"Haha, that's it. It seems that you are destined to be together! Come on, let me introduce you to him!" After a pause, the old man took Liu Dong two steps forward and said, "This is Mr. Zhou from the capital.
, Mr. Zhou is our big patron in Taiyi Pavilion, Xiaodong, you should be more close to him in the future!"
As soon as Uncle Long finished speaking, Zhou Bin couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile on his face and said: "Thank you, Mr. Long. Everyone in the industry knows your craftsmanship. If you didn't always think highly of me, I would like to treat you."
To buy a set of furniture, I don’t even know that I have to wait until the end of the Year of the Monkey!”
Looking at the sincere attitude on the middle-aged man's face, Liu Dong felt a little fond of him. At least this man had a good attitude towards others, and was not like ordinary rich and powerful children, because he had an extraordinary background and wealth.
Ju Wan is domineering. Moreover, after so many years, Liu Dong also knows that Uncle Long's real skill is making furniture. This is his true family craft.
Moreover, Liu Dong also knew that Uncle Long's ancestors were royal craftsmen who came out of the Qing Dynasty Yangxin Hall Manufacturing Office in the last century. At that time, those who could enter here were basically skilled craftsmen from all walks of life. This shows that Uncle Long's family
The skills passed down are so high. As for the wood carving and miniature carving that were originally taught to Liu Dong, they are not really unique skills of the old man. At best, they can only be regarded as personal hobbies. This is why Liu Dong has always guessed that Uncle Long would not accept him as his apprentice.
the real reason.
After listening to Zhou Bin's words, the old man couldn't help but smile lightly, pointed to Liu Dong beside him and said: "This is a junior of mine, named Liu Dong. He carved the wooden statue of Guan Gong you wanted just now!"
Hearing this, Zhou Bin couldn't help but look surprised and looked at the ordinary-looking young man in front of him.
He really didn't expect that the person who could carve such a wonderful statue of Guan Gong would be so young. Just now, he had always thought that the statue of Guan Gong was carved by Uncle Long!
"Brother, you are really good at your craftsmanship!" Zhou Bin gave a thumbs up and sincerely praised.
Then he turned to look at the old man and said with a smile: "Mr. Long has accepted a good apprentice. With Brother Liu's skills, it is very easy to get a 'provincial woodcarving master' certificate!"
"Mr. Zhou, thank you!" Liu Dong said calmly.
After saying that, the two parties shook hands first, and then sat down at Uncle Long's greeting. Liu Dong was considered half the master here, and he was the youngest person here, so he served tea and poured water.
The work naturally fell on his head.
"Mr. Long, I believe you know the purpose of my coming to Quancheng this time. I wonder what you are thinking about it?" After sitting down, Zhou Bin asked first.
Although Liu Dong was curious when he heard this, he also knew that this was not the time for him to interrupt.
"I agree with everything you said on the phone. It's okay to buy you a set of furniture, but I have a condition!" the old man said without hesitation.
"Please tell me!" Zhou Bin was obviously a straightforward person and asked without hesitation after hearing what Uncle Long said.
After nodding, Uncle Long glanced at Liu Dong beside him and said: "I, a junior, have loved jade carving since childhood. Unfortunately, I have never had the guidance of a famous teacher. After learning it, I am only a third-level carver. Really.
It's a bit of a waste of his talent. So, I want Mr. Zhou to do a favor and introduce him to Mr. Yan!"
"Uncle Long...!?"
After waving his hand to signal Liu Dong not to speak, the old man looked at Zhou Bin with twinkling eyes, waiting for his answer.
To be honest, after listening to Uncle Long's words, Zhou Bin felt really embarrassed. Although he was also rich and powerful, the old Yan that Uncle Long mentioned just now was not an ordinary person.
He is a true master in the world of Chinese jade carving. He is a pillar figure in the Northern School of jade carving and has a great reputation even internationally. Therefore, there are not many people in China who want to be his apprentice. Unfortunately, after so many years, he has really
Only two or three people were chosen by Mr. Yan and accepted as his disciples, which shows how difficult it is.
