Reborn at 80: From Village Scoundrel to Billionaire

Wangjiawan is located eight miles away from Fanjiacun.

Wang Jianzhu was the most skilled house builder within a ten-mile radius.

When Liu Bei arrived at Wang Jianzhu's house, it was already more than twenty minutes later.

At that moment, Wang Jianzhu was at home playing with his dog.

"Uncle Architect!" After stopping his bicycle, Liu Bei took out a pack of Ashima cigarettes from his pocket and handed it to Wang Jianzhu.

"Are you playing with the dog? Having a dog is great. Dogs are obedient and loyal. I just got a black dog a couple of days ago. Last night, it even helped me catch a thief!"

"Oh, really?" Wang Jianzhu took Ashima from him. "Is there something you need?"

"Uncle Architect, it's like this. My family just got approved for a plot of land for building a new house, and I've come here specifically to ask you to come over and take a look! I was just wondering if you're free today? Of course, if you're not free, I can come another day!"

As the saying goes, "He who takes money must do the work."

Wang Jianzhu accepted a bag of Ashima cigarettes from Liu Bei, and Liu Bei's tone was very sincere, so he couldn't very well refuse.

"I'm free. How big would you like to build it?"

"The land is 200 square meters, and I plan to build a two-story brick-concrete reinforced concrete building! That'll be 400 square meters in total!"

"What? A 400-square-meter brick-and-mortar building?"

Wang Jianzhu had already heard about Liu Bei's recent success in making money by hunting in the mountains with his fellow villagers.

But he never expected that Liu Bei would actually build a 400-square-meter brick-concrete building.

"Xiao Bei, are you serious? Brick-and-mortar buildings aren't cheap to begin with. Four hundred square meters, that'll cost at least five or six thousand, right? Are you sure you want to build it?"

"Cover it. Why not?" Liu Bei said, "My family is large, we can't leave it unbuilt. What do you say?"

"That's true. We definitely need to build one! So what kind of bricks are you planning to use?"

"Of course it's red bricks!" Liu Bei said.

"Red bricks!" Wang Jianzhu exclaimed in surprise. "As far as I know, there isn't a single house within a ten-mile radius that uses red bricks. Xiao Bei, you're going to be a pioneer! You've got guts! You're better than your father!"

Wang Jianzhu gave a thumbs up. "Okay. Red bricks it is, leave it to me. Come on, take me to see your new plot of land."

"good!"

Liu Bei smiled slightly, plopped onto the bicycle, patted the back seat, and said, "Uncle Construction, get on!"

"Hmm. Perfect timing, I've never ridden a bicycle before. I'll take advantage of you, Xiao Bei, today!"

"You're too kind!"

Liu Bei smiled and drove Wang Jianzhu to the newly approved homestead in Fanjiacun Village.

The land is 200 square meters and is located at the very end of the village. To the right is a meadow, in front is a small pond, and not far behind, about six or seven meters away, is a small earthen slope.

"Xiao Bei, this place is great!" Wang Jianzhu exclaimed in amazement after looking at the surrounding terrain, and he was also a little envious.

"There's a pond in front. Water represents wealth, and a pond is like a treasure basin, collecting all the wealth. There's also a small hill behind, making the terrain a bit higher, like having a mountain behind you for support. With wealth in front and a mountain behind, it's a feng shui treasure land! Who picked this out for you, kid?"

"I chose it myself!"

"Good eye!" Wang Jianzhu gave a thumbs up again. "Okay, I've already seen the site. I think it's quite suitable to build houses here."

After nodding, Wang Jianzhu changed the subject, "But with so many people in your family, how do you plan to build it? Have you thought about it?"

Liu Bei pondered it carefully.

The mother's room can be divided into a separate section.

Three ex-wives, huh?

If he wants to improve the relationship and cultivate a deeper affection, the first thing he needs to do is to be close to the other person.

