The beam-raising was just about setting up the main central beam. We still needed to install the auxiliary beams and supports, and Master Jin said they had to finish all the roof beams before nightfall.
So, everyone was putting their backs into it, not daring to slack off.
The cooks came over in the afternoon, and Aunt Huang had also gathered some folks of similar age to help out.
That way, people could chat while they worked.
But this made things tough for Qiao Duo'er, because among a group of aunties, she was a complete outlier.
"Aunt Li whispered, "Fourth Boss's wife, you've been married for a few months now, any news?"
Qiao Duo'er shook her head, "I have a cold constitution, I need to recuperate for a while."
She thought this would shut the aunties up, but they immediately started sharing their own fertility tips, like eating fat meat every day and secret recipes for having sons.
Qiao Duo'er took a deep breath but still couldn't come up with a response.
