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Chapter 329 Astronomical and Geographical Knowledge!

After dinner, Xiao Ran drove the three princesses, along with Li Lizhi and Li Shimin, to a shop run by an astronomy enthusiast. Xiao Ran had found the shop online; it had a very complete selection of items and even an astronomy experience center.

Upon arrival, Xiao Ran bought a telescope based on the shop assistant's recommendation.

After buying them, we didn't leave immediately because the little princess became interested in the models on the shelf.

"What's this system?" the little princess said, pointing to a model of the solar system.

The shop assistant quickly came over.

"Little friend, this is a model of the solar system. Look, this is the sun, this is Earth, where we live, and this is Jupiter."

The shop assistant took out the models and introduced them to the little princess one by one, covering all the content that Xiao Ran was going to teach in the next class.

Xiao Ran paused for a moment and looked at the little princess.

"Does Sizi like this model?"

The little princess nodded.

This model is very well made and it's a novel item, so it's normal for the little princess to like it.

So Xiao Ran waved his hand and bought the model as well.

After making the purchase, Xiao Ran looked at the shop assistant and asked, "I remember you have an astronomy experience center here, right?"

The shop assistant nodded.

"Yes, it's over there. You can go in and take a look."

Xiao Ran took the little princess's hand and asked, "Sizi, would you like to go check out that astronomy experience center?"

The little princess didn't know what an astronomy experience center was, but that didn't stop her from wanting to go and see it.

"I'm going!"

Xiao Ran then looked at Princess Chengyang and Princess Gaoyang.

"What about Fanyin and Seventeen? Should we go see them too?"

Princess Gaoyang thought for a moment and asked, "Brother, are there stars inside?"

Xiao Ran had never been here before, so he naturally didn't know. He then looked at the shop assistant.

The shop assistant diligently explained, "Inside are stars, but stars in the shape of planets, as well as introductions to various planets and constellations. There are booklets here; if you're interested, you can buy one. This booklet is about these planets, and you can see it in the experience center."

Xiao Ran became interested and picked up the booklet next to him. It was indeed full of astronomical knowledge, from the sun, earth, and moon, to other planets such as Jupiter, Mercury, and Mars, and then to various constellations.

It even includes detailed information about the Earth.

This is practically a ready-made teaching material.

"Can I take this booklet with me after I buy it?" Xiao Ran asked.

The shop assistant still had a smile on his face.

"Of course, many parents buy a copy to use in teaching their children."

Xiao Ran bought five copies. One was for his own use and also to make a copy of the original. Of the remaining four, three were for the three princesses, and the last one was for Li Shimin.

After buying the brochure, the group went into the astronomy experience hall.

It was very dark inside, with only a little dim light.

"Little Nangjun~ Kang Qiuqiu~"

The little princess pointed to the ceiling of the astronomy experience hall and said.

Xiao Ran looked up and saw a picture of the entire solar system, which was even moving.

"This star is so beautiful!" Princess Chengyang said, pointing to a nearby constellation.

Li Lizhi, who was next to her, opened the booklet and accurately found the page about constellations in the dim light.

"This is the Draco constellation."

The group walked around inside. The place wasn't actually very big; in essence, it was like projecting information about various planets and constellations onto a screen inside the room.

But it must be said that it's perfect for popularizing science.

Compared to tedious learning, this format makes it easier for people to remember the content.

Li Shimin even asked, "Could one of these be prepared in the Tang Dynasty as well?"

Actually, this kind of application doesn't necessarily have to be used in astronomy; it can also be used in poetry, history, and so on.

Xiao Ran thought for a moment. It was impossible to show slides like this store, but there's always a way to overcome difficulties.

"Let's discuss this when we get back," Xiao Ran said.

Li Shimin knew this wasn't the place to talk, so he nodded.

After the group walked around, Xiao Ran bought a keychain for each of the three little princesses. The keychain had a holographic card on it, which would change from a starry sky to a picture of the solar system depending on the angle.

Although the three little princesses don't have keys, they can use them as decorations to hang on their bags.

