At this time, Ding Xiuqing's heart was already numb. Since arriving in Sanshui Town, everything he has seen and heard has refreshed his understanding of the world.

County, county, town, township, square, bao and jia are the basic composition of the nine counties of Penglai.

Sanshui Town was already so incredible that he couldn't imagine what 'Qingshui County' would be like.

As the lift platform opened again, Shi Kaiying led Ding Xiuqing and others out.

The first thing that comes into view is a square hall, more than three feet long and wide.

There are long chairs and benches around the hall, and some old people with rosy faces and cheerful expressions are sitting beside dozens of desks. They sit in groups of three and two, chatting together, and laughing from time to time.

In Kunzhu Mountain, Ding Xiuqing had never seen such a scene. People there always seemed to have something on their mind, and there was always a lingering sadness between their brows.

An aisle extends from each of the four directions in the hall, clearly marked with the four characters A, B, C, and D.

The aisle is one foot to three feet high, two feet wide, and twenty feet long. There are ten households facing each other on both sides.

It was almost noon, and the doors of every house were open, and the aroma of delicious food wafted out.

Ding Xiuqing and others, who were already hungry, couldn't help but swallow secretly.

On the sixteenth floor, Yizi Pavilion, Shi Kaiying lived here.

When Ding Xiuqing followed Shi Kaiying into the home, her first impression was that it was bright, just like being in the open air. There was no sense of darkness at all when entering the room.

Looking up, I found that all the windows were inlaid with the same kind of glass as those on the carriage, allowing the sun's rays to shine directly into the room.

Yu Zhongxiu had been waiting for a long time and warmly greeted the three of them to sit down.

The table is filled with various refreshments and fruits.

Yu Zhongxiu smiled and said:

"Ms. Ding, please rest for a while. The food will be ready soon. Please wait a moment."

Then he said to Ding Xiulian:

"The little girl must have been hungry for a long time. Eat more of whatever you like."

Ding Xiuqing touched her little sister's head, looked at her expectant eyes, smiled and nodded at her.

Ding Xiulian cheered and thanked Yu Zhongxiu.

He reached out and grabbed two pieces of snacks and handed them to his grandmother and brother respectively. Then he took a piece of snack for himself and tasted them deliciously.

Seeing this scene, Yu Zhongxiu's face unconsciously broke into a smile.

Shi Kaiying and Ding Xiuqing sat across from each other, drinking tea and chatting.

"This building is twenty-four feet high, with a total of sixteen floors. It is built in the shape of a cross and is divided into four pavilions: A, B, C and D.

There are ten households in each pavilion, and there are more than 600 households in the whole building, with a population of about 3,000.

The layout of the house is basically the same, with five living rooms, a study, a kitchen, a warehouse, and a bathroom. In addition to the living room, it is five feet long and wide, which is more than enough to accommodate three generations.

In addition to the indoor space and the balcony, there are two open spaces where you can grow enough fruits and vegetables to last for a year."

One building can accommodate 3,000 people. In Kunzhu Mountain, some villages may not have that many people in total.

Thinking of the countless tall buildings in Sanshui Town, Ding Xiuqing was stunned again.

"How many residents are there in this... town?"

Shi Kaiying smiled and said:

"The high-rise buildings in the town are divided into three types: six-story, sixteen-story, and thirty-six-story.

Most of the private buildings are six-story, so there are not as many as Ding Xianggong thought. There are only about 200,000 people in the town.

As a commander, I can only take care of this one corner."

Ding Xiuqing fell silent when he heard the number '200,000 people'. He felt a bit of pressure from it.

Sanshui Town is not that big, everyone has to live, and he doesn't know how to provide food, clothing, housing and transportation for 200,000 people.

But when there are more people, it means competition, and it seems more difficult to live here than you think.

Shi Kaiying continued:

"In the nine counties of Penglai, there is a big difference between the people of Nanzong and the temporary residents.

