Chapter 355: Dissatisfaction (2) (1/2)

Chu Lian looked carefully at the old carpenter. Although his face was already wrinkled, his eyes weren’t hazy or unfocused in the slightest. On the contrary, they were bright and filled with intelligence.

She laughed in response. “Old Master has indeed lived much longer than I have. I can agree to your conditions, but I have a condition of my own. If this design were to leak out without my express permission, then we won’t be standing here having a nice discussion like we are today.”

The old carpenter’s eyes lit up. He clutched the blueprints in his hands and immediately knelt down before Chu Lian, kowtowing twice to her. The sound of his forehead meeting the floor made resounding thuds echo throughout the room. “If this old man were to act against Esteemed Madam’s wishes, then this old man will die without any heirs!”

The ancients placed a lot of importance on passing on their legacies. They were also rather superstitious and revered the gods. Chu Lian wasn’t too worried now that the old carpenter had made such a solemn vow.

“Old Master, I’m entrusting this to you. You can bring any number of helpers you want. I’m only giving you three days. In three days’ time, I want to see that design built!”

“This old man won’t betray Esteemed Madam’s expectations.”

Chu Lian turned now to instruct Manager Qin. “Manager Qin, you are to arrange for anything that Old Master needs as soon as possible.”

Manager Qin was very efficient with his work, so he immediately pulled the old carpenter over to one of the side rooms to discuss what was needed.

Thus, before it was even midday, the old carpenter had already started work.

Manager Qin sent someone to bring the old carpenter’s three sons and eldest grandson into the estate. Chu Lian’s courtyard wasn’t very big in the first place, so the sudden increase in the number of people coming to and fro was very eye-catching.

Due to the absolute secrecy of the blueprints, Chu Lian had arranged for the old carpenter and his family to work in one of the empty storehouses on the side of the courtyard. She also had the Li siblings take turns standing guard.

The entire He Estate was startled by how serious Chu Lian was treating her little project. Even Tang Yan sent someone over to inquire about what she was doing, only to be sent back with some excuse.