Chapter 039 Everyone is a Moneybags Daddy

With the remaining money from the shop, Liu Hanxi had Lou Fengzhi help her buy a piece of land on a half-mountain in the suburbs.
Lou Fengzhi was puzzled but did not dare to ask. Such land is seldom sought after, and with a small rental area, it doesn't yield much profit, so the price is very low. Buying it is just a trivial matter.
“I want to ask why?” Liu Huanxi found it amusing to see Lou Fengzhi's hesitance, as he had understood the reasons for his visit before, yet still appeared so tense in front of her.
“花不了多少银子，您想买就买，种些果树，也是可以的。”楼凤至早就帮她想好了退路。
“No need for that; just remove all the vegetation from that piece of land, keep the slope unchanged, and just compact the soil. Then have someone plant grass.”
“Are you considering building a villa here? It’s hard to construct a large house on the mountain, and building according to the terrain has its challenges, but the style could be quite unique.” Lou Fengzhi glanced at the drawing in front of her, roughly understanding the implication that purchasing this land was definitely not for farming.”
“It's pretty much the same meaning, just that it's not for my own use.” Liu Hanxi felt that Lou Fengzhi was indeed very smart; if this were in modern times, she would undoubtedly be a suitable candidate for a CEO of a publicly listed company.
"According to this blueprint, renovate these few existing rooms; keep it clean, no need for major changes, I want it done quickly. However, the decorative furniture must be of the highest quality, including the front and back yard scenery. The tables, chairs, couches, and cushions in the house must all be top-notch," Liu Huanxi pointed at the map on the table and said, "Hire more workers to improve efficiency!"
```htmlThere are people in the Ministry of Works who are good at getting things done; the geographical surveying and mapping were all successfully completed with their help. It only took two jars of good wine and a few "Happy Surprise" discount coupons to achieve this.
“Alright, understood.” Lou Feng nodded in response.```
Liu Hanxi left the "Joy on the Eyebrows" courtyard to inspect the front store.
Everyone had already grown accustomed to the Xi lady of the Zhen Wangfu coming and going freely; upon seeing her, they would tilt their heads slightly in respect, regardless of whether they held an official position, without the need for major honors.
She hadn't even reached the second floor when she heard a commotion coming from upstairs and hurried up to take a look.
“Hmph! There are ranks and order; our master holds a high position, so of course we must be seated?!” a man who appeared to be a servant said to an ordinary official.
“Let me see, which family's master is so high-ranking?” Liu Hanxi's loud voice echoed up the staircase.
“Madam Xi.” Everyone replied with respect.
“Madam Xi, our master is…” the servant tried to say.
“Alright, don’t embarrass your old master,” Liu Huanxi waved her hand and said, “Everyone knows here that every single cent I collect goes into the charity fund. As long as anyone drinks tea here, they are contributing to the common people, to Tiandu, and to the Yushen Kingdom. They are all my benefactors, regardless of who is richer or holds a higher official position. If you want to secure a good spot next time, just come early.”
A mix of colloquial and foreign words is the standard for Madam Xi; after hearing this, the house servant had nothing more to say and could only walk away discontentedly.
“Madam, what will we do if these people come looking for trouble after offending them?” a service staff member expressed concern.
“We all stand on the side of the lady, let's see who dares?!” The man who was just robbed of his spot was the first to stand up.
“Exactly! The rules of 'Joy on the Eyebrow' are written on the wall! No matter how high-ranking you are, you can't be bigger than the four characters of 'Joy on the Eyebrow'?” someone added, pointing at the ceiling with a finger.
Everyone knows who wrote the four characters "Joy on the Eyebrows" on this plaque.
“Thank you all for your support! Here, everyone is equal, and here we just seek a bit of sweetness. Being of a higher rank doesn’t necessarily make it sweeter, right? If you want it sweeter, you don’t need to have a high rank; just say to the tea maker in front, 'Little brother, twelve parts sugar,' and that’s good enough, right?!” Liu Hanxi chuckled.
