Chapter 121: Make a living by weaving bamboo baskets
Fu Yuanshan was finishing the edges of a new bamboo basket when Jiang Jianhua came over with a bowl of freshly warmed milk. "Take a break. You've been weaving all morning."
Fu Yuanshan looked up at her, but his hands didn't stop: "Why don't you lie down for a while? Doctor Zhang said you need to rest."
"You've been lying down for so long that you feel uncomfortable all over." Jiang Jianhua handed him the bowl and said, "This is freshly heated milk. Drink it while it's hot."
Fu Yuanshan took the bowl, and when his fingertips touched her hand, he shrank back as if burned: "I can do it myself."
Jiang Jianhua smiled and said, "This bamboo basket you made is really beautiful. If Director Wang sees it, he will definitely order it again." "I think it's good too." Fu Yuanshan took a sip of milk. "After I'm done with this, I'll make a small bamboo cart for the child to push around."
Jiang Jianhua's eyes lit up: "Really? That's great."
At this time, Yun Tangyin came in from outside: "Second brother and sister-in-law, the people from the supply and marketing cooperative are here and want to see the newly made bamboo baskets."
Fu Yuanshan quickly put down the work in his hands: "I'll get it right away."
Jiang Jianhua stopped him: "Your hand is still injured, I can get it."
Looking at Jiang Jianhua's back, Fu Yuanshan felt warm in his heart.
Yun Tangyin smiled and said, "Second brother, look how much Second Sister-in-law loves you."
Fu Yuanshan lowered his head: "She has always been like this."
After a while, Jiang Jianhua and Director Li from the supply and marketing cooperative came in together.
Director Li looked at the bamboo baskets woven by Fu Yuanshan and praised them highly: "Master Fu's craftsmanship is truly amazing. I will order 20 more this time to sell them before the New Year."
Fu Yuanshan was a bit troubled when he heard this: "Twenty is a bit too much, I'll try my best."
"Don't worry, Master Fu, the price is negotiable." Director Li said with a smile, "By the way, I also brought you some new bamboo strips, the quality is better than before."
"Thank you so much." Fu Yuanshan hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
After Director Li left, Fu Yucheng came back from outside: "Second brother, I just ran into my eldest brother, he said the carpenter will be here tomorrow."
"That's great." Fu Yuanshan said happily, "I'll clean up the west wing right away."
Jiang Jianhua said, "I'll go with you."
Fu Yuanshan quickly waved his hand: "No, you take a rest, I can do it alone."
Fu Yucheng smiled and said, "Second brother, let your second sister-in-law help you, so that she can move around."
Fu Yuanshan nodded and said, "Then go slowly and don't get tired."
Jiang Jianhua smiled and replied, "I understand."
As soon as the two entered the west wing, Yun Tangyin said to Fu Yucheng, "Look, my second brother and his wife are getting along better and better."
"Yeah, this is what a family is like." Fu Yucheng said with emotion, "Second brother finally figured it out. Living a good life is better than anything else."
Yun Tangyin nodded: "Once they move to their new home, their lives will definitely get better and better."
In the evening, Fu Yuanshan and Jiang Jianhua came out of the west wing.
Jiang Jianhua smiled and said, "Finally, it's all cleaned up. We're just waiting for the carpenter to come."
Fu Yuanshan wiped the sweat off his face and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Jiang Jianhua shook his head: "It's not hard, but you have been busy all afternoon, take a break."
At this time, Song Yushuang came back from outside: "Yuanshan, I just ran into Secretary Liu from the Cultural Center. He said he would send someone to take pictures tomorrow to promote your bamboo weaving."
When Fu Yuanshan heard this, he just hummed: "Take pictures? Let me take pictures? ... I'm not very good at taking pictures."
Jiang Jianhua encouraged him, "Don't be afraid, just do it naturally, just like weaving bamboo baskets."
Fu Yucheng also said: "Second brother, this is a good thing. It will let more people know about your craftsmanship."
