Chapter 141: Lu Yuan bro, when will you take Su Sis to the hospital, I

This hand-cranked washing machine thing.

Compared to the things Lu Yuan made before, this really isn't anything good.

First, this thing won't help agriculture like a thresher does.

Second, it's not like a bicycle that can become a necessity for everyone.

Making this thing is just for my wife to use.

The Forging Bureau won't open a new factory just because of this.

The reason is simply that it's unnecessary.

Lu Yuan came up with this purely out of love for his wife.

Making this thing is just like making his wife's one-of-a-kind bicycle.

It looks nice and is useful, but nobody buys it.

After all, it's something only women use.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, who would buy a washing machine just so his wife wouldn't have frozen hands washing clothes in winter?

That's simply impossible.

Given the current conditions of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it absolutely couldn't reach that point.

At this moment, the factory leader beside Lu Yuan looked at him curiously and said:

"What's a hand-cranked washing machine?"

Lu Yuan walked while thinking and said:

"Um… it's a hand-cranked washing machine; you put water, put clothes into the machine, then turn the handle outside, for sweaters, pants, etc."

That basically gets clean in about half an hour.

Anyway, when my wife washes these big items, she doesn't have to fetch cold water anymore.

The Bing Jia Chang leader, after hearing Lu Yuan's words, nodded seriously and then smiled, saying:

"You really dote on your wife."

This thing, the Bing Jia Chang leader instantly understood its value.

It's useless.

To be precise, it's currently useless.

Although the Bing Jia Chang leader doesn't know what this hand-cranked washing machine looks like or how to make it, since Lu Yuan has come to Bing Jia Chang…

then this thing must be a big item.

It will have to use steel and all kinds of miscellaneous stuff.

The cost will definitely be no less than fifty!

Then who could spend fifty to buy a machine for his wife so she doesn't have to wash clothes by hand in winter?

This thing is only for winter use.

Is this not just a case of having money and nowhere to spend it?

Winter is only three or four months; just endure and it'll pass.

Most women don't have to work in winter; they just stay home, relax, and tidy up.

What's the big deal about fetching some cold water?

And you'd buy a fifty-unit machine just so you don't have to fetch cold water?

Buy a damn thing!

Just grab a bar of soap and scrub inside the house.

Of course, the Bing Jia Chang leader doesn't think it's a big deal that Lu Yuan made a machine for Su Liyan.

First, Lu Yuan knows how to make it, he's capable, and he's willing to do it.

Second… can Lu Yuan's wife be the same as other people's wives?

His wife is beautiful, like a fairy from heaven; it's normal for a man to dote on her a bit more.

"Leader, I'll just go to this workshop."

Lu Yuan pointed to his old workshop; he knew exactly how everything was arranged, so he could find anything himself without bothering others.

The Bing Jia Chang leader then nodded repeatedly and said:

"It's no problem; you can go to whichever workshop you want. Moreover, next month when you come to our Bing Jia Chang, there will be a special workshop prepared just for you."

Huh?

Lu Yuan looked at this leader somewhat strangely, not knowing what he meant.

And the leader continued:

"The director of our Bing Jia Chang is fond of you; just this past week he decided to give you a small workshop, with everything you need—materials and tools—so whenever you want to make something, you can just go there."

Ever since they learned that Su Liyan would be transferred away from Bing Jia Chang, the Bing Jia Chang leader has been anxious.

You say if Su Liyan isn't working at Bing Jia Chang……

then will Lu Yuan not come anymore in the future?

The Bing Jia Chang leaders thought about it and agreed this absolutely can't happen!

Lu Yuan has to come!

So, after some thought, they decided to give Lu Yuan a separate workshop.

This treatment isn't even given to a level‑9 worker; it has to be for a special‑grade worker!

Having given Lu Yuan this workshop, if he invents and creates things here, won't the Bing Jia Chang also benefit?

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan blinked, understood the meaning, and grinned, saying:

"Alright, help me thank the director."

The Bing Jia Chang leader smiled, waved his hand, and said:

"Hey, we're not family, no matter what you say, you're still a worker of our Bing Jia Chang."

"That's actually true."

"Don't look at Lu Yuan now being a grade-five worker and a reserve cadre, while Director Xu is Lu Yuan's great-uncle."

"But Lu Yuan's name is still registered under Bing Jia Chang."

"He is a worker of Bing Jia Chang."

"Lu Yuan nodded and didn't say much more."

"After entering the workshop, he started getting busy."

"The factory leader didn't leave either, just found a chair nearby to sit and watch."

"Following Lu Yuan, he gained much experience."

"Moreover, before, when Lu Yuan tinkered with something at Bing Jia Chang, the surroundings were always crowded with people, too many to talk properly."

