In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

Ding Yi's shouts were so captivating they could steal a person's soul.

On the edge of the crowd.

Xun Yu, the Grand Secretary of the Han Dynasty, was standing under a sparse willow tree.

For the sake of etiquette, he was wearing heavy official robes, and his back was already soaked with sweat.

There was also a mosquito that seemed oblivious to its own mortality, buzzing around his face, forcing him to frequently wave his sleeve to shoo it away, leaving him in a rather disheveled state.

"This weather...this mosquitoes...it's just..."

Xun Yu sighed. He had wanted to leave for a long time, but he couldn't help looking towards the sales office.

During the first phase, Xun Yu was aloof and thought that Zhao Yu's real estate business was competing with the people for profit, and that the price of 800 gold was simply robbery.

He didn't buy it.

The results of it?

Later, Ding Yi acquired some glass and gave it as a gift when he bought a house.

She completely captivated those aristocratic families.

Actually, at his level, money and status don't matter.

Those are the families that bought the property; you see them all the time.

The old man keeps showing off his "floor heating" and "floor-to-ceiling windows" in front of him every day.

This was like a thorn that had been stuck in his heart for a long time.

He genuinely wanted to see it, or rather, if it was really that good, he might as well buy one himself, so that those people wouldn't have to put on airs in front of him every day.

"Brother Wenruo, the sun is scorching hot today."

A faint voice came from behind.

Xun Yu turned around and saw Jia Xu, whom he rarely saw, strolling over leisurely.

This guy was holding a bottle of chilled plum juice, and he was dressed as warmly as he was, so he didn't look hot at all.

"Wenhe?"

Xun Yu wiped his sweat.

"Why are you here too?"

Jia Xu took a sip of plum juice and pointed to the sales office in the distance.

"I just got back from Zhao Yu's place a few days ago, and I haven't had a chance to go see you yet."

"After earning some hard-earned money, I want to buy a house."

Xun Yu was taken aback:

"You're buying it too? You stingy person, are you joining in this nonsense?"

Jia Xu shook his head and lowered his voice.

Gradually, it's all about the experience of those who've been there; that's called a philosophy of survival.

"Wenruo, don't you think about how chaotic this world is? How many assassins are there?"

"Among the people under the Prime Minister, you must be considered one of those who are well-known."

"What if one day Sun Quan, Liu Bei, or some unknown villain tries to force themselves on you, and you end up caught off guard and defeated?"

"I've already studied this house. The walls in this second phase are thicker than those in the first phase, and the sound insulation is excellent."

"Moreover, the top floor offers a wide view, so if someone wants to climb up to assassinate someone, they can have a servant guarding the place at night and be spotted immediately."

"I am not doing this for enjoyment, but to 'preserve my life in this chaotic world'."

After speaking, Jia Xu looked at Xun Yu with a half-smile:

"Brother Wenruo, your face looks pale. You must have suffered from heatstroke."

I heard there's ice in the second phase model apartment... How about we go and 'criticize' it?

The mosquitoes buzzed around Xun Yu for a while longer, and Xun Yu was really about to lose his guard.

"Ahem...that's fine too."

"As the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, I should go and see just how far this extravagance has gone, so that I can impeach them in the future."

With their own ulterior motives, the two entered the sales office.

Ding Yi spotted the two "big Buddhas" at a glance.

One was Cao Cao's perfect partner, stabilizing the court; the other was a cunning old fox, skilled in intrigue.

If we can take this down, that would be the best possible outcome.

They stopped shouting.

"Oh dear! Lord Xun! Doctor Jia!"

Ding Yi pushed aside the crowd surrounding him and jogged over.

"It must be scorching hot outside! Come on, let's go into the show flat! This is the prime unit in Phase II, reserved especially for you two!"

Push open the door of the model house.

call--

A cool, cold breeze swept over.

Xun Yu shuddered.

That sticky, sweaty feeling instantly dissipated by half.

Upon closer inspection, a copper basin was placed in the corner of the room, filled with ice blocks transported from the ice cellar.

Behind the ice block, there was something resembling a windmill (a water-powered fan) slowly turning, blowing cold air throughout the room.

"this……"

Just as Xun Yu was about to speak, he was drawn to the window again.

