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Those who come to find Liu Qingxi are certainly not short on money, so they do not care about the three hundred or two hundred taels of deposit. What they look forward to more is the kind of surprising work that Liu Qingxi can bring them.
As winter gives way to spring, everything comes back to life, and the earth is filled with a vibrant atmosphere.
The people living on this land are shedding their heavy winter coats and starting the busy new year.
After a winter of rest and recuperation, the people of Ten Li Pu gradually began to stir.
"I haven't done anything all winter; my bones feel like they're about to stiffen," said village chief Zhang Wuliang, watching the figures bustling about, a satisfied smile unconsciously spreading across his face.
"That's right! Big Kid has been waiting to get down to business after the New Year; everyone is just waiting for Qingxi to give the orders."
The villagers have clearly regarded Liu Qingxi as their spiritual leader and pillar, their head figure.
Indeed! Ten Li Pu has undergone tremendous changes, filled with vitality unlike any in the past, and the greatest credit goes to Liu Qingxi; everyone knows it well.
Even Zhang Wuliang understands that he does not have the ability or means to lead the entire village to prosperity.
In the days that followed, Liu Qingxi became thoroughly busy, hardly having a moment's rest, working on drawings and explaining layouts to those building houses.
The first customer was Boss Qian, who had paid his deposit early. Liu Qingxi valued this greatly and wanted to participate in every detail of the discussion: "Boss Qian, here are the drawings I made. Please take a look and see if you are satisfied."
The middle-aged man looked confused: " Miss Liu, it's not that I don't appreciate your work; I just can't understand any of this. These square shapes don't mean anything to me."
"Ah, let me explain it to you first. This is the overall layout of the house. Here is the main entrance, and once you enter from here, there will be a long pathway for carriages."
"Because your address is closer to the river nearby, and it's just a short distance from this hill, we have designed a Flowing Villa for you."
"Flowing Villa???" This was a term I had never heard before, but from its literal meaning, it seemed to be related to water.
"Don't worry, let me explain slowly. The Flowing Villa is built by the mountains and near the water. One side is close to the great mountain, and special attention has been given to the spatial arrangement, volume combination, and environmental integration."
"On the water side, there are special columns built above the river. Residents live on the second floor. In the morning, when they draw back the curtains, they can see the flowing river in front of them and enjoy the lush mountains and forests behind."
As Liu Qingxi explained step by step, Qian Boss showed a look of longing: "Is it really that good? Can houses be built over water?"
Liu Qingxi sat at the desk, analyzing everything bit by bit, trying to use the simplest language possible to make sure the other person understood.
Although not fully comprehending, Qian Boss had a rough idea of what White Out meant. If it could really be realized, just thinking about living in such a house felt comfortable and impressive.
"Great!" Qian Boss suddenly stood up, slammed his hand on the table, and exclaimed loudly in approval.
"Let's go with your plan then? May I ask, Miss Liu, when can construction on my house begin? How long will it take to complete?"
"Qian Boss, building your house may take some time. After all, there's also the design of the front courtyard. Overall, the total area will be equivalent to an ordinary three-entry courtyard house.
You are my first client. We at Ten Li Pu have a total of two hundred workers; this time we can allocate sixty of them for your project. It should take about two months. However, you will need to prepare materials like bricks in advance."
"That's no problem. I'm familiar with Boss Hu. I'll have him prepare everything quickly so that there won't be any delays."
"That's good. Do you have any other requirements or opinions regarding the design of the house? I will make further adjustments based on your suggestions."
At this moment, Qian, the Boss, was completely stunned by the scene described by Liu Qingxi. As an outsider, he felt he couldn't give any directions. He waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I have no opinions, no dissatisfaction. Just go with what you think is best; I trust you."
"Great, then it's settled. Three days from now, I will bring the Construction Team over to help lay the foundation and measure the water level of that river. After that, we can start building the house on the mountainside. For the side near the river, I will calculate and adjust based on the actual situation. How does that sound?"
"No problem, it's settled then. I'll be waiting for you at home in three days."
Thus, the first deal was confirmed. Liu Qingxi immediately informed Zhang Wuliang and arranged for three teams to start preparing the necessary tools to begin construction in three days.
"No problem, I'll arrange it right away." This was the first major business deal in town, and Zhang Wuliang took it very seriously. He repeatedly instructed the personnel from Ten Li Pu to be cautious and meticulous.
At the same time, in the capital city,
In the examination hall, candidates were racing against time, scribbling away.
As the whistle signaling the end sounded, candidates stood up one after another and put down their pens and papers, waiting for their exam papers to be collected.
This whistle marked the conclusion of the Imperial Examination; everything was set in stone. Candidates who believed they had performed well wore confident smiles on their faces.
In contrast, those who had done poorly left dejectedly with their heads down.
At this moment, a figure who had battled through three consecutive nights still looked handsome as he slowly walked out of the examination hall. Dressed in black, his attendant quickly took over his rare greeting gesture and said, "Young Master, you've worked hard. Let's head back to the inn to rest."
The young man nodded slightly. Compared to the pain he had endured before, these three consecutive exams were nothing.
The young man was none other than Yang Yichen, who participated in the Imperial Examination.
However, the days ahead would be spent waiting for the results of the Imperial Examination. The top fifty candidates would be summoned to the Golden Throne Hall to undergo an assessment by the emperor, which was what the Imperial Examination entailed.
Returning to the inn, he calmed his mind and recalled that familiar figure once again. It had been over a month since they parted ways. The moments they could see each other now felt increasingly painful.
It was as if each day dragged on like a year. Yet, for the sake of their future, where they could act without restraint and where no one could stop them, he had to endure everything now.
He rolled up his sleeves, spread out a sheet of rice paper, picked up a wolf hair brush, and let the tip touch the pristine surface. Suddenly, the brush paused. So many words were on the tip of his tongue, but he didn’t know how to express them.
Those feelings of longing converged into an endless river, making him wish he could fly back to her side.
Experiencing this heart-wrenching longing for the first time, he was immersed in memories and found it hard to extricate himself.
Since leaving Ten Li Pu for the capital, he had sent back five or six letters. However, due to his uncertain location, Liu Qingxi and the Wen Family had not replied for fear that they might not receive them on their journey.
It had been over half a month since he arrived in the capital, hadn’t it?
Shouldn’t there be a reply by now?
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