Chapter 269

"Done!"

The skills became more and more proficient, and soon two grand master chairs were completed.

The grand master chair was first seen in the Song Dynasty and became popular in the Qing Dynasty; its backboard, armrests, and seat surface were all at right angles, and the appearance was 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 grand master chair is "comfort yields to dignity."

Put the grand master chair into the wooden house's living room and find an opportunity to take it out to sell for cash.

Now there is a 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 of 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 decent set of wooden furniture is indispensable.

So 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 mountains and forests, and Cao Weiguo doesn't spend much effort making furniture.

Taking out spare time to make some furniture to sell for cash is also a profitable business.

And unlike sensitive supplies like meat and grain, furniture is simpler and safer to sell for cash.

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

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 Weiguo found the two Liu Guangtian brothers.

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

Upon learning that Cao Weiguo was going to make furniture himself, the neighbors at home all ran out to watch the fun.

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

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

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

"Weiguo, can you make furniture?"

"When did you learn carpentry?"

"Making furniture isn't something you can just do; I think you'd better invite a carpenter master, it's more reliable."

"Yes, don't ruin this wood."

These people all thought 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 decent set of furniture is indispensable.

However, in this era, there are no furniture cities; in most cases, if you want to add furniture, you have to find a carpenter with good skills to come to your door to do it.

Therefore, among the three hundred and sixty trades, the carpenter's craft is particularly popular.

Cao Weiguo's cooking skills are good, everyone in the courtyard knows.

But Cao Weiguo also knows carpentry, they don't believe it.

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

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

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

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

Wood is an important supply in this era, not only expensive but also requiring coupons.

Eating the crispy stir-fried peanuts, Cao Weiguo said confidently with a smile:

"Wife, just watch steadily, my skills are no worse than a master's."

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

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

Eating a few stir-fried peanuts, 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 it's there.

Cao Weiguo's movements were skillful, and he worked like flowing water.

The neighbors watching the fun were immediately dumbfounded, and the Third Uncle's eyes shone with light.

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

"This Cao Weiguo really has two tricks!"

"Look at how straight that wood is sawed!"

Shazhu snorted with disdain: "That's just the beginning, don't let it be good to look at but not good to use."

"You kid, what kind of dog fart are you releasing! Believe it or not, I'll beat you!"

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

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

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

Using a saw to open materials and cut off wood.

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

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

Song Yulan happily touched the chair that hadn't been painted yet, and her eyes looking at Cao Weiguo were full of worship.

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

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

Especially those who have children who aren't married yet, they wish they could pull Cao Weiguo into their homes.

"Cao Weiguo, your skills are too great!"

"This chair is really straight!"

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

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

Seeing that Cao Weiguo had the skill to make furniture, people surrounded him.

Even Jia Zhangshi came over: "Weiguo, you are really capable, can't you help my family make a set of furniture? When Banggeng gets married, I will definitely give you a big red envelope."

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

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

Shazhu said with a dark face: "Isn't it just making a chair? What's there to show off, it's far worse than a master's skill."

He Yushui said a fair word: "The chair Brother Weiguo made is no worse than a master's, if I could have such a chair when I get married, it would be great."

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

When did this Cao Weiguo learn carpentry.

And looking at it, the skill is not bad.

He was single-mindedly thinking of finding a young person in the courtyard to support him in his old age, but he didn't expect to misjudge.

He thought Cao Weiguo wouldn't have a future, so he went to take care of Shazhu.

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

He also handled things steadily, unlike Shazhu who was rash all day long and was obsessed with the widow Qin.

If it develops like this, even if Shazhu is willing to support him in his old age, he won't get any benefits.

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

Unfortunately, he misjudged, bet on the wrong treasure, and had an unpleasant time with Cao Weiguo.

There is no turning back once the arrow is shot; even if he wants to win over Cao Weiguo now, people don't look down on him.

On the other side, Cao Weiguo made a chair.

And it was built thick and straight, even more pleasing to the eye than what an old master could make.

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

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

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

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

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

If it were taken out to exchange for money, it would be a huge profit! ===== CHAPTER 271 =====