Qian Donglai gritted his teeth. "Then let's listen to the masters."
Under the guidance of the masters, Qian Donglai led the foremen to offer sacrifices to Ancestor Lu Ban, burn Yellow Mounting Paper, and bow to the earth.
They broke ground!
At that very moment…
BOOM…
A low rumble of thunder rolled across the sky, giving the already anxious Qian Donglai a huge fright. Thunder on a clear, sunny day… The sound startled Qian Donglai, and he couldn't help but recall Xia Liang's warning.
The masters' faces fell, their composure clearly shaken.
"Boss Qian, a thunderclap out of a clear sky is a good omen!" one of them insisted.
"Yes, Boss Qian, just proceed with confidence."
"An abnormal sign from the heavens is a joyous occasion! A truly great omen!"
To save face, the masters began spouting utter nonsense.
***
On the commercial street, a faint rumble of thunder could also be heard. Xia Liang, who had been resting with his eyes closed, let a small smile grace his lips.
