Qin Xingfu was really hungry. After dinner, he touched his stomach and thought that Shiyun was still in the laboratory. Since he had nothing to do today, he decided to make a few more musical instruments for her.

Seeing her practicing seriously, she took the board and made a violin, piano, etc. A day passed like this. Shiyun saw that she had made so many again. For a moment, she felt that she was so stupid. She was not proficient in the guqin yet. With so many again today, she suddenly felt tired.

"Why are you unhappy?"

Qin Xingfu thought she would be happy, but unexpectedly she looked depressed.

"My Lord, I am so stupid."

"No, you are quite talented. It took me three days to learn the pipa."

During these three days, excluding the teacher's lectures on history and music scores, I only had about three hours to actually practice. Of course, she would never tell me these things, as they are quite discouraging.

Shiyun found it unbelievable and held back her tears.

"Don't be depressed. Come on, I find your music score is a bit troublesome. I'll teach you a simple one."

Qin Xingfu picked up a pen and paper and wrote the musical notation.

"This is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, corresponding to do, re, mi, ha, so, la, si. It is a little different from the guqin's jiao, zhi, gong, shang, and yu, with two more pronunciations, fa and xi..."

Qin Xingfu was worried that she wouldn't be able to play these instruments well, so she first taught her some simple modern music knowledge. She had never studied it seriously. The teacher who asked her to learn a musical instrument said that she was very talented, but her focus was not on music. Her parents found many interest classes for her to try. She learned a little bit of everything, but was not proficient in it.

"That's all. Think about it more when you have nothing to do. You are now teachers. Besides, you should communicate more about music and stop shutting yourself up. After dinner, have someone move them away and clean up! My hands are a little sore."

Only then did Shiyun notice that Qin Xingfu's hand was injured.

"Sir, your hand is injured. Does it hurt?"

"It's okay, it's just a minor problem, just apply some medicine, I'm not that squeamish."

It was already late when Ding Zhao brought the food. After Qin Xingfu separated them out, there was no kitchen set up here, and she gave them a ten-day holiday from the school.

He had no choice but to cook for her at home. Thinking that Shiyun would be here today, he made some extra food and sent it over.

"Miss Shiyun is here too, sir, what happened to your hand?"

"I accidentally cut myself while making something. I applied some medicine and it's fine now. What's delicious today?"

"Today we have braised chicken and braised pork, as well as tomato and egg, braised lion's head, and a vegetable."

"well, thanks!"

"Sir, please take your time. When will the school over there be completed?"

Ding Zhao is not used to it yet as he has just arrived. Everyone is living their own lives and he feels like he has no place to use his skills. He just hopes that the university hall over there can be completed soon so that he can give full play to his strengths.

Qin Xingfu knew that he was not used to the current lifestyle.

"It's still early. You should adapt to the rhythm first and communicate with Wanda. The big pot meal for thousands of people is not like in the mansion. It's difficult to satisfy everyone. There will be students from all over the country. You should understand the tastes of each place now, and then think about how to command and allocate resources. It's better to write a plan and see."

Just listening to these things, Ding Zhao felt a headache. When Qin Xingfu was teaching him, he was always lazy, and now he has to make up his homework.

Shiyun covered her mouth and laughed secretly. This is just like what the adults said, God has his own way and no one can escape it.

Ding Zhao forced a smile and slipped away.

Ding Zhao quickly went to Wanda to learn from her. The two of them fried a few side dishes, added a plate of peanuts, and started chatting. Wanda said that she had half a year of experience as a school chef, and she was very knowledgeable.

"You really feel comfortable watching me. God knows how hard it is for me to feed three or four hundred people every day. Look at me, my head is almost bald...blah blah...it's really too hard...sanitation is a problem...blah blah...and they still say it's not tasty."

Ding Zhao heard him complaining most of the time and didn't give any practical suggestions.

"Wanda, I didn't ask you how difficult it is, but how to do it? Like at home? How many people do you need?"

Wanda was a little unhappy about being interrupted. She took a sip of wine, savoring it slowly, smacking her lips from time to time.

"There are 300 to 400 people here, and the cafeteria needs 20 people. Your side will have to be ten times as many. By then, you can be considered a centurion. So many people, it gives me a headache just thinking about it. When you ask the adult today, what did she say?"

"My Lord asked me to submit a proposal for the canteen, saying that people from all over the world will come here, and each place has different tastes, so it's hard to satisfy everyone. He also asked me to think about how many windows to open. I got a headache just thinking about it, and I suddenly missed the days in the mansion."

Ding Zhao's chubby face was squeezed together, like an ugly pumpkin.

"You, man, even though the adults have already given you a hint, why are you still trying to tease me?"

