Chapter 31 Beautiful Misunderstanding (1)
It is impossible to buy oil again today. Chen Wanrong's determination to make soap has not changed. He bought a truck full of lime, soda ash, and soybean powder, and then drove the ox cart home.
As soon as I got home, I saw Chen Laoshi rubbing his hands, as if he had something to say to Chen Wanrong. Before he could say it, Chen Wangshi gave him a blank look and said, "Old man, hurry up and help Wanrong move things."
If Chen Hushi had always said something, he would have said a few words. He didn't know what happened to him, so he kept saying that he helped to move lime, soda ash, and soybean powder. Chen Wang also came to help. The three of them started to move the things down. Chen Wang got out of the car, drove Xiao Hei into the circle, and threw some fodder.
Chen Laoshi looked at the things briefly and said strangely: "Wanrong, where is the oil? How to make soap without oil?"
As soon as he said that, Mrs. Chen also discovered it and said in agreement: "Wanrong, aren't you specializing in buying oil?"
When Chen Wanrong mentioned this, he said depressedly: "It's a coincidence that Old Master Liu left. Liu's mansion held a water and land conference to buy all the oil in the town."
"It's only eight days before March 3rd. This Mr. Liu is leaving at a time." Chen Laoshi was so anxious that he rubbed his hands and immediately lost his mind.
"What should I do?" Chen Wangshi was also stunned.
There is still the West in the East without brightness, and there is no oil sold in Luojiadian. There are other places. Chen Wanrong smiled and comforted the two elders and said, "Dad, mother, don't worry, I plan to go to the county town to buy it tomorrow morning."
Before he finished speaking, he interrupted the anxious Chen Houshi and kept praising him: "Yes, yes! The county is big, even ten old masters Liu left and won't buy all the oil."
"Look at how you say, don't say anything auspicious." Chen Wang scolded Chen Houshi gently, agreed with Chen Wanrong's idea from the bottom of his heart, and said: "The county town is only more than ten miles away from home. It doesn't take much time to go back and forth, and it won't be possible to make a mistake."
Chen Chen was relieved when he was given a solution to the problem. He stared at Chen Wanrong and said with excitement and worry: "Wanrong, Dad made you a box, and see if it is suitable or not."
The box? Chen Wanrong didn't understand for a moment and asked, "Dad, what box?"
"What other box can it be? Of course it is a box containing soap." Chen Wangshi answered honestly for Chen.
Wu Jing proposed to use carved boxes to fill soap. Chen Laoshi is a carpenter. He was so busy that he had never even asked Chen Laoshi if he could do it. He was really negligent. Chen Wanrong was quite apologetic and hurriedly said, "Dad, show it to me. Dad's craftsmanship is good, it must be good."
This sounded comfortable, and Chen Laoshi couldn't help but shine on his face, and he became humble and humble: "Where is the best place, do whatever you want." He quickly stepped into the room on the left, and when he came out, he had an extra wooden box in his hand.
Chen Wanrong took it and saw that the box was quite unique, with some flowers, plants and a few unknown birds playing among the flowers. If the carvings are rough from an artistic point of view, it will be very good from a decorative point of view. Although the carvings are not enough, the shape of the grass, flowers and birds still looks similar. With these carvings, the box will not appear monotonous.
What’s even more rare is that the lid is opened and closed with a slot, which is very convenient. Chen Wanrong nodded and praised: “Dad, you really have it! That’s it, it’s pretty good!”
Chen Houshi kept looking at Chen Wanrong, quite nervous, afraid that Chen Wanrong would not say it well, so he immediately breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, and said happily: "I thought about it all night yesterday, and I got up early this morning to do it. I haven't done it yet when you left."
No wonder he hid in the room on the left early in the morning. Chen Wanrong thought he was working on a plow, but he didn't expect to be busy with himself. The support of his parents is more important than anything else, and he has received support from the two elders in a large number of times. Chen Wanrong was still moved and felt warm in his heart.
Mrs. Chen saw far away: "Old man, don't be happy either. You only made one in the morning. Wanrong needs a lot, what should you do?"
Chen Wangshi thought this problem would definitely stump Chen Laoshi. Unexpectedly, Chen Laoshi didn't take it seriously at all. He touched his face and was quite leisurely, and he was quite leisurely: "I have thought about this. Wanrong is afraid that it will not be hundreds of times. I can't do enough. I can't do enough. I can still ask someone to do it. I can still get to know the carpenters in the ten miles of villages. I give them wages, are I still afraid that they won't come?"
This is a good idea, and Mrs. Chen agreed: "Then you go and invite me quickly. When someone comes, I'll cook for you."
Chen honestly responded with ease. Chen Wanrong gave up his thoughts and said, "Dad, you can make a few first and send samples to carpenters with good skills. If they do this, we will collect the money."
