Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
On another full moon night, Mo Wen and Erniu sat in the Pavilion sipping tea.
"Brother Erniu, I've been in the village for over a month now and plan to set off for Zhou Cheng soon."
"Haha! If my brother is leaving, I, as your elder brother, shouldn't insist on keeping you. But if you’re not in a hurry, why not stay in the village for another month?" Hearing that Mo Wen was leaving, Erniu was not surprised; instead, he burst into laughter, which took Mo Wen aback.
"Brother, there's no need for such a look. In truth, everyone in the village knows you will leave and they are reluctant to see you go. However, everyone understands that you are not someone who can settle for a small corner of the world, so to avoid hindering your future, they all hope you will depart. The reason I suggest you stay a bit longer is twofold: first, it’s the Village Chief's wish. He has been away recently and specifically instructed me to ensure you wait for his return before leaving; second, in two months’ time, the entire Empire will hold the Wu Hui. From the capital to the local areas, it will be organized everywhere. This once-in-a-decade event is something I’m sure you’ve never attended. If you leave now, by the time you reach Zhou Cheng, the Wu Hui will be over; lastly, as your elder brother, I have some personal matters to discuss with you." Erniu spoke frankly and laid everything out.
"Since my brother has been so straightforward, if I were to refuse again, it would seem pretentious."
"Haha! Good! Then it’s settled. You can stay here with peace of mind for a while. I have some matters I’d like to consult with you..." Communicating with an honest person was refreshingly straightforward. Erniu then shared his thoughts with Mo Wen. The issue arose because the village had run out of materials for crafting tools, yet there was a need for new implements. Recently, Mo Wen had introduced them to many novel and practical ideas. To solve the material shortage, Erniu had reluctantly sent a few resourceful villagers to nearby villages to trade some of their crafted tools. Unexpectedly, they returned with double the materials they had given away. Tasting this success, Erniu pondered whether this could be a way to earn wealth for their clan. With accumulated wealth, the villagers could enjoy better lives and provide more resources for nurturing the younger generation.
"This method is excellent; however, the craft of tool-making must not be shared outside our village. It’s not that I am narrow-minded; rather, this craft is not profound but if it spreads outside, you will lose your source of income. Moreover, these tools wear down over time; I believe we should also consider crafting some weapons like swords and knives..." After hearing Mo Wen's words, Erniu made up his mind to keep the techniques from Zaoqi Workshop and those taught by Er Gou Brother as village secrets.
"That’s just one aspect; additionally, we could renovate the base where the adventurers stay outside the village. Once our sisters become skilled enough in their crafts, we could open an inn there to provide meals for the adventurers. The income from that could rival what we earn from crafting tools..." Mo Wen shared his thoughts with Erniu one by one.
"My brother truly is remarkable! With this plan in place, resources for training the younger generation will be secured and each generation will grow stronger than the last; however, keeping the cooking skills secret might prove difficult."
"That’s simple enough; both ingredients and diners can see and taste what’s being prepared. The seasonings are what remain unseen—some can be ground into powder while others can be mixed into oil. Furthermore, there’s no need for secrecy; if anyone wants to learn, we can charge them a fee for instruction..."
Comment 0 Comment Count