Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

Lin Mo stretched out his finger and gestured on the soft bed sheet.

"Look, we don't use those big iron pots that you buy in stores to boil salt. That method is no different from telling others, 'Come and steal my technique.'"

"My idea is to design a 'multi-layer evaporation crystallization tower'."

"A multi-layered evaporation crystallization tower?"

Liu Yiyi curiously repeated the novel phrase, her beautiful eyes full of question marks.

"What is that?"

"Hmm...you can think of it as a multi-tiered steamer, but standing upright."

Lin Mo cleared his throat and continued to explain.

"We pour the crude brine into the tower from the top and let it flow down layer by layer through the pipes we designed."

"Each floor is heated by hot steam through sealed ceramic pipes, instead of by open flame."

"This way, the heat utilization rate is the highest, and the money saved on firewood might be enough to open another salt field."

"Furthermore, we can collect the evaporated water vapor using pipes, and after cooling it, it becomes pure fresh water."

"This thing can be sold for money in Blackwind City."

Liu Yiyi's breathing became rapid.

She was a businesswoman, and every word Lin Mo spoke could instantly translate into a fortune in her mind.

Waste utilization.

No, this is turning waste into treasure!

"And what about the salt?"

"The brine will flow down layer by layer, and as the water evaporates, the concentration will increase. At the bottom, it will be saturated brine."

"If we cool it down a little more, the clean, white salt crystals will form on their own!"

Lin Mo became more and more excited as he spoke, his fingers drawing rapidly on the bed sheet.

"Most importantly, the tower's internal structure is extremely complex!"

"The angle of inclination of each floor, the thickness and direction of each pipe must be extremely precise."

"Moreover, the core heating pipes are made of specially made ceramic, making them difficult to buy elsewhere."

"That way, even if others spend a lot of money to poach our craftsmen, or even dismantle the entire tower, they still won't understand the underlying principles, let alone be able to replicate it."

"That's called a technological barrier."

"That's what you call making sure he can understand it but can't learn it, and even if he does learn it, he can't take it with him."

After saying all that,

Liu Yiyi was completely stunned.

Her small, rosy lips were agape, and her eyes, which always sparkled with shrewd calculation, were now filled with shock and...admiration.

She felt that Lin Mo had thoroughly refreshed her understanding of business.

She stared blankly at Lin Mo, at this usually carefree and irresponsible young man.

In the candlelight, her profile was focused, her eyes shining, exuding a fatal charm.

This man not only captivated her, but also inspired her ambition to soar.

"Little Ten..."

Liu Yiyi's voice trembled slightly.

"You...you really are a monster."

"Hehe, Third Sister-in-law, you're only just realizing this now?"

Lin Mo raised his head.

He winked at her.

Liu Yiyi burst out laughing again at his joke.

The fatigue of the past few days, coupled with the intense mental exertion tonight, finally brought on a strong sense of weariness.

She gave a delicate yawn, and tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, making her look incredibly charming.

Lin Mo's heart stirred as he looked at her.

During the day on the construction site, she is a decisive and efficient queen.

But now, stripped of all pretense, she's just an exhausted little woman.

That vulnerability, usually hidden beneath her sharp edge, was now laid bare before him, utterly captivating.

Liu Yiyi's head began to nod, and her eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

Before she knew it, her head tilted to the side and she leaned directly on Lin Mo's shoulder, falling into a deep sleep.

I'm a darling!

Lin Mo's entire body stiffened.

A warm, soft touch came from my shoulder, and the fragrance of my hair lingered around my nose.

This...who can withstand it!

It would be a disservice to my identity as a transmigrator if I didn't make some mistakes!

……

Forget it.

She's already exhausted, and now she's taking advantage of her vulnerability?

That's not really appropriate...

Lin Mo was torn between his inner thoughts and his own, but in the end, "reason" prevailed over "beast."

He sighed and carefully adjusted his position, trying to lay Liu Yiyi flat.

But as soon as he moved, Liu Yiyi in his arms let out a soft moan, like a kitten seeking warmth, and snuggled closer to him, her hands unconsciously wrapping around his waist.

Lin Mo: "..."

Third Sister-in-law, you're testing the cadres!

Which cadre can withstand such a test!

Alright, alright, let's stop here being gentlemen.

