Chapter 323: Building a House, Master Craftsman Ouyang Xun

As for marrying into the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion, they had thought about it, but in the end they could not do it.

I always feel that we are not a good match and I am afraid of being looked down upon.

The room fell silent again.

Chen Afu took a deep breath of cigarette and exhaled slowly.

"Let's just live our own lives. There's no point in thinking too much about other things."

"The second son's wife is very good to us. We should support her in everything she does."

Liu Lan agreed in a low voice: "Yes, considering my second brother's wife's conditions, it would be unfair for her to be a widow like this."

"Mom, I'm not saying anything, but my second brother has been dead for nine years now. My second brother's wife has always remained chaste for him, and she has done him the best she can."

Chen Zhang remained silent. She knew all this, but she just felt...

It seemed that she was getting further and further away from the second son's wife, and she was afraid that she would leave completely one day.

Xiao Ying was naturally unaware of the drama going on in Old Chen's family.

The next morning, the house became bustling with activity, and everyone was busy preparing for today's buffet.

The house was filled with tables, chairs and benches inside and outside, about eighty or ninety tables.

This is the first time that the entire Yingfeng Village has held such a grand event.

Ning Leshu also helped with the arrangements and was in high spirits, while Xiao Ying was delayed by the matters concerning the new house.

It turned out that after breakfast, Ouyang Xun came with two craftsmen to discuss the design and construction location of the house with Xiao Ying.

"Yesterday afternoon, I walked around the village and selected some suitable plots of land."

Ouyang Xun took out a blueprint and found a simple map of Yingfeng Village on it, with three locations marked on it.

He pointed out the three places to Xiao Ying and analyzed their advantages and disadvantages.

Finally, he added, "Of course, if Yiren has anything she wants, she can ask for it."

Xiao Ying looked at the three places and found that one of them was actually near the academy, less than 500 meters away.

She immediately smiled and said, "Here it is."

"This is indeed the most suitable place, pleasant and visually appealing."

Ouyang Xun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried that the place she chose was not suitable for building a house.

"The terrain here is flat, and the soil is suitable for building houses. There are also academies, medical clinics, and martial arts schools nearby, and it's not too far from the village."

This was the best of the three places he had chosen.

Xiao Ying smiled and said, "To be honest, I plan to turn this area into Yingfeng New Village. Every household will have brick and tile houses, and it will look like a town. That's why the academy was built here."

"Now that my new house is built here, there will be less resistance when I build a new village in the future."

Ouyang Xun was suddenly stunned, with a look of disbelief in his eyes. Xiao Yiren actually had such a plan?

To build a new village, every household also had to build a brick and tile house. This was a big project and cost a lot of money.

However, with Xiao Yiren taking the lead, this matter may not be impossible!

Thinking of this, he actually felt a little excited.

"You have great ambitions, and I admire you."

Xiao Ying said, "Your Excellency is too kind. In this case, I'm afraid I'll need your help in planning the layout of the new village so that the orientation won't be messed up during construction."

"Thank you for your consideration. I will do my best to plan a good new village for you!"

Ouyang Xun was quite excited. He didn't expect that he would have such an opportunity.

Given his rank, it is enough for him to plan the house on a daily basis. It is not his job to plan villages and towns.

Being entrusted with such an important task this time, he naturally would not miss it.

I swore in my heart that I must perform well and never let Yiren down!

"Then I'll trouble you, sir."

Xiao Ying was delighted. She had originally thought that if she couldn't find anyone suitable, she would do it herself.

Now that she has a professional like Ouyang Xun, she will naturally listen to his advice, which also saves her a lot of trouble.

Next, the two discussed the planning of the house.

Ouyang Xun provided seven or eight types of drawings, some of which were exquisite and elegant, some were grand and magnificent, some were luxurious and gorgeous, and some were warm and generous.

There were several types that Xiao Ying liked, but in the end she chose the warm and comfortable one.

She also put forward her own suggestions, such as using cement wherever it can be used, such as the ground and walls, and then painting or laying the floor.

Ouyang Xun had heard about the uses and benefits of cement before he came, so he naturally agreed immediately. He also wanted to see it for himself.

Xiao Ying also drew a kang, a biogas tank, a flush toilet, a shower and other things, which opened the other party's eyes and made him overjoyed. He immediately asked her if she could promote it.

"Please rest assured, Yiren, I am representing the Ministry of Industry and will never conceal your achievements!"

Ouyang Xun's eyes lit up. These things were so good. He could see at a glance how simple, convenient and clean they were. He knew they would definitely be accepted and loved by everyone.

I really don’t know how Xiao Yiren came up with this.

"Of course." Xiao Ying generously pushed the blueprints in front of him and said, "These are for you, sir."

These things are useless to her, so it would be better to promote them to make things convenient for everyone.

Ouyang Xun was immediately excited, his eyes turned red and his hands trembled slightly.

Xiao Yiren actually gave him the blueprints like that? Did anyone know how many merits he could earn with them when he got back? He might even get promoted.

He immediately stood up and bowed to Xiao Ying, bowing deeply.

"Ouyang Xun thanks Lady Xiao! Lady Xiao's great kindness will be forever unforgettable to Ouyang Xun!"

"Lord Ouyang, your words are too polite. Please take a seat."

Xiao Ying really didn't expect his reaction to be so big. It seemed that she had underestimated the role of these drawings.

Ouyang Xun took a deep breath, his expression became more grateful, and he also had more admiration for Xiao Ying.

It seems that it is no coincidence that Xiao Yiren was promoted to the seventh rank in a short period of time. She is not only a capable person, but also very generous. She really has a heart for the country and the people.

The two then discussed the furniture arrangement. This time, Xiao Ying did not make too many suggestions, as the ones provided by Ouyang Xun were already exquisite enough.

However, Xiao Ying wanted to use colored glaze on all the windows, which made Ouyang Xun feel a little embarrassed.

"Glass is expensive and hard to find. If we use all the materials, I'm afraid our budget won't be enough."

The emperor approved funds for them to build houses, no more than two thousand taels.

This amount of money is more than enough to buy things in Yun'an County, but if you use colored glaze, it may not be enough.

In addition to materials and labor, the main reason is that making furniture is too expensive, so huanghuali or red sandalwood is needed.

Xiao Ying smiled and said, "No problem, I'll pay for the extra money myself."

What she wants is beauty and comfort, and as for money, she has no shortage of it now.

"Then there's no problem."

Ouyang Xun also knew that this man was very wealthy. Not to mention the rewards from the emperor, the several workshops in the village were making a fortune every day.

Xiao Ying was wondering if he could set up a glass workshop.

According to the current situation, if this thing is manufactured, it should be very profitable.