This time, Ji Huan had made a special trip to Yeyang to inspect the finished work.
Wang Daguan had finished his work two days ago, and today was the day the Wooden Old Man was to deliver his.
Ji Huan carefully inspected every nook and cranny. Once she confirmed there were no issues, she had them help her move all the counters and shelves into the newly renovated storefront. After they had arranged everything, she paid them their wages in full.
The Wooden Old Man took the extra red envelope Ji Huan gave him and bowed several times in gratitude.
Back in the courtyard, the Wooden Old Man gave Zhou his share of the wages, then stuffed the red envelope into his hands as well.
"The proprietor paid us well, and I don't have much to spend it on. You take this. It's getting cold—go buy yourself some warm clothes."
Even in this cold weather, Zhou was still wearing a tattered, thinly padded jacket covered in patches. It was ill-fitting, as if he had picked it up from somewhere.
