The heavens set sail from the courtyard

After selling his old furniture, Wang Gang started buying some wood to build thirty-six legs himself.

Yang Maixiang's father had connections and could source raw timber. Originally, Yang's father intended for Wang Gang to hire a carpenter to make furniture.

After thinking it over, Wang Gang decided, "Why waste that money? Wouldn't it be better to do it ourselves?"

He had learned carpentry in the "human world" before. Although he was not a master, making a set of simple furniture was a piece of cake for him.

Since the Liu family's yard was large, Wang Gang simply hauled the timber home and started construction as soon as he got off work.

Liu Yunchang found it particularly strange that his younger brother had borrowed a set of tools to make furniture.

"Hongchang, when did you learn carpentry?"

"Carpentry isn't difficult; you'll learn it after watching it a few times," Wang Gang said casually.

"Are you sure you can handle this? Don't waste such good timber." Wang Cuilan also felt that her youngest son was unreliable.

"Mom, watch carefully."

Wang Gang took out borrowed tools and built a small chair right under his family's noses.

Liu Yunchang was stunned by Wang Gang's skillful movements.

"You're really good at this!"

“It’s not something you can do just by having hands,” Wang Gang said without any modesty.

Wang Cuilan moved the chair over, tried sitting on it, and found it to be quite sturdy.

"Hongchang, if I had known you had this talent, I would have let you learn carpentry instead of cooking," Liu Yunchang sighed.

"Forget it. I'm just interested in carpentry and learning it for fun. It's better to learn to cook. As they say, even in a year of famine, cooks won't go hungry."

While working, Wang Gang chatted with his family. At first, his skills were a bit rusty, but gradually his memories came flooding back, and his movements became more and more nimble.

“Hongchang, the furniture at home is getting old. Since you have this skill, why don’t you make a new set for the house?” Wang Cuilan suggested.

“Sure! Anyway, Yang Maixiang’s father can get cheap timber, so let’s not favor one over the other. I’ll make a new set of furniture for their family too,” Wang Gang said with a smile.

"That's great," Wang Cuilan said with a smile.

Liu Yunchang glanced at his wife, who was looking eager to try.

"Hongchang, can you make another set? Your sister-in-law's family needs it too."

Wang Gang looked up at his sister-in-law Wu Xiaoying and nodded, saying, "No problem, but brother, you'll have to pay for the timber!"

Liu Yunchang laughed and scolded, "Would I let you suffer a loss? I'll pay for all the timber; all you have to do is provide the craftsmanship!"

Wang Gang gave an OK sign, leaving Liu Yunchang and the others completely bewildered.

What do you mean by making a three-sign?

"Oh, it's nothing, it just means I agree."

Wang Gang worked quickly and soon set up an octagonal table.

At this moment, Yang Maixiang arrived at the Liu family's house and was extremely surprised to see Wang Gang making furniture.

“Maixiang, my older brother and I have agreed to make a set of furniture for your family as well. You can ask your dad if he can get that much wood.”

"The timber should be fine," Yang Maixiang said with concern. "You work during the day and make furniture at night. Is your body able to handle it? Otherwise, let's find a carpenter!"
My dad said he'd contribute a thousand yuan to our wedding.

Wang Gang laughed and said, "Go back and thank your dad, but when we get married, how can we let our father-in-law pay for it? People will think I'm marrying into his family."

Wang Cuilan rolled her eyes at Wang Gang and said, "When you married He Wenhui, you didn't seem to care about what others were saying!"

"You really are my mother, always bringing up the most sensitive topics!" Wang Gang said speechlessly.

Wang Cuilan sneered, "Once Maixiang enters the family, you'd better treat her well. If Maixiang suffers even the slightest grievance, I won't let you off the hook."

Liu Yunchang also said, "Yes! Maixiang is so kind, she thinks of you in everything, you can't let her down."

Yang Maixiang's kindness to Wang Gang was evident to her family, who felt sorry for the young girl. Fortunately, Wang Gang was no longer the scoundrel Liu Hongchang from before; he would repay Yang Maixiang's kindness tenfold.

