Chapter 100 Zheng the Craftsman
Even after the mule cart stopped, Da Niu was still somewhat dazed.
My second uncle is really too extravagant. At first, he thought that although he was renting a shop in the county town, it would be in a relatively remote place. But this place is the most prosperous and bustling street in the whole county.
"Get down." Shu Yu jumped off the cart shaft, and Da Niu, coming to his senses, hurriedly followed.
"This is the shop I rented. What do you think? It's a bit small, but it's enough."
Da Niu looked up and surveyed the shop, his eyes lighting up with surprise. "It's not small anymore."
Being a young man full of vigor, Da Niu couldn't help but wander around the shop twice, excitedly looking at every nook and cranny.
Shu Yu wiped his hands and came out to him, saying, "Brother Da Niu, I'm going to Dongmen Street to find a craftsman. You can rest here for a while."
Da Niu snapped out of his excitement and said, "I'll go with you."
"No need, you can watch the shop and the mule cart for me, then I won't have to lock the door."
Da Niu thought about it and agreed.
However, as soon as Shu Yu turned and left, he immediately looked around, found a broom and a rag, and cleaned the shop inside and out.
Shu Yu found Dongmen Street and quickly knocked on the gate of Zheng Gongjiang's house.
The craftsman Zheng, who opened the door, looked rather depressed and dejected. He paused for a moment when he saw Shu Yu, "Miss, who are you looking for?"
Shu Yu was carrying a bag of jujube cakes. "Are you Uncle Zheng? I am Lu Erbai's second daughter from Shangshi Village. My father sent me to find you."
Craftsman Zheng was surprised for a moment. "Erbai's daughter? You, you come in first."
Shu Yu entered the house and looked around the Zheng family's courtyard. There were quite a few tools and materials piled up there, making it somewhat messy.
The craftsman called out to his wife and then invited her into the main room.
Shu Yu placed the jujube cake on the table and then got straight to the point, "Our family rented a shop on Ningshui Street and we're planning to make some changes and renovations. My dad said that Uncle Zheng is very skilled and meticulous, so he asked me to come here and ask if Uncle Zheng has any time."
Zheng's wife, who was carrying in a bowl of water, suddenly widened her eyes and walked up to Shu Yu in a few steps. "Yes, yes, he happens to have time."
Craftsman Zheng looked on in surprise. A shop? The Lu family has opened a shop?
He visited Lu Erbai two months ago; Lu was still lying in bed, barely able to get out of bed. It had rained that day, and the roof was leaking, so he helped him fix it.
But now, they're actually going to open a shop on Ningshui Street?
He was just thinking about it when his wife nudged him, and he quickly realized what was happening.
Shu Yu then told him about some requirements and compensation, and Craftsman Zheng said it was no problem. "How about I go with you to the shop now and take a look? If it's okay, we can start work tomorrow."
Shu Yu was overjoyed and immediately took the craftsman Zheng back to Ningshui Street.
Upon entering the shop, one sees that the previously somewhat dirty and messy floor is now spotless, and Da Niu is wiping the counter with a rag.
Shu Yu was both amused and exasperated. "Brother Da Niu, don't bother." She introduced him, "This is Uncle Zheng."
Da Niu quickly wiped his hands and came out from behind the counter, looking energetic. "Uncle Zheng."
Craftsman Zheng nodded, and Shu Yu led him inside, explaining her plans as they walked. "This is a clothing shop, so the storefront should be large enough for customers to see the clothes from the outside. The entrance to this shop is actually quite spacious, but the two side doors are fixed. I want to make them doors that can be opened."
(End of this chapter)
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