Early the next morning, Li Kuiyong came over with his younger brother.
There was still some lamb and offal left from yesterday. They added some water and simmered it again that morning, and the three of them ate together. Even the hard-to-swallow corn cakes tasted delicious.
"From now on, study hard under Brother Yan. Whatever he tells you to do, you do it. However he tells you to do it, that's how you do it. Got it?"
Li Kuiyong patted his second brother Li Kuiyuan on the head as he instructed him.
"Don't worry, Brother. I'll definitely study hard." Li Kuiyuan patted his chest.
He was not as sturdy as his eldest brother Li Kuiyong, but the slap still rang out loudly.
Wang Yan smiled. "Learn as much as you can. I heard they're sending people down to the countryside again. They'll definitely leave within the next couple of months. All middle school graduates have to go."
Li Kuiyong nodded. "I heard. Auntie Wang from the neighborhood committee came by to take a count a couple days ago. I definitely have to go. Second Brother still has another year, though. If he learns carpentry from you this year, it'll at least be useful once he gets to the countryside, and he won't have to worry about going hungry or thirsty."
"As long as you understand. Second Brother, see those pieces of wood? After breakfast, take that piece and make me a miniature cabinet, about the size of a book. This is a basic carpentry manual. Look through it yourself and learn from it. I'll inspect it when I get back tonight."
Carpentry was not difficult to get into. Anyone could split a couple of pieces of wood, saw and plane them, then join them together in different ways to make