The windows are double-layered; the inner layer is a screen made of fine thread, and the outer layer is a green glass window.

The mesh screen not only ensures ventilation but also effectively keeps out mosquitoes.

"This is a mosquito screen."

Ding Yi introduced from the side,

"It's well-ventilated and lets in light, but not mosquitoes. Imagine, on a summer night, with the window open, a cool breeze blowing, and the moon shining, you don't have to worry about getting bitten... What a blissful life that would be!"

Xun Yu touched the screen window and exclaimed, "Wonderful!"

God knows how they've spent their summers these past few years.

Everyone knows him as Xun Ling Liuxiang.

At night, we would light some incense to repel mosquitoes.

But mosquitoes can evolve too; after smelling certain words for a while, they become unafraid of them.

It keeps buzzing.

Every night I have to fight with the fish that slipped through the net in bed for half an hour!

This is simply the most perfect "sleep aid" in the world!

On the other side, Jia Xu was knocking on the wall.

"Knock knock knock".

The voice was deep and resonant.

"This is built with red bricks. You saw it when you were at the Ice Crystal Pavilion, Dr. Jia, so I won't go into too much detail."

"However, we recently launched a soundproof package tailored just for you, which involves adding an extra wall with felt, leather, fabric, and other materials for full sound insulation."

"Even if you break the abacus inside the house, the neighbors won't hear it."

Jia Xu nodded in satisfaction.

That's absolutely right. For someone like him who knows too many secrets, quiet and privacy are life itself.

Xun Yu, on the other hand, had already been taken to the restroom by another salesperson.

The bathroom is a separate small room outside the house.

"My lord, look at this."

"Is this a toilet?"

"This is the biggest upgrade in Phase Two – a water-flushing toilet."

It was only after Ding Yi pleaded with Cao Cao that Cao Cao finally approved it.

The salesperson casually pulled down the top cord.

"Splash—"

The powerful water flow created a whirlpool, thoroughly rinsing the tea leaves that had been placed inside.

Subsequently, the water seal was reset, isolating all odors from the sewer.

There was also a small box next to it. The salesperson opened it and found square sheets of toilet paper inside.

"And this one, this was specially approved by Lord Zhao, it perfectly solves the problem of toilet paper. Just take out two or three, or four or five, it's much more comfortable than that."

Xun Yu was a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder about cleanliness.

In this era, even for nobles, going to the toilet was a troublesome matter.

This can be considered proper.

With the mosquito net added, it's practically double the protection.

We came out of the model room.

When Xun Yu and Jia Xu met, their expressions changed.

That critical stance has completely vanished.

The two pulled Ding Yi into a small, dark room (the signing room) next door.

Xun Yu first looked around to make sure no other colleagues had seen him, then lowered his voice and said with a serious expression:

"Zhengli, I've been having trouble sleeping lately. These mosquitoes are really disturbing the peace and quiet, and they're affecting my ability to review memorials for His Majesty and the Prime Minister."

"For the sake of the Han Dynasty, I need a quiet place without mosquitoes... to recuperate."

Ding Yi nodded vigorously, "You're the one who paid, you're the boss."

"Understood! Your Excellency is taking care of your health for the sake of the country! How touching!"

"Given that you two are both prominent figures, I've decided to offer you an internal price: 800 gold coins, the same as the first phase, more for the same price."

Xun Yu gritted his teeth.

He pulled out a strip wrapped in several layers from his sleeve.

That was his salary that he had saved up for several years, originally intended for his son.

Never mind, I need to take care of myself first.

"This is the cop! Give me a penthouse duplex! The one with the best screen windows!"

Jia Xu, standing to the side, was much more direct.

He pulled out a stack of "Bingjingting Dividend Tickets" (issued by Zhao Yu) from his pocket, still smelling of ink.

That was a thick stack, making Xun Yu's lips twitch.

Judging from Jia Xu's expression, he didn't feel sorry for him at all.

"Wenhe...you?"

Xun Yu was shocked.

Is this old fox really that rich?

Jia Xu chuckled.

"Please don't be offended, this is all a reward from Zhao Yu for his hard work. As you know, we were short-handed when we were building roads and bridges, so I went up to help out."

"Zhengli, I want to follow the style of the neighbor next door."

Remember, install double walls and triple-glazed windows. This is for "assassin protection."