roccoschili Chapter 63 Building a Restaurant
Chapter 63 Building a Restaurant
After the New Year, Ying Wuyou didn't have much to do, so she chose to relax and enjoy some rare leisure time. During this time, she often played Werewolf with Lady Wang and the concubines in the palace. This game was very popular in the harem; not only did the concubines enjoy playing it, but even the princesses and princes would occasionally get together for a few rounds.
Even the King of Qin summoned Ying Wuyou and asked him what this "Werewolf" game was. After Ying Wuyou's explanation, the King of Qin found it quite interesting, but he thought it was a children's game and didn't pay much more attention to it.
As the weather warms up, Ying Wuyou prepares for a complete renovation of the restaurant. She already has a grand plan in mind: she will transform it into a three-story restaurant! The first floor will remain a spacious and bright hall where people can gather and enjoy delicious food; the second floor will be transformed into a series of exquisite and elegant private rooms to meet the needs of guests who prefer privacy. But the most special floor will be the third floor—it will become VIP suites. Here, not only will delicious food be offered, but also a comfortable accommodation environment. Each room will have a unique decorating style, such as palatial, modern, and Republican-era styles, making guests feel as if they have entered different eras and scenes. Ying Wuyou has spent a great deal of time meticulously designing these rooms, striving for perfection.
Next, on the one hand, Ying Wuyou asked Zhao Ran to find some skilled craftsmen to begin dismantling the original structure of the restaurant in preparation for the upcoming renovation project; on the other hand, she also found a group of excellent carpenters to make various exquisite furniture based on the table and chair designs provided by the system.
Watching the workers bustle about, the sounds of hammers striking and sawing filling the air, Ying Wuyou considered the structural stability of the three-story building. She needed to ensure the walls, columns, and beams were strong enough to withstand the weight and wind. She also thought about other aspects, such as waterproofing and moisture-proofing to protect the building from rain. Furthermore, she considered the design of the lighting and ventilation systems, as well as how to provide good natural light. These factors all had a significant impact on the guests.
Ying Wuyou knew that every detail was crucial in building a structure. Therefore, she began to conceive the overall layout. First, she determined the location and size of each room, striving to make the most of the space and meet various functional needs. Next, she considered the location and design of the staircase to facilitate passage between floors. Simultaneously, she envisioned the decorative style of each floor, ensuring the building was both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
Once the concept and plan were finalized, the construction began.
Next, Ying Wuyou took a two-pronged approach: on the one hand, he dispatched personnel to search for the necessary building materials, such as timber, bricks, and soil, ensuring that the materials were of high quality and sufficient in quantity.
On the other hand, large-scale recruitment began. Although skilled jobs such as carpentry were difficult for ordinary people to handle, non-skilled jobs such as odd jobs still required a lot of manpower.
When Wang Liujin heard that the restaurant was going to be sold, he was about to go and check it out. But when he arrived at the scene, he found that the restaurant had vanished, replaced by a scene of utter devastation. He was very confused, so he asked around to find out what had happened. After much inquiry, someone finally told him that the restaurant had been bought by Princess Jiayang and was being demolished in preparation for reconstruction.
Everyone was abuzz with discussion. The news that Princess Jiayang was going to build a three-story building was hard for Wang Liujin and the others to believe. After all, no one had ever seen anyone build a three-story building before, and wouldn't people fall off such a height? Everyone exclaimed that it was impossible.
Meanwhile, Ying Wuyou had already started recruiting workers to lay the foundation. The construction site was bustling with activity, with workers busy moving materials and digging the ground—a scene of great activity.
Upon hearing the news, Wang Liujin immediately signed up. He thought that since there was no other work to do, working for Princess Jiayang would not only earn him wages but also provide meals, so why not? Moreover, after his previous experience repairing the road, he already had some experience and confidence in this kind of work.
Surprisingly, the recruitment process was incredibly fast; all the needed workers were recruited in less than half an hour. This was clearly because the previous road repair incident had instilled trust in Princess Jiayang in everyone, and now no one thought that a job with pay and meals provided was a pipe dream.
With recruitment completed, construction officially began. The workers quickly threw themselves into the intense work, each with their own tasks: some dug, some built walls, and others transported building materials. The entire site was vibrant and full of life.
Through everyone's concerted efforts, the foundation was made more and more solid, and the entire project was able to proceed smoothly.
On the solid foundation, the house will be supported by six massive timbers. These enormous timbers not only need to be precisely placed and secured, but also need to be stable enough to bear the weight of the future house. Each timber must be tightly connected to the other parts to form a solid frame.
This process required a great deal of physical exertion. Wang Liujin and several others used all their strength to carefully move the thick pillars off the oxcart and then gently lift them into their proper positions. Wang Liujin had previously earned a little money by repairing roads, and now he could afford two meals a day, and he had grown quite a bit taller. However, facing these enormous pillars, Wang Liujin still exerted every ounce of his strength.
With all six massive pillars secured, construction of the first floor began. Following the craftsmen's instructions, Wang Liujin used sturdy templates to cast the walls, ensuring structural strength, and installed doors and windows. Then, building upon the first floor, the second floor was constructed. Similarly, timber was used to build the walls and floors, ensuring a seamless connection with the first floor. Finally, the third floor was built. The walls and floors were constructed using the same method, ensuring the overall structural stability of the building. At the top of the third floor, a roof was built to protect the structure from rain and sun erosion. Timber and tiles were used to construct the roof.
As Wang Liujin stood on the rooftop, an indescribable excitement and joy welled up within him. This three-story building was nearly as tall as the city gate tower; standing here felt like being at the top of the world, overlooking the magnificent scenery of Xianyang. His gaze swept over the bustling streets, the lively markets, and the grand palaces, and a strong sense of pride surged within him. He hadn't expected that a three-story restaurant would actually be built, especially since he had worked alongside the craftsmen to complete it piece by piece.
At this moment, Wang Liujin felt even greater respect for Princess Jiayang.