“Little Nang Jun~ This is so beautiful~” the little princess said, pointing to the model of the solar system.

Once home, the little princess immediately asked Xiao Ran to place the model on her bedside table and looked at it for a long time. It was clear that the little princess really liked it.

"How about we look at it again tomorrow? It's time to sleep now," Xiao Ran said.

The little princess nodded, "Time for bed~"

After saying that, the little princess obediently let Xiao Ran lead her to wash up and then go to bed.

Goodnight, Sizi.

"Good morning, little Nangjun~"

A good night's sleep.

The next morning, Xiao Ran handed the booklet to Xiao Ruoying and asked her to make copies, while he took the three little princesses, Li Lizhi, and Princess Yuzhang to the kindergarten.

After arriving at the kindergarten, they went to class, while Xiao Ran went to find Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness," Xiao Ran greeted Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian looked at Xiao Ran, "Young master, what brings you here? Is something the matter?"

Xiao Ran said, "His Majesty said he wants to find a place to build a cement plant. I wonder what places are available?"

Li Chengqian had actually guessed that Xiao Ran had come for this matter. As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking to him, he had already sent people to survey the terrain and finally selected several places.

"Young master, take a look and see if there's anything that meets your requirements."

Xiao Ran took the few sheets of paper that Li Chengqian gave him.

Unfortunately, not everyone can have a mobile phone right now. Xiao Ran silently added the phone to his to-do list. He would have to discuss the details with Li Shimin later, since mobile phones could only play a limited role in the Tang Dynasty.

Xiao Ran snapped out of his thoughts and looked at the few sheets of paper in his hand.

The above contains introductions to each location, their distance, and even pictures.

After looking through them all, Xiao Ran asked, "Your Highness, would it be convenient for someone to take me to see these places?"

Xiao Ran felt that he needed to see for himself to be sure.

After all, building a factory requires consideration of not only environmental conditions but also the geology and topography of the land. "Of course it's convenient; I'll have someone take you there right away."

As he spoke, Li Chengqian called Yan Liben.

Because this matter was assigned to Yan Liben, which was a bit of a waste of his talents, but Yan Liben's drawing skills were indeed excellent.

Of course, it wasn't to the point that Yu Shinan would take Xiao Ran with him. There were quite a few people with Yu Shinan at the time, so Yu Shinan recommended someone to lead the way and then left.

Xiao Ran thought for a moment, then turned into the supermarket as he passed by.

"Young master." Qin Huaiyu happened to be inside the supermarket. When he saw Xiao Ran come in, he greeted him and looked behind Xiao Ran.

"Did you come alone today?" Qin Huaiyu asked.

After all, Xiao Ran is usually inseparable from the little princess.

Xiao Ran said, "Si Zi is in class right now."

When it came to attending classes, Qin Huaiyu also became somewhat interested.

"Young master, I've heard that kindergarten is really fun?"

Xiao Ran looked at him, "It should be fun for Si Zi and the others, but it probably won't be for you. If you're really interested, why don't you go check it out later?"

"What are you looking at?" Cheng Chumo walked out from the depths of the supermarket and happened to hear this question.

Xiao Ran said, "We were just talking about the kindergarten."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Chumo quickly came over and said, "I've heard about this too. It seems like they studied some kind of astronomy class yesterday? Sigh, I'd like to go in and learn about it too."

Xiao Ran thought of university and said, "It'll be soon."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Chumo, who had initially expressed a desire to study, immediately objected, saying, "I was just saying it casually. You don't really want me to go to school with those kids, do you?"

Xiao Ran explained, "They go to kindergarten, you go to university, it's different."

Explaining the specific differences now wouldn't be enough for them to understand, so Xiao Ran simply stopped explaining and changed the subject, asking, "I'm going to inspect a place to build a factory. Do you two want to come with me?"

Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Chumo exchanged a glance and nodded. "Go!"

Although the two of them usually spend the whole day at the supermarket, they are not the only ones busy there, so going out is not a problem at all.

The group first arrived at the first location.

There's a stream right next to this place, and it's clear that it was chosen according to Xiao Ran's previous requirements. But the problem is, this place is upstream of the stream.

