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Watching Ning Ze leave, the young man stood in place, dressed in coarse cloth, gazing towards the south where his home—and his ambitions and goals—lay.
The young man was none other than Liu Qingxi, the person saved by Ning Ze outside Linyi County Town.
If he hadn't sent word to inform those around him of his whereabouts, Ning Ze would never have found him.
Ning Ze volunteered for this disaster relief mission specifically for Dugu Hao. Since the outbreak of the border war, Dugu Hao had been sidelined by Dugu Li's faction and sent to the border. However, the connection between Ning Ze and him had never been severed.
Recently, Dugu Hao had suddenly gone missing, leaving everyone in disarray. Ning Ze bore heavy responsibilities and could not leave the capital at will, and then the earthquake struck.
Lingjiang Province is located in the northern part of the Western Moon Kingdom, relatively close to the border. If Dugu Hao were to return to the capital, he would have to pass through Lingjiang Province. Thus, for Ning Ze, this was a rare opportunity to search for him.
However, after nearly two months of inquiries day and night, there was still no news. It wasn't until two days after his departure that he suddenly received a letter, leading to today's meeting.
For Dugu Hao, being rescued by Liu Qingxi not only meant survival but also presented a great opportunity for a comeback. He could use this chance to catch his enemies off guard and make a significant turnaround.
As for the arrangements in the capital, Ning Ze could be trusted with them. Their relationship was both one of ruler and friend; although the Ning Family supported him and treated him with the respect due to a sovereign, they could also be true friends who confided in each other.
Otherwise, in this place where he was weak and isolated, he wouldn't dare easily reveal his whereabouts.
Now that he had established contact with someone close and reached out to his confidants, even if Dugu Hao stayed here, he could still command subsequent actions at any time.
Turning around and about to leave, he suddenly frowned. What was Liu Qingxi doing today? Entering town? As he walked out of the forest, Biqi Town came into view. Perhaps he should go take a look?
Although he hadn't gone out these past few days, he had already gathered plenty of information about Liu Qingxi. This girl was orphaned and had been driven out of her home by her relatives.
Then she led a part of the villagers in Village to build houses with her unique talent, securing a livelihood with her own hands. After that, an earthquake struck, but the houses she built remained intact.
What followed was a series of grand gestures, unmatched by ordinary people. With a wave of her hand, she not only demonstrated construction techniques but also showcased immeasurable wealth, yet the girl did not even blink.
From the villagers' mouths, he heard more praises.
The elegance in her laughter and the decisiveness in her actions captivated him, drawing him to explore the elusive secrets behind her. What astonished him even more was that a six-story restaurant was being constructed in town.
What did that mean? It could easily be compared to the twenty-meter observatory built at great expense in the capital—no, it could even surpass it.
After recovering from their hardships, Biqi Town regained its former prosperity. However, in Dugu Hao's eyes, it paled in comparison to a corner he often visited. Yet this very town nurtured extraordinary talents and could save countless people from peril.
Deliberately applying a layer of yellow substance to darken her complexion and wearing an utterly ordinary blue cotton outfit, although her face remained sharp-featured, she managed not to attract attention.
She thought it would take some time to find the location of the restaurant, but she was surrounded by discussions about its construction.
"Come on, let's go take a look! That place where the hotpot restaurant used to be is said to be turning into the Six-Story Restaurant."
"I heard that too! I didn't believe it at first, but now it looks quite promising. By the way, do you know who is building it?"
"Come on, how could we not know? Everyone in Biqi Town knows now! It's Miss Liu! She's like a living bodhisattva; if it weren't for her, could we be living here peacefully now?"
Indeed, everyone spoke the truth. After this earthquake, people became familiar with Liu Qingxi's name; anyone who didn't would surely face disdain from others.
Suddenly, a group of people dressed in various styles and belonging to different social classes moved toward the same destination. Dugu Hao quietly blended into the crowd and walked forward with the flow.
Along the way, he overheard discussions about the progress of Jin Wine House, which made him understand why so many people were rushing there.
It turned out that today was the right time to lay the foundation.
Anyone with a bit of common sense knows that a house becomes much sturdier once the foundation is laid, especially for wealthy families. A three-courtyard Azure Brick House would cost quite a bit, and they naturally wouldn’t mind spending on the foundation.
However, for ordinary families, it was different; a shallower foundation could save a lot of effort and money.
But how could one imagine how to make a foundation strong enough to support a six-story building? It seemed like an impossible height to achieve.
After two incense sticks burned down, they arrived at a flat Open Space. At this moment, the area was filled with bricks, tiles, and timber, along with manually dug foundation pits.
A young girl dressed in loose gray clothing and wearing layered cloth shoes had her graceful figure concealed beneath her attire, but her bright face was exposed to everyone. Underneath a straw hat, she looked even more endearing.
She waved her arms and continuously explained something to those around her. Once everyone understood, at the auspicious time, the sounds of Firecracker Sounds erupted.
“Laying the foundation now! It’s an auspicious day with clear skies; this is a treasure land for feng shui, ensuring abundant wealth!”
A string of auspicious words spilled from the mouth of an old man who read feng shui, and warm applause erupted around him.
Even more onlookers pushed forward, saying, “ Miss Liu, congratulations!”
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
Liu Qingxi was filled with confusion; she did not recognize the few people greeting her. Out of politeness and gratitude for their blessings, she responded.
Seeing Liu Qingxi being so approachable, they became even more enthusiastic: " Miss Liu, I am..."
After a round of self-introductions, she finally realized that these people were those who had seen her when she went to various villages to help out some time ago, which is why they came to greet her.
A few curious ones mustered their courage and asked, " Miss Liu, it's not that we doubt you, but can you really build this six-story house? We've never heard of such a thing throughout history."
"Of course, there’s no problem. As long as the foundation is solid and we take some measures during construction, it will definitely work."
Liu Qingxi did not explain the professional knowledge; even if she did, they wouldn't understand: "Let's wait and see."
Only when the facts are laid out before them will it be the most convincing proof.
As the workers were getting ready to start, the onlookers stepped back to make enough space.
In this era, the most primitive materials were used. The sturdiest building material available was Azure Brick. However, Liu Qingxi had other methods; instead of using the most common stone foundation for the base, she directly used Azure Brick.
In addition to that, to ensure better adhesion of the Azure Brick...
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