Awkward.
So awkward.
Feeling the fervent gazes of the scholars before her, if one were to ask Fang Qiu about her mood at this moment, she could only describe it with the word 'awkward'.
If she had to use two words, it would be 'very awkward'.
It was to the point that she couldn't help but question those urban novels that were popular in her past life. When those sneering Asura Dragon Kings and Supreme War Gods acted cool and slapped the faces of rich second-generation heirs, did they really not feel awkward?
The three-year term is up! We welcome the return of the Dragon King!
What! You are actually the Asura Dragon King!
After coughing lightly, Fang Qiu gave a shallow smile, greeting the scholars with an awkward yet polite manner.
After a round of mutual flattery from the scholars, Fang Qiu was still dragged, half-refusing and half-accepting, to the front of the construction blueprints.
Looking at the detailed and complex drawings on the table, Fang Qiu expressed that she couldn't understand them at all.
She was just a novel writer; she didn't have as much accumulated knowledge as these people.
Thus, she shook her head and said she didn't understand.
Seeing that Fang Qiu didn't raise any objections and instead made a few humble remarks, the scholars all breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.
After all, they were proceeding according to Fang Qiu's theories. If Fang Qiu raised objections, the construction period would likely have to be postponed...
As for Fang Qiu's humility, they just listened to it.
Whoever believed it was a fool.
Just as everyone was chatting idly, a secretary from Yuehai Pavilion walked into the main camp tent and said:
"Miss Keqing, the materials have been tallied, and the construction team is ready. We can start work at any time."
"Mn, I understand."
Keqing nodded, turned to look at everyone, and said, "Preparations are just about done. Let's get to work."
After saying that, she turned back to look at Fang Qiu and the others, saying, "Miss Fang Qiu, Director Hu, Xiangling, you should also come to the site to take a look."
"Fang Qiu, quick, let's go see."
Hu Tao said with some excitement.
"Mn."
Fang Qiu nodded gently.
Following Keqing all the way to the construction site, they saw the construction team was already prepared. Several people dressed as scholars were repeatedly emphasizing precautions to the construction team for the upcoming work.
With a command from Keqing, the construction team began work in full swing.
Soon, a large hole was chiseled into the rock face by the team. Keqing personally went to the front to command, while the scholars also approached the site to carefully observe the surrounding geological changes.
The construction proceeded methodically.
Fang Qiu, along with Hu Tao, Xiangling, and Guoba, sat on a rock far away from the construction site, chatting while watching the work.
"As expected of the Yuheng, she really is crisp and efficient in her actions, moving like thunder and wind."
Looking at Keqing commanding the team, Hu Tao praised.
"Yeah."
Fang Qiu nodded.
After talking with her, the project was finalized the very next day.
Then, in about half a month, a series of preparations were completed, and ground was broken immediately.
Such drive could indeed be called moving like thunder and wind.
It was completely different from a Salted Fish like herself.
Although she had also worked overtime and pushed herself to the limit to write Sword and Fairy, in the following half-month, she definitely wouldn't lift a pen to write half a word. If she said she wasn't writing, she wasn't writing.
If she said she was going to lie down, she was going to lie down properly.
But if it were someone like Keqing, she estimated that after resting for a day, she would probably start writing the next book, right?
After chatting about Keqing, Hu Tao and Xiangling shared interesting stories from the past few days with Fang Qiu, while Fang Qiu sat aside, listening quietly.
Even just listening, Fang Qiu felt her mood lighten.
It was much more comfortable than lying at home alone.
"You have no idea. We've been staying here these past few days. When Xiangling was lying here watching the stars with Guoba at night, I secretly walked up from behind and gave Xiangling a jump scare. Her reaction was so interesting."
"Hu Tao, you're still talking about it? You scared me to death yesterday," Xiangling complained from the side.
"Hehehe, didn't Guoba stand up for you? I was chased for a long time yesterday. Luckily, I run fast."
Hu Tao said with a beaming smile, her face showing not a shred of remorse.
"By the way, Fang Qiu, I remember today seems to be the book release day, right? Did your book make it in time?"
