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The saying goes that those who are pitiful must also have their faults, and good and evil will always have their consequences. The betrayal of Liu Qingshu and Liu Eldest is not without its traces.
All of this is the result of Wang's own actions. If she had not been so domineering and arrogant, she would not have provoked her son's disdain and her husband's aversion.
Sometimes, the more seemingly honest a person appears, the more they may be harboring grievances inside, making them more susceptible to temptation.
When Liu Eldest returned home, he was confronted with the disheveled past, tears streaming down his face, snot smeared all over, a sight so tragic it was nauseating.
This was the first time Liu Eldest felt annoyed by Wang; before, he had always been obedient and submissive to her.
"What were you doing? Disappearing early in the morning?" Wang stood with her hands on her hips, spitting as she yelled at Liu Eldest until he could barely open his eyes.
For the first time, the man who usually nodded and bowed gave her a disdainful look and went straight to lie down without responding. Compared to the gentle Li, Wang was simply unbearable to look at.
"Oh dear, my life is so miserable! My son doesn't listen, stealing money from home; my man ignores me. Oh, I can't go on living!"
"What are you doing? If I didn't know better, I'd think you were wailing!" Jiang Clan came out of the house, swaying her hips and tossing her hair.
With a sharp voice and a spring-like demeanor, her cheeks slightly flushed, Wang could tell exactly what Jiang Clan had been up to.
However, the man lying in bed like a dead pig had not touched her in a long time.
On one side, the Liu Family was entangled in various chaotic matters; on the other side, Liu Qingxi was passionately striving for success. The difference was like that between heaven and earth.
And Liu Qingxi did not know that because she could earn money and gained fame, a great battle broke out within the Liu Family, leading everyone to unite against Wang.
After training from Liu Qingxi and Zhang Tiegen, everyone mastered the skills needed for renovating houses. What lay ahead would be a true battlefield where they would unleash all their abilities.
"Has everyone learned it? You must pay attention; you are beginners. When building a layer, make sure to pull the line and check for alignment. You absolutely cannot build the wall crooked."
The strong men smiled broadly, their dark skin shining in the sunlight: "Got it!"
Their voices echoed through the air, filled with ambition to expand their territory.
"However, everyone needs to be aware that this is our first time building a new type of house. We need to add internal Structural Columns and other bracing measures, so Uncle Tiegen will work with everyone."
Liu Qingxi explained with a smile, and everyone nodded in agreement.
"Alright, you all have worked hard during training. We'll end here for today. Go home and rest well; we will officially start building the house soon."
This was a plan already discussed with Sanhe Village. The first batch of Mud Bricks they produced had been drying for some time, and they could start construction.
Compared to the eager Ten Li Pu people wanting to make quick money, the folks from Sanhe Village were more anxious. After all, no one wanted to live in a precarious house that posed a constant threat to their lives.
Let's get to work; Liu Qingxi was never one to dawdle.
"From now on, everyone needs to put in their full effort. Ming Wo has some matters to attend to and won't be home. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Uncle Tiegen."
Liu Qingxi cheerfully instructed. After all, she understood the measures she proposed best, and then there was Zhang Tiegen, an experienced mason whose years of experience allowed him to grasp Liu Qingxi's intentions immediately.
Indeed, if it were solely up to Liu Qingxi, although she had knowledge, she was still a girl. Professors wouldn't go into too much detail; some construction specifics were limited to theory. Zhang Tiegen perfectly filled that gap.
Returning home, Liu Qingxi felt exhausted; her back ached, her arms hurt, and her throat was sore. There was no helping it—the strong men's voices were too loud. Sometimes when they encountered problems, they all came over to ask her questions, and she had to speak loudly for them to hear her.
In the courtyard, the pale yellow flowers swayed gently, while the jujube tree beside it sprouted tender green shoots. The crisp sound of birds chirping was like beautiful music, and the boy at the table inside the house was oblivious to the outside world, focused on his reading.
"Liu Qingxi" cleared his throat lightly. "Yan, take a break!"
Ever since "Yang Yichen" left to participate in the Provincial Examination, "Liu Qingxi" had been busy with various matters, coinciding with the enrollment period for the town's school. Upon learning that he would be attending school in town, "Liu Qingyan" had gone a bit crazy, diligently studying and preparing.
"Sister, I need to study hard. If I don't go to school, people will laugh at me."
After the New Year, he became more sensible. If he had been innocent before, now at eight years old, he deeply felt that he was a man and should share the family's burdens with his sister.
"Alright, appropriate rest is necessary. However, since the town is far from home and it's inconvenient to come back every time, you should stay at the school. You can return during holidays, okay?"
There was no carriage at home; not even an ox cart was available. It wasn't due to a lack of money but because once bought, it needed feeding, which she couldn't manage alone due to time constraints.
"Liu Qingyan" found studying hard; it was best for him to live in town. Otherwise, each round trip would take two hours on foot.
Unexpectedly, the kid pouted, tears welling up in his eyes, almost spilling over.
"Alright, can't I visit you whenever I have time? Just because you've turned a year older after the New Year doesn't mean you're an adult!" There would always come a time when "Liu Qingyan" had to leave home and face separation.
"Liu Qingyan" didn't want his sister to worry. Seeing her return home exhausted every evening made him anxious; he could no longer find any reason to argue against it.
"Sister, I will study hard and become a Scholar! I want to take the Juren exam!" In his mind, "Brother Yang" was an impressive Scholar who would also take the Juren exam.
To him, becoming a Juren seemed like the highest achievement possible.
"Well, sister believes in you!" A gentle warmth surrounded the siblings.
Early the next morning, Liu Qingxi took Yang Yichen out.
To make it to class on time, they arrived in town just as the sun was rising.
The town had limited resources, with only three schools. Two were run by down-and-out students, while the other was operated by a scholar in his own yard.
Of course, with three options available, Liu Qingxi naturally preferred the scholar. After all, the different titles implied a significant difference in the master's knowledge.
It was springtime, a prime season for enrollment, and Liu Qingxi was not the only student registering that day.
The children wore new clothes, following their parents closely. Liu Qingxi was indeed the only girl accompanying a child.
"Miss, where are your parents?" It was no surprise someone asked; most people were curious.
"It's just me and my brother at home." When Liu Qingxi said this, those around her were taken aback.
Just the two siblings—didn't that mean both parents were...
Would such a situation be considered ominous? After all, this was a society steeped in feudal superstition, and people were quite sensitive about such matters.
However, the adults' thoughts could not dampen the children's enthusiasm.
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