"I don't think that's all; this family must be flush with cash, and they're definitely looking to renovate a larger house to enjoy life."
"You don't get it. If an earthquake hits, they're probably strengthening the foundation. Just in case more rocks come tumbling down from the mountain, they can prevent some damage and ensure true impregnability."
Thus, various rumors about the villa increasing its security measures spread like wildfire, and without even needing to provide a reason herself, the masses had concocted all sorts of justifications for Jing Shu—how convenient.
This was the advantage of having a good relationship with Xiao Liz: after giving him two kilograms of flour and twenty eggs, Xiao Liz brought over the apocalypse convicts for reformative labor to work for Jing Shu without charge.