The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

"I don't need a gift. If you come back, that's my gift."

"The sweetness of the small mouth is extremely high, I highly agree with this." On Zhao Chuanxin's palm, a piece of peridot the size of a baby's fist suddenly appeared: "I cut this and gave it to you."

It was the peridot given to him by Kirch, the son of the volcano.

Not to mention Wilhelmina, even the jeweler couldn't help but look up.

He held up his reading glasses and said, "Buy cake, is this peridot?"

He had never seen such a large peridot.

Wilhelmina was surprised: "Oh my god, it's so big!"

Peridot may not be as precious as diamonds and rubies, but with such a large size, it is more precious than the former.

Things are rare and valuable.

Zhao Chuanxin sat on the chair, took out a pen and paper, and drew a design drawing.

Wilhelmina remembered that Zhao Chuanxin told her that the secret to maintaining love is freshness.

Unexpectedly, on the occasion of her birthday, Zhao Chuanxin played another trick.

He also knows how to make jewelry?

At this time, craftsmen no longer face discrimination internationally.

Unlike in the past, when merchants, vendors, day laborers, craftsmen, dervishes and pilgrims represented mobile groups, the middle and upper classes regarded them as blind people who were only responsible for delivering various orders issued by the noble lords.

Around the same time, the French Revolution and the British Industrial Revolution were the explosive points that transformed the world into what it is today. By 1848, all the land that Western officials and businessmen thought they could use was occupied, and there was no obstacle left.

Since then, the social structure has changed at all levels, and now craftsmen are generally middle-class people who are comfortable with a small amount of money.

At first the jeweler didn't take it seriously. After all, he had been in this business for many years and had honed his skills all his life.

But for the sake of the huge peridot, he paid more attention to Zhao Chuanxin and looked at his drawings closely.

Seeing that several inlay methods he had never seen appeared on the drawing at the same time, the jeweler was stunned. He reminded: "Young man, your idea is good and very creative, but such a difficulty requires extremely skilled craftsmanship." .”

It has the meaning of "Can you do it? If not, I will do it."

Wilhelmina saw that Zhao Chuanxin just drew a brooch in the shape of a palm leaf. Although it was gorgeous, she didn't realize how complicated it was.

But when a jeweler explains it, he realizes that it seems simple, but is actually very difficult.

Zhao Chuanxin said "Huh": "Obviously, I am that kind of unparalleled genius, nothing can trouble me."

The jeweler was very unhappy when he heard this.

In craft work, sweat is more important than talent, so why are you bragging?

He remained silent, preparing to watch Zhao Chuanxin's joke.

After drawing the drawing, Zhao Chuanxin took out a piece of platinum.

He used an elf carving knife to cut out a layer, without making a mark on it, and directly carved it.

Seeing the platinum shards flying, the jeweler's eyes widened.

It was the first time in my life, and probably the last time, that I saw someone handling precious metals like this.

The general shape is very simple. Although platinum is hard, it is still a younger brother in front of the elf carving knife. Three strokes, five divisions and two Zhao Chuan Xin are carved into shape.

What is difficult is the details of the inlay grooves. There are retro column inlays, tension inlays that can only be set with hard stones, tooth-pin inlays, group inlays, micro inlays...

The variations in the setting grooves are arranged according to the size of the gemstones to be embellished on the palm leaves.

It seems simple, but Zhao Chuanxin is actually showing off his skills.

Apart from this, there is nothing else to offer.

In the past, if he made carcasses, he would use the lost wax method.

With the elf carving knife and a lot of precious metals, there is no need to work so hard.

The jeweler asked: "What kind of knife is this? Am I blinded? I think..."

Zhao Chuanxin interrupted him: "Yes, your eyes are dazzled."

"Forehead……"

The front was okay, after all, the inlay slot was huge, and it became more and more difficult the further back, Zhao Chuanxin began to sweat on his forehead.

Wilhelmina took out the silk handkerchief, wiped it carefully for him, and then kissed his forehead.

Zhao Chuanxin was distracted and seemed unaware.

Observed from this angle, Wilhelmina found a new point of view.

Seriously man...

Zhao Chuanxin felt that the time was a little long, so he took out his pocket watch and placed it next to him so that he could observe the passage of time.

How strong is the Elf Carver?

He didn't have to flick his wrist and relied on his consciousness to control the blade. If it weren't for his blindness, he could move one slot at a time almost every second.

When he got to the micro-inlay, Zhao Chuanxin wiped his tears and put on devil crystal glasses.

No microscope, but equipment.

It took one hour to complete, but Zhao Chuanxin felt it was too long and was very dissatisfied.

But the jeweler felt that it was incredibly fast. This was no longer a hand, but a machine.

Zhao Chuanxian started cutting the peridot, which was also very time-consuming.

But in the eyes of the jeweler, that knife is simply a peerless weapon.

He has never seen a gemstone faceted with just a knife without polishing and cutting - heart-shaped cut, olive cut, pear-shaped cut, triangle, semi-olive, trapezoid, cabochon, mixed and even In the alien...

Zhao Chuanxin is different from orthodox jewelers. He has no intention of using leftover materials, so he does not consider the cost when cutting.

