RPAGF Chapter 150 Discussing how to plan a house
Chapter 150 Discussing how to plan a house
The night falls and the stars are like diamonds.
The silvery moonlight poured down.
Su Panpan returned home under the moonlight.
"Woof woof woof..." The vixen's cheerful barking broke the tranquility of the night.
It rushed out like an arrow, jumped and spun at Su Panpan's feet, pounced on her affectionately, and wagged its tail like a rattle.
Qin Mu and several children also heard the noise and walked out of the house holding bowls.
"Mom, where have you been? Second aunt is calling you to eat." Qin Mu asked, looking up.
Su Panpan replied with a smile: "I have already had dinner at Erniu's house, you guys go and have some!" Then she turned and walked into the kitchen.
The kitchen was still filled with a faint smell of fireworks, and the moonlight shone through the window onto the stove.
She packed a plate of pumpkin pie and brought it to Shen Ru's house.
"Third Aunt." Linlin and Sisi called out obediently.
Shen Ru took the plate and said enthusiastically, "Pan Pan, eat quickly."
Qin Youwen also stood up and got bowls and chopsticks for Su Panpan.
Su Panpan waved her hand: "I had dinner at Erniu's house and gave them some pumpkin pie."
"Then try some dishes." Qin Youwen still handed the bowl and chopsticks to Su Panpan.
Su Panpan smiled, sat down at the table, and chatted with them about family matters for a while. Time passed quickly as they talked and laughed.
Then she stood up and said, "It's getting late. We have to get up early to go to town tomorrow. I'll take the children back to rest."
The moonlight shines through the window, casting a silvery glow on the ground.
The children gradually fell asleep, breathing evenly, and then she blew out the oil lamp and slowly fell asleep in the moonlight.
In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight shines into the house through the gaps in the window, forming golden rays of light, and dust flies in the light.
Birds are singing on the branches, and their clear songs awaken the sleeping village.
Su Panpan got up early and prepared breakfast for the children.
Wisps of smoke rose from the kitchen chimney, intertwining with the morning mist.
Erniu and Shen Ru soon arrived at Panpan's house.
After saying goodbye to the children, Su Panpan and the other two packed up their things and set off in a ox cart.
Under the old tree at the entrance of the village, dewdrops rolled on the leaves, reflecting colorful light.
When they arrived in the town, Su Panpan and her group put down their luggage and immediately rushed to the open space.
Su Panpan was both excited and a little nervous. After all, building a house is a big deal whether in modern times or in ancient times.
Four craftsmen had been waiting in the open space for a long time. They gathered together, gestured on the ground with their fingers, and discussed the design plan in a low voice.
Craftsman Lao Zhang frowned, scratched his head and said, "In my opinion, we should open a big window here to let the sun shine in and make it brighter."
Old Li shook his head slightly and retorted: "Although the big windows are good, the cold wind blows in in winter, and it is worrying to keep warm." As he said that, he squatted down, picked up a branch and drew a diagram on the ground.
The sunlight fell gently on them, and the shadows on the ground swayed gently with their discussion.
The footsteps of Su Panpan and his group disturbed the concentrating craftsmen, and they all looked up.
Craftsman Wang smiled, revealing his uneven teeth: "You're finally here!"
Su Panpan smiled lightly and nodded, and quickly said, "Thank you for your hard work, masters, for arriving so early."
As he spoke, he walked towards the craftsmen, his eyes fixed on the open space, thinking about what the house would look like.
Craftsman Zhao dusted himself off and stood up: "Then let's start discussing how to design it." Everyone nodded in agreement.
Su Panpan cleared her throat and said, "I want to incorporate the three vegetable plots next to it, leaving a small area for growing vegetables. The yard needs to be spacious, the kitchen needs to be large enough, and the living room should be of a regular size. I'll also plan out six rooms, one for each of the four children, one for me, and one for a guest room. I'll also build a warehouse next to the kitchen, and a bathroom."
"What is a bathroom?" Several masters looked at each other, none of them had heard of this word.
"Oh, it's the toilet. I heard the caravan that came here before say so, so I learned to call it that." Su Panpan explained guiltily.
Craftsman Zhang stroked his chin with his hand and laughed heartily, "I see. We are quite ignorant."
"This yard needs to be designed to be bigger, and the rooms need to be carefully planned." After the craftsman Lao Li finished speaking, he walked to the center of the open space and began to measure it. The others also quickly followed.
Everyone followed Lao Li to the center of the open space. Su Panpan also hurried to follow, her eyes full of anticipation.
As they walked, Craftsman Zhang said, "The kitchen stove must be positioned properly so that it can be ventilated and smoke can be dispersed without letting smoke get into the house." He marked the approximate position on the ground with his feet.
Su Panpan nodded and said, "Master, you're right. The stove needs to be well designed. And as for the toilet, do the masters have any good ideas?"
Craftsman Wang scratched his head and said, "If this toilet is just for toilets and simple washing, the drainage must be done properly. I've seen people in Qingningzhou use ceramic pipes to divert the sewage from toilets to a distant place. I wonder if this is feasible for us?"
Su Panpan thought for a moment and replied, "This method sounds good, but I don't know if it's difficult to do and how much it will cost."
Craftsman Zhao continued, "If you want to save some money, you can build the sanatorium slightly lower down and dig a small pit to drain the water, but that might create some odor. Or we could try making a simple filter and place it where the water drains."
Su Panpan's eyes lit up. "Master, this is a good idea. What about the layout of the room? Would it be better to keep the room warmer if the windows were smaller?"
Old Li stopped, looked around and said, "We can make some movable window sashes that can be opened when the weather is warm and closed when the weather is cold."
Su Panpan pondered over it and felt that it made sense. She then said, "Should we dig a well in this yard? It would make it more convenient to use water."
Old Zhang smiled and said, "Of course. With a well, washing clothes, cooking, and watering are all convenient. But the location of the well is also important. We have to find a suitable place."
Everyone started discussing the location of the well. Some said that it would be fine in the corner of the yard, while others said that it would be more convenient to use water if it was closer to the kitchen.
The sun was still shining, and discussions were heard one after another. The outline of a house gradually became clear through everyone's communication.
"Master, I also want to dig a cellar. This way I can store perishable foods and preserve fruits and vegetables. This will make the wine more flavorful. I can also store ice cubes in the winter and make iced drinks next summer."
Su Panpan's proposal made the craftsmen's eyes light up, and they admired her meticulous consideration.
Old Zhang was the first to nod in agreement: "Digging a cellar is a good idea. It can preserve the freshness and store the wine, and it can also store ice in the winter. It's a win-win situation."
"Indeed, the location of the cellar must be chosen well. It must be cool and dry, and ventilation must be considered to prevent mildew." Craftsman Zhao also agreed.
Craftsman Wang raised a practical question: "The entrance to the cellar should be hidden so as not to affect the overall beauty of the courtyard, but it should also be easy to enter and exit."