After the busy farm work, Yun Jin, He's father and others also came back. Yun Jin also brought Ming Qi and his cousin He.
Qiao Mingjin breathed a sigh of relief.
She has to take care of her children and is still taking care of her own small family. She really needs personal help at the workshop. And sometimes it is not convenient for either her or Mingqi to help them clean up their room, clothes, etc. He's much easier to handle.
Not only did Yunjin He's father and others' clothes need to be washed, but when they moved to the workshop, their daily meals would also need to be cooked by someone. Hiring someone in the village, rather than letting He come over, would save the couple a long separation.
Mr. He was also very diligent. When he arrived at Qiao's house, he was busy inside and outside...
There was no furniture in the side room over the workshop, so Yun Jin and others stayed at Qiao's house for the time being.
Nowadays, several people are not doing any root carvings, but instead listen to Qiao Mingjin's instructions and rush to make some simple furniture, at least the bed.
When Qiao Mingjin moved out, there was no bed in the house. The couple just put bricks on the ground to prop up wooden boards, and then spread mats and straw. Even though it was off the ground, the moisture was still very heavy.
Invite them to do the work, but don't let them sleep on the ground. Getting wet or sick will cost a lot of money, and it will also waste time.
After He's father and others arrived, Qiao Mingjin invited the man who came to dig a well last time to dig a well in the workshop and also built a well platform.
They also asked Mr. and Mrs. Yunjin to drive a carriage to the city and buy a lot of things. They came back, including bedding, tents, kitchen utensils, firewood, rice, oil, salt, etc., all the necessary necessities commonly used in the household. After all the necessary supplies were purchased, the bed was also built.
The wood is cut in the mountains. It doesn't take much effort. The bed is also very simple, without any carvings or paintings. It is sturdy and durable, and you can sleep on it.
The bed was quickly put in, as were the tables and chairs.
Yun Jin and others also quickly moved from Qiao's house. He and He had a couple's room, and the others had single rooms.
Even Yue Dalei also moved his bedding over, had a meal in the workshop at noon, and took a nap for a while. Then he went back to his home in the evening...
Soon it was an auspicious day and auspicious time for the workshop to open.
On the opening day of the workshop, Zhou Yanqing also came. Manager Zhou came here every now and then, but he hadn't appeared for a few days. I don't know if it was because he was surrounded by beautiful women. There wasn't much to show on his face.
In front of others, Mr. Liu still looks like a young man from a wealthy family. Years of experience have made him intangible with emotions and anger, making many village farmers look in awe.
At the auspicious time, Zhou Yanqing led the people to set off firecrackers at the gate of the workshop. He also distributed candies and fruits to the villagers who were watching the excitement. After walking around the workshop for a few times, he had time to talk to Qiao Mingjin.
"I have selected the craftsmen and picked eight with superb craftsmanship. But it will take a while. There are many people booking seats in the shop now, so the shop is a little busy for a while. Master He and others will be a little tired first. In addition, I found wooden stakes made of good wood elsewhere. They will be shipped here in a few days. They have been simply processed locally. Once they are shipped, they only need some drying before they can be carved. Everything I found is Some excellent wood.”
Qiao Mingjin nodded after listening: "Okay. The wooden piles collected from the mountains in the early stage have been dried, and now they are already creating. Some of the small things they practiced in the early stage, you can take them to the shop first. Sell them over there to see how the market responds. If they can all be sold at a good price, it will be an incentive for them."
In the early stage, Father He and others practiced with small wooden roots and bamboo carvings. They had already made many interesting things.
He also made a lot of bamboo products with itchy hands, including bamboo carvings, bamboo pen holders, chessboards, bamboo cups and bowls, food boxes, makeup boxes, etc. He's father also carved a four-leaf bamboo screen. The flowers and birds carved were so lifelike that Qiao Mingjin looked at them.
, couldn't help but want to keep it as their own, Xiao Wan'er even grabbed a small bamboo bowl without letting go, and said that it couldn't be broken, but she didn't let Qiao Mingjin take it back.
After hearing this, Zhou Yanqing said: "I saw it too, and it's very good. Although it's not worth much, it's expensive because of its exquisiteness, but it's easy to sell. When I leave in the afternoon, you can give it to me."
The two of them walked towards Qiao's house while talking.
"By the way, did you see what Yue Dalei was making just now?"
Zhou Yanqing made herself walk as synchronized with her as possible. Listening to her question, she turned her head slightly and looked at her: "Do you want to make the tea table first?"
Qiao Mingjin raised her neck to look at him. This guy towered over her by more than one head, causing her neck to hurt a lot.
"Hmm. I'm thinking that the wood carving production period is too long. Although it has been processed and dried in batches, it will probably take a month from the time they start to the time when the finished product comes out. They are not very skilled in the early stage.
Although we used small wooden stakes for production in the early stage, the time was not so fast."
From the corner of his eye, he saw Zhou Yanqing listening attentively, raised the corner of his mouth, and said: "It will take much less time to make the tea table. Just follow the drawings and carve it out. At He Xiaochun's speed, it will be done."