Lin Mo made up his mind, lay down on the edge of the bed, and silently recited:

"I'll just lie down for a while, I absolutely won't lay a hand on you."

"We were just chatting under the covers... oh no, just sleeping."

After a busy day and chatting until midnight, Lin Mo was indeed exhausted.

Lulled by the fragrance of orchids and feeling the warmth and softness of the woman in his arms, he quickly drifted off to sleep...

……

While asleep, Lin Mo had a dream.

He dreamt that he was in a hot, desolate desert.

I was both thirsty and hungry.

But they couldn't find any food or water.

He walked and walked, walked and walked...

He felt like he was dying of thirst.

at last,

In his despair, a grassland appeared before him.

Where there are grasslands, there is water!

Lin Mo was overjoyed and rushed over in a flurry.

He frantically searched the grassland and finally found a trickle of water.

The cool stream water splashing on his face made him feel alive again.

Not only that, he also touched something big, round, soft, and fragrant.

Steamed bun!

Big white steamed buns!

Lin Mo was starving and started eating voraciously without thinking twice.

Woohoo!

good to eat!

too delicious!

These steamed buns are fragrant, soft, and have a chewy texture.

He was drooling as he ate, so happy he was practically bubbling with joy.

But for some reason, the steamed bun suddenly flew up with a "whoosh".

"Hey! My steamed bun!"

Lin Mo panicked and chased after him desperately.

But the steamed bun flew incredibly fast, and he couldn't catch it no matter what he did.

Just then, a cold stone slab flew from the side and hit him squarely in the cheek with a "smack"!

"Holy crap!"

A sharp pain jolted Lin Mo awake from his dream.

He instinctively covered his right cheek, which stung terribly.

Who?

Who the hell hit me?

Lin Mo opened his eyes wide, wide awake.

By this time, it was already broad daylight.

The familiar fragrance of orchids still lingered in Liu Yiyi's boudoir.

Only Lin Mo remained on the bed.

The seat next to her was empty, and the bedding still retained a trace of warmth and the woman's fragrance.

Lin Mo walked out of the bedroom.

At a glance, you can see Liu Yiyi sitting at the round table in the outer hall, sipping her porridge with her head down.

Two breakfasts were laid out on the table.

The congee and side dishes were exquisite and delicious.

One portion was in front of her, and the other was clearly prepared for herself.

Lin Mo felt a warmth in his heart.

He swaggered over, sat down next to Liu Yiyi, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating.

Liu Yiyi didn't look up or say a word the whole time, as if he were invisible.

This made Lin Mo feel a little strange.

It's too quiet.

You're not usually like this.

He decided to break the eerie silence.

"Third sister-in-law, why didn't you call me for breakfast?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yiyi finally reacted. She put down the small white jade spoon in her hand and looked up.

Her stunningly beautiful face remained expressionless; she simply retorted verbatim with Lin Mo's words from yesterday.

"You sleep like a little pig, you can't be woken up even by thunder. I can't exactly drag you out of bed to feed you, can I?"

Lin Mo was taken aback.

Oh open?

They've really improved.

So you've learned to apply what you've said to other situations and are now using my words to satirize me?

It seems there's nothing seriously wrong, just plain morning grumpiness?

But he always felt something was wrong.

Although Liu Yiyi was verbally arguing with him, her watery eyes were darting around, and she didn't dare to meet his gaze at all.

And... what's with those two suspicious blushes on her cheeks?

Is it...

Is it because I slept in her bed yesterday?

It's not my fault, she insisted on holding me and wouldn't let me leave.

really...

cough!

Lin Mo coughed and decided to take the initiative and make things clear.

"Third Sister-in-law, last night..."

Before Lin Mo could even utter the words, "I didn't mean to sleep in your bed," Liu Yiyi's reaction was even stronger than his!

"Snapped!"

Liu Yiyi slammed her chopsticks on the table, her pretty face turning bright red.

"I'm done eating, Xiao Shi, you can eat slowly."

After saying that, Liu Yiyi quickly packed up her bowl and chopsticks and rushed out of the house as if she were escaping.

This completely baffled Lin Mo.

What's going on?

It's just that I accidentally fell asleep in your bed yesterday.

I didn't do anything, why are you so angry?

Besides, it was you who insisted on holding me and wouldn't let me leave!

This is really... inexplicable!