Chapter 392: Elder Sister's Free Time
Chapter 392: Elder Sister's Free Time
The alley was narrow, making it a hassle for the tractor to maneuver, which resulted in the furniture taking an entire afternoon to move in.
Many villagers entered Jiang Xia's new home to take a look.
It couldn't be described as luxurious, but it was undoubtedly more grand and opulent than anything the villagers had seen before.
The living room was spacious and bright, and the furniture was just the right size. The entire set of furniture, once arranged, exuded a majestic aura, instantly elevating the overall ambiance.
Jiang Xia had not yet installed curtains, nor the chandelier. Once the curtains were hung and the chandelier installed, along with the addition of greenery and decorations, the entire room would become even more cozy and comfortable.
For now, the sofa dominated the space.
There was a cold and rigid style to it.
It gave off a similar vibe to Zhou Chenglei—cold, hard, and imposing.
Jiang Xia preferred a cozier and more comfortable home environment.
The only thing was that the curtain fabric's pattern had been designed by Jiang Xia herself, and she had the textile factory produce a sample.
Including the bedding, Jiang Xia had also designed some patterns and had the textile factory manufacture them.
During the Suigou Fair, Jiang Xia had already arranged for this.
The finished products were not yet ready, so Jiang Xia hadn't been able to install the curtains, but Peng Chang Factory said it would be ready soon, within the next couple of days.
Jiang Xia was on the third floor, overseeing the process.
Zhou Zhou had chosen a room on the third floor, where the view from the window was even more beautiful.
A craftsman was assembling Zhou Zhou's bed.
The villagers wandered up and down the floors, examining each room.
"Beautiful, so beautiful! This is the most stunning house I've ever seen."
"Xiao Xia, how much did you spend on this sofa and bed?"
"So comfortable! This sofa is so soft! Much more comfortable than a wooden chair! Does this sofa cost a thousand yuan, Xiao Xia?"
...
The bed assembly craftsman overheard and said, "A thousand yuan? You can't even buy a single seat for that price! These sofas are exported to Europe and America. They sell for several thousand yuan each, over ten thousand yuan in our currency! A thousand yuan won't even buy you this bed!"
One of the village women who had been sitting on the sofa suddenly felt like her bottom was burning!
Jiang Xia explained, "Because I helped the furniture factory at the Suigou Fair without charging them, the boss didn't make a profit from me. He gave me the cost price, so it's much cheaper, not that expensive."
The bed assembly craftsman said, "Even at the cost price of a thousand yuan per set, it's still not possible. These cowhides are imported, and so is the wood. They're expensive due to the foreign exchange!"
The villagers: "..."
They couldn't afford it.
They couldn't afford it!
One of them even helped their grandchild take off their shoes and let them jump on the sofa. Upon hearing this, they quickly picked up their grandchild, put on their shoes, and carried the child downstairs.
Oh my, if it breaks, we can't afford to compensate!
Zhou Zhou's bed was assembled, and the wardrobe, bookcase, and desk were all set up.
The entire room instantly felt more complete.
Once the bedding was laid out, the curtains hung, and the castle-like mosquito net installed, the room would become even cozier.
After the craftsmen finished assembling the master bedroom bed on the third floor, they moved on to the guest room.
Zhou Zhou had chosen a room on the third floor, so Jiang Xia had the bed in the other guest room installed on the third floor as well. This way, when Zhou Ying returned, she could stay on the third floor with Zhou Zhou.
The two sisters got along well, and they would surely prefer this arrangement.
All the windows had iron bars, and although the balcony didn't have a security net installed, the two children were already eight or nine years old and understood the potential dangers.
Soon, the guest room bed was also assembled, and the bed assembly craftsman left.
Zhou Chenglei came upstairs to find Jiang Xia, "Are you done?"
"Yes," Jiang Xia replied, wiping the fingerprints off the desk with a cloth.
The other villagers, seeing Zhou Chenglei upstairs, followed and left as well, as they had already finished their tour anyway.
