Hu Zhi watched as the workers loaded the carts, and only when the sky darkened did he ring the bell to call it a day.
Then everyone finally stopped their work, tidied things briefly, and dragging their tired bodies, headed home. However, their faces were not indifferent; instead, they gathered in groups, inviting each other, "Come over to my place for dinner tonight. You bring some dishes along, and we can have a nice meal together."
Such suggestions were mostly made by single men, since those who were not single hurried home quickly.
Hu Zhi also hurried towards the manor, entering a brightly lit house where many boxes were placed in the yard. The long-term workers were securing the goods, clanking sounds ringing incessantly.
Zhao Tong, while counting the boxes, cautioned, "Be meticulous. Every piece of glassware in the box must be inspected; these are items for nobles, they must be flawless."
