The house's shell had been completed, with only the roof tiles and a few finishing touches remaining.
No need to hire too many workers for this; the family could manage it themselves and save some money.
As usual, the family rose early in the morning.
Ye Yaodong saw the children gathered around the breakfast table, an unusual sight for such an early hour, and teased them, "Looks like it's September 1st today; time to go back to school! Your good days are ending."
The two kids who just started first grade giggled, "We've wanted to go to school for ages!"
"After a few days, you’ll be begging to stay home!"
"Why's that?"
"Because there's so much homework every day. Your cousin Ah Hai is still inside copying his books. I've never seen him this hardworking; only today does he rise early to cram."
"Hahaha, now I know why I woke up to Auntie's scolding this morning."
"Good thing I finished mine last night..."
The kids chuckled and began mockingly laughing at Ye Chenghai.
Ye Mother chimed in, "Start the day busy, sleep uneasy, and end up sewing trousers at midnight—none will ever learn properly."