Ye Caiping gave the booklet to Ye Erquan.

She touched some chairs and coffee tables around her; the craftsmanship and workmanship were excellent, delicate and perfectly fitted, simply superb.

After taking a few glances, Ye Caiping knew that Wang Shuantou had nothing but technical skills!

As for furniture styles, they keep coming back to the same few old designs; they have the craftsmanship, but lack the ability to innovate.

This is exactly what she needs.

"So, nephew and niece, what kind of furniture do you want?" Wang Shuantou asked 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 here."

Wang Shuantou's old face stiffened slightly.

Wang Shouqiang said, "You want the new styles from the city? You didn't turn to it earlier, it's on the last page."

He took the booklet from Ye Erquan's hand, turned to the last page, and pointed to the furniture pictures at the end:

"Hey girl, look, this is the latest style that's all the rage in the county. I just added it a few days ago, it's all the newest."

Ye Caiping laughed and said, "This doesn't look good either."

The faces of Wang Shuantou and his two sons all stiffened.

Wang Shuantou took the water pipe from Wang Shou's express delivery, and while stuffing it with tobacco leaves, he said:

"My dear niece, have you seen any other new styles? Tell me about them, and let's see if we can make them. If not, we'll have to find someone else to help us."

Ye Caiping was prepared. She took out a drawing and opened it, saying, "This is what I drew myself. Uncle Wang, do you think it's feasible to make?"

Wang Shuantou stared intently for a moment, then his eyes widened: "This is..."

As he spoke, he snatched the blueprints, and his two sons quickly came forward as well.

The drawings showed not only tables, chairs, beds, and cabinets, but also carved windows and doors, with novel designs and simple, elegant patterns.

The three of them looked at it and their eyes lit up: "Beautiful!"

Wang Shouqiang said, "I've never seen this style before. The pattern is very unique."

Wang quickly asked, "Sis, where did you get these blueprints?"

"I drew them." Fortunately, she had a background in drawing, so drawing these drawings was easy for her.

Wang Shuantou exclaimed excitedly, "I can do it! Do it for me!"

Ye Caiping nodded: "Okay, then I'll trouble Uncle Wang."

"Well..." Wang Shuantou said somewhat embarrassedly, "The furniture and doors and windows you drew are all very modern, at least we don't see them around here. Could you... sell me the drawings?"

"Or, I can offer you some discounts."

If they can launch these new styles, they might attract some customers.

To be honest, although they are skilled, their business is not doing very well.

If you can get business for half the year, you're already considered lucky.

After all, their target customers are nearby farmers who don't have much purchasing power.

"It's possible, but I don't want to sell. How about this... Uncle Wang, do you take on apprentices?"

Wang Shuantou was taken aback, then frowned: "Sorry, I don't accept apprentices."

Ye Daquan was very anxious: "We can provide tuition fees, five hundred coins a month is no problem."

Old Man Ye chimed in, "Brother Wang, my daughter's blueprints can bring you a lot of business. My grandson is smart and eager to learn; he's a promising talent."

He's smart and eager to learn, a promising talent, but we absolutely mustn't accept him! Teaching a disciple is like starving the master!

Wang Shuantou reluctantly returned the blueprints to Ye Caiping: "I'm really sorry, I don't take on apprentices."

His two sons also frowned, looking displeased.

As artisans, they also want to create the latest style of furniture. And once that style is released, they should be able to make a lot of money.

But before long, this new style will be copied.

Once Ye Yong has truly completed his apprenticeship, there will be one more carpenter in the area, and the business will be divided up more.

Ye Yong looked disappointed: "Auntie, forget it. I don't necessarily want to be a carpenter. Farming at home is just fine too."

"You're spineless." Ye Caiping glared at him.

Turning back to Wang Shuantou, he smiled and said, "It's alright, thank you, Uncle Wang. Dad, let's go to the town or other villages and look around. There must be someone willing to take on an apprentice."

“Yes, little sister, your drawings are excellent. Lots of people would like to make them.” Ye Daquan agreed wholeheartedly.

Wang Shuan was stunned for a moment. Yes, if he didn't accept it, someone else would!

Not only will they lose out on making money, but they'll also gain another carpenter in the neighborhood.

Instead of doing that, why not earn this money yourself!

Wang Shuantou said anxiously, "Wait, I'll take it!"

Ye Caiping was delighted: "Okay."

Ye Yong and Ye Daquan were so excited they almost jumped up.

"So you're really letting me build these blueprints? I mean, after you build your doors, windows, and furniture, can I use them for other furniture as well?" Wang Shuantou said.

"certainly."

Ye Caiping readily agreed.

She has many more tricks up her sleeve; this is just the tip of the iceberg.

If Wang Shuantou could gain a little fame with these blueprints, and if he was a decent person, she wanted to collaborate with him to set up a furniture workshop or something.

But that's all in the future. Whether or not we can cooperate depends on further evaluation of the other party's character.

Ye Caiping didn't reveal any more details, and asked, "Uncle Wang, how should Yong'er pay his tuition?"

Ye Daquan and Old Man Ye watched Wang Shuantou nervously.

Wang Shuantou thought for a moment and said, "According to the rules, there is no wage for becoming an apprentice. The monthly tuition fee should be at least five hundred coins. Here... I'll just give you four hundred coins!"

He felt that since he had taken Ye Caiping's drawings, he was somewhat indebted to her, so he reduced the price by one hundred.

Ye Daquan was overjoyed, but before he could even express his happiness, Ye Caiping said:

"Uncle Wang, you're too kind. This is the amount you should give. Yong'er will be counting on you to teach him properly in the future! Let's keep the tuition at five hundred coins!"

Wang Shuantou laughed heartily: "Alright, we'll do it your way."

As he spoke, he gave Ye Yong a satisfied look.

Ye Yong and the others were thrilled; they had finally found a master! "Disciple thanks Master."

"Don't rush, pick a good day, and it's not too late to call us after we've served tea," Wang Shuantou said with a smile.

Ye Yong blushed deeply, and everyone burst into laughter.

Wang Shuantou continued, "Although the tea ceremony can be delayed, learning the craft cannot. Come over early tomorrow morning at Chenshi (7-9 AM) and come with us to select wood."

Ye Yong was filled with excitement: "Okay, thank you, Grandpa Wang."

Ye Caiping said, "Uncle Wang, look at all this. How much silver do you want? And this is for my second brother. The area circled on the drawing is his."

Ye Caiping ordered all the furniture in the halls and rooms to be replaced, including the latticed windows, carved doors, and all the other furniture.

Ye Erquan only ordered all the doors, windows, and living room tables and chairs; as for the bed and wardrobe, he ordered two sets. These were for Ye Peng and Yinhua.

Mr. and Mrs. Ye can move their current bed and cabinets over.

As for the other empty rooms, they simply don't have the financial means. They can only wait until they have the money to gradually add them.