For example, if two people do the same thing at the same time, the people of Nanzong will get 40% more reward than the temporary residents.

In addition, in daily life, the people of Nanzong have many conveniences that temporary residents cannot imagine.

For example, in this house, temporary residents can only buy a six-story building, which is not only expensive but also difficult to buy."

Ding Xiuqing said with some confusion:

"Is there a big difference?"

Shi Kaiying laughed and said:

"Mr. Ding, come with me."

Shi Kaiying took Ding Xiuqing to briefly operate the various facilities in the room.

A water pipe that can discharge water on its own, a rune-patterned lamp that can be turned on with a touch, a rune-patterned stove that can start a fire without wood, a bathtub that can adjust the temperature, etc.

In short, all the conveniences needed in daily life can be easily operated.

Innate Yiqi Nanzong actually penetrated the power of magic into the entire lives of ordinary people.

After turning around, Ding Xiuqing had no other thoughts except extreme shock.

Which island in the sea is the most precious?

freshwater!

When we are in Kunzhu Mountain, what everyone looks forward to most is rainfall, because enough rainwater can be accumulated for use.

But the most feared thing is also rainfall, because it means storms and disasters.

But here, fresh water is available at any time.

He didn't know how the nine counties of Penglai achieved this, and he wasn't prepared to ask.

As long as you live here, you will be able to figure these things out sooner or later.

There are so many changes in this residence alone. Looking at Sanshui Town and even the nine counties of Penglai, how many changes are hidden in it?

“Many of these conveniences have been added gradually over the years.

The six-story residential building is still an old structure from decades ago, and it still uses firewood and candles, so it can't be compared with this place."

Ding Xiuqing pondered for a moment and suddenly said:

"With such a stark contrast, aren't you worried that these temporary residents will be dissatisfied?"

Shi Kaiying smiled.

"The deputy head of our sect Wushuang Zhenren said:

Only when people see others living a good life will they have pursuits and think about hard work and hard work.

Motivation only arises from desire!”

Ding Xiuqing muttered it several times, feeling anxious in her heart.

It is the nature of any creature to choose a better life, and humans are no exception.

"Chief Shijia, if you want to obtain permanent residence permission as soon as possible, is there any good way?"

Shi Kaiying smiled inwardly.

"Xiangong Ding can only be regarded as a temporary resident now, not even a temporary resident. If he doesn't have special talents, it may take ten years to settle here.

But you can wait, but my sister may not be able to wait. If she doesn't enter the palace, she will never have another chance in her life in ten years.

In the nine counties of Penglai, women have a high status. Did you see Zhuo Jing? She is now in charge of three shops and her monthly salary is more than that of me, the boss.

If your sister misses these ten years of study, she will be illiterate in the future, I'm afraid..."

Shi Kaiying did not continue speaking, but Ding Xiuqing already understood the meaning of his words.

Just as he was about to speak, Shi Kaiying continued:

"I have heard Zhuo Jing tell me about the marriage contract, and I will not do anything that takes advantage of others.

But without a relationship, I can’t ask others to vouch for you. I also have a countermeasure, Mr. Ding might as well think about it.”

After a pause, seeing that Ding Xiuqing remained silent, he continued:

"You and I can become brothers of the opposite sex. That way I can ask my neighbors for help.

In this way, Ding Xianggong and his family can be turned into temporary residents without affecting my sister's schooling. I wonder what Ding Xianggong wants?"

Ding Xiuqing had a sudden thought. Yu Zhongxiu had talked to him about getting married before. Although he was willing, he always felt a little threatened.

But at this time, Shi Kaiying put aside the matter of getting married, and instead wanted to become a brother of the opposite sex with him, but this made him feel a sense of crisis.

Once the two become sworn sworn brothers, it means there is a gap in generation, and it is no longer possible for Shi Ziyu to marry Ding Xiulian.

'Why did Shi Kaiying change her mind?'
To be continued...