You can get one in three to five days. Even if it needs to be painted, processed and dried, it won't take long. I thought about letting him make a few more exquisite ones first. Rich people always drink tea, and literati don't.
When it comes to entertaining guests, it is necessary to serve yourself and drink. Make a few first and put them in your shop to let them know that we have this thing. It is better to seize the market first."
"Well, are you going to divide them into two groups?"
"Hmm... not really. Because root carving takes too long, I can't see the benefits in a short time. I want to make something small first so that everyone can see the benefits and increase their confidence in creation. Here they are.
It has been more than a month, and there has been no profit for more than a month. They must be worried, not knowing what their level is and whether the things they make can be sold for money."
"Yue Dalei and Yun Jin can still do simple carpentry work, but the quality of the fine carving is still a little short of, so let them make the tea table first, and then assign He Xiaochun to them. Let them punch out the blank first, and finally carve it.
The processing was done by He Xiaochun, while Father He and his two apprentices specialized in making root carvings."
While the two were talking, they had entered Qiao's courtyard. Qiao Mingjin led him into the main room and asked Mingqi to make tea.
The two started talking about the workshop again.
"Although the tea table has not been made yet, you have seen the drawings. What do you think?"
Zhou Yanqing took a sip of tea. Now that this woman had money, she also knew how to be elegant. She remembered that when he first came here, she asked him if he wanted rice paddle or boiled water.
When had Mr. Liu ever drank rice paddle? He had never heard of it. He had never even drank boiled water a few times.
"Yes, after seeing it, I couldn't help but wait there until it was ready and took it home directly. It's very elegant. I made an appointment with a few friends to sit together and drink tea. Good tea and water. If you even have tea sets and tea tables,
If it is pleasing to the eye, the conversation will be twice the result with half the effort. I will order a large tea table to be placed in the flower hall, and a small tea table to be placed in my study."
He added: "I will also buy a tea table for you in the courtyard, and I will put it on my account."
Qiao Mingjin looked at his bold and generous expression and smiled. Someone wants to pay for it? He wants to buy an elegant tea table in his yard, and add a few wooden chairs. The house will immediately be upgraded to a higher level.
"Then I would like to thank Mr. Liu here first."
"You're welcome. If I have it, so can you." After saying that, he glanced at Qiao Mingjin without knowing what he meant.
Qiao Mingjin was stunned when she saw it.
After looking at him intently for a few breaths, he turned his head awkwardly.
After calming down, he said: "By the way, I want to tell you that this arrangement is only temporary. I just want them to make some finished products and sell them first. The profits will make them more confident.
I feel safe working here. If the tea table sells well, I will draw a drawing for you, and you can put it in your shop in the city. It will be more convenient. The workshops here still do root carving. Those of you
The craftsmen came over and made all the root carvings."
He added: "That tea table is an elegant thing. Most small households have to worry about firewood, oil and salt. I'm afraid they can't afford such elegant things. For a big tea table, you need to choose good wood roots, so it's better to put it on
It is made here. It is better to choose some hardwood for the tea table. Hardwood has a bright color, fine texture, toughness, is not easy to break and damage, and is not easy to be bitten by insects, so it is easy to preserve. There are no good hardwoods in workshops nowadays. You are here
Take a look at the shop over there. If there is good wood, it can be made directly there. If someone places an order, it will be more convenient and save you the need to run back and forth here."
Zhou Yanqing nodded after listening: "Since my shop is a carpenter's shop, there must be some good wood. The tea table looks good to me. It is not as big as a tea table. It is small and exquisite. It can be made in the city.
Lunchbox. When the time comes, I will tell the shop to keep a separate account for the tea table, so that you can check it more easily."
After hearing this, Qiao Mingjin looked at him and found that he was also looking over. The two people's eyes met, and Qiao Mingjin felt a little surprised.
It seemed like there was something more in the way he looked at her, and he was no longer as carefree as before.
What exactly is it? Examination? It doesn't seem to be the case. She can't tell exactly what it is, but her eyes seem to be a little gentler.
Qiao Mingjin smiled at him and said: "It doesn't matter. Don't trust people who are suspicious of you. Don't trust people who are employed. I cooperated with Master Liu because I can trust you. Master Liu, please don't think of me as a villain."
Zhou Yanqing didn't move his eyes away, smiled at her, raised the corners of his mouth with a nice curve, and said, "I know you trust me. I can't wrong you."
Qiao Mingjin frowned and glanced at him, why did it sound weird?
She turned to look at him and found that he was still staring at her.
Qiao Mingjin felt that he was a little different today, but she couldn't tell what was different.
"Master Liu, are you hungry? Let me make you lunch. You brought some fresh fish here today. I'll make you some fish dishes."
"Okay. I like to eat whatever you do."
Seeing Qiao Mingjin turn to look at him, he said again: "You are good at your craftsmanship."
Qiao Mingjin stared at him for a few breaths, not knowing why, and quickly turned around and went to the kitchen.
Why is it weird today? Are you stimulated at home? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
ps: Dear friends, I'm sorry, I was sent out of town again yesterday. I can't afford to hurt those who didn't save the manuscript. I'm sorry for everyone, and I will compensate everyone. There will be another update soon.
