Her Cultivation Diary

Master Jiang arranged for the big air conditioner quickly, while Song Tan's current task was to go with Lun Chuan to check the progress of the homestay.

The area designated at the end of last year had materials brought in for planning and laying the foundation in January. Early February was during the Lunar New Year, and construction couldn't start before the fifteenth, which conveniently allowed for discussions on the overall style.

Now in late March, it's been officially under construction for 40 days.

In 40 days, two homestays, including construction and decoration, was regarded as another big job Old Xu took on for his team in the new year.

Therefore, a large number of workers gathered. Initially, they could still eat at the mountain cafeteria, but as progress accelerated and work continued on multiple fronts, day and night shifts... Master Jiang couldn't handle it alone, so the engineering team started cooking for themselves.

Now, there are quite a few family members cooking meals.

Old Xu is a responsible person, and the team he brought in is reliable. Even if there are those intending to slack off, Zhang Yanping coming by twice a day with his formidable presence is enough to deter everyone.

Especially during the New Year when he came to the construction site, accidentally got cement on himself, quickly took off his sweater, revealing the dragon and tiger tattoos...

Ahem.

In any case, when Song Tan told this to Lun Chuan, he received a sincere nod of agreement: "It's indeed quite intimidating."

"But, really, it's quite hard on him to come every day—when his homestay opens, what should I gift him?"

Song Tan thought for a moment: "Then gift him a computer."

"These two have gone broke and heavily in debt to open this homestay, even a computer for the front desk is out of their reach; your gift would solve their urgent problem."

Lun Chuan nodded, generally obedient in such matters. At the moment, he looked at the workers outside painting and shading the steel frame, then at the first coat of paint, and nodded:

"Designer Zhao is working well with this team, and the colors from the renderings are replicated by the construction team."

Song Tan nodded: "Of course, they've worked together for many years now, though there were different options before."

"But ever since Old Xu built our mansion, Zhao Fangyuan seemed to have discussed new collaborations with him. Their discussions on building and decorating house styles actually produce results."

Indeed!

Old Xu now treats Song Tan as his top client to maintain!

Given the current dismal environment in the construction industry, Song Tan has been building villas in the first half of the year, factories in the second half, and two more homestays this spring—

Wow!

If he doesn't put his heart into such a big client, there'd be no point in staying in this business.

Upon seeing Song Tan, Old Xu quickly pulled out a large black umbrella to welcome them:

"Quick, quick, hold the umbrella, or else paint from above will drip down."

Just as he was speaking, a glob of cream-colored paint plopped onto his helmet.

Old Xu didn't mind at all. Seeing Lun Chuan hand over the umbrella to Song Tan, he couldn't help but glance at him—

Tsk! We rough fellows from the construction site don't quite hold up, standing next to someone else, the gap is too big!

And as Song Tan gazed at the bright, colorful hues outside, he curiously asked: "How far have you gotten inside?"

Old Xu proudly said: "Come in and see—look! The ceiling and the latex paint are all done!"

"Next, we'll start cleaning up, preparing the furniture and appliances."

"We'll use this time to install lighting and switches. Then assign some people to fix the roads outside."

"Don't underestimate this short stretch of road, making it smooth for driving and parking will cost quite a bit."

"Right now, since the exterior isn't completed yet, if there are any bumps while installing furniture and appliances inside, we can fix them immediately."

Lun Chuan was also surprised!

At first, he couldn't visit for days due to the constant rain making the road outside a muddy mess.

When the rain stopped, he had come by once, but the walls still hadn't been painted, and it felt a bit chaotic overall—

How quickly time has passed, and it's already nearing completion!

Meaning if everything else goes smoothly, perhaps it could be done by early April?

"Of course!"

Old Xu couldn't help but proudly say: "We've been working day and night in three shifts to avoid delaying progress!"

"The furniture and appliances, you don't have to worry about, didn't you have Designer Zhao organize it all? He contacted the factory, and they're ready; once notified, they'll move in immediately."

"None of this will interrupt business."

Seeing a project about to be completed, Old Xu was equally pleased, as this meant a substantial final payment was on the way!

This is how the construction industry works; without completion, workers' wages can't be settled, and they've been working continuously for a month or two.

Even at Song Tan's home, where Zhang Yanping, despite having no money, has never delayed payment during interim settlements—this is truly a godsend client!

Old Xu cherishes it.

"Moreover, our renovation isn't about cutting corners, there's no wallpaper, and no glue on the walls. Rural houses are originally built spaciously and tall, with good ventilation, the rooms are perfectly safe!"

"If you don't believe it, ask Boss Song; after her villa's renovation, she had a team measure for formaldehyde...it's stable!"

Old Xu passionately led them around, the outside painted in colorful mushroom patterns, the inside similarly partitioned into different colors for each room.

Though flashy, the colors harmonized well, and once Zhao Fangyuan's custom home furnishings are added, the aesthetic will likely double.

Old Xu sighed at this thought—

Having money is nice.

Even chasing a girlfriend involves spending so much money to build a homestay in the village—

He admits, the stuff at Song Tan's is great and worth it! If only it were open for sale, he would willingly drive back and forth miles to get the freshest items.

But...they just won't sell!

They don't even market locally online, he heard they even refused to let others livestream her blossoming orchard recently.

This fragrant wine is well hidden, spending so much money, using such good items to build this homestay...

Old Xu had a warm smile, yet felt a sense of rhythmic drumming inside.

"Because of your unique design for each room, the need for real-time monitoring of blueprints made the progress slightly slower than Boss Zhang's."

"His side mainly focuses on affordable pricing, the rooms are mostly uniform, and there's no decoration on the exterior like yours, they'll hand over by next week at the latest!"

Feeling pride welling up, Old Xu couldn't resist asking:

"Actually, I know quite a few foodie travelers too, do you want me to shout a bit to advertise your opening?"