"Now, however, it's a good chance to chat and build relations."

"Lu Yuan, meanwhile, chatted with the factory leader while starting to work on the hand-cranked washing machine in his hand."

"As for this hand-cranked washing machine, Lu Yuan hadn't read 'Artisan's Heart'; after all, this kind of thing was a sudden inspiration of his."

"'Artisan's Heart' contains only proper things, nothing so strange."

"Lu Yuan also didn't draw any plans for it."

"However, the washing machine's structure is actually very simple."

"It's just to let the big water tub inside rotate."

"Inside is a layer of iron tub with holes, outside is a layer of sealed tub without holes."

"Anyway, the structure is simple; Lu Yuan just needed to think it through once."

"Lu Yuan arrived at 8:30 and left at noon."

"Before leaving, Lu Yuan had already produced the washing machine with a spin-dry function."

"The Bing Jia Chang leader also got a car for Lu Yuan and sent him home."

"Lu Yuan just rode his horse ahead."

"When Lu Yuan returned to the Siheyuan, he tied the horse to the stable and shouted:"

"\"Wife, is the food ready? I'm starving. \""

"After Lu Yuan shouted, the kitchen window opened and Su Liyan gazed at her husband with a smile, saying in a coquettish voice:"

"\"Brother, come home quickly~\""

"Having such a wife is great; as long as you come home, there's hot food to eat."

"After tying up the horse, Lu Yuan walked home humming a song."

"Those aunties who had already finished lunch and were tidying the courtyard all had dark lines on their faces."

"What kind of person is this!"

"Not coming back at mealtime, and dragging Su Liyan along so she can't eat."

"Upon returning, he shouts and clamors for food."

"He's truly not human!"

"Lu Yuan returned home and saw various dishes on the table, each covered with a small iron bowl for warmth."

"Lu Yuan lifted them one by one; these dishes were all his favorites."

"After Lu Yuan sat down, Su Liyan also came out of the kitchen smiling, handing him a pair of chopsticks and saying coquettishly:"

"\"Brother, where did you go? Coming back so late, the dishes have gotten a bit cold; should I reheat them? \""

"Lu Yuan then took a bite of the big steamed bun in his hand and waved his hand, saying:"

"\"No need, it's fine like this; you eat quickly too, in a bit I'll show you something good. \""

"The house is warm; even if the dishes cool, they won't get cold, they're still warm."

"Su Liyan asked curiously:"

"\"Eh? What is it? \""

"Lu Yuan shook his head and swayed his body, grinning proudly as he said:"

"\"Secret~\""

"Seeing her husband like this, Su Liyan adored him immensely and immediately hugged him, acting coquettishly:"

"\"Brother~~~ what exactly is it~~\""

"Su Liyan didn't really want to know; she knew her husband would tell her soon, so she'd wait a moment."

"Su Liyan just wanted to hug her husband and act coquettish."

"Lu Yuan chuckled hehe, just as he was about to say something, the back window was knocked twice with a bang."

"Lu Yuan turned his head and saw a big face pressed against his home's window; he still couldn't make out who it was."

"That person excitedly shouted:"

"\"Brother, open the door, it's me! \""

"\"Huh? \""

"\"Gu Lie? \""

"Su Liyan was startled by this person, then after regaining her composure, she blushed and hurried to open the door."

"When Su Liyan opened the door, Gu Lie glanced at her and then exclaimed with a face full of astonishment:"

"\"Sis, you're too beautiful; no wonder my brother is always eager to come home and ask you for a child. \""

"Su Liyan: \"??? \""

Lu Yuan, sitting at the dinner table, raised an eyebrow and said:

How'd you get here?

Gu Lie looked at Lu Yuan and chuckled:

Fishing alone is no fun; I was thinking of going with you. After we eat, let's go, bro?

Lu Yuan shook his head and said:

No, today your Su Liyan is resting at home; I also have to stay home to keep her company, and besides, I plan to take your Su Liyan to the hospital this afternoon.

To the hospital?

Now not only Gu Lie was stunned; Su Liyan beside him also froze for a moment.

I'm perfectly fine—why do I need to go to the hospital?

This matter, Lu Yuan also found out from chatting with the Bing Jia Chang leader this morning.

Lu Yuan, having watched too many TV dramas, thought that— he thought this woman wouldn't be able to find out whether she's pregnant until at least two or three months later.

But actually, today the Bing Jia Chang leader said that it can actually be detected in seven to ten days.

This should be checked early.

The first three months of pregnancy are relatively sensitive; if already pregnant, still being as crazy as at night every day is definitely not allowed.

So we must get checked.

Anyway, it's not a hassle; if this week's check shows no pregnancy, we'll go again next week; from now on every Sunday, Lu Yuan will take his wife to the hospital.