It was mainly because Zhou Chenglei's aura was too cold and rigid. Being swept by his gaze, they felt like schoolchildren encountering their teacher, and didn't dare to stay any longer.
Zhou Chenglei glanced around the living room and the two bedrooms. Seeing nothing amiss, he took Jiang Xia's hand and said, "Let's go downstairs. You must be tired."
Jiang Xia replied, "I've mostly been sitting on the sofa, so I'm not too tired."
As they walked towards the staircase, Zhou Chenglei casually closed the door to the third-floor hall.
Just then, a child ran up the stairs, saw them, and startled, turned around and ran back down.
The house was bustling with people, including many children, and Zhou Chenglei, fearing more unexpected visitors, led Jiang Xia downstairs.
The second-floor door was already closed, having been shut by him earlier. Upon reaching the second floor, he asked Jiang Xia, "Do you want to take a look at our room and study?"
Jiang Xia shook her head. "I've already seen it. I don't need to see it again."
Zhou Chenglei continued to lead her downstairs.
The first-floor living room was filled with guests, and Zhou Mu was chatting happily with everyone.
Upon seeing Zhou Chenglei and Jiang Xia descend, the guests exclaimed, "Alei, the house is beautifully renovated!"
"Alei, you're so capable! You built such a gorgeous house!"
Zhou Chenglei smiled and said, "I didn't build it; my wife did."
Zhou Mu laughed and said, "Now you all believe it! He only knows how to fish; he's not as knowledgeable as Xia. He couldn't have built this house."
Everyone turned to Jiang Xia. "Xia is truly capable. Coming from the city, she knows so much."
"Growing up, she followed her parents on their various postings, so she's well-traveled and experienced."
"She's even flown on planes."
...
The villagers loved to gossip and speculate, unconcerned with the truth. With just a few words, they could weave a million-word epic.
Jiang Xia smiled at them and said, "Take your time chatting. I'll go help at Grandma's house."
Today, Grandma's house was hosting a gathering, and the elderly couple was at the convenience store, leaving only He Xinghuan to manage, which was overwhelming. Jiang Xia decided to lend a hand.
Stepping out of the new courtyard, she said to Zhou Chenglei, "Go to the pier and buy some vegetables for Grandma's house."
"Okay, don't tire yourself out."
"I understand," Jiang Xia replied, and headed towards Grandma's house.
Just then, someone from the production team called out, "Alei, your father is calling."
Zhou Chenglei pushed his motorcycle and went to answer the call, taking the opportunity to buy vegetables.
Zhou Mu overheard the production team member and informed the guests that she was unavailable, wondering why the old man was calling. The guests, understanding, left.
After securing the doors and windows, Zhou Mu headed to Grandma's house to assist with cooking.
Tian Caihua soon joined in, having finished arranging the sofa in her own home.
However, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.
"Xia, if you have time, come to my house and help me decorate the living room. I feel it doesn't look as good as yours."
"Okay."
Around 5:30 pm, Grandma and Grandpa returned home, accompanied by Zhou Chensen's family.
With so many people, dinner was ready by 6:00 pm.
Grandma hadn't invited many guests, as it was just a small convenience store, and only a few of Zhou's brothers were invited.
During dinner, Jiang Xia was concerned that Grandma might need help with the baby fish at the town's convenience store, as He Xinghuan was already overwhelmed.
After all, Jiang Xia was only helping with the fire at the moment.
However, Zhou's father called to say he had purchased five thousand pounds of dried baby fish, which would be delivered in a few days.
The area's waters were abundant with baby fish, and from October to April, it was the fish season.
Baby fish don't grow large because they are young and fast-growing, resulting in high yields.
Jiang Xia worried about the upcoming workload.
"Should we hire an extra helper in the village?"
Currently, the demand for baby fish was high, and it seemed that the Marquis required as much as they could produce.
Tian Caihua immediately suggested, "Let's ask my sister-in-law! She's available!"
Li Xiuxian added, "My sister-in-law is also available!"
(End of Chapter)
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