RPAGF Chapter 154 Finalize the Design Plan
Chapter 154 Finalize the Design Plan
Su Panpan poured another basin of water and demonstrated it again.
She looked up and saw the reactions of several craftsmen.
Craftsman Wang opened his mouth wide, his eyes as big as bells. He reached out to touch the flowing water, as if he couldn't believe his eyes.
"This...can this really work?" he asked stutteringly.
Craftsman Zhao frowned, squatting down and carefully observing the junction between the water flow and the bamboo trough, as if pondering the principle behind it. His fingers lightly touched the water flow, then quickly retracted, as if afraid of being burned.
Craftsman Li looked incredulous. He scratched his head and muttered, "This...how can this be so simple?" His eyes switched back and forth between the model and Su Panpan, obviously trying to digest this new concept.
Craftsman Zhang stood straight, his eyes full of admiration.
He didn't say anything, but just looked at Su Panpan deeply, then nodded, as if to say: "This girl is really a genius."
Shen Ru and Erniu stood aside. Shen Ru's eyes were wide open and she covered her mouth with her hands. She was obviously shocked by the ingenuity of the model.
She turned to look at Erniu and found that Erniu was also surprised. His mouth was slightly open, as if he wanted to say something, but couldn't speak.
Su Panpan looked at their expressions and felt a little proud in her heart, but she didn't show it. She just said simply: "This is the principle of flush toilets. Simple, right?"
Their eyes began to show shock and admiration. This simple model actually demonstrated the working principle of the flush toilet so intuitively.
"This is amazing, Miss Su, how did you come up with this idea?" Master Wang exclaimed, his voice full of admiration.
Craftsman Zhao couldn't help but nod. "Although this model is simple, it allows us to understand it at a glance. It's really ingenious."
Craftsmen Li and Zhang also expressed their agreement, their eyes full of admiration for Su Panpan.
Shen Ru and Er Niu stood aside, their eyes wide open, completely attracted by the model. Shen Ru couldn't help but exclaimed: "Pan Pan, you are really amazing. I have never seen such an amazing model."
Erniu also agreed: "Yes, this is like magic, it's hard to believe."
Su Panpan looked at their shocked and admiring expressions, and a sense of accomplishment surged in her heart.
Su Panpan knew that once she made this model and demonstrated it this way, the craftsmen would finally understand how a flush toilet worked.
Now, when they build houses in the future, these people will have a clear idea and know how to start.
The craftsmen, Su Panpan, Erniu and Shen Ru returned to the open space and continued to discuss the house planning issues.
After a few days, the design and planning of all aspects of the house were finally implemented.
"Madam Su, then we can start construction tomorrow."
"Great! The construction is finally about to begin." Su Panpan's face was filled with a bright smile, and her eyes were sparkling with excitement.
Her hands trembled slightly, and her heart was full of longing for the future.
She turned to look at Shen Ru and Erniu, only to see that Shen Ru was also grinning from ear to ear.
Shen Ru excitedly took Su Panpan's hand, her eyes full of joy: "Just thinking about it really makes me look forward to it."
Su Panpan held Shen Ru's hand tightly and nodded, "Yes, Second Aunt. You and Erniu have worked hard during this period."
At this time, the craftsmen on the side also had happy expressions on their faces, with anticipation glimmering in their eyes.
Some masters touched their chins and nodded slightly, as if they were imagining what the house would look like after it was built; some masters held their hands on their chests, with gratified smiles on their faces, proud to be involved in such a meaningful project.
Erniu excitedly shouted, "Haha, this place is going to be a different place in the future."
Su Panpan smiled and said to Erniu and the craftsmen, "I'll have to ask everyone to take more care of us in the future, especially the craftsmen."
Craftsman Li, standing nearby, raised his chin slightly, his expression full of confidence as he spoke loudly, "Of course. Madam Su, don't worry while we work. We're not boasting, but no one who builds houses within a few miles has anything bad to say about us. Otherwise, Old Man Zhang and Boss Zhou wouldn't have recommended us to you."
The other craftsmen nodded in response.
Afterwards, Su Panpan sat down with the craftsmen and carefully discussed some of the necessary building materials.
She explained in detail to the craftsmen the requirements for each material, from the type and quality standards of wood, to the specifications and color of bricks and stones, to the material and performance of tiles, explaining everything clearly.
She frowned slightly and said seriously, "The wood needs to be solid and durable fir, straight and tall, with clear grain. There must be no rotten spots, let alone signs of insect infestation. The bricks must be regular and thick, with a uniform color for blue bricks and a tight texture for red bricks. And the tiles must be high-quality pottery, with a smooth and fine surface and bright colors, able to withstand the baptism of wind and rain without fading or cracking. The lime must be fine and pure, and when used to paint the walls, it must be smooth and even, giving people a comfortable visual experience."
After hearing Su Panpan's request, the craftsmen nodded to show that they understood.
One of the experienced craftsmen spoke first, "Madam Su, building a house requires not only the materials you just mentioned, but also sturdy beams. Ideally, thick elm wood is hard and strong enough to support the roof. Furthermore, pine can be used for the rafters; it's lightweight and durable. The stones used for the foundation must be large bluestones to ensure a stable foundation. And the rammed earth needs to be sticky loess mixed with lime. This is used to compact the foundation and build the walls, making them exceptionally strong. When we build the house, we'll use a sturdy wooden rammer, with several people working together to tamp the earth down, one tamp at a time, to ensure a solid foundation."
Another craftsman continued, "The roof tiles shouldn't be neglected either. Choose the exquisite lotus-patterned ones; they're both beautiful and protect the eaves. And for the door sills, use jujube wood; it's dense and durable. The soil shouldn't be sloppy, either; it needs to be sticky loess mixed with some glutinous rice juice for extra firmness. Also, tools like saws, planes, and ink fountains need to be prepared."
Craftsman Li added, "By the way, Madam Su, we have to choose the right nails. The iron nails need to be thick and strong, not prone to bending or rusting, so they can hold the wood together firmly. And the oil paper for the windows needs to be thick and airtight. If we add window screens made of fine silk, they will let in light, block the wind, and keep out mosquitoes. We have a small hammer specifically for hammering nails, which is precise and powerful."