“I know Saint Lidoya Academy is your life’s work, but I hope you can objectively listen to my opinion. If after hearing it, you still think it’s not good, then I absolutely won’t bring it up again. Is that okay?” Leng Youlan said calmly, naturally hearing the subtle trace of anger in Helai’s voice.
Helai was over 80 years old and had been a subordinate of the previous Emperor. During the time when Lei Yan’s father Lei Li was in power, he managed Saint Lidoya Academy and was its designer. Helai somewhat admired Leng Youlan’s wisdom, and the authority emanating from her calm tone made him inwardly marvel. His tone involuntarily became more respectful: “Madam, please share your opinions!”
Leng Youlan, hearing Helai’s change in attitude, said calmly, “I want to build some pavilions or houses in these places, give them nice names, and plant some flowers around them.”
For example, we could build a pavilion here and name it ‘Romantic Rendezvous’, surrounding it with romantic hyacinths. Then, we can auction these pavilions with academic years as the time limit. This approach would both beautify the academy and generate income.”
“Madam, this is indeed beneficial, but what makes you think anyone would want to buy them?” Helai looked at Leng Youlan with an expression that suggested she was daydreaming, secretly thinking she might have lost her previous goodwill.
“Because these will become their dining places.” “Dining places?” Helai asked in surprise. “Yes,” Leng Youlan nodded calmly.
“If used as restaurants, it would indeed be a great temptation for noble young gentlemen who appreciate elegance. I’ll start planning immediately.” Leng Youlan watched Helai focus on studying the floor plan, then stood up and left the office. Her goal was achieved; the rest was up to Helai!
Walking through Saint Lidoya Academy, Leng Youlan felt particularly comfortable. Thinking about the imminent earth-shattering changes, everywhere would bear her trace. “Yi, when I leave you one day, will you remember me when you see these?”
“Little Lanlan, who would remember you?” A playful voice appeared behind Leng Youlan. “Old man, eavesdropping is not right,” Leng Youlan’s voice was calm but mixed with inexplicable joy.
“You little girl, how can you not respect the elderly?” Fei Luo said angrily. “Can this thing really be eaten?” Lei Yun looked fearfully at the food in Fei Luo’s hands.
