Chapter 152

Sihe Academy

After eating and drinking, the Cao couple went home with smiles on their faces.

Song Song Yulan went to the front courtyard to find Yu Li, and the two of them sat around the sewing machine making clothes.

Since learning to use the sewing machine, Song Song Yulan had been a bit obsessed with making clothes.

It was still summer, and she had already started making cotton-padded clothes and trousers for Cao Cao Weiguo.

Cao Cao Weiguo watched for a while and then went to the study, inserted the door bolt, and plunged into the farm.

In the beautiful pastoral farm, Cao Cao Weiguo picked up tools and started doing carpentry work.

At the end of last month, Cao Cao Weiguo obtained intermediate carpentry skills.

Whenever he had time, he would drill into the farm to practice, not only making a lot of furniture but also building a wooden house.

The area of this wooden house was over 400 square meters; although the area wasn't small, the structure was very simple.

After all, it was a practice work, and there couldn't be too high requirements.

Furthermore, this wooden house wasn't for living; its actual function was a warehouse.

Various supplies were stored in different rooms.

Among them were grain, rice, flour, daily necessities, and a large number of antique cultural relics.

"Done!"

As his skills became more proficient, two master chairs were soon completed.

The master chair first appeared in the Song Dynasty and became popular in the Qing Dynasty; its backboard, armrests, and seat were all at right angles, looking solemn and rigorous.

The original design purpose was to highlight the owner's status and identity, which can be seen from its name—the chair that the "Grand Master" sits on.

Therefore, in the eyes of the public, the design purpose of the master chair is "comfort yields to dignity."

Placing the master chair in the living room of the wooden house, he would find an opportunity to take it out and turn it into cash.

Now there is the saying of "thirty-six legs," usually consisting of six large pieces of furniture, namely a large wardrobe, a five-drawer chest, a bookcase, a dressing table, a writing desk, plus four wooden chairs (one large piece with sixteen legs).

Of course, the wooden legs based on this standard can also change, but they all remain the same in essence.

If you want to get married and take a wife, a set of decent wooden furniture is indispensable.

Therefore, in the years, furniture is quite valuable, and brand-new furniture is more popular than old furniture.

There is no shortage of wood in the forest, and Cao Cao Weiguo doesn't have much trouble making furniture.

Taking out spare time to make some furniture to turn into cash is also a profitable business.

And unlike sensitive supplies like meat and grain, turning furniture into cash is simpler and safer.

Glancing at the time on his wristwatch, Cao Cao Weiguo reluctantly left the farm.

Tomorrow he would buy some wood from outside and make some furniture in the courtyard to put on a show.

Let everyone in the courtyard know that he has carpentry skills, and then he can openly earn extra money.

The next day, Cao Cao Weiguo found the Liu brothers.

The 3 of them went to the market together, took wood coupons, and bought a truckload of wood back to the courtyard.

Learning that Cao Cao Weiguo was going to make his own furniture, the neighbors at home all ran out to watch the excitement.

Yan Yan Fugui looked at the wood on the truck: "What is Cao Weiguo doing with so much wood?"

Cao Cao Weiguo laughed: "There's little furniture in the house, so I want to make a few pieces myself!"

Hearing that Cao Cao Weiguo was going to make his own furniture, the neighbors present were full of surprise.

"Cao Weiguo, you can make furniture?"

"When did you learn carpentry?"

"Making furniture isn't something you can just do; I think it's safer to invite a carpenter master."

"Yes, don't waste this wood."

These people all thought Cao Cao Weiguo was bragging; there weren't many people who knew carpentry in this day and age.

Now, if you want to get married and take a wife, a set of decent furniture is indispensable.

However, in this era, there are no furniture malls; in most cases, if you want to add furniture, you find a skilled carpenter to come to your house to do it.

Therefore, among the 360 trades, the carpenter's craft is particularly popular.

Cao Cao Weiguo's cooking is good, which everyone in the courtyard knows.

But they didn't believe Cao Cao Weiguo could also do carpentry.

Cao Cao Weiguo didn't want to say much, directing the Liu brothers to unload the wood from the truck.

Song Song Yulan brought out stir-fried peanuts from the house, and the two brothers happily grabbed several handfuls.

"Master of the house, can you really make furniture? Why don't we invite a master?"

Song Song Yulan was also a bit worried, afraid that Cao Cao Weiguo would waste this good wood.

Wood is an important material in this era; not only is it expensive, but it also requires coupons.

