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Isn't it a bit unreasonable to be so willful just because you have money?
"With a smart and beautiful wife like me, who is also wealthy, don't you think you should be happy?"
Yang Yichen smiled indulgently, "Of course, but I prefer it when you spend my money!"
With gentle and affectionate eyes, Liu Qingxi felt warmed. Although she had always been independent, what woman wouldn't want someone to cherish her like this? Who wouldn't want to be a happy woman loved in such a way?
Yang Yichen was the perfect man in her eyes—loving but not overbearing. He wasn't like many men today who had a narrow-minded view: "I provide for you, so you must bear children and do housework."
Liu Qingxi felt sweet inside, looking at Yang Yichen with eyes full of love and admiration.
Yang Yichen gazed at Liu Qingxi and their two children, wishing for their family to live happily together forever.
In the blink of an eye, summer passed and autumn turned cool.
At this time, the house on the outskirts of the capital was nearing completion, finishing a month ahead of schedule.
To celebrate their long-awaited success, Liu Qingxi led all the workers in a celebration.
In the same location where she had previously motivated everyone, this time it was a celebration—celebrating the completion of the project.
On the large stage, Liu Qingxi stood in the center. After giving birth, she exuded a mature charm; her confidence and composure in every gesture were even more convincing.
As a devoted husband, Yang Yichen accompanied her throughout the event.
Compared to her usual low profile, Liu Qingxi's announcement this time was quite sensational, attracting everyone from the capital and nearby areas.
Why is that? They want to work quietly and live prominently; otherwise, how would anyone know about the houses here?
Back in the day, which modern real estate developer didn't start with grand promotions as soon as they acquired land? They would begin pre-sales even before construction started, and by the time the houses were finally delivered, a considerable amount of time had passed.
Perhaps the same approach doesn't apply to ancient times. However, starting promotions when the house is halfway built is just right. At the beginning, without a visible structure, it's hard for people to believe. After all, they are not modern real estate developers with years of reputation.
Once the structure takes shape, people will naturally believe in what they can see with their own eyes.
This time, once the house was completed, Liu Qingxi began preparations early in the capital for extensive promotions, offering a series of exquisite gifts and benefits for everyone.
In addition, all visitors would enjoy free drinks and pastries at their leisure.
Indeed, for ordinary people, such benefits are quite enticing.
For officials and nobles, the former Departmental Official Yang Yichen, once a Top Scholar and Young Talent, along with the current Top Scholar and his relationship with Liu Qingxi, prompted many to clear their schedules to attend.
Not for any other reason but to witness the talents of Yang Yichen and Liu Qingyan.
Moreover, Liu Qingxi's own abilities and the allure of Garden-style Architecture were also significant draws for them.
On this auspicious day, with sunshine shining brightly and a gentle breeze blowing, Liu Qingxi slowly began: "Thank you all for coming today. This marks the completion of Liu Realty. To express my gratitude for your support and assistance, we are launching a promotional event.
Anyone who has previously ordered a house will enjoy a 15% discount. Today is the last day for those who wish to purchase; there is a 5% discount available today only, after which prices will return to normal."
The varying levels of promotions ensure that those who purchased early do not feel dissatisfied with their discounts while also preventing later buyers from perceiving it as a cheap sale.
Those who want to buy but lack the determination end up regretting it, wishing they could purchase a house right away.
This is also a marketing tactic. Liu Qingxi once saw a gym near the school that had a particularly strong promotional campaign at the beginning, with low prices and a nice environment, attracting a large number of people to sign up.
Every time, they would announce that it was the last three days of the promotion, and after those three days, another promotion would come along, with the same prices and slogans.
Over time, everyone realized this was just cheap marketing. You thought you were getting something of great value for a small amount of money, but in reality, the promotion continued indefinitely, making you feel like you had bought something of low quality.
In many cases, businesses should avoid this; they need to make old customers comfortable while also creating a sense of urgency for new customers.
