1986: Old Stories in Northeast China

Chen Tiezhu was really interested in some things about Feng Shui metaphysics, because it was an exploration of the unknown.

Mr. Zhou was also very patient. He did not get impatient because of some of the simple questions asked by Chen Tiezhu.

After dinner, the old and the young talked a lot.

On the contrary, Zhou Fengxia thought it was more interesting to play with Doudou. The big and the small, they also had a lot of fun.

After a good sleep, Qi Cuiwen, the granddaughter of Mr. Qi, also rushed over with the carved jewelry.

She was tall and wore a windbreaker. With her hair draped over her shoulders and a little makeup, she could be a movie star in the future without any surgery.

But the look in this girl's eyes was a little fierce.

"Girl, why are you looking at me like that?" Chen Tiezhu asked in confusion.

"I just want to see who can keep Grandpa busy all night and make me listen to you." Qi Cuiwen said unhappily.

"I said I'm innocent, you definitely can't believe it. But Xiao Zhou is a witness, he knows what's going on." Chen Tiezhu said seriously.

"Don't drag me into this, I'm just a driver." Zhou Fengxia said hurriedly.

"Coward."

Chen Tiezhu gave his own evaluation.

Qi Cuiwen frowned, when did Zhou Fengxia become so well-behaved? What on earth is this Chen Tiezhu doing?

"Girl, do you want me to see it first?" Chen Tiezhu said.

Qi Cuiwen didn't say anything, and pushed the box over angrily.

The lid of the box was opened, and a Maitreya Buddha pendant and a pair of earrings appeared in front of him.

"It's really beautiful, this big-bellied Maitreya Buddha looks festive. This earring looks a little small, but this water drop shape is also very beautiful." Zhou Fengxia, who came over, said with emotion.

"The old man's carving is indeed exquisite. Who said that the northern craftsmanship is rough and bold, and there is no more exquisiteness." Chen Tiezhu also sighed.

"Especially this earring, although it looks a little thin, but no matter in the material or carving, it takes a lot of effort. I couldn't see it before yesterday. Material selection is also a great knowledge."

"Besides, the inlaying process is really amazing. The value of a jade jewelry is much higher with such material selection, carving and inlaying."

Listening to his words, Qi Cuiwen pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows.

Although Zhou Fengxia was a little speechless when facing Chen Tiezhu and Grandpa, she was also a smart person.

After noticing Qi Cuiwen's expression, I knew that what Brother Chen said hit her heart.

Needless to say, this pair of earrings must be made by her.

"Girl, thank Mr. Qi for me when you go back." Chen Tiezhu said seriously after the box was closed.

"It doesn't matter whether you thank me or not, what do you do?" Qi Cuiwen asked curiously.

"I'm just a farmer." Chen Tiezhu said.

Qi Cuiwen rolled her eyes, "Who are you trying to fool? If you were a farmer, would grandpa care so much? He even asked me to go back with you before the New Year to teach you how to carve?"

"Good fellow, Mr. Qi really invested a lot of money." Zhou Fengxia said in surprise.

Chen Tiezhu grinned bitterly, "Sister, Mr. Qi still arranged it this way? Is he afraid that I won't work hard on carving?"

"What do you think? I finally have a holiday, but I can't even have fun." Qi Cuiwen said distressedly.

"Are you still studying? What school?" Chen Tiezhu asked curiously.

"The Academy of Fine Arts. What do you do?" Qi Cuiwen asked.

"I'm really a farmer. If you don't believe me, ask him." Chen Tiezhu was even more helpless.

"Ask him? He's always talking slickly. It's strange that you can believe what he says." Qi Cuiwen rolled her eyes at Zhou Fengxia who was about to speak.

"I'm just wondering why Grandpa praised you so much. I've been learning from Grandpa for so long, but Grandpa never praised me."

"I'm really a farmer. How about we call Grandpa Zhou who takes my daughter to play and give me a proof?" Chen Tiezhu said with a wry smile.

"It's also because I get along well with Grandpa Qi. Although I was scolded by Grandpa Qi yesterday, we got along very happily overall."

"I just didn't expect that I would have to trouble my sister to teach Grandpa Qi. I feel a little guilty towards him. Since you care so much about me, I will definitely study the art of carving."

He felt that this time he was always a bit forced.

He could understand Grandpa Qi's thoughts, but was he so urgent?

But from this point, it can also be seen that Grandpa Zhou's judgment was very accurate.

Qi Cuiwen looked at Chen Tiezhu suspiciously. Anyway, she really didn't understand this matter now.

Zhou Fengxia understood what was going on, but she dared to talk to thisA girl, what do you say?

"Girl, how long will it take to graduate?" Chen Tiezhu asked suddenly.

"You're going to graduate in the summer, what are you doing?" Qi Cuiwen asked vigilantly.

"Nothing, it's just that Xiao Zhou is planning to expand and strengthen the jade business in the future. Naturally, there must be a skilled designer in charge. I think you are the next candidate." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"Ahem..."

Zhou Fengxia, who was watching the excitement on the side, was choked. What are you talking about? Why are you talking about this?

"He? It's just messing around." Qi Cuiwen looked at Zhou Fengxia and said.

"Who is messing around? With Brother Chen's help, it's not messing around. At that time, we may go to Myanmar and participate in the public auction." Zhou Fengxia said unconvinced.

"If you mess around, you may come up with something. If you are interested, you can go and have fun. Maybe you can find a good piece of material and carve a set of your favorite decoration for yourself, which is also good." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

Zhou Fengxia blinked, "Yes, let's go and have fun."

"What are you two thinking? Are you thinking about my grandfather coming out of retirement?" Qi Cuiwen asked with a fierce face.

"Why do you need the old man? You can do it yourself. Just from the craftsmanship of this earring, you can see that your craftsmanship will be amazing if you accumulate a little experience." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"At present, you must have no problem carving these small objects, otherwise Mr. Qi would not let you start. The poor skills may be the craftsmanship of some large items."

"It's really not a good thing. You can see that the earrings I carved are deliberately said to be nice. How did you see it?" Qi Cuiwen asked in some confusion.

"A feeling, anyway, if you look at the pendant and then the earrings, although they are both exquisite, they feel different." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"See? This is Brother Chen's ability." Zhou Fengxia said proudly.

"Thanks to Mr. Qi's kindness, I have to work hard with you, but our hard work can't be in vain." Chen Tiezhu continued.

"After the bracelet is made from the material of Chundaicai, it can also be made into a peace locket. Give one to me when the time comes, and I will carve it myself."

As soon as this sentence came out, it was incredible. Not only did Zhou Fengxia dazed, but even Qi Cuiwen's face changed.

They naturally knew what kind of value such a peace locket represented.

Why is Brother Chen (this guy) so generous? Is he really thinking something wrong?

"Dad, Dad, Grandpa said to let Dad answer the phone."

At this time, Doudou ran in from outside with the bracelet in his right hand and a chicken leg in his left hand.