Chapter 1173 The witch who blames herself (two in one)
Among the Qingque Lord tribe, Han Cheng looked at the linen soaked in tung oil and then dried in the sun, with a smile on his face.
At this time, the linen became much thicker, and under the sunlight, it actually had a slightly glowing appearance.
Han Cheng picked it up and looked at it for a while, then took a corner of the cloth and dipped it in the water.
Unlike soaking ordinary linen, soaking this kind of linen soaked in tung oil has much greater resistance.
Han Cheng pressed it into the water and soaked it for about two minutes before taking it out.
Then, a miracle happened.
The cloth he took out was not like ordinary linen cloth, which had been soaked in water and looked very heavy.
But after taking it out, a lot of water drops fell down.
With another slight shake like this, the water droplets stuck on it and refusing to fall off will all fall down one after another.
Such a magical scene made the two people standing by the side widen their eyes.
How did this linen cloth become like this after adding tung oil?
This is really surprising!
"Come on, please stretch out these cloths here."
After Han Cheng stood here and watched for a while, he smiled and said to the two people next to him.
Following Han Cheng's instructions, the two immediately took action and immediately completed the work according to Han Cheng's requirements.
The two people holding the cloth with their hands turned to look at Han Cheng, waiting for Han Cheng's next move.
They didn't know what the Son of God was going to do next.
It is also because of this that my heart is full of expectations.
Han Cheng bent down and scooped up a ladle of water from the basin, pouring it directly onto the linen cloth held up by the two men.
The two people who started working with Han Cheng were confused about this.
Wu, who heard the news and rushed over to watch the excitement, expressed his confusion.
They didn't understand at all why the god son of their tribe did this.
This is water, not soy milk ground with a small flower mill. It needs to be filtered in this way to get out the bean dregs...
The three of them were thinking strangely in their hearts, but no one said a word. They just watched quietly to see what the Son of God could make through this method.
I didn't find any difference. Water is still water, cloth is still cloth, and there is no change due to this...
"Look! The water is not leaking!"
A man pulling the linen suddenly shouted in surprise.
After being reminded like this, Wu and the other person who was wondering immediately reacted.
They quickly shifted their gaze to the bottom of the cloth they were holding and looked there.
Sure enough, there was no wet scene on the ground under the cloth.
There was water on the cloth, and the amount of water that the Son of God poured on it is still there now.
Such a magical scene made several people's eyes widen involuntarily.
Among the things they had come into contact with before, linen was absolutely impervious to water. As long as water fell on it, it would be wetted immediately.
Not to mention using a cloth to hold the water like now to prevent it from dripping down!
This is really amazing!
Han Cheng looked at the effect, then looked at the expressions of the people around him, and couldn't help but smile.
"Son of God! It would be great if we could use this kind of cloth to make bamboo hats and coir raincoats!"
Wear it when it rains. No matter how hard it rains, you don’t have to worry about getting wet!”
Wu suddenly shouted like this, with a look of excitement on his face.
Han Cheng, who was secretly happy there, couldn't help being stunned after hearing Wu's words, and then reached out and patted his forehead hard.
I was only thinking about using this kind of cloth to make a sail, but I forgot about making rain gear!
What Wu said was absolutely correct. This cloth is very suitable for making rain gear because it can block water like this.
It seems that before plastic cloth and various water-proof industrial cloths were introduced to the country where Han Cheng lived in later generations, people used this kind of cloth soaked in tung oil to make rain gear.
He seemed to have seen this kind of umbrella when he was a child, and had a vague impression of it.
Whether he saw it when he went to the market with the adults when he was a child, or when he saw the temple fair in the village, Han Cheng could no longer tell.
But I can still remember the umbrella and the scene under it.
It was a day with light rain falling from the sky.
A large umbrella made of bamboo as thick as an adult's arm was fixed there.
The big bamboo umbrella is very large and can cover a large area when opened.
It's just that unlike the umbrellas produced later after the industry developed, these umbrellas are not round.
But it's elongated.
There are very few ribs, and in my impression there are only four.
Even if there are more than this, it will not exceed six.
The raincloth on the big umbrella is white.
But this kind of whiteness is not pure at all.
Due to the age and smog, the cloth that was originally supposed to be white has now basically turned into different shades of yellow.
Even some places have turned brown.
But even if it is like this, it still stands strong here, protecting the people under it from wind and rain.
There is a burning boiler under the umbrella, and two old couples over fifty are running a bun shop.
The buns are not steamed, but fried.
The large pan used to make Kang Shui Jianbao is covered with a lid, and steam is constantly rising.
There was a skewer made of woven bamboo on the side, and inside it were some steaming, golden pan-fried buns that were fried on one side.
Next to the fried buns, there is a thickly wrapped bucket, which contains the whole tofu brain.
On the simple table set up, several people were eating fried dumplings, scooping up tofu puffs and taking a few sips from time to time.
From time to time, raindrops would collect and drip down along the umbrella ribs.
Make small potholes one by one...
Because of his young age, most of Han Cheng's attention at that time was on the fried golden fried buns and the tofu patties filled with sugar that were as smooth as white jade, so he remembered these very clearly.
It's a big umbrella that looks very old-fashioned, but it doesn't make a very deep impression.
yes!
Now that I have this thing that can be called a rain cloth, I can also let the people in the tribe use it to make some rain gear!
You can't always think about making it into a sail.
Han Cheng couldn't say he disliked the bamboo hats and raincoats in the tribe, but he had already stopped wanting to wear them.
These two things look indeed very simple and primitive, very in line with the era Han Cheng lives in now.
But these two things are too bulky. They look heavy when worn on the body and don't feel very good.