Eating the fragrant and crisp stir-fried peanuts, Cao Cao Weiguo smiled confidently:

"Wife, just watch steadily; my craft is no worse than a master's."

"This is the skill I learned from an old master."

"I guarantee the furniture made will be straight and upright."

After eating a few stir-fried peanuts, Cao Cao Weiguo took out tools from the study to work.

Soon, the sound of sawing wood echoed in the courtyard.

Once an expert makes a move, you know if they have it.

Cao Cao Weiguo's movements were skillful, and his work was smooth and flowing.

The neighbors watching the excitement were stunned, and the Third Master's eyes lit up.

The Jia family stood behind with a gloomy old face: "I didn't expect this little animal Cao Cao Weiguo to know carpentry."

"This Cao Cao Weiguo really has some skills!"

"Look at how straight that wood is sawed!"

Seeing Shazhu sneered with disdain: "That's just the beginning; don't let it be all show and no substance."

"What kind of dog fart are you talking about, kid! Believe it or not, I'll beat you!"

"Chi Ping'an, you really have become Cao Cao Weiguo's follower."

Some were secretly amazed, some spoke with cold words, and some had eyes shining with light.

Cao Cao Weiguo didn't pay attention to those guys watching the excitement, doing his carpentry work in an orderly manner.

Using a saw to open and cut the wood.

Using a plane to carefully smooth and decorate the surface of the wood.

When a solid wood back chair with rounded corners was completed, everyone watching in the courtyard was stunned.

Song Song Yulan happily touched the chair that hadn't been painted yet, her eyes full of admiration as she looked at Cao Cao Weiguo.

Others also had fiery eyes; a carpenter who can make furniture in this era is quite popular.

If they could get Cao Cao Weiguo to make furniture for them, they could save a lot of money.

Especially those with children who hadn't married yet, they wished they could pull Cao Cao Weiguo into their homes.

"Cao Cao Weiguo, your craft is too great!"

"This chair is really straight!"

"Cao Weiguo, have time to help me make a set of furniture."

"We are all neighbors in the same courtyard; help me out."

Seeing that Cao Cao Weiguo had the skill to make furniture, people crowded around.

Even Jia Jia Zhangshi crowded over: "Cao Weiguo, you are really capable; can you help my family make a set of furniture? When Bangeng gets married, I will definitely give you a big red envelope."

Looking at Cao Cao Weiguo, who was sought after by everyone, Seeing Shazhu's face was extremely ugly.

Chi Ping'an said proudly on the side: "Seeing Shazhu, what do you say now?"

Seeing Shazhu said with a gloomy face: "Isn't it just making a chair? What's there to show off? It's far worse than a master's craft."

He He Yushui said a fair word: "The chair Brother Cao Weiguo made is no worse than a master's; I wish I could have such a chair when I get married."

Yi Yi Zhonghai looked at the chair with deep eyes, feeling indescribably uncomfortable in his heart.

When did this Cao Cao Weiguo learn carpentry?

And looking at it, the craft was not bad.

He was determined to find a young person in the courtyard to support him in his old age, but he didn't expect to have misjudged him.

He thought Cao Cao Weiguo wouldn't have a future, so he went to look after Seeing Shazhu.

But he didn't expect Cao Cao Weiguo's ability to grow day by day, and his life to get better and better.

He also handled things steadily, unlike Seeing Shazhu, who was reckless all day and infatuated with the widow Qin.

If it continued to develop like this, even if Seeing Shazhu was willing to support him in his old age, he wouldn't get any benefits.

If it were Cao Cao Weiguo, he would definitely be able to eat well and enjoy his old age.

It's a pity he misjudged and bet on the wrong horse, and also had an unpleasant relationship with Cao Cao Weiguo.

There is no turning back once the arrow is shot; even if he wanted to win over Cao Cao Weiguo now, he wouldn't look at him.

On the other side, Cao Cao Weiguo had made a chair.

And it was built solidly and straight, even better-looking than what an old master could make.

Proving his ability with real objects, telling everyone he wasn't bragging.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Liu Guangfu looked at Cao Cao Weiguo with admiration.

They bought the wood together with Cao Cao Weiguo, and the wood cost a total of 5 Brother Yuan.

But now, the chair Cao Cao Weiguo made had already paid for the cost, and less than one-tenth of the wood bought had been used.

What was the difference between the furniture made later and picking it up for free?

If he took it out to exchange for money, he would make a fortune!