"Second Uncle, Uncle Bajin is here." Ye Jin'er walked in.
"Coming right away. Little sister, I'll go deliver the goods first."
"Go quickly, we'll discuss it again after dinner tonight."
Soon, it got dark.
The deliverymen gradually went home.
After dinner, Ye Caiping told Ye Erquan about forming a small team to build outhouses.
Old Man Ye and the others looked at each other in bewilderment. Did they really need to build an outhouse?
Isn't it just a matter of building a small hut and putting a chamber pot in it?
Ye Caiping showed the blueprints to Old Man Ye, Ye Daquan, and others.
Old Man Ye understood a little, but Ye Daquan was completely bewildered.
“I’m planning to have my second brother find two more people to do it together. Big brother, are you going to join us too?” Ye Caiping said.
"Ah... this..." Ye Daquan scratched his head: "I don't really understand it, and I can't even build a wall properly. If I were to work with them, I would just stand there and wait to move things."
"Standing aside and moving a few stones to claim a share? That won't do! Erquan, you should find someone who knows how to build!"
Du pinched Ye Daquan: "It's all your fault for being so rude. You can't do anything except brute force."
"You damn woman, you pinched me again! Ouch!"
Old Man Ye nodded: "Daquan is right."
Uneven work distribution may not cause immediate problems, but it will eventually lead to conflict. Don't let business fail and end up turning brothers into enemies.
Ye Caiping understood this perfectly well, so she looked at Ye Yong and asked, "Where is Yong'er?"
Ye Yong hurriedly shook his head: "I...I don't want to do this..."
Ye Caiping raised an eyebrow and looked at Ye Erquan: "Second brother, it seems you'll have to find someone else."
Ye Erquan chuckled, "When I was delivering the goods, I thought about it for a long time. In Qinghe Village, besides me, the best people for building houses are Sanquan and Tieniu. If they were willing..."
"Then we can ask them tomorrow. We can sign a deed then and start building my outhouse!"
"OK."
Wei asked anxiously, "Little sister, can you really make money building an outhouse?"
"It has potential."
When will I be able to make money?
"I'll start looking for customers and introducing business to my second brother once my house is built and my workshop business picks up."
Ms. Wei was somewhat discouraged; it would be at least three or four months after the New Year.
Moreover, building a house is the most important event for every household, and since there are few people building houses, it costs a lot of money.
Why would anyone spend money to build a latrine when a chamber pot can solve the problem?
Not only the Wei family, but also Old Man Ye and Old Lady Ye were not optimistic about it.
But seeing how excited her son and daughter were, she couldn't say anything. She'd just let them do whatever they wanted!
"Yong'er, judging from your tone just now, what's wrong? Do you have something you want to do?" Ye Caiping looked at Ye Yong.
Old Man Ye and Madam Du also looked at him.
Ye Yong blushed slightly: "Actually... I... want to be a carpenter, because it's a craft. As long as you have a skill, you won't starve. It's just that I'm a little embarrassed."
Ye Caiping chuckled: "So you want to be a carpenter. What's there to be embarrassed about?"
"Because... Xiuxiu was engaged to Cai the carpenter, but now I want to be a carpenter... it seems very strange."
Ye Caiping laughed even harder: "What's so strange about that?"
“Of course. Does that mean that if he becomes a carpenter, no one in the world can be one?” Madam Du said anxiously. “It’s just that it’s difficult to find an apprentice. Everyone is afraid that if they teach their apprentice, they will starve to death. Many people who are unwilling to teach will not teach even if they are offered money.”
Ye Caiping stroked her chin and pondered for a while: "It's alright, I should have a way. My second brother and I are just getting doors and windows made, so I'll find a good carpenter to do them. I'll also ask if they take on apprentices."
Du's eyes lit up: "Little sister, do you really have a way to find a mentor for Yong'er?"
"We need to take a look first."
"Alright, hehe. Don't worry, little sister, if Yong'er really finds a master, we'll cover the tuition and other expenses for him to become an apprentice ourselves."
Seeing his eldest son's ambition, Ye Daquan patted his chest and said, "Don't worry! I can't afford to send Xuan'er to school, but I can afford to let Yong'er learn a trade."
Carpentry is a lucrative profession. Back then, he wanted to find a master to learn the craft, but not only did he not receive wages, he also had to pay money, which was five hundred coins a month.
He couldn't afford to learn it before, but now that he has a salary, his son can afford it!
Mrs. Wei became anxious upon hearing this, exclaiming, "Carpenter! That's the best way out!"
She wanted Ye Erquan to learn it too, but then she realized that not only would it not earn money immediately, but it would also require paying fees.
Besides, if I learn a trade, I won't be able to deliver goods anymore.
Her son still needs to study, and she wants him to take the imperial examinations.
Although Mr. Wei was eager to try, he had to give up the idea.
At this moment, Ye Caiping looked around at Jin Hua, Yin Hua, Jin'er, and the others: "So what do you want to do?"
Jin Hua and Yin Hua were taken aback. Jin Hua said, "What can we do? I feed the chickens and cook for them!"
Yinhua nodded her little head.
Ye Caiping: "Besides feeding chickens and cooking, you can do other things. For example, I don't like feeding chickens and cooking; I like doing business and making money."
"Once I have money and a business, I won't need these things anymore. I can hire someone to do them for me."
She used herself as an example to explain the principle in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
In fact, she had already planned it out. Once the house was built, she would find a female tutor to teach the girls, at least to broaden their horizons and improve their handwriting.
Jin Hua paused for a moment. Yes, if she could have a skill and a livelihood like her aunt, she wouldn't have to cook for herself!
Seeing her expression, Ye Caiping smiled and asked, "So what do you want to do? Or, what do you like to do?"
Jin Hua blushed slightly: "I like making clothes."
Ye Caiping nodded, "Making clothes is fine too."
He then looked at Yinhua: "Where is Yinhua?"
Yinhua, who was indecisive, glanced at Jinhua and said, "I... I also like making clothes."
Ye Jin'er said, "I want to learn how to do business from my mother."
Ye Huan'er: "Me too!"
"Alright, alright, as long as there's a plan, that's fine." Ye Caiping nodded with a smile, then looked at Du Shi: "Sister-in-law, how about finding a tailor shop or embroidery workshop for Jinhua to learn from?"
Madam Du frowned: "Well... Jinhua is fourteen, and she'll be fifteen by the New Year. She needs to get engaged."
Grandma Ye nodded, "Yes, he's not young anymore."
Ye Caiping said, "Sister-in-law, Mother, don't rush to arrange a marriage for her. Let's wait at least a year before thinking about it."
Now that Erquan is forming a team, Ye Yong also needs to learn some skills.
With plans in place for both the first and second wives, their family can still move up in social status.
By then, I'll be able to find a better family.
Grandma Ye and Madam Du exchanged glances, but Grandpa Ye had figured it out and said, "Don't rush into arranging a marriage for the child. Let's wait two more years!"
Mrs. Du frowned, but finally nodded: "Alright! It's not in a rush."
Jin Hua was already blushing deeply, her head almost drooping to her chest.
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