A genius girl with her own space

Chapter 5 Jade and Diamond

As Jiang Shuoan and Zhao just walked out of the house, they saw Yunfeng getting out of the car holding Qiqi. Zhao quickly took Qiqi in her arms. Jiang Shuoan was a step slower and felt a little disappointed. He comforted himself, "Well, just give her to her mother."

"Dad, look what we brought back," Yunfeng said. "You two little brats, you still want to come back? You've corrupted your sister, what can you bring back?" Just as he said that, several servants came in carrying a big wild boar, and two servants each carried a basket and put it in the front hall. Jiang Shuoan was surprised, "You two little brats, aren't you afraid that the wild boar will eat you? I don't feel bad if you die, but don't hurt your sister," Jiang Shuoan picked up the bolt to bolt the door and wanted to beat Yunfeng and Yunlei. The quarrel woke Qiqi up, "Dad," Qiqi shouted.

"Baby, you scared Daddy to death! Don't go hunting with your brothers anymore! It's dangerous up there. We ran into a wild boar, but what if we ran into a wolf?" Jiang Shuo'an said. Even Zhao Shi chimed in. "Mom, Daddy, Rourou, baby," Qiqi said. Yunfeng, seeing that Daddy had forgotten to beat them, immediately cheered up and quickly explained how he'd hunted the wild boar, saved Xie Lei, searched for herbs, and collected rocks. He even showed his parents a basket of rocks, saying Qiqi had asked him to pick them up.

Zhao quickly asked, "Qiqi! What's the point of picking up all these stones?" Qiqi picked up a stone and gestured for it to be cut. Yunfeng understood Qiqi's idea. A stone carving master was being used in the backyard, and a servant was sent to fetch him. When the master arrived, Yunfeng explained how to cut the stone. The master went to the backyard, brought a small stone-cutting machine, and cut according to the lines Qiqi had drawn. He started by cutting the stone the size of a human head.

"Wow, this icy imperial green is gorgeous!" Qiqi thought to herself. "I'm going to make a fortune! How much would it sell for if it were made into bracelets, Buddha statues, or jade pendants?" Jiang Shuo'an and Zhao's eyes widened. They'd never seen such a beautiful imperial green stone before. Jiang Yunfeng and Yunlei were also stunned. "What good is a emerald green stone?"

The knowledgeable carver told the Jiang family that the stone could be made into jade bracelets, small Buddha statues, and small jade plaques, citing jade's health benefits. He then split the remaining stone and found glass-type, glutinous-type, and bean-type jade. Qiqi was so delighted that she clapped her hands and drooled, insisting that her father buy the land.

After communication, the sculptor was asked to take a small piece of jade to try carving first. The sculptor's surname was Wang, and his name was Wang Wu. He was a famous sculptor who was hired by Jiang Shuoan at a high price. He built a Buddhist temple for Jiang Shuoan's mother in the backyard and wanted to carve a Buddha statue.

We are stewing wild boar meat tonight. A big pot of fragrant wild boar meat is served on the table.

A few days later, the sculptor came to the front hall with two jade bracelets and several jade plaques. The family had just finished lunch and were having afternoon tea. Master Wang took out the carvings and placed them on the table to show them to the Jiang family one by one. The jade bracelets were transparent with a few green flowers floating inside. They were very beautiful. Qiqi liked them very much. Zhao gave one to Qiqi to wear on her wrist and gave the other one to the old lady. The jade bracelets were carved according to the sizes of the two, and the size was just right. The old lady was so happy that she kept praising her granddaughter for being smart.

Jiang Shuoan discussed with Wang Wu whether he could become his family's exclusive sculptor, with a salary of thirty taels of silver a year, plus bonuses.

Wang Wu was very tempted when he heard there was thirty taels of silver. He had an old mother, wife and children in his hometown and couldn't leave. Jiang Shuoan said, "That's easy. I have a small house nearby where I can store my belongings. You can bring your family over and live there." Wang Wu listened and thanked Jiang Shuoan. Jiang Shuoan asked the accountant to get ten carts of silver. He needed money for moving. Wang Wu thanked Jiang Shuoan profusely and took the money back to his hometown.

Jiang Shuoan discussed it with his family and went to the government office to buy the hilltop and the land at the corner of the hill. He spent nearly two thousand taels of silver and rented two prosperous shops. With all the paperwork completed, they just needed to hire someone to mine.

Xie Lei said goodbye to his uncle, asking him to take care of himself. He gave his uncle three taels of silver he had saved from hunting, asking him to keep it safe for emergencies. His uncle burst into tears. He knew his wife abused his nephew and often gave him money secretly. However, to support his family, he worked outside year-round, leaving little money. Sometimes, he was even unable to keep the clothes on his back when he encountered robbers.

Arriving at Jiang Mansion, he met Yun Lei, who asked Xie Lei to find a dozen miners to go mining, with Xie Lei as their leader. He also planned to build a road at the foot of the mountain so that carriages could drive directly to the mining area.

