Sorry for coming back a bit late from working overtime today. I can only write one chapter. I will make up for it tomorrow!
Chapter 153 Apprenticeship
No matter what, Liu Dong could not have imagined that the jade carving competition in the new year has not yet begun. Today, at the door of the Quancheng Stone Gambling Conference, there would be a master figure in the northern jade carving world who would take the initiative to accept him.
Such a good thing was something he couldn't even think of before even if he broke his head.
At this moment, Liu Dong felt as if he had won a five million lottery ticket. He was extremely excited.
Raising his head, Liu Dong could clearly see the deep appreciation and love in the old man's eyes. At that moment, Liu Dong no longer had the slightest hesitation in his heart. After taking a deep breath, he calmed down, bowed and clasped his fists in salute,
He said with a serious expression: "How can Liu Dong be so virtuous that you always value him? If you don't dislike it, Liu Dong is willing to join your disciples, listen to the teachings, and learn the art of jade carving!"
"Xiaodong, you have to think carefully!" At this time, Zhou Bin said hurriedly from the side.
Although doing this might make Mr. Zhang unhappy, Zhou Bin still chose to speak without hesitation when it came to the future of Liu Dong, a friend whom he felt was close to him.
"Yes, Xiaodong, you have to think carefully. After these three kowtows, serving tea and becoming a disciple, you won't regret it anymore!" At this time, Mr. Zhang said with a smile beside him.
After listening to Mr. Zhang's words, Liu Dong first glanced at Zhou Bin gratefully, and then said firmly to the old man: "I have thought about it very clearly, and I am willing to become a disciple!"
In fact, it's not that Liu Dong didn't know that becoming a disciple of Mr. Yan might be more beneficial than becoming an apprentice of Mr. Zhang. However, compared with the current opportunities to become a disciple of Mr. Yan, the opportunity to become a disciple of Mr. Yan in half a year is somewhat distant and uncertain.
Once, a person struggled in society for three years. Liu Dong himself also realized some principles of life. One of them is that people should not aim too high and should seize hard-won opportunities. Otherwise, once they are missed,
, it is likely to be a lifetime of endless regret!
Moreover, as a national-level jade carving master, Mr. Zhang is only slightly inferior to Mr. Yan in terms of carving skills, but it will definitely be enough to teach Liu Dong.
In addition, whether it is sculpture or painting, if you want to become a true master, it will definitely not be enough if you rely solely on the skills of a master, and you will not achieve success.
Because if you want to become a master who truly surpasses your predecessors, in addition to extraordinary skills, you also need personal understanding.
In addition, "the master leads the door, and the practice depends on the individual." What Liu Dong, who was born in Yeluzi, lacks most now is someone who can introduce him to the true path of jade carving. He knows what he needs most now.
"Haha!" After listening to Liu Dong's words, the old man couldn't help but laugh while stroking the short beard under his chin.
"Xiaodong! Let me tell you something. The person who wants you to become a disciple this time is not me, but I guarantee that this person's jade carving level is definitely above mine and will not be below mine!"
"What? Not you?" Liu Dong couldn't help but said in surprise.
"Yes, old man, in China, in terms of the level of jade carving alone, those who are higher than you are Mr. Yan and Mr. Song. Do you always want Xiaodong to worship them as his teachers?" At this time, someone standing aside
Zhou Bin couldn't help but asked in surprise.
After listening to what they said, the old man smiled and shook his head and said: "Lao Yan and the others are indeed very high-level, and I, the old man, can't compare to them. However, although the person I asked Xiaodong to apprentice with this time is not well-known, he is
In terms of jade carving craftsmanship alone, it is definitely not worse than Lao Yan and the others, or even better!"
Seeing the affirmative look on the old man's face, Zhou Bin, who had always prided himself on being fairly knowledgeable about the jade carving world, was really confused this time.
"Xiaodong, do you have a mobile phone? If so, give me your mobile phone number so that I can contact you easily!"
"Yes!" After hearing what the old man said, Liu Dong quickly took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over.
After taking it and looking at it, Mr. Zhang nodded with a smile and put the business card into his pocket.