Xiao Ran looked around and asked the official leading the way, "Where is downstream?"

The official leading the way said, "In response to your question, sir, there is a village downstream, so we did not disturb it at the time."

Cheng Chumo, standing to the side, scratched his head. "Strange, why is there an open space upstream, but only villages downstream?"

Logically speaking, villages should be built as far upstream as possible during construction.

The official in charge of guiding the way actually knew exactly what was going on.

"It seems that a master once predicted that the village built downstream would have many descendants."

Feng shui is a really hard thing to explain.

“Let’s go, let’s go see the next place,” Xiao Ran said.

Regardless of why there are no villages here, this place is not suitable for building a factory.

Xiao Ran still remembered this place, and took out a piece of paper introducing the place, marked it, and then went to the second place.

Four locations were found in total. Xiao Ran was quite lucky; the second location he went to was already a good match.

This place is far from any village; it's a very remote location.

It is said that this place was originally intended to be used to resettle disaster victims after the last disaster, but because the land was too barren, no one wanted to come here. Now it is just right to build a factory.

The only drawback here is the bad road. In other places, there would at least be a small path, but here there is nowhere to put down. Xiao Ran and the others came by bicycle.

Cheng Chumo's skills were only so-so to begin with, and the road here was bad, so he almost fell several times.

"Let's do it here," Xiao Ran said.

The official leading the way quickly noted down the location.

Having already chosen a location, Xiao Ran didn't go straight back. Instead, he went to check out the remaining two locations as backup options.

After all, they can't just build one factory.

By the time they got back, the morning had already passed. Xiao Ran looked at the sky and said, "You don't need to go home for lunch. Wait for me to bring you some good food later."

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu exchanged a glance, already beginning to look forward to it.

Before going back, Xiao Ran went to the kindergarten and happened to catch the little princess having her last class.

"Young master, you've come over." Li Lizhi greeted Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran asked, "How much longer until the end of this class?"

Li Lizhi said, "It should be soon, what's wrong?"

Xiao Ran said, "I'm planning to have hot pot with Lao Mo and Lao Qin, and I'll bring Si Zi Fan Yin and Seventeen along. Why don't you and His Highness join us?"

Li Lizhi shook her head. "I still need to look after these children. You can go by yourselves."

Xiao Ran knew this, which is why he didn't invite Li Lizhi in the first place.

Moreover, although modern influences have lessened class consciousness, Li Lizhi is still a princess, which inevitably makes Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu feel uncomfortable.

When Xiao Ran asked Li Chengqian, as expected, Li Chengqian also refused.

“You can eat it yourselves,” Li Chengqian said.

If it were in the past, he might have actually considered going, since he really enjoyed the hot pot they had last time.

But things are different now. The food at the kindergarten cafeteria is really good, and many of the dishes are ones that Li Chengqian has never seen before.

Although it was prepared for kindergarten children, Li Chengqian is the crown prince, especially since he is currently overseeing the country. It's just a meal, how could he not get a share?

Therefore, Li Chengqian didn't care much about this hot pot.

To avoid making the others uncomfortable, he decided not to go.

Xiao Ran had already thought of these things, so he didn't say much. Instead, he went straight back to the villa and took out a bunch of meatballs and various kinds of meat for hot pot from the refrigerator.

There wasn't much food in the refrigerator, so Xiao Ran went to the supermarket to buy a lot more.

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu are both at their peak eating ability, so if we don't prepare enough, it's easy for them to run out of food.

By the time Xiao Ran returned to the Tang Dynasty with a cart full of things, the little princess had already finished her lessons.

"Little Nangjun~" The little princess is used to it now. She looks for Xiao Ran whenever she takes a break, because Xiao Ran is usually there at this time.

But today, after the little princess called for Xiao Ran, she didn't see him.

“Little Nangjun~” The little princess looked at Li Lizhi in confusion.

Li Lizhi explained, "Young Master has some things to attend to, he'll come to pick up Sizi in a bit to go eat hot pot."

"Hot pot~" The little princess's eyes lit up.

(End of this chapter)