Xie Lei lived up to everyone's expectations. Half a month later, a small path was repaired and the weeds were cleared away. He also built a simple thatched hut at the foot of the mountain for the miners to rest.

Mining could begin tomorrow. Qiqi got up early, carrying her favorite small bag and a small water bottle, and skipped to the front hall. She grabbed her brother's hand and begged him to take her up the mountain to watch the mining. Jiang Yunlei also knew that he didn't know much about jade, so he told his mother and took his sister to the mine in a carriage.

Arriving at the foot of the mountain, he told his sister that he had bought the land and the mine, and that he could cultivate the land and grow crops. Qiqi thought he could plant some Panax notoginseng, as soldiers were often injured in battles at the border, and it would be good for stopping bleeding and promoting blood circulation. He could also plant some small thistles, which he could grind into powder and sprinkle on wounds to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

"Brother, plant some Panax notoginseng and sell them for money." Qiqi took out the seeds she had collected when digging Panax notoginseng that day from the space and handed them to her brother. Yunlei understood what Qiqi meant, which was to cultivate the land and plant Panax notoginseng.

The three siblings quickly reached the mining area. On the first day of work, Xie Lei was digging for jade with the miners. They didn't know which stone it was, so they dug up more than a dozen large stones and put them together. Qiqi released her spiritual power to confirm which stone was jade and told her brother that these stones could be transported back, and the other waste stones could be piled together for future use.

Yun Lei returned home and mobilized the servants, offering an extra three cents a day to anyone who went to cultivate the land. All the servants and maids signed up, as if everyone was going, the house wouldn't be empty. Taking turns cultivating the land would earn them more money without interrupting household chores.

Strength lies in numbers. After a few days of cultivation, ten acres of land were ready. It was just in time for the summer planting of Panax notoginseng. When watering, Qiqi secretly added some spiritual spring water to help the seeds germinate quickly. The reclaimed land was then used for other crops.

Qiqi loves apples and often carries apples in her bag when she goes out. She plans to plant apple, peach, and pear trees on the reclaimed land. When the flowers bloom, the mountains will be filled with fragrance, and she can also raise bees.

Qiqi told her brother her idea, and her brother planted the crops according to her idea.

Wang Wu brought his family to the capital today, settling into a small courtyard arranged by his employer. The five of them found comforting accommodations. The elderly woman, grateful to her employer, urged Wang Wu to repay his kindness with gratitude. The next day, Wang Wu began work. The Jieshi stone cutting machine was located in the backyard of the jade shop. Yunlei had brought in over a dozen stones yesterday. He began cutting the stone today.

Qiqi got up early in the morning, put on her small bag, went to the front hall to have dinner with her parents, and told her parents to go to the jade shop to take a look.

The three siblings arrived at the jade shop. Wang Wu was assembling a machine when Qiqi picked out a large stone for Wang Wu to cut. Wang Wu had already cut a stone, so Qiqi didn't need to tell him how to cut it. Qiqi chose this jade and planned to make a bracelet for her mother, a Buddha statue for herself to wear around her neck, and jade amulets for her father and brothers. The amulets would be imbued with spiritual power to ward off a crisis. Her mother's bracelet would be larger and could withstand multiple crises.

Wang Wu lived up to his boss's expectations, completing jade bracelets, jade pendants, and Buddha pendants in just a few days. He also chiseled several large stones, all of which yielded green. He then discussed with his boss about making a batch of jade bracelets and pendants. Qiqi also had Brother Yunfeng draw a variety of jade designs under her guidance, which were then displayed in the shop for customers to order.

The jade shop finally opened. The sound of firecrackers and gongs and drums blared, attracting a large crowd. Colorful silks hung at the shop entrance. The entire street was covered with colorful ribbons. To the left of the shop, gongs and drums played, while to the right, lion dances danced. The crowd cheered enthusiastically. Qiqi selected several maids, dressed them in beautiful cheongsams, and each wore the shop's jewelry. They stood at the shop entrance, displaying them to the onlookers. Xiao Si was handing out discount flyers Yunfeng had written overnight. Anyone who brought the flyers to the shop and purchased jade would receive a 30% discount.

Many ladies heard the deafening gongs and drums and thought something had happened, so they sent their maids to check.

Qiqi was watching at the door of the store, very happy. It had been a long time since she had traveled through time. She was biting a bright red apple in her hand, and she did not forget to tell Xiaosi to let the customers go inside the store.

The maids, unfazed by the stage fright, walked up to the crowd, displaying their jewelry and telling them they were in the shop and offering to buy. The bracelets were emerald green, and the Buddha pendants were translucent with a hint of green. "Wow, so beautiful!" the crowd exclaimed, and more and more people entered the shop to browse. When the maids reached the door, they saw many people exiting with jewelry and bracelets, laughing happily as they walked, muttering, "I'll take them back as gifts for my wife; she'll be so happy." The maids entered the shop and were stunned by the dazzling array of jewelry. They quickly asked their wives to come and make their own selection. The maids trotted out of the shop, not forgetting to grab a few discount flyers.