69novels Chapter 17 Old Village Renovation: A New Beginning
Chapter 17 Old Village Renovation: A New Beginning
"This lamp is an heirloom of Boss Lin's family. It is usually hidden in the hollow of the sacred tree to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The old injury on my wrist was healed by this lamp. It doesn't hurt anymore, it really doesn't hurt anymore."
She moved her right wrist, and it moved flexibly and freely.
"Therefore, I've decided to make Qingshi Village my permanent recommended destination. From now on, I'll be hosting a fan retreat here every month, each session lasting three days and two nights. If you'd like to come, follow my Kuaishou account; I'll post the registration details in my pinned video."
"Also, my number one friend, Sister Chen, has decided to rent a courtyard house in Qingshi Village long-term. From now on, she'll be our 'family.' If you come to Qingshi Village, you might even bump into Sister Chen!"
The live stream chat was flooded with comments.
"A health retreat! I want to sign up!"
"I'll go no matter the cost!"
"Xia Tian, can you please do more episodes? There are only 20 or 30 people per episode, it's impossible to get a spot!"
"Qingshi Village is on its way to becoming a hit!"
Lin Yi watched Xia Tian's live stream from the side and checked the system.
Authenticity: 18700.
Poseidon's Light Lantern Pilgrimage Power: 856/1000.
I'm less than 150 points away from unlocking "Holy Light Healing".
Satisfied, he shut down the system and began planning his next step.
It's time to take over those dozen or so vacant old houses in the village.
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Three days after Xia Tian's fan club left, Lin Yi officially put the issue of the vacant old houses in the village on the agenda.
He went to find Zhao Dashan.
"Uncle Dashan, I want to buy up all of those dozen or so vacant old houses in the village and transform them into high-end homestays."
Zhao Dashan was drinking tea when he heard this and almost choked.
"The whole thing? Xiao Yi, do you know how many houses that is? There are seven or eight in the east end of the village alone, and if you add the ones in the west, there are fifteen or sixteen in total. Can you handle that all by yourself?"
"I can eat it." Lin Yi nodded confidently.
During this period, Shen Rongguang and Su Qing's long-term package fee was 200 million yuan. Adding the 80 yuan from selling Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum to Su Qing, the income from selling flower tea to Xia Tian and the accommodation and catering income from the fan group, as well as the increase in individual customers brought by Kuaishou promotion, his cash flow on hand is close to 400 million yuan.
It would be more than enough to acquire the long-term lease rights to more than a dozen vacant old houses in the village.
Zhao Dashan looked at Lin Yi, remained silent for a few seconds, and then laughed: "Alright, you've got guts. I'll help you coordinate this. The owners of those old houses are all working out of town. I'll call them, you offer a reasonable price, it shouldn't be a problem."
"Thank you, Uncle Dashan."
"What are you thanking me for? You've helped develop the village, and it makes me, the village chief, proud." Zhao Dashan stood up and patted Lin Yi on the shoulder. "By the way, the town has approved the underground mine project. Leaders from the county's Culture and Tourism Bureau are coming to inspect it next week, so get ready."
"it is good."
After leaving Zhao Dashan's house, Lin Yi walked along the village road toward the old house.
The road was flanked by rolling green hills, and the air was filled with the scent of earth and grass. Several chickens were pawing at the roadside, and the barking of dogs could be heard in the distance.
He suddenly realized that Qing Shi Village was really changing.
This used to be a remote, quiet, and unremarkable little mountain village. All the young people left, leaving behind only the elderly and children.
But now, Shen Rongguang has moved in, Su Qing has moved in, Xia Tian brings her fans every month, and even wealthy people like Sister Chen want to rent the courtyard for a long time.
Soon, the "Killing City Experience Hall" in the underground mine will open, and the fame of the sacred tree in the back mountain will spread, attracting more and more visitors.
Sooner or later, those vacant old houses in this village will be transformed into high-end villas, filled with wealthy people from all over the country.
And Lin Yi was the driving force behind all of this.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile.
A few months ago, he was a loser who couldn't make it in the provincial capital and had slunk back to his village.
Who could have imagined things would turn out this way?
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Back at the old house, Lin Yi opened the system.
The accuracy has increased to over 21000.
In the days since Xia Tian left, the videos of Qing Shi Village that she posted have continued to gain traction. Coupled with the spontaneous promotion by her fan club members, the popularity of "Qing Shi Village" has not only not decreased, but has continued to rise.
Lin Yi's own Kuaishou account has already surpassed 15 followers.
Each video posted can easily garner over 10,000 basic likes, which is equivalent to earning hundreds of points of authenticity every day without even lifting a finger.
He opened the system store and found the renovation plan for Shenghun Village.
[Holy Soul Village Renovation Map (Beginner): 10000% Realism]
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully materializing the Saint Soul Village landscape renovation map (beginner level) by spending 10000 Reality Points."
Another pale gold drawing appeared in his hand.
This is the third one.
The first picture shows the renovation of a mountain inn, and the second picture shows the renovation of an old house.
He plans to use this third one to renovate the largest vacant old house at the east end of the village—an old building from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, with three courtyards and covering nearly two acres. The original owner was a businessman who had done a big business in another place and hadn't returned for more than ten years.
Zhao Dashan had already contacted the other party for him. The rent was 80,000 yuan a year, and the lease term was 20 years. The other party agreed without hesitation—it was more than a blessing to have someone pay to rent and maintain an old house that had been uninhabited for more than ten years.
Lin Yi, holding the renovation plans, walked into the old house that would soon belong to him.
Pushing open the creaking wooden door, I found the courtyard overgrown with waist-high weeds, and the blue brick floor covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves. Spiderwebs hung under the eaves of the main house, and the window paper was already tattered and worn.
But the skeleton is fine.
The layout of the three courtyards is well preserved, with beams and pillars made of fine old cedar wood, remaining sturdy despite a century of wind and rain. In the center of the courtyard is an ancient well with clear, cool water. In a corner grows an osmanthus tree with a thick trunk and lush foliage.
Lin Yi stood in the center of the courtyard and activated the renovation plan.
Pale golden light flew out from the blueprints, like countless fireflies, into every corner of the old house.
The weeds withered, fell, and merged into the soil at a visible speed. The cracks in the blue brick floor healed themselves. The dust and stains on the beams and pillars peeled away, revealing the warm wood beneath. The cobwebs on the window frames disappeared, replaced by brand-new window paper that let in a soft light.
The branches and leaves of the osmanthus tree trembled slightly, then burst into bloom with a profusion of golden flowers, filling the entire courtyard with a rich fragrance.
A light white mist rises from the surface of the ancient well, carrying a sweet fragrance.
The renovation is complete.
Lin Yi stood in the courtyard and took a deep breath.
The fragrance of osmanthus, the scent of herbs and trees, and the sweet aroma of steam from the ancient well blend together, making one feel completely relaxed.
He went into the main room.
Inside the main room, the old furniture was still the same old furniture, but each piece had been given a new lease on life. The wood grain of the eight-immortal table was as clear as new, the lines of the grand master chair were smooth and beautiful, and the texture of the long table was as warm and smooth as jade.
Feeling at home +100.
He went into the kitchen.
The stove was rebuilt, but using old blue bricks, perfectly blending with the overall style of the house. The iron pot was new, but the bottom had developed a layer of glossy black film, making it look like it had been used for over a decade.
Food God's Legacy +100.