"Okay, Xiaodong! I will go back today and tell my old friend about your situation. When I am sure, I will give you a call. Then we will go to see him together. I believe that the person who is waiting for me will
After my old friend sees your jade carving skills, he will definitely accept you as his apprentice!" The old man said with a hint of excitement in his words.
"Then please excuse me!" Liu Dong said respectfully.
To be honest, Liu Dong was starting to become a little curious about this person who was highly respected by Mr. Zhang and wanted him to become his disciple.
After hearing his words, the old man smiled and waved his hand, "No trouble, no trouble, as long as you study carving seriously with my old friend from now on, and inherit the mantle of our northern jade carving world!"
For Mr. Zhang, whose jade carving skills have reached its peak, nothing is more important than the inheritance of jade carving skills.
"Don't worry, old man! I will definitely work hard!" Liu Dong said seriously.
"Well, it's good that you know!" Zhang Laoman nodded with a smile, then gently raised Liu Dong's white jade Guanyin in his hand and said, "Xiaodong, can you let me borrow this white jade Guanyin first?"
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"No problem, feel free to use it!" Liu Dong quickly agreed.
This jade Guanyin was carved from a piece of Hetian jade seed material he bought from Yang Shang's Bao Yuexuan half a year ago. Although the piece of material was only the size of a fingertip, and Yang Shang gave him a 20% discount,
It cost Liu Dong five thousand yuan to buy it.
That time was also the first time he bought such expensive Hetian jade. He originally wanted to carve it out and sell it at a good price. But later, he kept it because he liked it so much. He has been wearing it for so many years.
It's never been taken off.
After carefully wrapping Liu Dong's white jade Guanyin with a white cloth and putting it back into the pocket of his coat, Mr. Zhang raised his head, scanned the faces of the three people, and finally settled on Liu Dong, smiling and saying: "It seems
I don’t have a chance to see this gambling stone today! Xiaodong, Zhou Xiaozi, and Yun Cong, I’ll leave first! I’ll talk to you again when I have a chance!”
"Old man, actually you don't have to be so anxious, it won't be a problem if it's a few days later!" Liu Dong said quickly.
"No, 'What is the most important thing in the 21st century? Talent'!" The old man's somewhat humorous words shocked the three of them, "It is rare for an outstanding talent like Xiaodong to appear in our northern jade carving world.
Of course we have to capture him early!"
After saying that, the old man said hello to the three of them and left in a hurry.
"Xiaodong, it seems that this old man loves you very much!" Li Yuncong, who was standing aside, said with some envy as he watched the old man leave in a hurry.
After listening to his words, even Liu Dong himself felt a little unbelievable at this moment.
In the past, he had no way to find a teacher, so he had to rely on Uncle Long's help, so he asked Zhou Bin for a chance to become a famous teacher. This time, there was such a jade carving master who wanted to accept him. Such a good thing couldn't have come at a better time.
It was a bit sudden.
"Xiaodong, have you really decided to accept Mr. Zhang or Mr. Zhang's friends as your teacher?" At this time, Zhou Bin, who was standing on Liu Dong's left, frowned and asked.
"Yes, Brother Zhou! I know that Mr. Yan may be a better choice, but there are too many variables in the middle, and I am not sure whether I can get into his eyes. So, now that I have such a good opportunity
, I can't give up anymore!" After saying this, Liu Dong took a deep breath and said in a slightly deep tone: "Brother Zhou, I have waited too long for three years, and I don't want to wait any longer.
Now! I don’t want to give up this opportunity!”
Liu Dong, who has the unique uprightness and boldness of Shandong people in his heart, is actually a very decisive person. Now that the opportunity he has been pursuing so hard comes, he must seize it firmly.
Never look at the height of another mountain and hesitate, otherwise you will miss any opportunity.
After listening to his words and looking at the firm expression on Liu Dong's face, Zhou Bin knew that he had made up his mind and could not change it.
"Originally, I just wanted you to get to know Mr. Zhang and expand your network in the jade carving industry in Dongshan Province. This will be more beneficial to your future development. But I didn't expect that something like this happened today. I didn't know it.
Will this be good or bad for your future development?" Zhou Bin said with a trace of regret on his face.