Chapter 376: 376: Preparing to Move into the New Home

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Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Preparing to Move into the New Home Seeing Li Dazhuang and Gu Yi squatting in front of the construction site of the factory, Xia Liu stopped the car and went over to greet them. Gu Yi was now his father-in-law, after all, so he ought to give him a warm welcome. “Brother Xia Liu, you’re back.” “Yep, got in last night. Everything’s going smoothly with the project, I hope?” Xia Liu nodded. With him not in the village, he had entrusted everything to Li Dazhuang. He was really thankful to this guy. “Yep, everything is very smooth. With Uncle Gu here, it’d be hard even if we wanted to have problems.” “Heh, I definitely believe that. Uncle Gu’s years of experience aren’t a joke.” “Hehe, Xia Liu, you flatter me too much,” said Gu Yi modestly, but the confidence on his face was something no newcomer could display. “By the way, Brother Xia Liu, following your advice last time, I only sold half of the Osmanthus Wine to Yang Tian and Huang Yilong, and I’ve taken care of it.” “Hmm, very good. So how many bottles of the Osmanthus Wine are packaged up now?” Xia Liu asked with a nod and a smile. “About five thousand bottles now.” “Five thousand bottles, if it all sells, that’s fifty million. Not bad at all,” Xia Liu nodded in satisfaction. “Pfft!” Gu Yi, who had been taking a deep drag of his old cigarette, couldn’t help but spit it out. He had visited the winery and knew the process of making Osmanthus Wine, which had virtually no cost. It could be said that Xia Liu had made a net profit of fifty million in just a few days. However, to Xia Liu, making fifty million in a few days was merely considered ‘not bad’… “Uncle Gu, it’s about time for a break. Let the guys rest and have a meal; let’s go have a few drinks,” offered Xia Liu. “No, no, it’s only ten-thirty right now. We should at least work until twelve,” Gu Yi decisively refused Xia Liu’s suggestion. Although he wanted to go, he had his principles. Even though Xia Liu was involved with his daughter, work and life needed to be kept separate; otherwise, the rules would be in disarray. “Alright then, Dazhuang, when you and Uncle Gu finish work at twelve, drive over to my place.” “Okay, see you later.” Watching Xia Liu leave, Gu Yi couldn’t help but feel touched, his daughter had indeed found a suitable husband. Although Xia Liu had somewhat more women, he was capable, personable, and everything he did was reasoned and principled, far better than those rich second-generation young men. Moreover, Gu Yi had learned from Li Dazhuang that the reason Xia Liu had started this silk factory was to increase the income of nearby farmers. As for profit, neither he nor the Osmanthus Group’s planners had thought about it. Because of this, Gu Yi truly understood that Xia Liu not only had a sense of responsibility but also an unmatched level of compassion. After driving back to Osmanthus Village, Xia Liu went to the hill where the Osmanthus Chickens were bred and personally caught a few. Then he went into the forest to pick fresh wild vegetables and herbs for cooking the Osmanthus Chicken. In the end, he also took a thirty-pound plastic jug to the winery and filled it to bring back. The appearance of Xia Liu at the winery, where everyone was working, almost caused them to scream in excitement. In recent days, all of them had benefited from the Osmanthus Wine, and their bodies had become substantially healthier. After greeting everyone, Xia Liu hurried home to cook. He had to personally treat Li Dazhuang, and he couldn’t leave out his future father-in-law, Gu Yi. To Xia Liu’s surprise, during the cooking process, Gu Fangxia suddenly appeared at the kitchen doorway. “Sister Gu, shouldn’t you be cultivating right now?” “Just now, Lili was explaining the Cultivator’s Technique to us. We couldn’t remember too much, so Lili told us to rest and digest it and continue in the evening. I had nothing to do back in town, so I thought I’d come back to the village to take a look.” “I see, well then, hurry and wash your hands, it’s almost time to eat.” Xia Liu nodded. It was his first time encountering a Cultivator’s Technique, and even with a guide, it would take several days for Xiao Bai to learn it all. “I saw a car outside, and I thought it wasn’t you. Why did you think of coming home to cook?” While washing her delicate hands, Gu Fangxia asked. “Because I’m inviting your dad for a drink. Where else would I be if not at home?” “Ah! My dad! Does he know about us?” Gu Fangxia asked in surprise. “Of course, he does. I told him a while back,” Xia Liu said, shrugging nonchalantly. “This is bad, this is really bad. The day before yesterday, I was still fooling my parents, and you, you told them without even giving me a heads up!” “It’s fine. Uncle Gu and Auntie probably almost died laughing at the time.” “You dare to make fun of me!” Gu Fangxia was about to hit Xia Liu when a horn sounded at the door. Gu Fangxia immediately ran into the house, setting the table like a daughter-in-law. Upon entering the house and seeing his daughter doing this, Gu Yi couldn’t help but smile. “Fangxia, what a coincidence, you’re also here.” “Yes, I came to report the progress of the villa to Xia Liu,” Gu Fangxia still didn’t dare admit her relationship with Xia Liu in front of her father. “By the way, Sister Gu, how’s the villa project going?” Xia Liu, who came out of the kitchen with dishes, became puzzled upon hearing what Gu Fangxia said. He had checked it out last time and it seemed almost done, so it should be completed by now, right? “The villa district was completed three days ago, but since you weren’t here, I didn’t say anything.” “Oh, it’s finished?” Xia Liu’s heart jumped. The big project that took months had actually been completed. That means everyone can move into the villas whenever they’re ready! “It’s all finished,” Gu Fangxia said seriously. “Haha! That’s great; we’ll have to pick a day to move in,” Xia Liu said with a beaming smile. What began as a small, inconspicuous plan had now come to fruition! With this move, Osmanthus Village might well be the most prosperous village in the county. “You’re impressive. Here, Xia Liu, your uncle toasts to you,” Gu Yi said as he clinked glasses with Xia Liu as soon as the meal started. In truth, he was craving the Osmanthus Wine; it was, after all, fifty thousand a bottle. Now, with thirty jin under the table, how could Gu Yi possibly be polite. “Dazhuang, when you go back tonight, tell Uncle Li that we are moving into the villas in three days,” Xia Liu said to Li Dazhuang, clapping him on the shoulder after a few rounds of drinks. “Brother Xia Liu, isn’t this a bit rushed? Didn’t we just talk about picking an auspicious day?” “Yes, I checked. Three days from now is an auspicious day according to the almanac, perfect for moving into a new home.” “Pfft! Which calendar says that…” Gu Fangxia, who was sitting by the side, couldn’t bear to watch anymore; Xia Liu was completely disregarding common practice. For moving to a new home, most people would consult an Earth Daoist for an auspicious date, even inviting one to their home. “Okay, it’s not written anywhere, but the sooner we move, the sooner we can enjoy it. A peaceful and happy life is inevitable, and you don’t need to check to know that,” Xia Liu replied. “Haha! Well said! We should be free and easy, live as we wish. That’s the happiest life. Fangxia, you should learn more from Xia Liu,” Gu Yi praised Xia Liu outright, now finding him very pleasing no matter how he looked. Li Dazhuang didn’t delay and called his old man right away to share the news about moving into the new homes…

Chapter 376: 376: Preparing to Move into the New Home

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