Chapter 36 contains 5000 units of nutrient solution...
The children's eyes lit up when they saw her, and they all crowded around her, saying, "Hello, Miss Lu!"
They adored this angelic Miss Lu, not only because she saved the entire village and gave them a new life, but also because she always had a smile on her face, was patient, and seemed very kind and approachable.
"Miss Lu, are these monsters?"
"Miss Lu, how did they start moving? Was the person sitting inside a powerful Taoist priest who cast a spell on them?"
"I think this is like a wooden tipping wheel or a balance scale—a kind of machine!" Xiang Xuezhi shouted. "You don't believe me when I tell you!"
"It's the Celestial Master!"
Ahri followed along, watching her friends argue and eventually start fighting, but she remained silent.
Xiang Xuezhi turned to Lu Xiaoqi with a puff of anger: "Miss Lu, am I right?"
Four pairs of eyes turned to look.
Lu Xiaoqi laughed and patted Xiang Xuezhi's head: "You're right, this isn't a monster or magic, it's a machine. It's just that it's not made of wood, but of metal. And humans have given it a new kind of energy, so even though it's so big, only one person is needed to control it."
"Wow!" The children's eyes lit up.
Xiang Yu couldn't help but ask, "Can even a woman control it?"
She is Xiang Qi's granddaughter, and she is already eight years old. Although she looks about the same height as a five-year-old today, Lu Xiaoqi thinks she is much more sensible than an eight-year-old. It is said that she takes care of all the housework while Xiang Qi is at work.
"Of course, there are many excellent female mechanics and designers in this world." Lu Xiaoqi had previously read in the news that women are often more meticulous, patient, and petite, making them adept at operating large machinery like tower cranes and hoists. Many construction sites specifically advertise for women, and their salaries are often higher than those of ordinary construction workers.
She told these things to a few people, and Xiang Yu's eyes lit up with admiration.
Three-year-old Ali and Xiang Xuezhi's five-year-old sister Xiang Liniang are innocent and unaware of the meaning behind this.
“By the way, you three,” Lu Xiaoqi gathered the three children except Xiang Xuezhi in front of her, squatted down and said, “How about you go to kindergarten next month? There are special kindergarten teachers there, and you can play with other children like you.”
Xiang Xiangyu and Xiang Liniang opened their eyes wide: "Miss Lu, shall we go outside?"
"Yes, I want to." Lu Xiaoqi nodded. "Are you scared?"
Xiang Yu blurted out, "I'm not afraid!"
Xiang Liniang glanced at her brother and said softly, "I...I'm not afraid either."
Ahri sucked on her fingers, completely unaware of her impending fate.
"Okay, I'll talk to your parents then." Lu Xiaoqi thought the little girls were absolutely adorable and really wanted to ruffle their hair. She then pulled Xiang Xuezhi over: "Don't worry, just study hard with the teacher first, and then you can go to primary school later."
Although I'm a bit old, it doesn't matter.
Xiang Xuezhi lowered his head and said, "Miss Lu, I want to learn carpentry."
Learning to read with a teacher is indeed very interesting, but Xiang Xuezhi still wants to become a great craftsman like his grandfather or Uncle Xiang Qi.
He genuinely enjoys carpentry.
Lu Xiaoqi spread her hands: "But there's no conflict between them."
Xiang Xuezhi looked up, his eyes filled with doubt.
“Look, you can learn more knowledge, and when you’re not in class, you can learn carpentry from your elders. Anyway, we don’t plan for you to get into Tsinghua or Peking University, oh, I mean the Imperial College.” Lu Xiaoqi didn’t think it was a big deal.
“But…” Xiang Xuezhi’s face scrunched up. “But since we already know what we’ll be doing in the future, why bother doing other things?”
“Hmm, that’s a good question…” Lu Xiaoqi tilted her head and thought about it, without laughing at him. Clearly, the boy had thought about it seriously. “Because studying is not just about getting a degree or life skills. To a large extent, it’s about broadening your horizons and gaining experience.”
Seeing that Xiang Xuezhi was still confused, she pointed to the excavator working gruelingly beside her, "If you study, you'll understand how this machine works. Maybe you can apply that principle to your carpentry work, wouldn't that be awesome? Also, there's a technology now..."
