Su Jinyao nodded and said, "Yes, that's the truth." Think about it, if I go outside and buy doors and windows to install them, whether it is the color or style, there will definitely be some differences with the furniture you made. But if you do these jobs alone, you can have a unified overall effect, the color matching is consistent, the materials and workmanship are also unified, so it looks much more comfortable. ”

"Okay, I'll do this too." Xu Chenming seemed to have made up his mind, and nodded fiercely in agreement. Then he said: "My master has always said that fine work is not the same as rough work, we are craftsmen, not ordinary carpentry, so some rough work is not accepted. But I think that as long as it is a craft, regardless of whether it is thick or fine, it must be done well. Now the girl's words woke me up, this work is indeed divided into rough and fine work, but it is also necessary to pay attention to a unity. It's the girl you said that the style should be unified, so that the overall look is comfortable and the match is beautiful. ”

As soon as Xu Chenming said this, Su Jinyao's impression of him changed even more. originally thought that he was just a simple, responsible little carpenter who pursued practical results; Now it seems that his pursuit and knowledge are different from ordinary carpentry, neither as a craftsman, nor only as a craftsman, but to perfectly combine design and handiwork.

Su Jinyao also has to say that this Xu Chenming's brain is also good, at least he is not rigid in his thinking, if he is promoted, there will definitely be development.

"Let's go, I'll take you inside." Su Jinyao let go of Su Xiangui's wheelchair, bowed her head and said, "Dad, I think his idea (tǐng) is good, let's go around the houses inside, and strive to decorate our house beautifully." You wait outside, if you can't wait to get back. ”

Su Xiangui nodded and said, "Go ahead, pay attention to safety." Don't worry Daddy, Daddy is waiting for you outside. ”

Su Jinyao nodded, walked over and took Xu Chenming into all the rooms to take a look. Although it is only a house without a roof, not even a rough room, but in the eyes of carpenters, what kind of furniture should be placed in a certain place.

Xu Chenming watched as he walked, and asked a few words from time to time, such as who will live in this house in the future, and if there are any special requirements.

After Su Jinyao answered them one by one, she would also ask to hear Xu Chenming's thoughts to see if he had any unique opinions.

Xu Chenming thought a lot and said little at the beginning. By the time these five rooms are almost finished, there should be a preliminary idea, and there will be more talk. Especially when I learned that Su Jinyao would try her best to cooperate with his ideas, agree with his opinions, and let him play freely, I was even more happy.

In the end, Xu Chenming said to Su Jinyao: "Miss Liu, I found that your ideas are really bold and practical, and you can respect my ideas, which is too rare." I really want to thank you for letting me do such a big thing. If after repairing your house, even if the master is still not satisfied with my workmanship, I will be satisfied when I go home and farm. ”

Xu Chenming's words obviously carried a little bit of ambition unpaid, but he was satisfied. It is estimated that he has a lot of thoughts in his heart, but there are not many opportunities to really realize it. Even he wondered if his ideas were really unrealistic and could not be considered a good carpenter.

And this time, Su Jinyao's proposal and approval of the idea in his heart can definitely allow him to achieve the fulfillment of his wish. So even if he really can't continue to do carpentry, he has no regrets.

But Su Jinyao didn't think so, Su Jinyao felt that only with thought could she make progress, so she would give Xu Chenming a space for development. So he said: "I think your idea is very good, and I can accept it, but you can't be too Ren (xìng) in the general direction, you still have to discuss it with me." But if you can do it well this time, I think you can let your master also see the effect after you finish it, so that your master can rest assured that you will be out of the school. ”

"No, it won't." Xu Chen was obviously helpless, shook his head and said, "I also tried to make a lot of delicate things, and there are also many pieces of furniture that are very beautiful when they are built, but Master still feels that he has no intentions and cannot meet his requirements. ”

"Individuals have different perspectives." Su Jinyao thought for a while and said, "If you do a good job this time, I'll help you ask your master for a qíng?" Or, you don't have to follow your master anymore, and you can open a shop yourself? ”

"How can anyone open their own shop without being a teacher, that is disrespecting the master. I'd better do my best this time, maybe there's still room for negotiation with Master. Xu Chenming has his own ideas, but he is a little loyal to his master.

