In front of me, it looks like a goat root carving.

Although the carving is not too fine, it is full of charm and has a bit of spirituality.

"Well, the carving is okay, and the later polishing is good, this root carving can also be taken out to see people, no worse than the carving you did last time. ”

Xia Jie looked at this root carving left and right before commenting.

Since the last time he helped him trim the carving, Xia Jie encouraged him to carve it himself, polish it and then show it to himself.

In this way, he can reflect his true level, rather than having to process it himself before he can take it out.

"Master, is it really that good?"

Zhu Dayong's face flushed, and he seemed to be a little excited.

"Well, it's pretty good, but we still need to make persistent efforts, look back, if there are any good materials, strive to carve a high-quality product!"

Xia Jie nodded, patted the shoulder of the eldest apprentice and said.

The apprentice has a chance, and the master is very pleased!

"Brother Xia, is this root carving of your apprentice sold?"

Zhao Liang, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but ask.

After dinner yesterday, he also asked Xia Jie, in addition to the "Flying Dragon in the Sky" in the living room, there are any other root carving works that can be appreciated.

Yes, but there are only two, one is the lying cow of the village committee, and the other is the dragon and tiger leaping in Xia Jie's room.

Obviously, the root carving work as big as the lying cow will definitely not be sold easily by the other party, and even if it is sold, it will not be able to take it without a dozen or two hundred thousand.

As for the dragon and tiger leap in Xia Jie's room, it is a boutique at first glance, more refined than the "Flying Dragon in the Sky" outside, and the estimated price is not cheap.

Zhao Liang also dispelled the idea of buying at a price, originally he just wanted to spend a few thousand yuan, buy an ordinary point, and put it at home as a decoration, if the price is too expensive, there is no need.

Seeing Zhu Dayong's goat root carving now, he was suddenly moved.

Although it can't be compared to Xia Jie's carving, he is also his apprentice.

Besides, I saw it myself, and I thought it was very interesting, my wife is not a sheep, just buy one back, beaming!

"Oh, Brother Zhao, are you interested in this?"

Xia Jie couldn't help but turn his head to look at Zhao Liang and said with a smile.

"Hehe, I'm not afraid of your jokes, I originally wanted to buy one from you, but seeing that your two are high-quality products, I'm embarrassed to ask the price. ”

Zhao Liang smiled and said calmly: "Right now, your apprentice, I think it's quite suitable, how much can you sell?"

Hearing Zhao Liang's words, Xia Jie turned his head to look at Zhu Dayong and said, "Dayong, the guest wants to buy your root carving, let's make a price!"

"This ...... This one...... Master, since your guests want it, take it. ”

Zhu Dayong rubbed his hands and said with some hesitation.

This is Master's guest, if you want to buy it, it will definitely not be appropriate to open it high, but if it is too low, then it is better to send it directly.

Anyway, the root material was also found in the mountains, and it just took me some time.

"Don't don't, this yard is one yard, I'm here to buy a carving, but it's not for nothing. ”

Zhao Liang hurriedly waved his hand and said.

After all, I don't have such a deep friendship with Xia Jie, but I am a fan who comes on vacation, and the other party can give a preferential price, and it will be!

"Dayong, Brother Zhao said so, you can open it!"

Xia Jie also nodded and said.

"Master, I don't know how much is appropriate, otherwise, Brother Zhao, you can watch it!"

Zhu Dayong kicked the offered ball to Zhao Liang again.

To tell the truth, he knew that the things carved by the master were all worth a thousand gold, and there were no bargains.

But if you carve it yourself, how much money can it sell, I really don't have a number in my heart.

At the last cultural festival, he was overjoyed to be able to sell it directly for 2,000 yuan, but now that people are coming to buy it, he really doesn't have the courage to open another 2,000.

After all, this work does not have a master's knife, it is purely created by himself.

Zhao Liang thought for a while and said, "In this way, I'll buy it for 1,000 and a half, do you think it's okay?"

"Huh!

Zhu Dayong was stunned and muttered.

"Yes, less, brother, I bought it directly at the door, give a factory price!"

Zhao Liang followed.

Of course, his psychological price is two thousand, as long as it does not exceed, it is acceptable.

Quoting a thousand and a half is also to give the other party a room for bargaining.

"It's a lot, it's okay. ”

Zhu Dayong was overjoyed, and nodded again and again.

In fact, the production time of this root carving is not long, mainly because the idea took a little thought, and now it can be sold for 15,000, and he is content.

"That's okay, you give me the Alipay account, and I'll transfer it to you!"

Zhao Liang immediately took out his mobile phone and said.

Whoa!

Alipay has arrived at 1,500 yuan!

Hearing this pleasant voice, Zhu Dayong felt that he was one step closer to his small goal.

With the goat root carving, as well as his wife and children, Zhao Liang left satisfied.

In the small courtyard, Zhu Dayong also said to Xia Jie very excitedly: "Master, I have sold another root carving, I should be able to eat this bowl of rice!"

"Hehe, do a good job, you are just getting started now, if you want to be proficient, if you want to sell the works at a higher price in the future, you need to continue to study carefully. ”

"As I taught you at the beginning, from the processing of the root material to the conception, from carving to polishing, every link should not be sloppy, if there is anything you don't understand, just ask me. ”

"Remember two words: mindfulness!"