She vividly described the wonders of 3D printing to the children, but it sounded like gibberish to them.
“At that time, maybe your craftsmanship can be combined with modern technology, wouldn’t that be great?” Lu Xiaoqi rested her chin on her hand, looking forward to it herself. “Or you can stick to pure tradition, that would be great too. If you can also read books and broaden your horizons, I think the things you make will definitely be better and more likable.”
Xiang Xuezhi listened attentively to her words, his eyebrows furrowing and relaxing from time to time, clearly thinking as he listened.
“I don’t quite understand yet, but Miss Lu,” he solemnly raised his head and said to Lu Xiaoqi, “I will think it through carefully.”
"This child is so cute, acting like a mature little adult," Lu Xiaoqi thought with a maternal smile.
At this moment, Xiangyu tugged at her sleeve and asked timidly, "Miss Lu, can Sister Ying go to school too?"
She was referring to Zhang Ying, one of the few families in the village with the surname Zhang. Zhang Ying's parents were both dead, and she lived with her grandparents. Her grandfather was one of the few bricklayers in the village, and was known as Bricklayer Zhang.
Zhang Ying is fifteen years old this year, and she was one of the minors that Lu Xiaoqi had the biggest headache about how to place.
But after talking with Zhao Simin, she had already made up her mind and nodded immediately: "Of course. She can go to a technical school and learn a trade, but before that, she needs to study hard with a teacher."
If someone has a talent for learning, they could even pass the high school entrance exam through self-study and then go on to university. However, Lu Xiaoqi thinks it's unlikely she'll ever encounter such a genius.
Xiang Xiangyu nodded repeatedly upon hearing what she said, overjoyed.
She planned to tell her sister Zhang Ying when she got back.
The children said goodbye to Lu Xiaoqi and ran home as fast as they could.
Yes, that's their home now.
In the large courtyard in the middle of Zone 4, Zhang Ying was gazing intently at the washing machine emitting a deep, mesmerizing sound, her chin resting on her hand. Through the black, semi-transparent round lid, she could see the clothes inside turning left and right in rhythm with the sound.
These are the household appliances Lu Xiaoqi bought for them. In addition, she also bought a refrigerator and freezer to store food, a TV to listen to the news every day, and a washing machine to wash clothes.
Of course, she didn't buy them for every household; she only bought one refrigerator, one freezer, and one television, placing them in this public area. She did buy three washing machines, and specifically instructed everyone to shower and do laundry frequently.
Everyone assumed Miss Lu must be a germaphobe, so they meticulously followed this rule, showering and washing clothes every day. After a while, they even got used to this frequency.
Of all these appliances, Zhang Ying's favorite is the television, which is also the top choice for most people in Xiangjia Village. Their vague understanding of the outside world largely comes from television. It truly is a magical thing!
She still remembers the first time they all gathered together to watch TV.
As the black, boxy camera flashed a white light, a woman with unusually short hair but an inexplicably dignified air sat inside and said to them, "Good evening, viewers, welcome to the news broadcast..."
Everyone was stunned.
A few seconds later, the scene was utter chaos. Some people knelt down, some screamed and stood up, even kicking over chairs. Only Huang Si Niang and Xiang Da Zhu, who had been outside, could only laugh and cry as they persuaded everyone to come back. Then, Teacher Yuwen explained that it wasn't sorcery or magic, but a machine invented by humans. Only then did everyone gradually quiet down.
After a chaotic first experience, no one can resist watching TV.
However, after hearing about this, Ms. Lu was worried that their sources of information were too chaotic, so she specified the programs. The "News Broadcast" that they initially watched was among them, along with some documentaries. Her favorites were the episodes about the Earth and the seabed.
They live on such a round sphere, and the seabed is so beautiful and fascinating.
Zhang Ying pulled her thoughts back to reality... She had been thinking too far ahead.
The washing machine had stopped vibrating. She opened the lid, took out the clothes that were washed and were even somewhat dry, and hung them one by one on the hangers.
Zhang Ying was also assigned the task of washing and drying clothes every day. As a result, the washing machine became her second favorite item.
