Su Jinyao walked over and looked, the young man smiled slightly, and took a deep breath, as if he wanted to show some work. Then he removed the blue cloth with both hands, revealing the simple and practical wheelchair inside.

The wheels of this wheelchair are smaller than those in the shop outside, and the skeleton inside the rim is much thinner, but there are more of them, much like the wheels of a bicycle. Such a wheel must be much lighter than a whole wheel that is close to a solid circle.

The seat design is not a single plank, but is supported by three wooden strips as a skeleton, but with a upholstered backrest in front. Needless to say, the cushion is also soft-packed, but it is a little thin, and the handiwork is average. Looking at the backrest and cushion of the wheelchair, Su Jinyao even wondered if the young apprentice in front of her had sewed it by himself.

The composition of the whole wheelchair is relatively simple, the wood is not particularly thick, but the places that need to be strengthened will be reinforced or supported by wooden strips, so as to ensure stability (xìng) and durability (xìng) to the greatest extent, but it is definitely lighter than the whole plank.

Su Jinyao took the handle of the wheelchair from the young man's hand, and found that the handle was also a very humanized (xìng) design, not straight, but slightly curved, which was very easy to grasp and not easy to slip off. Try pushing it slowly, the axle is so light that the wheelchair is more comfortable to push.

The young man also explained: "Girl, there is an iron gate next to this wheel, and if you need to stop, you can pull it without much effort. And when it needs to be stopped for a long time, this iron gate can be broken downward, and when it is broken parallel to the wheel, it will be stuck. This way, you don't have to worry about the wheelchair stopping on the slope and sliding down on its own. ”

Su Jinyao nodded, quite satisfied. Because this wheelchair is closer to a modern lightweight wheelchair in appearance, the design is reasonable and comfortable, whether it is a person pushing or a person sitting, or a person in a wheelchair (cāo) doing it himself, it will not be too much of a drag.

Therefore, Su Jinyao said without hesitation: "How much is this wheelchair?" I bought it. ”

"Girl, to tell you the truth, this wheelchair is the one that my master broke down in the first place. I changed it, and it's what it is now. Master said it wasn't good-looking, and refused to let me take it out to others. Today, it's because the girl thinks the same as me that I dare to take this out. The girl can see how much money she pays, anyway, it is made of waste wood. What is rare is the girl's affirmation of me, and I want to thank you, girl. ”

After the young man finished speaking, he touched the armrest of the wheelchair with his hand, sighed and said, "Actually, Master is old, I want to help him well and let him do less work." But Master always thought that my craft was not good, and refused to let me do it myself. But I've been studying art for eight years, and I guess if Master doesn't let me out of the school again, I'll have to go home next month. My father and mother are also old, and I can't be a carpenter and can go home to farm, but it's a pity that in these eight years, I have achieved nothing and learned nothing. ”

Listening to the young man's words, Su Jinyao was also embarrassed. Looking at the wheelchair in front of me, it is really well made (tǐng), and the handiwork is also very meticulous. The key is that his thoughts are different from Master's ideas, so it may be a pity that such a thoughtful doer may be buried.

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao's eyes lit up and said, "Then do you know how to hit furniture?" ”

The young man nodded and said, "Of course." Actually, Master said, my craftsmanship is still good. It's just that my brain can't turn around, and I don't know how beautiful to do my job. But I think that the workmanship is good, and things that are too fancy are not practical, and there is really not much benefit except for being able to sell for more money. ”

Su Jinyao shook her head and smiled: "Actually, what you said is not right. Your master thinks that the craftsmanship should be exquisite, and what comes out of this can become a work of art and be promoted to the high-end market. And you pay attention to practicality (xìng), such things are more suitable for the needs of the public. You and Master are just two classes of craftsmen, it's not that what you're doing is bad, there's no need to take this too seriously. If you know how to make furniture, my family is just building a new house, and when the house is ready, can you help us make furniture? ”

"Really? Girl, would you like to ask me to do the work? The young man was so overjoyed that he almost jumped up. However, he still turned around in place, kept rubbing his hands, and asked, "If the girl really asks me to do the work, I will definitely do a good job, and the price will not be more than yours." No, it's not that I don't count too much money, it's to give you the cheapest price, and I don't need my handiwork fee, but I can't help in Master's shop, so I have to give Master some money as compensation. ”

Su Jinyao said: "Okay, as long as the work is done well, I can give it to you according to the normal carpentry fee." However, my requirements are high, and the appearance should be simple, practical and sturdy, and must not be shoddy. ”

The young man asked, "When will I pass, girl?" How many pieces of furniture can you make? The tools used to make big furniture are different from those of small gadgets, and the things I carry are different. You have to prepare in advance. ”

Su Jinyao saw that the young man was in such a hurry to work, so she said: "My family has built five rooms, and now the foundation has just been laid, and it will take at least half a month to completely build it." If you can wait, I'll come back in half a month. After discussing this matter directly with you or with your master, you can bring your things and work with me. ”

"That's good, that's good. If someone really asks me to do the work, Master won't let me go out of school. Thank you, girl, for trusting me. I'm going to do a good job. After the young man finished speaking, he pointed to the carriage: "That's your carriage, right?" I'm going to put you in the car now, or will I let the uncle sit down and watch and then help you get in the car? If Uncle wants to sit down, I can help you get him down. ”

Su Jinyao looked back at her father, and then at the wheelchair. To be honest, Su Jinyao does have a little strength, and she will use skill. However, Su Xiangui was unable to move, and it was inconvenient to cooperate with Su Jinyao's movements, so Su Jinyao had to use all her strength to help him. So if she helped Su Xiangui into a wheelchair, it would really take a lot of effort.

