vncnus Chapter 91 Renovating the Backyard
Chapter 91 Renovating the Backyard
Although he decided to hire a construction team, Li Shuwen didn't know which one to choose.
Just then, Li Shuwen needed to go to Miss Joey to collect his payment for the request from Sweetwater Village.
Miss Joey is practically an omniscient person; you can ask Miss Joey for advice on this kind of question.
"Kai, there are still dozens of kilograms of sweet potatoes in the kitchen. Go get them and roast them all."
Ah Kai stood ramrod straight. "Yes, Master!"
"Strength, take all your Pokémon to the training ground and train them with Thunder Punch."
Guai Li nodded, waving all four of his hands together, beckoning everyone back to training.
"Li Meining, you stay and learn how to roast sweet potatoes from Akai."
"good!"
Li Meining was more serious than ever before, handling a small roasted sweet potato with ease!
"Kai, don't worry if you can't teach me."
Li Meining's cooking skills are not good, not because she didn't study hard, but because she likes to improvise and modify the original correct cooking methods according to her own ideas.
This could lead to production failure or the creation of something indescribable.
This is almost like her passive skill, which she activates subconsciously.
Akai nodded, not understanding what difficulty could possibly exist in roasting a sweet potato.
He had no idea what kind of culinary demon he was about to face.
"I'll go find Miss Joey and ask her how this pool should be fixed."
When Li Shuwen arrived at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy saw him and immediately came to greet him.
"Librarian, you're here to collect your reward for the Sweetwater Village mission, right?"
Li Shuwen nodded. "Yes, but I would like to ask Miss Joey, if I want to build this swimming pool in the backyard of the Curtain Dojo, which construction team should I hire?"
"I wonder if Miss Joey knows?"
Miss Joey smiled. "I do know a little about that. I wonder what kind of swimming pool the library mainly builds?"
Li Shuwen's swimming pool must first be big and deep enough so that Magikarp won't feel uncomfortable staying in it.
Secondly, it naturally has to be cheap.
Li Shuwen shrugged. "After all, I've only just become the prospective headmaster, and my budget is insufficient."
Miss Joey smiled and said, "If we build it as a swimming pool, 100,000 yuan is indeed not enough, but if we build it as a reservoir, 100,000 yuan is more than enough."
"I happen to know a good and affordable water tank construction team. If I get the Pokémon from the Veiled Gym to help, I can further reduce the cost."
Li Shuwen's eyes lit up. That's right, he didn't need to be so fixated on the swimming pool.
"Thank you, Miss Joey. Could you please contact the construction team for me?"
Miss Joey nodded. "Okay."
Miss Joey operated the computer, took out a full 100,000 yuan, and handed it to Li Shuwen.
"Master of the Library, this is the reward for the mission in Sweetwater Village: 100,000 coins."
Li Shuwen was taken aback. "I remember that bounty mission rewards are also subject to taxes, right?"
Miss Joy explained, "For tasks related to people's livelihood, the amount of tax payable is relatively low. As the leader of the Veiled Dojo, Shuwen, you also have a certain tax exemption."
"If you add both together, then you won't need to pay taxes on this 100,000 yuan."
Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow. "That's great! Then I'll take on more missions like this. Miss Joey, please keep an eye out for me."
In this life, there are only two things that are inevitable: death and paying taxes!
Moreover, this kind of public service mission helps to enhance the reputation of the Veil Dojo in the surrounding area.
Miss Joey nodded repeatedly: "No problem. If there are similar tasks, I will definitely notify the librarian as soon as possible."
"Leave the construction team to me. I'll have them come over tomorrow to discuss the specific construction plan for the reservoir."
Li Shuwen nodded, "Thank you, then I'll take my leave now. My Pokémon at home are waiting for me to go back and train them."
Miss Joey nodded. "Please take care."
After returning the SUV to the rental company, Li Shuwen casually asked, "How much would a car like this cost?"
"If it's a brand new off-road vehicle, the price is around two million. As for a used car, it depends on the condition of the vehicle."
Forget it, I'll just rent a car if I need one.
As for daily travel, Li Shuwen plans to catch a Pokémon suitable for riding.
Li Shuwen wasn't picky; Arcanine was fine with him.
Back at the Veil Dojo, a rich aroma of roasted sweet potatoes filled the air from afar.
It seems that Kai's roasted sweet potato skills are truly exceptional.
Upon seeing Li Shuwen, Akai immediately ran over with two steaming hot roasted sweet potatoes.
"Master, sweet potato."
Li Shuwen broke a sweet potato and took a bite of the roasted sweet potato.
Golden and soft, it melts in your mouth with a subtle caramel aroma.
Li Meining, with a dark expression, handed over her roasted sweet potato as well.
"Brother, try my cooking!"
Li Shuwen also tried it and was amazed to find that it was edible!
"It tastes good, there's been an improvement."
Akai looked at the pile of charcoal in the corner and another pile of mud, and gave a wry smile.
After wasting so many sweet potatoes, we finally managed to make a batch that's edible.
Ah Kai couldn't understand how people could make a simple roasted sweet potato look like this.
Li Shuwen patted Akai on the shoulder, "Good job, keep it up."
Ah Kai instantly became full of energy.
……
The next day, a man who looked like a contractor knocked on the door of the Veil Dojo.
After understanding Li Shuwen's needs, he directly calculated the required construction time and price on-site.
"The price is only 80,000, after all, it is just a very simple water storage tank. The bottom is one to five meters deep, one hundred meters long and fifty meters wide, depending on the needs."
"Water will be supplied via pipes, and water will be pumped out. As for the excavated soil, will we take it away for disposal, or will it be piled up next to us to form a viewing platform?"
Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow. "Could it be made into one of those rammed earth arena stages?"
The contractor nodded, "Okay, but you'll have to pay an extra 10,000 yuan for labor. Also, the rammed earth needs maintenance, otherwise it will collapse from wind, sun and rain. We won't be responsible for that."
Li Shuwen waved his hand, "That's no problem. How long will it take to finish the reservoir?"
The contractor thought for a moment, "That depends on the situation. Yours is relatively simple, and we don't have to worry about water leakage, so it might only take a month."
The contractor didn't make any absolute statements.
"Okay, can we start construction today?"
The contractor nodded and said, "Sure, the Pokémon from the gym can also participate in the construction of the reservoir, and it will be factored into the final cost."
"Pay a deposit of 10,000 now, and I'll have someone come over and start work immediately."
"no problem."
Li Shuwen is in charge of receiving the challengers, so Akai and Li Meining can only help with the water tank.
Ah Kai is definitely cut out for construction work, and the contractor is very satisfied with him.
"Young man, how about joining my construction team? I guarantee you'll be earning over ten thousand a month in less than a year!"
Akai gave a hearty laugh, "No, uncle, I still want to become a trainer and burn my youth with Pokémon."
The foreman patted him on the shoulder, handed him a business card, and said, "Alright, call me anytime if you want to do this job."
Actually, Li Meining is also very outstanding, but for girls, it's better to do some more respectable jobs.
In just one day, the pool had already taken basic shape.
Professional construction teams are indeed incredibly efficient.
Lying in bed, Li Shuwen received a system notification.
Simulation time is up!
Finally, I can unleash my full potential once again!
Please specify the attributes for this simulation.