How could she not like it? Not only did it make her feel incredibly relaxed, but... She lowered her head and smelled the clothes in her hands; they had a faint fragrance. Zhang Ying had once heard people say that the wealthy families in the capital even scented their clothes with incense burners, and the ladies there always smelled sweet. Unlike their linen clothes, which always carried the smell of sweat and various strange odors, seemingly impossible to wash clean.
Every time she went to the city, she felt ashamed of herself.
But now, their clothes also have a faint fragrance, the floral scent of laundry detergent.
This made Zhang Ying feel a bit happier.
After arriving in this era, everything seemed to be good. The only thing that worried her was her future.
Getting married doesn't seem feasible. Miss Lu said that women here must be at least twenty years old to marry, and she still has several years to go. Besides, there aren't many young men in the village, and even fewer who aren't engaged.
Marry someone from outside the world?
No, no, no, even if Zhang Ying were bold, she wouldn't dare to think that way.
Should I learn something?
After watching TV for so long, seeing those heroic and extraordinary women on screen, Zhang Ying felt a surge of ambition, especially after seeing the new teacher, Teacher Zhao—since women here can work, could she also go out and work?
"Sister Ying, Sister Ying—!" Xiang Xiangyu's voice called out from afar.
......
"Did Miss Lu really say we can go to school?" Zhang Ying's friend, also a seventeen-year-old girl, asked San Niang with shining eyes.
Zhang Ying nodded vigorously: "Xiao Xiangyu came here specifically to tell me. She said that Miss Lu will discuss it with her elders. Those of us who are not yet married can go to vocational school."
Xiang San Niang: "What is a technical school?"
“Miss Lu said it’s a place where technical skills are taught, and there are many skills to choose from.” Zhang Ying nudged her. “So we should study hard with the teachers. Where have we ever had such a good opportunity before?”
Xiang San Niang rested her chin on her hand, looking at the clothes hanging in the courtyard. The sunlight shone down, making her look leisurely and lazy.
She said, "Of course I have to learn to read, but if I'm talking about learning a skill, why don't I just learn from the elders in the village?"
Zhang Ying exclaimed in surprise: "But... that's usually passed down to sons, not daughters!"
Xiang San Niang bit her lip, her eyes revealing a hint of defiance.
Her father, Xiang Dashun, was a carpenter. Although he didn't reach the level of a master craftsman as quickly as Li the Carpenter, he still had his own special skills. From a young age, Xiang San Niang watched her father and brothers do carpentry work, and her toys were the small pieces of wood that were sawed off. In their spare time, her brothers would carve small figurines for her.
Having been exposed to carpentry from a young age, Xiang San Niang developed a great interest in it as well.
She wanted to become a carpenter like her father and brothers.
But my father's craft was passed down only to sons, not daughters. It should be said that most craftsmen of that era did the same.
"What's the use of learning this?" Xiang Dashun said, both amused and exasperated. "You'll get married eventually, and no workshop will want a female carpenter."
Xiang San Niang knew that besides this reason, there was another very important one: they were all afraid that if a woman learned a skill, she would bring it to her husband's family, and the husband's family would learn it too. After all, it was not uncommon for an apprentice to starve the master. Therefore, they would rather pass it on to their daughters-in-law than to their daughters.
She made a scene with San Niang two or three times, but her parents, who usually indulged her, did not give in.
She gradually gave up hope.
Later, war broke out. One of her brothers was conscripted and never heard from again. The other brother went hunting in the mountains to get some food for the family, but was attacked and killed by a wild beast. Her fiancé from the next village was severely whipped simply for not bowing to a nobleman on the road while working in the rice paddies. He developed a high fever that night and died half a month later.
Then, they came here.
“The place is different now, and times are different.” Xiang San Niang recalled the past, a stubborn look rising in her eyes. “Now women can go out to work, maybe my father can change his mind? Anyway, I want to try again!”
She plans to fight for herself one more time.
Looking at her friend's determined eyes, Zhang Ying couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. She murmured, "I don't even know what I want to study..."
"You want to study!" Xiang San Niang said with a smile. "You're smart, studying is a good thing. Maybe there'll be something you like at that vocational school, and then you can go out and make a living."
Ms. Lu said that after three years, they will be able to choose where they live and work.
Zhang Ying immediately said, "Even if I go to study elsewhere, I will come back to the ancient town to work for Miss Lu."