Liu Qingxi always emphasized being straightforward and efficient in her approach. She got straight to the point in her opening remarks instead of rambling on about unrelated topics.
“If you are interested in purchasing, you can sign up directly now; we will have someone specifically to keep track. Alright, enough chit-chat. The next part of our event is for you all; we have prepared exciting programs and a series of lottery activities for everyone, featuring prizes worth one thousand taels, one hundred taels, and one tael. Good luck to everyone.”
Following this, Liu Qingxi stepped off the stage with Yang Yichen by her side, handing over the event to the host.
To liven up the atmosphere, twenty prizes worth one tael were drawn: “Good morning, fellow villagers! Let’s get straight to it. Please extend your hands and pick a slip of paper from our box. Each slip has a number on it. Once you have it, remember your number. I will then spin this wheel for the lottery draw; wherever the pointer lands corresponds to our winning number.”
Behind the host was a large spinning wheel made of cardboard, similar to modern designs, divided into many sections with continuously changing numbers.
The kids understood the explanation instantly and the atmosphere became lively.
As the event proceeded smoothly, Liu Qingxi quietly exited, leaving the remaining time to those in charge.
She and Yang Yichen returned home to pack their belongings in preparation for departing with the villagers from Ten Li Pu.
What are we setting off for? With autumn arriving, the construction period successfully completed, and winter approaching, the villagers are heading home to celebrate the New Year, and she naturally needs to return as well.
In fact, it has only been three years since she arrived in the capital. Although not long, the experiences she gained are unparalleled. Whether joyful or painful, everything happened in this distant city.
She wishes that both the happiness and unhappiness remain deep in her memories, becoming a part of her life's journey.
Moreover, since the child is almost six months old, there is no rush to travel; it’s fine to go out leisurely.
The most important reason is that Liu Qingyan has reached the time for her mandated travels, and the whole family is setting off together for companionship.
In summary, considering everything, Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen decided to take their child and travel across the beautiful landscapes.
Life is too short. Having gone through so much, they have come to terms with it; why should they live unhappily? In two lifetimes, seeing through it all is merely a moment of enlightenment.
At the Yang Family residence, the servants were bustling about when Chunyu hurriedly approached Liu Qingxi and asked, "Sister, why are we in such a hurry to travel?"
Liu Qingxi explained calmly, "It has been several years since we entered the capital, and we haven't returned home yet. It's time to go back and take a look. Besides, since Son-in-law is no longer serving in the court, we have no reason to stay in the capital. Returning to Ten Li Pu might allow us to live more freely."
Chunyu did not respond but acknowledged that indeed, too many things had happened during their time in the capital, leaving behind many unpleasant memories.
In truth, both Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen thought it best to leave as soon as possible. None of them could be sure of Dugu Hao's current thoughts; remaining in the same city would ultimately be uncomfortable.
Moreover, given that situation which caused turmoil in the court and suffering among the people was not a wise choice.
Considering various factors, they prepared to leave the capital.
Three days later, after the peak selling period for the houses in the Suburbs had passed, the remaining matters were entrusted to the elder sister, including Zhou's husband, Zheng Hao. This Liu Qingxi, who was recruited from the Grain Shop, demonstrated remarkable business acumen, so it was reassuring to assign him important responsibilities.
By this point, everything in the capital had been arranged properly, including the sale of the houses and subsequent services for the residents. Additionally, the expansion plans were handed over to Zhang Wuliang, with construction set to begin next year.
Having organized the future development of the Construction Team, Liu Qingxi felt a sense of relief. After her initial efforts, what she needed to do now was to recognize and utilize talent, to delegate authority, and to provide her subordinates with ample opportunities for performance and growth.
The next day, all members of the Yang Family and Liu Family packed their belongings and left the place they had lived for three years, heading back to their hometown.
This departure was not widely announced; aside from informing those with whom they had a good relationship, they left quietly without fanfare.
Outside the capital, the autumn wind was chilly, scattering golden leaves across the ground. The mountains were adorned in brilliant gold, creating a stunning visual impact on the soul.