Hu Tao suddenly thought of something and asked.
"It made it. Sword and Fairy is already finished."
Fang Qiu nodded and said with a smile.
"That's good. You've worked hard. Take a good rest these next few days."
Hu Tao said with a smile, "Hehe, Fang Qiu, let me tell you, our people at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor really like reading the books you write. Even that Zhongli likes your books very much. Since I didn't help them buy books this time, let's see what they do."
"As long as they like it."
Fang Qiu nodded, smiled softly, and replied.
However, while it would be fine hearing this from others, hearing Hu Tao say it felt a bit strange...
After all, people died in every one of her books. Hearing that the people of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor liked reading them sounded like she was saying business was coming to their door...
Time slowly flowed away as they chatted.
Soon it was dusk, and the fiery setting sun dyed the clouds on the horizon a patch of orange-red.
The sky was filled with red.
Xiangling and Guoba went to the kitchen to prepare orange juice for them.
Only Hu Tao and Fang Qiu were left on the rock.
Fang Qiu looked at the fire clouds on the horizon that seemed to be burning and murmured, "So beautiful."
The afterglow of the setting sun gently sprinkled onto Fang Qiu's pretty face, and her snow-white hair drifted gently with the wind.
The air was slightly cold.
"Yes, so beautiful."
Hu Tao said.
Fang Qiu turned her head to look. Hu Tao wasn't looking at her but was looking at the sunset on the horizon with a face full of fascination. It was unknown if it was the illumination of the sun, but Hu Tao's pretty, fair cheeks seemed to carry a hint of rosiness.
It was like she had been dyed with the orange-red of the sunset.
So alluring.
Just at this moment, a crisp voice rang out.
"Orange juice is here!"
Fang Qiu looked towards the sound. Xiangling walked over carrying three cups of orange juice, while Guoba held a cup in his hand, drinking while running.
"Guoba, didn't I say it needs to be iced before it tastes good? Why are you drinking it first?"
Xiangling looked at Guoba, her eyes widening as she spoke.
"Wu?"
Guoba held the cup and tilted his head.
"You can't drink it anymore. It has to be iced before drinking, otherwise the taste won't be good. Do you understand?"
After speaking, Xiangling turned to look at Fang Qiu, gave a cheeky grin, and said, "The ice in the camp is all used up. Fang Qiu, could I trouble you to use your Vision to chill this orange juice?"
"Mn."
Fang Qiu was stunned for a moment, then nodded immediately.
She felt a bit torn between laughter and tears in her heart.
Previously, Fang Qiu had carefully thought about this issue: if she couldn't make it writing novels, she would set up a stall and use her Vision to make shaved ice to sell by the roadside.
She didn't expect that now, she really had to use her Vision to make shaved ice.
Fang Qiu raised her hand and waved gently. A burst of azure icy fog rose up, and immediately, clusters of crystal-clear ice velvet condensed within the cups Xiangling was holding.
The ice-white velvet slowly seeped into the water, dyed an alluring orange-red by the orange juice.
However, Fang Qiu's own cup was only slightly chilled. After all, it was getting late, the weather was a bit cold, and her body was weak; drinking something icy would easily make her catch a cold.
After taking the orange juice from Xiangling's hands, Fang Qiu parted her lips slightly and took a gentle sip.
"How is it?"
Xiangling asked with a face full of anticipation.
"It's tasty. It tastes even better than last time."
After speaking, Fang Qiu couldn't help but take another sip, praising it sincerely.
Compared to the orange juice Xiangling first researched when they were barbecuing behind Wanmin Restaurant before, this seemed to taste quite a bit better.
There was an added hint of light fragrance and a sweet aftertaste.
"It does taste a bit better."
Hu Tao also nodded along and said.
"Hehe, this is the work I've improved over these past few days. I added processed Qingxin juice, removing the bitterness of the Qingxin and only keeping the Qingxin's light fragrance."
Xiangling smiled and said.
"So that's how it is."
Fang Qiu nodded, wearing an expression of realization.
Although, actually, she didn't understand at all.
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