Immediately Lu Yuan said:

Take your Su Liyan to the hospital to see if she's pregnant.

Upon hearing this, Gu Lie nodded and said:

Oh, then we need to go check; after the hospital, shall we go fishing?

Lu Yuan shook his head and said:

By the time we finish at the hospital, what time will it be? This Sunday the hospital is crowded; we'll have to queue and register, dragging on for two or three hours!

Actually, we don't need that much, because...

Because we'll give gifts!!

We have money at home!

After taking his wife to the hospital, Lu Yuan will then use the system to check the hospital.

He'll take a look at that female doctor's household finances, which are relatively strained.

He is willing to lend a hand.

Hmm~

Great~

And after Gu Lie heard that, he opened his mouth to say something.

However, at this moment, Su Liyan had already fetched a stool and a set of utensils from the side for Gu Lie.

Gu Lie quickly took them, looked at Su Liyan and said with a smile:

Thank you, Sister; I've already eaten at home, so I won't eat.

With others Gu Lie can be informal, but with Lu Yuan's wife he feels he must be polite.

Otherwise...

Gu Lie already felt his face burning with pain.

After Gu Lie took the stool and sat down, he looked at Lu Yuan, who was eating with his legs crossed, head down, and said:

It's only twelve now; if we go later, we'd be back by two or three; we could still fish for a couple of hours this afternoon, right?

Lu Yuan, somewhat annoyed, lifted his head, glanced at Gu Lie, then said:

What's there to fish for in just those two hours? Besides, I won't be able to go out later; I just got a washing machine, and it's being delivered home right away.

Later I still have to teach your Su Liyan how to use the washing machine to get the laundry done.

Washing machine?

What is that?

Su Liyan immediately sat beside her husband, looking at him with a curious, baby‑like face.

Lu Yuan was taken aback, then curled his lip.

Damn it.

Let this bastard mess me up, I accidentally let the cat out of the bag.

And Gu Lie also doesn't know what a washing machine is, but right now his mind is full of going fishing with Lu Yuan.

Hearing that Lu Yuan can't go to the hospital right after eating, he immediately raised an eyebrow and said:

Then Lu Yuan bro, when will you take Su Liyan to the hospital? I have someone at the hospital.

After going there, no need to register or queue, just get checked directly; that saves time, so we can go fishing, right?

Huh?

Hearing this, Lu Yuan looked at Gu Lie somewhat strangely and said:

You still have this ability?

Gu Lie was taken aback, then patted his chest somewhat proudly and said:

That's for sure, what's the big deal? We've settled it—I'll go find someone now, then come back and take you and Su Liyan to the hospital.

If that's the case...

Lu Yuan nodded and then said:

Okay.

Hearing this, Gu Lie got energized, immediately stood up and said:

Okay, then I'll go find someone for you right now!!

After saying that, Gu Lie greeted the somewhat dazed Su Liyan again, then opened the door and prepared to get on his horse to go to the hospital.

However, as soon as he stepped outside, Gu Lie was shivered by the cold.

Just now, seeing Lu Yuan excited, after entering the house he actually didn't feel anything.

Now, upon stepping outside, huh?

How come Brother Lu Yuan's home is so warm?

After muttering a couple of sentences, Gu Lie didn't bother thinking, swung onto his horse, and prepared to go to the hospital to arrange things for Lu Yuan.

However, just as Gu Lie was about to leave, he saw two people carrying a square iron object inside.

As they came in, they shouted:

Cadre Lu, we've delivered the item for you.

Oh?

Upon hearing about the item, Lu Yuan threw down his chopsticks and bun, took his wife, and headed out.

Come on, wife, Brother will teach you how to use the washing machine~

After Lu Yuan took his wife out, he called over the two people to bring the washing machine over.

Moreover, behind those two people followed many people from the siheyuan.

At this time, everyone had eaten lunch and were busy in the courtyard.

Upon seeing someone suddenly moving such a strange thing into the courtyard, everyone followed over to look.

What the heck is this?

Thanks to Old Brother Kan for a 5000 book-coin reward, four 1666 book-coin rewards, thank you very much, old brother~

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Wuwuwuwu, I am guilty, sorry for so many rewards; today I feel as sleepy as a pregnant woman, extremely drowsy, after finishing chapter one I slept until two or three in the afternoon.

Just after getting up and writing a few hundred words, I got sleepy again and slept until six-thirty in the evening.

Tonight at midnight, I can manage two updates; in the early morning I'll do one update first.

However, I slept a lot today, so I definitely won't be able to sleep tonight; the second update will wait until around three or four in the morning.

By then, everyone just needs to wake up in the morning and take a look.

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