Chapter 007 Sources of Income(1/3)
"Dad! I'm going to find Brother Wang Zhong!" Just after breakfast, Debao wiped his mouth with his sleeve and jumped off the bench impatiently.
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After taking just two steps, before he could reach the door, he was stopped by a horse calling for water.
"What's wrong, dad?" Ma Debao looked at Ma Xianshui who stood up in confusion and asked.
Northwest people are accustomed to eating while squatting, holding a big bowl, and eating noodles with garlic in big mouthfuls.
But now, even a meal of noodles can only be eaten every once in a while for the folks in Yongquan Village.
People who live a miserable life have to think twice before eating noodles made from white flour.
Ma Huanshui, his wife, and sister are both capable and live a good life. They can rank among the top in Yongquan Village. Otherwise, they would not be able to afford Ma Defu's education in an agricultural school.
Ma Huashui walked out and said, "What else is going on! I eat at your brother Wang Zhong's house every day, and they teach you crafts. You don't even pay the tuition, and I have to take care of your food!"
"Then didn't I also help Brother Wang Zhong?"
"You're still helping me. Didn't Wang Zhong pay you for your work?" Ma Huashui took out two full bags and said, "They treat you well and take care of you. That's because they are kind-hearted, but we can't take this for granted.
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"We don't have anything else at home. You can take this bag of white flour and rice noodles over and tell your brother Wang Zhong that it will be your ration for eating at his house!"
"Dad! Where did our family get the white flour?" This was not the time when the Ma family took root in Yuquanying. The wheat harvested by the family was either used to pay taxes or sold for money.
Even the rice harvested in the summer was not much left at home, most of it was sold. The main food at home was potatoes and rice noodles, and white flour could only be eaten during festivals or special days.
"Whatever you are doing, just take it if you are told!" Ma Huashui said loudly with a straight face.
Ma Debao was also used to it. He smiled and realized that one bag weighed about twenty kilograms, and two bags weighed forty kilograms. Ma Debao carried it on his shoulders with just a lift.
"Dad! Then I'm leaving!"
"Be more diligent in the past. Brother Wang Zhong has done all the work for you. You have to be grateful when people teach you skills!" Ma Huashui taught earnestly.
"Dad, I know!"
"Don't wait for me to have dinner tonight. I'm going to the county with Brother Wang Chong today to sell furniture. I don't know when I'll be back. You guys eat first when the meal is ready."
"I know, I know! Get out of here, get out of here!" Ma shouted and Shui chased people away angrily. He walked back into the house and continued to have breakfast.
Wang Zhong's house, Wang Zhong also just had breakfast.
"Brother Wang Zhong!"
Ma Debao was a little excited. Seeing that it was almost the New Year's Eve, he worked with Wang Zhong for more than half a month and built a set of modular cabinets. Today, Wang Zhong will take him to the county town to sell this set of cabinets.
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"What are you carrying?" Wang Zhong couldn't help but ask when he saw the two bags of things Ma Debao was carrying.
"One bag of white flour, one bag of rice noodles! My dad said they count as my rations!"
Wang Zhong shook his head helplessly: "You can also call me Uncle Shui. How much can you eat as a half-year-old child?"
"My father said, one code equals another! You taught me a craft, and I didn't even pay the tuition. I can't let you take care of the food!" Ma Debao said: "Besides, this old saying is good, half
Young man, I am a poor man! I have a big appetite!"
"Yes!" Wang Zhong didn't refuse, "I've brought it all, so just keep it. Anyway, you've made money now!"
During his apprenticeship, Wang Zhong paid Debao not much, just one yuan a day and fifty cents for half a day. It was half less than when he was burning bricks and building water cellars, but he was satisfied with one lunch every day.
As for Gawa and Shui Wang, they have no interest in carpentry. No one from all over the country came to Wang Zhong to buy bricks. There was no work at the brick kiln, so they just stayed idle all day long, running around and having fun.
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Wang Zhong was willing to help him out. After all, he was the grandson of the old party secretary. However, this kid had no ambition and was a bit lazy. Every time he came back and stayed for a long time, he couldn't sit still and ran away with Debao's cousin Gawa.
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Another part of the reason is that neither of them has much talent in carpentry, their brains are not as fast as Depot's, and they can't read well. Besides, they are so young.
Wang Zhong didn't force it, and there wasn't much he could do now.
Under the shed at the east end of the yard, there is a cart parked. On the cart are modular cabinets tied with hemp ropes, all of which have been painted. There are also the pair of Taishi chairs and a high table that Wang Zhong made at the beginning.
How tall is one person?
