Chapter 114 Fifty Villas

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After all, the construction of the villa was progressing rapidly, and before long, the workers found themselves without a source of income again. "Sister Gu, what's with that expression? Can't we build villas here?" Seeing Gu Fangxia's anxious face, Xia Liu asked with puzzlement. "No, no, a five-story villa can be built, but it all depends on your design," Gu Fangxia said, pulling herself together. Although the construction of villas was quick, the profit was substantial, and the workers liked this kind of workload. She was worried about where to drum up business after the construction was completed… "Speaking of designs, I could come up with some plans. I just want to know, how much would it cost to build forty-five villas?" Xia Liu nodded in satisfaction. Since Gu Fangxia could handle it, what was probably lacking now was money. "How many did you say?" Gu Fangxia thought she must have heard wrong and stared intently at Xia Liu as she asked. "Let's make it fifty, a round number is easier to calculate," Xia Liu thought aloud. Although there weren't fifty households in the village, there would undoubtedly be more people coming in the future. For the sake of the next generation, fifty villas would definitely be too few. Furthermore, he had another idea; if he really pulled off his initial plan, he would definitely need to build a few more houses for accommodation. "Oh my! It's actually fifty villas!" Gu Fangxia couldn't stay seated any longer. Once the number was confirmed, she got up and walked around the table a few times. She fanned herself repeatedly, trying to cool down and calm her nerves. … Xia Liu didn't expect her to get so excited, but then again, it made sense - fifty villas would sell for several million or even tens of millions each according to the developer's standards. Even now, with him providing the funds and land, the construction costs were estimated to be high. More importantly, the workers under Gu Fangxia would be able to continue working without interruption, and their salary was a given. "Boss Xia, are you really not kidding me?" Even after trying hard to calm herself down, Gu Fangxia still couldn't believe it. Fifty villas, after all, was a colossal workload, much bigger than moving mountains and building roads. "I'm not joking, I'm actually planning to relocate the village to the seaside. Every morning, when you open the door, you'll be able to breathe in the freshest air and enjoy the most beautiful bay view!" "Uh, uh, uh…" Gu Fangxia closed her eyes, imagining the scene Xia Liu described. Waking up in bed every day, stepping out to the balcony with a ray of sunshine on her face. In her eyes, the glittering expanse of the sea, and in her ears, the sound of birds. Beautiful! Just like a dream! In that instant, Gu Fangxia was deeply engrossed in the Illusory Realm. She yearned so much to live in such a place herself, free of burdens and worries, even for a lifetime. Seeing the dazed expression on Gu Fangxia's face, Xia Liu began to wonder. Could it be that she likes that idea so much that maybe he should give her a villa when the time comes? "Sister Gu, Sister Gu…" "Uh, yes, I'm here; go on," Gu Fangxia said, hastily brought back to reality by Xia Liu's voice, trying to hide her embarrassment from Xia Liu. "I've finished saying what I wanted to…" "You've finished? Then what should I say?" Gu Fangxia was clearly still not fully back to her senses, and couldn't help feeling bitter. "Sister Gu, for fifty villas, what's the approximate quote per villa if I provide the design blueprints?" Xia Liu was honestly at a loss with her, absorbed in her thoughts just moments ago. "For a quote, you have to provide me with the design blueprints first. That way I can determine the building materials, and after calculation, I can give you a quote," she replied. "So, I'll bring the design over this evening, or you could come to my place, and we can discuss it together?" "Yeah, yeah, I've been wanting to see how you designed it," Gu Fangxia agreed without a second thought. On one hand, she wanted to see Xia Liu's design proposal; if it differed from what she had envisioned, she definitely had the intention to guide him. On the other hand, it was an opportunity to score a free meal, considering the food in the work shed surely couldn't compare to what he had at home. As the two walked along the village path, the villagers greeted them warmly. "Xia Liu and Manager Gu really make a great couple." "Yes, if Manager Gu married Xia Liu, we'd have another daughter-in-law from out of town in our village." "But what about Xiaoxue if Xia Liu really marries Manager Gu?" "That's easy to handle, just marry both, it's not like we've never seen that before..." Walking ahead, Xia Liu almost stumbled and fell, at a loss for words in response to the villagers' comments. Gu Fangxia, who obviously didn't have Xia Liu's keen hearing, walked on eagerly, imagining the beautiful seaside house in her mind. Finally, with his hearing intentionally lowered, Xia Liu and Gu Fangxia made it back home. "Huh, where are Xiaoxue and Xiaoman?" Seeing the locked door, Gu Fangxia asked in confusion. "Xiaoxue went to a party today and got drunk. I had Sister Zhang take care of her, and Xiaoman went to school. Right now, it's just the two of us at home." "Just the two of us!" Gu Fangxia was somewhat shocked. Was Xia Liu hinting at something!!! Could it be that his fifty villas were a lie? Was he intentionally having her come over, knowing the road would soon be finished, and then planning to have her and the workers leave? Ah!!! The more Gu Fangxia thought about it, the more anxious she became, wondering what Xia Liu really meant... If Xia Liu knew about the turmoil in Gu Fangxia's mind, he would surely be shocked; his simple words had led to such profound speculation! Indeed, a woman's mind is no simple thing, incredibly complicated. Having Gu Fangxia watch TV at home, Xia Liu opened the fridge, took out some ingredients, and busied himself in the kitchen. "Is this guy planning to poison the food!" "He must be adding some kind of knockout drug!" The more she watched, the more anxious Gu Fangxia became. She regretted following Xia Liu home. However, if she left now and the fifty villas turned out to be real, she'd appear rude. Anxious. Anxious. Anxious... Amidst her anxiety, an hour passed, and the sky gradually darkened. On the dining table, three dishes and a soup looked bright and colorful enough to make one's mouth water. But Gu Fangxia dared not touch it, worried that Xia Liu had indeed drugged the food, potentially destroying her twenty plus years of wisdom on a single dish. "Sister Gu, is it because my cooking doesn't taste good?" Xia Liu asked awkwardly, seeing that Gu Fangxia still hadn't picked up her chopsticks. "No, no, it looks delicious. It's just that in my family, we have a tradition to pray before we eat. Okay, I'm going to start eating now." Having said that, Gu Fangxia picked up her chopsticks and began to nibble carefully where Xia Liu had served himself. "Wow! Why is this so delicious!" The moment she tasted the food, Gu Fangxia felt as if she had discovered a new world. Exclaiming in admiration, she abandoned all the worries that had been in her mind and started wolfing down the food. Xia Liu smiled and kept quiet. How could it possibly not be delicious when he had added Water Spirit Energy while cooking, which enhanced the nutrients of the ingredients, and combined that with his own culinary skills? This meal could conquer any food lover anywhere.

Chapter 114 Fifty Villas

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