"You can let her give it a try!" Gu Lili suggested with a smile.
The village head nodded repeatedly.
“Alright! I’ll ask her when she gets back tonight! But if she goes to study, won’t your restaurant be without anyone to help out?” the village head asked worriedly.
Recently, Dazhu's wife has been leaving early and returning late, helping out at Gu Lili's house.
If it affects Gu Lili's family restaurant, then Dazhu's wife will not go.
Gu Lili smiled and shook her head, saying, "Anyone who is quick and efficient can handle things at the restaurant, but making mother-of-pearl is different. It requires patience, perseverance, and meticulousness. It's not like you can get your monthly salary quickly. So, Auntie needs to think about this carefully. Of course, the same goes for the other apprentices."
It's always best to say the unpleasant things upfront, so that many people who lack perseverance can be filtered out first.
To prevent many people from taking advantage of Gu Lili's high monthly salary.
The village head nodded repeatedly, knowing that he would only be able to receive his monthly salary after learning the skill.
Gu Lili's willingness to provide food and lodging is already quite humane.
"How long does it take to learn mother-of-pearl inlay?" the village head asked curiously.
When he helps Gu Lili look for someone, he can explain things clearly to others if they ask.
Gu Lili looked at Yu Yirou. "Let's leave these professional questions to the professionals."
Yu Yirou understood and said gently, "If you are clever and quick-witted, it will probably take about a year. Some people can get the hang of it in half a year, but it is also possible that it will take two or three years to learn it."
Yu Yirou was telling the truth. If it were simply a matter of inlaying seashells into wood, that would be easy.
However, it does take some effort to inlay it beautifully.
It's not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Upon hearing this, the village head understood.
On the bright side, it means you might not earn any money in a year; on the dark side, it means it might take two or three years to earn any money.
That alone is enough to deter many people.
Having no income for a whole year is indeed hard for many people to accept.
Even his own daughter-in-law might not be able to accept it. Let's wait until she comes back and discuss it with Dazhu and his wife.
“Alright, then I’ll help you find some clever people. Whether it works or not, you’ll see for yourself.” The village head stroked his beard and said.
Gu Lili nodded, then suddenly remembered that there was something else she needed to ask the village head for help with.
"By the way, Grandpa Village Head, I also need some people who want to learn carpentry," Gu Lili said with an embarrassed smile.
Finding an apprentice for Gu Lili would indeed require the help of the village head.
Because Gu Lili wasn't very familiar with or knew the people in the village.
The village head was different; he knew the habits and customs of most of the people in the village.
The person they find will be good too.
At least his character is definitely not a problem, so Gu Lili will feel at ease using him.
When Gu Lili mentioned carpentry, the village head's eyes lit up.
He was also interested in carpentry in his earlier years.
However, due to too many trivial matters related to the farmland, it was put on hold.
Now that I'm getting old, I don't know if I can still learn it.
Forget it, the farm work at home is more important. I'll ask Dazhu when the time comes.
Thinking this through, Grandpa Village Head nodded in agreement.
“Okay! Leave it to me!” Grandpa Village Head patted his chest and said.
Although he didn't understand carpentry, he knew what kind of person was needed.
There's no need to ask Gu Lili anymore.
After Gu Lili finished explaining everything to Grandpa Lizheng, she prepared to go home.
Gu Lili stood up and smiled, "Alright! Then we'll leave this matter to you, sir. We'll head home now."
It was almost noon, and if we stayed any longer, it would be lunchtime.
Grandpa Village Head also stood up and quickly said, "Lili, I'll go to your house to find Madam Yu's land when your Uncle Dazhu comes back. You can choose a plot then, and your Uncle Dazhu and I will measure it. Madam Yu has difficulty walking, so I'll help her get the land deed."
Gu Lili looked at Yu Yirou, wanting to hear his opinion.
Madam Yu said apologetically, "This is really too much trouble for you, Village Head. Once the house is built, I will definitely treat you to a nice meal."
Her legs and feet made it difficult for her to go to the government office.
“Alright! Once the land has been measured, I’ll have my third uncle drive the carriage and take you to get the land deed! If Madam Yu wants to go, she can have Chenxi take you. You can see if there’s anything you need and buy it.” Gu Lili chimed in with a smile.
Yu Yirou looked at Gu Lili gratefully, and Gu Lili smiled and patted Yu Yirou's hand, indicating that she didn't need to take it to heart.
"Then we're off, Grandpa Village Head." Gu Lili said, and together with Xiao Mulian, they pushed Yu Yirou back home.
When the village head saw that Gu Lili was about to leave, he quickly stopped her.
"Lili, why don't you have lunch before you leave?"
Gu Lili repeatedly declined, saying that she had things to do at home and therefore could not stay any longer.
The village head understood; Gu Lili had just returned, and there must be a lot of things waiting for her to handle.
We can eat anytime; there's no rush.
"Alright! Then I won't keep you any longer. I'll come to your house to find you when your Uncle Dazhu comes back," the village head said cheerfully.
Gu Lili nodded, and she and Xiao Mulian pushed Yu Yirou out the door.
Grandpa Village Head, holding his pipe with his hands behind his back, saw Gu Lili and the other two out the door.
Watching Gu Lili and the others walk away, the village head, smoking a pipe, headed towards the village.
It was cooking time, and now was the perfect time to help Gu Lili find an apprentice.
This is also a good opportunity for the villagers to ask their relatives and friends, so they can come and learn from them.
When Gu Lili returned home, Gu Chenxi and Grandma Li were already cooking.
With more people eating at home, cooking for the two of them is quite tiring.
Gu Lili pondered, perhaps she could add a few more people to cook.
The people from the village who came to help make soap and maltose were also provided with lunch.
This way, some of them won't have to cook again when they get back.
If we eat at Gu Lili's house, we can rest after the meal.
It can also improve work efficiency.
Zuo Xiuhong was helping to pick vegetables when she saw Gu Lili arrive, and she quickly stood up with a smile.
"Lili, you're back? Dinner will be ready soon, come sit down and rest."
Gu Lili nodded. To be honest, she was still a little unaccustomed to Zuo Xiuhong's sudden maturity.
Since it was almost time to eat, Gu Lili simply told Yu Yirou not to go to the neighboring yard.
Let Xiao Mulian push Yu Yirou around the yard to see and familiarize her with the place.
Little Fox has run off to somewhere wild.
Gu Lili glanced at the room where Yin Jiuchen lived, feeling somewhat helpless.
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