Cheng Hao also nodded.
With an introduction from the elder, meeting the craftsman would not be difficult.
Once familiar, they could ask if he was willing to help them modify the vehicles.
The elder had also mentioned that this craftsman was very fond of money.
Cheng Hao thought that as long as he paid enough, it would not be a problem.
Su Miaomiao felt the same way.
However, it was getting late today.
The young couple decided to go tomorrow when they would have more time.
After all, conversation takes time.
Without rushing, they could communicate slowly and comfortably.
Su Miaomiao also disliked feeling rushed.
So, they quickly agreed.
On the way back, they bought four more roasted chickens from a roadside vendor, planning to add them to the meal for everyone. Recently, everyone had been working hard. Besides the women making pastries, the men had also been busy gathering many mountain goods.
They kept almost all of it for themselves.
Fresh mountain goods could be eaten directly, and those that could be preserved were processed and stored.
Medicinal herbs could also be kept and prepared for their own use.
Even firewood was brought back along the way, so they hadn't bought any from outside for the yard.
This saved a lot of money.
It also allowed them to exercise and learn to identify medicinal herbs.
In short, there were many benefits.
The men from Shan'ao Village also liked to go out. After their women started working in the pastry processing workshop, the men would go out with Cheng family servants to collect mountain goods, gaining exercise and produce.
And they were very grateful.
They always left a portion of any surplus for the Cheng family, sometimes firewood, sometimes small items like bird eggs and berries. Whatever their own children had, they would also set aside some for Cheng Xiaotian and the other children.
Their relationships were all very good.
Because they didn't lack food, had nothing to fight over, and had responsible people to mediate conflicts in a timely manner, the relationship between the two groups was bound to be excellent.
Everyone was truly grateful to the Cheng family. Even if there were minor squabbles within the village, the villagers were very polite and friendly to the people from the Cheng family convoy and never caused trouble.
It was mainly because they felt they could rely on the Cheng family and were indebted to them. Human hearts are flesh and blood, and no one is entirely evil; there are always soft spots. The Cheng family had saved them from dire straits multiple times, and the people of Shan'ao Village were not so foolish as to be oblivious.
Therefore, harmonious relationships were normal.
When Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao returned with the four roasted chickens, they gave two to the people of Shan'ao Village. Everyone got to have a taste, and it was an extra bonus, making everyone very happy.
Seeing the children so delighted, it felt like the New Year.
Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao also felt a sense of joy. This feeling of feeding others was actually quite good, especially seeing their happy faces. They realized that it was similar to when their grandparents went to the market, and they, as children, would look forward to the good things they brought back.
That sense of anticipation was unparalleled happiness.
Now, their roles were reversed. Instead of waiting for their grandparents to bring them food, they were now the ones bringing things back from outside. It felt novel and very happy.
Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao had now become like their "patriarchs."
Everyone trusted them implicitly.
They followed the young couple's arrangements without any hesitation.