20demayo Chapter 328: The Cousin of "Fuwa" 56
Chapter 328: The Cousin of "Fuwa" 56
Five years later, Lingtong Temple was finally completed.
The temple took two years to build, and every detail shows the craftsmanship and devotion of the craftsmen.
On the day of the temple opening, the whole scene was extremely lively.
The emperor personally led the royal family members and a group of court officials to pay homage.
They were dressed in gorgeous clothes, marching in an orderly and solemn manner. People along the way stopped to watch, vying to catch a glimpse of the royal family.
Just as everyone was paying homage, an amazing sight suddenly appeared in the sky.
The sky is full of rosy clouds, and a red sun hangs high in it, looking particularly dazzling and unique.
This auspicious sign shocked everyone present, and the emperor was extremely pleased.
He immediately ordered a large amount of gold, silver and treasures to be offered to Lingtong Temple for use as incense, and conferred the abbot of the temple as the Great Master of Protecting the Nation.
This honor instantly made Lingtong Temple famous and became a holy place that people passed on by word of mouth.
Since then, there has been an endless stream of believers coming to Lingtong Temple to worship Buddha and draw divination sticks.
Not only ordinary people flocked here, but even dignitaries came from thousands of miles away to burn incense and pray to the gods to bless their families with prosperity and a smooth career.
As Lingtong Temple became more and more famous, the previously unknown Buddhist Village quickly became a popular tourist destination.
People who come to worship Buddha poured into this former small mountain village like a tide, making it bustling and lively.
Before the Buddhist temple was built, Gu Qian keenly sensed the business opportunity.
With Gu Qian's advice and Gu Yong's financial support, many villagers started doing business.
As a result, inns, restaurants and various snack stalls emerged like mushrooms after rain.
These industries not only provide convenience for people who come to worship Buddha, but also bring rich income to the villagers.
Under the combined influence of Lingtong Temple and Fo Village, the surrounding villages were also affected and business developed rapidly.
Gradually, Fo Village has undergone earth-shaking changes. It is no longer the poor and backward remote mountain village it used to be, but has transformed into a city that is more prosperous and lively than Wu County.
Due to its growing size and influence, people affectionately call it the "small state capital".
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In the previous world, as early as when the order to start the construction of Lingtong Temple was given, Gu Qian began to prepare for the subsequent completion of the Buddhist temple.
She used the money she had to hoard land like crazy, and while the Buddhist temple was being built, she also started building a restaurant and inn in the best location in the village.
Almost at the same time, when the Buddhist temple was completed, her restaurant was also renovated and put into use.
Therefore, she was the first person in the village to benefit from the dividends and also the one who benefited the most.
With nothing in the village, all those who came to worship and pray flocked to her inn and dine at her restaurant.
Even though her inn was very large, it was still unable to meet the needs of everyone when the flow of guests was extremely large, and the demand was completely insufficient to meet the supply.
In order to keep the benefits within the family and promote the development of the entire village, Gu Qian proposed to Gu Yong that he should invest in shares to help villagers with ideas to open shops.
This proposal was strongly affirmed and supported by Gu Yong, and some villagers also responded to the call and agreed to this form of shareholding.
Zhao Dali from the village chief's family was the first to respond and come to ask for investment, and Gu Xi was the second.
When Gu Xi came to her door, Gu Qian was shocked.
As if she was afraid that Gu Qian was unwilling to help her, she told Gu Qian all her trump cards, namely Liu Qingshan's death and her experiences.
She entered the game with her secret, just to seek a glimmer of possibility.
She said: "After experiencing something like that, I can no longer trust men. Instead of relying on men for the rest of my life, it is better to stand up for myself and be my own support."
"It is because of you that I made this decision. I saw you become the county lord and possess countless gold and silver treasures bestowed by the emperor. I was envious and...jealous."
"But you didn't settle down just because you had so much wealth. Instead, you used the money to open an inn and a restaurant. I was really shocked when I heard the news. Can a woman open a restaurant?"
"This doubt was dispelled on the day the restaurant opened. At that time, I admired you and had desires and ideas in my heart."
"I want to be like you, making money and living on my own."
In fact, even if Gu Xi didn't tell her secret, Gu Qian would lend her the money.
But when she heard Gu Xi's speech, Gu Qian felt even more admiration in her heart.
She could see that Gu Xi had undergone a tremendous change.
Seeing Gu Xi's determined and slightly uneasy eyes, Gu Qian lent her the money without hesitation and even increased the stakes.
Gu Xi didn't expect Gu Qian to be so straightforward, and his eyes turned red for a moment.
Gu Qian continued, "Life is not easy for us women. Now that we have the intention to be independent, we must persevere."
Gu Qian then took out a contract, which stated the loan amount, repayment method, shareholding ratio and other details.
Gu Xi pressed his fingerprint without hesitation, took the money and left.
She used the money to build a restaurant on the vacant land next to her house.
Gu Qian would occasionally give her advice, and with Gu Qian's help, Gu Xi's restaurant business was getting better and better.
As more and more villagers participated in this investment and shareholding model, the whole village gradually became prosperous.
Gu Xi also completely got rid of the shadow of the past and became an independent and confident businesswoman.
She often felt that without Gu Qian's help, she would not be who she is today.
But she got married in the end, because of Gu Ming and Zhao Mei's persuasion and her crying, making a fuss and threatening to hang herself.
Gu Xi is the only child in Gu Zhi's lineage, so in the eyes of Gu Ming and Zhao Mei, she has taken on the responsibility of carrying on the family line.
But Gu Xi did not look for a young man of equal social status. Instead, she found a man from a nearby village whose parents had both passed away and who had no brothers or sisters to marry into her family.
The couple had four children, two with Gu Xi's surname and two with the man's surname.
As for Gu Qian, she never got married in her life, but in her own county lady's mansion, she had many handsome men as confidants for a long time.
Everyone within a hundred miles of Fo Village knows that the owner of the largest restaurant and inn in the village is Princess Lingqian, who was personally appointed by the late emperor. The current emperor has even granted her a princess' mansion, which clearly shows that he values her highly.