Zhuang Rui and Luo Jiang chatted with Mr. Wu in the Stone Room for a while before driving away. Zhuang Rui first went to the bank to withdraw 200,000 yuan. This was a commission for Luo Jiang, and his monthly salary was 200,000 yuan. In 2004, I'm afraid,
It is unimaginable for many people. It can be seen that in modern society, jade carving masters are rare.
Walking into the courtyard of Zhuang Rui's villa, Luo Jiang, who had always had a calm face, also showed a look of surprise. Although he knew that Zhuang Rui was rich, he was also shocked by the elegance and luxury of this villa.
Although jade carving is a craft, jade carving masters need to master many skills, such as painting, sculpture, and art appreciation. These are all necessary, so Luo Jiang's vision is also very high.
It is said that Luo Jiang often takes on jade-cutting jobs for private individuals, and those employers are all wealthy or noble people. Some of their residences are even several times larger than Zhuang Rui's, but in terms of the decoration taste of the villa, those
Compared with Zhuang Rui, people are worlds apart.
But Luo Jiang didn't know that Zhuang Rui was the one who planted trees for future generations to enjoy the shade. Without the dean and deputy mayor of the college, Zhuang Rui's imagination would never have been able to design such a villa.
"Master Luo, this is the commission we have agreed upon, two hundred thousand yuan, do you want to take a look?"
After entering the villa and sitting down, Zhuang Rui put the bank plastic bag he had been holding on the coffee table and pushed it in front of Luo Jiang.
"Haha, Boss Zhuang, you'd better put this money away first. Two hundred thousand is the price I shouted. When the object is completed, you think it's worth the price, then give me the money. If it's not worth it, you can take the money from me."
Liduo, as long as you can tell me about the shortcomings of the jade I made, I will not take a cent, and I will be willing to..."
Luo Jiang smiled and did not touch the money on the coffee table. Instead, he said these words, which surprised Zhuang Rui and also gave him some admiration. In ancient times, these craftsmen had the least status, but to
In terms of character, he is no worse than those famous masters, literati and elegant scholars.
"Sure enough, famous teachers give birth to great disciples. Master Luo, considering your character, it's more than two hundred thousand. Okay, I'll keep the money first and give it to you when the work is completed..."
Luo Jiang dared to say these words because he was quite confident in his craftsmanship. Otherwise, when the time came, someone would pick out some points and deduct the money. It would not be a month of work in vain. No matter how perfect the thing is, it would not be in vain.
It’s not necessarily impossible to find any flaws in the meaning.
"By the way, Boss Zhuang, I heard that you are also a director of the Jade Association?" Although Luo Jiang had no intention of inquiring into Zhuang Rui's privacy, he was still full of curiosity about this young man.
You must know that the identity of a director of the Jade Association may be insignificant in the eyes of outsiders, but in the jade industry, it is of great importance. The state’s formulation and regulation of jade prices and market trends must be based on the research and recommendations of the Jade Association.
can be implemented.
The introduction of all regulations of the Jade Association must be approved by a show of hands by more than 80% of the directors before they can be implemented. The Jade Association has a total of forty directors. If you remove the three Song Jun, they will only occupy names and have no voting rights.
Apart from the directors, it can be said that every remaining vote is crucial.
The composition of the members of the Jade Association is relatively complex. Most of them are the bosses or representatives of various well-known domestic jewelry companies. They all compete with each other. It is not a very simple matter to pass a resolution, so people like Zhuang Rui
The status of a director with voting rights is what many people want to strive for. Of course, these are things Zhuang Rui doesn't know yet, and he doesn't know the painstaking efforts of the old man.
"Haha, I am the director. If it weren't for Master Gu, it would be my turn to be the director..." Zhuang Rui smiled. He really didn't take this position seriously. That was the case before and it is still now.
so.
"Gu Tianfeng?!"
After Luo Jiang saw Zhuang Rui nodding in recognition, he understood in his heart. It turned out that his master had always told him not to weaken his reputation. The reason was that the young man in front of him actually had a relationship with the ancient master.
Wu Lao and Gu Tianfeng are both known as "Southern Wu Beigu". Although the two are also close friends, there is also competition between them. They have never been able to distinguish themselves in their lives. Master Qingqing wants to continue the rivalry.
Go to the disciples.
"Boss Zhuang, you are an ancient nephew. Normally, your craftsmanship is no worse than mine. Why don't you carve the objects yourself instead of looking for me?"
It's just that Luo Jiang doesn't understand. Since Zhuang Rui calls Gu Tianfeng his uncle, he must also be able to carve jade. Why did he find him?
"Haha, I studied jade appraisal, but I know nothing about carving jade. I have to ask Master Luo for your help."