Wang Gang put down his tools, went back into the house to get a small red bag, and then went out into the yard.

"I've bought the gold ring. See if it fits." Wang Gang took out a gold ring from the small red bag.

Yang Maixiang blushed slightly and stretched out her left hand.

Wang Gang put the gold ring on Yang Maixiang's ring finger and found that the ring was a bit too big.

"Maixiang, you're too thin. The ring is a bit big. You should eat more meat in the future," Wang Gang said, holding Maixiang's hand.

Yang Maixiang shyly withdrew her hand and said, "It's not much bigger."

Wang Gang noticed that Yang Maixiang was very satisfied with the gold ring, looking at it from all angles and admiring it.

Seeing this, Wang Cuilan also took out a watch and put it on Yang Maixiang's wrist.

"Maixiang, wear this watch."

"Aunt Wang, I can't accept this watch," Yang Maixiang said, trembling with fear.

"Keep it!" Wang Cuilan said with a smile. "I gave Yingzi one when she first came into the family."

Wu Xiaoying raised her wrist and said, "Yes! Maixiang, please accept it! This is a tradition of the Liu family."

Seeing this, Yang Maixiang had no choice but to accept the watch.

Wang Gang continued his carpentry work, with Yang Maixiang helping him out and serving him tea and water, creating a harmonious atmosphere between husband and wife.

Wang Cuilan took the opportunity to call Liu Yunchang and Wu Xiaoying back into the house, so they wouldn't be third wheels.

Perhaps because working together with a man makes the work less tiring, Wang Gang's skills became more and more proficient, and he completed a set of thirty-six legs in just a few days.

When Yang Maixiang returned home, she praised Wang Gang's craftsmanship to her parents. At first, Yang's father didn't quite believe it, but he went to the Liu family's courtyard and saw the furniture that Wang Gang had made before he was completely convinced.

Mr. Yang was increasingly satisfied with his future son-in-law. Parents of this era prefer sons-in-law who are diligent and capable.

Wang Gang not only has excellent cooking skills, but also impressive carpentry skills. After Yang Maixiang marries him, she will have at least some security!

How could Mr. and Mrs. Yang not be satisfied!
Wang Gang gave the newly made furniture to the Yang family first, making them look good in front of their neighbors.

The neighbors all praised Wang Gang's carpentry skills, and some even offered to pay him to make furniture for them.

"Master Yang, your future son-in-law is really skilled. My family is missing a large cabinet. Could you ask him to make one for us? I'll pay you the full amount for the work!"

"I'm sorry, I have to work during the week and I'm too busy to find time. You'd better find someone else!"

Wang Gang naturally refused; he wasn't a carpenter and there was no need for him to make money by making furniture.

After the elders of the Liu and Yang families met, the marriage between Wang Gang and Yang Maixiang was put on the agenda.

Wang Gang consulted a fortune teller and found that the eighth day of next month would be an auspicious day for him to marry Yang Maixiang.

Mr. and Mrs. Yang had no objections and even said they could get eight bicycles to make a good impression.

Overall, both the Liu and Yang families are very satisfied with this marriage. As long as the young couple can be happy and fulfilled after marriage, the elders are willing to cooperate in everything.

Wang Gang's marriage is going smoothly, but He Wenhui's is not doing so well.

The He family eventually found out that Erqing's mother had bought secondhand furniture from Wang Gang. He Wenyuan immediately lost his temper and almost went to confront Erqing's mother!

"Erqing's mother went too far! You should never buy Liu Hongchang's used furniture!"

"Alright! Enough said. Erqing's mom just wants to save money," Yu Qiuhua advised.

Despite being blind, Yu Qiuhua was clear-headed. She knew that Erqing's mother still looked down on her eldest daughter who had remarried. While she was saddened, she urged He Wenyuan to let things go and not cause any further trouble.

"Hmph, it's all Liu Hongchang's fault! He must be trying to ruin my sister's wedding!" He Wenyuan said bitterly. (End of Chapter)