The family would typically get ready for bed whenever it got dark. They would work at sunrise and rest at sunset. They could not bear to light candles even if they had some because candles were not cheap.
However, Su Wenzhe, Liu Yinyin, and Su Binglan often went to town for work, so the family had little time to discuss family matters. Since the Su family was more comfortable talking about things together, they were willing to light candles.
Su Binglan went to her uncle's house with her father immediately after. Su Zhengde was in the room, holding a candle while looking at the blueprints. The more he looked at them, the more excited he became. His hand trembled as he studied the blueprints.
Madam Zhou, Su Zhengde's wife, laughed and said, "You've been a builder for many years and built countless houses, but I've never seen you like this."
