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Pork was stewed in large pieces and boiled in plain water in small ones. Once cooked, it was scooped out, sliced, and shortly after stir-fried with a bowl of green vegetables and an egg and chive dish, making a sumptuous dinner.
The main hall.
Old Man Yuan had invited everyone mainly to discuss the matter of buying land and building a house. He hoped his clan would help out without taking wages, just providing meals.
But with work still to do in the fields, they might not necessarily have the time.
When Old Mrs. Ni brought over the tea, she glanced at Old Man Yuan before speaking, "According to Zhinuan, we should pay people to help!"
Zhinuan had no relation to these people, who would scarcely volunteer to help for free; the old man oversimplified human nature.
"Did Zhinuan say that?" Old Man Yuan asked.
The clan leader, Village Head, and others also looked at Old Mrs. Ni.
If they were truly to be paid for building the house, they were willing to participate.
