Restart the Disaster of Another World

In the next few days, the village began to measure the distance of the road. Since it was built by the government, they couldn't be too stingy, so they planned to temporarily make it a little wider than a four-horse carriage. This might occupy some land, and then there was another round of arguing. Land is not like money. It is the lifeblood of the farmers. Taking up even one point is a big deal. If they encounter a difficult one, it will be a matter of life and death.

These things have nothing to do with Jing Yao. He just wanders around the mountains every day and then designs his new house at home. He is thinking about whether to build a courtyard style or a modern two-story house.

At the end of the world, he had to migrate and had no place to live. He had slept in luxurious villas, farm houses, high-end hotels, and dilapidated containers. But those belonged to other people. Now that he had to build his own home, he wanted to build the best one.

"Jing Yao, is Jing Yao at home?"

Jing Yao was struggling when he heard someone calling him. He put his things into the space, opened the door and went out. It was Wen Qin, and asked, "What's wrong?"

"My father said you are going to build a new house, and we happen to be going to the stone mine to look at the stones. Would you like to go?" Wen Qin was followed by several people, all of whom were going to the stone mine.

Jing Yao nodded when he heard it. He was planning to pave the floor of the new house with modern floor tiles, and was looking for an opportunity to see what materials were available so that everyone could look at it together, rather than him figuring it out alone.

"Wait for me, I'll be there soon." Jing Yao returned to the house and took the bow and arrow from the wall. The stone mine was in the mountains. Although there were no large animals, there might be some small creatures that he could shoot down directly. Even if there were none, it would be better to carry it with him for self-defense.

After locking the door, they followed behind, and the group headed for the road on the other side of the rocky mountain.

The so-called stone mountains are a few mountains where the land cannot be used for cultivation and few trees grow. A large area is bare, so they are used by the government to chisel stones and sell them. Because it is under government control, except for merchants who come to buy stones, people from Wenjiabao rarely come here.

Jing Yao didn't know the way, so he asked a few experienced people to lead the way. He followed behind. Several of them were road builders who were specially hired by the village chief to build the road. They were not familiar with these mountain roads, so he followed behind to keep an eye on them.

Goods are often transported along mountain roads, which are relatively wide and flat, allowing two or three people to walk side by side.

"My dear brother, you have looked at me several times. Is there something wrong? Feel free to tell me." Walking next to Jing Yao was a young man in a long robe. He was very tall, about the same height as him, and looked gentle and refined. It was obvious that he was a scholar.

"You are Jing Yao, and I am Wen Qun's elder brother." Wen Yu looked at Jing Yao with some criticism. Although Jing Yao looked handsome, he was dressed roughly. The scholars of this era were always well-dressed and gentle at all times.

On the other hand, Jing Yao, a modern man, is still not used to dressing like that. Now it is the hottest time of autumn, and he is only wearing a short suit. He fits in well in the village because everyone dresses like that. But in the eyes of the scholar Wen Yu, it is a little indecent.

Although Wen Qun was not close to him, he was still his younger brother. When Wen Yu returned to the village this time and heard that Jing Yao was related to Wen Qun, he wanted to see what kind of person he was. He wanted to see what this kid, whom his father did not object to, was like.

Brother-in-law, this thought flashed through Jing Yao's mind, and then his attitude changed. It turned out to be "Mr. Wen, I have heard of your great name for a long time."

"I heard that Qun Qun gave you a purse." Wen Yu ignored his compliment and said coldly.

He couldn't say for sure, but he had never accepted a purse from his younger brother since he was a child. His father was the only one in the family who had received such treatment. His purses were all prepared by his mother. He had seen the embroidery on Wen Qun's clothes on weekdays, and the embroidery work was very good.

Jing Yao recalled the purse that the little guy gave him and nodded. This was the first time he received something from the opposite sex, and it was such a private purse. He couldn't keep it hanging every day for fear that someone would see it or that it would get dirty while he was working. Now he kept it well in his space.

Wen Yu became even more depressed after getting a positive answer. "Wen Li said you want to build a house. Where do you plan to build it?"

"I haven't decided yet. I want to wait until the road is measured. If there is no change, it may be located at the current site." These were not things that could not be said, so he told the truth.