Fu Yuanshan nodded and said, "Then I will wear the new coat tomorrow."
Song Yushuang smiled and said, "That's right, be more alert."
The next morning, people from the cultural center arrived.
Fu Yuanshan was wearing a new jacket and standing next to a bamboo basket, his handsome face holding him up.
Secretary Liu smiled and said, "Master Fu, relax and be more natural."
Jiang Jianhua encouraged him, "Yuanshan, don't be nervous. You are the best."
Fu Yuanshan took a deep breath and slowly relaxed.
With a "click", the photo was taken.
Secretary Liu looked at the photo and said with satisfaction, "Excellent! This photo will definitely be in the newspaper. Look at how she looks, she's no less than a movie star."
When Fu Yuanshan heard this, he felt happy.
After the people from the cultural center left, he said to Jiang Jianhua, "Thank goodness you were here, otherwise I would have been extremely nervous."
Jiang Jianhua smiled and said, "We are a family. If I don't help you, who else can I help?"
Fu Yuanshan felt warm in his heart and held her hand tightly: "Thank you, Jianhua."
Jiang Jianhua's cheeks flushed slightly. "What are you thanking me for? Hurry up and start weaving the bamboo baskets, or we'll miss the deadline."
Fu Yuanshan nodded, picked up the bamboo strips, and started to get busy again.
The sunlight came in through the window and sprinkled on the two of them, warm and beautiful.
Fu Yucheng and Yun Tangyin stood in the yard, watching this scene and smiling at each other.
Yun Tangyin said, "Look, second brother and second sister-in-law are doing so well now."
Fu Yucheng nodded: "Yes, this is what I want to see."
At this time, Yu Xia came back from outside: "Yuanshan, someone just called and said they want to learn how to weave bamboo articles from you."
Fu Yuanshan was a little surprised when he heard this: "Learn to weave bamboo articles? With me?"
Jiang Jianhua encouraged: "Of course you can, your craftsmanship is so good."
Fu Yucheng also said: "Second brother, this is a good opportunity. It can not only pass on the craft, but also increase income."
Fu Yuanshan thought about it and nodded: "Then I'll try it."
Everyone laughed when they saw Fu Yuanshan's confident look.
These days, like the bamboo baskets woven by Fu Yuanshan, are becoming more and more exquisite and prosperous.
Jiang Jianhua smiled and helped him gather the scattered bamboo strips: "Don't be so modest. Who wouldn't praise the bamboo objects you weave?"
She turned to Yuxia and said, "Sister-in-law, which family wants to learn the system?"
"Who else could it be? The Zhou family in the west." Yu Xia walked towards the kitchen. "The kid has a bit of a problem with his legs. Learning a skill would definitely help him make a living."
Fu Yuanshan was silent for a moment, then suddenly wove a small wheelchair into the bamboo basket and said, "Let him come tomorrow and start with the basics."
Jiang Jianhua's eyes lit up: "I knew you would agree."
She stuffed a piece of candy into his hand and said, "Be sweet and sweet first, and set a good example for your apprentice."
As he was speaking, Erzhuzi came running in holding a chipped clay pot. "Master Fu, do you think this pot can be repaired? My mother said it would be a shame to throw it away."
Fu Yuanshan glanced at the clay pot and said, "Bring me some bamboo strips. I'll weave a cover for you to put on."
He quickly wove a patterned cover and put it on the earthenware jar, making it fit perfectly.
Erzhuzi clapped his hands and laughed, "Master Fu is amazing! I want to learn this from you too!"
Fu Yucheng came in from outside, holding a toolbox in his hand: "I just borrowed a plane from the supply and marketing cooperative to make a bamboo shelf for my second brother."
He smiled and tapped Erzhuzi on the head, "If you want to learn my skills, wipe off the mud first."
They were all neighborhood kids, so Fu Yucheng was no stranger to them. Er Zhuzi wasn't afraid of him either, and he chuckled, "My dad said, if you're not clean, you won't get sick!"
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