Chapter 665: Helping Qian Niang Move

After seeing off these experts,

Several autumn rains fell in succession, each rain bringing a chill.

The weather turned cool in an instant.

According to procedure, these experts need to write a feasibility report.

Tian Shi is applying for approval of the tourism project in Xue County.

Only after approval does it become a legitimate project.

My mind started thinking, how to get the money from Zhou Jie—should be Zhao Jie—out of his hands.

Then invest it into the development of the Xue County project.

Without money, it's absolutely impossible; even if the approval is legal, it's useless.

As for the investment, I can only think of a way myself.

The road must be taken step by step, without rushing.

Shi Jinhe called, saying the house at Niushiling had been renovated,

asking me to come over and have a look.

I happened to be free these days, so I brought Shi Yong back to Niushiling.

Upon arriving at Niushiling, Qian Niang and Qiao Jie had already gone to the new house.

We went straight to the newly built villa.

The villa is very large, its exterior walls beautifully decorated. Seeing me and Shi Yong arrive, Shi Jinhe ran over,

"Brother, take a look— the floor is all marble, the doors are copper."

"You see there's a fake mountain in the yard, and a pond that can raise fish."

"By the way, I specially reserved a plot of land so that Qian Niang can plant vegetables when she has nothing to do."

Shi Jinhe explained the situation inside the villa to me.

I kept nodding as I looked.

Qian Niang came over at this moment,

"Er Hai, you see how well this house is built—how much money did it cost? Let me repay you."

I laughed,

"Mother, as long as you're satisfied, that's enough. This house is my gift to you."

"Have you looked inside yet?"

"I have, and it's just like in the city—bathroom and kitchen are inside, which is great, making using the toilet convenient.

Cooking is also convenient." Qian Niang said, smiling satisfiedly.

I followed Qian Niang indoors; as soon as we entered, there was a large living room.

The living room had already been decorated.

It was in a Chinese style, very imposing.

At this moment, Shi Jinhe pushed open a side door,

and said to Qian Niang, "Qian Niang, this room is specially for Buddha worship. From now on, the Buddha statues will be placed here."

Qian Niang laughed and said, "Jinghe's thought is really thorough. Ah, I've been worrying where to place the Guanyin statue—this room is perfect, facing south; Guanyin will surely like it."

I then followed Shi Jinhe to other rooms,

I was very satisfied; I hadn't expected Shi Jinhe to not only build the house well but also finish the decoration to perfection.

I said, "Jinghe, the house is fully decorated—let's move in today."

Shi Jinhe said, "Brother, okay, I'll follow you. Tell me what to move."

"Er Hai, let's pick a day— besides, I don't have anything to move," Qian Niang said from the side.

"Mother, I recall a high monk saying, every day is a good day, every moment a good time. Picking a day is no better than just doing it. Let's move today—Jinghe, go prepare the firecrackers.

Shi Yong, you and Qiao Jie go to the street and buy all the daily necessities and household appliances."

Shi Yong said at this point, "Qiao Jie, I haven't seen 【them】."

"No need to ask, Qiao Jie is at her own home—she's been watching over her house these days," Shi Jinhe said.

"Alright, I'll go find Qiao Jie."

"By the way, make sure to get everything Qiao Jie needs at her house ready." I arranged for Shi Yong.

"Got it. Brother, will you be living together with Qiao Jie from now on?" Shi Yong asked with a laugh.

"So much talk, Shi Yong—you really should go back to the hospital." I said angrily.

"Hehe, I certainly want to go back to the hospital, so I can run into Xiao Qi. Sigh, this life." Shi Yong sighed and walked away.

"Brother, what's wrong with Shi Yong's health? I heard he was hospitalized a few days ago; I was going to see him, but he's already discharged." Shi Jinhe asked.

"Idle. Shi Yong is just the type who likes to stay in the hospital when he has nothing to do." I said.