Wanda became even more unhappy and wanted to leave as soon as he was released. Ding Zhao quickly held his shoulder and said.

"My Lord asked me to come and learn from you. We have been friends for so many years. I know all the plans. I can write down the tools I need to cook, but I don't know anything else!"

Wanda laughed when she heard them say this.

"Haha...it's your fault for not studying hard. Now you're suffering! I can help you write the characters, but you have to go and see for yourself. This is called...what is it called? Oh, now I remember. Unity of knowledge and action!"

After hearing what he said, Ding Zhao had no choice but to nod. He hadn't even gone to see it, so how could he know what to do?

"Then you will be responsible for the adults' meals tomorrow. I will go and take a look. It's a deal. You will be responsible for writing it out for me when the time comes."

Wanda nodded.

"It's all right. Come, it's a rare leisure time. Let's have a drink together. Following the master, we servants live a more comfortable life than many rich people. Let me tell you, my wife is pregnant again. I hope it's a girl. She can learn one thousandth of the master's skills. Then I can die with peace of mind.

"Pfft, pfft, pfft, I want to live a few more years. But you can do it! This is the fourth one! I already have one son and one daughter, so I am satisfied. Congratulations."

Ding Zhao filled the glass with wine and they both toasted!

More than two months passed and Qin Xingfu had never left the house. Seeing that the First Emperor had no plans to continue using her, Li Si was very happy and worked even harder. He was busy every day, hoping to catch the emperor's eye again.

This year, the First Emperor discovered that he did not have to do many things himself, and the tasks assigned to Fusu were done in a proper manner. All the ministers were now afraid of not being evaluated, so they all did their jobs very diligently. He had never thought of this before, as Fusu, who got up earlier than the chickens and slept later than the dogs every day and who all called him a tyrant, this year everyone praised him, especially the income of the national treasury this year, which was much more than that of any previous kings. He could not help but feel proud.

Thinking about the various changes in the Qin Dynasty now, they were all brought about by Qin Xingfu. If such a person had a little ambition, the prime minister would be hers now. He, the emperor, would have to be wary of her, but she had no ambition at all. She even thought that being an official was a waste of time. She was happy to be a blacksmith every day and was unwilling to go out unless she had nothing to do. He thought he was good at playing with people's hearts and using power tactics, but he really couldn't understand Qin Xingfu.

"Your Majesty, Princess Huiyuan has sent a letter."

Qi Le came running over happily, and the First Emperor thought she was begging for mercy with her head down, so he took it and looked at it, then rolled his eyes in a very rude manner.

"This damn girl, it seems that in her heart, I am not even as good as a pile of broken ore. I won't give it to her! Unless she wants me to admit my mistake."

After Qin Xingfu knew what the First Emperor meant, he also became stubborn.

"What did I do wrong? I won't go."

The person who delivered the letter was always afraid that he would lose his head one day, but he dared not say anything to either side and could only say it with a smile.

"Princess, His Majesty still misses you very much."

Qin Xingfu waved his hand and gave him a gold cake.

"Sorry to bother you, I don't want to be missed by him."

She was not like Li Si, who was willing to work like a slave. Fame, wealth and power were like clouds to her. If the hierarchy here was not so strict, she would not even want the title of princess, but she always wanted a title to do things well.

Now she is worried. The First Emperor won't give her the mine, and she can't go mining by herself. What should she do?

She held her chin in her hand and thought. It started snowing heavily again. She wrapped her clothes tightly and went back to the house. If they didn't give it to her, then they wouldn't give it to her. She would just draw the picture. She hadn't finished drawing the hydropower station yet.

It's the end of the year again, and the school has been closed. Qin Xingfu made firecrackers, fireworks, and spring couplets by himself, and Yue Xin had arranged everything. Many people saw their shopping and found it novel, so the people around them...

"What are you doing?"

"We are preparing for the New Year. I heard that Lord Qin, no, Princess Huiyuan also did the same thing last year. It was so lively. They also gave out red envelopes and taught us the red Spring Festival couplets."

So many people asked about it, and everyone followed their example in celebrating the New Year. For a while, the whole city of Xianyang was very lively. Qi Le felt that the palace was a bit deserted, so he asked the First Emperor.

"Your Majesty, I see that everyone outside is busy celebrating the New Year. Why don't we hold one in the palace as well? It would be so nice for the whole family to have a great time."

"You're too nosy. She calls this the New Year. Doesn't that mean there's something wrong with my calendar?"

Qi Le was so scared that he kowtowed immediately.

"I deserve to die. Your Majesty, please punish me!"

The First Emperor himself did some research this year and found that the calendar presented by Qin Xingfu was indeed more correct, but he would have to wait until he died. It was only a few months away.

