Chapter Two: The Neighbor of 'Enthusiasm'

I see that there is nothing to guard your courtyard, and since you are often busy with work and not at home, I will gift you a puppy. It can help watch over your door when you are away. Without waiting for a response, the woman stuffed the puppy into Liu Yi's arms and quickly bid him farewell, disappearing in a flash.

Shaking his head to cast aside those chaotic thoughts, the most important thing now is to fill his stomach. In the morning, he prepared a writing desk for Zhuge Liang, and upon returning, he managed to create a dragon by himself. He hasn't even eaten lunch and is now so hungry that his stomach is pressing against his back.

Due to uncertainty about the cooking time, it was slightly prolonged, resulting in a presentation that is somewhat difficult to look at; however, it is still edible

With a mind filled with chaotic thoughts, Liu Yi's eyelids gradually closed. Before long, a faint snoring sound emerged from the room; today had been truly exhausting

A few barks of dogs could be heard from outside

In the astonished gaze of Liu Yi, he saw Wang's fingers, as thick as two radishes, pinching a puppy that had been weaned for only a few days as it came in

The dietary culture during the late Eastern Han period had significantly improved compared to the Qin Dynasty, at least in terms of the variety of food available, and during times of peace, ordinary farmers could occasionally enjoy meat.

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As for the initial acquaintance with Zhuge Liang, Liu Yi did not pay much attention to it

Sitting on the stool he made himself, Liu Yi chewed his food with a blank expression. If he weren't so extremely hungry and unwilling to waste food again, he would truly want to overturn it.

Unfortunately, it is evident that we are not in an era of peace. Liu Yi, having just arrived, is fortunate to have anything to eat.

Liu Yi silently gazed at his slender hands; if one were to disregard his face, these hands alone would be enough to attract many individuals with particular preferences.

"I will give you a gift." Wang felt that she should return a gesture of gratitude, but her hands were empty. She looked around and suddenly her eyes lit up. Before Liu Yi could say anything, that robust figure suddenly vanished

"Liu Jialang, is this something you made?" The next morning, as Liu Yi had just gotten out of bed and was doing calisthenics in the yard, he saw a robust woman peering in. Upon catching sight of the wooden dragon that almost filled the entire courtyard, she was taken aback and, upon seeing Liu Yi come out, said in disbelief.

"It's somewhat frightening," Wang said, patting his chest. "How did you find Mr. Zhuge, whom I introduced to you yesterday?"

The puppy clearly did not understand the malicious intentions of the other party, and its soft, tender tongue continued to lick Liu Yi's hand.

He took some rice and wheat from the earthen pot and mixed them together, then found a taro and put it in the pot to cook. His culinary skills were indeed lacking, and his method was quite haphazard. Particularly, the system clearly discriminated against culinary skills, as it did not include them in the list of crafts. Naturally, Liu Yi had no motivation to study them in depth, nor did he have the experience to upgrade himself. He was content with whatever food he could manage on a daily basis. He had a strong adaptability to his appetite, able to consume both delicacies and simple meals with equal ease.

Today, we successfully completed the largest business deal in history, receiving an income of 350 baht at once, which is indeed a matter of great joy

"From now on, you shall be called Wangcai, auspicious one." After looking at the puppy, Liu Yi turned it over, confirmed it was a male dog, and then settled on the name for it

One does not seek to dominate the world; no matter how impressive Zhuge Liang is, it has nothing to do with oneself. Moreover, Liu Yi has already made up his mind that once he has saved enough money and Cao Cao has conquered Jingzhou, he will find a way to go to Xudu or Ye City. Firstly, these places are economically developed, offering more opportunities to make money; secondly, they provide greater security. Therefore, getting to know Zhuge Liang does not bring much benefit to oneself. At most, one might engage in a few more business transactions before leaving, but that would be a mutual benefit.

What are you thinking about

Harboring resentment in my heart, I still did not truly throw the little pup out. The little fellow looks quite adorable, and since I am all alone, I might as well keep it. Once it grows up, if there comes a day when I cannot find food, it could serve as emergency rations.

Immediately following, the mournful cries of the dog were heard

Hmm, having nothing to do, I practiced my skills, and I hope my sister-in-law won't find it amusing. Liu Yi nodded, the person he least wanted to see had appeared.

Sister-in-law, this is ... ... " Liu Yi looked at the innocent and bewildered eyes of the puppy, feeling somewhat disheveled

"You are being too polite, I did not mean it that way." Although she said this, Wang naturally tucked the ten five-zhu coins into her bosom, her movements swift and fluid, showing not a hint of embarrassment, which made Liu Yi feel a sense of admiration

Look at Zhuge Liang; he actively adds money without needing to speak for himself

However, Zhuge Liang's wife, Huang Yueying, is indeed a down-to-earth woman. Although she is said to be unattractive, I did not find her so when I met her today. Her skin is a bit dark, but she is still quite pleasant to look at. I wonder how well she cooks; I should find an opportunity to enjoy a meal at their place. However, that is not feasible at the moment, as I am not very familiar with Zhuge, making it difficult to approach him. On the other hand, I could consider visiting Uncle Wang, as Auntie has often taken advantage of my hospitality. It would be reasonable to go over and share a meal.

After finishing the tasteless meal that was as enjoyable as chewing wax, Liu Yi tidied up and made an important decision in his heart: in the future, when looking for a woman, her appearance would not be important, but the food must be delicious; otherwise, life would be unbearable

After tidying up the bowls and chopsticks and washing up, Liu Yi threw himself onto the bed in his room, silently gazing at the beams above.

It must be said that when there are no expectations from Zhuge Liang, the countless halos that later generations have attributed to him lose their effect in the presence of Liu Yi. When approached with the mindset of treating an ordinary client, one realizes that Zhuge Liang is not much different from others; at most, he is just a bit more handsome and a little wealthier. Moreover, in communication, he seems to be easier to deal with than the average person, unlike the neighbor's aunt from the Wang family, who is always calculating every detail and constantly looking to gain an advantage, lacking any of the simple and admirable qualities of ancient people.

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Skillful Hands Level 4 (0/4): This is a pair of hands that can evoke jealousy in women, possessing incredible speed and dexterity

Liu Yi stared blankly at the puppy, thinking to himself, I can't even take care of myself, why would I want a dog? What I lack is not a dog, but a woman!

Very well. Upon hearing this, Liu Yi immediately understood the other party's intention and handed over the ten five-zhu coins he had prepared in advance, saying: "I must also thank you, sister-in-law, for your care. This is just a small token of my appreciation, and I hope you will not find it unworthy."

Do not be misled by the fact that he earned three hundred five-zhu coins in just one day today; in the Wolonggang area, the only family that can be considered wealthy is the Zhuge family. Other households would not spend money on furniture; most would make a few pieces themselves, just enough to get by. Who would spend that kind of money? On a daily basis, Liu Yi mostly engages in minor repairs and maintenance work, earning a decent amount of over ten five-zhu coins in a day. Sometimes, it is difficult to collect payment even for significant issues, especially since he is new here; he treats some small jobs as favors. This is also the reason why his carpentry experience has improved the fastest, and he originally had a solid foundation, having already attained a level three skill when he acquired the system.

Or in the future, when working at someone else's home, intentionally delay the work progress and stay for lunch in the afternoon