Ye Caiping opened her eyes, only to find herself a discarded wife, cast out after being divorced. To make matters worse, her sister-in-law back at her maiden home was sharpening her knives, ready t...
Chapter 113 Furniture
Ye Caiping gave the booklet to Ye Erquan.
She touched some of the chairs and coffee tables around her. The craftsmanship and workmanship were naturally good, delicate and seamless, there was nothing to say.
After taking a few glances, Ye Caiping realized that Wang Shuantou had nothing but skills!
As for furniture styles, they are always the same old ones. They have craftsmanship but no innovation.
This is exactly what she needs.
"What do you think, nephew and niece, what style of furniture do you want to make?" Wang Shuantou said with a smile.
Ye Erquan couldn't help but look at Ye Caiping.
Ye Caiping smiled and said, "To be honest, Uncle Wang, you don't have the style I want."
Wang Shuantou’s old face stiffened slightly.
Wang Shouqiang said, "You want the new style in the city? You didn't turn to it just now. It's on the last page."
He took the booklet from Ye Erquan, turned to the last page, and pointed to the furniture pictures at the back:
"Look, sister. These are the new styles that are popular in the county. I just added them a few days ago. They are all the latest."
Ye Caiping smiled and said, "This doesn't look good either."
Wang Shuantou and his two sons all looked a little stiff.
Wang Shuantou took the hookah that Wang Shoukuai brought over, stuffed it with tobacco leaves, and said:
"Niece, have you seen any other new styles? Tell us about it and see if we can make it. If not, we'll have to ask someone else for help."
Ye Caiping had already made preparations. She took out a blueprint and opened it: "I drew this myself. Uncle Wang, can you do it?"
Wang Shuantou focused his eyes for a moment, then widened them: "This is..."
As he spoke, he snatched the blueprint, and his two sons hurried forward.
On the drawing, there are not only tables, chairs, beds, and cabinets, but also carved windows and doors with novel styles and simple and elegant patterns.
The more the three looked at it, the brighter their eyes became: "It looks good!"
Wang Shouqiang said: "I have never seen this style before. The pattern is very special."
Wang said quickly: "Sister, sister, where did you get this blueprint?"
"I drew it." Fortunately, she could draw, so drawing these drawings was a piece of cake for her.
Wang Shuantou said excitedly: "I can do it, do it for me!"
Ye Caiping nodded: "Okay, then I'll trouble Uncle Wang."
"That's right..." Wang Shuantou said a little embarrassedly: "The furniture and doors and windows you drew are all very modern, at least we don't have them in our area. Can you... sell me the drawings?"
"Or, I'll give you some discounts."
If they can introduce these new styles, maybe they can attract some customers.
To be honest, although they have good skills, their business is not very good.
It is considered good if we can get business for half a year out of a year.
After all, the people they serve are nearby farmers, who have little purchasing power.
"Of course I can, but I don't want to sell it. How about this... Uncle Wang, will you accept me as your disciple?"
Wang Shuan was startled for a moment, then frowned: "Sorry, I don't accept disciples."
Ye Daquan was very anxious: "We can give him five hundred coins a month."
Old Man Ye also chimed in: "Brother Wang, my daughter's blueprint can bring you a lot of business. My grandson is smart and studious, and he is a good seedling."
He is smart and studious, a good seedling, so we should not accept him! Teach your apprentice and starve yourself to death!
Wang Shuantou reluctantly returned the blueprint to Ye Caiping: "I'm really sorry, I won't accept any apprentices."
Their two sons also frowned, looking unhappy.
As a craftsman, they also want to make the latest furniture. And once this method comes out, I should be able to make a lot of money.
But it won't be long before this new style is learned.
When Ye Yong becomes a real carpenter, there will be one more carpenter nearby and the business will be divided up more.
Ye Yong looked disappointed: "Aunt, forget it. I don't have to be a carpenter. Farming at home is also good."
"You're useless." Ye Caiping glared at him.
He turned around and looked at Wang Shuantou and smiled, "It's okay, thank you Uncle Wang. Dad, let's go to the town or other villages to look for someone who is willing to take me as a disciple."
"Yes, little sister, your drawings are well drawn. There are a lot of people who want to do it." Ye Daquan agreed.
Wang Shuan was confused for a moment. Yes, if he doesn’t accept it, others will!
Not only will you lose money, but there will also be one more carpenter nearby.
Instead of doing this, it’s better to earn this money yourself!
Wang Shuantou said anxiously: "Wait, I can't take it back yet."
Ye Caiping was delighted: "Okay."
Ye Yong and Ye Daquan were so excited that they almost jumped up.
"So you really let me make this blueprint? What I mean is, after I finish making your doors, windows and furniture, I can also use it on other furniture?" Wang Shuantou said.
"certainly."
Ye Caiping agreed readily.
She has a lot more tricks up her sleeve, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
If Wang Shuantou could become a little famous with this blueprint, and if he was a good person, she would like to cooperate with Wang Shuantou and set up a furniture workshop or something.
But these are all later matters. Whether we can cooperate or not still depends on the other party's character.
Ye Caiping did not reveal more, and said: "Uncle Wang, how do I pay for Yong'er's cultivation?"
Ye Daquan, Old Man Ye and others looked at Wang Shuantou nervously.
Wang Shuantou thought for a moment and said, "According to the rules, there is no salary for apprenticeship. The monthly tuition fee should be at least 500 coins. Here... I will just take 400 coins!"
He felt that he was being unfair by taking Ye Caiping's drawings, so he reduced the price by one hundred.
Ye Daquan was delighted, but before he could be happy, Ye Caiping said:
"Uncle Wang, you are too polite. It's just what it is. Yong'er is counting on you to teach him well in the future! Let's just give him 500 coins as the tuition!"
Wang Shuantou laughed: "Okay, let's do as you say."
As he said this, he looked at Ye Yong with satisfaction.
Ye Yong and others were excited, they finally found a master! "Disciple, thank you, Master."
"Don't be in a hurry. Pick a good day and it won't be too late to call after you've offered tea." Wang Shuantou said with a smile.
Ye Yong's face turned red and everyone laughed.
Wang Shuantou continued, "Although we can serve tea later, we can't be late in learning skills. Come here at noon tomorrow morning and go with us to pick wood."
Ye Yong was full of excitement: "Okay, thank you, Grandpa Wang."
Ye Caiping said, "Uncle Wang, look at these of mine. How much silver do they cost? And there are also my second brother's. The other circled area on the drawing is his."
Ye Caiping had all the flower windows, carved doors, and furniture for the living room and rooms made.
Ye Erquan only made all the doors, windows, tables and chairs in the living room. As for the beds and large cabinets, he made two sets. This is for Ye Peng and Yin Hua.
Ye Erquan and his wife can move their current bed and cabinets over there.
As for the other empty rooms, they really don't have the financial ability to do so. You can only wait until you have money and then slowly buy more.