Su Jinyao couldn't say whether she should admire his respect for his teacher, or whether he was pedantic. But I haven't seen him actually do carpentry work yet, and everything is in two words.

In this way, it can be regarded as seeing the layout of the new house, Xu Chenming said to Su Jinyao: "Looking at the current situation (qíng), it is estimated that it will take a few (rì) to put on the tiles and wipe the walls." I went back to prepare my things and calculated the amount of wood I needed. You can also buy some wood first, and as for what kind of material the owner likes, we don't care, just do the work. However, the quality of the wood is also related to the style and color of the finished product, so it is best for you to tell me first. ”

Su Jinyao thought about it, their family's living standard is very high now, but it is obviously unrealistic to make mahogany furniture. Not to mention mahogany, even better walnut is not cheap. So Su Jinyao decided to use ordinary but sturdy catalpa wood. Catalpa wood in the Northeast is a hardwood, and it also has its own unique wood texture, the key is that it is cheap and durable, and it does not have the smell of pine.

When he told Xu Chenming, Xu Chenming said: "It's good to also (tǐng), but the saws used to make furniture with such hardwood are also different." In addition, for the sake of the furniture to look good, it is best to follow the texture when the wood grain is docked, which may be a waste of wood. Of course, if the owner thinks that as long as the furniture is strong and durable, then I don't need to carefully think about the wood grain, I can still make the furniture well. ”

Su Jinyao thought that catalpa wood was not expensive, and the beautiful docking of the wood grain also made the furniture more exquisite. Such a big house has been built, and the furniture is not made of red sandalwood and huanghuali, so do you need to buy a few more meters of wood? He said, "Okay, the wood is a few meters more, and it's good to make it delicate and beautiful." ”

In this way, even if it is completely decided, as for the specific style, Xu Chenming said that there are sketches of carpentry, and you can draw a copy for Su Jinyao. If there are dissatisfactions, you can still improve.

Su Jinyao also agreed to look at the sketch, so she agreed that Xu Chenming would do it again after drawing the sketch and calculating the wood. And when you come, you can also bring some of the tools you need, and then see when you can start work on a specific day, and the furniture matter (qíng) is decided.

It's all discussed, and it's already dark. Su Xiangui looked at the sky and asked Xu Chenming, "How long did it take you to come from Xiaozhang Village?" If you go back at this hour, can you still hire a carriage to go back? ”

Xu Chenming also scratched his head slightly, and said helplessly: "I'm afraid there is no carriage to go back." However, when I passed by Xiaozhang Village, I saw a small sign hanging on the house for the night. I could have stayed there for the night and gotten up early tomorrow to go back to town. ”

In ancient times, it was not as convenient as in modern times, when there were many hotels, guesthouses, and chain hotels, and some towns were not transportation arteries or even special inns. Only the towns where the official road and the commercial road pass through will have a special inn or inn for guests to rest.

But it's not that all ancient people don't go out, and it's not that they want to sleep in the wilderness, but that some families will agree to passers-by to spend the night. I live in the host's house, and the house is also a free house of the host's family, and as long as you pay a little less money for a night, you may also be given a breakfast. It can also be regarded as providing convenience for people on the road, and the owner's family can also have a small income.

And Xu Chenming said that there was a place to stay, so Su Xiangui didn't open his mouth to stay. After all, Xu Chenming has not officially done carpentry in the Su family, and he is a young man again, so of course he will not stay if he stays overnight.

But Su Jinyao thought about it and said; "Since you didn't hire a carriage when you came, I'll give you off when you get back. It just so happens that my family has a carriage to send you to Xiaozhang Village, and you can stay overnight. The money for the lodging will also be remembered, and it will be counted in your salary when you go back. ”

Xu Chenming was happy to hear (tǐng), after all, he didn't need to go to Xiaozhang Village step by step. Su Jinyao also promised him that the accommodation fee would be paid in his salary, which is really a good owner. I couldn't stop thanking him.

