The Bai Family chose a plot of land and had reserved materials from the county town, they started construction on an auspicious day.
This was considered an especially lively event in the village since the Bai Family paid well, villagers from nearby villages all came to apply.
Old Zhou himself went.
The Bai Family hired some people, as the residence they were building was quite large and needed plenty of wood, stone, and so forth, all of which required manpower.
The whole village came alive, with children especially keen on watching the activity, and Manbao, full of enthusiasm, went to have a look. In the evening, the conversation at the Zhou Family's home also revolved around this event.
Among those from the Zhou Family who went, only Zhou Dalang and Zhou Silang were chosen. Zhou Erlang was not picked, and Zhou Sanlang didn't go because he needed to rest and prepare for his labor service.