Of course, among the entire tribe, he was probably the only one who felt that these two items were cumbersome and difficult to use, as he came from later generations and experienced umbrellas and all kinds of light raincoats.
In the past, because there were no good waterproof materials in the tribe, and bamboo hats and coir raincoats could be used just fine, Han Cheng didn't think too much about this aspect.
At this time, looking at the newly made raincloth in front of him, and hearing what the witch next to him said, Han Cheng suddenly felt a light flash in his heart.
They have just started trying to build a sailboat. They don't know how long it will take before their tribe's sailboat is ready.
In other words, the cloths that were obtained and used as sails would not be used in a short period of time.
Then it would be better to take advantage of this time and let the craftsmen in the tribe try to use this kind of cloth to make umbrellas, raincoats and other lightweight rain gear!
"Wu Wu, you are absolutely right. This kind of fabric is so good at spreading water and waterproofing. It can indeed be used to make rain gear!"
Han Cheng smiled and said to Wu with great affirmation.
After Wu heard what Han Cheng said, he was a little stunned for a while.
I just said this casually, why did the Son of God become serious?
Moreover, the cloth itself is relatively precious, and because these cloths are soaked in precious tung oil, they become even more precious.
Using such precious things to make rain gear is really a bit too extravagant.
Looking at the Son of God who was looking at him with a smile on his face and looking at him with approval, Wu only felt that his head was a little big, as if he had made a big mistake unintentionally.
Son of God, don’t get me wrong, I just said this a little bit, and I didn’t really mean to use such a precious thing as rain gear!
"The bamboo hats and coir raincoats in the tribe of God, Son of God, are very good. They don't get wet even when it rains. They are easy to make and the materials are ordinary."
After Wu came to his senses, he quickly explained this, preparing to remedy the Son of God's prodigal behavior that would be caused by his garrulousness.
However, this is obviously impossible.
Han Da Shenzi waved his big hand and said in a grand voice: "The reason why you think bamboo hats and coir raincoats are good is because you haven't come into contact with better rain gear. Once you have come into contact with better rain gear, you won't know how to use it."
Think so."
As he said this, he began to greet the two people to help him collect these things he called rain cloths, and find skilled craftsmen in the tribe to make new rain gear.
Not long after, Han Chengcheng led the two of them away from here, followed by Wu.
The witch's expression became extremely exciting, as if he had made a big mistake.
When he thought about it, he had indeed made a big mistake.
If it weren't for his talkativeness, Shen Zi would not have thought of using this precious rain cloth as a rain gear.
The tribe can save more things...
What a crime!
Han Cheng did not expect that his behavior would actually make the witch who was watching the excitement feel so self-blame and heartbroken.
He quickly found a skilled craftsman.
This person is none other than his own daughter-in-law Bai Xuemei.
Bai Xuemei's needlework is very good. In addition, Han Cheng often communicates with her in simple and easy-to-understand terms. They are familiar with each other, and some things will be more tacitly understood when they are told.
So when Han Cheng was preparing to have some raincoats made out of such raincloth, he immediately thought of Bai Xuemei.
"...It doesn't have to be complicated, just make it into the shape of a coir raincoat."
Han Cheng said to Bai Xuemei.
After finishing speaking, I felt that what I just said was not expressed clearly.
He added again: "It's basically like digging a hole in the middle of a long piece of cloth, then making a hat that's short in the front and long in the back that can cover your neck, and sew it on."
What it looks like above”
“But please note that this is used to prevent rain, so be as careful as possible on the pins and other parts to prevent rain from getting in.
Han Cheng explained to Bai Xuemei this way.
After initially coming up with the idea of letting people use raincloths to make rain gear, Han Cheng finally let him make the raincoat first.
Because compared to things like umbrella ribs, the procedures are not so complicated, and the technical requirements are not so high. Raincoats are easier to make and more effective.
Moreover, another important reason is that the raincoat is something that can be worn on the body, and there is no need to free a separate hand to control it.
Wearing it on your body will protect you from wind and rain without affecting your work.
This kind of thing is very suitable for the busy Qingque tribe.
Of course, Han Cheng would not let people in the tribe drop umbrellas.
After all, this is also one of the two most common rain shelter tools.
Being able to last a long time, umbrellas also have their advantages.
For example, holding an umbrella on a rainy day basically eliminates the need to feel the cold icy rain hitting your face randomly when wearing a raincoat, and can make you look more calm and decent.
Of course, if you think longer and add some pink love elements into it, you will find that on rainy days, umbrellas are more suitable for lovers.
Think about it, two pairs of lovers using umbrellas and wearing raincoats respectively.
The couple is holding an umbrella together, talking and laughing, you and me, it's so romantic.
The other pair were wearing raincoats, and only their faces could be seen.
Moreover, this face is still covered with rainwater.
The romantic atmosphere of a young couple going out on a rainy day is completely gone in such a dress...
Bai Xuemei tilted her head and thought for a while, then nodded, indicating that she understood what Brother Cheng meant.
Then I found a small dustpan, took out needles, thread, scissors, rulers, thimbles and other tools from it, and started trying to make it here.
Han Cheng stood here without leaving, but squatted on the edge.
When the little son in the cradle wanted to cry, he reached out and rocked the cradle a few times to coax the little son to sleep.
As for picking up the little guy and rocking him, Han Cheng didn't do it.
Because after doing this kind of thing a few times, if the child makes trouble again in the future, and you want to coax it away, you need to hold it in your arms.
It took a lot of effort.
For a long time, it was impossible to put it in the cradle, let it sleep obediently, or play there obediently.
Once such a habit is formed, the person taking care of the child will be really tired...
