Because it was bamboo, it would eventually rot, so it was better to dig a little deeper to prevent it from being constantly exposed to water.

“I know, just help me carry the bamboo. Fortunately, it’s not far from here,” Jian Xiu said with relief.

In less than half a day, the couple had set up the “water pipe.”

“The water is flowing, but if we block it with cloth, it might not hold, and there’s a chance it will leak often,” Zhang Zixuan said with a troubled look.

“Don’t worry, I have a solution.”

Jian Xiu had already thought of this.

She took out the “screws” she had made earlier while crafting the wheelchair.

“What is this?” Zhang Zixuan asked, surprised.

“You can call this thing a ‘screw.’ Its purpose is to fix the bamboo’s rotation and friction. It can gradually be secured inside, and as you twist it, the pressure needs to increase to ensure it’s tightly fixed,” Jian Xiu explained.

While speaking, Jian Xiu demonstrated for Zhang Zixuan.

She actually wanted to add that the reason the wheelchair he was sitting on was so stable was because she used this type of screw.

Jian Xiu explained it simply, but Zhang Zixuan was completely stunned when he heard it.

“What’s wrong? Did I make it too complicated?” Jian Xiu asked curiously.

After being stunned for a while, Zhang Zixuan finally spoke, “Who are you?”

Just three words, but they made Jian Xiu break into a cold sweat.

Had she revealed too much?

However, before she had a chance to explain, she heard Zhang Zixuan’s voice again.

“Don’t misunderstand, I just think your change is huge. I know you’re my wife, Jian Xiu, but I can’t accept how incredibly wise you’ve become.”

Hearing this, Jian Xiu breathed a sigh of relief.

“So this is wise? I know a lot more. When we were at the old house, I didn’t speak up because Old Liu wouldn’t let me. But here, I’m in charge, so naturally, I’ll bring out all these good things.”

As she said this, Jian Xiu’s face was full of pride.

As long as he didn’t suspect her, everything would be fine.

What Jian Xiu didn’t know was that Zhang Zixuan was filled with confusion.

He didn’t want to destroy the current atmosphere, though.

He hoped their family of five could continue living like this.

So he was afraid—afraid that if he asked too much, he wouldn’t get the answers he wanted.

While they were talking, Jian Xiu had already used the screw to seal the outlet completely.

“See? Now no more water will flow out. As long as we twist it like this after using the water, it’ll stay sealed.”

“Mm, I understand.”

“Having this water source will make it so much more convenient for us when using water.”

After hearing this, Zhang Zixuan gave Jian Xiu a deep look and softly replied, “Mm.”

“Sister-in-law… sister-in-law…”

Just as Jian Xiu was about to say something, she heard Zhang Zhiyong’s excited voice from the door.

Hearing this, Jian Xiu roughly guessed what was going on.

Her delicate brows instinctively raised as she turned to look at Zhang Zhiyong coming through the door.

“Sister-in-law, it turns out that the plant is really a medicinal herb!”

“Mm, does the medicine shop accept it?”

“They do. The shopkeeper said they’ll buy as much as we have.”

“Do they want it dried?”

“They’ll accept it even if it’s not dried. If it’s not dried, they’ll pay one coin per jin, but if it’s cleaned and dried, it’ll be fifteen coins per jin,” Zhang Zhiyong said excitedly.

“Then what do you think? Should we dry it, or sell it as it is?”

“Of course, dry it!” Zhang Zhiyong and Zhang Zixuan both said at the same time.

“Mm, I also think drying it is better,” Jian Xiu nodded.

“If we dry it, I can help wash and dry it at home. You just need to bring it back. The yard is big, and the weather is good. It should dry completely in two or three days,” Zhang Zixuan said with a smile.

“Zixuan, you…”

It was only then that Zhang Zhiyong realized Zhang Zixuan was sitting in a wheelchair.

After circling around him, Zhang Zhiyong noticed the unique features of the wheelchair.

“This… did you make this?” Zhang Zhiyong finally found his voice after a long while.

“No, Jian Xiu made it,” Zhang Zixuan smiled and said.

“Sister-in-law, how did you come up with this idea?”

“I saw the ox cart at Li Zheng’s house, and that’s when I thought of the wheelchair. Actually, I wanted to make one back at the old house, but you know, at that time, we didn’t even have enough food, so I didn’t have the energy to think about these things.”

“Yeah, now it’s good. Zixuan can help with things too,” Zhang Zhiyong said.

As he spoke, his eyes were still glued to the bamboo shoots in Zhang Zixuan’s hands.

“Zixuan, what are you doing with these?”

“Jian Xiu said these bamboo shoots can be eaten, so I’m peeling them now.”

“Can they really be eaten? If they can, how come it’s not more widely known?” Zhang Zhiyong said, sounding skeptical.

“I trust Jian Xiu. If she says they’re edible, then they are,” Zhang Zixuan replied.

Zhang Zhiyong: “…” He couldn’t shake the feeling he had been fed dog food (public display of affection).

“Zhiyong, if you’re sure the medicine shop will take it, then let Chun Zhi and Hai Fei come this afternoon to collect it. After they’re collected, they can wash it in the yard.”

“Isn’t it inconvenient here? Why not just wash it in the river in the middle of the village?”

“That won’t work! If we do that, the whole village will know,” Jian Xiu said instinctively.

After all, fu yi grass grew year-round.

She was hoping to make a small profit from it.

Besides, she had just promised to send Liu Tou and Qi Tou to school. How could she do that without earning some money?

Upon hearing Jian Xiu’s words, Zhang Zhiyong immediately understood and quickly agreed, “Right, right, I didn’t think of that. It’s better to wash it in your yard. Since you live at the edge of the village, it’s unlikely anyone will see.”

As he said this, Zhang Zhiyong seemed to remember something and continued, “As for the water… don’t worry about it, Hai Fei and I will come help. We’ll bring the water in for you…”

“You don’t need to worry about the water. You just need to go collect it,” Jian Xiu interrupted him.