Chapter 277 - 277: It’s a Blessing to Eat and Move

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Ancient people were intelligent. They just had limited exposure. If brought to the modern era, they could thrive because of their wise minds and hardworking bodies.

This is crucial. After the washroom was done, Qiao Mai moved on to her bedroom.

She was accustomed to sleeping on a large brick bed and naturally didn’t want to sleep on some uncomfortable wooden bed, finding it quite stifling.

After completing the well-pressurization and bathroom projects, she finally arranged for the construction of the brick bed. Due to the frequent rainfall and high humidity in the south, not building earthen beds there had its reasons.

These places were prone to attracting insects, ants, and poisonous snakes, so people in the south generally didn’t build such earthen brick beds.

But this was her house, and Qiao Mai certainly wouldn’t let such things happen.

So, she purchased many talismans from the platform —moisture-proof talismans, insect-repelling talismans, fire-avoidance talismans, and earthquake-avoidance talismans.

She placed them at the entrances of each courtyard and on her front door.

She ordered a plaque like the one in Tianshui Town, calling it “Lucky Garden.” She liked these two characters, finding them festive.

After spending so much money and buying such a good house, the corresponding facilities had to be well-equipped.

In the future, when she wasn’t here, there would be her son and daughter-in-law, Old Master Wang, and Old Mistress Wang. She wondered if they would find this place more comfortable than Tianshui Town.

Thinking too much was tiring, and she didn’t want to bother. Qiao Mai would go wherever her thoughts took her.

She had someone dig a drying pond in the northwest corner of Lucky Garden. Inside was a pool made of bricks and cement, covered with steel plates she bought from the platform.

Then, she affixed pollution-repelling talismans, water-cleaning talismans, insect-repelling talismans, and even earthquake-avoidance talismans inside. The sewage from the squatting toilets, bathing areas, and kitchen would all be drained into it through sturdy PVC pipes.

She had the talismans handle all of it; a permanent solution.

Finally, she thought she should build an amusement park. Her children were grown up and didn’t play anymore, but there would be a bunch of grandchildren in the future, as well as great-grandchildren.

So, she found a suitable place in the garden, drew up plans, and had the workers start building.

She also had a martial arts field arranged, placed in the northeast corner of the house, covering four to five acres. She even planned for elderly fitness equipment in it.

She intended to have chicken coops, quail coops, deer enclosures, and aromatic deer enclosures. This way, if Old Mistress Wang stayed here, there would be things for her to do.

Life lies in movement. Living out your old age idly is not living in comfort.

Being able to eat and move are blessings. Doing things in moderation is only beneficial, not harmful.

This change also allowed the broker center to make money.

Luckily, there was still a garden at the back. Chicken coops and such were all built there. Don’t underestimate these coops; they were even more advanced than those in Tianshui Town.

Back then, Qiao Mai’s space level was low, and she couldn’t buy good materials. Now that her level was high, what couldn’t she buy on the platform?

This was her second home. With the conditions, she had to make it good.

The workers once again witnessed the generosity of Qiao Mai. Even the chicken coops they built were better than the places people lived.

The top cover was transparent, and the architectural shape was beautiful, the type that could be liked at first sight.

This wasn’t a house; it was a small castle.

The workers thought that after building this garden, building other people’s homes wouldn’t interest them anymore.

All the interesting things were in Lucky Garden. This time, they broadened their horizons. Although they didn’t know what high technology was, the materials they used showed them things they had never seen before.

Worth it! Building their garden was worth it.

Qiao Mai didn’t care what they thought. She came during the day, cleared the garden in the evening, and then returned to Bichun Garden. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Old Mistress Wang came over at night. “Girl, where do you go every day? It’s been a month, and I haven’t seen you.”

Yuan Jiaqi served her food and tea. Everyone had had their meal except her.

While eating, Qiao Mai replied to them, “I bought a house. I watch the workers during the day; otherwise, they won’t work.”

