Carpenter Wang worked quickly. By the afternoon, he had already purchased the lumber and recruited four fellow carpenters—experienced craftsmen who worked together with seamless efficiency.
That evening, after Li Fucheng returned, the three families gathered for dinner. Guo Yunxia prepared several meat dishes and steamed a large pot of rice. Everyone ate happily, finally satisfying their cravings.
Carpenter Wang’s family had recently added a new member—a baby only a few months old who fussed and cried intermittently. Feeling embarrassed by the disturbance, the family left promptly after the meal.
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