"Er Hai, what nonsense—who idles around just to love staying in the hospital?" Qian Niang laughed and said.

"Mother, let's do this: you go invite the immortals. Shi Yong has bought the daily necessities.

We'll have a meal here at noon.

People say the first meal after moving must be eaten at home, to bring good vibes.

"Jinghe, is the kitchen all indoors? Didn't you design an outdoor big stove?" I asked Shi Jinhe.

"Brother, I was just about to show you ahead. Look, what is that." Shi Jinhe quickly walked outside and pushed open the door of an annex.

Inside the annex stood a large stove that could only burn firewood.

Great.

Food cooked on the firewood stove is fragrant. Especially the stir-fried spicy chicken is most flavorful.

I happily laughed and said, "Jinghe, good brother, you've thought of everything thoroughly; I'll go buy chicken, and at noon we'll eat spicy chicken."

"Brother, because it's inconvenient to change gas cylinders in the countryside, I've prepared a wood-burning stove."

"We grew up in the countryside since childhood, and only food cooked over a wood fire is the most fragrant. I just want to go back to the past and have a meal cooked over a wood fire." Shi Jinhe said with a smile.

"That's good; today, Qian Niang will cook porridge over a wood fire for you, and we'll all eat rice cooked over a wood fire." Qian Niang also said happily.

After Qian Niang finished speaking, I had Shi Jinhe take Qian Niang to invite the immortals.

Then I went to the market to buy vegetables.

I had just bought the vegetables,

my phone rang,

I saw it was Yang Tao's call,

"Jianqiang, where are you off to again? I can't find you at the hotel."

"Yang Tao, I've returned to Niushiling. I'm helping Qian Niang move. You eat by yourself."

"No way, I also want to go to Niushiling." Yang Tao said willfully.

"Alright, then come." I could only say.

After hanging up the phone, I started boiling water to slaughter the chicken.

The phone rang again,

it was Xiao Long calling,

"Grandpa, where are you?" Xiao Long asked.

"Xiao Long, I'm in Niushiling helping your grandmother move." I said.

"Really, Grandpa, I'm coming over right now; I'm going with Fang Rui—do I need to buy anything?" Xiao Long asked.

"No need. I've already bought everything; you can just come over to eat." I said.

"Okay, Grandpa." Xiao Long said and hung up the phone.

I put down the phone,

the phone kept ringing nonstop,

it was Li Ming calling—what a coincidence.

"Brother, are you in Niushiling?" Li Ming asked.

"Yeah, brother, how did you know.

"our mother's house is finished; today we're moving—do you have time to come over and eat together?" I said.

"Yang Tao and I talked; she wanted me to accompany her to Niushiling, saying you were there. So I called you." Li Ming said.

"That's great; like this, you bring He Qing along, and Xiao Long is also coming over—we'll have a family reunion." I said happily.

"Xiao Long is also going back?" Li Ming asked.

"Yeah, his grandmother is moving, so of course he has to come back. Li Ming, come back and take a look—the big villa I built for our mother is really beautiful; I guarantee you'll like it when you return."

"Alright, brother, I'll ask He Qing; if she has time, I'll bring her back with me." Li Ming said and hung up the phone.

He said that without any excitement, what does "if she has time" mean.

This is simple,

I need to call Zhao Xiaohua, give Li Ming and He Qing the day off today so they can all come to Niushiling.

Everyone hasn't had a reunion in a long time.

Obviously this big pot can't cook the dishes anymore; I'll go to the restaurant soon to order a table of dishes,

and we'll all gather together for a drink.

I took out my phone to contact Zhao Xiaohua.

Zhao Xiaohua answered the phone quickly,

"Xiao Hua, the house I built in Niushiling is finished; today we're moving. In a bit, I want Li Ming and He Qing to come over to eat; give them two days off."

"Brother, this is trivial. Since you're moving today, what should I give you? Besides, I'll have my driver send you 20,000 yuan to express my feelings." Zhao Xiaohua said.