The villa was tidied up and intended to be handed over to Director Xiao. Since you all went to Kyoto, a security company has been temporarily responsible for it.
Later, you can see if it's handed over to Director Xiao or Xia Li.
"Give it to Xiao Yun. Xia Li is guarding the King's Villa.
The raw stones and jade there need her to manage and keep accounts. She can't shuttle back and forth."
"Alright. When Director Xiao arrives later, I'll have the security personnel transfer the permissions to her.
How do you plan to renovate this villa on the east side? Will it be a major overhaul?"
"No need. Just restore the swimming pool.
Then I'll find Xiao Xi to make the interior festive. My parents will be staying for a few days then."
"After moving the raw stones today, I'll have someone come tomorrow to rebuild the swimming pool.
After all, storing the raw stones has caused significant damage inside."
"How many days will it take to finish? Can it be done before Laba?
If not, we can wait until spring. There's a cover board on top anyway."
"If you want it done thoroughly, it will take about ten days to half a month.
Otherwise, as you said, we'll do it in spring.
The weather won't be too cold or too hot then, and construction will be more convenient."
"Okay. Cover it up after moving the stones today.
Have someone help me lay a red or green carpet on the cover.
It looks too bare otherwise."
"No problem. How about laying a green one? It's this time of year, and a bare look lacks any vitality.
Let's lay a green carpet and place some artificial trees and cold-resistant potted plants to create some life and vibrancy."
"That's settled then."
As the two were talking, Li Minxi and others also arrived.
"This villa is yours too?" Li Minxi asked.
"Director Cheng gave it to me," Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"Uncle Cheng, do you have any more? Can you give me a set too?" Li Minxi said to Cheng Xiuping.
"Xiao Xi, your uncle really doesn't have any more.
These two sets are for Brother Guo, and the one reserved is for Xu Hui as a wedding house."
"Yangzi, give me this one. I'll live in this one," Li Minxi said directly.
"Why would I give it to you? How many days can you stay here? Kyoto isn't enough for you?" Guo Xuyang didn't indulge her.
"I'll have a place to stay when I come."
"Haven't I kept a room for you in the villa I'm currently living in? How many houses can you live in alone?"
"It's yours, not mine after all. I want this one."
"No. This one belongs to Xiao Yun.
It's filled with raw stones. She'll have to manage the decomposition, carving, sales, and accounting of these raw stones in the future. You can forget about it."
"Playing favorites," Li Minxi stomped her foot huffily.
"When I get back to Kyoto, I'll buy you a set. You can't stay here for long anyway."
"You said it, it's a deal. Sisters, you must bear witness for me."
Li Minxi looked at Guo Xuyang and called out to Ilana and Guo Yiyang.
"No problem. We'll bear witness for you," Guo Yiyang said with a smile.
"Where do you plan for Ilana to give birth?"
Li Minxi looked at the heavily pregnant Ilana and asked.
"Anywhere is fine? It depends on Ilana's opinion."
"Don't you have anything else to say?"
"Say what? I respect Ilana's opinion."
Li Minxi's intention was actually to ask how they planned to treat Ilana. Did they want Ilana's child to be born without status?
But she found it inconvenient to say this in front of so many people.
Another concern was that she also wanted to be Guo Xuyang's bride and didn't want to be behind others.
Since she didn't say it, others naturally didn't know what she meant, only feeling that her words were a bit erratic, jumping from topic to topic.
"Xiao Yun, go inside with Director Cheng. Let security explain the system inside to you clearly.
Xia Li, accompany Xiao Yun. If she has any questions, help her take notes.
The system here is similar to the King's Villa."
Guo Xuyang said to Xiao Yun and Xia Li.
"That's perfect. Do you have nothing else to do now?
If not, shall we go see the Divine Granny?" Li Minxi said.
Cheng Xiuping was puzzled and asked, "See what Divine Granny?"
"Yangzi seems to be in a daze these past few days, as if possessed.
We want to find someone to help him."
"Brother Guo, what exactly is going on?"
"It's nothing. It's just them worrying too much, saying I'm possessed."
"I do know a place where he can see things very clearly," Cheng Xiuping said.
"Uncle Cheng, you guys go ahead.
We want to take him to a temple to see an old monk first.
After all, that's the orthodox way. If it doesn't work, we'll go with you."
"Alright then. Do you know where the temple is?"
"I checked online last night. They say the White Horse Temple here has strong incense. Let's go to the White Horse Temple first."
"Then you go. I'll take Xiao Yun and Xia Li to help them get familiar with the security system as soon as possible."
Cheng Xiuping led Xiao Yun and Xia Li into the villa's security office.
Guo Xuyang, on the other hand, was taken by Li Minxi and the other two to the White Horse Temple.
The White Horse Temple is said to have gotten its name because Tang Monk's disciples, after returning from their journey to Tianzhu country, lectured here and tied their white horse.
When the four arrived, it was noon, and there weren't many pilgrims inside.
They walked and looked as they went.
Inside the temple were statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Eighteen Arhats, Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Buddha, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and other deities.
There were also many stone tablets and stone turtles, and the entire temple was filled with incense.
The four arrived at the main hall and kowtowed three times respectfully.
As Guo Xuyang performed the third kowtow, he heard a dull thud from the statue, startling the monks in the temple.
"Amitabha, donor, please rise quickly."
Guo Xuyang looked around blankly, not knowing what was happening.
"May I ask what the donor wishes for?"
"He has been dazed recently and is suspected of being possessed. Please give him some guidance, master," Li Minxi said from the side.
"Please follow me, donor." The monk led the four towards the back.
"Please wait. Allow me to go in and report." At the entrance of a courtyard, the monk said.
Guo Xuyang felt that this monk was just an ordinary person, without any supernatural powers.
While he was thinking, the monk came out.
"Please come in, donor. The three female donors may wait outside."
Guo Xuyang glanced at the monk and stepped into the courtyard.
This courtyard was planted with unknown trees, lush and green, and surprisingly full of life in winter.
He should get a few planted in his own yard when he gets back.
He thought about it but didn't stop, directly entering the main hall.
He saw a thin monk with a pale face and no beard meditating.
"Please sit, donor. What do you wish to ask?"
"Greetings, master. My emotions have been somewhat uncontrollable recently, and my body often doesn't obey me. I've come to ask for your help to understand."
The thin monk looked at Guo Xuyang carefully and said, "The donor carries an ominous object. Unfortunately, my Buddhist powers are limited, and I cannot help the donor to be freed from it."
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