The water at Liu the Carpenter's house is drawn from the mountain. The flow isn't strong, but it's sufficient for drinking, and daily water needs can easily be met by fetching it from the nearby river, which is very convenient.
Outside the main courtyard, he built a patio similar to the viewing platform at the entrance of the Lotus Courtyard, but with a thatched roof. Inside, he also built a stove and set up tables and benches, laying down wooden boards.
Now that Liu the Carpenter's family has money, they've completely refurnished the interior of their house, surpassing even Liu Dafu's courtyard and becoming the most luxurious-looking house in the village.
On the day of the housewarming, Liu the Carpenter specially fried some melon seeds, brewed tea, lit a charcoal stove in the thatched pavilion, prepared quilts, and invited Qin Yao and her husband, along with Immortal Official Gongliang Liao Qi and his disciple, to enjoy the snow and tea.