Xiang San Niang nodded vigorously: "Me too!"
They felt a deep sense of gratitude towards Lu Xiaoqi and Qinghe Ancient Town. For all the people of Xiangjia Village, this place was a second life, not just a place to live or a transit point.
Zhang Ying: "Even if you want to learn carpentry, you still have to follow Teacher Zhao and learn to read seriously. You can't be lazy."
"Of course," Xiang San Niang said with anticipation. "I'm even thinking about being able to read books then, and then buy that cell phone..."
The two young women chattered away, their voices carrying from the courtyard all the way to the door.
......
Lu Xiaoqi led Chen Yingying, who had driven there, around the dormitory and showed her around, settling her into her office. Since there were fewer people now, everyone could have their own office. It was clear that Chen Yingying was quite satisfied with the dormitory and office environment, which put Lu Xiaoqi at ease.
Chen Yingying is definitely a professional. I only chatted with her for half a day at the fish restaurant that day, and she had already prepared a whole page of work plan at home in advance. One, two, three, four, it was all arranged very clearly.
"Boss, give me a priority list." Chen Yingying pushed the laptop towards her.
Lu Xiaoqi glanced at it and circled one item: "These two items are the most important."
Chen Yingying glanced at them; one was about recruiting, and the other was about designing a compensation system for current employees. She had no objections; these were, after all, the core responsibilities of HR.
She briefly discussed the former with Lu Xiaoqi.
Regarding the latter, she asked, "How are their salaries paid now? Where can I see the past records? I'd like to have a look."
She knew that before she and Liu Chan joined the company, a group of craftsmen had already been hired, including the head chef and cashier at Song's Fish Restaurant. Chen Yingying thought to herself that the company must have a set wage standard in place, and she couldn't just do whatever she wanted.
Lu Xiaoqi's eyes darted around: "Um... actually... they don't get paid anymore."
Chen Yingying: ......
She didn't understand, but she was deeply shocked. Are there really so many people in this world willing to work for others for free? Are they chosen ones?
Or is her boss just too good at bluffing?
Lu Xiaoqi spent a great deal of effort explaining the reasons for the current situation, which was nothing more than the usual rhetoric about poverty alleviation and remote mountainous areas. Chen Yingying, whether she believed it or was simply giving her boss face, listened and nodded frequently.
"Okay, I understand."
“In short,” Lu Xiaoqi emphasized, “although they come from mountainous areas and many of them do not have formal education, our salary standards will definitely be based on their skills.”
"Don't worry, boss. The evaluation criteria for craftsmen are different from those for ordinary employees." Chen Yingying paused for a moment and said with emotion, "Anyway, studying an ordinary major at an ordinary university is really not as good as learning a craft."
The world is constantly changing.
After explaining the matter, Lu Xiaoqi returned to the ancient town. She had to discuss the procurement of materials with Yuwen Kai and the others, and she couldn't stop working. When she returned to the office around 7 p.m., she thought Liu Chan had already left, but unexpectedly, he was lying on the sofa in Su Jun's office, scrolling through short videos and grinning foolishly.
Upon seeing her approach, he immediately sat up straight and cleared his throat: "I'm working overtime, monitoring account data."
Lu Xiaoqi rolled her eyes: "I thought you had already gone home."
She's not a heartless capitalist; she doesn't force people to work overtime.
Su Jun looked up from the pile of documents in his hands: "I asked him to come and help."
He didn't understand many of the terms in the document. Of course, he had learned how to use his phone to look them up, but some details still needed a detailed explanation to be clearer. Liu Chan, being easygoing, didn't suspect anything, assuming that Su Jun, being a Chinese literature major, wouldn't understand these STEM topics.
Su Jun smiled and said, "Brother Liu is a righteous man."
Liu Chan chuckled: "Brother Jun, not to be rude, but your way of using words is a bit strange. If anyone else said it, I would think they were pretentious. But it's quite good when you say it, it suits your temperament."
Lu Xiaoqi walked over and looked at the thick stack of documents in Su Jun's hand. Did he really need to write so much just to get a quote?
Su Jun noticed her suspicion and handed her the top one: "This one is enough."
