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"Wait, wait, there's one more here, don't push!" Liu Qingxi stood on the platform, her clear voice cutting through the noisy crowd.
A girl was weaving through the crowd, asking others to make way while desperately trying to squeeze in. Liu Qingxi couldn't help but find it amusing.
Suddenly, she froze. At that moment when the girl looked up, Liu Qingxi realized the girl was thin and appeared to be no more than ten years old.
She wore tattered clothes patched over and over again, oversized and baggy, with the only highlight being her small face adorned with large eyes.
Those eyes were very similar to Liu Qingxi's. The girl was none other than Liu Laowu's only daughter, Liu Qinglian.
Liu Qingxi on the platform was clearly taken aback; she hadn't expected to encounter her cousin in such a setting.
To be honest, she had hardly seen her since the New Year. Annoyed by the Wang family, she naturally didn't pay attention to what was happening over there, as long as they didn't bother her.
Before she could talk much with Liu Qinglian, the crowd had already surged forward. Fortunately, Zhang Wuliang was maintaining order for the Shili Pu Village residents; otherwise, this scene would have been comparable to modern-day frenzied shopping, posing a significant danger.
Without a loudspeaker and with her own voice not being loud enough, she found a chubby young man with a deep voice to act as a microphone to convey Liu Qingxi's message.
She indicated that anyone who wanted to learn could come over; the Construction Team from Ten Li Pu welcomed them.
"I know all of you uncles and aunts want sturdy houses. Take this opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Of course, building houses isn't something you can learn in a short time.
You must be patient and study for a long time. So in the future, if you want to learn, you can observe our house-building process at any time. However, it's best to set up a schedule; otherwise, if everyone comes at once, it won't work."
Liu Qingxi's words received approval from everyone: "For easier management, Uncle Zhang and others should arrange your own villages accordingly. In the future, each Construction Team can accommodate ten people; too many won't work. What do you think?"
"Okay, we have no objections." They were already on the helping side; how could they complain now? Naturally, they were more than willing.
In the crowd facing such a situation and Liu Qingxi's reality, there were still some doubts: " Miss Liu, is this all true? Are you going to charge us?"
"Of course not! Since we are making this public, there won't be any charges. I just worry that young kids might use incorrect methods and cause immeasurable losses. So if you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask; never act on your own."
Liu Qingxi repeatedly emphasized: "Everyone must not assume they understand the construction methods on their own. One mistake can lead to serious consequences, just like when we were building houses back then."
This example had been brought up more than once. With so many people present and Liu Qingxi speaking earnestly, it was clear that there could be no deception; young kids' eyes were sharp and discerning.
" Miss Liu, don't worry, we will definitely listen to you. We really don't know how to thank you for bringing this method out."
"This uncle doesn't need to be polite; this is what I should do. There are so many of us, and we can't all learn at once. Take it slow, and I will try to arrange more people to teach everyone."
Amidst the noise, people occasionally came over to inquire, repeatedly confirming the authenticity of Liu Qingxi's claims.
Once they received satisfactory answers, the crowd gradually dispersed like a tide, leaving only a few people behind.
Having resolved this matter, Liu Qingxi planned to go home. She hadn't personally checked on things earlier, but she could go take a look in the afternoon.
At that moment, she was stopped in her tracks.
A slender girl stood in front of her, looking somewhat fearful yet expectant and excited as she stared at the ground.
Right! Liu Qingxi slapped her forehead; she had seen Liu Qinglian in the crowd earlier and had intended to call out to her but had forgotten in the noise.
"Second Sister, can I..." Liu Qinglian bit her lip, hesitating to continue.
"What do you want to do? If you have something to say, don’t hold back," Liu Qingxi replied. The situation of Liu Qinglian was so similar to her own back then and mirrored how Liu Qingyan was treated.
Liu Qingxi felt more pity for her cousin and was also frustrated with Liu Laowu and his wife.
"Second Sister, I want to learn from you how to build houses and make money!" Her thin hands twisted the hem of her clothes anxiously, as if she wanted to wring them out.
At that moment, Liu Qinglian's heart raced, heavy with fear of hearing a rejection.
"Second Sister, don't worry. I can do it. If I can earn some money, I can support my parents. Aunt won't scold me anymore. Girls can earn money too; we can support our parents."
Liu Qinglian wished she could become a boy so that her parents wouldn't have to feel ashamed and that when Wang scolded her, she would have to hold back a little instead of being beaten mercilessly as she was now.
Liu Qingxi sighed; these days were tough for everyone. The girl in front of her looked far from ten years old—short and skinny, as if a gust of wind could blow her away.
"The desire to earn your own money is good. How about this: let me think about it. If it doesn't work out, you can help me out; I'll pay you a little for your work, though it won't be much."
Liu Qinglian couldn't be more willing; this was the best news she could hope for.
Feeling the warmth of Liu Qingxi, after such a long time apart, the two sisters were not strangers, allowing her to gradually open up and relax her demeanor.
"Thank you, Second Sister. I will definitely work hard and earn money."
"Is it okay for you to sneak out like this?" A woman like Wang could not possibly allow Liu Qinglian to avoid work.
Unexpectedly, Liu Qinglian secretly leaned her neck forward and said, "Second Sister, I snuck out. Now we don't live with Aunt, so she doesn't know what I'm doing."
"That's fine!" This was good; not living together was almost like being separated.
However, the next piece of news from Liu Qinglian was surprising yet somewhat expected for Liu Qingxi.
"Oh, and Cousin is pregnant. Aunt is thinking about how to take care of her but doesn't have time to worry about us."
Such days were incredibly free; without the malicious elder watching over her all evening, she felt much more liberated.
"What? Pregnant?" Liu Qingzhi was genuinely surprised. Wandehai, being older and even older than Liu Eldest, could still make her pregnant; he was indeed vigorous for his age.
"Aunt is very happy about it, but Wanjia won't let us go see her. Aunt is trying to figure out how to handle it. It's all about getting more things; otherwise, why would she be willing to take care of someone?"
At home, Wang was quite a domineering figure, except during the time when the Qin Family was in charge.
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