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The scenery along the way was fresh for both Liu Qinglian and Liu Qingxi, even the grass by the roadside felt different from that in their village.
Dressed in men's clothing, Liu Qingxi was driving the Ox Cart ahead, listening to her two sisters chattering away.
"Second Sister, when did you learn to drive an Ox Cart? This is my first time riding one, it's so fast!" Liu Qinglian clapped her hands, smiling as she sat beside Liu Qingxi.
"I learned it a long time ago; it's quite easy," Liu Qingxi replied, skillfully handling the Ox Cart, thanks in part to the ox being more understanding and obedient.
Indeed, the number of emeralds along the way swayed in the wind, and the wheat fields gradually matured over time.
Liu Qingxi squinted her eyes, once again marveling at how quickly time passed. In the blink of an eye, summer was approaching; she had gone from wearing thick winter clothes to lighter garments, and now even felt hot in just a single layer.
"We'll reach the town soon. First, we'll take care of some business, then I'll take you both for a stroll," this was Liu Qingxi's plan for the day. She would also pick up Liu Qingyan and buy some necessary supplies.
"Great! You're so nice, Second Sister." Apart from their parents, Liu Qingxi was the only one in the Liu family who treated them well.
To be honest, the Liu family was a typical patriarchal household, and their parents' inability to stand up for them made their lives even harder.
Fortunately, Liu Qingxi's body had been inhabited by a new soul; otherwise, their situation would have been worse than that of Liu Qinglian and Liu Qingju.
As they laughed together, the Ox Cart swayed its way into Biqi Town. It was still early; a few shops lined the streets were just opening their doors to welcome customers as Liu Qingxi walked past each one.
She wasn't there to shop but to carefully observe the local area, understand the architectural styles here, and estimate people's acceptance of new types of buildings.
Just like in modern times, a qualified architect must have a passion for learning, an interest in new structures and innovation capabilities, as well as rich experience.
The same applied to this era; you couldn't expect everyone to accept your new ideas without any barriers.
Liu Qinglian and Liu Qingju followed closely behind her. "Second Sister, what are we going around for?"
"We're mainly looking at the types of houses people have, their styles, land areas, and layouts."
"From this, we can learn a lot. You two should start learning from now on. Women need to have their own careers and their own space, so they won't be led around by others. This applies even after getting married in the future.
Second Sister can only teach you slowly for now; the rest will depend on your own understanding."
Looking at the time, two hours had passed. Liu Qingxi had gained quite a bit; this was much more practical than sitting at home imagining things. Inspiration comes from life.
She looked up at the sky; the sun was gradually rising and was almost directly overhead.
Suddenly, a sound interrupted her thoughts. Liu Qingxi turned her head to take a look.
There stood Liu Qinglian, her face flushed, awkwardly holding her stomach.
Another sound came, making her even more embarrassed.
"Alright, did you two not eat breakfast this morning?"
Liu Qinglian shook her head while Liu Qingju nodded.
They exchanged glances and quickly reiterated their points, resulting in one nodding and the other shaking her head.
Liu Qingxi: ""
Without further ado, she led her sisters onto the Ox Cart and headed toward the nearest Bakery.
The pastries in the shop were exquisite, each one beautifully shaped—some like peach blossoms, others like leaves.
"First, give me a pack of these," she said.
"Sure!" The clerk quickly wrapped them up. "Miss, here you go. That'll be five Ten Wen."
Amidst the astonished expressions of Liu Qinglian and Liu Qingju, Liu Qingxi calmly paid and left.
"Why are you two still here? Hurry up, we need to pick up Yan in a bit, and then we can all have dinner together before heading home."
With one hand free, she tugged at Liu Qinglian, pulling her out of her daze.
Swallowing hard, Liu Qinglian felt her understanding being refreshed repeatedly. She thought she was already very happy just eating plain steamed buns, but now, with a wave of the hand, Ten Wen was there, eyes wide open.
This was a senior sister she had never encountered before, following Liu Qingxi into the car in a dazed and mechanical manner.
"You two take this, eat something to fill your stomach. Aren't you hungry? Why didn't you say anything this morning when you didn't eat breakfast?" Otherwise, they could have had breakfast together before wandering around.
It was strange that their stomachs weren't growling after walking for two hours on an empty stomach.
The two felt embarrassed and lowered their heads. Liu Qingxi had already been very accommodating by bringing them into town; how could they ask for food?
However, under Liu Qingxi's urging, the two took a piece of pastry and put it in their mouths, instantly overwhelmed by the sweet flavor that enveloped them.
"It's delicious, really too good!" The two sisters praised endlessly, experiencing a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness they had never felt before in their lives.
Without caring about anything else, they quickly devoured several pieces, finally feeling alive again.
In no time at all, the Ox Cart arrived at the school just on time. As soon as they arrived, Liu Qingyan rushed out from inside.
Without waiting for a greeting, she jumped onto the cart.
Behind her came a panting chubby boy: "Sister Qingxi!" Well, Liu Qingxi was easily recognized in her male attire.
"Hey, Pang Zichen! Didn't your family come to pick you up?"
"They did! Sister Qingxi, can I come play at your house?" Every time he heard about Liu Qingyan going up the mountain to hunt or down to the river to fish and eat delicious food, he couldn't help but drool.
Today he happened to catch Liu Qingxi picking up Liu Qingyan; Pang Zichen couldn't care less about his own cart and rushed towards Liu Qingxi.
"Sure, you can come anytime, but have you talked to your parents? Discuss it at home, and when you're ready to visit, come to our place next holiday. It'll be a lot of fun, and I'll make delicious food for you."
Before Liu Qingxi could finish speaking, Pang Zichen, the chubby one, jumped up three feet high.
"That's great! Thank you, Sister Qingxi." He then ran off with his backpack, leaving several boys enviously watching his back.
Living in the town, they were spoiled and had never really seen the world. Some even had a narrower perspective than those in the village because their elders were afraid of them getting hurt, so their playtime was limited.
Everyone heard Pang Zichen's voice just now.
In the classroom circle, there was truly no free time or space.
In the moment of distraction, Liu Qingxi had already hurried away on the Ox Cart.
Aside from purposeful shopping, Liu Qingxi took a few kids out for a big meal and then started shopping for things.
Spending money was really an enjoyable process, especially when everything she liked could be bought.
"Second Sister, this dress is so beautiful," Liu Qinglian said with sparkling eyes.
Just as the sisters were happily choosing clothes, a woman dressed in luxurious attire slowly approached.
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