Lu Xiaoqi, with her sharp eyes, noticed that the last few sheets were his calligraphy practice sheets. He was clearly getting used to writing with a pen, and although they were a bit clumsy at first, the ones he handed to her were already quite beautiful.
She couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile.
"You finished it so quickly?" Lu Xiaoqi was pleasantly surprised to see his work.
The list included all the necessary information for each company, such as their quotes, lead times, and payment methods. It also clearly indicated which companies she had worked with before and which she had only had contact with. She could almost instantly select the best option from the list.
Su Jun smiled slightly, concealing his merits and fame.
He'd done these things before, just under a different name. Besides, back then the higher-ups weren't pushing as hard, and there was no need to be so polite to the merchants—what? You say the Ministry of Works needs merchants to provide materials for its construction projects? As soon as that news got out, the officials in charge would receive a notification that very evening. They'd start taking advantage of one merchant after another, and it wouldn't stop for at least a month. A month later, they could leisurely submit a list to their superiors.
The company on the list was naturally the one that the boss had already chosen.
Su Jun often had a headache about this, because what the superiors decided was not necessarily good, and how could he avoid affecting the progress of the project if things went wrong halfway through?
So he really likes this way of working now, and he can adapt to even the fastest pace.
Lu Xiaoqi's eyes lit up when she realized she had actually found a top-notch assistant. She handed over the stack of documents she had just received: "Next, you can screen these documents and ask them what kind of materials they can provide. It would be best if they could send some samples."
These are the materials that Yuwen Kai and the craftsmen need, which she has collected. Ren Zhijiao's information includes many suppliers to choose from.
Just as Su Jun finished taking it, another stack of documents was handed over:
"And this is information on several network repair companies in Qinghe City..."
Liu Chan, watching from the side, just wanted to facepalm. His brother Jun was still too inexperienced. Since the boss said it was due tomorrow, it was bound to be delayed until the last minute. How could he finish it ahead of time? No, he had to teach him a few tricks in the future; he couldn't be so honest.
He couldn't help but interject, "Boss, you should at least get a computer for my brother Jun. He's been writing all day with a pen, it's exhausting just watching him. Also, we need our computers too."
Lu Xiaoqi slapped her forehead: "That was my oversight. Okay, I'll go shopping tomorrow."
She looked at Liu Chan and said, "I know you know a lot about computers, right? Then you can teach Su Jun. He used to study calligraphy and literature, and he hasn't had much experience with computers."
Liu Chan: ...He shouldn't have said that.
He took out his phone, obediently shut his mouth, and decided not to give Lu Xiaoqi any more attention.
Su Jun didn't seem to care much about the work he was assigned: "When will it be needed?"
Lu Xiaoqi: "Hmm... as soon as possible."
"Can."
As the two were chatting, they suddenly heard Liu Chan next to them let out a strange cry.
"Don't startle me so much at night, you're scaring me half to death," Lu Xiaoqi said, patting her chest in annoyance.
“No,” Liu Chan held up her phone and placed it in front of her, “the one you just told me about this morning, there’s a bit of a problem.”
Lu Xiaoqi's attention was immediately drawn to it.
The phone in front of me was playing a video, which was the clip of Zhao Feiyan bending over to catch the bowl at Song Sao Fish Restaurant. The angle was very clear, and the whole process was very smooth.
Accompanied by ancient-style background music, slow motion, and filters, Zhao Feiyan appears as an unparalleled leading lady on stage, gracefully performing an extremely difficult dance of life, radiating light from head to toe. Especially in that frozen moment, she calmly rises, then looks over, her beautiful eyes, though serene, captivating the soul.
It made people completely overlook the other diners and the unremarkable environment of the fish restaurant.
The blogger's caption was very simple: "[I was eating at a small restaurant when I happened to capture this scene at the cashier. I was shocked, and I'm going to shock you all too.]"
It must have been posted by those girls.
To be fair, their editing wasn't particularly outstanding, but when the subjects are dazzling, all the technical skill and post-production become mere embellishments.
"It will become popular!" Liu Chan has been working in the self-media industry for so long, and although his achievements are not particularly outstanding, his vision is still there. He said confidently.
He was astonished. Where did his boss find such outstanding individuals? They were all prodigies! He was even more glad that he had made the decision to join. Even if the ancient town didn't make money, he could easily switch to an MCN agency.
