Transmigrated into a Grandpa, Embracing the Laid-Back Life

Chapter 60: Work Handover

Su Ming stacked the last batch of split firewood neatly and heard footsteps approaching from outside the courtyard gate, along with a somewhat awkward greeting.

"Su Ming."

Su Ming turned his head and saw Zhao Dequan with a beaming smile, and Zhao Rui trailing behind him with a face full of reluctance.

Zhao Dequan's laughter was booming and hearty, while Zhao Rui, following him, wore an expression of utter unwillingness.

Su Shan hurriedly wiped his hands on his clothes and went forward to greet them. "Village Chief, sir, what brings you here today? Please, come inside and sit. Chuntao, go pour some water!"

"Ah, don't trouble yourself!" Zhao Dequan waved his large hand, stopping Wang Chuntao who was about to head to the kitchen.

Zhao Dequan's gaze swept around the courtyard, from the drying vegetables to the firewood pile in the corner, and finally, landed precisely on that corner of the backyard.

There, a large pot, a stone mill, and wooden barrels were all arranged, with a few scraps of failed paper from experiments tossed beside them.

The afternoon sunlight was just right. One of the palm-sized paper scraps was flipped over by the wind, and its surface actually shimmered with a delicate, warm, and smooth luster.

That sheen was worlds apart from the rough, yellowish, even grass-fiber-laden paper produced in the workshop.Zhao Dequan's steps paused for a moment, his eyes lingering on that scrap of paper for a full two breaths.

you left

Su Ming's mind, carrying a sense of urgency that reveled in watching the drama

to the workshop. Steady, don't panic, don't panic

He just silently stepped to Su Yang's side, lowered his eyelids, and assumed the respectful posture of a junior listening

his face still wearing a genial smile as if he had merely

directed at Su Ming. "I heard Xiao Ming is going to study in town? That's wonderful! Our Su Family Village hasn't produced a proper scholar going to the

Shan gave an honest smile, rubbing his hands together. "The child is

is that fooling around?" Zhao Dequan's face turned stern. "Matters of

paper-making workshop won't run into any major problems, will it? After all, the formula was something you found, and you've been overseeing the work in

Here it comes!

Su Ming's heart tightened.

a warning and a probe. Disciple, use the script we rehearsed! Shift the blame...

you jest. I'm just someone who reads books all day, what do I know about craftsmanship? All the intricacies of paper-making were figured out by my Second Brother through trial after trial. He's skillful with his hands, and a steady person, soaking in

will only run better than before. Moreover, my brother recently pulled me along to try and

and completely absolving himself, perfectly

this, Su Yang's face flushed slightly red, and he quickly waved his hands. "No, no, it was all Xiao Ming

at this, just look!" Zhao Dequan pointed at the Su brothers and laughed heartily at Su Shan. "Shanzi, your two sons, one has the brains,

Ming, I heard yesterday that Xiao Ming is going to study in town. I thought about it all night and decided