Building a luxurious villa in the countryside would save so much money compared to doing it in the city. With their parents' financial standing now, building a villa would be no problem at all.
"Mom, who did you hire to build this?" Cheng Xiaofan asked.
Fu Yueli and Gu Jingyue were professional designers. A villa designed by the two sisters would definitely be impeccable.
However, even with excellent designers, a top-notch architect was indispensable.
Miao Xiuhua smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. As the helmswoman of Kai Xin Jiu, your mother is very prudent in her dealings."
"I had those two girls, Fu Yueli and Gu Jingyue, specifically hire workers from outside. They are all very reliable."
"I can't use the construction workers from Yiling. If I did, Yiling would never accept payment for the materials and labor for this villa."
"For the sake of this daughter-in-law, your father and I are determined to use our own money to build the best villa for my daughter-in-law!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan sincerely exclaimed, "Mom, Dad, you've both worked so hard!"
Miao Xiuhua shot him a look and said, "What are you talking about? Which parents in the world aren't like this?"
"Originally, your Grandpa Luo said that the village would fund the construction of this villa, saying that you and Yiling have contributed so much to the village that building a villa for you is only right!"
"However, as soon as your Grandpa Luo finished speaking, your father and I immediately refused. This is something we, as parents, should do for the next generation; how could we let the village bear the burden!"
As a son, Cheng Xiaofan naturally understood his parents' intentions and smiled, "I'll take some time to check on the villa's progress later!"
Miao Xiuhua smiled, "It's due to be completed tomorrow. Since you know about it now, you should definitely go take a look. Anyway, you know carpentry, so you can handle some of the furniture yourself!"
"Yes, I'll take care of that!"
Cheng Xiaofan boasted shamelessly, "If I say the furniture I craft is second best in this world, no one would dare claim to be first!"
Hearing this, Miao Xiuhua didn't seem to notice her son's inflated ego at all.
"I won't say anything about that, son. The bed you gave your father and me looks beautiful and feels exceptionally comfortable to sleep on. When I wake up, I feel much more energetic than usual!" Miao Xiuhua said with great animation.
This was true!
Normally, his parents drank Golden Tea, were supplemented by Kai Xin Jiu and Energy Water, and slept on a bed imbued with spiritual energy for health. It would be strange if their bodies and spirits weren't good!
Around noon, Bai Yiling called Miao Xiuhua. She was having lunch at Shen Ruobing's place.
The company in Zhuxi Village had just been established, and Bai Yiling was naturally very busy. Fortunately, she had Xiangzi Sakai, who graduated from Harvard University, to help her, which made things much easier.
When Cheng Fugui returned, Miao Xiuhua immediately told him about needing to visit Miao Dachun.
In front of his wife, there was nothing to hide.
He asked Cheng Xiaofan, "Xiaofan, can you help me estimate how much it would cost to build a large pig farm for your maternal grandfather?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "That depends on the specific size. You should discuss it with Grandpa. I suggest not starting too big.
For example, start with fifty pigs, and once you gain experience, gradually expand the scale.
Based on my suggestion, if you go today, bring Grandpa about two hundred thousand yuan. That should be enough for the initial capital."
"Alright. I remember when we were so poor that we sometimes couldn't even get a meal, it was your maternal grandfather who sent us rice every few days."
Cheng Fugui said generously, "It's time for us to step up. Two hundred thousand, plus another sixty thousand. Two hundred sixty thousand, and I'll love it, love it, love it!"
"Only you would!"
Miao Xiuhua pouted and glared at him, "You quiet clam, when did you start talking so glibly, as if your mouth had a bell on it!"
In truth, Miao Xiuhua's heart felt as sweet as if it had been filled with honey when her husband helped her family so readily.
After lunch, Cheng Fugui rode his son's motorcycle and set off. He needed to go to the bank in town first, and then to Miao Dachun's house.
After Cheng Fugui left, Miao Xiuhua smiled at her son and said, "Xiao Fan, come on, your mom will take you to see the house this afternoon!"
"Okay, thank you, Mom!" Cheng Xiaofan replied.
There was a carport at the entrance, housing two cars, a white BMW and a red Ferrari, both belonging to Bai Yiling, and by extension, Cheng Xiaofan's vehicles.
Normally, with the Sky-Piercing Eagle, Cheng Xiaofan rarely used cars.
Today, he took his mother and got into the BMW, slowly driving towards his newly built villa.
"Hehe, it's so comfortable sitting in this car!" Miao Xiuhua was sitting in such a high-end car for the first time. She reached out and patted here, touched there, her face beaming with joy.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Mom, if you like it, I suggest you sign up for driving lessons. I'll definitely get you the best car in the world!"
Miao Xiuhua immediately said, "Don't scare me! Your mom can barely read a few characters, and you want me to learn to drive? You'll be the death of me!"
"..." Hearing her say that, Cheng Xiaofan was speechless.
When should he hire a teacher to teach his mom literacy at home?
However, Cheng Xiaofan immediately dismissed the idea.
If he had this thought, his mother would surely not agree.
"Mom, how is Teresa doing here?" Thinking of the beautiful woman from Great Britain, Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but ask.
Teresa spent all day learning in the adjacent winery. Cheng Xiaofan hadn't had the time to check on her.
Miao Xiuhua smiled and said, "Teresa has been doing well. She's eager to learn, but from her demeanor, she doesn't seem to want to go back home anymore!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Mom, how can you tell?"
Miao Xiuhua said, "Teresa spoke to me privately. However, she asked me not to let anyone know for now, for fear that if news reached her home country, they would come and forcibly take her back."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan nodded and smiled, "As long as she's willing to stay in Zhuxi Village, no one will be able to take her away."
"By the way, do you think Teresa and Yiling's cousin, Han Jie, could be a good match?"
Han Jie was a business prodigy. Cheng Xiaofan wanted to use Teresa as a tether to keep him in Zhuxi Village in the future.
Zhuxi Village was desperately in need of talent!
Miao Xiuhua smiled and said, "I think so, I really think so. I'll arrange for them to meet and see how it goes?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Good. Although Han Jie has been active in the business world, he's gentle and refined in appearance, and handsome. He should be pleasing to Teresa."
"Naturally, naturally!" Miao Xiuhua's spirits soared as she played matchmaker for her daughter-in-law's cousin.
As they spoke, the car had already stopped in front of the newly constructed villa.
When Cheng Xiaofan got out of the car and looked up at the so-called villa, he froze as if petrified, rooted to the spot.
What kind of house was this for someone to live in?