northernbook Chapter 193 Anything Lu Qingqing is involved in will definitely succeed.
Chapter 193 Anything Lu Qingqing is involved in will definitely succeed.
at this time,
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door outside the courtyard.
"Boom boom boom",
Lin Erzhu immediately opened the door.
Upon closer inspection, it was village chief Lin Feng who had arrived.
Lin Erzhu quickly invited the person into the courtyard.
"Uncle Lin Feng, what brings you here? Please come in and have a seat."
Village chief Lin Feng looked solemn.
He walked hurriedly into the courtyard.
Seeing Lin Qingshan busy, he said,
"Brother Qingshan, where is Qingqing?"
As soon as Raymond Lam finished speaking,
Then I heard Lu Qingqing's voice.
"Uncle Lin Feng, I'm here."
Lu Qingqing walked out of the house while talking.
Lin Qingshan straightened up and asked,
"Brother Lin, what's wrong with you?"
They seem to be in such a hurry.
Village chief Lin Feng frowned, looking worried, and said:
"Brother Qingshan, my love."
I went to town this afternoon.
I inquired with all the cloth shops.
No one knew what oilcloth was.
What should we do?
Does this mean our path to wealth is going to fall through?
I feel really terrible inside.
Lu Qingqing calmly comforted him:
"Uncle Lin Feng, don't worry."
We can't find anyone selling oilcloth.
That doesn't mean there's no way to solve this problem.
Look, my dad is researching how to make oilcloth.
Maybe we can make it ourselves.
Lin Feng hadn't looked at Lin Qingshan carefully just now.
I don't know what he was doing, but after hearing Lu Qingqing's words,
He was immediately overjoyed and hurried over to Lin Qingshan.
Watching Lin Qingshan busy there,
He was very puzzled as to what was going on.
But he had a premonition,
Anything that Lu Qingqing is involved in
They will definitely succeed.
"Brother Lin, what's going on...?"
Lin Qingshan smiled and pointed to the tung oil barrel next to him.
"Village chief, I'm applying tung oil to the fabric."
We can't find any ready-made oilcloth, right?
So I started thinking about making it myself.
I pondered,
Apply tung oil evenly to these fabrics.
After drying, it might achieve the same effect as an oilcloth.
It is both light-permeable and waterproof.
Village chief Lin Feng leaned closer for a closer look.
The fabric was soaked in tung oil.
The color gradually deepened, revealing a glossy sheen.
He couldn't resist reaching out and touching it.
Feeling the texture of the tung oil on the fabric,
"Hmm, it does seem to make a lot of sense."
But it's still too early to say how effective it will be.
Lu Qingqing said from the side:
Uncle Lin Feng,
We plan to make several samples of each type of fabric.
Experiment with different brushing techniques and drying times.
Hearing Lu Qingqing's words,
Lin Feng suddenly felt less anxious.
Well, this matter can't be rushed anyway.
But it’s okay,
My despair was rekindled.
He said with a smile,
"Qingqing,
You've already worried about enough for everyone.
So, what else do you need to develop oilcloth?
You tell me,
Village Chief Li and I will prepare everything for you.
I've already troubled you enough by going to all this trouble.
How could we possibly let your family put any more money into it?
Lu Qingqing felt a warmth in her heart and said gratefully:
"Uncle Lin Feng, you're too kind."
Currently, the main needs are tung oil and various fabrics.
However, we had already prepared some things ourselves beforehand.
If there's anything more to say, I'll let you know.
Moreover, this Purple Spirit Ginseng planting plan is a major event concerning the entire village.
Our family is doing this willingly.
Lin Qingshan nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Brother Lin."
We're all doing this for the good of the village.
There's no need to distinguish them so clearly.
However, making this oilcloth definitely requires trying out several different types of fabric.
We might need to buy some new ones to test them out.
Village chief Lin Feng waved his hand generously and said:
"Brother Lin, don't worry, there's no problem."
As long as you need any kind of fabric,
You can just give me a list.
I went to town with Village Chief Li to make purchases.
If we don't have enough tung oil, we'll sell more to keep on hand.
Lu Qingqing said happily:
"Thank you, Uncle Lin Feng."
However, we don't need it right now.
If these pieces of fabric are successfully made...
"It's not too late for you and Village Chief Li to make arrangements then."
Village chief Lin Feng nodded with a smile.
"Okay, Qingqing, I'll listen to you."
I know you know what I'm doing.
If this oilcloth could really be made...
That would solve our biggest problem.
Lin Qingshan picked up a cloth that had been coated with tung oil.
Examine it carefully in the moonlight.
Brother Lin,
You see, this fabric is still quite translucent.
Let's see how waterproof and durable it is after it dries.
Village chief Lin Feng took a closer look by the moonlight.
The cloth, bathed in moonlight, faintly shone with a soft light.
The evenly applied tung oil resembled a thin veil covering the fabric.
You can indeed see some blurry shadows on the other side.
"Yes, the light transmission does look quite good."
Brother Lin, your skills are truly exceptional.
If the waterproofing and durability are also up to standard...
That would be wonderful.
Lin Erzhu also came over.
"Dad, how about we try waterproofing it now?"
Find a basin and fill it with water.
Soak this cloth in it for a while.
Lin Qingshan shook his head.
"Erzhu, it's too early to try now."
Firstly, the tung oil wasn't completely dry yet.
The test results are inaccurate.
Secondly, we have to wait for the cloth to dry.
We need to apply the tung oil several more times.
This is how you test the true performance of the oilcloth.
Lu Qingqing nodded in agreement.
"Second brother, Father is right."
Furthermore, waterproof testing cannot be based solely on short-term immersion in water.
We also need to simulate real-world usage scenarios.
For example, let it get soaked in water for a long time on rainy days.
Let's see if it leaks.
Lin Erzhu then suddenly realized what was going on.
"Oh, so making oilcloth is so complicated!"
No wonder none of the cloth shops in the whole town sell this kind of thing.
Village chief Lin Feng sighed.
"Yes, I went to town to inquire before."
When the cloth shop owners heard that they wanted something that could let light through,
Waterproof and sturdy tarpaulin,
The shopkeepers all shook their heads.
They said they had never heard of this kind of oilcloth before.
Looking back now, it really wasn't easy.
Lin Qingshan frowned slightly.
His gaze remained fixed on the cloth that had been coated with tung oil.
"Therefore, we need to study it more carefully."
Every step can affect the final result.
There can be no carelessness whatsoever.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Qingqing said:
"Father, Uncle Lin Feng, Second Brother"
I think that besides focusing on the performance of the tarpaulin itself,
We also need to consider the cost.
If the cost of producing the tarpaulin is too high...
Even with the best performance
For us, cultivating purple ginseng,
It's not the best option either.
Lin Qingshan nodded in agreement.
"Qingqing is right."
We need to weigh the pros and cons when choosing between tung oil and fabric.
We need to ensure quality while controlling costs.
Lin Erzhu scratched his head.
"But how do we choose the most suitable one?"
Different fabrics have different prices.
"And the amount of tung oil used is also difficult to control."
Lu Qingqing thought for a moment and said:
"Second brother, this is easy."
We can start by listing several common fabrics according to their price and characteristics.
Based on the preliminary results of our experiment,
Analyze which fabric best meets the needs of ginseng cultivation.
Lowest cost.
Regarding the amount of tung oil used,
We can make a note of this.
The amount needed for each application, regardless of the desired thickness.
Let's see how to achieve the best results while also being the most economical.
Village chief Lin Feng looked at Lu Qingqing with approval.
"My dear girl, you're so clever."
Let's do as you say, it can't go wrong.