nycdaug Chapter 55 Let's Cooperate
Chapter 55 Let's Cooperate
Since the whole village participated in the housewarming meal at noon, there weren't many different dishes. There were only two stews: one was radish stew with meat, and the other was potato stew with meat, and each one had more meat than vegetables.
The staple food was still steamed buns made from a mixture of wheat, water, and flour, but a large pot of brown rice was also prepared.
There weren't enough tables and chairs, so no tables were set up. Everyone brought their own bowls and chopsticks. Those who wanted steamed buns would get their own food and then get steamed buns. Those who wanted rice would get their own rice and then pour the food they wanted on top.
During this period, those who worked for Yunyi's family had at least some money in their bellies, but most of them still didn't, so the bowls they brought... were mostly basins.
Since Yunyi wanted to treat everyone, she wasn't stingy and told everyone to eat their fill.
Everyone took their rice bowls and found a comfortable spot to squat, stand, or sit, eating and chatting together.
"After Yunyi got better, our lives also got better."
"Yeah, I wish she could build houses every day."
"So you can eat meat every day?"
“Yes, I have the strength to work, and she has work to do, so it’s fine if we don’t pay her.”
"What a beautiful thought."
……
Everyone burst into laughter.
After lunch, everyone helped tidy up their things before slowly dispersing.
After the carpenter brothers finished cleaning up, they didn't leave immediately; they needed to settle their wages.
Yunyi handed over the silver, but the other party waved his hand and said, "Master, can we discuss something?"
"what's up?"
"Well... can we continue to make your tables, chairs, and cabinets?" Carpenter Huang seemed a little embarrassed, since the designs were provided by the other party.
Yunyi was taken aback, then smiled: "You want to do this kind of business?"
“Yes, these styles are novel, some we’ve never even seen before. We’re thinking of making them and selling them, or providing designs when someone needs furniture made. That way, we can charge a higher price.” Master Huang seemed a little embarrassed. “Of course, we won’t charge you for the labor this time, even though it’s less… but if we make a profit later, we’ll make up the difference.” He then looked at Yunyi expectantly.
Yunyi hadn't thought about making money from this before. After all, she had done things like drawing pictures and providing recipes many times when she was doing missions before, but not every dynasty could succeed in it. After all, the wisdom of the ancients should not be underestimated.
Many ancient dishes are more exquisite and delicious than modern ones; they simply lack the seasonings that appeared in later generations.
Many ancient handcrafted furniture pieces are beyond the reach of later generations. For example, furniture or buildings with mortise and tenon joints are something that later generations have been unable to learn. Otherwise, how could so many cultural heritages have emerged?
But at this moment, hearing the two people ask a question, I became a little interested.
"If you were to sell them, how many could you make?"
The two carpenter brothers exchanged a glance, then smiled and said, "That's hard to say."
"I have an idea, you two should think about it. We can cooperate. I will provide the capital to open the shop and provide the blueprints, and you two will be responsible for the production. We will then split the profits according to a set ratio."
"Huh?" Huang Youcai, the younger brother of Huang the carpenter, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Then, realizing he had lost his composure, he quickly scratched his head. "I just feel a little surprised."
Huang Youwei nodded: "Boss, we...we only have some skills and strength, so we can open a shop..."
"All I need is your skills and strength. I have many different designs in my mind. You just need to be able to make them. You don't need to worry about anything else. As for how to split the profits... if you agree, we can sit down and discuss it slowly."
"Brother!" Huang Youcai grabbed Huang Youwei's arm, his eyes shining with excitement.
The brothers had a skill, but there were many carpenters. They didn't have connections, so they could only take on odd jobs from their neighbors. However, the neighbors weren't wealthy, and they could only earn a few copper coins by making something like a cabinet. There weren't many young men like that, because rural people tend to do things themselves. They might not get a job as big as the boss's once a year.
If they could really open a shop, they wouldn't have to run around looking for work every day.
“Okay, boss, we agree.” Huang Youwei nodded hurriedly.
For such a small shop, there wasn't much to worry about for the time being; the profit-sharing agreement was all that was needed. However, Yunyi still drafted a simple contract: "If you can understand it, take a look; if you can't, find someone to look at it."
"Boss, we trust you." Huang Youwei pressed his fingerprint directly. "We brothers have nothing, what can you possibly lie to us about?"
? ”
They had nothing of value, and their elderly mother was sick. They were over twenty years old and still hadn't gotten married.
Speaking of their lives... these days, the least valuable thing is the life of ordinary people like them.
Yunyi smiled: "If you trust me, then I won't let you down. Don't worry, I will definitely make sure you live a good life, at least enough to build a tiled house like mine."
Huang Youwei took a deep breath, then nodded vigorously, glanced at the blue brick and tile house, and a sense of hope suddenly appeared in his heart.
After Yunyi arranged to meet them in Carp Town the next day, the two brothers left Xia Family Village.
That evening, the family officially moved into their new house.
“This is my room,” Yunyi told everyone, pointing to the east room of the main house. “Because you are still young, you certainly won’t have your own room. So, there are only three other rooms furnished with furniture, which you have all seen before. So, go and choose for yourselves.”
Finally, the three maids shared a room, Da Bao shared a room with Si Bao and Qi Bao, while Xia Song Shi shared a room with Liu Bao, who was in poor health.
Because Xia Songshi had been making bedding and clothing before, all four rooms now have some to use.
After the assignments were made, Yunyi went to make dinner.
This is the first time in so many days that the whole family has sat down to have a meal together.
The room next to the kitchen is the dining room. Knowing that there are many people in her family, Yunyi asked the carpenter Huang to make a round table with a turntable on it.
Nine people sitting together didn't feel crowded at all.
Wearing new clothes and sitting in his new house, looking at the meat on the table, Da Bao's eyes suddenly welled up with tears.
"What's wrong, Da Bao?" Xia Songshi was startled.
"If only... if only Dad were here." Da Bao sniffed, glanced at Yun Yi, and then poked at the rice in his bowl.
Upon hearing this, the other boys' eyes immediately turned red.
"I miss Daddy, boohoo..." Xiao Bao burst into tears.