Chapter 209: Chapter 209
Pei Shu’er looked at the wall, which was only a few dozen meters long, and noticed the foundation was poor, and the adhesive was inadequate. It must be dismantled.
If not, this would be the weak spot in the entire city wall, and when it rains again, it would collapse.
Others opposed, but seeing Pei Shu’er unmoved.
They had no choice but to grit their teeth and dismantle it, and cleaned off the adhesive with tools.
Because the blue bricks were hard, the removal of the adhesive did not damage them.
The method of firing these blue bricks was something she had intentionally described truthfully.
This way, when she came out, there would be more blue bricks outside, saving time on firing them.
At the same time, Pei Shu’er had people build a cement kiln and started firing cement.
Previously, the supervision on the Deserted Mountain was done by Tang Peiyi and Tang Tuo. Tang Tuo has now graduated, and Pei Shu’er told these two that if there are suitable supervisory talents, they could recommend them.
Similarly, Tang Peixiao and Tang Shuo were arranged by Pei Shu’er to oversee the brick firing.
Pei Shu’er, as the chief supervisor, gradually allocated the tasks, only needing to oversee the overall situation, command everyone at the most crucial points.
The work was busy but not chaotic; everyone worked very hard.
At noon, Granny Zhang, Yinxing, and Honghua had boiled water, pouring it into teapots, and Liu Xu and Tang Qingning were pouring water for everyone.
The three people pouring water were gentle-natured, so the convicts, after receiving their big bowls, drank another bowl, and their fatigue and depression dissipated significantly.
Now there were many people, and not all were from the Deserted Mountain.
Pei Shu’er didn’t plan to make snacks for everyone, as it would be like meat buns for the dogs.
She just added some tea leaves to the water, which were picked during leisure time in the back mountain.
It was very effective for clearing heat and relieving summer insolation.
Others were quite envious of those who boiled water but seeing them busy running around, they didn’t feel envious anymore.
They weren’t tired, but running around all day was something only women could do well without any complaints.
If it were physical work, they couldn’t do it.
So Pei Shu’er’s arrangement was accepted by everyone.
Pei Shu’er spoke: "After working for some time, I will let everyone rest. During work, if you really can’t continue, you can talk to the overseers beside you."
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up.
Pei Shu’er smiled and said: "But if anyone slacks off, there will be an extra hour of overtime."
After hearing this, no one dared to speak lightly, only speaking up when truly unable to endure.
At this moment, the crowd suddenly erupted in sounds of quarrels, along with some shouting.
Pei Shu’er walked over and saw that it was people from Yuhua Valley fighting with those from the Deserted Mountain.
Niu Hao crossed his arms, watching from the side, his eyes full of disgust and provocation upon seeing Pei Shu’er.
"Keep your Deserted Mountain people in line, or next time they’ll be killed directly."
Ignoring Niu Hao, Pei Shu’er looked at the person who was beaten from the Deserted Mountain, an honest and good-natured individual.
"Young Madam, it wasn’t us causing trouble, they deliberately found faults, intentionally hit my leg with bricks."
"It was clearly you who hit me first, look at my foot, it’s bleeding," refuted the man from Yuhua Valley.
Pei Shu’er looked at the convicts from other camps. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel★fire.net
"Is there anyone else who can speak out about the real situation?"
A woman stepped forward, her face was covered in dirt, her gaze towards Pei Shu’er filled with fear.
"It truly was the Yuhua Valley people causing trouble."
Pei Shu’er nodded; the faces of Yuhua Valley people turned ugly, desperately arguing.
Pei Shu’er lashed out her whip, silencing the noisy environment.
A harsh ten lashes, and the faces of Yuhua Valley people changed.
Leaving behind their tools, they wanted to cause trouble.
Pei Shu’er laughed coldly, heavily flicking her whip.
"Let’s see who dares."
Pei Shu’er said indifferently: "You may cause trouble, but if you don’t, then everything will be peaceful. If you do cause trouble, then it’s just what I need, someone foolish to set an example."
Niu Hao gritted his teeth and told the others: "Don’t move."
Pei Shu’er had these two people taken away for bandaging.
By the end of the day’s work, everyone realized they weren’t as exhausted as before, and their efficiency was far higher than when Commander Qian was present.
Today, anyone who fainted or truly wasn’t fit for work was taken away for treatment,
rather than being whipped continuously until they were forced to work, potentially to death.
But those who were lazy were severely punished.
At night, they couldn’t return to their camps; temporary tents were set up in the military camp.
Pei Shu’er yawned; she was not only physically tired today, but her heart was also very weary. In fact, many times, she had softer solutions.
But time was very tight and she couldn’t show weakness to these people, or they’d take advantage.
Soft when needed, firm when it’s necessary.
She entered the tent, planning to rest, followed by Tang Qingning and Liu Xu, with Tang Qinghuan and Tang Shuo trailing behind.
The two little ones behaved very well all day, not causing a fuss, even bringing firewood for Granny Zhang.
Just as she was about to fall asleep, Tang Zan lifted the tent flap, startling Pei Shu’er to sit up.
Tang Zan’s voice was gentle.
"Get up, have something to eat."
Pei Shu’er was too tired to eat, pulled the blanket over her head, wanting to sleep.
Tang Zan laughed in exasperation: "Pei Shu’er, are you trying to become immortal? Not eating for a whole day."
Pei Shu’er blinked her sleepy eyes, her eyelids heavy with fatigue.
"What are you doing? Why aren’t you leaving yet?"
Tang Zan had no choice but to pull Pei Shu’er out of the bed, then held her in his arms, Pei Shu’er blinked in confusion.
What was Tang Zan doing?
Tang Zan brought the bowl to her mouth, intending to feed her like a child, Pei Shu’er shook her head, then was forced by Tang Zan to swallow a bowl of porridge.
Pei Shu’er rolled her eyes in frustration, realizing that she’s been rolling her eyes a lot lately, she nudged Tang Zan with her foot.
Tang Zan, tickled by the soft kick, reluctantly released Pei Shu’er.
Knowing that it’s hot, Pei Shu’er didn’t want to eat. But how could she go a day without food?
Reflecting on this, he couldn’t help but laugh coldly at his actions.
He had never treated someone before.
As Tang Zan left holding the bowl, he heard Pei Shu’er softly say "Thank you."
The corners of his lips unconsciously curved up from their prior downward position.
Yet the words spoken remained firm.
"If you don’t eat next time, I’ll force you again."
After Tang Zan closed the tent, Liu Xu and Tang Qingning teased lightly with a sigh.
"Got a wife, forgot the mother."
Pei Shu’er reminded: "Mother is right in front of you."
The two shook their heads and laughed sincerely.
"This is the first time we’ve seen Tang Zan ."