```htmlThe people in the hall all laughed upon hearing this.
Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly noticed the handsome young man who had come to apply for a job a couple of days ago sitting in the men's section, with a pile of bottles in front of him.```
“公子这么赏脸？”柳寒兮走过去问。
“嗯，听说出了新品就来试试。这个桃花的过甜了，你又不喜欢吃这么甜的东西，还是绿竹这味清甜的好。”阎霄笑着答。
“How do you know I don't like sweet food? It's not good to waste like this,” Liu Hanxi said in surprise, seeing him buy five cups, each only taking a sip.
“Money is for doing good deeds anyway, so of course I have to buy a few more cups. It's not wasteful; I’ll finish them all later, except for this peach blossom one.” Yan Xiao said as he pushed aside the pink drink.
Liu Hanxi discovered a porcelain kiln near Tiandu and specifically ordered some to use for milk tea, which can be sterilized and reused after drinking. The porcelain is thin and milky white, allowing a faint glimpse of the tea color, which can be pink, green, or brown.
“Your suggestions have been received, and we will improve,” Liu Hanxi nodded and said.
“My name is... Yan Xiao. If you need anything, I'll be at the 'Wenjun Studio' across the street,” Yan Xiao said gently.
“Ah! Thank you very much, Master Yan.” Liu Hanxi bowed slightly to him and turned to leave.
Liu Hanxi and Qiong Ying left “Joy on the Brow” and returned to the Wangfu.
The Wangfu is not far from the main street, and waiting for a carriage takes time, so Liu Hanxi mostly walks. Sometimes she takes the opportunity to stroll around.
Liu Hanxi glanced over at the ‘Wenjun Studio’ bookstore across the street, which looked quite elegant; she remembered it used to be a grain shop. Overnight, it transformed into a bookshop, and she was curious at the time.
At that time, seeing such efficiency, I was thinking of asking them for the contact information of the renovation team! But then I thought, how could they possibly finish the renovation in one night? There must be some trick involved, so I gave up the idea. It turns out this is the place of that Young Master Yan Xiao.
Looking at his appearance, he truly resembles a general rather than a bookseller; selling books for ten years wouldn't allow him to wear such an outfit.
After returning, let Bai Lie check to see if there’s any demonic energy; how could there be such a handsome person? He must be a demon, a male fox? Liu Huanxi thought, if he is a demon, then... will he come to exorcise?
“What are you thinking!” Liu Huanxi scolded herself, “Let’s head that way, it’s getting sunny.” She pointed to the side alley and said to Qiong Ying, “Girls shouldn’t be exposed to the sun. Next month when we go out, we must definitely bring an umbrella.”
“Yes.” Qiong Ying smiled bitterly, thinking of her moon master who could traverse heaven and earth—Qi Xiao Yue. The sun, she feared, might not be fiery enough; the rain, she feared, might not be heavy enough; the thunder, she feared, might not be loud enough; the wind, she feared, might not be wild enough. Only when it blows so fiercely that one can barely stand, can it be considered wind, she once said.
她正一愣神的时间，小巷里窜出了七八个黑衣人，堵住了他们前后去路。
“知道这位身份吗？识趣的就速速离开。”琼莺扔了一袋银子在他们面前道。
The few people did not speak and actually drew their swords.
Qiong Ying was startled and hurried to protect Liu Hanxi.
Several people attacked from both sides, and although Qiong Ying knew martial arts, she didn't dare to reveal her identity in front of Liu Hanxi, so she also didn't use her magical powers. However, the opponents were numerous, and she gradually found herself at a disadvantage.
Liu Hanxi has seen ghosts and demons, so she's not afraid of these few people. She thinks that while Qiong Ying is holding them off, she should quickly return to the main road to seek help.
Just as she is about to run back, she sees a steel knife swinging straight toward her. She instinctively shrinks her head, but the opponent is skilled in martial arts, and simply shrinking her head won't allow her to dodge; she can only close her eyes and wait for death.