Chapter 79: The Tough Men’s Construction Site Show

Jiang Rou took the initiative to suggest: “Since you all like it, I’ll make more for you today. I guarantee you’ll have as many as you want. But it’s made from glutinous rice flour, and eating too much isn’t easy to digest. It can’t replace a proper meal—you should still eat steamed buns as your main food.”

“Sister-in-law! You… you’re really going to make them for us?”

“Yes. It’s not troublesome to make, and I’m happy that you enjoy eating them.”

As soon as Jiang Rou said that, the group of rough men became excited.

“Sister-in-law, don’t worry! We’ll make sure to build your house beautifully!”

The moment they heard about delicious food, these men got so thrilled that they nearly stood at attention and saluted right then and there.

During the conversation, Jiang Rou noticed something.

The man who had first spoken to her earlier—the one with glasses and a steady demeanor—had not participated in the lively discussion at all.

However, his gaze had fallen on Jiang Rou more than once.

Although the entire group was looking at her, only this man’s gaze felt different.

It was as if…

He had words left unsaid.

It seemed like he wanted to say something to Jiang Rou, yet in the end, he said nothing.

He chose silence.

He quietly ate the steamed bun in his hand.  

Jiang Rou took note of this and glanced at the man with glasses a few more times. She heard the others calling him “Company Commander.” but she never caught his actual name.  

Before long, someone called out,  

“Bricks! The bricks have arrived!”  

The moment the group of men heard this, it was as if they had heard a battle horn. They stuffed the remaining steamed buns into their mouths, stood up at once, and rushed out in a flurry of movement.  

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Once everyone had left, Jiang Rou caught a glimpse of something from the corner of her eye.  

Behind the door, a pair of big, round, black eyes peeked out.  

She beckoned with her hand.  

“Xiaohua, come out.”  

Hearing Jiang Rou call her, Zhou Xiaohua finally stepped forward on her short little legs.  

Jiang Rou gently patted her head and softly asked,  

“Too many people? Were you scared?”  

Zhou Xiaohua hesitated for a moment before lightly nodding her fair little face.  

So many people!  

She had never seen so many people all at once before.  

And every single one of them was so tall and big.  

So she had been too scared to come out and had hidden in the bedroom instead.  

Jiang Rou crouched down, took out a handkerchief from her pocket, and gently wiped Zhou Xiaohua’s greasy mouth from eating the meat bun earlier.  

“Xiaohua, you don’t need to be afraid. Those uncles are all Dad’s comrades and friends. They came to build our house—they’re all good people. Not only will they never hurt you, but they will also think you’re adorable and beautiful.”

Hearing Jiang Rou praise her, Zhou Xiaohua’s lips twitched slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her face.  

At that moment—  

The sound of heavy footsteps approached.  

One of the men had rushed back.  

“Aiya! My ruler, my ruler…”  

The man stormed in from outside, quickly spotting the ruler he had left on the ground.

Picking it up, he scratched his short buzz-cut hair with an embarrassed look and turned to Jiang Rou.  

At the same time, he noticed Zhou Xiaohua, who had darted behind Jiang Rou in a flash.  

“Sister-in-law, my bad… I’m always so forgetful… This little one must be Xiaohua, right? Regiment Commander Zhou’s daughter! They said before that she was just a tiny baby, but I didn’t expect her to have grown this big… and so beautiful!”  

From outside, a loud voice shouted,  

“Lao Li! What’s taking you so long just to grab a ruler? Are you sneaking food again?!”  

“Shut up! I’m not like you, stuffing your face with steamed buns all day. Why don’t you just choke on one already?!”  

The man yelled back while dashing out of the house at full speed.  

In an instant, the room fell silent again, leaving only Jiang Rou and Zhou Xiaohua.  

Zhou Xiaohua’s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked up at Jiang Rou.  

Jiang Rou simply smiled gently, her eyes curving into crescents.  

At that moment—  

There was no need for words.  

Their little Xiaohua was the most adorable and beautiful girl, loved by all, admired by everyone.  

Otherwise, why would the neighbor’s boys, Dahu and Erhu, always clamor to come over and play?  

They were just one step away from giving Zhou Xiaohua their most prized glass marbles.  

Jiang Rou had noticed it all.

In the days to come, she would need to slowly nurture the children’s confidence—  

Not just Zhou Xiaohua’s, but also the little wolf cub’s.  

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Outside the courtyard gate—  

When Jiang Rou stepped out again, she was surprised to see a tractor.  

This was the first time since arriving on the island that she had seen a tool that could be considered somewhat “technologically advanced.”  

Zhou Chongshan had even managed to borrow a tractor—his planning was truly meticulous.  

However, the tractor could only be parked on the main road further away.  

The narrow paths inside the courtyard still required manual labor for transportation.  

The group of men, however, were not foolish enough to carry the bricks back and forth one by one.  

Instead, they opted for an assembly-line method.  

They stood in a row, leaving some space between each person. The first man started by tossing a brick to the person behind him.  

The next person caught it and passed it to the one after him… then the next…  

And so on, all the way down the line.  

By simply standing in their designated spots, they could efficiently transport the bricks into the courtyard.  

Though this method seemed simple, in reality, it was a true test of their coordination and teamwork.

If a force was not controlled properly, whether it was thrown too lightly or too heavily, the result would be unpredictable.

They were all soldiers who had come from the same trench, and their coordination was instinctive and unspoken.

At first, they only threw two bricks at a time.

As they became more skilled, it increased to four or five.

These men had an endless supply of strength, making the task effortless.

Jiang Rou stood on her tiptoes, watching this human assembly line with great admiration. She was amazed by the diligence and simplicity of people in this era.

At the same time, she also appreciated… the strong and sturdy men!

Could this be considered a rugged men’s construction site showcase?!

At that moment—

“Sister Rou, Sister Rou, come~ come over here!”

Zhao Guifen, from the neighboring courtyard, suddenly waved at Jiang Rou.

She called Jiang Rou over.

Trailing behind Jiang Rou were two little tag-alongs.

As soon as they stepped inside—

The two boys, Da Huzi and Xiao Huzi, who had been lying on the ground playing with glass marbles, immediately rushed toward Zhou Xiaohua.

However, they were blocked by Zhou Xiaochuan, who stood in the middle and shot them a fierce glare.

Jiang Rou, on the other hand, was pulled by Zhao Guifen.

“Sister Rou, let’s stand here and watch!”

Underneath the courtyard wall of Zhao Guifen’s house were two thick, wide benches.

As long as she stood on one of them, she would be a head taller than the wall.

Earlier, when Zhao Guifen had watched Jiang Rou make qingtuan in her own courtyard, she had stood on one of these benches.

Now—

She pulled Jiang Rou up as well.

The two of them leaned over the wall together, watching the group of men outside, drenched in sweat as they worked.

From this vantage point, Jiang Rou could look down and see their backs, as well as the way their biceps bulged when they swung their arms.

It was truly the best viewing spot!

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