The next day, the morning light slowly tore open the curtain of night like a thread. After enjoying a simple but warm breakfast, Zhang Mingyi, carrying a book box and with a thirst for knowledge, took brisk steps and set out for the school.

At the same time, Zhang Laoer and his family were riding in a carriage that was simply yet elegantly decorated. With the first ray of light from the rising sun, their hearts seemed to have flown across thousands of mountains and rivers, and they were eager to return home. The familiar and warm Wuli Village seemed to be waving before them.

The sunlight shines through the sparse clouds, dappled onto the construction site of the villa, giving the busy scene a golden coat.

Under such light, Mr. Zhang's figure appears particularly solemn. His eyes are sharp and focused. He is meticulously supervising every detail of the pavilion's construction. Every corner embodies his hard work and expectations.

At this moment, the sound of light footsteps broke the tranquility of the construction site. Xiao Youniang ran back to the villa like an elf jumping in the spring breeze, full of laughter and vitality.

Her appearance was like a stream of clear spring water, which instantly softened Mr. Zhang's serious face, and his eyes were full of doting and love for his granddaughter.

"Grandpa, come and take a look! I have specially measured the foundation of this pavilion. It is spacious enough to easily place ten banquet tables during summer banquets, and there is still room for guests to walk around freely!"

There was excitement and anticipation in Xiao Youniang's eyes, as if she had already seen the lively scene of the future banquet.

Zhang Laoye had a faint smile on his face, but his eyes passed by Youniang and quietly fell on Zhang Laoer who was carefully checking the progress of the workshop not far away. He secretly wondered: What new ideas is this clever girl turning in her head? Every one of her wonderful ideas always received unconditional support and encouragement from her parents.

Seeing this, Zhang Wuya gently moved to her grandfather's side, and her words revealed a rationality and maturity beyond her age: "Yes, Grandpa. Just as Youniang said, Ningshang Pavilion has not only opened a new clothing store, but its design style is also quite similar to ours. In order to continue to prosper the family business, we plan to launch a special snack in front of the school - wolf tooth potatoes, to attract more people and increase income. For this matter, I'll have to trouble you to take the time to help build a unique cart."

After hearing this, Mr. Zhang slowly put down the tools in his hands and frowned slightly, as if thinking about this new challenge: "Ningshang Pavilion has actually started to imitate our clothing style? The market competition is really getting more and more fierce."

"Indeed, Grandpa."

Zhang Wuya responded in a firm tone.

"Alas, in this case, the competition in the future will not only be Ningshang Pavilion, I am afraid that more clothing manufacturers will flood into the market."

Mr. Zhang sighed lightly, but then his tone became firm, "However, as long as I have time, I will definitely make the stroller that the children need myself."

Zhang Wuya took out a finely drawn blueprint from her exquisite handbag, which detailed the structure of the cart, especially the four ingeniously designed wheels. "Grandpa, please take a look at this design. Is the unique structure of these four wheels feasible? Can it be used in practice?"

Mr. Zhang took the drawing and examined it carefully.

Although the structure of the wheel was a bit complicated, his weathered but still flexible hands seemed eager to try it out.

"Give me ten days or half a month, and this cart will be ready."

Zhang Wuya was thinking in her mind, and it seemed that all the preparations were going on in an orderly manner: the design of the cart, the supply of potatoes, the selection of seasonings...

However, at the lunch table, as she held the hot meal in her hands, a key question suddenly flashed through her mind: "Father, mother, and grandfather, we seem to have overlooked the issue of containers for potatoes. We can't let customers bring their own bowls and plates, right? And this place is not like my hometown, where disposable tableware is readily available. It's too expensive to go out and buy bowls and plates. What should I do?"

Mr. Zhang pondered for a moment, and then a flash of inspiration flashed in his eyes: "This problem is not difficult to solve, but it will take some effort. I found that there is a lush bamboo forest on the hillside behind the villa. We can make use of natural resources."

Xiao Youniang's eyes lit up immediately, and she asked curiously, "Grandpa, do you mean that we should use bamboo to make bowls?"

"Yes, that's exactly what I think. We can use the toughness of bamboo to make delicate bamboo tubes, which can be used as bowls for potatoes and can also be used with bamboo sticks instead of chopsticks. It is both environmentally friendly and unique, and the cost can be effectively controlled."

Mr. Zhang's proposal quickly won the approval of Mr. Zhang.

“Spring is in full swing, and it’s time to explore and utilize the natural resources around the resort.”

Zhang Laoer was in deep thought, as if he had already foreseen that the bamboo forest would bring them unexpected conveniences and surprises.

Upon hearing this, Xu Liyun made arrangements quickly and decisively: "Okay, father, let's make this decision. Send Ding Yunfeng to cut bamboo in the afternoon, and tell Li Pozi and the others to be responsible for sawing bamboo tubes and making bamboo sticks. Make sure this work goes smoothly."

A kind smile appeared on Mr. Zhang's face, and his wrinkles seemed to be filled with wisdom and years of experience. He gently patted the cane in his hand and nodded approvingly: "Youniang, you are thoughtful and insightful. Go buy some necessary tableware and tools, so that in the afternoon I can show you how to turn these bamboos into treasures."

After lunch, Xiao Youniang's mind was like the warp and weft on a loom, with all kinds of thoughts intertwined.

She sat upright by the window, the sunlight shining through the window lattice onto her cheeks, reflecting a sense of determination.

The calculations in my mind surged like spring water: "We need to prepare the bowls and chopsticks that we usually use on weekdays. After all, the folding tables and chairs at home should also be put to use. In this way, if guests taste our food here, we can provide clean tableware. If they choose to take away, we can use those bamboo tubes that are both environmentally friendly and unique, and charge a reasonable takeaway fee to balance our costs. Otherwise, if we devote too much energy to bamboo products, wouldn't it be putting the cart before the horse and affect our fundamental clothing making?"

These ideas were like a breeze that blew away the dullness of summer and filled the air of the whole house with an atmosphere of discussion.

Xu Liyun put down the empty plate in her hand, stood up gracefully, and walked lightly towards the sofa in the living room.

She lazily leaned on the sofa, with a lazy and wise look in her eyes. She opened her red lips slightly and said slowly: "You Niang's suggestion does make sense. Why don't we try it first and see how it works?"

The next three days passed quickly like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, it was the day when Zhang Laoer returned from the blacksmith shop with a full load.

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