Li Xianyun gave a slight nod.
In fact, the scarcity of carpenters was not a major concern.
She needed to make many looms and cotton-spinning machines; relying on just this one carpentry workshop wouldn't suffice.
Li Xianyun took the water the young servant offered her but did not drink.
Youlan and Bater expressed their thanks and also chose not to drink.
They were extremely cautious outside, generally abstaining from consuming food and drinks from unfamiliar sources.
Li Xianyun explained her intent, "Old uncle, I'd like to have some looms made here."
"Some?" The shopkeeper immediately latched onto the key point, looking at Li Xianyun skeptically and with a racing heart.
"Yes, only the looms I ask you to make will be somewhat different from the traditional ones," said Li Xianyun. "Old uncle, do you have pen and paper here? I can draw them for you to see."