As Qin Chuan's words fell, Qin Gang and Qin Yang, standing behind him, simultaneously stepped forward, flanking Li Yuan San like the Guardian Deities at a temple gate.
Qin Gang, in particular, exuded a fierce gaze, clearly signaling that if Li Yuan San didn't provide an explanation, he wouldn't hesitate to take action.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became incredibly heavy and oppressive, startling Li Yuan San.
Then, immense anger surged through his entire being.
"What's this? Relying on your numbers, are you planning to beat me up?"
"Come on! Come on! My head is right here, if you three brothers have the guts, just crack it open for me?"
Li Yuan San stood up, shoving his head directly in front of the Qin brothers.
Seeing Li Yuan San, who was as brazen as a pig unafraid of boiling water, Qin Chuan stopped the about-to-erupt Qin Gang. He was certain that if they truly "cracked" his head open, this Li Yuan San would latch onto the Qin family for good.
It would take at least several hundred, if not a thousand, yuan to appease him.
This guy was a scoundrel with a history.
Once, a family had an argument with him. They accidentally hit him, leaving a minor scratch on his face. Li Yuan San, bringing his entire family of seven or eight, moved into their house.
The family was eventually forced to pay him off. This was precisely why the village chief Xiong Lian Shan chose Qin Shuren to renovate his new house, rather than Li Yuan San.
This person was disliked by many in the village, with very poor social standing.
As a reborn individual with decades of life experience, Qin Chuan would not let such a rogue succeed in his scheme.
Since the other party wanted to play games, he had plenty of ways to play him to death, though the time wasn't right yet.
"Oh my, what are you all doing?"
"We're all from the same village, we see each other every day. Let's prioritize harmony, harmony!"
At this moment, Xiong Lian Shan's entire family rushed forward to mediate. They were genuinely afraid that the Qin brothers would beat Li Yuan San, which would cause them trouble too.
If they wanted to fight, they shouldn't do it in his house; they should go outside!
"Big Brother, Second Brother! Tell this scumbag to leave!"
Qin Chuan knew when to stop. If they beat Li Yuan San now, his side would be the one to suffer.
The old Qin family was facing many difficulties and couldn't afford such a disturbance for now!
"Li Biesan, get the hell out of here!"
"Get out!!"
Qin Gang and Qin Yang both cursed loudly.
Li Yuan San ran out of the house. Before leaving, he turned back, pointed viciously at Qin Chuan, and shouted, "Qin family's three dog whelps, you wait for me!"
His gaze was so venomous that Qin Chuan almost wanted to bury him alive on the spot. Such a person, if left alive, would surely be a future menace.
No, he had to make plans quickly!
In life, the most dreaded thing is encountering such a sinister bastard. Who knows what despicable act he might commit next.
Qin Chuan thought to himself.
As Li Yuan San left, the atmosphere in the house finally eased. Everyone resumed their conversation.
The topic of their conversation, naturally, was the renovation of the new house.
Not long after, Qin Chuan led his two brothers to the new house's location and officially began the work.
The first task was to demolish!
Everything that was there before was to be removed. Any doors, windows, cabinets, or shelves that didn't meet Qin Chuan's requirements were to be dismantled, then repurposed and rebuilt.
Qin Chuan took a pen and first sketched out the design for the doors and windows. In this era, many rural areas in the north still used wooden windows, made entirely of wood, often with intricate carvings.
To save costs and time, Qin Chuan directly opted for glass. The upper part of the windows would still be wood, while the lower part would be glass, supplemented by some aluminum alloy for the doors and windows.
Strictly speaking, besides the slightly higher cost of aluminum alloy, the cost of glass was not more expensive than wood. The overall price was comparable, but it saved a considerable amount of time.
Upon seeing the door and window designs Qin Chuan had drawn, the eyes of brothers Qin Yang and Qin Gang lit up. The Xiong Lian Shan family, who had followed along, also had their eyes gleaming with surprise.
"With this design, the natural light in the entire house will be much better, making the whole house more airy, and it will be very beautiful and elegant!"
Qin Chuan explained the benefits of the new doors and windows, earning nods from everyone.
Next, it was time for the floor design. Since they were treating the village chief's new house as a model home, it had to be meticulously done.
The original dirt floor would also be changed to be paved with bricks, which would be more conducive to a cleaner environment in the future and would also have a higher sense of quality.
Unlike the old dirt floors, which would stir up dust with a simple sweep, making the house hazy and filled with dust everywhere.
Additionally, the stove area and windowsills would be tiled with small ceramic tiles.
As Qin Chuan clearly explained his ideas for renovating and laying out the new house, those who had initially held doubts gradually changed their minds.
Occasionally, their gazes towards Qin Chuan were filled with surprise. Was this eloquent and skilled young man truly the third son of the Qin family?
When had the Qin family's youngest son become so capable?
"Heh heh, I told you Qin Chuan was a capable person, but you didn't believe me!"
During a smoke break in the middle, Xiong Dong Mao's expression was exceptionally proud, as if presenting a treasure to his family.
"Show off. All of this is still based on your father spending money!"
The Xiong mother rolled her eyes, but then her face lit up with a smile as she looked at Qin Chuan.
"Xiao Chuan, then our new house will be entrusted to you from now on!"
"You must do a good job, not only to bring us honor but also to bring honor to your Qin family!"
These words were spoken beautifully, befitting a village chief's wife. She certainly had her skills.
"Don't worry, Auntie! I'll make sure it's done beautifully!"
Qin Chuan replied with a smile.
A few minutes later, a sharp buzz of a chainsaw echoed, and the three Qin brothers got to work.
Following the drawn blueprints, the three brothers began by constructing the doors and windows.
All three brothers knew carpentry, as it was an inherited skill. Although it had declined from their ancestors' level by Qin Chuan's generation, with Qin Chuan present, everything was arranged perfectly.
In just one afternoon, the three brothers worked together and managed to build a set of doors and windows, working with remarkable efficiency.
After returning home for dinner, the three brothers went back to continue their work.
The sound of the chainsaw at night was a bit disruptive, but luckily, it was during the New Year, and everyone slept late. Moreover, everyone in the village knew about the Qin family's situation, so no one caused trouble.
To prevent the malicious Li Yuan San from repeating his schemes, Qin Chuan decided to stay here. The cold didn't matter as long as nothing else went wrong.
Thus, more than ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
The previously empty new house was now filled with various kinds of furniture. The floor was also paved, entirely with large bricks.
Stepping on it gave a sense of class.
There was a two-meter-high wardrobe, a long rectangular coffee table, a large armchair, a TV stand, and a dressing table.
Many hands made light work. A task that would have taken one person over a month was nearly completed in just over ten days.
These pieces of furniture only needed painting, which required an experienced master painter. Qin Chuan could do it, but the strong smell of paint and its harmful effects on the body made him unwilling.
Today, he and Qin Gang had to make a trip to the county town. Besides purchasing glass and aluminum alloy, they needed to find an experienced painter, and of course, visit their parents in the hospital.
Qin Yang, who remained behind, was responsible for painting all the white walls with coating.
This was a crucial step; otherwise, using mud would halve the effect of all their efforts.
As Qin Chuan and Qin Gang drove their three-wheeled motorcycle out of the village entrance, they unexpectedly spotted a graceful figure riding a bicycle, also seeming to be leaving the village.
"Teacher Yang?"
Qin Chuan called out. The figure on the bicycle quickly turned around, revealing a delicate, picturesque face.