Chapter 536 - 534 Assigning New Houses
Everyone dispersed to attend to their tasks. Ever since Wang Laozhu was forced to take out his private savings, his mood had been very low. Moreover, after overhearing his daughter-in-law and sons privately complaining that it was his indulgence that allowed the Sun Family to take advantage, he became even more silent.
He buried himself in furniture making every day and barely spoke a word about household matters.
Today, after Old Granny Zhang had said so much, he just listened in silence and didn’t utter a single word.
Once the two carpenters had taken the measurements and inquired about Song Chongjin’s requirements, they became excited upon hearing that he wanted the received Padauk and Rosewood to be used for the furniture.
They seldom had the chance to work with such fine wood, and now that the opportunity had come, they couldn’t contain their joy.
After discussing furniture styles with Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu, and estimating the wood, they concluded they had just enough for a wardrobe, two chests, a dressing table, and a jewelry box.
The rest would have to be made of pine or cypress wood.
After reaching a decision, the two carpenters worked from dawn till dusk at the new house every day.
In no time, the last tile was placed on the new house, marking its full completion.
Another string of firecrackers was set off to celebrate, Master Chiang and his team were treated to a meal, and their wages were settled.
Apart from the two carpenters, Master Chiang and his team were eager to return home, having not been back for nearly a month. Now that their wages were paid, and everyone’s purse was full, they all couldn’t wait to get back to their families.