“System, come out.”
Qiu Huang called for the system and consulted it.
【Host, what is it?】
Qiu Huang said, “Do you have any methods for making things like concrete, bricks, and similar materials?”
【Yes.】
The system answered very directly without any hesitation.
“There really is?”
Hearing the system’s answer, Qiu Huang became overjoyed.
Since it existed, things would be much easier.
“Can I obtain the technology now?”
The system replied:
【Host, I’m very sorry, but the system also has its own rules. I cannot casually give the host special privileges.】
No special privileges?
Qiu Huang felt somewhat disappointed.
But the next sentence immediately reignited his hope.
【However, as long as the rules are not broken, giving a little special treatment is still possible.】
Qiu Huang’s eyes instantly lit up. Since the system said this, it meant there was definitely a way to bypass the rules and give him some benefits.
“How do I get this special treatment?”
The system replied:
【Host, try mixing some mud.】
Mixing mud?
Qiu Huang did not understand what it meant, but he still followed the instruction. He walked over to the muddy mixture area, picked up a stick, and began stirring it.
“Little Young Master, leave this kind of rough work to us.”
A nearby worker spoke to him. They had been hired to do this work, so how could they let the owner help them?
Qiu Huang ignored him and continued stirring the mud with the stick.
【Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the Protection of the God of Infrastructure.】
A notification sound rang out.
“The Protection of the God of Infrastructure? What kind of thing is that?”
The system replied:
【The God of Infrastructure is the greatest deity in the field of construction and development. With the Protection of the God of Infrastructure, the host can build any infrastructure project with a 100% success rate and no possibility of failure.】
“What does that have to do with the concrete and brick-making methods I need?”
The system replied:
【Of course it is related. Making concrete, bricks, and similar materials is only the foundation of infrastructure. In the field of infrastructure, nothing is impossible.】
Qiu Huang nodded. He never underestimated the power of infrastructure. In modern society, the country he lived in had a title called “Infrastructure Maniac,” which was enough to show the importance of infrastructure development.
“But I still don’t know how to make concrete or fire bricks.”
The system replied:
【Don’t worry, Host. Your current infrastructure level is still very low. You need a certain amount of proficiency to level up. Once your level rises, everything you want can be obtained.】
So, it was because of the level system.
Qiu Huang understood. His archery skills also had levels that required grinding proficiency to level up. Infrastructure worked the same way.
Then he thought of something else and asked:
“System, what exactly are the rules you mentioned earlier? Why couldn’t you give me the knowledge directly before, but after I stirred the mud a little, you suddenly could?”
The system replied:
【This system has only one rule: prevent rewards without effort. Therefore, I cannot directly give the host special treatment. However, after the host stirred the mud and performed labor, the restrictions of the rules no longer applied. That allowed the system to give the host some special benefits.】
What an incredible rule.
Qiu Huang admired it completely. His system was truly amazing. Casually stirring the mud a few times hardly counted as labor at all, yet it could still become a valid reason for the system to help him.
“Then, System, can I use this rule in the future to obtain other skills?”
Qiu Huang suddenly discovered a way to take advantage of the system.
【As long as it stays within the rules, anything is possible.】
Good. Very good.
After the system’s explanation, Qiu Huang finally understood how to use it.
He immediately began stirring the mud more enthusiastically.
Infrastructure Proficiency +1
Infrastructure Proficiency +1
Infrastructure Proficiency +1
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“Little Young Master, leave this rough work to us.”
The nearby worker reminded him again.
Qiu Huang replied, “It’s fine. I’m idle anyway. Learning more skills from all of you is a good thing.”
“The Little Young Master is truly a good person.”
The worker instantly became filled with admiration. If other masters were as humble and considerate as Qiu Huang, and did not constantly criticize them, how wonderful that would be.
Time slowly passed.
【Ding! Congratulations, Host. Your level is about to rise to Level 2. You have now mastered the methods for making concrete, bricks, rivets, and other materials.】
A huge amount of information poured into Qiu Huang’s mind.
“It worked.”
Looking at the vast amount of new information in his head, Qiu Huang became extremely excited. What the system gave him was not only the methods for making concrete and bricks, but also methods for producing other basic infrastructure-related materials. With these, he believed that creating concrete and even building skyscrapers in this world would no longer be a problem.
“Husband, lunch is ready.”
Tang Shiyi walked over wearing an apron and called out to everyone.
“It’s time to eat.”
The moment they heard food was ready, everyone immediately stopped working and went to wash their hands. Besides earning money, one of the main reasons they came here to work was to improve their meals. Now that food was ready, how could they resist?
“Husband, what are you doing?”
Tang Shiyi noticed Qiu Huang stirring mud and curiously walked over.
“Nothing much. I just wanted to learn some new things and new skills.”
Qiu Huang stood up and dusted the dirt off his clothes.
“Husband…”
Hearing his words, Tang Shiyi became deeply moved. Her husband was already so capable, yet he still tirelessly learned new things and skills. But what about them? They could not even read a single word, and their counting skills only went up to two digits. Once numbers reached three digits, they could no longer count properly. Compared to their husband, they felt completely inadequate.
Thinking of this, she suddenly felt ashamed. How could someone like her possibly deserve such a wonderful husband?
“Shiyi, what’s wrong?”
Qiu Huang glanced at Tang Shiyi and felt she was acting strangely all of a sudden.
“Husband…”
Tang Shiyi suddenly rushed forward and threw herself into his arms, crying loudly.
Qiu Huang’s body stiffened. He lowered his head slightly and looked at her, feeling even more confused.
“What’s wrong? Did someone bully you? Tell Husband, and I’ll stand up for you.”
Qiu Huang spoke with great gentleness. Originally, he wanted to hug her, but after remembering that his hands were still dirty with mud, he gave up on the idea.
“No, Husband. No one bullied me.”
Tang Shiyi shook her head.
“Husband, why are you so good to us? We’re just poor village girls. We don’t deserve such kindness from you.”
Tang Shiyi wrapped her arms around Qiu Huang as her body trembled lightly, looking pitiful and delicate.
“You silly girl. You are all my wives. If I don’t treat you well, then who should I treat well?”