Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

Madam Feng and Madam Ye exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile; it seemed to be pretty much the truth.

"Hongmei, don't worry, your aunt will be building a house soon, and it will be one with underfloor heating, so you won't feel cold when you marry into the family."

Hongmei felt her face burning hot and made an excuse to leave.

"Brother Stone, tell the truth! When did you start flirting with my cousin right under our noses? Confess!"

"April, don't talk nonsense and ruin Hongmei's reputation. Hongmei doesn't know anything. It's me who secretly likes him."

"Brother Stone, you're getting married, so you'd better work hard and earn money. If you can't provide a stable life for your wife and children, no one will marry you."

"In April, Brother Stone isn't very capable, so I'll work for you. I'll do whatever you tell me to do, and we'll make more money for my wife."

"You brat! I've worked so hard to find you a wife, and all you do is spend your money on her, leaving me out of the picture."

"Mom, I misspoke. All the money I earn goes to you and my wife."

"Hmph~ That's more like it!"

The people inside burst into laughter. Hongmei also heard the laughter coming from the main room. A smile appeared on her lips as she found the bag of candy, took out a piece, and put it in her mouth. It was so sweet!

"In April, your aunt asked you where Hongmei was going to learn a trade. If she leaves, how will she get along with Shitou and understand him?"

"Auntie, it's just in the county town. Brother Shi can visit his cousin whenever he has time. As long as he has the will, distance isn't a problem, don't you think, Brother Shi?"

"No matter where she learns her trade, I will visit her often."

Ye Wenxiu stood up. "We're going back now. Let's quickly tell the husband this good news and make him happy too."

April immediately poured cold water on the situation, saying, "Auntie, don't get too excited. Whether it will work out is still uncertain. It all depends on Brother Stone's performance and whether he can win over your cousin's heart."

"You little rascal, you really know how to hit home!"

When Master Chang and the others returned from their vacation, they found Liu Siyue. "Madam Liu, everyone is here now, let's get started. This house is simple and will be built quickly."

"Master Chang, could you spare a few people? I need you to set up a few stoves in the workshop for me."

"Okay, no problem, everything is ready."

"Master Chang, I need your help with the well-drilling work. I need to dig a few more wells, one for the workshop and one for the house that's about to be built. This will make life more convenient. It would be best if wells could be dug in these houses, but if not, it would be best if one could be dug in this big courtyard so that all the houses can use it."

"Once the houses over there are built, please have them erect the brick wall around this part of the village."

"Are you going to build a wall with blue bricks? How high do you want it to be?"

"Yes, build it nine feet high."

"It's so tall, isn't it a waste to use blue bricks? You could use stones."

"Where did you get so many stones?"

"Leave this to me. I guarantee I can get the stones. They're cheap, durable, and will also give the quarry workers an extra income."

"Okay, I have some blueprints here. Build it according to these."

Master Chang thought to himself, "Building a wall requires blueprints, how meticulous!" He took the blueprints, opened them, and was dumbfounded. "Lady Liu is building a city wall! There are even crenellations. This wall is so thick, who could knock it down?"

Master Chang didn't know what Liu Siyue was going to do, so he didn't ask any questions and just got to work. "Okay, don't worry, Madam Liu, I will definitely get things done properly."

"Please tell the masters what's going on here, but don't spread it outside."

"Don't worry, I've already told them everything, and they won't even tell their families."

Liu Siyue led Master Chang to the workshop. "Master Chang, look, I plan to build stoves here, five here, five there, and worktables here. This is the blueprint I drew. See if there's anything unreasonable about it, and let's make some changes."

Master Chang glanced at the blueprints and said, "This layout is very reasonable, it doesn't waste space, and it's convenient to do things."

"There's one last thing. The houses are all finished. Build two outhouses each for the workshop and the new house, separate for men and women, just like the ones in my house, with flushing facilities."

"Okay, you've given me quite a lot of instructions. I need to write them down. I'm getting old, and I'm afraid I might misremember them."

"Okay, come to my place to write it."

Master Chang started helping Liu Siyue build a stove, while Liu Siyue went to the Bai family to train Bai Qiming. Chili peppers would be handed over to Brother Shitou, and mosquito coils would be handed over to Brother Mancang.

When Liu Siyue arrived at the Bai family home, Bayue greeted her with a smile, "Second Sister, you've come." She took Siyue's hand affectionately, "Second Sister, I really wanted to see you, but I was afraid you were too busy. Why did you think of coming here? Is there something you need?"

"Your second sister is coming to visit in August. Quickly invite her inside; what are she doing standing outside?"

"Mother, I was just happy and forgot for a moment."

"You sisters have a good chat, I'll go get some water."

Looking at August, Liu Siyue noticed that she had gained some weight and become more lively and cheerful two months after her marriage. It seemed that she was doing well.

"How's August going? Is Bai Qiming treating you well?"

When Bai's mother, carrying tea, walked quickly to the door, she stopped and listened quietly upon hearing this.

"Second sister, ever since I married into this family, my parents-in-law have treated me like their own daughter. They're so good to me, and my husband is also very good to me. Whenever there's something good to eat at home, he always puts me first. Look, it's only been two months, and I've already gained a lot of weight. Even the neighbor lady thought I was pregnant."

"Seeing that you're doing well puts my mind at ease."

"Second sister, I don't know what eldest sister was thinking. She finally escaped from the fire pit, but why did she jump back in? I tried to persuade her, but it was no use. Seeing eldest sister suffering in the old house makes me feel very sad. I just feel sad, but I won't help her. This is the path she chose. It's just that she betrayed second sister's sincere heart, which is heartbreaking."

April reached out and touched August's head. "August has grown up. Second sister is very pleased. Don't mention her in front of me anymore. I don't have an eldest sister."

After hearing what August said, Bai's mother couldn't suppress her smile. She brought in the tea with a beaming smile and said, "Second sister, have some water."

"Thank you, Auntie."

As Bai's mother was about to leave, Liu Siyue called out to her, "Auntie, don't go yet, I have something to tell you."

"Oh, tell me, what do you need me to do? I'll definitely do it."

"Auntie, where are Qiming and Uncle Bai?"

"Once they go to the fields, the father and son can't stay idle."

"Auntie, August is my younger sister. If there's any good news, I'll definitely take care of her first."

I've built a workshop and plan to train Qiming to help me manage it. He can also work with me in August. I've given you the opportunity; it's up to you to seize it.

"Your family should discuss this and make a decision. Have Qiming and Bayue come to me tomorrow so they can learn more skills. That way, their future will be more stable and better, and they won't have to rely entirely on farming and depend on God for their livelihood."

"April, what should I say to your aunt? A simple thank you is not enough to express your kindness to my family."

"Auntie, then don't say anything. As long as you treat August well, that's how you repay me."

I'm going to visit Sister Zaohua and Sheng'er; I haven't seen them in so long.

"I'll go with you. Sheng'er can walk now, and she's so naughty all day long."

In August, she quickly followed suit, saying, "I'll go with you all too."

"Zaohua was home alone, and the door was usually closed. Bai's mother knocked on the door, "Zaohua, open the door for your mother, April has come to see you."

When Zao Hua heard her mother's voice, she immediately came out to open the door. "Mother, Si Yue, come in quickly."

"Sister Zaohua, it's been so long! How have you been?"