I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 266: Heartthrob

Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Heartthrob

He Shan was in good spirits, and his smile grew even kinder when he saw Rongrong who had come along.

Given the living standards today, the conditions here weren’t harsh, but they weren’t very comfortable either.

Especially the living quarters.

They were just a series of tents.

Luckily, it was already spring, the climate was gradually warming, and the weather was getting warmer as well.

Qiao Qingyu not only brought dumplings, but she also brought dipping sauce and two light side dishes.

The dumplings were packed in a lunchbox, and then wrapped in a towel. By the time He Shan ate them, they were still steaming hot. Qiao Qingyu poured him a cup of hot water, then let Rongrong keep He Shan company while he ate as she went to her Willow Wood forest.

Bordering the forest was a large expanse of barren hillsides, where Qiao Qingyu had intended to continue planting barley grass and willow wood this year, but her plans had been disrupted by the old man Wu Xiujie.

Missing spring meant missing a whole year.

Moreover, that detestable old man had contracted it for thirty years.

Qiao Qingyu walked further, her vision blocked by a hill. When she reached the top of the hill and looked forward, there was not a soul in sight.

Although spring plowing had passed, it didn’t mean everything was done. Outside the security line’s safe distance, the remaining farmland was not interfered with, meaning Wu Xiujie seemed to have no plans for this barren land.

Qiao Qingyu ground her teeth and stomped hard on the ground beneath her feet, regretfully walking back.

When she saw the grass, her mood improved a lot.

Perhaps everyone knew that it was not easy for this patch of grass to thrive. Although many people worked here, except for walking on specific designated paths for activities, no one trod on the other grasslands.

This was much better than what Qiao Qingyu had expected.

Then, she found herself standing on the steps leading into an underground space.

This space was more than ten meters high.

In those days, it was considered a large project.

It was said that they were gradually being transported to the Buddha Cave.

It was a pity that they didn’t have much material on hand, so comparing physical items and information was a difficult task, but it was also a challenge.

The shining golden Buddha statues of He Xuerong and Li Mingguang had already been moved and protected.

And then there were a large number of stone Buddha sculptures.

As for the scriptures, no one expected them to be preserved very well.

Qiao Qingyu just looked around and remembered the idea she had before coming here to build an artificial lake in the center of this grassland.

Qiao Qingyu smiled, her lips curving upwards.

Should she consider herself lucky or fortunate?

Still, she was very fortunate.

The treasure was discovered beneath her barley grass, so there would be absolutely no loss. Fortuitously, with He Shan by her side, many troubles were avoided.

And He Xiuyu was also there, naturally bringing the police in time. Otherwise, had others gotten to it first, to be honest, some items would surely have been lost.

We are all ordinary people, how could one remain indifferent to such treasures?

Sometimes, one shouldn’t underestimate a person’s moral character, but at other times, one shouldn’t overestimate a person’s resistance to money either.

So, after everything was taken care of, this underground space simply shouldn’t be filled in.

Just turn it into an artificial lake.

The pity was that this place was dry with little rain, and it was hard to say how long it would take to become an artificial lake.

At that moment, He Shan was already walking over here with Rongrong.

After receiving permission, He Xuerong couldn’t wait and ran to the underground passage ahead.

Beside her was Xiao Wu, and Qiao Qingyu just watched as Xiao Wu led He Xuerong quickly disappearing into the horizon.

They went down to that space.

Then, He Shan suddenly said beside her, "Qingyu, recently, Rongrong’s mother sent us a letter, saying she wants to take Rongrong abroad."

Qiao Qingyu was stunned.

In her heart, that woman shouldn’t have been in contact with the He Family anymore.

But now, why does she suddenly want to take He Xuerong abroad?

Could it be that after the initial passion and impulse, she finally missed her child?

That was also possible.

No one could live in the throes of passionate love forever; they would eventually return to reality...

But what did the He Family mean, and why did He Shan discuss this with her?

Qiao Qingyu, once faced with straightforward people, didn’t beat around the bush, "Uncle He, what do you all mean, do you want to send Rongrong over?"

"This matter, I haven’t discussed it with your older brother yet. It mainly depends on his opinion."

"The opinions of adults are certainly important, but the child’s opinion is even more important." Qiao Qingyu’s brow furrowed slightly. "Rongrong is very intelligent, much smarter than other girls her age. She has her own personality and opinions. I think this matter should prioritize her."

He Shan thought for a while and smiled, "If we prioritize her, she wouldn’t even choose her father."

Qiao Qingyu laughed, "Rongrong also considers this place her home."

Naturally, children should grow up with their father and mother.

But if the father and mother can’t be together and have their own difficulties, then it might be better for her to grow up here.

He Shan was busy here; people always came to report on work.

Qiao Qingyu knew that in about a month, this place would nearly be done; she took He Xuerong to check on her own land again.

They just turned around the fields, estimating that in a few days, the corn, wheat, and millet would begin to sprout.

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He Xiuyu didn’t return alone; he brought a team back and a trainload of tree species, all brought to Tenghai Research Base.

Qiao Qingyu hadn’t expected He Xiuyu to act so quickly and had no idea where he got them, but they were all suitable for growing in the windy sands of the Northwest.

Poplar, dry willow, Yulania, elm, mountain grapes.

In the evening, He Xiuyu gave Qiao Qingyu a plan that primarily focused on Barley Grass, Willow Wood, and sea buckthorn, along with the aforementioned trees, to create a multi-tiered greening system combining water, grass, trees, and shrubs to combat sandstorms.

Qiao Qingyu hadn’t expected that He Xiuyu would have such a detailed and thorough plan.

It was truly captivating.

But due to the limitation of jurisdiction and region, for now, He Xiuyu’s greening system could only be applied around the greening and sand control belts of Tenghai Research Base.

As for the entirety of Xichuan, to be honest, he really couldn’t reach that far.

But there was still Lu Ye.

This system plan, as long as Lu Ye agreed, he would share it with him.

Qiao Qingyu didn’t hesitate and said, "You don’t even need to ask. Lu Ye would definitely agree."

He Xiuyu felt a mixed emotion in his heart, and spoke with a smile that was not quite a smile, "You speak as if you’ve made the decision for him."

Qiao Qingyu rolled her eyes, "This is a great opportunity; if he disagrees, he’s a fool."