Su Xiangui said with some concern: "Jin Yao, it's also dark this day, do you want Xiaocheng'er to accompany you?" ”

Su Xiangui was afraid that if Xu Chenming had bad intentions, Su Jinyao would not be able to take off a girl's house (shēn). With a small town by your side, you naturally have more security.

Su Jinyao thought about it, so that her father could rest assured and not attract suspicion, so she agreed.

Pushing Su Xiangui home, he called Xiaocheng'er over to drive (tào) together, and Xu Chenming also hurried over to help. Su Fei'er was originally drying clothes in the yard, but when she saw Xu Chenming and Su Jinyao in the yard, she actually threw down the clothes that had not been dried and went back to the house.

Of course, Xiao Cheng'er didn't understand what was wrong with the eldest sister, and even shouted and asked, "Eldest sister, the clothes haven't been dried yet, have you forgotten something?" ”

Sophie replied, "I forgot that there is still water boiling on the stove, so you can dry the rest of the clothes." I'm afraid the water will boil dry, so add two scoops of water. ”

Xiao Cheng'er was even more stunned when she heard Sophie's answer. shouted, "Sister, what's wrong with you?" You say there's water boiling on the stove, but why don't you look at the kitchen and go back to your house? ”

"Huh?" Sophie's voice was obviously stunned, and then she replied: "I washed my clothes and got my shoes wet, so I'll go for a new pair." ”

"Uh......" Xiaocheng'er was stunned, I really didn't understand what kind of wind the eldest sister was smoking. The shoes are wet at night and wait a while to change, anyway, I'm going to sleep soon. The clothes are not dried well, and the kitchen says that the water is still boiling, why doesn't the eldest sister care?

Su Jinyao heard it all, couldn't hold back her laughter, and had to endure it. walked over and stabbed Xiao Cheng'er in the back of the head, and said, "Eldest sister can change her shoes if she wants to, what do you care so much about?" (tào) Okay, the carriage hurried away. Don't ask what you shouldn't ask in the future. ”

Xiao Cheng'er let out an "oh" and helped Su Jinyao quickly get the car (tào) ready. Then when Su Jinyao led the carriage out of the courtyard, she ran to the basin that Sophie put down and dried her remaining clothes. He also said: "Eldest sister, the clothes are dry, you can bring the basin in a while." My second sister and I went to see off the carpenter's brother and came back in a while. ”

"Hey, go ahead. I'll give you a lamp in the courtyard in a moment. Sophie agreed.

And the Su family has always had a habit, as long as there is no one in the family who has not come back, they will pick up a small oil lamp on the lamp pole in the yard, which is to light up the family members who return late, and also let the family see that their family still lights him and keeps the door from afar, which makes them feel comfortable.

Su Jinyao has come back from watching this small oil lamp many times, not to mention the warmth in her heart at that time. Su Jinyao thought about it, if it weren't for the Su family treating her like this, if it wasn't for the warmth of this family, she was afraid that she would have left a long time ago. may also be in the rivers and lakes again for a livelihood and become a cold-blooded killer.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Su Jinyao felt that everything she was doing now was full of energy. Shook the whip in his hand, picked up the carriage and took Xiaocheng'er and Xu Chenming on the road.

Xiaocheng'er is an idle person, anyway, it's boring to take a car, there is no scenery on this road, and it was dark again, so he began to talk to Xu Chenming. One moment I asked him how old he was when he started to learn carpentry, and then I asked him how many brothers and sisters in the family sent him out to learn this.

Su Jinyao listened while catching the car, but felt that Xiao Cheng'er's words were good (tǐng), which just saved Su Jinyao from thinking about it in the future.

Xu Chenming is also unguarded and wary of Xiaocheng'er, firstly, Xiaocheng'er is still young, and secondly, Xiaocheng'er has always been (tǐng) likable, and his mouth is also clever. Although he was inquiring about other people's affairs, he asked in a tone as if he was particularly concerned about Xu Chenming, which made it difficult for Xu Chenming not to answer.

