Today, this guy came panting despite the scorching heat. He must have heard of the name of "Su Carpenter" and wanted to try his luck since other shops were closed.
"I beg you, Carpenter Su, my family is also a small business, we are not short of money, I just want my sister to marry comfortably!" The young man's face was covered with sweat, crackling like soybeans, but he didn't even bother to wipe it off. "I only have this one sister, and I don't want her to have a knot in her heart because of this screen!"
Su Qingluan listened to the young man's words and realized that the screen was not very valuable. She bought it simply because of the "full moon and flowers" pattern for good luck.
But this screen was not expensive, and it represented something different. Furthermore, it was part of a dowry, and its damage was a bad omen. Although the couple's life wouldn't be affected by a broken screen, it was still a bad omen, and even if nothing happened later, it would still make people feel uncomfortable.
Su Guangfu didn't say anything, but he lowered his eyes and rubbed his neck back and forth unconsciously.
Both Yang and Su Qingluan knew that he was considering how long the construction period would be and whether it could be completed within the specified time - after all, if he promised someone and then couldn't do it due to the construction period, he would be cheating the other party again.
However, the young man did not know Su Guangfu and thought that he was completely refusing. He was so anxious that his eyes turned red and he almost knelt down to Su Guangfu.
Yang was so frightened by the other party's sudden move that she hurried to support him. Su Guangfu stepped aside to avoid the young man's kneeling, but did not say anything.
Su Qingluan knew at a glance that her father was calculating how long it would take. He was halfway through and couldn't be interrupted, so she smiled and said, "My dear brother, my father didn't say he wouldn't help. He just wanted to see if he had the ability. Otherwise, if he rashly agreed and the screen wasn't finished in time, wouldn't all your efforts be in vain?"
At this time, the young man calmed down and realized that he was too anxious. After all, the day was three days away, and the market was about to close today. It would only take more than two days to go back and forth. According to other estimates, they might not have enough time to complete the production of the screen.
Yang came over and advised, "Don't worry, little brother. My master didn't refuse outright, which means we're pretty confident." She pointed to a carved wooden chair in the room and said, "No matter what, go there and rest your feet. Wait until the sweat subsides before you leave."
She also instructed Su Qingluan to pour tea for the young man, while she herself greeted this special "guest" in front.
When Su Qingluan came back from making tea, the scene was completely different: the young man's anxious and impatient look had completely disappeared, leaving only a series of thanks and an expression of joy and tears on his face.
Su Qingluan was also very happy for this person - after all, getting married is a very important thing for everyone, and everyone wants to make it perfect within the possible scope.
"Let me go to your house and take a look at the screen first," Su Guangfu said, looking at the young man. "Stay still here. I'll get the tools."
The young man quickly said, "I have carpentry tools at home..."
"No, there are a few tools that I made myself. They are not available outside. I am very good at using them, so I must take them with me." Su Guangfu said, lifting the curtain and walking to the back.
When Su Guangfu came out again, Yang was a little worried: "The city gate is about to close, will you have time to get out?" Even though it was getting dark late, it would still take a quarter of an hour to walk from here to the city gate.
Su Guangfu shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I can't go back today. Little brother, is it convenient for me to stay overnight?" He said the second half of the sentence to the young man.
Yang and Su Qingluan were no longer surprised by the fact that Su Guangfu would occasionally have to stay at other people's homes or in the clothing store to "work overtime". After all, this was not the first time that such a sudden "urgent job" had come up.
Not to mention Su Guangfu, even Yang would occasionally encounter situations where she was suddenly asked to increase the price and rush the work.
Seeing that Su Guangfu was not only willing to help but even willing to work overtime, the young man's eyes filled with tears. "Yes, yes! Master Su, don't worry, we have everything we need for food and clothing. We only ask that you repair the screen!"
Well, in this excitement, even the name was changed. Su Qingluan felt a little funny, and sighed: This young man and his sister must have a very good relationship!
Since they decided to stay overnight at the other party's house, there was no need to bring bedding rolls to sleep on the floor at the garment shop. However, Su Guangfu still insisted on sorting out all the cloths before following the other party.
The young man was pleasantly surprised to have been able to wait for Su Guangfu's help. Moreover, Su Guangfu had already agreed to go to his house to check the damaged state of the screen. It looked like he was going to work all night, so naturally he could not afford to waste a little more time.
So Su Guangfu still helped Yang to sort out all the cloths before leaving with the young man. Yang counted the accounts, put away the account books and abacus, came back to her senses, locked the door, and left with her two daughters.
The early summer evening breeze has dissipated the scorching heat of midday and has become slightly cool, which should feel very comfortable when blowing on the face.
However, for some reason, Su Qingluan always felt some discomfort and heaviness in her abdomen, as if she had caught a cold.
Can you still catch a cold in early summer? Su Qingluan thought it was just a little funny, but she decided to go home and make a pot of hot tea to drink, perhaps it would relieve this discomfort.
But... Su Qingluan rubbed her stomach and felt a little confused: this feeling of heaviness and distension seemed familiar, but she couldn't remember it for a moment.
"Are you feeling uncomfortable in your stomach?" Yang also noticed Su Qingluan rubbing her stomach, and hurried over to ask with great concern.
Su Qingluan quickly smiled and said, "Oh, I feel a little bloated in my stomach. I wonder if I get some gas from the wind from time to time. Don't worry, mother, it's nothing serious."
Yang stared at Su Qingluan's face for a while. She didn't look very painful, just a little confused, so she nodded: "If you are not feeling well, let's go to Huichun Hall now."
"Don't worry, mother. I'll tell you when I feel uncomfortable!"
"Sister, sister, are you feeling uncomfortable in your stomach?" Su Xueyan grew up and became more sensible. She stretched out her little hand and held Su Qingluan's hand. "Xueyan will rub it for you when we get home!"
"Our Xueyan is so well-behaved! If you rub my belly, I won't feel uncomfortable anymore!" Su Qingluan said to her sister with a smile.
After comforting Yang and her sister, Su Qingluan didn't take it too seriously. She'd occasionally experienced abdominal discomfort for various reasons before, but they were all minor issues. Usually, massaging her stomach to relieve the gas or drinking a bowl of hot ginger water would make it better, so Su Qingluan assumed this time would be no different.
Soon, the mother, daughter and their two children arrived at Huaxi Village. Compared to when Su Qingluan first traveled through time, Huaxi Village had undergone many subtle but significant changes.
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