RPAGF Chapter 151 Bathroom Design Encounters Obstacles
Chapter 151 Bathroom Design Encounters Obstacles
After hearing this, Su Panpan already had a rough plan in mind: "The cellar can be built next to the kitchen, with a hidden small door for entry, so that it is convenient to take out food. As for ventilation, a hidden vent can be installed on the top of the cellar. This will not affect the appearance while ensuring air circulation."
"The walls and ceiling of the cellar should be built with thick bricks and stones to prevent moisture from the ground from seeping in," Lao Li reminded.
The discussion continued, and everyone delved into every detail.
From the depth of the cellar to the depth of the well, from the layout of the rooms to the greening of the yard, every aspect has been carefully designed and planned.
She walked towards the area where she planned to build the toilet, tapped the ground with her foot, and said, "Masters, look at this place. I want to build an unprecedented toilet here."
Craftsman Zhang, who had been squatting on the ground fiddling with his tools, stood up upon hearing this. He stared at Su Panpan with a puzzled look on his face and asked, "Madam Su, what's so special about this toilet? It's just a matter of digging a hole and building a shed."
Su Panpan shook her head slightly, then smiled as she picked up a branch and drew a simple water channel diagram on the ground. She said, "Master Zhang, let's dig a channel slightly higher up nearby and let the water flow in from there and gather together. This water, using gravity, will flow down like a small waterfall, automatically flushing the toilet clean."
When Craftsman Wang heard this, his mouth dropped open, and he forgot to put down his hammer. He exclaimed, "What? Water flushes by itself? How is that possible? I've been a craftsman all my life, and I've never heard of such a strange thing."
Su Panpan looked at their shocked expressions and continued to explain calmly, "Master Wang, think about it, water flows to lower places. This is common sense. As long as we control the slope of the canal and the flow of water, it will definitely work."
At this time, Craftsman Li also came over, his eyes full of suspicion. He scratched his head and said, "Madam Su, even if the water can flow, can it flush it clean? What if it gets blocked?"
Su Panpan pointed to the drawing she had drawn and said patiently: "Master Li, I have considered the width and depth of this canal. The water flow will have a certain impact and will not be easily blocked." After hearing this, several craftsmen gathered together and whispered to each other, exclaiming in admiration from time to time.
Then, Su Panpan walked towards the planned location for the washroom, gestured with her hands in the air, and said, "Masters, I have another idea. I plan to bring a spring down from the mountain and build a place where water can be readily available for washing."
Craftsman Zhao frowned and asked in confusion, "It's not difficult to draw the spring water down, but how can we make it flow out at any time? Madam Su, please stop teasing us old men."
Su Panpan smiled and said, "Master Zhao, we can use bamboo to make pipes. We can open up the bamboo sections one by one and then connect them together. We can then lead the spring water from the mountain through the bamboo pipes and into a stone basin here. This way, as long as there is water on the mountain, water will flow out of this pipe at any time. We can also set up a mechanism so that we can wash our hands and face at any time."
Erniu opened his eyes wide, tugged at Shen Ru's sleeve, and whispered, "Auntie, water can come home like this by itself. I've never heard of this in my life."
Shen Ru was also surprised. She covered her mouth and said, "I think it's very novel too. Panpan's idea is really like a magic trick."
After hearing this, the craftsmen all stood still, as if they were under a spell.
Zhang the Craftsman's eyes widened. He circled around Su Panpan several times, looking her up and down, muttering, "Madam Su, what kind of ideas are you having? This bamboo can collect water and keep it flowing, ready for use at any time? This... this is simply unheard of!"
Craftsman Wang squatted on the ground, scratching his head and mumbling, "My head is almost spinning. What should I do?"
Craftsman Li and Craftsman Zhao looked at each other and saw deep shock and confusion in each other's eyes.
Su Panpan looked at them and felt a little proud in her heart, but she continued to explain to them in detail the principles and operation methods of each step.
The craftsmen gathered around her, touching their heads and looking at each other. The expressions on their faces gradually changed from the initial shock to curiosity and eagerness to try. The open space was filled with an atmosphere of novelty and excitement.
Su Panpan then went on to talk about the toilet flushing system: "The water channel that flushes the toilet also uses gravity. The channel must be built with a certain slope so that the water has enough force. It is discharged along the pre-dug underground drain and will not accumulate nearby."
Craftsman Zhang frowned and said, "Madam Su, this idea sounds clever, but in practice, what is the appropriate slope? And how do you control the water flow?"
Su Panpan tried hard to explain for a long time, and the craftsmen finally understood what it meant, but they were still confused about how to do it specifically.
Su Panpan said helplessly, "Then this bathroom... Oh, no, let's put this bathroom aside for now. I'll draw a design and make a model for you in the next few days. It will be clearer. Let's discuss something else first."
"Yeah, okay." Everyone responded.
Shen Ru came over and asked curiously, "Pan Pan, how did you come up with all these ideas? You feel like a strange person in a play."
"That's right, Panpan, you are so awesome. No one is as capable as you." Erniu nodded foolishly.
Su Panpan was amused, and the atmosphere on the scene was both novel and cheerful.
"Let's go back and discuss it first. It's already noon." Su Panpan said to everyone.
Su Panpan asked Erniu to take everyone back first. She and Shen Ru went to the market to buy some vegetables. They didn't even have time to buy vegetables in the morning and rushed here.
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In the rented yard, the craftsmen sat around the table.
Erniu enthusiastically put peanuts, melon seeds and hawthorn wine on the table.
"Ms. Su is really smart. I have never heard of the design of that bathroom." Craftsman Zhang picked up a peanut, peeled it, and said while eating.
Craftsman Wang took a sip of the fruit wine, smacked his lips and said, "That's right, it's about diverting water and using gravity. I have to think about it carefully."
"If this design can really succeed, it would be amazing. I have been doing craftsmanship for so many years, but I have never encountered such a difficult job." Craftsman Zhao nodded.
Craftsman Li also said: "That's right, but what Madam Su said seems to make some sense. Maybe it can really work."
"If we can accomplish this, not only Baoxing Town, but also the entire Qingning Prefecture, no, it should be the entire Xiayong Kingdom, we will be able to rank among the famous ones." Craftsman Wang said proudly.
Everyone was chatting with each other, admiring Su Panpan's brilliant ideas and feeling emotional about the challenging design task.