Work Prophet
Chapter 244 - 2 No Worries, Reimbursable

Chapter 244: Chapter 2 No Worries, Reimbursable

Wang Guowei’s face flashed with a hint of doubt, but he did not insist any further, and then went upstairs with Li Yu.

Back at his place, Li Yu went straight to the shower to wash his feet and decided to wash his socks and shoes as well.

When he came out, he saw that Wang Guowei wasn’t immediately returning to his room to play games as usual. Instead, he was sitting on the living room’s IKEA sofa, looking thoughtful. He turned to Li Yu and said seriously,

"Brother Li, tell me honestly, have you really found a new job, or have you just been pretending to go to work recently?"

"Why would you say that?" Li Yu asked as he dried his feet with a towel.

"Because your behavior has been strange lately. Every morning you leave the house in a suit, but you don’t work overtime anymore. You come home early, cook your own meals, exercise on time... It all seems like a middle-aged man pretending to be strong after losing his job."

"So, who am I pretending to be strong for, you?" Li Yu retorted.

"Now that you mention it, that does make some sense," Wang Guowei paused, then continued, "So what were you doing just now..."

"Do you want to hear the truth? The truth is, I wanted to see if I could walk on water," Li Yu admitted.

"Pfft!" Wang Guowei responded with a middle finger but felt slightly more at ease.

......

Li Yu didn’t know how to assess the second divine sequence he had obtained.

So far, the benefit was that it was very unlikely that he would drown again, but the downside seemed to be that he was now completely incompatible with all water-related activities.

Bathing, swimming, and even footbaths were no longer enjoyable for him.

It was hard to say which was more significant, especially for a modern man living in a civilized society. Assuming he wasn’t constantly swimming in rivers, the chance of drowning wasn’t actually that high.

But since it had come to this, Li Yu had asked Hephaestus, and once the divine sequence was activated, it couldn’t be reversed, so he had to just accept it.

After spending a few days exploring his new abilities and equipment, Li Yu turned his attention back to his current job.

With the relentless effort of several stonecutters and carpenters, the first windmill mill on the Bratis Continent had been completed after one and a half months.

Even though Li Yu had provided the design drawings in advance, there were still numerous challenges during the actual construction. Fortunately, during this period, the Double Rest Sect had attracted many technical talents.

Everyone worked together, and finally, the miraculous mill described by Prophet Merlin, which operated solely on the power of wind without any need for animal or human labor, was constructed.

On the day when the windmill mill was completed, everyone put down their work and gathered around to watch.

Under the blow of the north wind, the massive cross sails quickly began to turn, the rotating axle driving the stone mill below, grinding the wheat inside into flour.

In just one hour, over four hundred pounds of flour were produced. Hearing Hera announce the final number, the crowd couldn’t help but let out a sound of amazement.

The lizard people were somewhat indifferent, as they were new to farming and couldn’t grow wheat in the marshes. They typically didn’t grind flour, so they naturally didn’t suffer the hardships of milling.

However, for some other farmers who came seeking refuge with the Double Rest Sect, the harvest was just the beginning of their hard labor. They still had to dry, thresh, and grind the crops afterward.

Typically, the mills on the estates were owned by the Lord, and commoners or serfs were required to pay a tax or offset it with labor if they wanted to use them.

Most people chose the latter option, which meant not only grinding their portion of wheat but also grinding the food for the nobles who owned the mills.

Moreover, whether they used human or animal power, rest was required after working for a while, and their strength was limited, unable to push the large millstones.

The appearance of windmill mills undoubtedly brought great convenience.

Moreover, Li Yu promised that once operational, he would only charge one-fifth of the fees previously collected by the nobles, to cover routine maintenance and the most fundamental construction expenses, estimating that it would take forty years to recoup the investment, essentially making it a semi-charitable infrastructure.

Li Yu had even intended to offer its use for free initially but worried about the tragedy of the commons, with everyone using the windmill mill uncontrollably, preventing those who truly needed it from accessing it.

Moreover, if it were free, one facility might have been fine, but with the expansion and development of the Double Rest Sect, there would inevitably be more and more windmill mills, and if all were free, the sect would certainly face a heavy economic burden.

Aside from the windmill mills, the new hall was also nearing completion at this time.

The hall was still constructed with a brick-and-wood structure, but it covered a much larger area than typical residences and could accommodate six hundred people for viewing films simultaneously.

Li Yu found the same online designer who had previously helped him design the Northeastern big kang (a traditional heated bed).

The designer’s online alias was "Please settle the final payment."

Of course, Li Yu couldn’t directly tell the designer that he wanted a place specifically for missionary purposes; he only mentioned that the village wanted to build a small movie theatre that could seat more people and, like before, not require electricity or fire services.

Although the request was somewhat strange, encountering a client who paid so promptly and required minimal modifications to the plans, the designer had no reason to refuse.

He even paused another project he was working on to help Li Yu draft the village cinema first.

This was already their second collaboration; the designer had nearly figured out Li Yu’s preferences and needs, so much so that this time, Li Yu didn’t even suggest any changes but merely asked a few questions.

He quickly made the payment afterward and even booked an additional design for a bathhouse.

The designer, thrilled by the interaction, engaged further with Li Yu, asking how the previously designed Northeastern big kang was fairing.

Li Yu fully affirmed his design level, commenting that everyone who moved in found it warm and much cleaner and tidier than their previous homes.

The designer didn’t quite understand since it was just the beginning of autumn and the temperatures were still quite high. Perhaps it was because it was too cool in the mountains? Regardless, he was happy to receive the client’s praise.

After hearing Li Yu’s latter comments, the designer felt a bit sentimental and typed to ask Li Yu,

"Brother, are you involved in poverty alleviation? You’re building houses, village cinemas, and even bathhouses, yet there’s no electricity or water supply. The conditions are still very tough. Our country’s fight against poverty is indeed a long and heavy task. How about this, Brother, I’ll give you a fifty percent discount, as my way of contributing to construction in impoverished mountain areas."

The sudden burst of kindness from the designer left Li Yu at a loss on the other end of the internet connection.

It took him a while before he typed back, "No worries, it can be reimbursed."