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Chapter 479: Chapter 482: Is there anything else?_1
Qiao Duo’er thought of Sun Erhu busily tidying up the house and decided to pack some dumplings and braised pork in a food box to send over.
A few days had not passed, and Erhu’s House had already undergone earth-shattering changes.
The courtyard of Sun Erhu’s was left to him by his parents, and he had originally wanted to fix it up before marrying Chao Lian.
But with many areas in disrepair, Sun Erhu simply tore down the house and rebuilt it.
He was building a brick house, which would be ready for roofing in another three to five days.
Qiao Duo’er knew Sun Erhu wanted Chao Lian to marry into a splendid home, to give Chao Lian the best life possible.
Yet with such a project, he feared they would have a difficult life in the days to come.
Chao Lian was not born to the Jiang’s Clan and had once set a rift between Jiang’s Clan and Lin Jinshun, how could Jiang’s Clan remain peaceful?
Today being winter, the people helping with the house construction were resting, and Sun Erhu was doing some miscellaneous work in the backyard.
"Erhu, come and eat first," Qiao Duo’er called out.
It was only then that Sun Erhu realized it was almost noon, and his stomach had begun to protest; he immediately washed his hands and went to eat.
"Sister-in-law, you are always the nicest to me. By the way, I’ve already asked Uncle Huang to pick an auspicious day. He checked for both the beam-raising and the marriage proposal together. I’ll come and invite you and Brother Hong later!"
Sun Erhu said with great enthusiasm.
Now that he had a house and enough silver saved up to buy land, as well as a wife to marry, his life was finally complete!
From now on, he would no longer be alone during festivals; his wife would prepare a big table of delicious food for him.
"No problem!" Qiao Duo’er agreed without hesitation.
Suddenly, the courtyard door was pushed open, and Jiang’s Clan walked in unabashedly.
With her nonchalant demeanor, anyone unaware would have thought she was the mistress of the house.
"You from The Fourth Boss’s House are here too. Oh Erhu, you’re already eating? I was about to call you over to my place for a meal."
Jiang’s Clan casually took a seat on a stool, her face showing not the slightest hint of embarrassment.
Calling someone over for a meal at mealtime was a clear sign of not wanting the person to come, which was a very dislikeable behavior among the village folk.
Sun Erhu apologized, "I’ve already eaten today. I’m sorry for making you take the trip in vain."
"An old saying goes that brothers are like limbs, and it couldn’t be more true."
Jiang’s Clan insinuated in a sarcastic tone, implying that Sun Erhu valued Tan Zhenghong more.
Sun Erhu felt displeased. He had been brothers with Zheng Hong for so many years, and his sister-in-law had always taken good care of him.
And Chao Lian was the love of his life, the one to spend the rest of his days with.
The significance was different. Why did there have to be a competition?
Despite his annoyance, Jiang’s Clan’s status meant he had to speak politely, "Aunt Lin, is there something you need?"
Jiang’s Clan curled the corners of her lips, "Nothing, but you’re about to get married, and you should be more mindful of your reputation, to avoid wronging my Chao Lian."
The rumors of Qiao Duo’er and Sun Erhu having an affair had been known by everyone in Big Willow Village, and yet they were now not avoiding suspicion.
It was one thing to be in the same courtyard, but with the door shut, who knew what they were doing?
Sun Erhu said sternly, "When my Brother Hong was injured, some took the opportunity to insult my sister-in-law, but now that my Brother Hong has fully recovered, if anyone talks nonsense again, my Brother Hong definitely won’t ignore it."
Given Brother Hong’s protective nature, a beating would be the least of worries.
"Make yourself clear. What do you mean?"
Qiao Duo asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I was just speaking off the cuff. If you don’t like it, forget it. Erhu, Chao Lian said she wanted to eat meat. I didn’t buy any today, so don’t eat yours. I’ll take it back for Chao Lian."