"Yes. Just tell me if you need any help then." Although he was not very willing, Jing Yao was indeed a good candidate. Wen Yu knew that Jing Yao lived in the same village, so he was not afraid that Jing Yao would bully Wen Qun in the future. Wen Qun was weak in character and would not say anything even if he was bullied.

Jing Yao wanted to say that he didn't need any help, but then he changed his mind and took out the house design he had drawn and handed it to Wen Yu, saying bluntly, "Then help me see which house has a good layout."

Wen Yu didn't expect him to be so rude, but he still took the blueprint and looked at it. He was amazed at the first sight. Jing Yao's design drawings were very professional, the brushwork was neat, the colors were bold, and the details were also well drawn. An experienced hand could build the house according to the blueprint. There were just some strange pipes whose functions were unknown.

"These are two styles of architecture. I like both, but I don't know which one other people will like." The courtyard style is more in line with the aesthetic taste of people of this era, it is rich and grand, while the modern small two-story style is relatively cozy and the space is also well utilized, giving a feeling of small but complete facilities. However, the thing that is least lacking in building houses in this era is land, and there is no need to save it at all. He would draw this house type and you will find it unique and beautiful simply by looking at it.

Although Jing Yao didn't finish his words, Wen Yu knew that he was asking Wen Qun about his preference. Both drawings looked good, but it was a bit difficult to choose. "If it's Qun Qun, she would like this small two-story house. It's very unique, but it's a bit out of place in the village and too different from other houses in the village."

Jing Yao also understood that it was beyond the aesthetics of this era, and being too prominent was not a good thing. He thought about it and said, "I'll go back and change it."

"How about letting the two styles coexist, taking advantage of each other's strengths and making up for their weaknesses, and retaining parts of each," Wen Yu suggested.

"Oh, brother, tell me what you have to say." Jing Yao said as he climbed up the pole.

Wen Yu glanced at him and did not refute his words, but spoke out his thoughts.

During the rest of the journey, the two chatted about other things besides the house. Jing Yao felt that Wen Yu was very satisfied with him after he took out the blueprints. He was also willing to have a good relationship with him. After all, he was Wen Qun's brother. After communicating with him, he felt that Wen Yu was indeed a modest gentleman and someone who was very easy to get along with.

When they arrived, they looked at various stones. There are four main types of stones here. Marble is a common stone. It is made of rock pressed at high temperature. This stone is naturally simple, with fine texture, bright colors, and strong plasticity. It can be ground and polished, and has high wear resistance, with a service life of up to 50 years.

2. Slate stone is mainly composed of chlorite, mica and quartz. This kind of stone has good flatness, no color, easy processing, mainly used for house tiles, and the price is relatively affordable, and is often used in home decoration.

3. Granite is more common, it is composed of quartz, feldspar and mica. Granite has uniform internal particles, tight overall structure, and is very wear-resistant, hard, not easy to deform, and has a long service life.

4. Sandstone is mainly used for exterior wall decoration. Sandstone is relatively soft, has high water absorption, has good sound insulation effect, is resistant to weathering, and has no radioactivity. Therefore, it is more common on some exterior walls.

Jing Yao selected some marble and sandstone for paving the floor and walls. Wen Li and his friends were quicker than him. They had already agreed on the available stones, prices, and quantities. They came today just to confirm the writing of the contract and pay the deposit. Wen Yu helped write the contract, paid the deposit, and then everyone went back.

We returned along the same route and everyone felt much more relaxed. When we arrived at Jing Yao's house, Jing Yao invited everyone to come in and sit for a while, but everyone declined. After walking a few more steps, everyone arrived. There was no one at Jing Yao's house, and we didn't feel comfortable disturbing him.

Jing Yao did not stay for long. He just went into the house to get something and secretly handed it to Wen Yu, who was a step slower than him. "Take these packs back and try them. This pack is for Wen Qun."

Wen Yu looked at the oil paper bag in his hand and thought it was a snack or something, so he nodded in agreement without refusing.

