After wearing the book, I became the mother of three villains

Chapter 16 Carpenter Yao Sanye

Before the cold winter came, Yao Shu first picked two large baskets of red and blue flowers from the hot spring in Houshan and went home, washed them, dried them, handed them to Dabao, Erbao and two nephews to pound them at home, and then put them on the ground. Sanbao was taken care of by his mother, and because the two sisters-in-law had something to do and went back to their parents' home, he went out with his elder brother to find a carpenter.

It's just that on the way there, Yao Shu was still somewhat worried about the children at home——

Especially Sanbao, it's been cold recently, and we can't live without her.

Seeing his younger sister frowning, Yao Feng deliberately teased her: "I heard from your sister-in-law a few days ago that Ashu is a talented person. She couldn't even imagine the rouge box she drew, let alone seen it. You This girl, when did she even learn how to draw?"

The original body has always had a very good relationship with the two older brothers. Yao Shu also admires the big brother who has a bright personality, and the second brother who doesn't speak up and looks like a bright and beautiful son. In the past few months, he has regarded them as his own brothers, and he speaks naturally There is no barrier.

"Brother! Others say that the second brother is smart and studious, why don't you like me being smart and studious?"

Yao Feng laughed loudly after hearing this: "You are always a lazy person. Back then when you were reading and writing, your father held your head and talked about it, so you learned it. You are smart, but you dare not say it if you are eager to learn!"

Yao Shu said angrily, "Brother!"

The two brothers and sisters had already arrived at the west of the village while joking.

Yao Feng stood outside the dilapidated gate and shouted inside: "Master Yao! Master Yao! Are you at home?"

A few dogs barking came from the yard, followed by the sound of the owner scolding.

The door opened, and a skinny old man appeared behind the door, wearing thin single clothes, but tidy up neatly.

Yao Shu noticed that the knuckles of his fingers were thick, and there were occasional fine scratches on his rough hands, which showed that he was used to work.

Yao Feng smiled and handed over the things in his hand, and said, "Third Master, is it convenient to bring my little sister to visit your old man today?"

Yao Shu also shouted emphatically, "Hello, Third Master."

The old man cheerfully took a bottle of shochu and a roast chicken brought by Yao Feng, and said happily, "It's convenient, it's convenient! Is this a special girl? I haven't seen you for a few years, and she's so tall! Come in quickly!" "

Then he welcomed the two into the house.

Mr. Yao lived alone. There used to be a son in the family, but unfortunately died, and his wife also passed away early.

Yao Shu had long heard that he was living in poverty by relying on his carpentry skills, and when he entered the old man's empty house, he realized that he lived in such abject poverty.

Although the doors and windows are tight, the walls are really thin, so the room is chilly.

Except for the beautiful and exquisite wooden tables, wooden chairs, and wooden shelves, there are tatters everywhere, and there is a planer for planing wood at the bottom of the wall, but it seems that it has not been moved for a long time.

The ordinary tables and chairs of the country people can also be made by themselves, but on big days like weddings and funerals, carpenters are hired to make furniture, so Yao Sanye doesn't have much work on weekdays.

The three exchanged pleasantries for a while, and because the third master had bad ears, Yao Feng asked loudly, "Are you not busy these days, the third master?"

The old man was very happy that someone came to the house. While calling Yao Feng and Yao Shu to drink water, he shook his head: "Not busy! Not busy!"

Yao Feng waited for the old man to sit down, and said, "Ashu has drawn some small things recently, and knows that the third master is the best carver, so I want to ask the third master to make some."

The third master Yao laughed and said, "What do you want, girl? The third master can carve the wooden hairpins and pendants that little girls like for you."

Yao Shu took out the drawing paper: "Third Master, instead of carving hairpins and pendants, this is the rouge box!"

Yao Sanye took the drawing paper over and asked in confusion, "The rouge box is just the rouge box, why is it still carved...huh?"

He has been learning to be a carpenter since he can remember, and after all these years, he still has good eyesight.

Yao Shu's paintings are clear and clear, and the various patterns on them are also delicate and exquisite, and they are integrated with the small box, as if the rouge box should look like this, and the ordinary box looks too ordinary compared to these.

"Girl, did you draw these?" He turned over the sheets of drawing paper several times, his eyes shining brightly, "You little brain, how did you come up with such patterns?"

Rural people generally know simple carpentry, Yao Sanye is especially different because of his carving.

It's just about carving. Although kung fu is important, patterns and patterns are more important.

For a while, Yao Sanye was fascinated by the flowers, birds, insects and fish painted by Yao Shu.

"Okay, okay! Flowers, birds, insects and fish are easy to draw, but hard to carve out the charm. Your painting skills are amazing, and you can actually draw the sculpted appearance directly!"

Yao Shu smiled. She has used some sketching skills in the painting, but can she draw the effect of the real thing?

"Third Master, just tell me if you can carve it!"

Mr. Yao was very happy, nodding his head incessantly and said: "If you carve it, you can do it naturally!"

Yao Shu asked again: "How many palm-sized rouge boxes can you carve in a day?"

The old man pondered for a while, and replied: "For box making and carving, four or five are not a problem."

Yao Shu nodded: "That's good. Here are four kinds of patterns. Please carve out ten of each, and I will pick them up in ten days. I will give you one hundred Wen for each, and forty is four taels of silver. "

Mr. Yao was taken aback, and shook his head quickly: "Four taels of silver? No way, no way! This is too much!"

He lives alone, even though he doesn't farm the land, he can buy some grain on weekdays, and he can't spend four taels of silver a year!

"In addition to carving, you also need to polish and paint, which takes a lot of effort!"

While talking, Yao Shu winked at his eldest brother, signaling that he would also help persuade him.

The two brothers and sisters had discussed the price before coming here, but seeing the old man still shook his head, resolutely refusing, Yao Feng had no choice but to change the channel: "Didn't the third master also teach many young people in the village how to do carpentry? If it's cold today, there is no need for them in the field." People, why not ask them to help too, then share some money with them, and let everyone earn some food.”

Yao Shu also echoed, "That's right! Besides the carved boxes, ordinary boxes are also made, but unlike the boxes in the market, they need to be painted and cost ten cents each."

The third master Yao is an honest person, and he doesn't want to take advantage of the younger generation, but after listening to the words of Yao Feng and Yao Shu, he finally let go and said: "The people who come to me to learn crafts are from poor families. If you can let them It’s a good thing to come to work too.”

Yao Shu was overjoyed: "Then please ask the third master to ask someone to make a hundred more boxes that don't need to be carved. After ten days, I will give you a total of five taels of silver."

The old man stared, and said: "Why do you need five taels of silver again! One hundred polished and lacquered rouge boxes should be given to you as a hair extension. A total of four taels of silver is enough for me!"

The siblings looked at each other and smiled——

Where is there a person who gives a whole hundred rouge boxes to add hair to people?It can be seen that the old man's attitude is firm, so they have no choice but to give in and leave it to compensate the old man in other places later.

Yao Shu explained the size of the rouge box and other details in detail, the three of them chatted and laughed for a while, and the two brothers and sisters left and went home.

(End of this chapter)