Chapter 215 Papermaking Workshop, teasing Gu Yunzheng
After bidding farewell to Zhao Dashan and his wife, Shen Xiangwan stopped by the papermaking workshop run by Zhou Changqing on his way back. In just a few days, they had already produced their own paper, which was soft and tough, as smooth as jade, with good flexibility and tensile strength, and was not easily smudged or damaged by repeated use of ink. Most of them were high-quality rice paper.

"Master, why are you here?"

Gu Yunzheng hurriedly trotted over to greet them when she saw them. Zhou Changqing focused most of his energy on movable type printing, and she was the one who was basically watching over the papermaking workshop. They had already produced quite a bit of paper, but had no intention of selling it for the time being. On the one hand, they were still constantly improving the technology, and on the other hand, after the movable type printing technology was invented, they would need a lot of paper themselves. Finally, they heard that the school opened by their employer in the village would soon open, and they would also need paper by then.

"Master!"

With her leading the way, the people helping in the workshop greeted them spontaneously. Shen Xiangwan pressed her hand, motioning them to continue working, and turned to Gu Yunzheng and said, "Don't call me boss or not. We are about the same age. Just call me Wanwan. Let me introduce her to you. Her name is Mu Yunran, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Yan family. She will help me deal with all the big and small matters at home in the future."

Shen Xiangwan did not treat Gu Yunzheng as an outsider, and she admired her from the bottom of her heart. An ordinary merchant's daughter actually dared to sell all her property and run to the border alone to find her fiancé in distress. Not to mention this era, it would be difficult to find such a courageous and loyal woman in the future world.

"Then I will call you Wanwan from now on."

Knowing Shen Xiangwan's temperament to some extent, Gu Yunzheng did not hesitate and smiled at Mu Yunran, "Hello, my name is Gu Yunzheng, and my husband Zhou Changqing is the person in charge of the papermaking and printing workshop."

"Hello, I'll call you Yun Zheng, you can also call me Yun Ran."

Mu Yunran was not stupid either. She knew from Shen Xiangwan's attitude that the other party must have something outstanding and should be worth associating with. Her attitude was also relatively easy-going.

"it is good."

They were of similar age, both under 20 years old, and both sides were interested in getting closer, so they quickly became familiar with each other through communication. Shen Xiangwan took Yuan Yue to check the papers that had been made. Perhaps because they were not very skilled in the early stages, the thickness of some papers was slightly different, and the color was a little dark yellow.

"This is the first batch of paper we made. The quality is not very good, but the ones we made later are much better. At least it is completely fine for printing."

At some point, Gu Yunzheng came over with Mu Yunran. Seeing Shen Xiangwan checking the first batch of paper, Gu Yunzheng hurriedly explained that all the people employed in the workshop were villagers. Before this, they had probably not even touched paper a few times, let alone making paper. It was unavoidable that some defective products were produced in the early stage.

"Have someone cut up this batch of paper and send it all to the school."

Turning his head to look at her, Shen Xiangwan shook his head helplessly. She didn't say anything. Look how nervous she was. It was a new workshop, and all the workers were new. Wasn't it normal to produce some defective products? Moreover, these papers could be used for the children in the school to practice writing.

"it is good."

She had the same idea, and Gu Yunzheng quickly nodded in agreement.

Shen Xiangwan looked at the other papers again. Although they no longer had such obvious flaws, they were still not good. If they were sold, they could only be considered medium to low quality at best. However, as Gu Yunzheng said, they were more than enough for printing. It was enough to meet this standard for now.

"How's the movable type thing going?"

After checking the paper, Shen Xiangwan asked about another thing that could change history and go down in history. That was their current key project.

"The template has been carved almost completely and is still being polished piece by piece. It will be completed in ten days at most. We have already arranged the workshop next door and have also booked the people who will be needed with the village chief in advance. Once the template is brought back, we can start the trial printing."

Speaking of this, Gu Yunzheng's smile widened a little more. No one knew better than her how much effort Chang Qing had put into this matter, and they would definitely not let her down.

"Well, try to be as quick as possible. I have already made an appointment with Uncle Zhao. The school will open next month. By then, I will need a batch of enlightenment books."

Nodding, Shen Xiangwan said as she walked, it's not that she can't afford the books outside, but she doesn't want to be a sucker. What the hell is the difference between charging one or two taels of silver for a copy of Three Character Classic and robbing?
"Okay, I'll tell Changqing when he comes back."

"Still calling me Changqing?" Shen Xiangwan paused and turned to look at her teasingly, "Haven't we already received the marriage certificate and are living together? Shouldn't you call me husband?"

"Late night!"

Obviously he didn't expect her to say it out loud. Gu Yunzheng immediately forgot her identity and her pretty face quickly turned red.

"Hahaha···"

Not only Shen Xiangwan, but Mu Yunran also laughed. Yuan Yue, who accompanied them throughout the whole process, also had a twitching mouth, and it was obvious that she was having a hard time holding back her laughter.

"···"

Seeing the two of them laughing so wantonly, Gu Yunzheng's face turned red with anger, and she almost blushed. She also wanted to call Chang Qing "husband", but that would be a bit embarrassing. No one might believe it if she said it. Although they lived together and slept in the same bed, they had not consummated their marriage until now.

The more she thought about it, the redder her face became. Shen Xiangwan exchanged glances with Mu Yunran, then reached out and patted her shoulder: "Alright, I was just joking to relax you. If you keep blushing, you'll probably get a brain congestion."

"Humph."

Touching her burning cheeks, Gu Yunzheng pretended to be proud and snorted, which made Shen Xiangwan and Mu Yunran smile again.

"Okay, let's stop making trouble."

Given their current relationship, they couldn't joke too much. After some appropriate laughter, Shen Xiangwan calmed down and said, "I'll leave the papermaking and printing workshops to you. If you're too busy, train a few more managers. If you encounter problems that you can't solve, come to me, or Yun Ran."

"Ah."

Hearing this, Gu Yunzheng's expression calmed down, the blush on her face gradually faded away, and she returned to her capable look.

"I have to leave first."

Nodding to her again, Shen Xiangwan turned and left the papermaking workshop. Gu Yunzheng personally saw them off to the door, and only returned to the workshop after watching them walk onto the stone bridge to continue supervising everyone making paper.

"She is so bold?"

On the way back, Shen Xiangwan briefly told Mu Yunran about Gu Yunzheng and Zhou Changqing. The latter was shocked. In this era, women are subject to far more restrictions than men. Even men can rarely do that. She didn't expect Gu Yunzheng to have done it. No wonder Wanwan was so friendly to her. Even she couldn't help but admire her.

"More than daring?"

With his hands folded behind his head, Shen Xiangwan had a faint smile on his face: "It still requires a lot of courage and determination."

"Ah."

Looking at her profile, Mu Yunran nodded vigorously in agreement. If it were her, she probably wouldn't be able to do that.

【End of this chapter】

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