Su Jinyao said, "Then trouble you, help me help my father down and sit in a wheelchair." ”

"Okay, I'll push the wheelchair over and help Uncle down to sit down." After the young man finished speaking, he said, "I will find two more planks in a while and make a ramp under the car." If the uncle sits appropriately, he will directly push the wheelchair into the car, and then jam the iron gate, which is equivalent to adding a temporary seat to the car, which is not in the way and convenient. ”

Su Jinyao's eyes lit up when she heard this, this is indeed a good way. Looking at this young man again, I think that his brain is indeed flexible enough, and his way of thinking about things (qíng) is wide, no wonder he has put so much effort into making a wheelchair.

The wheelchair was pushed to the side of the carriage, Su Xiangui looked at the wheelchair watch (qíng) a little unnatural, and Su Jinyao said to him: "Dad, this wheelchair (tǐng) is good, simple, practical and convenient, you can sit on it and try it." ”

The young man also said, "Yes, uncle, with this, you can walk around by yourself." Although you may not be able to walk three or five miles, you can walk around the house inside and out, do some simple work, or visit the neighbor's house. ”

Able to move around the home and outside the home, and still do some work? When Su Xiangui heard this, he really felt alive in his heart. Nodding, he held out his hand and motioned for the young man to give him a hand.

This young man is worthy of being a worker, and the carpenter out (shēn) naturally can't find someone to carry it, so it didn't take much effort, and Su Jinyao didn't need Su Jinyao's help, so he helped Su Xiangui down from the carriage and put him in a wheelchair.

Sitting in a wheelchair, Su Xiangui was a little at a loss. The hands obviously didn't know where to swing, and they touched the handrails and wheels, like a curious and helpless child.

Su Jinyao put Su Xiangui's hand on the small wheel of the outer ring of the wheelchair and said, "Dad, if you turn the wheel of this small circle, the wheel of the big circle will also rotate." Don't rush, take your time, and this iron gate must remember how to use, when it stops, it is to push forward, if you want to get stuck, you have to break this parallel position with the wheel. It's important to keep that in mind. ”

Su Xiangui nodded, and tried to push the small wheel of the outer ring according to the method Su Jinyao said. The wheelchair really moved. However, because the force of his left and right hands was different, the wheelchair moved and turned a corner, and stopped again.

Su Jinyao smiled and said, "Dad, look at how smart you are, you haven't taught you to turn a corner, you have learned." That's it, when you walk a straight road, you have the same force on both hands, that is, you go straight. If you want to make a turn, you can use a little force and no force, and then you will make a turn. ”

Su Xiangui knew that he didn't push it well, but when Su Jinyao said this, he still nodded happily. When you push the wheel again, you pay attention to the strength of your hands, and the result is really steady and straight.

Su Xiangui's face suddenly showed a look of surprise (qíng), he took a deep breath, and pushed the wheelchair back and forth in this alley, turning and stopping from time to time, and gradually (cāo) was also very good.

Su Jinyao watched Su Xiangui become more and more proficient, and she was slightly relieved. This is a gift for his father, and it is very practical, (tǐng) good.

Su Jinyao turned her head and asked the young man, "I want this wheelchair, how much does it cost?" After all, you did it with your own hands, and the cost of wood, I don't understand this, so you can tell me the price. ”

The young carpenter was watching Su Xiangui push the wheelchair, also with joy in his heart. After all, it was his first work, and the guests could still like it so much, and he (shēn) was very satisfied (qíng) as a craftsman. So Su Jinyao asked him the price, and he immediately said: "The wood is scrap, but it is also good material." It took me a month and a half to retool, but it wasn't a big deal. I am also happy to see that my uncle likes it. If the girl has a silver tael, she should give a piece of wood. I don't want the labor fee, the wood money is for my master. ”

The wheelchair on display outside the carpentry shop costs three taels of silver, although this style is much simpler than that one, and there are no reliefs that depict and depict. But Su Jinyao felt in her heart that this wheelchair was really much more practical than the one outside, and lightweight and safe were the most practical effects. And this only costs one or two pieces of silver, which is one-third of the price outside, and Su Jinyao really thinks it's not expensive.

