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nChapter 61: Buying the Land

nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nIn a certain house in the county city.

nNie Huiyang pushed the door open and walked into the courtyard. He said with a serious expression, “Boss, if we don’t get a job soon, our Chaoyang Building will be disbanded.”

nAn Shanwu’s face was filled with worry. “Every time we get a job, another building team will snatch it away at a lower price. There’s nothing I can do now.”

nNie Huiyang patted the back of his hand. “Boss, we can’t just sit around and wait for death.”

nAn Shanwu looked at Nie Huiyang. “Then do you have any ideas?”

nNie Huiyang avoided his gaze and said without much confidence, “If only I had.”

nThe two of them sighed in unison and fell into sorrow.

nSuddenly, a beautiful woman’s voice came from outside the door. “Brother

nShanwu, Brother Huiyang, are you there?”

nThe two of them looked up at the door. Then, An Shanwu stood up and walked towards the door happily.

nWhen he saw who it was, he couldn’t help but shout in surprise, “Sister Ruyue?” Shen Ruyue smiled. “Brother Shanwu, I was afraid that you wouldn’t be home.” An Shanwu glanced at Chu Qingzhi and her siblings behind Shen Ruyue and said enthusiastically, “Come in, come in.”

nThe four of them entered the courtyard.

nWhen Nie Huiyang saw Shen Ruyue, he quickly fetched some tea.

nThere was a set of tables and chairs made of wood in the courtyard. There were unique carvings on them. An Shanwu asked the four of them to sit down.

nChu Qingzhi and Shen Ruyue sat down. The two little ones stood behind Chu Qingzhi.

nNie Huiyang brought the tea to the table and said enthusiastically, “Sister

nRuyue, Miss, please have some tea.”

nAn Shanwu asked with concern, “Sister Ruyue, you…”

nShen Ruyue knew what An Shanwu wanted to ask. She smiled and said, “This girl beside me is called Chu Qingzhi. She saved me from prison. The two children arc Qingzhi’s younger brothers.”

nWhen Nie Huiyang heard this, he quickly went into the house to get two apples for Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao. “Little Brothers, cat.”

nWith Chu Qingzhi’s permission, the two young boys took the apples. “Thank you, Uncle.”

nNie Huiyang smiled, revealing his white teeth. “What a polite child.”

nAn Shanwu, Nie Huiyang, and Shen Ruyue were orphans who grew up together.

nAn Shanwu learned how to build a house from others when he was 12 years old. He was quick on the uptaking. When he was 20 years old, he established the building team called the Chaoyang Building.

nWhen Nie Huiyang found out that An Shanwu needed a helper, he came over to join him.

nShen Ruyue was sweet-looking. She went to a rich family to be a servant girl and relied on her smart brain to secretly learn to read and write. She was promoted and became Madam’s personal servant girl. It was just that the madam she followed wasn’t a good one.

nThe three of them caught up with each other for a while before getting down to business.

nShen Ruyue unfolded the blueprint of the bungalow and handed it to An Shanwu. “Brother Shanwu, Qingzhi wants to build such a house. Take a look.” An Shanwu took the blueprint and looked at it carefully.

nA few minutes later, he said, “No problem, but it will take a longer time. Moreover, it will cost at least 200 taels to build this house.”

nChu Qingzhi secretly observed An Shanwu. This person didn’t look cunning. He had a calm temperament, which meant that he was not someone who liked to boast. “My budget is 1,000 taels of silver.”

nAn Shanwu could not help but look sideways at Chu Qingzhi. The girl was dressed like a peasant girl. Was she joking when she said that she would spend 1,000 taels to build a house?

nAn Shanwu asked in a friendly tone, “Miss, did you say 1,000 taels just now, not 100 taels.”

nEven if it was 100 taels, ordinary farmers would not be able to fork it out in their entire lives.

nShen Ruyue laughed and reminded him, “Brother Shanwu, don’t judge a book by its cover.”

nAn Shanwu quickly explained, “I don’t mean anything bad. I just feel that 1,000 taels is too much…”

nShen Ruyue thought to herself. Chu Qingzhi was now earning more than a hundred taels of silver a day. A thousand taels of silver was only a matter of a few days. Moreover, Qingzhi was about to start another business. She would definitely make a fortune.

nChu Qingzhi smiled and said, “It’s fine. I can afford it but I don’t have the building materials.”

nAn Shanwu understood what Chu Qingzhi meant. “Don’t worry, Miss. Leave the materials to us. We will help you purchase them. With your budget, we will definitely use the best materials.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “In that case, come and take a look at the building side tomorrow and prepare for construction.”

nAn Shanwu was overjoyed. “Okay.”

nAfter discussing some details and finalizing some things, Chu Qingzhi bade farewell to them and left.

nAt the county office.

nRecently, the county city had been very peaceful. There were only some small fights, so the county magistrate was very free.

nThe secretary was also very free. He walked into the inner hall. “My lord, Chu Qingzhi is here to buy land.”

nThe county magistrate’s hand that was holding the teacup paused. “That smart girl who solved a case for us?”

nThe secretary nodded. “Yes.”

nThe county magistrate looked up and thought for a moment. “Which land is she going to buy?”

nThe secretary said, “It’s that piece of wasteland in their village. The Chu Village is a big village, but many people have become rich and moved to the county city, so that piece of land has been unoccupied.”

nThe county magistrate pondered for a moment. “How big is the wasteland?”

nThe secretary replied, “It’s about the size of two acres. Behind that piece of wasteland is a small mountain.”

nThe county magistrate waved his hand. “Sell it to her. Remember to be nice to her. If we need this girl’s help one day, she won’t refuse us.”

nThe county magistrate had always been good at judging people.

nThe secretary replied, “I’ll do it immediately.”

nChu Qingzhi came out of the county office with two title deeds in her hand. One was for the wasteland, and the other was for the small mountain behind it.

nAfter settling the matter, Chu Qingzhi said, “Let’s go to the market.”

nToday, Chu Qingzhi wanted to treat Tang Jinghong to a meal. She planned to personally cook something to thank Tang Jinghong for his help.

nAt the military camp.

nIn the tent, Tang Jinghong had been dealing with work for the entire morning.

nAt the door, the soldier said, “General, it’s noon.”

nTang Jinghong had been very busy these past two days. He asked the soldier to remind him to go to Chu Qingzhi’s house for lunch.

nHe was especially curious about what Chu Qingzhi would cook for him.

nAfter hearing the soldier’s voice, he put down his pen and stretched his body. He stood up and walked out of the tent.

nHe placed one hand behind his back and walked lightly with a happy expression.

nThe passing soldiers could not help but look at their general. What good things happened? The general, who always pulled a long face, was actually smiling.

nThey were all very curious..

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