Building the Six Courtyards of the Winter Garden

Ning Rongrong was the first to burst into cheers. "We did it! We built this house ourselves!"

"That's amazing!" Shenghua cheered along with her.

Although Dugu Yan did not say anything, she could not suppress the smile on her lips.

Zhu Zhuqing quietly watched the small building, and a rare glimmer of brightness appeared in her eyes.

Liu Erlong wrapped her arm around Xiao Yun's and smiled. "Your method really worked. You taught them so quickly."

Xiao Yun smiled faintly without speaking. He stepped forward and pressed his palm against a pillar.

His Spiritual Sense spread out, seeping into the entire structure like spilled mercury. He carefully inspected every pillar, every beam, every mortise-and-tenon joint, every roof tile...

A moment later, he withdrew his hand and nodded at everyone.

"There were no oversights. It's perfect."

"Yeah!"

The girls' cheers became even more enthusiastic.

Ning Rongrong grabbed Shenghua's hand and spun around in place. Dugu Yan stood with her arms folded, the curve of her lips rising a little further. Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, but the shine in her eyes could not deceive anyone. Xivia and Tang Yuehua exchanged smiles, each seeing relief and joy in the other's eyes.

Liu Erlong looked at the girls, then at Xiao Yun beside her, and warmth welled up in her heart.

So this was what home felt like.

The celebration continued for a long while, until the sun stood high overhead

, and only then did everyone finally stop, still wanting more.

Xiao Yun glanced at the sky and smiled. "All right, let's call it here for today. You're tired too. I'll go prepare lunch and give you all something nourishing."

"Lunch?" Ning Rongrong froze for a moment before realizing. "Oh! It's already this late!"

Only then did everyone realize that, without noticing, noon