[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life":3,"chapter-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-152":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Courtyard House: A Salted Fish's Good Life",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2104440,3398,"Chapter 152","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-152",152,"\u003Cp>Sihe Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating and drinking, the Cao couple went home with smiles on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan went to the front courtyard to find Yu Li, and the two of them sat around the sewing machine making clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since learning to use the sewing machine, Song Song Yulan had been a bit obsessed with making clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still summer, and she had already started making cotton-padded clothes and trousers for Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo watched for a while and then went to the study, inserted the door bolt, and plunged into the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the beautiful pastoral farm, Cao Cao Weiguo picked up tools and started doing carpentry work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of last month, Cao Cao Weiguo obtained intermediate carpentry skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area of this wooden house was over 400 square meters; although the area wasn't small, the structure was very simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was a practice work, and there couldn't be too high requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, this wooden house wasn't for living; its actual function was a warehouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various supplies were stored in different rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were grain, rice, flour, daily necessities, and a large number of antique cultural relics.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his skills became more proficient, two master chairs were soon completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, in the eyes of the public, the design purpose of the master chair is \"comfort yields to dignity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the wooden legs based on this standard can also change, but they all remain the same in essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to get married and take a wife, a set of decent wooden furniture is indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, in the years, furniture is quite valuable, and brand-new furniture is more popular than old furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no shortage of wood in the forest, and Cao Cao Weiguo doesn't have much trouble making furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking out spare time to make some furniture to turn into cash is also a profitable business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unlike sensitive supplies like meat and grain, turning furniture into cash is simpler and safer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the time on his wristwatch, Cao Cao Weiguo reluctantly left the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow he would buy some wood from outside and make some furniture in the courtyard to put on a show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let everyone in the courtyard know that he has carpentry skills, and then he can openly earn extra money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Cao Cao Weiguo found the Liu brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 3 of them went to the market together, took wood coupons, and bought a truckload of wood back to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning that Cao Cao Weiguo was going to make his own furniture, the neighbors at home all ran out to watch the excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Fugui looked at the wood on the truck: \"What is Cao Weiguo doing with so much wood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo laughed: \"There's little furniture in the house, so I want to make a few pieces myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Cao Cao Weiguo was going to make his own furniture, the neighbors present were full of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, you can make furniture?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did you learn carpentry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Making furniture isn't something you can just do; I think it's safer to invite a carpenter master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, don't waste this wood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people all thought Cao Cao Weiguo was bragging; there weren't many people who knew carpentry in this day and age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, if you want to get married and take a wife, a set of decent furniture is indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, among the 360 trades, the carpenter's craft is particularly popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo's cooking is good, which everyone in the courtyard knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't believe Cao Cao Weiguo could also do carpentry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo didn't want to say much, directing the Liu brothers to unload the wood from the truck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan brought out stir-fried peanuts from the house, and the two brothers happily grabbed several handfuls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master of the house, can you really make furniture? Why don't we invite a master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan was also a bit worried, afraid that Cao Cao Weiguo would waste this good wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wood is an important material in this era; not only is it expensive, but it also requires coupons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating the fragrant and crisp stir-fried peanuts, Cao Cao Weiguo smiled confidently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wife, just watch steadily; my craft is no worse than a master's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the skill I learned from an old master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guarantee the furniture made will be straight and upright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating a few stir-fried peanuts, Cao Cao Weiguo took out tools from the study to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the sound of sawing wood echoed in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once an expert makes a move, you know if they have it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo's movements were skillful, and his work was smooth and flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighbors watching the excitement were stunned, and the Third Master's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jia family stood behind with a gloomy old face: \"I didn't expect this little animal Cao Cao Weiguo to know carpentry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Cao Cao Weiguo really has some skills!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at how straight that wood is sawed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu sneered with disdain: \"That's just the beginning; don't let it be all show and no substance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of dog fart are you talking about, kid! Believe it or not, I'll beat you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chi Ping'an, you really have become Cao Cao Weiguo's follower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were secretly amazed, some spoke with cold words, and some had eyes shining with light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo didn't pay attention to those guys watching the excitement, doing his carpentry work in an orderly manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using a saw to open and cut the wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using a plane to carefully smooth and decorate the surface of the wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a solid wood back chair with rounded corners was completed, everyone watching in the courtyard was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others also had fiery eyes; a carpenter who can make furniture in this era is quite popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could get Cao Cao Weiguo to make furniture for them, they could save a lot of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those with children who hadn't married yet, they wished they could pull Cao Cao Weiguo into their homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Cao Weiguo, your craft is too great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This chair is really straight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, have time to help me make a set of furniture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are all neighbors in the same courtyard; help me out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Cao Cao Weiguo had the skill to make furniture, people crowded around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Cao Cao Weiguo, who was sought after by everyone, Seeing Shazhu's face was extremely ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Ping'an said proudly on the side: \"Seeing Shazhu, what do you say now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Yi Zhonghai looked at the chair with deep eyes, feeling indescribably uncomfortable in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did this Cao Cao Weiguo learn carpentry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And looking at it, the craft was not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought Cao Cao Weiguo wouldn't have a future, so he went to look after Seeing Shazhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't expect Cao Cao Weiguo's ability to grow day by day, and his life to get better and better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also handled things steadily, unlike Seeing Shazhu, who was reckless all day and infatuated with the widow Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were Cao Cao Weiguo, he would definitely be able to eat well and enjoy his old age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a pity he misjudged and bet on the wrong horse, and also had an unpleasant relationship with Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Cao Cao Weiguo had made a chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was built solidly and straight, even better-looking than what an old master could make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proving his ability with real objects, telling everyone he wasn't bragging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Guangtian and Liu Liu Guangfu looked at Cao Cao Weiguo with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bought the wood together with Cao Cao Weiguo, and the wood cost a total of 5 Brother Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the difference between the furniture made later and picking it up for free?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he took it out to exchange for money, he would make a fortune!\u003C\u002Fp>",1726,"2026-06-16T06:53:26.533Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0a7e6baf56833e5c8af5e7f4f4d4eb8b78e89a9bddb3af9d8585371edeed40c4","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-153","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-151",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]