In a chaotic world of infrastructure development, a woman's path to survival after being reborn

At night, Zhao Zexuan, who had been busy all day, finally prepared to go back to his room to rest. He came to the main courtyard and saw that the lights were still on in the side room next to the main house before he even stepped inside.

The soldier came to report that Su Li had chosen another room, so the room with the lights on was where Su Li was staying.

Too much had happened recently, and with the prospect of settling down, Zhao Zexuan felt that there were some things he needed to discuss with Su Li beforehand. So he changed direction and headed towards Su Li's room.

Bang bang bang, as the knocking sounded, Su Li's voice came from inside, "Who's outside?"

“It’s me!” Zhao Zexuan said in a low voice.

There was a moment of silence inside, then Su Li's voice came from within, "Wait a moment."

There was a loud noise coming from inside, and the door opened a second later. Su Li looked at Zhao Zexuan and asked, "Is there something you need to say?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan nodded and said, "There are some things. Are you free now? If not, tomorrow is fine too."

Hearing this, Su Li stepped aside to make way for her and said, "It's convenient. I also have something to discuss with you. It's cold outside, come inside and warm up before we talk."

"Okay." Zhao Zexuan didn't hesitate and went straight into the house.

Su Li led Zhao Zexuan into the inner room and sat him down at a round table. She said, "I should have poured you a cup of hot water, but there is no hot water in the room right now. Please make do with this for now."

Upon hearing Su Li's words, Zhao Zexuan frowned and asked, "Has no one brought you hot water?"

"It was sent, but it's all used up and hasn't been delivered yet. Today has been very busy, and the soldiers in the manor have been busy too, so it's normal that they didn't remember for a while!" Su Li explained.

Hearing this, Zhao Zexuan's furrowed brows did not relax. He suggested, "How about I find a few aunties to take care of you, or we can pick some people from outside?"

Su Li knew that Zhao Zexuan was concerned about her, and she understood what he meant. So she said, "My aunts are all busy and can't be available all the time. Besides, I'm not feeling unwell right now and don't need anyone to take care of me for the time being. Let's see how it goes in a while."

Hearing Su Li say this, Zhao Zexuan didn't know what else to say, and could only say, "During the day I will have Mo Bei stay by your side. If you need anything, just tell him. Don't be shy. I'll stay next door at night. If you need anything, just call me."

When Zhao Zexuan brought up the fact that the two of them were staying in different rooms, Su Li felt a little uncomfortable. She thought it must be because the two of them had been living together for some time that she had developed this misconception.

Selectively ignoring her discomfort, Su Li nodded and then got down to business.

Su Li took out a drawing from her sleeve and placed it in front of Zhao Zexuan, saying, "This is a drawing of a heated kang (a traditional Chinese bed-like structure). It's used for heating in winter. If we can make it, we won't have to worry about the coldest winter this year."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan became serious, took the blueprints and studied them carefully. After a long time, he said, "I have never seen this style of heated kang before."

“It’s not surprising that I haven’t seen it before, because I haven’t seen it with my own eyes either. It’s just that I have a good memory and I’ve seen it once or twice in miscellaneous books and remembered it. I thought that if I could really make it, it might solve our current predicament,” Su Li said directly.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan did not refute it and continued to study the blueprint given to him by Su Li seriously.

“If this heated kang can really be made, then everyone will be able to get through this winter smoothly,” Zhao Zexuan said directly.

"The heated kang (a traditional heated brick bed) should be quite effective, but the question is whether it can be successfully built. We'll have to ask the craftsmen for specific instructions," Su Li reminded them.

“The drawings you provided are very clear, and the details are complete. It shouldn’t be too difficult. If our craftsmen can’t figure it out, then we’ll ask other craftsmen. They’ll surely come up with a solution,” Zhao Zexuan said.

Su Li had no objection to Zhao Zexuan's arrangement. The reason she thought of the heated kang bed today was because she remembered the question that Aunt Liu and the others had asked her the other day.

With temperatures dropping, how to get through the winter remains a problem. The cotton-padded clothes and quilts that the team has been sewing recently should indeed be distributed to everyone, but how to allocate them is another issue.

"The weather outside is getting colder and colder, and winter is just around the corner. Some things should be distributed as soon as possible."

“Aunt Liu and the others have sewed quite a few cotton-padded clothes and quilts during their spare time recently, and they should be distributed soon,” Su Li said.

Hearing Su Li say this, Zhao Zexuan understood what she meant and asked, "Are there enough cotton-padded clothes and quilts to go around?"

“Not enough,” Su Li said bluntly.

Hearing Su Li's answer, Zhao Zexuan also felt a headache coming on, and said, "Then let's distribute them to the elderly and children first."

Su Li wasn't surprised by Zhao Zexuan's plan, and immediately followed up, "If we divide it among the elderly and children, what do you plan to do with the leftovers?"

"You already have a plan, right?" Zhao Zexuan asked.

Hearing Zhao Zexuan's question, Su Li no longer hid anything and said directly, "I do have an idea, but I don't know if the others in the team will have any objections!"

"Tell me about it. Even if we end up using your method, it will still be my decision. They won't dare say anything, so feel free to speak," Zhao Zexuan assured him.

Upon hearing this, Su Li no longer hesitated and asked directly, "I told you about the work point system before, do you remember?"

Zhao Zexuan: "I remember, now that we've settled down, perhaps we can consider putting it into practice."

"Because of this idea, I've been having Aunt Wang keep an eye on everyone's contribution in the team. I've kept a detailed record of what each person did," Su Li said, then took out a manual from the table next to her that lists the team members.

After taking the list from Su Li, Zhao Zexuan looked at it carefully and became more and more surprised. He had to admit that it made it clear who should receive the prizes and who deserved them most.

"This method is excellent; this way, no one else can say anything," Zhao Zexuan praised.

Upon hearing this, Su Li said, "Then it's settled. We'll distribute the cotton-padded coats according to the records on the list?"

"Okay, let's do it this way. This is the fairest and most just way, and I believe that even those in the team who like to take shortcuts won't be able to object," Zhao Zexuan nodded.

With the distribution of cotton-padded coats resolved, Su Li breathed a sigh of relief. She then asked Zhao Zexuan to continue looking at the list she had brought out, inquiring, "What do you have to say about this list?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan said, "In this way, the exact number of people in the team will be clear."

Hearing Zhao Zexuan say this, Su Li nodded and said, "I also plan to continue using this method. What do you think?"