Seeing that Su Jinyao didn't say anything for a while, the young carpenter paused for a moment and said in an inquiring tone: "Otherwise, girl, you can see that you have seven or eight coins of silver." I'll tell the master, after all, it's a scrapped material, and it can't be used as a finished material, and I guess the master can agree to it. But it can't be cheaper. It's the same thing, after all. ”

Su Jinyao smiled when she heard this, took out a tael of silver from the money bag, handed it to the young carpenter, and said, "This is the money for wood, a tael of silver." ”

The young carpenter took it, and a smile came to his face again. I saw Su Jinyao take out two more coins of silver, handed it to him, and said, "This is your manual fee." I know you're probably going to do this for more than that, but that's all I can do right now. ”

Su Jinyao didn't run out of money, but felt that two coins of silver were enough as encouragement. She is not a charity hall, so she can't just throw money with a big wave.

Even so, the young carpenter was stunned. Looking at the two coins of silver handed over by Su Jinyao, I don't know if I can pick it up. After a long time, he rubbed his hands, took the silver and said, "Girl, thank you." I want to ask, do you still have furniture in your house? “

Su Jinyao laughed when she heard this, and said, "Fight." It's not for you. However, you have to do it simply and practically. Su Jinyao thought that after the new house was built, it would definitely be necessary to buy furniture. Of course, you can also buy it at a carpentry store, but there are also many people who hire carpenters to work at home to make furniture. This is because the result is economical and can be adjusted to the size and orientation of each house on an ad hoc basis. Since they are all about hiring people, it is better to use this young carpenter.

Hearing Su Jinyao say that he would still use him, the young carpenter was very happy. Nodding and saying, "Okay, I'll wait for the girl in the store." Or tell me where your house is, and when the house is almost finished, I'll go and take a look, see the layout and orientation, and plan how to make furniture for you. I can also calculate the wood for you, so it saves time than going to see it again. ”

Su Jinyao said: "That's okay, my family is in Pingshan Village, and my surname is Liu." Now there is a new house in the village, and it is our family. If you go in ten days, you should be able to see the pattern. ”

"Okay, I remember. Ten days later, I will take the time to visit Pingshan Village. After the young carpenter finished speaking, he hurriedly said, "My name is Xu Chenming, and the master calls me Xu Zi." ”

Su Jinyao nodded and said that she remembered, and told Xu Chenming: "Pingshan Village (tǐng) is remote, if you go by car, I will count the round-trip fare for you in your salary." ”

So it was decided, and the young carpenter Xu Chenming went into the yard to find two planks, which were long and thick enough to make a slope on the edge of the carriage. Su Jinyao was leading the horse beside her, and Xu Chen helped Su Xiangui's car and pushed him up. Putting the iron gate down again, it's really stable, no different from adding a temporary seat.

Su Xiangui also said thank you repeatedly, and Su Jinyao was ready to lead the horse away. Xu Chenming looked at the wooden planks he pulled back, stopped Su Jinyao and said, "Girl, I'll give you these two planks." When the uncle gets on and off the bus, there is this to do the ramp, which can save a lot of trouble. When you go home, you try to find the right plank, but the length and size may not be the right one. ”

Su Jinyao knew that this Xu Chenming's heart eye (tǐng) was good, and he was also a real person. This is probably because he gave two more coins of silver, so he gave himself two planks to add to the head.

Su Jinyao thanked her again and put the two planks away in the car. Waving his hand, this time he was pulling the carriage and really leaving.

Because of the wheelchair, Su Jinyao pulled the carriage directly to the market. As he walked quickly, he said, "Dad, this time, with this wheelchair, I will push you to the market." Maybe you can run into the eldest sister and Xiaocheng'er, and I am sure that it will surprise the two of them. ”

"Hey, good, whatever. Jinyao said anything. Su Xiangui was full of excitement, and touched the handrails and wheels of the wheelchair from time to time, and he liked it very much. He felt that even if he really couldn't cure his leg, he could do a lot with this wheelchair. Besides, one or two dollars of silver, this is enough to cover the expenses of a small family for several months, and Jinyao is really willing to do it.

Back at the market, Su Jinyao found a carriage and horse shop to take care of the horses temporarily. The ancient carriage and horse shop was just like the modern parking lot, and it was also a place where the horses could be fed some fodder and drink some water. But just collect the money.

Su Jinyao first asked the guy who watched the horse to help him lead the horse, and she put on a wooden board to push Su Xiangui off the carriage.

Then he gave money, and in order to let the guy who watched the horse take good care of the big dark horse, he gave two more cents to do a good job. The guy happily took the big black horse away, and found a sunny place to tie it up. It seems that as long as the money is spent in the right place, whether it is for people or horses, there is a different treatment.

Su Jinyao pushed Su Xiangui's wheelchair and walked into the market. It's more noisy here than on the street, and Su Xiangui's eyes are simply not enough. Although the vendors on the left and right are selling ordinary things, they are also dizzying.

Su Jinyao said: "Dad, just now our carriage stopped at the east end of the market, and the eldest sister and Xiaocheng'er must have walked from the east to the west." We're in the west now, and if you look closely, you might be able to run into it. ”

Su Xiangui agreed, and Su Jinyao pushed him forward. Su Jinyao didn't care much about these things. However, Su Xiangui can't always go forward, so he just has a simple look. Occasionally, when she saw something Su Xiangui looking at, she stopped and asked.

However, Su Jinyao also bought herself a small bronze mirror and a horn comb. These are all necessities, and Su Jinyao has just taken a picture of the basin before.