Suddenly it's too far away; if you can take care of this, you might not be able to take care of that.

To ensure that the rain and dew are evenly distributed, an equal deformation must be created.

"Uncle Architect, this is what I think!"

Liu Bei squatted down, picked up a twig, and started drawing on the soil.

Soon, a floor plan came into Wang Jianzhu's view.

Liu Bei pointed to the picture and said,

"It was arranged to resemble a traditional courtyard house. On the first floor, my mother and three children each had their own room. On the second floor, I was in the middle, and the other three rooms were here, here, and here, with each room being as close as possible to my room."

"In addition, three small rooms were partitioned off from the other three locations for backup!"

"Backup?" Wang Jianzhu didn't quite understand. "What's it for?"

"Hehe!" Liu Bei rubbed his hands together. "The dollhouse!"

"Oh... I see. You've got a lot of energy, kid. Not bad, really not bad."

Wang Jianzhu, looking very knowledgeable, asked, "Besides these, are there any others?"

Yes. Of course.

Liu Bei continued, "On the first floor here, and on the second floor here, there are small rooms partitioned off to be used as toilets!"

Wang Jianzhu: "..."

Thinking she'd misheard, she paused, staring at Liu Bei. "Did I hear that right? You want to put the toilet inside the house? Not outside?"

"Yes. Inside the room. Not outside." Liu Bei nodded with certainty.

"Liu Bei, have you thought this through? Your house will smell terrible if you do that," Wang Jianzhu said earnestly.

"Don't worry. Just do as I say." Liu Bei smiled slightly, not too concerned.

"You..." Wang Jianzhu had built houses his whole life and had never heard of building a latrine in his own home.

Even in apartment buildings in the city, people share a single public toilet.

This is the first time I've ever heard of such a thing.

After giving Liu Bei a deep look to make sure he wasn't joking, Wang Jianzhu said, "Okay. You tell me what to do, and I'll do it. I'll put you in charge. But let me make this clear beforehand: if your house smells bad later, don't blame me!"

"Don't worry, Uncle Architect. I won't blame you!" Liu Bei smiled.

"I'm relieved to hear that."

Seeing that Liu Bei was determined to do so, Wang Jianzhu had no choice but to obey Liu Bei's wishes.

"Oh, right, we need to use plenty of steel bars," Liu Bei added.

"At this rate, the cost will probably exceed five or six thousand, even reaching seven or eight thousand. You'll be under a lot of pressure. Have you discussed it with your mother?" Wang Jianzhu was somewhat worried for Liu Bei.

"We've discussed it. My mother agreed," Liu Bei said with a smile.

"Alright. I understand. I know someone who can handle the red bricks. As for the steel bars and cement—" Wang Jianzhu thought for a moment, "I can ask someone to take care of it for you. But you'll have to pay a deposit first."

"The deposit is no problem!" Liu Bei pulled the money out of his pocket. "Here's 2000 yuan!"

"Take this to order the materials first. If you need more, just come to my house and let me know, and I'll give you more! We'll settle the rest once the house is built. How does that sound?"

"Okay. That's settled then!"

Wang Jianzhu strongly agreed.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle Architect." Liu Bei stuffed 2000 yuan into Wang Jianzhu's hand.

Looking at the thick 2000 yuan, Wang Jianzhu was quite surprised.

He knew Liu Bei had made some money hunting recently, but he didn't expect him to make this much.

That's 2000 yuan!

They just took it out without warning.

That's incredibly extravagant.

It seems Liu Bei has made quite a bit of money.

That's incredibly extravagant!

"It's nothing. It's not hard work."

"I'll take you home!"

"No, thank you. It's been a long time since I've been to Fanjiacun Village, so I'll take a walk here today to clear my head!"

"Shall I accompany you?"

"No need. You should go back and keep your three wives company. Building so many small rooms all at once will keep you busy. You understand what I mean, right?"

Liu Bei: "..."