"We're just getting started! It's not cold yet. When it gets cold, I'll go work in the shed. Come over and see the modular furniture I made. Is it the same as the one you described?"
Today's furniture is all one piece and very bulky. Chen Ye casually mentioned the method used in later generations where any furniture could be disassembled, which would make transportation and handling much more convenient.
The one-eyed grandfather was particularly smart in this area, so she just gave him a general idea. How long had it been since the old man figured it out?
The old man and the young boy used the parts in the yard to quickly piece together a large wardrobe. It looked no different from the one they made before, except that it was easier to transport this time and was much smaller after disassembly.
In the past, one vehicle could transport a large wardrobe, but after disassembling this one, it can transport at least two more large wardrobes.
Chen Ye gave the one-eyed grandfather a thumbs-up: "You always do this. I just simply explained it to you, and you did it!"
One-Eye was somewhat proud. He wouldn't dare to say anything else, but few could compete with him in terms of manual dexterity. "How hard can it be? I think this is much simpler. It's just that no one has ever thought of furniture being made this way before."
"Hehe, you're amazing. I don't believe anyone can make such a good combination of furniture just by listening to a few words from me."
One-Eye had a delighted smile on his face. Who doesn't like to hear compliments? "You're the only one who can speak well."
"By the way, how's the house search going?"
Chen Ye shook his head directly: "I don't know, my fourth brother said that I don't need to worry about it, and his third uncle will arrange it when the time comes."
The one-eyed man paused for a moment before figuring out who Ye Zi was talking about. Wasn't Ye Zi's fourth brother's third uncle Ye Zi's biological father? This little girl was still feeling awkward. Judging from his perspective, that person was definitely a good person.
But he was still close to Ye Zi and was definitely on her side: "Okay, if you need anything, just come over and get it. I'll make a set of everything so you can take it to the city later."
"Okay, I won't be polite with you. Do you want me to help you?" She hadn't done carpentry work for a long time and missed it a little.
"No, take good care of your hands. You'll be working in an office in the future, so you can't be like that at home. Buy some cream and apply it on your hands. Look at you, you don't look like a girl at all."
Chen Ye touched the small braid on the back of her head. Just by looking at the braid, he knew that she was a girl. However, long hair was very troublesome. He didn't know if he could get it cut short in the city. Short hair was easier to take care of.
There was no hair dryer at that time, so it would be difficult for her hair to dry if she washed it again.
Chen Ye's skin looks good despite her young age, but it's a shame she never takes care of it. She looks only a little whiter than most people now, but her skin is still rough, especially her hands, which have a lot of calluses.
"Oh, that's such trouble."
"What's the trouble? It's just a matter of convenience. You'll be fine once you get used to it. By the way, go to the shed. I've made you two wicker boxes with handles. It'll be convenient for you to carry them back and forth."
When Chen Ye went to the shed, he saw two wicker boxes that looked like works of art. It seemed that the one-eyed grandfather had not used his unique skills before. These boxes were more beautiful than those sold.
The big one is suitable for storing out-of-season clothes at home, and the small one is perfect for carrying things when I come back here during the holidays. I touched the top of the box and found it was polished very smoothly without any burrs.
Looking at its brightness, it should have been oiled, so it is not afraid of water. When Chen Ye opened the lid of the boy, he was really surprised. The inner layer was made of leather, which looked very high-end.
"Grandpa One-Eyed, when did you make this?"
Looking at the happy expression on Chen Ye's face, the one-eyed man was extremely proud. Those old guys were no match for him. "I figured it out when you were about to graduate from high school. I thought it would be useful when you went to work in the county town."
"You are amazing! I think this box is better than the ones sold in department stores."
"Haha, that's not true. Your one-eyed grandpa is very skilled. You still have to learn slowly."
Chen Ye put the various medicines given by Old Man Luo into the small box, and then put the small box into the big box: "Then I will go back first, Ha, One-Eyed Grandpa."
"Go back quickly. Remember, if you need anything for the housework, don't go out to buy it. Just come back and get it. If you don't have time, just send a message and we'll have someone bring it to you."
"Okay, I get it. Why can't I see my Grandpa Feng?" She came in and talked for such a long time. If Grandpa Feng was at home, he would have come out long ago.
"The old man drove out early in the morning. Who knows where he went?"
After the village got a tractor, there were not many places where ox carts were used. The only time the villagers went to the county town once a week was when they needed ox carts to pull the villagers.
Today is not the day we need to take people to the county town and the commune every week. The old man is mysterious all day long. When asked, he doesn't explain clearly and keeps people guessing. It's really annoying.
If it wasn't for the desire to be closer to Ye Zi, who would be willing to live in the same yard with Old Man Feng?
"Oh, then I'll go back first. Tomorrow I'll go up the mountain to see if I can get some more meat back so we can have a pot together."
"This one is good. Add more meat and mushrooms. That one will be delicious."
"Okay, I get it. I'm leaving, One-Eyed Grandpa. My fourth brother is still waiting for me at my house."
"Let's go." The one-eyed man waved his hand, his eyes never leaving the pieces of wood on the ground.
Chen Ye curled her lips and said that he was the best to her. She felt that the one-eyed grandfather treated the wooden lump in his hand better than herself.
As soon as I walked out of the yard of the one-eyed grandfather's house, I saw Cen Zixiang running towards me. When he came to Chen Ye, he took the things in Chen Ye's hand.
"Little sister, why did you come back just now? Did you go to see Aunt Xie?" He was so anxious waiting.
"I went."
"Where's the tie? And where's the basket you carried out?" How did you come back with a big box after all this walking? You even lost your little brother.
Chen Ye slapped his forehead and said, "I always felt like something was missing. I forgot to bring the basket back. Forget it, I'll go back and get it in a few days."
"Shuanzhu went out to play with his friends. I didn't let him go with me to Aunt Xie's house. You don't know that although Shuanzhu looks strong now, he was not in good health when he was young. He was a frequent visitor to Grandpa Luo's house."
"So when there's a sick person's house, my little grandfather and I won't let him or her go to join the fun. What if he or she gets infected?"
"Ah! Really? I really didn't realize that." In his eyes, although Shuanzhu grew up a little later than other children of the same age, his little body was still very strong.
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