Two little ones, experiencing their first journey away from home, sat in Liu Qingxi's and Yang Yichen's arms. They giggled and playfully grabbed at each other. At that moment, they looked out through the car window at the scenery with curiosity. Their chubby hands reached out towards the window as they kicked their short legs, eager to jump out and play.
"You two are being noisy; it's cold outside and you can't go out."
Unfortunately, the two little ones could not understand their mother's words. All they knew was that it was their first time seeing such scenery, and they couldn't help but want to be held close.
In the days that followed, life was far from boring due to the presence of the two children. They were curious about everything and filled their surroundings with laughter.
Moreover, since the family had no pressing matters to attend to and did not need to rush, they lingered longer in places they liked or played for a while. By the time they returned to Linyi County, winter was about to set in.
"Oh dear, it's really cold here! I didn't feel it much during our years in the capital," Wen Family remarked while rubbing their stiff hands together.
The temperature difference between the capital and Linyi County was indeed significant. In just three short years, they seemed to have adapted to the relatively mild winters there rather than this place's heavy snow and icy mountains.
At this time, it was already late, and a group of people stayed overnight in this house.
Fortunately, two servants were left to take care of the yard. Knowing that the group would return, they had already tidied up the rooms, warmed the kang bed, and prepared the brazier. As soon as they arrived home, they entered the cozy room.
The two children were tightly wrapped by Yang Yichen and held in his arms. Only after entering the room did he remove the quilt that covered them.
As the quilt was lifted, the two kids with bright, curious eyes looked around at yet another unfamiliar place, bewildered. Then they nestled their heads against Yang Yichen's shoulder, shyly closing their eyes.
They were even shy, their rosy cheeks displaying a variety of expressions like apples, making it hard to resist giving them a couple of kisses.
The two servants who had never seen the young master surrounded them the whole time, eager to tease them themselves.
Indeed, the two little ones wore bright red cotton jackets, resembling children from a traditional painting.
Later, Yang Yichen visited his longtime friend Hua Scholar. They chatted for an entire morning. After lunch, they set off in a carriage towards Ten Li Pu.
By the time the carriage reached its destination, it was already evening.
At this time, as the weather turned cooler, there were not many pedestrians on the street; only a few noticed Liu Qingxi and her companions returning in their convoy.
However, since Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen were now married, they directly entered Yang Family Courtyard outside the village without greeting any acquaintances.
Returning to the courtyard after several years apart, everything felt so familiar, so beautiful, and filled with memories.
After coaxing the two children to sleep and lying down on the bed themselves, Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen exchanged smiles. It turned out that happiness was this simple.
With each other, with family, with children, with blessings.
The next day, Liu Qingxi and Yang Yichen pushed open the door and carefully looked at this place where they had lived for many years, filled with traces of their acquaintance and understanding. It turned out that, unknowingly, it had undergone a tremendous transformation.
Every household resided in the neatly arranged Azure Brick House, and near the foot of the mountain was a cluster of villas that had grown significantly since they left. There were many more houses, and it was much livelier.
The most bustling area was the central street not far away, where various goods were available in abundance and diversity.
Hand in hand, the two found themselves in this dreamlike and surreal bustling street, filled with emotions.
At that moment, a surprised voice suddenly came from behind: "Young Master Yang, Madam Yang, you’re back!"
The shout immediately drew everyone's attention. In an instant, vendors on both sides of the street and customers who were shopping rushed over: "Oh, it really is Young Master Yang and Madam Yang!"
Liu Qingxi looked around at familiar faces, each wearing their usual warm smiles and offering caring greetings. She felt a wave of warmth spread through her heart, merging into her very bones.
It turned out that the happiness and tranquility they sought were right here, in this untouched place that seemed like a paradise, filled with serenity and comfort.
Before she could respond, the villagers began to chatter excitedly: "When did you come back? Why didn’t we see you?"
"Oh my, this must be your child! We heard you two got married in the capital and had a baby. What a beautiful child! We've never seen such a lovely little one before."
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