What Jing Yao gave was not pastries, but the meteorite candies that Wen Qun liked. It had been several days since they went to the market, and he thought that Wen Qun should have finished eating the candies by now, so he used the oil paper he used to buy the pastries to pack the candies into two bags, one large and one small. He didn't dare to take the packaged ones because there were words on them and he was afraid that others would see them.

When Wen Yu returned home, his father and mother were waiting for him at home. Seeing him come back, they asked about his well-being. He was studying at an academy in the provincial capital and had a few days off every two months. He didn't spend much time at home. His father was a teacher at the academy in the town. Originally, his father was supposed to go this afternoon, but was delayed by something. He just happened to come back, so he volunteered to go.

"Why did you bring back cakes from the mountain?" Wen's mother asked curiously when she saw what he was holding.

When asked, Wen Yu remembered and handed the big bag to his mother, "This is given by Jing Yao, and the other bag is for Qun Qun." After that, he asked Granny Li to go to the back to call people out, and also called his younger brothers and sisters to come over.

Mother Wen, who was about to reach out to take it, paused, took it and put it on the table, and the expression on her face changed.

Father Wen didn't care about him. After the last incident, he also asked about Jing Yao. Although she was of a different surname, he knew his mother. She used to run and play with them when he was a child. But he rarely saw her when he grew up. She married far away. He heard that it was Jing Yao who fled here to escape famine.

Although he is the only one in the family, he is a capable hunter. Although there are several hunters in this village, I heard that none of them are as good as Jing Yao. He is good-looking and has a good personality. Wen Qun is too weak, so finding someone who has no parents-in-law above him can also protect him from being bullied.

Although after Jing Yao's explanation he thought that what happened that day was an accident, but looking at it today, Jing Yao also had intentions. As long as you have intentions, this matter will not be difficult.

When Father Wen opened it, he saw some colorful stone-like things inside, which looked like candy.

"Wow, so beautiful." Wen Lan had heard that her brother had returned and brought cakes, so she came over happily. But she was a little unhappy when she heard this. However, she didn't dare to tell her brother, let alone in front of her father, or else her father would be angry and she would be scolded. But seeing such a beautiful thing, she immediately wanted to taste it.

Wen Ling also wanted to reach out to take it, but she didn't dare. Father Wen saw the two children looking at him and smiled and told them to take it themselves.

Wen Lan took a yellow one, and her eyes lit up: "Orange"

Wen Ling took the purple one. "It's grapes."

Father Wen and Wen Yu each took one and put it in their mouths, and then took another and put it in Mother Wen's mouth. They found that they all tasted different, sweet but not greasy, and very delicious.

Mother Wen was fed one by Father Wen, and she did not stop him. After she ate it, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. Although their family was not a wealthy family, they were not poor either. They had bought and eaten some cakes and candies in the county and the capital, but none of them were as delicious as this one, with such a smooth texture.

"Jing Yao is no simple boy!" Father Wen nodded.

Wen Yu thought about the design drawings that Jing Yao took out and nodded. If he was just an orphan hunter, he shouldn't have such knowledge, nor should he be able to easily take out such precious candies.

"Father, mother, brother." Wen Qun was making clothes in the backyard when Granny Li suddenly knocked on the door and asked him to go to the front hall, saying that the eldest young master had returned. He hurried out.

"Today I went to Xishan to sign a contract and chatted with Jing Yao. Before I left, she gave me two bags of candy. This bag is for you." Wen Yu handed the small bag to him.

When Wen Qun heard it was Jing Yao, he did not refuse and took the candy, "Thank you, big brother."

Wen's father called Wen Qun over and asked him to choose one he liked. Wen Qun took a red one and put it in his mouth. Thinking of how Jing Yao gave him the candy, his face turned red.

Meanwhile, Jing Yao's family had guests. Uncle Zhangqiu and Aunt Zhangqiu came with the matchmaker to discuss the marriage proposal with him. Zhangqiu had already explained the situation of Jing Yao's family to the matchmaker, and the matchmaker patted her chest and guaranteed, "The three books and six ceremonies for marriage are all very particular and have rules. If you don't have an adult in Mr. Jing's family, if you trust me, I will take care of everything for you. You don't have to worry about anything else. I'm telling you, the matchmakers I've helped make all ended up being happy and having children around them. Don't disbelieve me."

