Beating the New First-tier: Starting from Abandoned Gas Stations

Chapter 30: Thirty Years Behind

"Ah? You've finished the sketch?"

It's better not to listen.

Upon hearing this, Liang Xun was stunned for a moment.

Originally, he thought that no matter how fast Shen Chuan worked, he would have to produce the drawings tomorrow. And even if he produced the drawings tomorrow, according to his colleagues, one night was too short and it was impossible to design anything good.

So, all it took was a quick phone call? Isn't that a bit too easy?
Didn’t you promise to do your best and not embarrass Yang Xing?

"Ok!"

Shen Chuan didn't think too much and handed over the drawing he had just drawn.

"All right!"

Liang Xun hesitated to speak and said nothing more.

At this moment, he had completely believed what Shen Chuan said about simplicity!

no way,
If something can be made in such a short time, what else can it be but simple?
Wow!

However, when the manuscript was unfolded, Liang Xun was stunned at first, then his eyes widened and finally turned into disbelief.

"Uncle Liang? Uncle Liang?"

It was not until Shen Chuan shouted several times that he finally came to his senses.

"Uncle Liang, do you think this layout is okay?"

What Shen Chuan didn't expect was that

Liang Xun did not answer him directly but asked the same question again with his eyes fixed on him.
"Xiao Shen, are you really an art student from a third-tier university?"

"Yes! Fuzhou Guanghui College, Class of 17, Fine Arts major. My diploma and degree are still in my bag."

Shen Chuan replied truthfully.

"But you..."

Liang Xun could no longer use words to describe his feelings at this moment.

The drawing just now was far beyond his current level in terms of layout and other aspects. So how could he believe that this was something that an art student from a third-tier university created in just over an hour?
"Uncle Liang? Then..."

"Great! Absolutely amazing! Xiao Shen, to be honest, your drawing is the most perfect design for an ancient architectural complex I've seen in all these years."

After calming down, Liang Xun looked at Shen Chuan seriously.

"Ah? Uncle Liang, aren't you also in the ancient architecture industry? If you have any opinions, you can raise them. There's no need to be so pushy."

Being praised,

Shen Chuan was a little surprised.

Although he knew that this world was different from Earth and their levels of development were different, their histories were similar. Although the Grand View Garden on Earth was excellent, it actually had many shortcomings and was not as perfect as Liang Xun said.

"Xiao Shen, to be honest, I'm from the Xia Kingdom Ancient Architecture Research Institute!"

Struggle a little,

Liang Xun then slowly began to formally introduce himself.

At noon, he really didn't have the face to mention his unit in front of Shen Chuan, but now he had no choice but to say it.

“Then you should”

Shen Chuan became more and more confused.

"Xiao Shen, I'm really not trying to flatter you. Perhaps ancient architecture is just your hobby. You don't know the overall situation of our Xia Kingdom's ancient architecture!"

When it comes to ancient buildings,

Liang Xun straightened up. This lecture lasted for more than half an hour.

"Oh, so that's why. No wonder there aren't many antique buildings in the city. Even if there are, they're very simple."

After listening,

Shen Chuan was no longer confused and finally understood why Liang Xun reacted this way. It turned out that Xia's history had developed into modern times and had many minor divergences from Earth, especially in some unpopular industries and those intangible cultural heritages, ancient architecture being one of them.

Except for a few representative ancient buildings of the Xia Kingdom that were slightly damaged, most of the others were destroyed and only ruins remain!

At present, the development of the entire industry has already lagged far behind the earth.
We are still in the stage of trying to learn techniques through various classics and looking for elderly people from the folk to repair historical buildings.

Modern imitation antique buildings in cities and various tourist attractions are just beginning, unlike the large-scale modern imitation antique building complexes that can be seen everywhere on the earth.

Roughly estimated,

The development of the entire industry is at least thirty years behind the Earth!

What’s even worse is that the previous generation of architects mixed some personal ideas into the restoration process, which caused the ancient buildings of Xia State to unknowingly go in another direction.

Even if we wait another thirty years,

It is impossible for Xia Country to build modern antique buildings in the style of Earth, and it is even more impossible to restore those ruins to their original appearance.

"Xiao Shen, I really didn't expect you to be able to achieve this with just some information and research on your own. Super genius is not enough to describe your talent in this area."

Liang Xun took another look at the drawing and gave Shen Chuan a thumbs up.

"Well, it's just guesswork."

Shen Chuan's old face turned red and he felt a little embarrassed.

If someone said this on Earth, he might enjoy the praise, but on the Blue Water Planet, it really feels like a doctoral student walking into a kindergarten and memorizing a multiplication table and being praised as a genius.

But sorry, sorry.
At least it shows that there is definitely no problem with the design of this Grand View Garden.

"Xiao Shen, design is design. Can such a large garden be built in such a short time?"

At this time,

Liang Xun suddenly thought of something and said with some concern.

"Uncle Liang, here's what I'm thinking! We can start with a small courtyard to build the facade of the supply point, at least to let the cyclists know about this point, and then do our best to complete the remaining buildings."

Shen Chuan expressed his thoughts.

Although the design was like this and he had just calculated how much money it would cost to build the entire Grand View Garden, Shen Chuan was very clear about his current strength.

All I have in my hand is 2.03 million Xia coins, plus 40,000 system coins!

After paying the oil company $120,000 for repairs, there was still $1.91 million left.

Even if you can buy cheap depreciated materials from the system, the size of the Grand View Garden is there. It is impossible to get all the materials needed for the Grand View Garden with this little money!
This does not include labor and construction costs.

not to mention,
In addition to the Grand View Garden, the living area also needs to be rebuilt. In addition, after the gas station reopens, there will be food, drink, and wages for the employees, all of which require money.

Therefore, he could only do his best not to embarrass his brother Yang while ensuring that he could maintain his business and current status.

“This idea is possible and can be realized.”

Liang Xun looked at the blueprint carefully.

After looking for a while, he suddenly thought of something and looked at Shen Chuan again.

"Xiao Shen, generally speaking, gardens designed like this have names, even the pavilions and covered bridges inside have names. I see yours isn't labeled yet. Have you not decided on one yet?"

"Uncle Liang, I actually designed this blueprint based on the description of the Grand View Garden. I just used a ready-made one when I thought of the name."

After thinking about it, Shen Chuan replied.

Just now, when he was talking with Liang Xun about the ancient buildings, he was already sure that there was no Grand View Garden in Yancheng, and his should be the only one in Xia Kingdom, so there was no need to change the name.

"Grand View Garden?"

Liang Xun was stunned.

"Ok!"

"Is it the Grand View Garden in Dream of the Red Chamber?"

Liang Xun glared again.

(End of this chapter)