Without Qin Xingfu around, the ministers agreed to whatever the First Emperor wanted to do. To be honest, he was also quite nervous and hoped to catch all the rats in the dark. Otherwise, he would always feel like there was something stuck in his throat, making it difficult for him to sleep or eat.

On the night of New Year's Eve, Fusu came to see the First Emperor.

"Your Majesty, Prince Fusu requests to see you."

"Father, Huiyuan sent me a little gadget today and wanted you to take a look at it. He said it would be more effective if you look at it at night."

The First Emperor was curious.

"Oh, what is it?"

"Please move outside, Father. This thing is a bit loud. Huiyuan said it looks nice."

Fusu had never seen it either. Qin Xingfu mentioned a lot of things in the letter. The First Emperor followed him out of the hall, and Fusu waved to the eunuchs.

The fuse Qin Xingfu made was relatively long, and it only started to soar into the sky after the temple servant lit it and ran away.

"shhhhhh"

Everyone followed the fireworks.

"bang bang bang"

It exploded in the air, illuminating most of Xianyang City and attracting everyone to come out and watch.

"Father, there are words there!"

Fusu pointed to the sky, and the First Emperor also saw it.

"The First Emperor has great blessings, and the Qin Dynasty will last forever!"

For some reason, the First Emperor's eyes felt a little sore. The people who were attracted by the sound thought it was a miracle and shouted along with the words.

"The First Emperor has great blessings, and the Qin Dynasty will last forever!"

"The First Emperor has great blessings, and the Qin Dynasty will last forever!"

"The First Emperor has great blessings, and the Qin Dynasty will last forever!"

.........

Although it was night, the sound resounded through the sky. Qin Xingfu stood on the roof, watching the fireworks in Xianyang City, and said to Gao De.

"Quick, light the fire!"

Gaode lit the fire and hid.

The fireworks on Qin Xingfu's side also lit up. The patterns looked like various flowers and students reading.

Qin Xingfu looked at the fireworks she made and smiled brightly.

"I am such a genius. I made the fireworks so beautiful on my first try!"

"Sir, please come down quickly!"

Yue Xin was worried that she would fall.

"Stand high and see far. Are the fireworks I made beautiful?"

"It looks good, is there anything else?"

I love Ling Juan so much, it's so beautiful, but it's a pity that the time is a bit short.

"No! There will be some time in the future. If any of you want to make it, I can teach you. But I have to warn you in advance. If you are not careful, you will die. Do you see those pieces of wood on the ground? The powerful ones will turn them into slag directly."

Some people were tempted, looked at the debris on the ground, and shook their heads in fear. Even the people from the Mohist School were afraid.

"Haha... a bunch of cowards, let's go make dumplings and steamed buns!"

Qin Xingfu came down from the roof. A group of people were celebrating the New Year together in the school cafeteria. There were nearly two hundred people, including Qin Xingfu's family, the Mo family and their families. Everyone had a happy smile on their face. After a busy year, they could finally have a good meal.

All the tables were put together to form three long tables. Many dishes were served. Qin Xingfu sat down and spoke with his glass of wine.

"This is our second year of sharing weal and woe. I am lucky to meet you. We will get better and better in the future. You must believe that as long as you work hard, there will be food, and both the wife and the husband will have it. I will not give out red envelopes this year. The houses have been distributed. Everyone should live a good life in the future. I emphasize three points here: First, everyone must be monogamous. No one is allowed to hit a woman, and women are not allowed to hit anyone casually. Second, no matter how old or young, everyone must learn to read and write when they have time, especially when dealing with children, and they must not favor boys over girls. Third, prostitution, gambling, cheating, and fraud are prohibited. Violators will have their houses revoked and be expelled from Xingfu Street! Did you hear that clearly?"

Everyone kept Qin Xingfu's words in mind and said in unison.

"clear!"

"Come on, cheers! I wish you all a happy new year and all the best!"

"I wish you a happy new year and all the best!"

Then everyone raised their glasses and started the New Year's Eve dinner. This year was more lively than last year. After everyone finished eating and cleaned up, they started various entertainments. Some played cards and mahjong, some played the game of passing the flower, and some played finger-guessing games, with Qin Xingfu being the referee.

There were no other families nearby, so they partied until late at night. Qin Xingfu also went to bed very late. She wanted to drink more, but Lingjuan and the others were worried that she would be like last time, so they refused to let her drink any more.

Qin Xingfu returned to the room half drunk. Shi Ya was worried that she would not sleep well, so she went to sleep with her.

Shi Ya looked at her sleeping face and felt that she looked young and lovely like this.

He touched her for some unknown reason, and then immediately withdrew his hand. Qin Xingfu usually slept well, but after drinking, she felt uncomfortable and always kicked the quilt because she felt hot.

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