Chapter 513 - 511 Timber
Wang Yongzhu nodded. "And what about the timber and tiles?" she asked.
"The tiles are from a kiln factory more than a dozen miles away. They specialize in those blue roof tiles, and they have only two kilns, not that big. If we hurry, they should be able to supply us. There’s another kiln factory outside the town that makes those bright red tiles. They look pretty and auspicious, but unfortunately, they’re all pre-ordered and can’t spare the capacity to make ours. I’ve settled on the blue tiles," Song Chongjin said, glancing at Wang Yongzhu.
The people nearby, through Master Chiang’s hands, mostly preferred the red tiles, finding them attractive and auspicious. A glance at the rooftops would show a striking red, quite eye-catching!
Song Chongjin was worried that Wang Yongzhu might also favor the red tiles, yet he had chosen blue, so he proceeded with caution.
Wang Yongzhu smiled. "The blue tiles are just fine. The red ones are too ostentatious for my taste," she said.
Relieved, Song Chongjin continued, "As for the lumber, we are near Dahei Mountain, where we lack for nothing in terms of timber. I heard from my uncle that the family has long been prepared with the wood needed for Fourth Brother and your marriage. Some time ago, when they were talking about building the house, my uncle had also scouted for beams in the mountains, but we need a lot and it’s not quickly gathered. Not to mention, the timber from the shops outside can be problematic not only in quality, but also in transport. So I was thinking, why not just pay the villagers to buy it? It would be cheaper, and it would let them profit some, reducing the complaints from the gossipers."
From what he said, Song Chongjin had already been briefed on the village rumors of the past few days upon his return.
But it was a good idea. Nowadays, in Qilidun, who didn’t have some timber stored away? Those who couldn’t use it immediately could sell it to the Wang Family—an effortless business. After selling, they could go cut more next spring.
After some thought, Wang Yongzhu summoned Wang Yonggui and entrusted this task to him.