Chapter 145 - 145 Chosen, Right?
145 Chosen, Right?
When Liu Chi heard that Yang Gongbing was going to build a spray machine workshop, and that it had great importance, he often went to the woodworking workshop to patrol. Then, he thought of his father and wanted to use this opportunity to connect him with Yang Gongbing.
Hearing that Liu Niu had been chosen, the entire family heaved a sigh of relief. However, Madam Liu became worried. “If you work in the workshop and can’t take on other jobs, Chi’er won’t have enough money for his daily expenses.”
Liu Niu frowned and looked at his son. “I have three days of rest every month. I’ll take more work when I come back.”
Three days of work was not enough for him to take on larger jobs. He could only take on menial tasks, but how was that enough for Liu Chi to spend?
Madam Liu said, “Why don’t you not join them? Let’s save some money and send Chi’er to the academy. If he gets the dean’s recognition, he can still become an official.”
There were many people in the academy, and Liu Chi knew his own capabilities. He hurriedly said, “Mother, Father, don’t worry. My monthly salary has increased a little, and I’ve even taken on some book copying jobs. With the New Year gifts given by the students, I have enough to spend. You don’t have to worry. Father, go to the workshop and get familiar with the Lord. Perhaps it will be different for us next year. People will call you Madam and Master.”
Over the years, Liu Chi had also secretly saved up a lot of money. His parents did not know about it and thought that he had spent it all.
At the side, Liu Nuan hurriedly said, “And I’ll be the daughter of an official!” She would be able to marry a young talent of equal status and become an official’s wife.
When Liu Niu and Madam Liu heard Liu Chi’s words, they felt relieved. Madam Liu said with heartache, “Then pay attention to your eyes. If it is really insuffcient, get your sister to make more embroidered shoes.”
Liu Nuan looked at Madam Liu unhappily. When she thought about how her brother could become an official and how she could also rise up the ranks, she endured it.
Liu Chi was very emotionally intelligent. He patted Liu Yuan’s head like a good brother who truly doted on his sister. “Nuan’er’s eyes are even more important than mine. When Big Brother becomes an official, he will definitely prepare an expensive dowry for Nuan’er and let you become the girl that everyone in Woqian Town envies.”
Liu Nuan was extremely touched and quickly said, “Brother, you don’t have to copy more books. My hands are much faster now, so it’s okay to sew a few more pairs of embroidered shoes.”
Liu Chi was very touched and rejected Liu Nuan’s good intentions. He turned around and left. Madam Liu grabbed Liu Nuan and asked her to fulfill her promise to sew a few more pairs of embroidered shoes to save some money for her brother so that she could become the sister of an official.
Yang Gongbing deployed a lot of manpower and soon, the workshop was built.
On the day Liu Niu went to work, Yang Gongbing would definitely go too. Liu Chi specially dressed up well and rented a carriage before dawn to set off for the Jade Spiritual Mountain.
After walking for an hour, the carriage arrived at the entrance of the workshop.
When they arrived, it was already dawn. The surroundings were filled with commoners who had come to watch the commotion, as well as carpenters who had come to report with large and small bags like Liu Niu.
As soon as Liu Chi arrived, he asked around for the timing for Yang Gongbing’s arrival. However, he learned that Yang Gongbing had arrived the day before and was resting in Youjia village that was not far away.
He continued to ask around and learned that Yang Gongbing was related to Youjia Village. The people nearby often saw Yang Gongbing going to Youjia Village.
Liu Chi’s eyes suddenly lit up. He asked his father, “Dad, do you have any friends in Youjia village?”
Liu Niu even looked down on Zhao Sheng, so how could he be willing to interact with others? He said directly, “I don’t have any I’m close to.”
Liu Chi was anxious and complained to his father, “Why don’t you have anyone you are close to? Lord Yang is related to those workers in Youjia Village!”
Liu Niu was stunned. No wonder Zhao Sheng could come to interview them at such a young age. He was related to Lord Yang.
How could Liu Niu not tell that his son was blaming him? He said, “I’ll just get along with them in the future.”
It would not mattered anymore in future! In order not to miss out on that day’s great opportunity, Liu Chi quickly asked Liu Niu, “Dad, is there a workmate in Youjia Village that you remember the name of?”
Liu Niu said, “Zhao Sheng.”
Liu Chi took out the dried peanuts from his bag and the pot of hot tea that Liu Niu usually liked to drink. He said, “Dad, let’s go to Youjia Village to see your colleague. Give him some gifts and let him take good care of you in the future.”
Liu Niu looked troubled and really did not want to lower his head to a young man. Liu Chi lowered his voice and said, “Lord Yang is in Youjia Village now. If we build a good relationship with this workmate, it will be equivalent to getting involved with Lord Yang.”
Liu Niu listened to his son’s advice and walked towards Youjia Village while it was still early.
At the fork in the road, Liu Chi saw the three words on the road sign. “Brilliant characters! Brilliant characters!”
Such brilliant handwritten characters must have been written by Lord Yang.
Liu Chi immediately became nervous and excited. He quickened his pace with his father.
After a while, they walked past a small forest and crossed a ditch. Liu Chi and Liu Niu were stunned when they saw the village in front of them. They froze.
Every house had red walls and gray tiles. It was an amazing combination of art in gardening and rural countryside.
They could not believe that this was just a village!
Liu Chuan had been to the prefecture city for an exam previously, but he had never seen such a beautiful house.
After a long time, he reacted and his eyes were filled with jealousy.
If only he could become an official. If he could, he would definitely let his people live in a house that was like a peach blossom dock and be looked up to and respected by everyone.
Liu Chi and his father admired the scenery along the way until they entered Youjia village.
Suddenly, a big white dog ran fiercely towards him.
Liu Chi had been bitten by a dog when he was young. He was most afraid of dogs. With a whoosh, he hung onto his father and said in panic, “Dad! Quick, hit it with a rock!”
As soon as Bai Wutong came out of the corner, he heard Liu Chi say that he wanted to kill Xiaobai with a rock.
Immediately, her face darkened as she called out to Xiaobai. “Xiaobai, come back.”
Xiaobai grimaced and retreated. Liu Chi looked up and his eyes stopped moving.
He… seemed to have seen a fairy.
Bai Wutong had fair skin, exquisite facial features, long black hair, and a slender but proportionate figure.
Especially those lively black eyes. They were like the most dazzling stars in the sky.
Liu Chi’s heart pounded. With just a glance, he had fallen for her.
He firmly believed that only a woman like Bai Wutong was worthy of him and she was the woman he wanted to marry.
He came back to his senses and quickly jumped off his father. He pointed at Xiaobai, who was grimacing and looking fierce, and forced himself to calm down. “Miss, be careful!”
Bai Wutong looked at him coldly, but reached out to touch Xiaobai’s head. “Who are you?”
As Yang Gongbing often went in and out of this place, the originally quiet village became more and more lively. There were often some people who wanted to pluck the flowers and saplings in their village after entering the village. That day, two people had even broken into their village and wanted to kill Xiaobai. Bai Wutong felt that it was necessary to set up a gate for Youjia village.