Xu Nianhua and his two siblings looked towards Xu Qinghe in unison.
Zhou He and Ji Ying, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, were also very surprised as they turned their gazes toward Xu Qinghe.
Xu Qinghe cleared his throat and said, "In the past six months, I’ve done more work than I used to do in a whole year, especially in the period before the New Year. I’ve been busy every single day, and I’ve earned more money than before, so..."
Xu Qinghe looked at the eyes of his family members. He paused for a moment and then continued, "I think... I want to start a furniture factory, specialize in making furniture, and then sell it to others."
"Many people have asked me if I have any ready-made furniture for sale. Some want tables, some cabinets, and others beds." Xu Qinghe had been pondering this idea for a very long time in his mind.
These days, he had constantly been making wardrobes for one family and beds for another. Some young people preferred something more stylish, and sometimes when their wedding dates were close, they wanted to buy ready-made furniture.
He felt that if he really did this, there would definitely be buyers.
Actually, he was also inspired by Ji Ying and their factory. He thought he could do it too. He had even chosen the location: the vacant lot behind their house. The lot was overgrown with weeds and uneven, studded with stones, and Ji Ying had not used it to plant vegetables.
If he set up a structure and enclosed the area, leveled the ground a bit, he could make furniture there.
Getting furniture from here to the county for sale would also be very convenient and easy.
"Dad, when did you come up with this idea?" Xu Nianhua’s eyes brightened. She had no doubts about her father Xu Qinghe’s abilities, but she just hadn’t expected that her father would suddenly consider starting a factory.
She knew that her father had always worked as a carpenter for others, and even after she started earning her own money, she had the desire to let her father sell his own furniture, but he had always disagreed, thinking it would lead to loss.
"Dad, I support you. Making and selling our own furniture would save us from running around to different villages, towns, and the county," Xu Nian’an said, raising both hands in agreement.
Xu Nianji also said, "Dad, I support you too. The furniture you make is good. There will definitely be lots of people who want to buy it."
Xu Qinghe had been somewhat nervous, but seeing his children’s faces of approval, he felt extremely heartened.
"Xiaohe, what do you think?" Ji Ying looked at Zhou He. They had planned to build a house next spring, but if they were to start a factory, the house-building would certainly need more deliberation.
For a moment, everyone’s eyes were focused on Zhou He.
Zhou He was still considering whether she had caught a cold recently, as she had been feeling nauseous. When she heard that her father-in-law was going to start a factory and that they wouldn’t build a new house next year, she didn’t have any particular thoughts. She had just married into the Xu Family, and she thought it best not to interfere in this matter.
But before she knew it, everyone was looking at Zhou He.
"I’ll follow Nianji’s decision," Zhou He said, looking at Xu Nianji subconsciously.
Her round face showed her complete dependence on Xu Nianji.
Xu Nianji happily held Zhou He’s hand with a contented face.
Zhou He’s face turned red instantly, and she struggled to pull her hand away, but Xu Nianji held it tightly, not giving her the chance to escape.
"Dad, we have no problem. Besides, we can live in our current house for now. Next year, after you’ve made money from the factory, we can build a new house just the same," Xu Nianji said with full confidence and anticipation for Xu Qinghe.