Lu Xiaoqi checked the posting time; it was this morning. In about half a day, it had already garnered several thousand likes, which was a very good result for an ordinary account with no followers.
She scrolled through the comments and found that most of them were just as shocked as they had been at the time.
Help! With this movement, I'll need to stay in the hospital for at least two weeks before I can get up again.
Hehehe, a lumbar spine injury isn't something that can be fixed with just half a month in the hospital. Be prepared to be bedridden for life.
I was originally planning to remake it, but since you've said that, I won't.
[What? You're telling me she wasn't rehearsing a dance and was just rescuing those broken bowls???]
[That waist is so flexible!]
[This isn't just about being soft; it also requires strength. Otherwise, you'd be in the hospital by now.]
[Does this young lady seem to have trained in acrobatics?]
The blogger replied to this: "[The young lady's friend said she studied classical dance.]"
Wow! Recalling the previous "green waist" incident, this young lady is just as amazing. Truly, there are hidden talents among ordinary people.
Of course, some people have doubts, after all, there are just too many professional nitpickers these days:
[One glance at the script.]
The comments section is full of praise, but why is this genius working as a waiter in a small restaurant? Is this another hidden gem waiting for its patron?
The blogger also replied to this: 【Want to bet with me? The script will kill your entire family.】
Lu Xiaoqi smiled as she read, but didn't scroll down any further.
She said to Liu Chan, "Should we increase its bandwidth?"
"I think it's a good idea." Liu Chan nodded. "We don't need to add too much, or it will look too deliberate. If things continue like this, this video will go viral."
Lu Xiaoqi: "You decide what to do."
Liu Chan picked up her phone and started working.
After he finished, Lu Xiaoqi took the two of them and then invited Chen Yingying, who had already returned to the dormitory, to go to the county for a late-night snack—the three of them each ordered a plate of fried noodles.
She was a little embarrassed: "...Please forgive me, there's not much late-night snacks around here."
There aren't even any barbecue places in this county at night. Lu Xiaoqi felt that opening one in the future would definitely be a good idea. If she weren't so busy and didn't want to be distracted, she would have liked to open her own place.
After finishing their late-night snack, she and Su Jun returned to Qinghe City. For now, they could only travel back and forth like this; once the ancient town opened, they might have to settle permanently in Anping County.
Exhausted during the day, I had no dreams at night.
The very next morning, she received the best news she had heard in a long time—the bank loan had finally been approved!
"Ms. Lu, based on the value of the collateral you provided, our bank will provide your company with a commercial loan of 100 million..." Lu Xiaoqi could barely hear what was being said on the other end of the phone; her entire focus was on that number.
One hundred million!
This was much better than she had expected. Originally, she thought it would be great to get a loan of 30 to 40 million, and before receiving the news, she even secretly lowered her expectations, thinking that 10 million would be fine too.
But now... that's a hundred million!
The bank then instructed her to come and sign the contract as soon as possible, and Lu Xiaoqi readily agreed. Only after she signed the contract did she begin to feel a sense of reality.
She finally has money!
Lu Xiaoqi grinned foolishly. She immediately started planning everything: water, electricity, internet, dormitory building recruitment, repairs, and renovations—all to ensure the ancient town could open this year!
Of course, she didn't forget to thank her senior, Zhang Jing.
Zhang Jing was also very happy. This was business she had brought in, and the collateral was of very high quality with extremely low risk. Her year-end bonus was practically guaranteed. Perhaps her performance evaluation would even help her climb the corporate ladder.
After congratulating each other, Zhang Jing revealed some inside information to her: "Actually, according to the information you originally provided, the credit line was probably only around 50 million. As you know, although the land in Qinghe Ancient Town is large, it is located in the county, and subsequent development will be more difficult."
Moreover, that ancient town can be described as a mess, a complete liability that drags the whole thing down.
"But the ritual you performed was highly praised by the evaluation company, which gave it an A grade."
The bank was optimistic about the scenic area's development prospects, so they increased the credit limit from 50 million to 100 million, which can be seen as a sign of their goodwill—if the scenic area really develops in the future, they can attract more business, as this is a real big client.