Xu Chenming said: "I came out to learn carpentry when I was as old as you, and I have been studying for eight years." How old are you, little brother? Ten years old? ”

Xiao Cheng'er said: "I am nine years old, but I will be ten years old soon. Brother carpenter, you learned carpentry at the age of ten? Then you studied for eight years...... Eighteen now? ”

"Well, it's going to be nineteen soon. So I didn't leave the school, and my father and mother urged me to go home. There is also a younger sister in the family, and the two older sisters above have already married, and the younger sister has also married in the New Year. My parents were the only ones at home, so they were even more anxious to let me go back. Speaking of this, Xu Chenming asked Xiao Cheng'er rhetorically: "Now you know why the family only let me come out to learn the craft, right?" ”

"Well, I know, there can be one man in the family, of course, the whole family must be supported." After Xiao Cheng'er finished speaking, he smiled again: "It's really a coincidence, I also have two sisters above." But I don't have a sister, and my sister hasn't married yet. ”

Hearing Xiao Cheng'er say this, Xu Chenming pursed his lips, as if he had something to say. After holding it for a while, I really wanted to ask, so I said, "Seeing that your two sisters are not very old, they are not in a hurry to get married." ”

"Of course there's no hurry. The eldest sister is thirteen this year, and it stands to reason that she should be engaged, but my second sister said that the daughter of the family is a baby, and she is noble, so she must find a good family to marry. After Xiao Cheng'er finished speaking, (tǐng) 了 (tǐng) 小 (xiōng) 脯 said: "I also think that the two sisters are treasures and can be very protective, so I have to help the sisters pick and choose, and they must have a talent and a prominent family background." ”

In fact, Xiaocheng'er's words were completely aimed at Gu Xuebin. He is now calling out a "second brother-in-law", and he has learned a lot of skills from Gu Xuebin. Xiao Cheng'er has always been a clever ghost, and his mind is naturally deep and he thinks a lot, so he can vaguely feel that Gu Xuebin's family background will definitely not be ordinary.

The carriage had already arrived at the door of the house

But after Xu Chenming heard Xiao Cheng'er finish speaking, he originally had a little smile and a little expectation on his face, but he immediately wilted, pulled the corners of his mouth and smiled. Then he nodded and said, "yes." Look at your family's current house and carriage, and you are also a rich family in the village, so naturally you should have a higher vision and find a good family for your sister. It is said that men should marry low and women should marry high; A man marrying a daughter-in-law from a poor family can be in charge of the house, and he is responsible and virtuous; Naturally, the woman wants to marry better, and the (rì) son will not suffer. ”

Su Jinyao listened to the words in front of her (tǐng) good, and the small city in the back said nonsense, which was a bit of a change of tone. coughed and said, "Xiaocheng'er, you talk a lot." Don't say it that shouldn't be said, the eldest sister wants to be engaged, that's what our father said, you are all blind (cāo) heart. ”

"Oh, don't say it, don't say it." Xiao Cheng'er suddenly flattened his mouth and stopped talking. He misunderstood, and thought that the second sister was afraid that the eldest sister would still worry about Wang Changliang, so he didn't let him mention the engagement of his relatives.

There were no more words along the way, and Xu Chenming's head drooped.

In Su Jinyao's opinion, is this Xu Chenming and Sophie at first sight (qíng)? That's a lot of fun.

With the horse-drawn carriage, the road from Pingshan Village to Xiaozhang Village is not far. It was getting late when he arrived in Xiaozhang Village, so Su Jinyao asked Xu Chenming where the family he saw was.

Xu Chenming didn't often walk here, so he let the carriage slow down, identified the direction a little, and then pointed in a direction, and said, "When I came, I saw that it was over there." Miss Liu, stop the car, I'll get out of the car and look for it myself, and you can go back. Thank you so much for sending me here, after all, you are a girl's family, a child, be careful on the way back. ”

Su Jinyao glanced in that direction, it seemed that there was a light on, and said, "It's okay, it's just a few steps, I'll drive the car over, you can see if it's it." ”

Xu Chenming thanked him again, and the carriage had already arrived at the door of the family.