“Where did you buy it?”

“A house on Huangdao Street.”

Old Mistress Wang’s eyes widened. “Houses in that area are expensive. How much did you spend?”

“If I’m buying, I’ll buy a good one. In the future, my son will marry his wife there. I can’t let my in-laws lose face.”

“How much money?”

“Eight hundred thousand taels. With the later modifications, it’s around fifty to sixty thousand taels.”

“You are generous.”

“When it’s ready, we’ll move in. Have the twins come over?”

“They came over long ago, but we couldn’t find you. They’re new in their positions and are pretty busy. Let me know when you have time, and we’ll inform them after they’ve taken a break.”

“Alright, let’s wait until we move to the new house, and then we’ll get together. ”

“I want to see what your new house, which cost nearly a million taels, looks like.”

“I guarantee you’ll like it, maybe even better than our home in Tianshui Town.”

“I’ll wait for it.

“Absolutely.”

Yuan Jiaqi heard she spent nearly a million taels buying a house in the capital and regretted it instantly. It would be better not to be a first-rank official. What good could one million taels do for the people?

Oh no, it hurts.

Qiao Mai glanced at him. “Earning money and spending it is the nature of a hero. Our money comes from legitimate sources. Besides doing things for the people, one must also know how to enjoy.”

“My wife is right!”

“Don’t worry. If you want to do things for the people, there are plenty of opportunities. I also have a lot of money here. Rest assured!”

“I believe in you.”

Old Mistress Wang watched the affectionate scene between the couple and immediately stood up. “Even if you’re busy, remember to eat. I’m going back now and won’t bother you anymore.”

“Haha.”

Qiao Mai sent away Old Mistress Wang, feeling quite good. The old lady used her new terms well in front of her.

When there were only the two of them, Yuan Jiaqi became talkative.

“Wife, why didn’t you let me accompany you for such a big matter?”

“Do you have time?”

“Uh, no.”

“That’s right. You’re busy. I’m alone and free, just right for handling these matters. Besides, I also know a thing or two about this. If you’re free, you can come, but you wouldn’t understand even if you were here.”

“Sigh, I’m just a bookish fool who only knows how to study and work foolishly.”

“Not entirely. You’ve done well in handling the affairs of the county.”

“That’s also with your support. Otherwise, how could I have risen to the position of a first-rank official in a few years?” “Enough. Don’t be modest in front of me.”

“Hehe.”

The couple had been busy with their matters since arriving. Even when they slept together at night, they would close their eyes early, tired from their day’s work.

Today was a rare occasion for them to chat like this. But Yuan Jiaqi didn’t change his ways and still listened to Qiao Mai’s words.

In the blink of an eye, another month passed, and it was September. In the south, September was the rainy season, but compared to August and July, it was much less.

One day, after breakfast, Old Mistress Wang was complaining to Old Master Wang.

“This darn weather, raining every day. The garden is too damp; I miss Lucky Garden.”

“You grew up here and still find fault?”

“Of course. I like Lucky Garden now. I don’t want to go anywhere else.”

“I see that girl has renovated the house here. She probably plans to stay here for a long time, and it must be nice.”

The two were chatting when Qiao Mai, with her hands behind her back, walked in with a smile.

“What’s wrong? Can’t get used to living here after two months?” Old Mistress Wang beckoned to her, “Nowhere is as good as Lucky Garden.” “Hehe, let’s go, shall we? Let’s see the new house together.”

Old Master and Mistress Wang and Chuan’er’s eyes immediately lit up. “Can we move in now?”

“Of course. I’ve finished everything inside. I guarantee you’ll like it.”

Upon hearing this, they hurriedly went back to change clothes. Chuan’er, who was dressed neatly, didn’t need to change.

“Is Dad going too?”

“He’s too busy. We’ll notify him to come over in the evening.”

“That’s great! We have a home in the capital now..”