Chen Wang immediately agreed with Chen Wanrong's idea and said, "Wanrong is very thoughtful. If you hire someone, you can only do it during the day. They can't work at night, but this is worse than this method. We pay in a few seconds. They will definitely get up early and work late, and they will do it faster."
You can't work at night when you ask a craftsman, otherwise you will be "skinned" and will be looked down upon by craftsmen, and even if they work, they will work hard. It is better to outsource it easily, without worrying about it, but the efficiency will be higher.
"How much does it cost to give one? If you use Shuiquliu, a box will cost only three cents." Chen Houshi estimated.
Chen Wanrong pondered for a moment and said, "Dad, let's give you ten cents."
"Ten Wen?" Chen Laoshi and Chen Wangshi screamed in unison. Chen Laoshi swallowed and said, "Ten Wen is too expensive."
Chen Wanrong stated the reason: "Dad, you have to think so. Our time is tight and we can't delay it for too long. If we give three cents, they just take the time to do it. When we get it, we don't know when it's time. We pay ten cents, which is a little higher, but we have conditions: First, we must use aquatic willow, and wood is not good. We will check it one by one, not that the aquatic willow willow will not be paid. Second, the workmanship must be exquisite, and the carvings are not good. Third, we must deliver the goods at the end of February, even on the first day of March, we don't want it."
Chen Wangshi's understanding is much stronger than Chen Laoshi, and he immediately understood Chen Wanrong's intention: "Old man, ten cents are only ten cents. However, you must find a few carpenters with good skills. Explain the time, materials, and colors we want. They will definitely rush around day and night, and there will be many boxes in a few days. Well, they need to paint them, so they must paint them brightly."
If it is not painted, the box will not look very good. Chen Wanrong didn't expect this and admired Chen Wang's meticulous thoughts very much. Chen Chen thought for a while, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll make a few samples first and I'll send them tomorrow."
He did it as soon as he said, Chen Laoshi turned around and went to the room on the left.
"Wanrong, I bought the bean flour, how should I add it?" Chen Wangshi said while rolling up her sleeves and preparing to help Chen Wanrong work.
Chen Wanrong thought that it was not a problem of adding bean powder now, but a spice was quickly mixed. Some spices had to be kept for a few days before the fragrance was authentic, and said, "Mom, wait for bean powder first, I'll match the spices first."
Chen Wang said a few times: "Mom, help you."
Chen Wanrong mashed the spices such as agarwood, stack fragrance, and chicken tongue fragrance into fine powder and mix evenly. It is strange that each of these spices has its own fragrance. Once mixed together, unexpected changes will occur. Their fragrances can no longer be smelled, and a faint fragrance of plum blossoms permeates the house.
Mrs. Chen kept twitching her nose and kept saying, "It's really strange, it's really strange! How does the spice match so well? The fragrance of plum blossoms can also be matched! This Mr. Wu is really knowledgeable!"
Chen Laoshi also came out of the room on the left and touched his nose and said, "It smells so good! What are you doing?" Until he saw Chen Wanrong and the others being accompanied by spices, he got closer and smelled it, and was surprised: "If these things are mixed together, they will become the fragrance of plum blossoms?"
It’s not that I don’t know the spices, but that the spices are too expensive. It’s not something that Chen Laoshi, a poor family, can afford. This is the first time he has been exposed to spices in close contact with them in his life. It’s impossible to be surprised.
Chen Wanrong knew that in modern society, the fragrance is made of different fragrances. Although the spices are different, the principle is the same. It is not surprising. Mix them well with honey, put them in a porcelain bottle, mark them and put them aside.
This was so amazing that Chen Laoshi didn't make wooden boxes anymore, and then he put them on the spices. The three of them were busy until dark and had to prepare them. They put them in porcelain bottles, marked them, and placed them neatly.
Wu Jing was knowledgeable. The spice formula he deliberately selected was a top-notch, and the aroma never dissipated. When he woke up the next morning, the fragrance in the room was still there and it became more intense. Chen Wanrong sniffed the plug of the plum blossoms, and the fragrance of the plum blossoms became stronger. If he put it on, it would become purer and more authentic. He couldn't help but be overjoyed.
After checking each one, it was the same as the fragrance of plum blossoms. The aroma was stronger and more pure, making Chen Wanrong so happy that he couldn't even close his mouth.
The aroma problem has been solved, so you have to produce soap quickly. After breakfast, Chen Wanrong changed into new clothes and looked in a mirror. The handsome guy is not considered a good person, but he is still pretty and quite handsome. Chen Wanrong is satisfied with his appearance. People have to rely on their ability to live, not their beautiful appearance!
Chapter completed!