Jing Yao was more than happy to accept the offer, so he readily agreed. After agreeing on the time for the next day's visit, the matchmaker went back to prepare the gifts needed for the first visit.

After seeing the people off, Jing Yao breathed a sigh of relief. This was the first time in his two lifetimes that he had experienced this, and he hoped to do better.

Jing Yao went to the town the next day and took back all the things he had decided on for the marriage proposal (wild geese, fawns, cakes, cloth, jewelry, pork heads, sugar, wine, tea). He picked up the matchmaker who lived in the town and went to the Wen family. When he asked for directions, he found out that passers-by were saying good things about him when he went to find the matchmaker. Matchmaker Li was indeed a famous talker in the town. She had talked about many marriages and they all came true. The most important thing was that these families were happy after marriage and had many children and grandchildren. Many people were very grateful to her, which made Jing Yao full of confidence in the marriage proposal today.

Because Wen Yu returned home, all the Wen family members were there. After lunch, the family talked in the front hall. They had two servants, one was Granny Chen who was responsible for cooking, and the other was Granny Li who helped take care of the children and serve Wen's mother. Because Wen Lan and Wen Ling were twins, Wen's mother could not handle it alone.

Everyone was stunned when the matchmaker came. Wen Yu didn't expect Jing Yao to be so proactive. He just sent the gifts yesterday, but he dared to come directly to propose marriage today.

"Although this young Master Jing Yao is the only one in the family, he is a capable man, and he is a good hunter. Although the house has not been built yet, it is already in preparation. We must build a big house with blue bricks and tiles, so that your Shuang'er can marry into it and become a young lady. Master Jing Yao knows that the Wen family is a family of scholars and they pay attention to rules, so he specially asked me, an old woman, to help him arrange this marriage. Mr. Wen, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly and beautifully." Matchmaker Zhou opened her mouth and kept saying good things, praising Jing Yao inside and out, saying good things in a better way, and good things in an even better way.

When Wen's father heard this, he was very satisfied. After a moment of hesitation, he agreed, but he said that the wedding date had to be set after August next year. The Wen family had already released the news that Wen Qun's marriage would have to wait until Wen Yu passed the imperial examination.

This statement was used to reject several marriage proposals. Although Jing Yao was very satisfied with this condition, if he married Wen Qun off too early, it would cause gossip. So he might as well do it later. Anyway, the village was going to build a road and Jing Yao's house was not built yet.

Of course, this time is not too far away. The three books and six ceremonies for marriage also need time to go through the process. Wen Xing's marriage must also be done in a proper and generous manner.

When Jing Yao heard that the Wen family agreed, he heaved a sigh of relief. His originally easy-going life became more motivated. As the mountain was about to be closed, he started going to the mountain more frequently.

The matter was settled and it was noon. The Wen family prepared a large table of delicious food to entertain the matchmaker and Jing Yao. Wen Xing also opened a jar of wine and asked him to drink with them.

The idea of ​​men and women sitting at different tables was not very popular here. Besides, there were only a few people in the Wen family, so the host and the guests filled up one table, so they did not eat separately. They also called Wen Qun out to eat together.

"You're welcome, Aunt Li. These dishes are specially made for you. Please try them."

"Jing Yao, you eat too, don't be polite."

"Oh, ma'am, thank you for your trouble. I won't be polite." Matchmaker Li started eating politely, praising the cooking skills while eating.

"Thank you, aunt." Jing Yao also picked up some food and started eating, occasionally toasting with Wen Yu and Wen's father.

The food cooked by the Wen family cook tastes great. The meat is fragrant but not greasy, with a burnt aroma. The tofu is also tender and tasty, and even the vegetables are crispy and delicious.

Matchmaker Li was very satisfied with the meal. The meal was so carefully prepared with good taste and color. She also wanted to please the two sons-in-law. If they were satisfied, the red envelopes she gave would naturally be heavier, and she would be very happy.

"Jing Yao, how about this wine?" Wen Xing asked.

"It tastes mellow and has a long aftertaste. It's a good wine." Jing Yao complimented.

"Okay, as long as you like it. I'll have even better wine when you and Qun Qun get married." Wen Xing laughed happily.