Song Yinsheng smiled gently and patted her head.

“Qiaoqiao, your father is not as rich as your mother. Your grandfather used to be a ragpicker. Your grandfather and I will sort through some old items and give them to you.”

Yan Qiao quickly said, "Mom and Dad, it's not that I feel burdened, but that I have too much, and I'm afraid I won't have the motivation to work hard..."

She's feeling a bit giddy right now and wants to just give up completely.

Yan Shu chuckled, "So what if you're not motivated? It's not like we can't afford to support you."

“But you’re all so rich, and Dad’s still a university professor. If I want to go to university in the future, I’ll definitely need a respectable job.”

Song Yinsheng nodded, "Qiaoqiao's idea is good. Shining brightly in her work not only realizes her personal value but also contributes to society."

Yan Shu said, "I told Qiaoqiao because I trust her. She is excellent and has enough self-control."

Yan Qiao covered her face, "I really didn't."

Yan Shu and Song Yinsheng exchanged a smile. "Even if you don't have it, our money is enough for you to squander for several lifetimes."

After taking a stroll around the courtyard, Song Yinsheng suddenly suggested, "Qiaoqiao, since you feel no pressure, then Dad will give you a task."

"What mission?"

“Renovate this courtyard house and transform it into your preferred style. It belongs to you now, and you can even tear it down and rebuild it. But your parents won't give you the money for the renovation; you'll have to earn it yourself. Renovate whatever you earn.”

Yan Qiao's eyes lit up, "Once it's renovated, I'll bring my parents here, and the three of us can retire here!"

Yan Shu: "...At your age, you can't be called retired, can you?"

Yan Qiao covered her mouth, oh dear, she accidentally blurted out what was on her mind.

"Hehe, I'll take care of my parents in their old age."

After sitting in the courtyard for a while, Yan Shu and Song Yinsheng left first, leaving her to think about how to plan things out.

Soon, Yan Qiao thought of someone.

Pei Xiang.

Yan Qiao: [You previously suggested I post vlogs. How about I create a house renovation account?]

Pei Xiang replied quickly: 【Are you renovating your house? There are so many similar accounts now, it might be a bit difficult to get started… Oh no, you have a fan base, so it should be alright.】

Yan Qiao: [My parents just gave me an apartment. It's a bit big, but also a bit run-down. They said I have to pay for the renovations myself, but I want to earn money.]

Pei Xiang laughed, "How much does it cost to renovate a run-down house? Where is it located? I have a friend who owns a renovation company. I'll ask him to come and take a look. I can cover all the renovation costs for you, no problem."

Yan Qiao sent her an address. Looking at the nearly 1,000-square-meter courtyard house, she felt too embarrassed to let Pei Xiang cover the renovation costs.

Pei Xiang arrived quickly, bringing her friends over in the afternoon.

"Yan Qiao, this is my friend Ying Tiantian."

Yan Qiao: "Sweetie?"

"Sister, you can't distinguish between level and oblique tones, it's the 'Tian Tian' in 'Tian Tian Xiang Shang' (天天向上, meaning 'to strive for progress every day')." Ying Tian Tian was obviously not the first time someone had called her Tian Tian, ​​so she didn't seem to care much.

Yan Qiao shook his hand. "Hello, I'm Yan Qiao."

Ying Tiantian smiled and said, "I've long admired your name."

He glanced at the door behind Yan Qiao and let out a shout.

"Sister, is this a courtyard house?"

Pei Xiang rolled her eyes at him, "You're older than her, so don't call her 'sister'."

Ying Tiantian ignored her, saying, "What do you know? I'm just showing respect to Sister Qiao."

Yan Qiao didn't pay any attention and led them inside.

"Yes, it's a courtyard house. My parents just transferred the property to me."

Ying Tiantian exclaimed, "No wonder she's a second-generation landlord! She's so generous. Courtyard houses in this area aren't cheap. Yours must be several hundred square meters, right?"

Upon reaching the screen wall, Yan whispered, "Over nine hundred square meters."

Ying Tiantian and Pei Xiang stopped in their tracks at the same time.

"How much...how much?" Ying Tiantian asked in astonishment.

Yan Qiao repeated, "Over 900 square meters, I already said it, this house is both big and dilapidated."

Ying Tiantian: "...Didn't you boast to them that you would cover their renovation costs?"

Pei Xiang made a zipping gesture. "I didn't say that."

She doesn't have the money for over 900 square meters.

Ying followed Yan Qiao around every day and found that the back room was filled with a lot of miscellaneous items, most of which were old objects.

Wooden canopy bed, carved dressing table, various wooden boxes, all bearing the marks of time.

“This courtyard house must be quite old. Look at these, most of them are probably antiques. Sister Qiao, if you want to renovate, I don’t recommend tearing down and rebuilding the courtyard house. We can make use of these old things and renovate them.”

Renovation is cheaper and retains the original features.

Yan Qiao nodded. "I want to add a floor to the back building and make it a two-story Chinese-style villa so my parents can come and retire here. I also want to add a basement, preferably a wine cellar, so I can make my own wine. The courtyard doesn't need design; I plan to grow my own flowers and vegetables."

You should take out your notebook every day to write down her needs, and the two of you can talk about them as you walk.

Pei Xiang exclaimed in surprise, "Qiaoqiao, you can even brew wine!"

"Yes, I can do a lot of things. Besides brewing wine, I can also make my own rouge and face powder, raise silkworms, reel silk, and weave cloth. I can do everything without any difficulty."

Those ten lifetimes with the Time and Space Bureau weren't for nothing.

Pei Xiang's eyes brightened slightly as a flash of inspiration struck her.

"I know what you can do! Since you're so good at so many things, why can't you make these videos?"

Yan Qiao was taken aback. "What are you filming? Brewing wine? Will anyone even watch this?"

"Of course! Modern people face a lot of pressure and all flock to fast-paced cities. When people are physically and mentally exhausted, they yearn for a retirement life in the countryside. Just imagine, getting up every morning, having a leisurely breakfast, picking some fresh fruit from the vegetable garden or orchard, and then cooking a meal yourself when you get back—what a wonderful retirement life that would be!"

Yan Qiao nodded, "That's exactly how I wanted to retire."

Pei Xiang continued, "Furthermore, many ancient skills have been lost with the development of technology. For example, as you mentioned, silkworm rearing, silk reeling, and weaving are now mostly replaced by machines, and purely handmade crafts are becoming increasingly rare. Making this kind of video can be considered a kind of cultural revival. I think it should attract more viewers if it's posted in conjunction with a video of house renovation."

Yan Qiao had a sudden inspiration, "I know the account's location, so I'll just find a retirement haven hidden in a fast-paced city!"

Ying Tiantian roughly understood her needs, and then asked, "What is your renovation budget?"

Yan Qiao: "...There's no budget. You figure it out yourself. I don't have any money right now anyway."

Ying Tiantian: "...This house of yours is worth at least hundreds of millions, and you're telling me you don't have any money?"

"Please, even if this courtyard house is valuable, would I sell it? I'm focused on building up my account to make money!"

Pei Xiang immediately said, "I know there's a variety show that's currently casting guests. Do you want to participate? There's even a fee."

What variety show?

"Call it 'My Mansion'!"

Yan Qiao: "...Do you think this can be called a mansion?"

Pei Xiang said, "At least in terms of price, yes."