Chapter 33

Jiang Tiantian noticed that Cha Jiuzhang was staring blankly after hearing her words, and she suddenly realized she might have spoken too far ahead.

She stuck out her tongue playfully.

“I was just thinking out loud. You can take it as a casual idea.”

“The specifics still need to be discussed and decided by you all.”

Cha Jiuzhang snapped out of his daze and sincerely praised her, “No, your idea is excellent.”

“It’s even more comprehensive than I had imagined.”

“You’ve given me a lot of inspiration.”

“If you can really find the right channels, I think this isn’t an impossible dream.”

Jiang Tiantian smiled guiltily.

Could she tell him that in the future, the development model for hot spring resorts was already quite mature?

She didn’t dare to act too smug and cautiously suggested, “I just think this hot spring is really good, and it would be a waste not to make use of it.”

“But we can’t rush things. We can plan it in phases, step by step.”

Cha Jiuzhang was incredibly curious. He felt that this little woman had so much knowledge, even things he himself didn’t know.

It seemed like she really knew a lot.

She didn’t seem like just a recent high school graduate at all.

“I understand. Once I see your sample, if it’s really feasible, I’ll talk to my dad about it.”

“For now, let’s build your bread kiln first tomorrow.”

—-

At Night.

Jiang Tiantian asked Xiao Qi to edit and upload the video clips from the day—one about picking wild grapes and making wine, and another about making a matsutake mushroom hot pot at night.

Then, she had Xiao Qi place an order for various pipeline materials, each in sample sizes.

Looking at a small indoor pipe connector in her hand, she felt a headache coming on. The small ones were manageable, but the large outdoor main pipes, which were several meters long—how was she supposed to deliver those?

And more importantly, how would she explain where they came from? She couldn’t just make them appear out of thin air.

“Xiao Qi, how do I explain these things when I take them out?”

“Cha Jiuzhang isn’t dumb; it won’t be easy to fool him.”

Xiao Qi replied, “Don’t worry. Since the system can provide them, it will also give them a reasonable backstory.”

“You can say they are imported from abroad, and all the necessary documentation is complete.”

“But as for how you got them, you’ll have to come up with your own explanation.”

Jiang Tiantian thought for a long time before tentatively making up a story.

“When I was in Rongcheng, I met a foreign businessman who was visiting China for research. We hit it off and became close friends despite the age difference. We have a great relationship, and he decided to sponsor me as a gesture of goodwill?”

Her eyes sparkled—this seemed like a plausible explanation! It would also make future arrangements more justifiable.

It looked like she needed to find an opportunity to visit the town or even the county.

—-

The Next Morning.

Cha Jiuzhang handed Jiang Tiantian the revised blueprint for the bread kiln that he had optimized the night before for her final confirmation.

Jiang Tiantian gave him a thumbs-up. “Perfect!”

It was both functional and aesthetically pleasing—he really had the precision of a designer, possibly even a little bit of perfectionism.

Cha Jiuzhang nodded, folded the blueprint carefully, and then went out to find workers and materials.

Since the remaining tasks were mostly digging, mixing mud, and building walls—things she couldn’t help with—Jiang Tiantian decided to look for Cha Jizu.

“Grandpa, I want to go to town today to buy some daily necessities.”

Cha Jizu thought about how she hadn’t brought much with her this time.

“Why don’t you wait for Jiuzhang to come back and let him take you? You’re unfamiliar with the area.”

Jiang Tiantian quickly waved her hand.

“No need! I’m an adult now—I won’t get lost.”

“Jiuzhang is busy building the bread kiln today. I wouldn’t be much help anyway, so I might as well take a trip to town.”

Seeing her insist, Cha Jizu nodded.

“Alright then. There’s a small shuttle bus at the village entrance that goes to town once in the morning and once in the evening.”

“If you hurry, you can still catch it now.”

Then, he took out some money from a drawer and handed it to her. “Buy whatever you need—don’t hold back.”

Jiang Tiantian quickly declined.

“No need, Grandpa, I have money.”

“Don’t forget, I still have my dowry and the betrothal gifts. Plus, I made quite a lot selling matsutake mushrooms the other day—I can just use that.”

Seeing that she was firm in her refusal, Cha Jizu smiled helplessly. “Alright, but if you ever run out of money, just come to me.”

Before leaving, Jiang Tiantian left a drone behind to capture footage of Cha Jiuzhang and the others building the bread kiln.

Then, carrying a large cloth bag that Zuo Mingyan had given her, she hurried to catch the bus just before it departed.

—-

On the Bus.

She happened to run into her cousin-in-law, whom she had met on the day of the arranged marriage fiasco.

Her cousin-in-law excitedly patted the seat beside her.

“Tiantian, you’re going to town too?”

“Why are you alone? Jiuzhang is really at ease letting you go by yourself.”

Jiang Tiantian sat down next to her.

“Jiuzhang is at home building the bread kiln. I’m fine going alone.”

“A bread kiln? What’s that?”

Jiang Tiantian seized the opportunity to promote it.

“It’s a special oven for baking all kinds of pastries.”

“Cousin-in-law, once it’s built, bring your kids over, and I’ll bake some cookies for them.”

“There will be all kinds of flavors and cute animal shapes…”

“I can also make fresh fruit juices…”

She chattered on, and soon, the other villagers on the bus were listening in curiosity.

“Jiuzhang’s wife, can I bring my grandson over too?”

“Yeah, this sounds interesting. I’ll bring my little girl to try it.”

Jiang Tiantian beamed. Bingo! The little fish had taken the bait.

She continued introducing even more food ideas she had in mind.

The villagers were once again amazed.

“Roast duck? Is it tasty?”

“…”

“What’s pizza?”

“…”

“How do you make roasted buns?”

“…”

“You can roast vegetables and fruits too?”

“…”

“That bread kiln really sounds amazing.”

“I bet we could use it to roast sweet potatoes too!”

Jiang Tiantian took the opportunity to ask the villagers about their usual entertainment, local specialties, and skilled craftspeople.

The entire bus became lively, with everyone talking at once.

Even the bus driver, while focusing on the road, smiled as he listened.

Hmm, Jiuzhang’s wife is really something—so lively and engaging.

—–

After Two Hours—Qingshan Town.

When they arrived, everyone felt that the trip had passed in the blink of an eye.

An elderly woman took two pieces of rice cakes from her basket and handed them to Jiang Tiantian kindly.

“Tiantian, make sure to tell us more on the way back!”

The others all nodded in agreement.

“Yes, yes! Let’s continue chatting on the return trip!”

“People from big cities sure know a lot. Our daughters should learn from you before they get married having more skills will be useful in their new homes.”

The bus driver leaned out and reminded her, “Tiantian, the return bus leaves at 5 PM. Don’t forget—just wait here at the same spot.”

“Got it, thanks, Uncle Cha Liu!”

Jiang Tiantian cupped her hands playfully. “Aunties, sisters, uncles—we part ways for now, but we shall meet again at four!”

The villagers laughed at her antics as they watched her hop away.

Jiang Tiantian turned away and wiped the sweat off her forehead.

Phew—so many relatives on one bus! It had taken all her brainpower to remember everyone.