Seeing that the leftover materials that could have been used with more brainpower were abandoned by Zhao Chuanxin like old shoes, the jeweler couldn't help but pointed out: "Young man, this is too wasteful. This will ruin the family fortune. I am very worried about your future..."

Zhao Chuanxin didn't even raise his head: "My family has tens of millions of dollars and several estates. What are you worried about?"

"..."

Bragging, keep bragging...

Zhao Chuanxin added: "Maybe, my wife still has a country as a dowry. I don't even want to know about it. I won't be able to spend it all, right?"

Why don't you go to heaven?

"Hey, young man, do you think I will believe it?"

"Believe it or not, you won't let me live in a manor of more than 400 acres, eat dinner worth a thousand dollars, and sleep with the most noble and beautiful woman in the world, okay?"

"You are too arrogant. First of all, wealth does not allow you to have everything."

"Yes, wealth has given me such happiness as a mansion and a beautiful wife, but it has also made me lose all my worries."

"you……"

Wilhelmina smiled and bent over.

This man is really... ranging from high-ranking officials to nobles, to traffickers and lackeys, he has never lost a fight.

While talking, Zhao Chuanxin was busy with his hands, placing the diamonds in the inlay slots one by one, using the jeweler's clamps, hammers and other tools, tapping them, and began to fix the bite.

The most amazing thing about this piece of jewelry is not that the material is expensive, but that the process is extremely complicated and difficult.

The carcass of the palm leaves is densely covered with peridots of various sizes.

From the outer teeth of the palm leaves to every vein, and even on the tips of the leaves, there is a small gem that is almost difficult to see with the naked eye.

This step is actually the most time-consuming, because the elf carving knife cannot be used.

Fortunately, since practicing the balancing technique, Zhao Chuanxin's control of strength has become extremely good.

He patiently hammered in all the dozens of inlay slots.

Looking at the time, it turned out that two and a half hours had passed.

If you are an ordinary jeweler, this process will be so long that you will feel drowsy.

But Zhao Chuanxin's operation was like a sped-up video, and Wilhelmina actually saw it to the end.

After it was done, Zhao Chuanxin pinched the brooch. As the brooch turned on his fingertips, Wilhelmina saw a bright light.

"It is unique in the world. This is the only one dedicated to His Majesty."

So touched!

Besides Zhao Chuanxin, which man in the world would give her such a gift?

Those with that status, those who can be recognized by her, do not have the skills; those with the skills, but none of them are worthy.

Look, Captain Zhao has pioneered a new method of picking up girls, in addition to Pan Xian and Deng Xiaolu, the master of the Holy Spirit.

Wilhelmina couldn't suppress her excitement and gave Zhao Chuanxin a long kiss in front of the jeweler.

In the end, it was the jeweler's embarrassing cough that interrupted the spellcasting.

Wilhelmina was embarrassed, panting and looking around furtively. Only when there was no outsider could she rest assured.

Zhao Chuanxin's face was not red and he was out of breath. He carelessly put the remaining large pieces of peridot on the table into his bag, discarding the crumbs, and then took Wilhelmina away.

The jeweler felt that he still had more to say and shouted: "Young man, why don't you leave your contact information?"

Zhao Chuanxin had many methods that he had never seen before.

Doesn't this make him feel itchy?

At this time, there were no cameras, and the craftsmanship relied solely on observation, making it difficult to remember everything.

Zhao Chuanxin waved his hand: "Hanjiang Guying, old friends in the world, why should we meet before?"

When he arrived at the front hall, Zhao Chuanxin was stunned.

Grenville Harper is still around.

His face was full of anxiety and impatience. When he saw Wilhelmina coming out, he hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Ms. Maria, you finally came out."

Zhao Chuanxin looked at the time and saw that it was almost lunch time.

"A good dog stays out of the way," he said.

"Why are you swearing?" Grenville Harper fumed.

"You're like a fucking fly, buzzing in front of me. I'm warning you not to step within three meters of me."

"I'm not talking to you."

Zhao Chuanxin had the scepter of salvation in his hand and pointed it at him: "Don't say you didn't predict what you said."

Grenville Harper was afraid of being beaten, so he could only retreat.

At first glance, this person is not someone to be trifled with.

I just don’t understand why Ms. Maria is always with him. What is their relationship?

He didn't want to believe that the beautiful and noble Wilhelmina would have a relationship with such a vulgar person.

After leaving the door, Wilhelmina admired you: "You are so awesome. Even the old jeweler was impressed by you."

"Your Majesty, we have to keep a low profile. My husband is a man of many talents. Haven't you seen all these nights?" Zhao Chuanxin whispered with a smile, and then asked: "What do you want to eat?"

Wilhelmina blushed slightly, she had seen too much.

The big eyes rolled: "Let's cook and eat by ourselves like we did in the wolf den."

Zhao Chuanxin pondered for a moment, then took her arm and said, "Let's go to the cake shop over there first and bring your cake. Then, I'll take you to the beach."

Behind him, five meters away, Grenville Harper saw the intimate behavior between Zhao Chuanxin and Wilhelmina. Jealousy sprouted, and he burst into tears.

Entering the cake shop, Zhao Chuanxin asked: "Do you support birthday cakes with customized patterns?"

The clerk shook his head: "We have ready-made styles sir."

Zhao Chuanxin waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, I'll come in person!"

Wilhelmina: "..."