Chapter 334: How to Cooperate (Second Update)_1
"Okay, three days should be just about right," Yang Rulin nodded, then pulled out a new property deed and handed it over, "Although we previously said we’d give you the house, it wasn’t officially transferred. These past few days, our great-grandfather had Lizheng make a trip to the county office to change the homeowner to Xiaofeng, so now your residence is legitimate."
Yang Ruxin took the deed and glanced at it, noting that it not only detailed the house’s condition but also clearly stated the ownership of the surrounding land, which was very comprehensive. This clearly indicated that the old man had completely accepted her approach.
"Additionally, my main reason for coming this time is about this table," Yang Rulin said, glancing at Yang Ruxin, "What I want to say is... I... I want to use your blueprints to make and sell this kind of table... Of course, I won’t use them for free, we can collaborate..."
"Brother Rulin, then tell me, how shall we collaborate?" Yang Ruxin smiled. She knew her shrewd great uncle wouldn’t let such a profitable opportunity pass by.
In this era, craftspeople were basically of two kinds: one was contracted by wealthy families, and the other was independent craftsmen; the Yang Family was the latter.
Although Yang the elder’s craftsmanship was good, it was barely enough to maintain a livelihood, as villagers rarely needed new furniture. Even when they needed some simple pieces, everyone had some carpentry skills and could nail together some wood themselves—why would they pay for it?
Wealthy households usually had their own craftsmen, and unless they were short-handed, they wouldn’t typically look outside for craftsmen.
When he was young, Yang the elder had served as a bonded servant for a wealthy family, but later, due to wars and upheavals, he left his master’s home and returned to Dapu East Village.