"So don't thank me, it's all thanks to your own good work," Zhang Jing told her, secretly admiring her junior classmate.
Su Jun was woken up early this morning by Lu Xiaoqi to accompany her to sign the contract. He was standing to the side, observing with great interest the citizens around him who came to the bank to conduct various business.
If he were still in the Song Dynasty, and heard someone say that you could earn interest simply by depositing money in a money exchange, and then withdraw and use it all over the country with just one card, and that the money exchanges run by the imperial court could even provide low-interest loans to private enterprises, he would definitely laugh out loud and think that person was probably dreaming.
He is trying to understand this fantastical and vast financial system.
Zhang Jing glanced at him furtively, nudged Lu Xiaoqi's shoulder, and whispered, "Your taste is much better this time than before."
Lu Xiaoqi was bewildered: "...Huh?"
She glanced at Su Jun, then at Zhang Jing, sweat beading on her forehead. She quickly explained, "It's not what you think! He's my... top assistant!"
Zhang Jing looked at her suspiciously, then clicked her tongue and said quietly, "Fine, it's good to be a rich woman."
Lu Xiaoqi burst into laughter.
Su Jun turned around and vaguely realized that he seemed to have become the topic of conversation between the two of them. The women here were much bolder than the young ladies of the Song Dynasty. On the street, he often encountered women secretly glancing at him, taking pictures of him, and some even boldly coming up to ask for his phone number.
The old antique from the Song Dynasty said he was already used to it.
With money, Lu Xiaoqi walked with a brisk pace, and her work efficiency for the rest of the day was as if divinely inspired.
She quickly selected a water and electricity engineering company from the information Su Jun provided, and that afternoon she took him to the company to negotiate the contract. Again, she used the reason of long-term cooperation to cut their price by three points, with the only requirement that the project start this week.
Both sides agreed, and everyone was happy.
"And the raw materials and network repairs need to be done as soon as possible," she instructed Su Jun, feeling an untapped energy within her.
Her emotions were so vibrant and joyful that they infected those around her.
Su Jun, who was initially overwhelmed by the stacks of documents, now felt that he could indeed look at a few more.
Before the two even got home, Lu Xiaoqi received a call from Liu Chan: "Quick, go online! That video from yesterday is viral!"
Lu Xiaoqi took out her phone and looked at it, her eyebrows involuntarily rising.
Wow, that video from yesterday has already received 200,000 likes.
However, having witnessed the creation of Nuannuanfeng's video with hundreds of thousands of likes, she was already experienced. While pleased with this number, she wasn't particularly shocked, casually remarking, "Two hundred thousand, right? Li Nuan's video was like that too."
Liu Chan, who has never had 200,000 likes before: ......
He felt as if an arrow had pierced his heart.
Although Lu Xiaoqi had to put on an act, she actually took it very seriously.
She noticed the video had a huge number of comments, over 20,000. Someone as familiar with social media operations as her could immediately tell there was something wrong... either some brilliant comments or an argument.
A quick glance at the comments section reveals a mix of witty remarks and heated arguments.
First, a netizen commented in the comment section:
[I'm a classical dance enthusiast and have seen many dance dramas, so I'm somewhat familiar with classical dance. This masked lady's skill is undeniable. Her move is called "Kicking Swallow," a basic movement in flexibility training, not only in classical dance but also in ballet and rhythmic gymnastics. The traditional "Kicking Swallow" isn't the most difficult move, not as difficult as the well-known "Green Waist," but this lady's "Kicking Swallow" is a bit different. I can say that very few people in the domestic dance world can do it now. Truly, there are masters among the people. As for how it's different, let me explain in detail. My family has prepared dinner; I'll eat first.]
Lu Xiaoqi: ......
Sure enough, she immediately received a bunch of replies:
[I took my pants off and this is what you show me?]
Congratulations to this lady for winning first place in the suspense contest!
[Haven't you finished eating in a minute? Are you lightning fast?]
[It's been five minutes, the dishes should be washed by now!]
It's been ten minutes, still no reply?
Lu Xiaoqi couldn't help but chuckle. She was also curious about what this unusual method was, so she quickly scrolled down and finally saw the commenter appear two hours later.
[Wow, you guys really were all waiting here. Okay, here I come!]
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