Shao Yi's question reminded Xia Ke of the time given by Xia Yanqing when he prevaricated Mrs. Jiang.

"It's a year or two at the least. If it doesn't go well, it is possible in seven or eight years, or more than ten years. Xia Ke said.

Unlike Mrs. Jiang's reaction, Shao Yi was not much surprised by this answer, but expressed his understanding: "How many craftsmen may not be able to improve their craftsmanship throughout their lives. Even if it takes more than ten years to make glass manufacturing technology a big improvement, it will be a great achievement. On the contrary, it is a year or two, I am afraid that many factors must be present, and with the help of good luck, it can be so efficient. ”

Thinking like this, Shao Yi felt a little sorry for Xia Yanqing, and it was really not easy to do a good job in business.

If King Chengjun and the North and South Currency Banks also did their best to develop the technology of continuous feeding glass, who would dare to guarantee that they would not have good craftsmen and luck?

"I think that this research is funded by the Guan family, and the Guan family will also share the results of glass technology. In this case, it is better to have one more research and production workshop, and at the same time, it is necessary to invest more manpower in the supervisors and conduct experiments separately. Then make an appointment to communicate the development progress and results on a regular basis. The two groups of people working separately and learning from each other may be able to make progress faster. If Tangzhou Glass and the North and South Currency Bank are interested in this research, it is important to seize this opportunity. Shao Yi suggested.

Xia Ke is not good at craftsman and business, but he also knows the truth that there is great power in numbers, and he is quite in favor of Shao Yi's proposal.

But if this kid hadn't met his son today, would he have gone straight to his daughter and discussed with him? This kid is very attentive to his daughter, and it is very inappropriate for young men and women to meet alone so often.

Thinking so, he threw a look at Xia Zixi.

Xia Zixi understood, and asked Shao Yi seemingly casually: "Have you ever discussed this matter with your little sister?" ”

Shao Yi looked at the expressions of the father and son in the room.

Xia Zixi asked casually, Xia Ke lowered his head and tasted tea, and Xia Zitang was waiting for him to answer.

Shao Yi suddenly remembered that it seemed that Xia Zitang had reminded him before that he would not let him go to his little sister if he had anything to do.

But every time he goes to the kiln, it's all serious, okay?

This matter couldn't be hidden, so Shao Yi had to answer calmly: "I originally planned to go to the kiln in the next two days to inform Miss Xia about the intention of the North and South Currency Bank, and give Miss Xia a wake-up call." ”

Over there, Xia Ke coughed lightly and said, "Cheng'an, if there are business-related matters in the future, I still want to inform Zixi or Ah Tang." Let my brother accompany me, so that Yan Qing can discuss things with you. ”

“…… Oh, little nephew, little nephew knows. Shao Yi was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly agreed, but he was wondering in his heart, what does his father-in-law mean by this?

Could it be that this is to allow him to meet with Xia Yanqing, but only with the consent of the Xia family?

That's what it means not to stop, isn't it?

If you look at Xia Ke's expression carefully, you can't see anything. didn't express displeasure, that is, he didn't object to his contact with Ah Can, right?

Thinking like this, Shao Yi's heart warmed up.

Since his father-in-law has already explained that he will not let him meet Ah Can alone, he has already come to this trip today, and it is not good to ask to see him again in the near future. lest he run to say an idea today and another idea tomorrow, which would seem unstable to him.

"There is another matter, I originally wanted to find Miss Xia and ask about the production of glazed tiles, whether the raw material formula and production process are very difficult, and whether it is possible for someone to figure it out?"

"What do you mean?" Xia Zixi asked.

Shao Yi explained: "If the glazed tile is made with similar raw materials and processes for glass making, I am a little worried that if the glass making workshop devotes itself to research, it may be able to make glazed tiles similar to Qingyunzhai."

In the past, there was no glass on the market, which does not mean that others did not have the intention of imitation, and it is possible that others have tried, but they can't make exquisite glass ornaments and high-quality glass jewelry raw materials. If you have glazed tiles, the requirements should not be high, and you may be able to make them out. ”

Shao Yi's long explanation made Xia Ke and the three of them look at each other. They understood what Shao Yi meant, but no one could answer his question.

Only then did the three of them find out that although Xia Yanqing often mentioned the workshop to them, their understanding was really not as good as Shao Yi's.

Just now Shao Yi and Xia Yanqing were restricted from meeting, and now there is an answer that their father and son can't give, which makes Xia Ke feel helpless.

After a pause, he raised his voice and called out to the little guy outside the door: "Stone." ”

The stone came in at the call.

Xia Ke instructed: "Go and ask my aunt and grandmother if you have time, if you have time, please come to the study and discuss something." ”

At this time, Xia Yanqing was extremely depressed in Mrs. Jiang's room, gossiping with her aunt Zhang, eldest cousin-in-law Wu, and third cousin Shulan.

Although she doesn't have much contact with the ladies in the capital, her grandmother's family always has to come and go normally.

The people in my grandmother's family are good, kind-hearted, and have no bad intentions. However, the typical ancient way of consciousness and behavior made her very uncomfortable.

Grandpa and the two uncles were probably out of awe of the Xia family and the ability of Xia Ke's father and son, so they did not question her doing things outside.

But my grandmother, aunt and cousin are different, and they are very considerate of her.

Almost every time they met, my grandmother and aunt would persuade Mrs. Jiang: I can't get used to my daughter too much, and I still have to be restrained.

In addition, it is inevitable to persuade Xia Yanqing with good words that it is most important to stick to her duty as a woman, find a good husband, and then teach her husband and children at home.

Setting a good example for her children and giving them a good reputation is the most important thing a woman should consider.

In other words, what she is doing now is very out of line and very unfeminine.

There are also several cousins in my grandmother's family, who all take Mrs. Jiang as a role model.

Mrs. Jiang just abides by the standard of her duty, and has always followed the rules, look at how well she taught her son? The daughters-in-law who married also got along well. Looking at the current situation of the Xia family's second room, it is a typical sign of family prosperity.

So, her daughter, who has never been taught by her mother since she was a child, is a typical negative teaching material in the eyes of several cousins. He also has a respectful and distant attitude towards Xia Yanqing, and he is not very close.

Today, as soon as she came back, her aunt persuaded her gently.

Seeing Mrs. Jiang's apologetic eyes, Xia Yanqing had to nod her head again and again.

Her good attitude also quickly made her aunt stop the topic.

So, my aunt Zhang mentioned the frequent visitors to the Xia family these days.

“…… So, according to me, it's better for you to hold a banquet, invite the women you know well, and Yan Qing should also show up,"

Zhang said, turned his head and looked at Xia Yanqing again, before continuing, "People should also see that our Yanqing is not what they think, they are doing rough work." It's not that I'm boasting about my own children, our Yan Qing's words and deeds are by no means inferior to the ladies of any big family in the capital. ”

This was originally a good statement, but next, Xia Yanqing was speechless, "What Yan Qing lacks is that he didn't stay in the back house." You see, seeing that my daughter is twenty years old, you have to take care of her and grasp her family affairs. I don't care anymore, I'm afraid I can only renew the strings or marry a widower. ”