Chapter 134 introduces the blueprints.
Chapter 134 introduces the blueprints.
"Grandpa, would you please take the letter of recommendation and accompany my eldest cousin to register at Shengshi Academy later?" After breakfast, Wen Yuxia handed the letter of recommendation to Wen Shan and said softly.
Wen Dashan grinned sheepishly. Shengshi Academy was one of the most prestigious academies in the capital, and he dared not go, fearing he would embarrass the children. "Princess, you accompany Yunhai. I... I won't go."
Wen Yuxia sighed inwardly. Wen Dashan was just a farmer, toiling in the fields from dawn till dusk; nothing could change his honest and simple nature.
She turned to Wen Yunqing and smiled, "Second cousin, can you accompany my eldest cousin to Shengshi Academy?"
Wen Yunqing nodded and replied, "Yes."
"Butler Tang, inform Nan Er to accompany the young master to Shengshi Academy."
“Yes, Princess,” Steward Tang replied respectfully.
After seeing off the Wen Yunhai brothers, Wen Yuxia and Wen Yunhong rode out in the same carriage. When the carriage passed Yunyi Tower, Wen Yuxia got out with Bei Yi.
"Hong'er, see you tonight!" Wen Yuxia said with a faint smile.
"See you tonight!" Wen Yunhong waved to Wen Yuxia from the carriage shaft, then returned to the carriage.
After arriving in Beijing, the siblings were busy with their own things. With Wen Yuxia in Beijing, mornings and evenings were the only two times they could meet, so "see you in the evening" became their farewell phrase every morning.
At Yunyilou Restaurant, Zhang Jinxuan and Lao Wang were already waiting in the lobby. Upon seeing Wen Yuxia, Zhang Jinxuan immediately instructed the waiter to bring up breakfast.
"Sister Yuxia, we've been waiting for you, come quickly," Zhang Jinxuan said, waving to Wen Yuxia who was standing at the entrance of Yunyi Tower.
Wen Yuxia walked over slowly and said softly, "I've already eaten. You two take your time eating, and we can talk again after you're done."
Zhang Jinxuan nodded and instructed the waiter to serve Wen Yuxia tea. After having breakfast with Lao Wang, the three of them went to the private room together.
"Sister Yuxia, this is Steward Wang, who is in charge of building the horse farm. Just tell him what you need," Zhang Jinxuan said hurriedly as soon as he sat down.
Downstairs, he saw Bei Yi holding a lot of blueprints. He had never seen the horse farm and racetrack in Xinchuan County before, and he was eager to see them.
Wen Yuxia gestured for Bei Yi to put the blueprints on the table, pointed to the blueprints on the table, and said with a faint smile, "Take a look first!"
Zhang Jinxuan and Lao Wang walked to the table. Zhang Jinxuan picked up a blueprint first. The blueprint was filled with small squares, each with a pattern. Zhang Jinxuan was puzzled. He turned to Wen Yuxia and asked, "What is this?"
"It's a secret," Wen Yuxia didn't say much, only asking Lao Wang if he could make those small squares and the square table from another drawing, according to the blueprints.
Old Wang nodded and said, "No problem."
Then Wen Yuxia pulled out a drawing from a pile of blueprints. "Make this table according to the dimensions I marked. All six holes must be made."
Then Wen Yuxia picked up two more drawings and said, "The spheres on this drawing must be polished smooth, and the sixteen spheres must be painted with the colors I marked. The long rod on this drawing must be carefully examined during construction to ensure there are no deviations from the drawing."
Next, Wen Yuxia introduced Zhang Jinxuan and Lao Wang to the seesaw, the shuttle, the park bench, and the horse-drawn train.
Wen Yuxia plans to place seesaws, sleds, and park benches in the large square in the middle of the market for pedestrians to use and play on free of charge.
The horse-drawn train was designed by Wen Yuxia based on the electric train from her previous life. The entire train is made of wood.
There are thirty carriages in total, each with four wooden wheels underneath. Two dedicated tracks run on the ground, with the wooden wheels embedded in them, allowing them to roll slowly as the locomotive moves.
The locomotive was propelled by two horses, with riders controlling the horses' speed as they pulled the train slowly around the square.
Each carriage can seat one adult or two children. The horse-drawn train costs money; once you pay, you can ride the train around the square.
Children in the past loved riding these electric cars, and Wen Yuxia believes that children in ancient times would also love this simple board train.
Zhang Jinxuan asked in surprise, "Sister Yuxia, how did you come up with these strange and wonderful things?"
"I dreamt about it," Wen Yuxia said earnestly. She was telling the truth; her past life was just a dream to her now.
Zhang Jinxuan rolled his eyes inelegantly. "Hmph, she's just a liar. Does she think I'm stupid? She doesn't believe Wen Yuxia was dreaming."
Wen Yuxia picked up another blueprint, cleared her throat with a couple of coughs, and continued explaining the contents of the blueprint to the two: "This big house is a maze I designed. Each intersection has a riddle or clue. Players can enter the next passage by solving the riddle or analyzing the correct clue..."
Before Zhang Jinxuan and Lao Wang could react, Wen Yuxia began explaining the next drawing: "The stones of varying sizes on the surrounding walls are for people to climb on... The entire climbing room floor will be covered with wooden flooring, and five layers of cotton padding will be placed on top of the wooden flooring."
Both the maze and climbing room are paid attractions, charged by the hour. You have to pay to enter and play. When your time is up, staff will clear the area before letting in the next group of guests.
Zhang Jinxuan showed great interest in the maze house and climbing room, and said enthusiastically, "Old Wang, remember to let me know when the maze house and climbing room are finished."
As Xia Yichen approached the door of the private room, he heard Wen Yuxia's voice coming from inside. He didn't push the door open, but stood quietly at the doorway listening.
"The statue should be placed in the very center of the square. If possible, a small ditch should be dug around the statue and filled with water..."
After Wen Yuxia finished introducing the design plans for the entire market, Xia Yichen pushed open the door and entered. "Once the market planned by Sister Yuxia is put into use, I estimate that even the busiest wharf in Fancheng won't dare to compete with it,"
Between the horse farm and the racetrack, a market has been built on 400 acres of open land. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a small town, a one-stop shop for eating, drinking, and entertainment. Not to mention Fancheng, you won't find such a creative town even in the capital.
Wen Yuxia smiled faintly and said, "Brother Chen, all the blueprints are here. My task is complete." After saying that, she took out twenty thousand-tael silver notes from her satchel and handed them to Old Wang, continuing, "Here are twenty thousand taels of silver notes. If it's not enough, just ask me for more."
The horse farm and racetrack in Xinchuan County were solely funded by Wen Yuxia, from the site to the construction, while Xia Yichen contributed the horses as shares.
Besides the horse farm and racetrack, Fancheng also has a small town. The exact amount of funding needed for its construction is currently impossible to calculate. Xia Yichen believes that the construction costs should be shared by him and Wen Yuxia.
Xia Yichen said with a serious expression, "Sister Yuxia, I benefited from the horse farm in Xinchuan County, and I will also bear half of the cost of building the Fancheng horse farm and town."
Wen Yuxia smiled: "Brother Chen, don't worry, you'll pay half the cost for the horse farm and the town's facilities and construction. What I mean is, I'll cover the initial investment..."
Wen Yuxia knew perfectly well that if she funded the construction of the Fancheng Horse Ranch and the town on her own, Xia Yichen wouldn't want his half. So she simply said that they would share the costs after the construction was completed.
"That's excellent," Xia Yichen said with a smile, clearly pleased.
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