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Tightening her clothes, Liu Qingxi continued to walk forward!
Finally, she stopped in front of a house. Looking through the gate, she saw an Azure Brick House directly opposite her. The neatly arranged Azure Bricks were distributed in an orderly manner, making it look like a mansion compared to the dilapidated Earthen House next door.
In the yard, a man in his forties was busy with the bricks he was using to build a house. Suddenly, a shadow appeared before him. He looked up and saw Liu Qingxi.
"Hey, Qingxi, you’re here!" The man's voice was mixed with a hint of excitement.
"Come on, hurry up! His mother, quickly bring some water!" He called out to Liu Qingxi as he gestured for her to sit down at the stone table in the yard.
"Uncle Tiegen, no need to fuss. I came to confirm our plans for after the New Year!"
This man in his forties was named Zhang Tiegen, a well-known mason in Ten Li Pu. Most people in the area sought him out when building houses, so even without going into town for work, he had plenty of jobs.
Life was much better than that of the villagers. Liu Qingxi had discussed building a house with him half a month ago.
They had held three discussions during that time. At first, Zhang Tiegen didn’t believe that a girl like Liu Qingxi would want to build a house. However, the fact that she could repair houses was evident.
He later visited several houses in the village that had been repaired by her and found them quite impressive—certainly not something anyone could come up with casually.
However, he disagreed with Liu Qingxi's bold idea of her being the boss while he led a group of workers. After all, the reason his family had been doing better over the years was that he had always taken the lead.
Once he took on the job of building houses, he would invite other masons he had good relations with, ensuring that he earned more money from the work.
But with Liu Qingxi's approach, she would turn from being the boss into just another worker. How could he possibly accept such a shift?
But Liu Qingxi did not get discouraged. Every time she came back, the results laid out before Zhang Tiegen made him believe that this girl truly had the ability.
He remembered saying to her, "Qingxi, your ideas are great, but how will they be implemented? Are you sure everyone will accept your new methods?"
"Uncle Tiegen, how will we know if we don't try? Nothing succeeds on the first attempt. Besides, once I take on the work, you all just need to do your part, and the payment will be guaranteed. If I can't get any work, you can continue doing things the old way! No one loses out!"
Zhang Tiegen thought about it and realized she had a point. After all, having more channels to find work could only be beneficial. So he agreed!
As Liu Qingxi began discussing the details with him, he found himself amazed time and again. If before it was just a matter of trying, he was now completely convinced of Liu Qingxi's plan.
His attitude had shifted from lukewarm to one that could be described as enthusiastic.
The two of them then discussed specific details and made some revisions to their previous ideas. Zhang Tiegen offered several good suggestions.
This matter was settled. In the crisp autumn breeze, the girl's hair danced in the wind as she exchanged a smile with a burly man in the courtyard, filled with determination and trust.
"Uncle Tiegen, you're busy, so I'll head back now. Let's work hard next year!"
"Ha ha, sure! Qingxi, remember to prepare for winter quickly. It's getting cold; hold off on taking any more jobs for now!"
Zhang Tiegen is very sensitive to changes in the season. Half a month ago, he finished his last house and decided not to continue.
For Liu Qingxi, this was valuable advice. It was also a reminder from seven or eight years ago that made Liu Qingxi refrain from taking on new business.
"Uncle Tiegen, don't worry, I'll finish up in just a few days!" he said before getting up to leave.
Having accomplished something significant, Liu Qingxi felt happy and took a detour into a nearby house.
The person who came out to greet him was still an old man. His murky eyes lit up when he saw the visitor, and he smiled warmly despite having lost two teeth.
Liu Qingxi politely asked, "Grandpa Zhang, has Zhang Xiu returned?"
Since the news from Yang Yichen about the Scholar exam came out, it became known that Zhang Xiu had passed the Student exam but not the Scholar exam. However, this did not diminish the villagers' admiration and envy.
After all, passing the Student exam is also rare. Compared to Yang Yichen, who is essentially from the town, Zhang Xiu grew up as a big kid in their village, and their joy was no less than that of Yang Yichen passing the Scholar exam.
However, at that time, Grandpa Zhang mentioned that Zhang Xiu was busy at school and would return in a few days.
Today, as she happened to pass by and was eager for Liu Qingyan to learn to read, she couldn't resist coming in!
"He hasn't returned yet. He'll be home this afternoon. I've sent word about Qingyan's situation to him; he'll start teaching as soon as he gets back!"
The confirmed reply made another stone lift off Liu Qingxi's heart.
"Thank you, Grandpa Zhang. Then Ming Wo will bring Qingyan over!"
She quickly took three steps and then two more, eager to share this news with Liu Qingyan.
However, it was destined that she would encounter many people today, including the Wang family before arriving at Zhang Tiegen's house, as well as Grandpa Zhang along the way.
Before she had walked too far, she ran into another acquaintance.
The young man today was not dressed in his usual white attire but wore a dark blue long robe with a sheer outer garment. His head was held high, and he wore black patterned short boots.
Upon seeing Liu Qingxi, he smiled lightly, and a question slipped out: "Qingxi, what are you doing at Grandpa Zhang's house?"
"I'm here to find him about something," Liu Qingxi replied briefly explaining the matter.
Then, an inexplicable chill swept over her; the smile on the young man's face slowly faded away.
It turned out that he was not the most trusted friend in her heart.
Otherwise, why would she seek help for Liu Qingyan's enlightenment from someone she had never met before, instead of turning to him?
A slight bitterness spread within her. Was it that someone like him was destined to have no friends? Yet Liu Qingxi was the first friend she had ever tried hard to befriend.
In the next moment, Yang Yichen's thoughts began to change. He was not a timid person, and that humble thought was just a fleeting moment.
"I can also enlighten Qingyan!"
"Huh? What?" Liu Qingxi thought he had misheard, but Yang Yichen's voice was clear; that statement rang true in his ears.
"Is that possible? You are a Scholar!"
Liu Qingxi's uncertain inquiry felt like a sudden chill in spring, instantly clearing the gloomy clouds that had just enveloped him.
His voice regained its usual calm and composure, knowing the turbulent waves of emotion that had just surged within him.
"I have no siblings; Qingyan is like my younger brother. Teaching him is merely a small effort!"
"That's wonderful!" Liu Qingxi was almost clapping and laughing joyfully!
If Yang Yichen, this Scholar Lord, personally enlightened Liu Qingyan, it would greatly benefit his future studies.
It should be noted that the Master at the town's school was merely a Scholar as well.
"However, he has already made an agreement with Zhang Xiu Brother!"
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