House Doctor 173: Chapter 173
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Beiming Hao coldly snorted, truly thinking he was a sheep, to be slaughtered at will? 0
 
The situation in the court was unpredictable; one misstep could lead to utter ruin. If he were truly as the outside world perceived him, he would have died countless times by now. 0
 
However, danger lurked at every turn. Even if one could foresee peril, how many times could they evade it? 0
 
Perhaps no one knew that some people, separated by thousands of miles, would gradually draw closer due to certain unspecified factors. 0
 
After the continuous efforts of Liu Qingxi and the workers, the first new-style Earthen House in Sanhe Village was completed. Its beautiful exterior and the staggered arrangement of Mud Bricks gave it an aesthetic appeal and a solid, rustic feel. 0
 
Standing here, reflecting on the long river of history, Liu Qingxi's mind was elsewhere. 0
 
This was her first creation. Although it was an ancient building method compared to reinforced concrete, utilizing these readily available materials to construct a beautiful and sturdy house was no easy feat. 0
 
It is well known that the mechanical properties of earthen materials cannot compare with those of reinforced concrete, but they have their unique advantages. At least here, Liu Qingxi couldn't produce concrete. 0
 
She wasn't a professional craftsman either; expensive Azure Bricks were not something everyone could afford. 0
 
Using locally sourced recyclable materials to create something stronger or comparable to Azure Bricks was indeed an innovation. 0
 
In this construction, the arrangement of Mud Bricks varied widely. The commonly used methods included three bricks laid flat followed by one upright and other patterns. Considering that the walls of the Earthen House had specific height and thickness requirements, slightly thicker walls were intentionally adopted. 0
 
Although this increased the weight of the walls, it provided excellent insulation against the cold in icy conditions. 0
 
Recently, news spread like wildfire that the Earthen House had been completed. Nearby villagers craned their necks from all directions to catch a glimpse of this elegant house and to see what benefits its miraculous construction method offered. 0
 
As expected, just looking at its appearance, aside from the color differing from Azure Brick Houses, there was little else that set it apart. 0
 
Three rooms were situated in the center of the courtyard, facing the street entrance. 0
 
The large windows were neatly nailed shut, and the milky-white window paper effectively blocked outside views. 0
 
 
Get up, Earthen House. What is built here are mostly structures, and there are none with excessive depth and width. 0
 
Because they are unsure whether it is feasible or sturdy. 0
 
But Liu Qingxi dares to try. The distinction of large spans lies in the arrangement of Structural Columns and the layout of the roof purlins, which can be either Longitudinal Wall Load-Bearing or a mix of Cross Walls for support. 0
 
This three-room house, due to its larger width, adopts the Longitudinal Wall Load-Bearing method, meaning that the Five Jia are directly placed on the longitudinal walls, while the Cross Wall section does not bear the load from the roof. 0
 
Outsiders watch for excitement, while insiders look for the details. Of course, most of the onlookers are just there for entertainment. 0
 
Even if they notice some differences, they do not understand their significance. 0
 
"It doesn't look any different!" There’s no way to see the Structural Columns set within the walls from the outside. Unless one directly chisels open the wall. 0
 
"Exactly! I think this is just bragging; it's nothing impressive." 0
 
Faced with everyone's doubts, Liu Qingxi did not argue. After all, she could not explain the principles to them; even if she did, no one would believe her. 0
 
So she could only let facts speak for themselves. 0
 
However, her previous actions had won her a large number of loyal fans who completely followed her advice. 0
 
Subsequent events also confirmed Liu Qingxi's correctness, while those who doubted her continued to regret their choices as they watched other villagers lament their decisions; naturally, that is another story. 0
 
At this moment, Liu Qingxi remained calm and unafraid of occasional rebuttals. 0
 
She just needed to patiently wait for the truth to reveal who would be proven wrong. 0
 
These methods were results derived from countless experiments and analyses conducted by numerous experts both domestically and internationally. 0
 
Although when Liu Qingxi first encountered these concepts, she was merely interested and did not consider it a profession. 0
 
 
In that era, these outdated houses were gradually replaced by reinforced concrete. 0
 
As a treasure of traditional culture, the purpose of studying it is to gather more information for future generations to learn from and reference. 0
 
A momentary whim unexpectedly became a means of making a living; well, it's not bad to effectively utilize the achievements of others. 0
 
Here, there are no patents or copyrights; she can do whatever she wants. 0
 
Moreover, this was based on her past experiences that she brought with her. 0
 
She remained steadfast, regardless of how much doubt others cast upon her; she only focused on being herself. 0
 
Suddenly, a middle-aged man emerged from the crowd, quickly making his way through the dense throng: "Qingxi, don't mind them; in our eyes, you are the best." 0
 
"Thank you, Uncle Liu." It turned out that the newcomer was Village Head Liu. 0
 
"What are you afraid of? From now on, all the houses in our village will come to you!" Village Head Liu expressed his stance, offering her his full support. 0
 
It wasn't as magical as imagined; it was no different from their own houses. Gradually, people's curiosity faded, and most shrugged and slowly left. 0
 
In the end, only a few villagers who absolutely trusted her remained to support her silently. 0
 
"Uncle and Aunt, don't worry; I'm fine!" This was the expected outcome. 0
 
Without strong evidence to prove the effectiveness of the measures, others were unlikely to believe. 0
 
If it weren't for Liu Qingxi having previously helped the villagers of Sanhe Village solve problems and personally demonstrated the effects of certain measures to them, they would not have believed her either. 0
 
"Thank you for your support; I'm doing well. We need to get back to work quickly; otherwise, we would be letting everyone down," Liu Qingxi said with a playful smile. 0
 
As long as she had a clear conscience, that was enough. 0
 
 
She needs to conquer herself, rather than seeking everyone's approval. 0
 
With her achievements, it is time to step back; the house has been completed, and it's time to change the battlefield. 0
 
Liu Qingxi specially gave Kid a half-day off to rest at home before continuing with work, as there is plenty to do. 0
 
After that, she left Sanhe Village, preparing to go home and rest. 0
 
On the way, she was intercepted by someone: " Miss Liu, our lady misses you and has sent me to wait for you here." The maid had a slightly square face and a more easygoing personality. 0
 
"Really? When did she come back? Didn't she say she wouldn't be back for a while?" 0
 
"Hee hee hee, Miss Liu, our lady feels unwell when she doesn't see you. When she's not in a good mood, she can't eat, and she's visibly lost weight. 0
 
Today, she happened to come over under the pretense of offering incense just to see you; this way, she can feel at ease." 0
 
"Let's go, let's go!" Liu Qingxi was more eager than the maids for the first time. 0
 
There was no helping it; after all, that was one of the elders she recognized in her heart. 0
 
Her steps quickened until she stopped in front of an Azure Brick House. Looking at her neat attire and thinking about her slender figure, for some reason, she suddenly felt a bit timid. 0
 
 
 
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