Zhuang Rui's words made Luo Jiang suddenly realize, but he also felt a little pressure in his heart. Others are experts in appreciating jade. If there is any mistake when carving jade, he will not only lose his own person, but also the master's face.
Already.
Thinking of this, Luo Jiang's expression became serious and he said to Zhuang Rui: "Boss Zhuang, in this case, please take out the prepared materials and let me see first what objects can be produced and how many can be produced.
Let’s discuss it again.”
"Okay, Master Luo, you have a drink of water first, and I'll get the jade materials..."
Zhuang Rui nodded, stood up, opened the door to the basement, took out the two pieces of red jade he had prepared, and placed them in front of Luo Jiang.
"This...this...is this Hong Fei?"
Luo Jiang was drinking water and looking at the furnishings in the hall leisurely when he suddenly found two pieces of red jade material in front of him. With his eyesight, he could see at a glance that the small piece of red jade material was transparent and rich in color.
, it can be called top-grade jadeite.
Luo Jiang opened his mouth in surprise and didn't even notice that the tea in his mouth flowed from the corner of his mouth to his clothes.
No wonder Luo Jiang was so surprised. He had been a jade carving apprentice with Mr. Wu since he was a teenager. When he was twenty-six or seventeen years old, he started working on his own. Over the years, he had carved as many top-quality jade stones as crucian carps crossing the river. This kind of
He had also seen the best red jadeite, but it was just a ring the size of a thumbnail. Luo Jiang had never heard of one of this size, let alone seen it.
"The best, the best. It's rare to see it in a hundred years, no, it's rare to see it in a thousand years."
He reached out and wiped the tea from his mouth. Luo Jiang, who had always been very steady, had a look of fanaticism in his eyes. He reached out and picked up the small piece of glass red jade on the table, still mumbling to himself.
With.
Zhuang Rui didn't expect Master Luo's reaction to be so big. He thought to himself how the Master Zhuoyu in front of him would behave if he took out the half piece.
As mentioned before, it is difficult for an apprentice to find a good teacher. Similarly, it is difficult for a good teacher to find an apprentice. The greatest wish of a good carver is that the objects carved from his hands can be passed down through the ages. This can also make
His name is recorded in history, but can you expect an object carved from shit to survive through the ages?
For example, Wu Lao and Gu Yezi, many of the works they have carved have been included in the National Museum. This is the greatest recognition and recognition of their carving art. Of course, the materials used in those works,
It is a top quality jade stone.
Therefore, in the jade carving industry, if you want to reach the height of "Southern Wu Bei Gu", you not only need exquisite jade carving skills, but also need to have representative works that can be used. But often some carvers with good skills do not have
They are famous because they have no good works published.
What limits the development of these carvers is actually the jade itself. After thousands of years of mining, whether it is jadeite, jadeite or soft jade, the quantity is greatly reduced than before, and the best jade is even rarer.
When evaluating the quality of a jade work, the carving is important, but the quality of the jade itself still takes the first place.
After putting the piece of red jade in his hand back on the coffee table, the fanatical look on Luo Jiang's face became more and more obvious. If this piece of jade was carved into a small ornament, it would be enough to rank him among the ranks of contemporary carving masters.
middle.
"Boss Zhuang, can we have a discussion? I can design this piece of glass into an ornament. I guarantee that the value after it is carved will be more than 80 million RMB, and I will carve it for you this time."
All items will not be charged.
But I have a condition: when I sell this red jade ornament, my name must be on the appraisal certificate as the maker."
Luo Jiang's condition is not excessive. When a precious jade is sold, it must have its provenance, such as the quality of the jade, where it was produced, the name of the jade-carving master, etc., all must be listed.
As for the salary of 200,000 yuan, it seems so insignificant compared with this reputation. If you have the reputation of the old man, you can charge 100,000 yuan to carve a small object in a day or two. It is not at all
His current price of 200,000 yuan a month is comparable.
"Ornament? Wait, Master Luo, what I want to make is a bracelet. I want to make all of this top-grade red jade into bracelets, and I won't sell them. Do you have any misunderstanding?"
After Zhuang Rui heard Luo Jiang's words, he felt a little confused. He had the intention to carve another ornament, but it had nothing to do with the current piece of material.
"Carved into a bracelet? That's okay, what? Not for sale?"
Zhuang Rui's words made Luo Jiang feel as if he had fallen from heaven to hell, and his mood suddenly became lost. Although the bracelet did not pay much attention to craftsmanship, it could also help him to improve his reputation.
However, Zhuang Rui's words about not selling it made all Luo Jiang's hopes come to nothing. If this object was not circulated, no one would know him.
