Song Sanniang's Journey to Wealth

With so many people working together, the backyard was quickly cleaned. There were three rooms in the backyard.

Song Laoer and his wife shared a room, Song Sanniang and Song Siniang shared a room, and Niu Laosan and Qin Haodong shared a room.

Only two of the three rooms have beds, and one room was probably used as a storage room.

There were a few tables, chairs, benches, pots, pans, and other things scattered around, but they were all cleared out, and now the room is empty.

Song Sanniang planned to customize a bunk bed for her room and Qin Haodong and his room in the back, so that everyone would have more sleeping space and the room would not be crowded.

So, Niu Laosan and Qin Haodong bought some wooden boards and benches to make a bed. The three of them used it for a few days and then changed it after the bed was ready.

After cleaning for most of the day, it was getting dark, but Jin Fugui hadn't come yet. Song Sanniang didn't plan to go out, so she waited for him in the store.

Song Laoer and the others all went out to the night market because the two little brats of Si Niang were clamoring to go with them. Since there was nothing else to do anyway, they just went together and would bring dinner for Song San Niang when they came back.

Not long after they left, Jin Fugui came with two dark-skinned old men of similar height and appearance. Song Sanniang invited the three of them in and asked them to sit down.

Then Jin Fugui introduced the two masters to Song Sanniang, "This is Master Hong Yuan, and this is Master Hong Yuan's brother Hong Fei. Miss Song, please tell them how to rebuild your shop."

He then said to the two masters, "This is Miss Song. Our cousin has also invested money in Miss Song's store. I would like to trouble the two masters to work harder and make the store better."

Hong Yuan and Hong Fei both responded quickly, and then the two sides got to know each other and began to discuss the changes to the store.

The master's professionalism is beyond reproach. Song Sanniang didn't need to explain anything she said. The master knew exactly what to correct and what to add. He also gave Song Sanniang suggestions based on his own experience from time to time.

Then the three of them discussed what materials to use, the approximate budget and labor, and the construction period.

Finally, after everyone reached a consensus, they signed a contract under the witness of Jin Fugui, and the two masters agreed to lead the team to start work the next day.

Jin Fugui, who was standing by, was quite surprised. He originally thought that Song Sanniang was just renovating the store to make it look newer.

I didn't expect Song Sanniang to re-plan the store, adding some more things and even using glass.

You know, glass is not cheap. She used a whole wall of glass. He was actually looking forward to the final appearance of the store. Finally, he exchanged a few words with Song Sanniang and left.

Song Sanniang was alone at the counter, taking out the four writing tools and writing down the things she wanted to buy.

To make sweet soup in the shop, we need to boil various ingredients, so we need to order a batch of charcoal stoves. I don’t know if there are coal stoves here. I will ask when the time comes.

Then comes the tableware. We need to custom-make a batch of high-quality tableware suitable for the store. Of course, if we can find good-looking ones in the market, there is no need to custom-make them.

Next came tables, chairs, and benches. Master Hong Yuan introduced them to an old shop that was very good at making furniture and had good aesthetic taste.

Then there are some miscellaneous items that are also listed.

Finally, she started writing the menu. In addition to making sweet soup, the store also had to sell some snacks together. Otherwise, eating only the sweet soup would be meaningless, and you would get sick of it if you eat too much.

Because it was just the beginning and she didn't know how the business would go, she planned to prepare a few simple snacks.

Such as fried food, fried chicken, popcorn chicken, fried pork chop, fried cabbage, mushrooms, squid, etc.

Then there are fried dumplings, various cold dishes, some staple food, cold noodles, scallion oil noodles, etc.

After the menu was prepared, Song Laoer and his friends who had been out shopping at the night market came back and brought back a bowl of wonton noodles for Song Sanniang.

After Song Sanniang finished her meal, she discussed with everyone the work arrangements for the next day.

In the evening, everyone took turns washing up and went to bed early.

The next day, everyone got up one after another and took turns to wash up. Song Laoer had already gone out to buy breakfast and came back.

After breakfast, everyone started to do their own things according to the arrangement of last night.

The busiest person was Song Sanniang. She had too many things to do, such as ordering tables, chairs, benches, beds, tableware, and charcoal stoves. She couldn't let anyone else do these.

She brought Song Laoer and his wife with her to follow up on the progress or arrange for delivery. If Song Sanniang was not available, they could take over.

Qin Haodong was responsible for driving the donkey cart with them, while Niu Laosan was responsible for waiting in the store for the masters to start work and would be available to help out when the time came.

The three children’s task was to stay out of trouble and study well in the backyard. If they completed the task, Song Sanniang would give them a reward.

Song Sanniang and her group first went to a furniture store. Furniture stores in county towns usually don't have many people.

Most of them are those who are getting married and order more furniture, or those who are moving and buying furniture.

But even on ordinary days in the city, there are many customers in the store looking at furniture.

As soon as Song Sanniang and her companions entered the store, a waiter came forward to greet them attentively, "What kind of furniture would you like to pick out?"

"Excuse me, is Master Tan here? I was introduced by Master Hong Yuan.

Our shop needs to customize a batch of tables, chairs and benches, and we would like to ask Master Tan to take a look. "Song Sanniang asked politely,

"Please wait a moment. I will go and ask the master to come." The waiter said after hearing what Song Sanniang said.

"Okay, thank you for your help," the waiter said. It was the first time that a customer was so polite to him, so he quickly ran to find Master Tan.

"Master, a customer wants you to help make furniture. He said that Master Hong Yuan introduced him to us." The waiter was a little more casual in front of Master Tan and said with a smile,

"Oh? Let's go then." Master Tan didn't say anything more and followed the waiter out the door.

Master Tan talked to Song Sanniang for a few words and learned about the situation. Then the group sat down at the table where Master Tan was entertaining guests. The waiter served tea and left.

"Miss Song, please tell me slowly, what do you want to order?" Master Tan took out a pen and ink and began to write down.

"First, I want to order two beds. These beds are different from the ones we usually sleep on.

To make a bunk bed, there is a lower bed and an upper bed.

A small ladder is installed between the two beds, and you can use the ladder to get to the upper bed.”

Song Sanniang was worried that she didn't explain it clearly, so she gestured with her hands.

When Master Tan heard her say this, his eyes lit up.

"Miss Song, this is a good idea, why didn't we think of it before?

This way, guests with many children at home can use this bed and the children can sleep more comfortably. "

After saying this, he clenched his right fist and kept hitting the left hand board, repeating this action.

The waiter saw this and stepped forward to say with a smile, "Don't mind, dear guests. This is what happens when our boss wants to do something. It's not intentional to neglect you."

Song Sanniang smiled and said, "It's okay." Master Tan was also brought back to his senses by the waiter's words. He quickly drew the work that had just taken shape in his mind on paper.

Song Sanniang also watched him write. His brushstrokes were delicate and accurate, but he was not slow at all.

With a simple outline, a simple bunk bed is depicted.

"Miss Song, do you think this is the case?"

Song Sanniang had been watching him draw, so she replied, "Master Tan's drawing is very good, it's like this, but I want to put the escalator at the head of the bed.

Then the steps of the escalator are made into drawers to store things, and two large drawers are also made under the lower bunk bed to store clothes or other sundries.

It would be best if the ladder could be made movable so that it can be placed at the head or foot of the bed.”

After listening to Song Sanniang's description, Master Tan looked at her deeply, then picked up his pen and began to add drawers and escalators on the paper. Song Sanniang also made her own suggestions from time to time and modified it to what she wanted.

In this way, a bunk bed with storage space and a ladder that met Song Sanniang's requirements was designed.