Parents' abilities are indeed strong. In just two to three months, they could lead the villagers to transform a barren land into a modern village.
This speed of infrastructure development was beyond her imagination.
At this moment, Luo Yunshi's gaze swept over and she happened to see a familiar figure, immediately striding over.
"Sister Xiu'er."
Luo's mother was startled by the sound, turned her head, and seeing Luo Yunshi, her face lit up with joy. "Xiao Shi! Why are you here?"
Luo Yunshi grinned, "I came to see how you are preparing."
"Come, come in, let's talk slowly." After saying a few words to the two women beside her, Luo's mother took Luo Yunshi's hand and walked towards the Liu family's courtyard.
The two arrived at the private living room of Luo's father and mother. After a maid served tea and pastries, she discreetly withdrew.
"I just saw Cai Lian come to find you. Mom, did you keep her by your side to work?" Luo Yunshi took a sip of tea and asked casually after setting up a barrier.
"Yes! Ever since your father no longer had to pretend to be foolish, my husband and I displayed our abilities in the village, and our reputation increased. While many villagers praised my husband and me, they would always gossip about Cai Lian from time to time.
Cai Lian showed signs of causing trouble back then. However, after my husband and I brainwashed the villagers with concepts of self-reliance and prosperity, Cai Lian gradually changed her ways.
When the school appeared, she was very eager to learn. She said at the time: 'I was wrong before, I took the wrong path, but now I understand. My cousin can learn so well, and as her cousin, I can't fall behind.'
Luo's mother smiled and continued.
"Cai Lian was always one of the clever and ambitious girls in the village, and her learning ability was indeed not bad.
Later, whenever I assigned tasks, she would eagerly volunteer. Her abilities were among the best in the village.
During the famine, not only did she not cause trouble, but she was also responsible for managing the women's group in the village.
Nowadays, although she still has some personal thoughts, it's normal.
I've observed her for so long and think she's doing quite well, so I promoted her.
She is now one of the managers of the village factory, with many people under her.
Cai Lian is beautiful and capable now. Many young men in and out of the village like her. A landlord's son from the county proposed to her, but she didn't agree."
Listening to Luo's mother, Luo Yunshi was filled with emotion.
In life, if one has a benefactor to guide and help at a turning point, their destiny can change.
Before long, Luo's father, who had finished his work, also returned.
The family of three chatted for a while longer. Luo Yunshi left some newly made food before departing.
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Now, many people in various places know that Qingshan Village has produced miraculous cement. Even the government has come to cooperate with Qingshan Village.
After obtaining the cement formula, the government immediately rushed to strengthen dams and build reservoirs in various places.
Luo Yunshi was relieved upon hearing this.
The summer had been without rain, and the weather was very dry and hot.
A certain food establishment had introduced new dishes suitable for summer.
Cold shredded chicken noodles, fried sauce noodles, saliva chicken, summer-refreshing fruit tea, light and refreshing loofah and mushroom soup, and other dishes.
The business in the store became even more booming.
Luo Yunshi even set up a canopy at the entrance of the shop, with several tables placed under it.
"Table number 6, another serving of saliva chicken, two servings of red tea with milk, two servings of iced tangerine peel and mung bean soup, and two bowls of fried sauce noodles. Table number 8, mung bean and glutinous rice cakes, cucumber jelly, cold eggplant salad, and one fruit tea to go."
Da Li shouted from the kitchen.
"Have you heard about the incident in Hongxing Village where the village head stole relief grain and cement?"
"Who doesn't know about this? The village head of Hongxing Village stole relief grain from several refugee families. Those families didn't dare to say anything.
Who would have thought that the cement the higher-ups asked them to use for reinforcing the riverbanks would also be touched by the village head? And now it's exposed. When it happened, the village head didn't take it seriously, saying his daughter was the county magistrate's concubine. But what happened? The county magistrate was removed from his post, and the village head was imprisoned."
"He deserves it. The National Master said there would be floods in the future, and the Emperor took it seriously, yet these people dared to cut corners. It's truly detestable."
"Exactly. It's getting hotter and hotter. It's said that the National Master predicted no rain throughout the summer and heavy rain in autumn, which would lead to floods."
"Yes, have you heard? The National Master will perform the Rain Summoning technique in the capital seven days from now."
"Yes, yes, I've heard too. My fourth uncle's wife's cousin's relative works as a servant in the National Master's mansion in the capital. It's said that the National Master will arrive in the capital soon."
"It's an inside rumor, the National Master is an immortal, a very beautiful woman. Her methods are mysterious and unfathomable."
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The customers in the shop began to discuss, from the village head to the matter of the National Master performing magic in the capital in seven days.
Luo Yunshi sat in a corner, listening to the surrounding discussions, a slight smile on her lips.
Who would have thought that the mysterious National Master they spoke of was right beside them, running a food stall as Miss Luo?
A few days ago, she had sent a message to the new emperor, informing him of the time of the ritual and the necessary preparations. She hadn't expected this news to spread so quickly.
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A few days passed in a flash, and Luo Yunshi arrived in the capital again.
When she first learned that the new emperor intended to establish a National Master's mansion for her, Luo Yunshi immediately sent a message to the new emperor, stating that it was unnecessary and a waste of resources.
The new emperor was deeply moved and reverent upon receiving the message. An immortal is indeed an immortal.
In the end, Luo Yunshi only accepted a mansion bestowed by the new emperor.
Not long after Luo Yunshi arrived at the mansion, she received news that the new emperor and his ministers were rushing over immediately after the court session.
This time, Luo Yunshi did not wear a veil but used a little spiritual power to conceal her appearance. She then invited the new emperor and the others in.
The new emperor and the ministers had sweat on their foreheads, clearly from rushing over.
After exchanging pleasantries, Luo Yunshi, not being very familiar with them, did not engage in small talk. With a wave of her hand, she presented each person with a cup of iced drink, its label removed from a supermarket.
The ministers, seeing such an immortal's technique for the first time, received the cool beverages that stopped in mid-air before them, trembling with excitement.
The new emperor was also ecstatic. This was, after all, from the National Master; it must be an immortal drink.
"Thank you, National Master."
The new emperor took a deep breath, suppressed his pounding heart, and said respectfully to Luo Yunshi.
The other ministers also bowed in unison to Luo Yunshi, showing utmost respect.
The new emperor and ministers inquired further about what preparations were needed for the ritual. Luo Yunshi stated that no special preparations were needed and dismissed the ministers.
The new emperor was hesitant to leave, and since it was lunchtime, Luo Yunshi invited the emperor to have a meal at the National Master's mansion before finally seeing him off.
The next day, the sun hung high in the sky, emitting scorching rays that heated the earth.
After the new emperor recited the prayer for rain and the ministers prostrated in worship, at noon, Luo Yunshi, to conserve spiritual energy, directly stood in the Golden Bell Shield cloud aircraft and ascended above the rain-praying square, as if riding the clouds.
At the forefront of the square stood a human wall formed by hundreds of well-equipped soldiers with swords at their waists and bracers on their arms. Behind the human wall stood a crowd of citizens.
Luo Yunshi looked down from the sky and saw that the square was filled with people. Everyone looked up at her with devout expressions.
The new emperor, clad in a luxurious dragon robe and wearing a crown, stood on a high platform looking up at Luo Yunshi in the sky, his gaze intense and utterly devout.