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"Li, the Innkeeper, sorry for the trouble, we will take our leave now. Please arrange our Construction as soon as possible!"
Liu Qingxi took another look at the boundaries of this plot of land, estimating it to be about five acres. A six-story building could be constructed here, and perhaps a few tranquil courtyards could be added in the back.
This idea was not bad; high places offer high views, while low places have their own beauty.
Li, the Innkeeper invited them to stay for a meal, but Liu Qingxi waved her hand, saying, "We'll come back for lunch later; you go ahead and get busy!"
At that moment, the front was already bustling with activity. The food at the restaurant was delicious, but today she was craving the flavors from outside.
As a few of them left the restaurant, at the same time, a man dressed in black linen shorts and hunched over, known as Hunchback, quietly left after watching them depart.
"Master Wan, I have checked; that woman stayed at Refreshing Summer for half the morning. When she left, she was personally seen off by the Shopkeeper, heading south."
The man with a round belly and squinty eyes was Wandehai. His chubby face narrowed his eyes into slits: "Warm Winter Hot Pot Restaurant, Warm Winter, Liu Qingxi, heh heh, interesting!"
If Li, the Innkeeper personally came out to see them off, it could only mean one of two things: either due to their status or because of a close relationship.
Given Liu Qingxi's identity as a farmer girl, the first possibility could be ruled out. Thus, only the second possibility remained. If their relationship was indeed close, did it have anything to do with the events that unfolded at Warm Winter Hot Pot Restaurant last year?
Now that was interesting. Liu Qingzhi merely wanted to take revenge on Liu Qingxi, but if he found out that he also had a grudge against her here, then there would be no reason to let her go.
"I used to be quite sympathetic towards delicate women; what a pity!" It was unclear what he meant by his lament.
"You are looking for two people; here's how to handle it," Wandehai whispered a few words into Hunchbacked Man's ear.
The man grinned widely and drooled: "Master Wan, don't worry; I will handle it well, hehehe!"
Thinking about the three young girls who were all quite slender but had such radiant skin and sparkling eyes, wherever these three sisters went, they turned heads.
While wandering on the street, Liu Qingxi suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She touched her arms covered in goosebumps; it was warm outside—why did it feel so cold?
Shaking his head to suppress the strange feeling, he thought about future plans and realized he needed to custom-make a few tools like the Tile Cutter and Trowel for building houses.
"Village Chief, let's make a few more Tile Cutters and Trowels. They wear out quickly with frequent use; we can't run out of them!"
"Sure, little Kid takes good care of tools, but they do break quickly with constant use. I'll go make them; you sisters can keep busy for now. How about we all meet at the Ox Cart later?"
The Ox Cart was stored at the Bull Market; otherwise, it would be too cumbersome to drag it around.
Previously, storing it cost a penny, but now with the connection to Ji Zhong, he could leave it there and even ask him to help feed it some fodder.
"Alright, thank you for your hard work, Village Chief!"
With that, the group split into two colorful paths: the girls went one way while Zhang Wuliang went another.
While Zhang Wuliang enthusiastically directed the blacksmith in crafting tools, danger quietly approached.
Liu Qinglian and Liu Qingju held hands and were captivated by a stall selling accessories, unable to move. Each picked up items, exclaiming, "So beautiful!"
"Yes, yes! This one is nice too; I like the pink one."
"I like this plum blossom design; flowers look so pretty!"
"Boss, can you show me that one at the back again?" Liu Qingju pointed at a card in the back, her eyes sparkling.
Not wanting to disturb the sisters' excitement, Liu Qingxi quietly followed behind, watching them enjoy themselves.
Bored, Liu Qingxi turned around and suddenly found herself drawn to a Fortune Telling stall ahead.
The yellow sign was tattered into strips, and the black table was quite old. The fortune teller had a long beard and disheveled hair, yet many people were drawn to him.
Suddenly, a gaze shot over; Liu Qingxi immediately made eye contact with the fortune teller across from her.
Uncontrollably, she found herself walking in that direction, feeling as if she had been bewitched in that moment.
"What does the girl count for? The Old Man won't charge you; I'll give you a fortune." Squinting his eyes, he carefully examined Liu Qingxi's features.
"The girl is a person of fortune; it's just that life has been tough in the beginning. Once you get through this, you will surely enjoy wealth and glory."
"Then I will speak frankly, sir. I will definitely work hard to avoid ruining your reputation."
"Hahaha, I've been reading fortunes for many years and have never made a mistake. You can rest assured; it will definitely be correct. If I'm wrong, I'll give you my head."
As if dissatisfied with Liu Qingxi's earlier lack of confidence, the fortune teller continued, "The girl will face a calamity today. Be cautious when going out."
Liu Qingxi scoffed. Could it really be that accurate? Impossible!
In broad daylight, who would have such boldness?
But she was wrong; she trusted too much in the safety of this place.
Unknowingly, she subconsciously walked into an empty alley, checking whether the houses here were comfortable and how many people could afford to rebuild.
She estimated how many businesses there would be when she moved to Biqi Town in the future, which ones had better conditions, and who could afford the costs of Azure Brick and labor.
Before she knew it, the number of people around her dwindled, and the noise gradually faded away.
Around the corner, two or three men snickered knowingly, revealing their yellowed teeth: "Let's wait a bit longer until she walks a little closer."
"Hehe, that girl is so fair and tender!" One of them drooled.
"With your prospects, Master Wan is not around. This woman is ours to take."
"Haha, Master Wan arranged this perfectly. I haven't been with a woman in ages; I'm about to burst."
Time passed second by second, and Liu Qingxi walked slower and slower. Although she was on the same piece of land, the soil here was clearly different. She crouched down.
The few men behind her were getting anxious. Although there weren't many people in the Alley, it connected to the Main Road, and occasionally someone would pass by the alley entrance, making everything inside visible. If they were seen, it would be troublesome.
"Come on, hurry up! Why aren't you moving?" They swung their legs restlessly, eager to rush out and grab her.
The street behind them was quite noisy, but Liu Qingxi, lost in her own world, didn't hear the whispers of the people in front.
Liu Qinglian and Liu Qingju, who were haggling with a vendor, suddenly turned around. There were no familiar faces behind them.
"Where's Second Sister?" The two exchanged glances. Where could she be? She was just here a moment ago.
Without caring about their purchases, they dropped the accessories they were holding: "Quick, let's find her."
But where was Liu Qingxi on the bustling street?
The two sisters ran frantically, peeking around corners to look for her. However, the alley where Liu Qingxi had just stopped was empty.
"What do we do? Where's Second Sister? Where did she go? Second Sister! Second Sister!"
No matter how loudly they called out, there was no response from Liu Qingxi.
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