Anan quickly stepped forward and took out a piece of paper from his pocket. "This is the material needed by the master; please prepare it as soon as possible."
The strong man glanced at it. "Rest assured, master. We have these materials in the shop. I will get them ready for you; two quarters of an hour will be enough."
These were just the most ordinary materials, and even if the quantity needed was large, their shop could easily supply it.
In less than two quarters of an hour, the materials were ready and loaded onto the cart.
"Thank you for your hard work!" Yang Yichen turned to the strong man and said.
He then quickly left, taking the pile of materials back home, just in time for lunch. The Wen Family was puzzled. "Weren't you out running errands? How did you come back so quickly?"
"I've taken care of everything. I won't be on duty this afternoon; I'll stay with you to make models." Yang Yichen knew that although he could solve problems quickly, he didn't want to become a thorn in others' eyes again after making a name for himself in the Ministry of Works.
So he could treat this afternoon as a time to gather materials—first, to keep a low profile, and second, to spend some time with the Wen Family and Liu Qingxi.
During his time in the Ministry of Works, he had found that as he spent more time in office, he had less time to accompany Liu Qingxi. Now, even living next door, they only had that brief period together in the evenings.
Moreover, both of them were now adults. Yang Yichen couldn't guarantee what might happen if he stayed overnight at Liu Qingxi's place. The increasingly uncontrollable desire made him avoid sharing a bed with Liu Qingxi as much as possible.
The feeling of being able to see and touch but not possess was truly frustrating.
It was merely the potential danger that frightened him—not for his own safety but for his family.
Though the court and the martial world had never belonged to the same power for hundreds of years, the intricate connections between them were unclear to anyone. The turmoil in the court mirrored that of the martial world.
Yang Yichen, in his current position, must consider the future development of the Inorganic Gate. Amidst the turmoil and disputes in the court, he needs to find a way for so many of his subordinates to survive.
If he ultimately fails and does not marry Liu Qingxi, he would instead leave her a way out.
However, in his understanding, everything is possible through human effort.
Watching the harmonious scene before him, he felt an increasing urgency to preserve this purity and familial bond, prompting him to hasten the pace.
Perhaps the enemies were even more eager, considering they were well aware of Dugu Han's physical condition.
"That's great! You can help direct things here; Qingxi is almost overwhelmed with just one person," Wen Family said cheerfully, looking much more spirited. It seemed they needed to find something to occupy themselves.
"Come on, eat more. Working at the Ministry of Works must be tiring; I bet it's not easier than in Linyi County." Wen Family served Yang Yichen a large piece of meat. "Eat some meat to replenish your strength."
"Qingxi, you should eat more too." While taking care of Yang Yichen, Wen Family did not forget about Liu Qingxi.
"Yes, Aunt, don't just focus on us; make sure you eat well too."
On the other side, the servants were also busy working. Even those from Wen Family were called over to do these rough tasks. However, after just one morning, they had made considerable progress.
Liu Qingxi scaled down her designs according to the required proportions and cut the necessary wooden boards accordingly. Then she used glue or nails to secure them together.
As for the internal structure, it could not be fully represented in the overall model. Therefore, she planned to create several partial models to clearly illustrate the internal construction.
Hearing her thoughts, Yang Yichen not only agreed but also offered relevant suggestions. Unconsciously, he understood much more about this aspect than Liu Qingxi.
The dilemma that had troubled Liu Qingxi for the entire morning was effortlessly resolved by Yang Yichen, as if there were no problems he couldn't solve. No matter the situation, having such a strong support behind her made her feel at ease in whatever she did, and she wouldn't fear any difficulties.
At noon, Kid was used to taking a nap for a while. After a busy morning, the Wen Family was tired and returned to their rooms to rest.
In Liu Qingxi's room, just as she was about to rest, the boy pushed the door open and entered her room as if it were his own.
"You really treat this like your home," Liu Qingxi couldn't help but roll her eyes.
The boy acted as if he hadn't seen her annoyance: "We've gotten closer now, so what is there to be afraid of?" With a smile in his eyes, his words sounded rather cheeky: "You're too shy; I thought you were already used to it."
Liu Qingxi was speechless. How had she not noticed before that this person had such a rogue side? Or perhaps men become more audacious in front of women they like.
Not long ago, Yang Yichen had been like an inexperienced rookie, but now he seemed like a seasoned player in matters of the heart. Women certainly had a long way to go compared to men's boldness.
Ignoring everything else, the boy took off his outerwear and calmly walked to the bed. He gently pushed Liu Qingxi inward and lay down on the outer side.
Liu Qingxi turned to look at the increasingly mature face of the boy beside her. His chiseled features seemed like a gift from above, with long eyelashes casting a faint shadow on his flawless skin.
As she gazed at him, she couldn't help but become infatuated; it turned out that she also had such a handsome boyfriend.
This was something she had never dared to imagine. In her past life, she felt like an ugly duckling; everything had to be earned through hard work. But now, it seemed that what once felt distant was within reach, creating an overwhelming sense of unreality.
"Are you satisfied with what you see?" Liu Qingxi's dazed expression looked incredibly cute in his eyes, and he felt quite proud that his looks had captivated her.
"Ah?" Liu Qingxi suddenly snapped back to reality, wondering how she had become so enchanted by Fate's Whimsy.
"In the future, when we get married, you can see," Yang Yichen said, adding to her embarrassment with his bold words before she could regain her composure.
After a moment, she adjusted her emotions and thought, "What am I afraid of? I've lived two lives, totaling several decades; why should I be blushing?"
She pouted slightly and replied, "Yes, I'm satisfied with what I see; it's not bad." She then pinched the flesh on the young man's face. The smooth texture left Liu Qingxi speechless; how could a grown man have skin softer than a woman's? It was enviable.
"Don't worry, feel free to touch," Yang Yichen hoped that Liu Qingxi would touch him a bit more.
Liu Qingxi: ""
So be it. She closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.
Yang Yichen was just teasing her; he had things to do in the afternoon and wouldn't go overboard. He gently wrapped his arm around the girl's shoulders and carefully took a nap.
The autumn afternoon sunlight was not glaring; it filtered through the window slats into the room. The two figures sleeping in each other's embrace looked very harmonious, with the girl's fair skin glowing with a radiant sheen.
Even in his sleep, the boy's protective posture made one feel an overwhelming warmth.
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