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Liu Qingxi silently listened to Liu Qinglian chattering away, observing the girl who was thin as a twig yet still full of vitality. She couldn't help but feel moved by her strength and optimism.
She had thought of herself as a heartless person, indifferent to the lives and deaths of others. However, at this moment, in this situation, facing a stranger she did not know, she felt reluctant to let them face danger while she secretly learned from them.
Moreover, this cousin, who shared blood ties with her, although those ties were only related to this body and not her soul.
"This way, my parents won't have to worry anymore. Otherwise, Aunt would come over to find trouble," Wang Shi had always found joy in that. After the Qin Family stripped her of her authority in the household, she dared not act arrogantly in front of her in-laws, but the deep-rooted timidity of the Fourth House and Fifth Branch remained her outlet for venting.
The girl's eyes were bright; despite the hardships of life, she had not lost hope.
"Second Sister, I wish I could be like you. That way I could support our parents, and Aunt wouldn't dare to bother my mother."
The Zhao family had always been pained by their lack of sons, which made them unable to hold their heads high.
Liu Qingxi sighed; she had truly neglected too many people recently. Although she had severed ties with the Liu Family, the Qin Family's repeated decisions to abandon her had left her disheartened.
However, Liu Laosi was the most upright person; he always stood by her side during conflicts. Although it ultimately didn't change much, his courage was commendable.
Liu Laowu was indifferent, but this cousin was quite likable; her pitiful appearance resembled that of an abandoned kitten.
Instead of clinging desperately to her for support, she was willing to work hard. This spirit deserved the greatest encouragement.
"Alright, from now on you will study with me for two hours each time. Don't learn anything else; just focus on design." Liu Qingxi was unwilling to let her remain solely under the Masters' tutelage.
Moreover, she had bigger plans in mind; it was impossible for her to keep building Earthen Houses alone, and these tasks could not be accomplished by just one person.
Next, let's see if Liu Qinglian has been assigned.
"Hehe, thank you, Second Sister." Liu Qinglian's small face revealed her bright white teeth, and her long legs moved with a lively energy.
"Then let's go. Since you want to learn, we'll start today. I'll first teach you some simple characters."
"Huh? Do I really need to learn characters? Aren't we learning how to build houses?" She didn't understand the connection between literacy and house construction; wasn't it just about being willing to work hard?
Liu Qingxi remained noncommittal. Since ancient times, physical labor has been the least valuable; what's important is making money with your brain.
"Just listen to me. Would Second Sister lead you astray? Don't you want to earn money to support your parents? As a Young Lady, what strength do you have? How much can you earn?"
"Even if you're not a girl but a big man, it's not easy to support a family. What makes you think you can do it?"
Upon hearing Liu Qingxi's words, the girl drooped her head. "But Second Sister, I'm very capable; I'm not afraid of hard work."
Her voice grew softer because Liu Qingxi's words were true, and she became increasingly insecure.
"Just listen to me. Let's go eat something first."
This girl clearly looked malnourished, thin as a skeleton.
As before, Liu Qinglian devoured her food. For her, even the most ordinary meals at Liu Qingxi's place were a rare delicacy.
"Alright, Second Sister, let me help you with the work!" After eating so much, the girl felt embarrassed not to contribute.
Liu Qingxi waved her hand, asking what chores needed to be done at home. It was nothing more than tidying up the yard. As for firewood, the families of the Construction Team usually brought some over. It wasn't easy for a Young Lady like her to chop wood.
So she skipped that step entirely, usually just cooking for herself and then cleaning up afterward.
"Just leave it there, you don't need to worry about it. Come on, I'll teach you how to read. This will take a long time, so you need to be mentally prepared. You can't complain or say you're tired, understand?"
"Mm-hmm." Liu Qinglian nodded eagerly, like a chick pecking at rice. She had done all sorts of hard labor before; how could she be afraid of learning to read? It didn't require much effort.
But in reality, for beginners, the process of learning and accepting new knowledge could be quite painful. If one didn't grasp it quickly, it seemed impossible to learn. However, once they did understand, progress would come easily.
This was not like modern times where children as young as two or three start attending preschool to develop their motor skills and visual recognition. In the cities, education began even before birth.
For a ten-year-old girl, Liu Qingxi feared that it might seem monotonous and tedious.
When Liu Qingyan first started teaching before the New Year, the children were enthusiastic and eager to learn.
As time went on, a few of them began to grow weary of studying, which resulted in minimal progress.
"Sister, let's get started now; I promise I'll study hard." In her heart, Liu Qingxi viewed Liu Qinglian as an admirable figure who was difficult to reach.
In her mind, Liu Qingxi was like a deity, expanding territories on her own. Now in Ten Li Pu, her words carried significant weight; even the village chief respected her—oh no, she was also his subordinate.
So Liu Qingxi must be right; she could never be wrong.
Next, Liu Qingxi began teaching from the simplest concepts, occasionally interspersing some drawing knowledge. The inspiration in one's mind and the design ideas and outcomes were truly the most valuable things.
Gaining wealth means having it for a lifetime, but what about physical labor? When you're young, you can work hard, but what happens when you grow old? The body's functions will gradually decline over time; this is an unchangeable law of nature.
At noon, Liu Qinglian reluctantly left. The time spent with Liu Qingxi always passed so quickly. Although it was just a morning, she learned a lot, as if a new world had opened its doors before her.
On the way back, she kept recalling Liu Qingxi's words and silently practiced the characters she had learned in her heart.
So much so that when she returned to the cave, she didn't notice the person coming out and bumped into them unexpectedly.
"Lian'er, where have you been? You look like you've lost your soul," the man said, touching her head where she had bumped into him.
"Fourth Uncle, it's nothing, hee hee hee. Is my mother home? I'm going in first." Before finishing her sentence, she slipped inside like a monkey.
Inside the cave, only the Fourth House and the Fifth Branch of the Liu family lived there now. Although it was somewhat crowded, being separated into two families made it more organized.
The Liu Family Fifth Branch lived further inside, and Liu Qinglian's bed was placed in a corner.
Even during the day, the cave was relatively dark, so Zhao didn't notice her daughter's expression at all.
Until Liu Qinglian bounced in front of her. When Zhao looked up, she could clearly feel that her daughter was in a good mood.
"What's wrong, Lian'er?"
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