Meanwhile, far away in the capital, Su Xiaotian had already found a construction team and begun renovating the leased shop according to her needs.
At the same time, she didn't forget to take advantage of the holiday to specifically visit Dong Yuanzhong, Minister Wu, and Minister Chang.
Su Xiaotian's visits were always direct: she went to their homes.
Over the years, Su Xiaotian had been to the compound frequently, more so than anyone else in her family.
This was mainly because if she didn't visit for a while, Fan Shufang would definitely send someone to pick her up.
Su Xiaotian also knew that the elderly couple, with their sons not around, were lonely. She would proactively spend time with them when she was free.
This time, Su Xiaotian spent three days at the compound, meeting everyone she wanted to see and asking what she needed to ask.
The big shots answered what they could and said nothing to what they couldn't.
For Su Xiaotian, this was enough.
She wasn't trying to pry secrets from the big shots; she just needed to analyze the existing clues and determine how to best utilize her newly purchased disused factory for maximum profit.
Based on the information she obtained from the big shots, it was basically confirmed that the area she had just bought was not included in the government's unified urban planning, meaning it wouldn't be demolished within three to five years.
However, the expansion of the city could not rule out the inclusion of this area, meaning it might later become the outskirts of the city.
What was so important about the outskirts? The outskirts of today would become the city center in a few years!
This was excellent news for Su Xiaotian.
Although demolition meant making money, in the long run, building and operating her own property would yield the best returns.
Su Xiaotian had also confirmed this construction team after asking around.
Construction teams in this era were generally not very large, and the one Su Xiaotian found was already considered not too small.
Strictly speaking, to undertake the work of renovation and stove building was using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
The reason the foreman, Old Qian, was willing to take on this job was that their previous project had just finished, and they hadn't found a new one yet.
He didn't know that Su Xiaotian chose their team precisely because she saw their potential for development.
Su Xiaotian's approach was also a test, as she had larger projects in hand.
Since the land had been bought, it couldn't just sit there idly; construction preparations had to begin.
The initial plan was for a five-story building, which was not a small project. Su Xiaotian was genuinely worried about entrusting it to a makeshift team, but there were no formal construction companies yet!
It had to be said that Su Xiaotian's luck had always been good.
Old Qian's construction team did an excellent job. Although Su Xiaotian's renovation of the restaurant was a simple task, the large group of men completed it in about ten days.
But Old Qian meticulously supervised every detail himself.
The reason was simple: he felt that a child who could come up with such a brilliant idea must be extraordinary.
Perhaps this would become their highlight project in the future.
After completion, Old Qian found Su Xiaotian at the address she had provided and invited her to inspect the work.
Su Xiaotian was very satisfied with the speed. Her only concern now was the quality of the work.
Accompanied by Li Yuling, Su Xiaotian followed Old Qian to the newly renovated shop.
Although Su Xiaotian lacked much practical experience in architecture, she had the experience from books!
She examined every detail with great care and thoroughness. After inspecting everything, she was very satisfied.
"Uncle Qian, your team did a great job!" Su Xiaotian said politely.
"It's what we should do. You paid for it, and we can't let your money be wasted," Old Qian replied with a smile.
There was a hint of shrewdness in the honest man's smile. At that moment, Su Xiaotian suddenly had a feeling that this person might not be ordinary in the future!
He was likely someone who could seize opportunities and achieve great things.
"Uncle Qian, you've handled these details even better than I imagined."
This was Su Xiaotian's heartfelt opinion. She had this vision, but not even a single blueprint.
These people had perfectly realized her vision, and it even looked quite high-class.
The dark-skinned middle-aged man became a bit embarrassed at the young girl's praise.
In their line of work, they didn't have much status. When others hired them, they were usually treated like servants and bossed around. No one ever genuinely praised them.
At that moment, the dark-skinned man was touched.
"Xiaotian, let me tell you something from the heart. You're the first person to praise us. In the past, after completing a job, clients would always find some fault to haggle down the price."
Su Xiaotian: ...
It seemed many people did have this mindset: the more faults they found, the less they paid in the end.
But Su Xiaotian believed in the principle of the gentleman loving wealth and obtaining it righteously.
She would never do such a thing!
"Uncle Qian, not everyone is like the people you've encountered before. If you work diligently, you will always be recognized. There's a saying, isn't there? The stars do not fail the traveler! Yes, that's it. Uncle Qian, you must believe that your efforts are seen by heaven!"
Old Qian hadn't expected to be comforted by a young girl.
But what this young girl said was indeed very reasonable.
No matter the outcome, as long as one tried their best, success would eventually come. If success didn't come, it meant the effort wasn't enough!
Just as Old Qian was thinking about working hard, Su Xiaotian spoke again.
And what Su Xiaotian said next undoubtedly acted like a shot of adrenaline for Old Qian, making him feel like he was about to burst with excitement!
"Uncle Qian, I have another job in hand, a rather large one. I don't know if you and your brothers can handle it."
Old Qian was stunned for a long time upon hearing this.
His construction team hadn't found any new work, and he had been worried sick for the past few days. He couldn't just take such a large group of people back home in defeat.
But if they didn't go back, staying in the capital would cost money every day.
He hadn't expected the young girl to say she had a big project!
Was it what he was thinking?
Seeing Old Qian standing there in a daze, Su Xiaotian spoke again.
"Uncle Qian, have you found any new work?"
"No, no," Old Qian quickly waved his hand anxiously, fearing that if he delayed, he might lose the job he was about to get.
"We haven't found any new work yet. We've been quite troubled these past few days!" Old Qian sighed as he spoke.
"When many people haven't found new work, they tend to drag out the progress of their current jobs. Why did you finish yours so promptly?"
This question actually puzzled Su Xiaotian a bit. After all, if they were paid by the day, they could delay by one day and then another, and only talk about it when they couldn't delay anymore.