Perhaps because he hadn't spoken for a long time, Xiao Niu's voice was hoarse and intermittent, with a bit of caution and nervousness.
"Third Master, my son is not mute. He can speak. It's just that he has a strange personality and rarely speaks in front of others. It's not intentional."
Lao Gu hurriedly explained. He was afraid that Lin Mo would think that his son was keeping silent on purpose. With such a good master, they just wanted to follow him well.
"Yes, Third Master, Xiao Niu suffered a lot when he was young, and his temperament has developed like this. He will definitely change for the better in the future. We have never eaten such delicious food. Xiao Niu is grateful to you, so he is like this."
A'mo Lu also choked up and said that it was a blessing for Lin Mo to let them eat at the same table. They could all feel Lin Mo's kindness, so they wanted to follow him home even more.
"Lao Gu, you don't have to be nervous. It's a good thing that the calf can talk. You should eat more. As long as you do your job well, I will not treat you unfairly." Lin Mo said in a gentle voice.
"It's getting late. After you finish eating, go upstairs and get some rest. The renovation workers will be coming tomorrow. Old Gu, you will follow them and be responsible for supervising and following up.
"Mom Lu, come with me to order tables and chairs. Xiao Niu, you... just rest in the inn and bring lunch to your father tomorrow."
"Thank you, Third Master." The three of them felt deeply moved and felt even more grateful to Lin Mo.
In fact, Xiao Niu was too thin and his injuries were not fully healed, so Lin Mo really couldn't bring himself to assign him a job.
Anyway, the purpose of buying him was to accompany Lin Wen, so he doesn't have to do these things anymore.
The next morning, Lin Mo went to the shop early to wait. Thirty workers came into the shop one after another. The leading man was named Song. He briefly introduced the situation of his team and waited for Lin Mo's instructions.
"Brother Song, I want to build a counter like this at this location on the first floor of this house. The counter will have several drawers inside to make it convenient for storing things..."
Lin Mo took Team Leader Song with him, showing them the blueprints while gesturing.
Half of the side wall on the first floor was knocked down so that diners could enter from two places. The floor was covered with inferior marble tiles and the walls were repainted.
Both walls should be painted white, and the interior should be mainly light blue and brick red, and the stairs should also be painted.
There are now four large rooms on the second floor, all of which have been demolished and converted into six small rooms of similar size. Behind this brick-red wall is the kitchen, and there are several utility rooms behind it, which have been directly connected and converted into single-room kitchens.
A hole will be opened here in this wall, and the inside will be divided into three areas. An additional floor will be added to the house in the backyard, and a small pool will be built there. The area at the edge of the back door will be converted into a stable.
"How long will this project take?" Lin Mo was most concerned about the time issue. It was already autumn, and he had to open the shop before the weather got cold.
"It will be much faster to add a cover without digging the base, but it will take at least half a month to re-lay the bricks and paint the walls." Team leader Song said after a moment of thought.
"Okay, try to expedite it. You and Lao Gu will arrange the bricks and tiles. Don't be careless about the materials."
"Boss Lin, I know some people who make bricks and tiles. Boss Lin is trustworthy, so you can let me arrange it. It can also be considered as introducing a business to a friend." Leader Song bowed and clasped his fists, showing more respect to Lin Mo.
Lin Mo nodded: "No problem, as long as the quality of the materials is no problem, just arrange it."
"Don't worry, Third Master. I have worked with a construction team before and can check bricks and tiles. I will definitely check them thoroughly when the time comes." Lao Gu bowed slightly.
"Okay, then you take care of it. I'll go customize the tables and chairs first." After giving the instructions, Lin Mo took Lu A'mo out of the shop.
First, he went to a porcelain kiln and ordered two hundred large bowls for pickled fish and boiled fish, four hundred small bowls, two hundred large bowls, and a lot of plates and cups. It cost ten taels of silver alone. Lin Mo paid half of the deposit and left.
Tables and chairs are simple to make, you can just find a carpenter in town to have them custom-made. The main problem is that glass is difficult to find.
He took Lu Amo around and asked around before he finally found the kiln that produced glassware.
This kiln is quite far from the town, and because the craftsmanship is introduced from neighboring countries, the price is not low. He ordered 300 large glass cups in three colors, each with a capacity of about 600 ml.
I also specially ordered straws, which are also made of glass. They look very beautiful and gorgeous under the light. It's a pity that they are fragile, so I have to be careful when using them.
I also asked someone to customize two large glass jars, which were fired more thoroughly to make it easier to put fish in them. The total cost was fifteen taels, which was also half of the deposit.
In the next few days, Lin Mo took Lu Amo to order tables and chairs. The first floor had ordinary tables and chairs, while the second floor was more comfortable. The six private rooms all had large round tables and cushioned chairs. Other miscellaneous items would be added later.
He roughly calculated that once the expenses for the shop and the new house were settled, he would have no extra money, so it was urgent to open a shop and make money.
Because of this busy schedule, he stayed in town for more than a week. After being away from home for such a long time, he really missed Su Mu. The shop was now in the second half of the project and did not need anyone to guard it every day.
He bought some food and snacks, drove the newly bought carriage and took Lao Gu and his family of three back to the village.
Inside the carriage, Lin Mo half-leaned against the window, letting the breeze from the windows on both sides pass through the room. The slight warmth made him squint his eyes lazily.
Looking through the window at the distorted air outside, which was being blasted by the scorching sun, I felt a surge of anxiety. I hadn't seen that silly guy for such a long time, and I wondered if he missed me...
He missed Su Mu very much, and his figure was seen in his dreams. He wanted to fly home right now and kiss him hard, but he never dreamed that he would see such a scene when he returned home.
Lin family fenced courtyard.
"You unfilial old man, how can you be so cruel! My third grandson earns money for you, but you don't use it to honor grandma. Instead, you buy so many vegetables in the village for no reason. You are the reincarnation of a starving ghost!
How can you be so cruel? When your grandfather was still alive, he loved you so much. Now that he's gone, you treat me, an old widow, like this!"
"That's right. Taking care of grandma is not just our eldest family's responsibility. Even if we split up, we still have to provide her with food support every year. It's okay that you haven't given her any in these years.
Now that you're rich, you still want to take advantage of us with such shameless intentions. Our eldest family works hard in the fields every day to make a living, and you are so shameless!
Outside the Lin family's adobe house, a crowd of people gathered densely. In the yard, an old woman who looked to be in her fifties or sixties was engaged in a fierce verbal battle with a middle-aged woman who was dressed in fancy clothes.
Opposite them stood Lin Sheng and Lin Wu, both with gloomy faces. Lin Wen had already been frightened and hid behind them, his face pale and tears streaming down his face.
There was a clear red mark on one cheek, obviously having just been beaten.
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