Therefore, even with his family background, it is impossible to make such a guarantee.
"Mr. Long, you also know that Mr. Yan is very strict in selecting his disciples. Even if I have some connections with his family, if I want him to accept Brother Liu as his disciple, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it!" Zhou Bin couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Nodding, Uncle Long naturally knew how difficult this was. After all, Mr. Yan is a national treasure-level jade carving master in China. He has the honorific title of "Bei Yan" in the entire Chinese jade carving community. The only one who can compare with him is the Southern Jade Carving Master.
Master 'Song Hong' Song Lao, and Shanghai style jade carving master 'Wu Qingdong' Wu Lao! If you want to be their disciples, you need more than just good carving skills.
"I know how difficult this is, so as long as you can give Xiaodong a chance, it will be fine. If Xiaodong can be favored by Mr. Yan and become his disciple, it will be better. If he doesn't have this opportunity, then forget it!"
said.
After listening to the old man's words, Zhou Bin frowned and thought for a moment, then smiled helplessly: "Mr. Long, I really regret telling you about my acquaintance with Mr. Yan!" After a pause, he gritted his teeth and said: "
Mr. Long, I agree to this matter."
"Haha, that's good!" Uncle Long couldn't help laughing.
"However, Mr. Long, don't be too happy. Although I can help Brother Liu, there is still a small difficulty before!" Zhou Bin said quickly.
"If you have anything to say, just say it!" If something like this went so smoothly, Uncle Long would doubt Zhou Bin's sincerity.
After listening to the old man's words, Zhou Bin did not hesitate and said quickly: "It's like this. In January next year, there will be a competition for young jade carvers in the capital. I hope Brother Liu can participate and preferably get the top ten."
Ranking, otherwise I really wouldn’t be able to speak in front of Mr. Yan!”
"How's it going, Xiaodong? Are you confident?" After listening, Uncle Long turned around and looked at Liu Dong, who was beside him with a look of excitement on his face, and asked.
After hearing this, Zhou Bin couldn't help but cast his eyes on this young man he just met today, wanting to see how he would answer.
"Uncle Long, don't worry! I believe I can definitely get the top ten!" Liu Dong said confidently.
Of course, he is not blindly confident. Although his jade carvings have not been as good as wood carvings before because of the lack of guidance from famous teachers, they are still at the level of a third-level carver. Especially a few days ago, his eyes were strange.
The emergence of the ability has greatly improved his wood carving skills. I believe that the eyes that can see through the inside of jade materials will definitely make his jade carving skills rise rapidly. By then, he will be compared with those young people who are similar to him.
Jade carvers, I believe they will not be much inferior.
"Brother Liu, don't underestimate this competition! You must know that it is organized by the National Jade Sculpture Art Society. It is a nationwide competition. The top players from all provinces in the country compete on the same stage. None of them are weak. I believe that in the end
Those who can enter the finals all have extraordinary carving skills. If Brother Liu wants to get ranked, he will have to work hard in the past six months!" Zhou Bin said with encouragement in his words.
Although it was the first time that he and Liu Dong met today, Zhou Bin, a little brother who was more than ten years younger than him, still had a very fond impression of him.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for your advice. I will definitely work hard to improve my jade carving skills after I go back!" Liu Dong said firmly.
"Well, this is my business card. If you have any difficulties, you can call me anytime!" Zhou Bin said, taking out a gold-gilded and exquisite business card from his jacket pocket and handing it to Liu Dong's hand.
The style of the business card is very simple. Apart from a name, it only has a mobile phone number. Other than that, there is no other information.
Of course, from the workmanship of this business card, it can be seen that it is precious, so after Liu Dong took a look at it, he carefully received it in his pocket. Of course, this is only on the surface, in fact, this card may be related to
The business card of his future has been put into his mustard space.
Ever since Liu Dong discovered the ability to store things in this mustard space, basically all of his valuable things are in it. Including all the documents he has on him and the wallet he often uses.