Chapter 2086: 2083: Bold Undertaking

Capítulo 2086: Chapter 2083: Bold Undertaking

Hearing Lu Chuan say he would take the two to meet the other stewards, the father and son dared not delay. They quickly smoothed out their tattered clothes and hurriedly followed.

“Greetings to the Second Manager.” Li Mingde, pulling Li Shuang along, saluted Ye Muyu.

Ye Muyu was quite approachable: “No need for formalities, please sit down.”

“I heard that Master Li has worked at the kiln factory for ten years and probably has quite a good skill in kiln work.” Ye Muyu first wanted to understand their situation.

Master Li only sat on half the stool and, hearing this, cupped his hands: “To be honest with you, Second Manager, I have indeed worked at the kiln factory for ten years but only assisted for eight years. It was only in the last two years that I started hands-on work, but I am not as skilled as those master craftsmen. My son has mostly assisted and focused on pottery, but he hasn’t had much experience in firing ceramics.”

Precisely because he cared about this job, it was clear this family was no ordinary people. Li Mingde dared not provoke them and honestly confessed, though he actually didn’t have much confidence left in his heart.

Li Shuang’s cheeks were even reddened with shame.

But he still wanted this job and looked at Ye Muyu with yearning in his eyes.

“So, both of you can make pottery?” Ye Muyu wasn’t disappointed by this answer, as craftsmen skilled in firing ceramics were either absorbed into the Official Kiln.

Or recruited by some Private Kilns.

In those days, skills were not easily passed on.

She initially wanted to find someone with some experience in this area.

“Yes, yes.” Li Mingde nodded.

“That will do. I’ve been worried recently, wanting to fire some flat ceramics to pave roads, so it’s just an attempt. You two just need to do your best.”

Ye Muyu naturally wouldn’t directly bring out the cement instructions.

Instead, she needed to find a reason to research.

Upon hearing this, Li Mingde instinctively wanted to wave his hand: “It’s impossible. Ceramics are so fragile. How could they be used to pave roads? I fear they’d be crushed quickly. By then…”

Li Shuang also widened his eyes, feeling Ye Muyu’s words were truly eye-opening.

“Don’t worry, Master Li. I’ve considered the cost behind this. It is indeed a bit high, but we’re only experimenting. Even if it doesn’t work, firing some ceramics daily will offset the costs. Of course, to experiment definitely requires spending some silver, so Master Li, just brainstorm and boldly go for it.” Ye Muyu first stated her stance, reassuring Li Mingde and his son, “We need to first establish a kiln in the yard. As you’ve seen, it’s half-built now. Master Li, you’ll be responsible for directing everyone’s work to ensure the kiln is built well.”

“Once the kiln is built, we can try firing better ceramics.”

After Ye Muyu finished speaking, regardless of what the father and son thought, she had Lu Chuan take them away.

She tidied up and stood, preparing to head to the medical hall and return earlier in the afternoon to accompany Chu Heng and Nuanbao.

Liuye naturally followed her away.

Here.

Li Mingde’s hands trembled as he walked, his brows furrowed with worry.

Li Shuang curiously looked around, awed by Ye Muyu’s grand vision.

Due to his mother’s illness, and the kiln work had been lost for him and his father. Though they were skilled in farming afterward, all the earned silver was spent on medicine, and the family became increasingly strained.

In his eyes, even a few taels of silver was considered a fortune, but looking at the steward’s intentions of the residence, it was unbelievably ambitious, wanting to pave roads with ceramics.