After putting the white flour and corn flour into the warehouse, Debao quickly helped Wang Zhong push the cart out the door and embarked on the road to the county seat.
"Hey! Wang Zhong, what are you doing with such a beautiful cabinet?"
"Go to the county town and see if you can sell it for a couple of bucks!"
"Ouch! Did you do this all by yourself?"
Early in the morning, everyone in the village got up early. However, it was cold outside and it was a busy time for farming. Not many people went out. Occasionally, there were a few who greeted Wang Zhong enthusiastically, and Wang Zhong also came back one by one.
There were a few curious people who couldn't help but come up and take a closer look.
Fine workmanship, simple but perfect style that blends modern and ancient charm.
"Wang Zhong, what are you doing? Your skills are pretty good!" Some people who have never seen a combination cabinet will ask curiously.
Wang Zhong also patiently explained everything one by one.
The road from Yongquan Village to the county seat is not far, but not close either. It is dozens of miles long. It took the two of them nearly two hours to get there while pulling a cart.
Going straight to the county home furnishing market, Wang Zhong had no intention of setting up a stall. In that case, there would be too much luck involved, and most people still prefer to buy big items like this in big stores.
First of all, if the store is big, it must be strong and its reputation will not be much different. On the contrary, roadside stalls rely entirely on picking up and missing.
Secondly, Wang Zhong had already found a way out before.
Quanfu Furniture!
One of the best furniture stores in Haiji County, the owner has some background.
Wang Zhong pulled the cart to the side of the shop and let Debao watch while he went in to find someone.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Sister-in-law! Where is my brother Fu?" The front desk was a woman in her thirties. She was somewhat pretty, but her face was too heavily made up.
Just because Wang Zhong doesn't like it doesn't mean that her husband doesn't like it.
"It's you, little brother!"
The woman looked at Wang Zhong for a while, got an idea, and immediately shouted to the back: "Quanfu!"
"Full blessing!"
"That little brother from last time is here!"
Not for a moment, a heavy fat man walked out of it in long strides.
"Brother Fu!"
"Brother Wang Zhong!" The owner of the furniture store is also surnamed Wang, and is from the same family as Wang Zhong. His real name is Wang Quanfu. He is a fat man in his thirties, with a fleshy face, big shoulders and round waist, and a big gold chain around his neck. He has a rather handsome appearance.
It's a bit sinister, just like a modern version of Guanxi Town.
"Are you here? Is the cabinet ready?" Wang Quanfu's eyes lit up as soon as he saw Wang Zhong, with a smile on his face, and there was some expectation in his words.
"How dare I come to you before the fight is ready!" Wang Zhong also pointed to the outside with a smile: "It's outside!"
"Let's go! Go and have a look, go and have a look, I can't wait to see your craftsmanship!" Wang Quanfu quickly pulled Wang Zhong out.
When Wang Zhong came by himself before, he showed his skills in front of Wang Quanfu and discussed cooperation matters, but Wang Quanfu had to take a closer look at Wang Zhongde's craftsmanship.
The first thing Wang Quanfu saw at first glance was not the cabinet, but the pair of armchairs and high tables that rested on top of the cabinet.
"Brother, did you do this yourself?" The fat man turned to look at Wang Zhong, quite surprised.
"I did it myself. I thought I was coming to the county town anyway, so I wanted to bring him over to see if anyone could take a fancy to him!" Wang Zhong said.
"I'll give it all to my brother!"
"Brother Fu, let's inspect the goods first!"
"Brother, I still can't trust you!" Wang Quanfu waved his hand and said grandly.
Wang Zhong shook his head and insisted: "Brothers are still settling accounts clearly, this code is the same code!"
"Love is love, business is business, they can't be confused! Business needs to be discussed clearly to avoid hurting the love between our brothers. Brother Fu, do you think this is the case?"
"Hahaha!" Wang Quanfu gave a thumbs up: "Brother, I am open-minded and a sensible person. That's what I like about you, brother!"
"Follow your brother and take him to the warehouse at the back!"
Wang Quanfu walked in front and led the way. Wang Zhong pulled the cart and followed behind. Debao followed beside him and did not dare to speak. Before coming, Wang Zhong also specifically told him to watch more and learn more and talk less.
"Brother, is this baby your brother?"
Wang Quanfu looked at Debao curiously.
Wang Zhongdao: "You can count me as half a disciple. You have been learning my craft from me lately."
"Call me Uncle Quanfu!" These words were addressed to Debao.
Ma Debao forced out a smile and said, "Uncle Quanfu! My name is Ma Debao!"
This is also taught by Wang Zhong. When talking and communicating with people outside, it is definitely better to wear a smiling face.
To be continued...