Most of what was sold in the carpentry shop were some farm tools, as well as tables, chairs and benches. The styles were relatively simple, and some of them were very rough in workmanship. The more Shen Laoer looked at them, the more he shook his head.
"This skill is not as good as mine."
Although he is not as good as the masters, he can at least make things with some tricks. Unlike them, his craftsmanship is worse than that of an apprentice. That is to say, Zhenjiang Prefecture does not compete with them for business, otherwise it is not certain whether this shop can continue to open. .
"They haven't learned much. Isn't it because there is a shortage of craftsmen in the city? Although a few masters make simple things, they can meet the needs of the people. When the economy develops, there will naturally be carpenters with good skills to open shops. Already..."
Jiang Miao and Shen Yanqing were walking in front and introducing the situation of each shop to a few people. She said casually when she heard what Shen Laoer said.
"Second brother's craftsmanship is definitely better than theirs. The toys you made are popular in Furong Town. Shopkeeper Qin said that almost all the children in the town have a pony carriage and a Barbie doll."
Of course, this is an exaggeration. After all, the pony carriage and Barbie doll cost five taels of silver each, and most people can't afford it, but young masters and ladies from rich families can still afford it. Shen Laoer's customers are also mainly them.
Moreover, there was a businessman in the town who saw that his toys were selling so well, and even bought them and sold them in other cities to make a profit on the price difference. A set of Barbie dolls sold in Furong Town for five taels of silver, and he resold them for ten taels. You can make a lot of money by purchasing on behalf of others.
Jiang Miao thought wildly, who said ancient people were not as smart as modern people? The methods of making money are all the same.
"Those are all your ideas. How could I have made toys before?"
Shen Laoer felt a little sad when he thought about himself a year ago. The second house now relies on the toy drawings given by Jiang Miao to make money. Without Jiang Miao, there would be no second house now.
"We are all one family. The second brother said this and went out of his way."
They were just two drawings, but Jiang Miao didn't take them seriously. She had a lot of ideas in her mind, but she didn't have the skills, and she didn't have any craftsmen she could trust now. Either she had already opened a toy shop or a furniture shop.
Shen Yanqing held her hand tightly. He knew Jiang Miao's kindness best, and Shen Yanqing knew Jiang Miao's current troubles. He had no ideas but no one could help.
"If second brother wants to open a shop, I will ask Liang Duo to choose a shop in a good location for you."
Shen Yanqing said that he felt that Shen Laoer's craftsmanship was better than these carpenters, and he was from his own family, so Jiang Miao could trust him. Instead of training others, it would be better to let his own brothers do it.
"Yes, my second brother is good at his craftsmanship. I have some ideas here. If my second brother is willing to come, we can cooperate when the time comes. If I come up with ideas and you come up with your craftsmanship, the things you make will definitely be popular!"
Jiang Miao had an idea when she heard Shen Yanqing's words. No, she knew Shen Laoer's craftsmanship well. Although it was not as good as the previous one, it was more than enough.
Moreover, Shen Laoer has a knack for making things, making pony carriages and Barbie dolls lifelike, otherwise they wouldn't be so popular. If he is willing to come to Zhenjiang Mansion, it will be a great help to himself and Shen Yanqing.
"this……"
After hearing what the two said, Shen Laoer was also a little moved. He had originally planned to open a shop, but on the one hand, he was used to cooperating with Jinxiu Pavilion, so he didn't have to run it himself, which saved a lot of trouble.
Just make sure to make five toys every month. On the other hand, it's because he doesn't know many tricks.
Jiang Miao taught him the pony car and Barbie doll. Although Mr. Shen's skills are not bad, he has never learned them systematically. He can't make other objects either. He can't drive them just by relying on these two toys.
Build a shop.
So what attracted him most about Jiang Miao's words was that if he wanted to open a shop, Jiang Miao would provide him with ideas.
What does this mean? It means that he will make more and more things in the future. As a carpenter, who doesn't want to learn more things? Now that the opportunity is right in front of him, how can Shen Laoer not be excited.
He just has to think about moving to Zhenjiang Prefecture. Now that the big house has been moved, his parents need a second house to support them in old age, and someone needs to harvest the crops in the fields. If their second house also leaves, will the business of the family business be left to them?
Two old people can't make it.
Shen Laoer was excited and confused, and for a moment he was a little worried.
Seeing that he didn't reply for a long time, Jiang Miao turned around and glanced at him, her eyes full of confusion.
Shen Laoer's mouth was dull, he closed his eyes and still planned to refuse.
"I won't come. There are still things to take care of at home, and my parents can't live without people..."
"If second brother is worried about this, why not take your parents over too."
Shen Laoer's worries are nothing to Shen Yanqing's place. Now Zhenjiang Mansion is in short supply of everything but houses. Even if Mr. Shen and Mrs. Zhang come here, they can still live in a big house.
"As for the crops in the field, I can ask people to help plant them. We don't have much land, so Li Dajiang and his wife can finish the work. If they are too busy, they can hire people from the village to help harvest it."
After Shen Yanqing finished speaking, Jiang Miao added two more sentences.
"Yes, Second Brother, we have all come to Zhenjiang Prefecture to open a shop. Why are you still staying at home? There are many opportunities here, Third Brother, and you can buy a shop for free. How will there be such a good opportunity in the future? Please agree quickly.
, then our family will still live together..."
Boss Shen and Mrs. Wang also persuaded him. At first, Shen Yanqing and Jiang Miao only said that they needed caterers here, but did not mention that other shops also needed people, so their eldest house and Shen Yingxue came over. Fortunately, Shen Laoer helped.
The gift came along, and I found an opportunity.
"I'll go back and discuss it with my parents and Guihua."
Shen Laoer didn't say anything. His parents were getting old. It was not certain whether they would be willing to leave their hometown and abandon their family land to come with him. Even if he agreed, it wouldn't count.
"Okay, second brother will tell mom when she gets back that there is a shortage of manpower here. I still have several acres of vegetable land here. I have grown a few rare fruits and vegetables, and I am just waiting for my parents to try them."
The watermelon season will be here in less than two months. If Father Shen and Mrs. Zhang come, they will be there just in time.
"Okay, don't worry, I will definitely bring the message when I get back."
Jiang Miao's words gave Shen Lao Er confidence. His mother listened to the third daughter-in-law the most. Jiang Miao kept fruits and vegetables for her. Mrs. Zhang would come and take a look no matter what. Then the situation here might be good.
He's about to stay.
Shen Laoer had something on his mind and just wanted to go home quickly. He was now more enthusiastic than ever about opening a shop. Jiang Miao saw that he was distracted and discussed with Shen Yanqing, planning to let him go back first.
We can discuss it with my family and come back early.
Jiang Miao felt that Mrs. Zhang and Father Shen would definitely agree, so she never thought about the situation where Shen Laoer would never come back. This time she went back just to pack things.
