After I became a general, I went back to my hometown to farm

Chapter 25 Start Making Cards

◎Cheng Cheng thinks the two are a good match. ◎

Gu Zeyu used his big hands to rub the places where Cheng Cheng touched a few times, kneading very skillfully.

"How's the strength? Does your head still hurt?" Gu Zeyu asked him.

Cheng Cheng took Gu Zeyu's hand off, saying that it doesn't hurt anymore, and told him to go into the house quickly and not to stay here, probably Amu was suspicious, why did it take so long.

Gu Zeyu then entered the room and said hello to Cheng's father and mother. The two were a little surprised to see him come to their house, because they were actually not very familiar with Gu Zeyu, and they had only met a few times.

Although Gu Zeyu returned home this time, the battle was not big, but because the [-] mu of land was well-known, he was a very powerful man in the eyes of the villagers. In addition, his family ate meat from time to time and hired people to farm the land. , but throwing out a lot of money, it can be seen that the net worth is very rich.

The two of them are actually quite optimistic about this guy, and feel that apart from being a little old and too strong, there are no shortcomings, but they don't know why it is said that they are indifferent to the little brother.

But seeing him now, and hearing some conversations between him and his brother, I feel that the rumors are even more unbelievable.

So I greeted him happily, and asked Brother Cheng to pour hot tea for him to sit and talk.

Father Cheng exchanged pleasantries with Gu Zeyu, and asked him about the new crops.

Gu Zeyu naturally knew everything, and his expression was neither humble nor overbearing.

Father Cheng chatted with him for a while, and felt that Gu Zeyu had a bright future, his words and deeds were different from ordinary people, and he had unique views on some things.

I don't know why, but he was very attentive to him, and praised him as a very good carpenter, and he was the best carpenter in ten miles and eight towns. This made Father Cheng very happy, and almost wanted to worship Gu Zeyu, saying But I met someone who knew my craft.

Gu Zeyu was frightened at this moment, so he quickly changed the subject, saying that he was his nephew, how could he talk about brothers with him, besides, what he said was right, it was the truth, Father Cheng, your craftsmanship It's really good, the details are handled well, and there are no glitches.

Now Father Cheng smiled and wrinkled his face even more, and said: "You still have a good eye, last time I made a table for old Liu Tou, he actually said that I am not good at craftsmanship, not as good as Lao Wang from the next village, this is true. Open your eyes and talk nonsense, if you think I'm not good at craftsmanship, why do you ask me to make it for him every time you make something?"

He thought he knew everything and said: "I know, he's duplicity, isn't he just trying to let me lower the price by saying that I'm not good at workmanship or that I don't do well?"

Gu Zeyu really didn't know which one was better, Father Cheng or Old Wang next door, but in his heart, Father Cheng must be better, so he echoed: "Abo Cheng, it must be because your craftsmanship is better, it doesn't matter Everyone in our village recognizes it."

Cheng Cheng wanted to laugh when he heard the two of them talking, they just praised each other, one person praised, the other praised, the two of you came and chatted happily.

But he couldn't bear it anymore, he purposely 'coughed' twice, and seeing that he was attracting everyone's attention, he said to Gu Zeyu: "Brother Gu, don't you have something to ask my father for help? Why didn't I see you mention it?"

Gu Zeyu used Huatou to express his request, "Cheng Abo, I came this time to ask you to make me something called a card. It was supposed to be made of cardboard, but there is no cardboard, so I want you to try it out with wood."

Father Cheng naturally agreed, and acted directly, saying: "Come on, Zeyu boy, let's go to my workshop, and you can tell me in detail how to make this calling thing."

Gu Zeyu naturally agreed, so he walked to Cheng Abo's side, ready to follow him to the workshop.

Cheng Cheng didn't want to, he also wanted to watch the card making process, so he said to his father: "Father, I want to go too."

Father Cheng has always loved his brother very much, seeing that he wanted to go, he naturally agreed.

"Okay, you go too, you, you just like to join in the fun, and I don't know who you followed?"

"I'm definitely up to you, father, you are also interested in cards and want to make them."

Cheng Cheng said with a smile.He himself is a very curious brother, likes new things, and likes to explore.

And I heard from Eminem that when my father was young, he was also a curious man who always wanted to go out and make a living. Later, because of his livelihood, he still learned the craft of a carpenter and became a carpenter for people in ten miles and eight villages. Some commonly used furniture, such as tables, cabinets and so on.

This is not just following my father.

The three of them turned into Father Cheng's workshop. There was a lot of wood piled up in this room, and there was a large open space, which was used to make some small furniture. If it was big furniture, Father Cheng made it directly in the backyard. It is only there that it can be used.

Father Cheng led the two of them to the front of the pile of wood, carefully picked out the wood with his hands, and picked it up from time to time to have a look.

He asked: "Zeyu, how big is the card?"

Gu Zeyu carefully stated the size and number.

"We need to make 54 pieces of wood. The wood pieces should be very thin and can be held in the hand. The length is about five fingers, and the width is about three fingers."

