The road to wealth of a peasant widow

As soon as she got home, Chen Cui began to implement her plan to transform the mule cart. She carefully measured the size of the oilcloth she had bought, cut it, and then wrapped it around the cart to form a carriage that was closed on three sides.

The door curtain in front is made from an old mattress with a layer of oilcloth sewn on the outside so that it can block the wind and keep warm when hung up.

Several children praised the modified mule cart, which protected them from the wind and sun while they were sitting in it.

Chen Cui said with some pride: "Mom also plans to make two foldable seats on both sides of the car, so that we don't have to sit in the car with our legs curled up. And put a small foldable table to put some things on."

This was also the thought that Chen Cui had when she saw the folded ceiling.

The carriages she had watched in TV dramas before had seats on both sides, and some even had small tables and storage space. Not only could the carriages carry food and drinks, but they could also accommodate heaters and ice jars. Passengers could even play chess or read books leisurely in the carriage.

She had a mule cart in the countryside, so she didn't require anything so high-end. It would be okay to install a foldable seat and a small foldable table to hold some things. That would be enough.

However, she couldn't install the seats, so she had to find a professional like a carpenter to do it.

So Chen Cui asked Changping to drive the mule cart to Liu Youshan's house.

When Liu Youshan saw the mother and son coming, he thought they couldn't wait and came to urge the tables, chairs and wardrobes, so he said quickly: "The things are almost ready, and all that's left is the final finishing and polishing. I guarantee that it won't delay your use."

"Uncle Youshan, we are not here today for the tables, chairs and wardrobes." Chen Cui said with a smile, "It's like this, I want to install two foldable seats on the mule cart and put a small table. Do you think this is feasible?"

After hearing this, Liu Youshan stepped forward and carefully checked the mule cart. He nodded and said, "It's possible, but it will take some effort."

Chen Cui asked hurriedly: "How long will it take to be done?"

Liu Youshan estimated the time and said, "It will take at least three days. Actually, the table and chairs are simple, but the folding connector is a bit troublesome. I need to figure it out. I think I can finish it together with the table and wardrobe by then."

"Okay, I'll drive the car over when the time comes, and you can install it. I'll use the car to take the furniture away."

Liu Youshan nodded, then looked at the mule cart hesitantly and asked, "Is this cart yours?"

"Well, you know, Eryong is gone, and I can't handle the work in the fields by myself. I'd better buy a mule so that I can do the work better and also pick up the children from school." Chen Cui whispered.

Liu Youshan stared at the mule cart with a complicated look in his eyes, and agreed vaguely: "Yes, you are right. It is indeed not easy for one person to take care of several children."

He remembered that when Eryong died, the funeral was quite simple, which showed that Chen probably didn't have much money at that time.

It hasn't been long since then, but she has to send all three children to school and buy a mule cart. Is it true, as the villagers say, that Chen has found some way to make money by relying on her mother's family?

Liu Youshan wanted to ask a question, but he was not the type to socialize with others, and he didn't have much friendship with Eryong and Chen, so he was too embarrassed to ask.

While she was hesitating, Chen Cui had already said goodbye: "Uncle Youshan, we will go back first. I'll leave everything to you!"

Liu Youshan could only stammer in response: "Yeah, OK."

Now there are two more puppies and three children in the family, no, four children all around the puppy.

Suisui was held in his brother's arms. When he saw the puppy, he excitedly pointed at it and shouted "Ahhh", wanting to get closer. When he got close, he even wanted to catch it.

Chang'an was afraid that his sister might not be careful enough and hurt the puppy, or get bitten or scratched, so he kept controlling her and didn't let her get too close.

Mom said that the puppy might have bugs or fleas, but they are too small to take a bath now, so don't let Sui Sui get too close to her to avoid infecting her with bugs.

Sui Sui, who was taken away, waved her hands anxiously. Chang An put the cloth tiger in front of her, covering his face, and played hide-and-seek with her.

Fortunately, Chen Cui bought her a new toy, a cloth tiger, a few years ago. It has bright colors and can be thrown and hit at will. Her brother also helps to amuse her, so she is very happy playing with it. She laughs "gaga" from time to time and her saliva flows to the corners of her mouth.

When Chen Cui came back, she saw a scene of brother and sister living in harmony.

Suisui was having a lot of fun at first, and when he saw his mother, he became even more excited. He kept shouting "Mom, Mom" ​​and reaching out to go into her arms.

Chen Cui hugged her, wiped her saliva with a handkerchief, and asked Changping to take his brothers to cook.

Now, with Chen Cui's encouragement, Changping's cooking skills are improving day by day, and he even dares to cut the meat and put it into the pot.

Of course, the most important thing is that he was willing to put oil into the pot. At the beginning, when he was frying, the spatula was only dipped in a little oil, and not even a drop of oil splashed into the pot. The fried cabbage seemed like boiled water. How could it be delicious!

In fact, Chen Cui’s cooking skills are just average. The children think the food tastes good because she is willing to use more oil and seasonings, so the food tastes richer.

Changping can do this now because he knows that his family is no longer in such a difficult situation as before, so he will naturally not be so stingy anymore.

On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, Liu Youshan asked his son to come and inform them that the furniture and the chairs and tables on the mule cart were ready, and asked them to go and pick them up.

It was Chen Cui who brought Chang Ping again. Although the children were curious and wanted to come and see, Chen Cui felt that it was not a good idea for the whole family to go there in a large group, so she asked them to wait at home.

While Liu Youshan was installing seats on the mule cart, the mother and son were looking at the finished tables, chairs and wardrobe.

Although these pieces of furniture are unpainted and are pure natural wood color, they are polished very smoothly and have no splinters at all.

It was Chen Cui's request not to apply paint. Although today's paints are all natural, they may still cause allergies.

The main reason is that paint is relatively expensive nowadays. Only wealthy people who are particular about their taste will paint their furniture. People in the countryside usually use solid wood furniture.

If the furniture is painted, the price will increase by at least 20%, and the construction period will be extended a lot. They are just ordinary farmers, there is no need to be so particular.

Besides, these furniture are made of iron oak, which is very hard. Even if they are not painted, they are not afraid of bumps and moisture in daily use.

Soon, the seats on the mule cart were debugged and installed, and Liu Youshan asked them to get on the cart and try it out.

Both mother and son got on the car and sat on each side. With the small table in the middle, it felt pretty good. The original mule cart was immediately upgraded from a seatless car to a private room. Chen Cui paid the balance with satisfaction.