several young people brought by Old Man Zhang were responsible for digging the foundation.
They waved shovels and shoveled the soil vigorously, full of energy.
Aunt Wang and Aunt Chu were carrying stones with several new women.
Although they are not as strong as men, they are very agile.
Aunt Wang warned as she walked: "Be careful, don't hit your feet."
Mrs. Chu responded: "Don't worry, we all have experience."
They stacked the stones in an orderly manner in the designated location, preparing for subsequent work.
Thanks to everyone's joint efforts, the foundation work progressed very smoothly.
The sound of heavy hammers, the digging sound of shovels, and people's shouts are intertwined together!