Cheng Cheng also asked his father, "Father, you have to be as thin as you can. I heard from Brother Gu that a deck of cards requires three or four people to play. If the average score is average, one person has to get eighteen cards." As for the cards, they are too thick to hold in two hands."

Father Cheng said, "No problem. I'll spend a little more time. It's more than enough for you to hold eighteen cards in one hand."

It's just that it takes some effort to make it thin, but anyway, the most important thing he lacks is time.

While talking, Father Cheng found a few pieces of wood.

He asked Gu Zeyu, "Is it okay to make cards with these few pieces?"

Gu Zeyu could tell at a glance that this was already a middle-grade material, so it was naturally acceptable.

He said: "Of course, Uncle, you can do it."

Father Cheng took a piece of wood and started to make it. First, he fixed the piece of wood, then compared it with a square, and drew traces with ink sticks. He divided a piece of wood into eight equal parts, all of which were rectangular. Then use a saw to saw off the eight equal parts, and then saw the other part from the middle, take the sawed half, and start to polish and polish it. When you think it is thin enough, show it to Gu Zeyu. Is it possible to do this?

Gu Zeyu felt that it was still not thin enough, and it was quite heavy if he held it. It would definitely not be easy to hold for playing cards, so he said: "Abo, this won't work, it has to be thinner."

Cheng Cheng was a little unhappy. His father had been working on this card for so long, why couldn't he?Cheng Cheng felt that it was thin enough.He looked at Gu Zeyu and asked him, "Brother Gu, is it okay? This is already the thinnest piece of wood I've ever seen."

Gu Zeyu explained: "This poker card should be made of hard paper, so it is very thin, that is, it is several times thicker than ordinary paper, so that we can easily hold a dozen or so cards in our hands at once, draw cards, and play. The cards are easier."

He said again: "Uncle, why don't you let me grind it for you? I'm very strong, and you just need to saw the wood off."

Father Cheng didn't believe it, and looked at Gu Zeyu suspiciously, but he thought about it, and said: "It's okay to let you try it, but ah, grinding wood chips requires a little bit of skill, you guess? It can't be done."

Father Cheng felt that Gu Zeyu just wanted to work for him for a while, and it would be unacceptable to leave it all to him.

Gu Zeyu took the wooden board and began to grind it. He was really strong. After a few times of grinding, the wood chips were ground out. After a while, a piece of wood was almost polished, not to mention, it became thinner again. .

Cheng Cheng was surprised and said: "Brother Gu, you really know this. The wood chips have become thinner, so this thickness is okay."

"Just polish it smoother." Gu Zeyu replied, then picked up another object, and began to polish the wood chip. This time, the more delicate method made the wood chip look like it had been waxed.

Father Cheng also felt that Gu Zeyu polished it quite well, so he was relieved to leave the polishing to Gu Zeyu.

He quickly sawed out the other 53 pieces of wood, and then the two of them did it together, which was also faster.

Cheng Cheng saw that the two cooperated well, so he didn't bother. He couldn't help here, so he went out to find his mother, and the two of them did some needlework together.

Seeing Cheng Cheng come out of the workshop, Liu Amu asked him with a smile, "Why did you come out? How is the card doing?"

Cheng Cheng thought for a while and said, "Both of them have gotten used to it, one is sawing and the other is grinding, and they cooperate very well."

Liu Amu was surprised: "Zeyu still does this?"

Cheng Cheng took out half-finished shoes from the basket, and for some reason said proudly: "Brother Gu knows a lot of things, don't underestimate him."

Liu Amu joked: "Do you still know what he can do? Do you still speak for him?"

Liu Amu was a little strange, since when did my brother get acquainted with Gu Zeyu?

Cheng Cheng denied it, and he said, "Em, I just said it casually, but I don't really know him very well."

He changed the subject and said, "Don't talk about it, I'm going to make shoes. I'll concentrate on doing it today. Maybe I can finish this shoe before dark."

Liu Amu's doubts are even bigger now. Brother Cheng is not telling the truth, and has learned to change the subject, but he wants to laugh a little. I don't know if the more he wants to cover it up, the more he can't cover it up?

Liu Amu saw her brother's flustered eyes, and the action of getting the needle several times but failed to get it right. This is not self-inflicted, brother Cheng is so cute.

"It's fine if you don't want to say it, but don't tell me that you like him, kid Zeyu is not suitable for you."

Liu Amu warned her brother that what he said was only what he thought in his heart. Gu Zeyu is not an ordinary person. He probably wants to marry the daughter of a rich family in the town or county. The girl and brother in the upper village.

Besides, my brother is pure and lively by nature, what he needs is a man who loves him and loves him, preferably the kind who is afraid of his wife, so that my brother can take the initiative and live a happy life.

Cheng Cheng didn't answer his mother, and directly lowered his head to make shoes. He was a little confused, and he didn't know what he was thinking. Now that he was pointed out by Ah Mu, he was a little unconvinced. Why did he say that Brother Gu was not suitable for him? together.

He felt that he was quite beautiful, and Gu Zeyu was also quite handsome, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a strong body. They looked okay when standing together, and they were a good match.

Also, Brother Gu is not very good at cooking, but cooking by himself is delicious and complementary.

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