Xia Jie patted Zhu Dayong's arm and said.

"Well, Master, I don't want to do anything now, so I'm just concentrating on this root carving!"

Zhu Dayong nodded heavily and followed.

"Master, I'll transfer this money to you. ”

"Okay, okay, I didn't ask for two thousand, what do you want you to do with this one thousand and five, carve it well, sell it for eight thousand next time, and give it to me again!"

Xia Jie waved his hand and smiled.

"Hey!"

Zhu Dayong also grinned.

"Master, you have a lot of root material over there, I'll deal with it!"

Since you're here, you have to do something.

Zhu Dayong pointed to the root materials stacked in the corner of the wall and said.

"Well, okay, you get it first, I'll take out the tea leaves to dry, and we'll go back to the village together." ”

"Okay!"

......

The afterglow of the setting sun reflected the horizon red.

After finishing the work at hand, Xia Jie picked some peaches and returned to the village with Zhu Dayong.

After entering the village, Zhu Dayong couldn't wait to go back to report the good news to the old man.

Xia Jie beckoned: "Hey, Dayong, don't worry, take these peaches back and give them to your parents to taste!"

"Well, thank you, Master!"

Zhu Dayong happily took the basket.

He also ate it last time, and he knew that this peach was very sweet and delicious, but the master didn't give it, so he was embarrassed to ask for it!

"Remember to give me the basket when you turn around, there are few at home!"

Xia Jie said again.

These baskets were all made of bamboo by my grandfather who was idle before, and now a lot of them are being sent out one after another, and there is really no stock.

Besides, Grandpa is going to make a pumpkin lock now, so where can I have time to weave baskets again.

"Master, I'll bring a few more when I go back!"

Zhu Dayong said in response.

After separating from Zhu Dayong, Xia Jie drove all the way to his grandfather's house.

On the way, it is inevitable to say hello to the villagers, and when you meet a familiar one, you have to chat a word or two.

After all, I grew up here, and there are only a few hundred people at the head and end of the village, so I basically know each other.

Passing by the small vegetable market in the village, Xia Jie stopped.

Since I went to my grandfather's, I naturally had to buy some food and cook something delicious for the old man to taste.

This is a good cook, and you don't have to wait for a long time at this time.

"Xiaojie, come to buy vegetables, I have a fish here that I just caught in the net, can I have one?"

When the fisherman Zhao Si saw Xia Jie, he immediately beckoned and said.

"Okay, let's get one!"

Xia Jie leaned in front of the wooden basin and looked at it, then pointed to the carp that kept writhing and looked like it was more than a pound and said.

"Fourth uncle, just give me that carp!"

"This carp is not delicious, there is still a cinnamon fish, or take these yellow eels back and burn them." ”

Zhao Si said enthusiastically.

"No, no, just take this carp, it's delicious!"

Seeing this fish, Xia Jie thought of a good dish, other fish are available at any time, but this kind of wild carp of the right size has to be touched.

"Okay, I'll kill you!"

Zhao Siyi grabbed the carp and said.

"No, no, I'll go back and kill it myself, fourth uncle, how much do you weigh me!"

Xia Jie waved his hand, the ingredients must be processed in the freshest state, and killing early will also affect the taste.

"What's the money, it's not worth much if it's caught in the river, you can take it and eat it!"

Zhao Si waved his hand and said.

"Fourth uncle, if you want to say that, I don't want it, you can tell me how much!"

Although the villagers are simple, Xia Jie can't take advantage of this.

"Okay, okay, you can give ten dollars!"

Zhao Si said casually.

"That's fine!"

Ten yuan doesn't matter in Xia Jie's opinion, for Zhao Si, he can buy a pack of cigarettes or a bottle of wine!

After buying the fish, Xia Jie naturally had a goal behind him, and came to Pork Rong's meat stall again.

"Yo, Xiaojie is here, I still have two front hooves here, I'm going to keep them for myself to burn at home, do you want to?"

Pork Rong, who was sharpening his knife, saw Xia Jie and said with a smile.

"Uncle Rong, don't want the pig's trotters, do you have any fine meat, give me half a catty!"

Xia Jie swept his eyes and said.

"Okay, half a pound of lean meat!"

Pork Rong immediately took out a piece of pork, cut off a piece and threw it to Xia Jie.

"Thank you, Uncle Rong!"

After paying the money, Xia Jie went to buy a free-range rooster again, plus a little seasonal vegetables, and went straight to his grandfather's house.

In the village committee, Liu Changgen walked out with a red face.

Just now, the county called and told him to go to the county tomorrow for a meeting to discuss the establishment of additional venues for cultural activities.

In the past, such a good thing, where is the turn to get Woniu Village to be at the forefront.

Now it's really a salted fish turned over!

Whatever happens in the town, Woniu Village will be given priority.

After all, this is a village that has been on CCTV and has been concerned by city leaders, and there are two powerful people in it!

As the saying goes, people are in good spirits when they are happy, and they have to drink at least four taels!

Liu Changgen hummed a little song and prepared to go to Li Datou.