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Chapter 153: Apprenticeship

In any case, Liu Dong couldn't have imagined that the jade carving competition after the year had not yet begun, and today at the door of the Quancheng Gambling Stone Conference, there was a master-level figure who was also a master of the northern jade carving world, and he was going to take the initiative to accept himself to get started.

Such a good thing was something he couldn't have imagined even if he broke his head before.

At this moment, Liu Dong's whole person felt like he had won a lottery of five million. It made him feel extra excited.

Raising his head, Liu Dong could clearly see the deep appreciation and affection 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 down and hugged his fists to salute, and said seriously: "How can Liu Dong be valued by you, if you don't dislike it, Liu Dong is willing to return to the door, listen to the teachings, and learn the way of jade carving!"

"Xiaodong, you have to think about it carefully!" At this time, Zhou Bin hurriedly said beside him.

Although this may make Zhang Lao unhappy, but when it comes to Liu Dong's future, which makes him feel close to his friend, Zhou Bin still chose to speak without hesitation.

"Yes, Xiaodong, you have to think about it carefully, these three kowtows, after serving tea and apprenticeship, you can't regret it anymore!" At this time, Old Man Zhang said with a smile next to him.

After listening to Old Man Zhang's words, Liu Dong first glanced at Zhou Bin gratefully, and then said to the old man with a firm expression: "I think about it very clearly, I am willing to apprentice!"

In fact, Liu Dong didn't know that he was apprenticed to Elder Yan, and it may be more beneficial than apprenticeship to Elder Zhang. However, compared with the current opportunity to apprentice with a handle, the apprenticeship of Elder Yan after half a year is somewhat distant and uncertain.

Once, a person has been in the society for three years, and Liu Dong himself has realized some truths in life, one of which is that people can't be ambitious, and they must seize the hard-won opportunities. Otherwise, once you miss it, it is likely to be a lifetime of endless regret!

Moreover, as a national-level jade carving master, Zhang Lao is only slightly inferior to Yan Lao in terms of carving skills, but it must be enough to teach Liu Dong.

In addition, if you want to become a true master, whether it is sculpture or painting, if you only rely on the master, it will definitely not be enough, and it will not be successful.

Because, in order to become a master who truly surpasses his predecessors, in addition to extraordinary skills, he also needs personal understanding.

In addition, 'the master leads the door, and the practice is in the individual', Liu Dong, who was born in Yeluzi, is most lacking now is a person who leads him to the right path of jade carving. He knew what he needed most right now.

"Hehe!" After listening to Liu Dong's words, the old man couldn't help but touch the short beard under his chin and laughed.

"Xiaodong, I'll tell you something, this person who wants you to apprentice this time is not me, but I guarantee that this person's jade carving level is definitely above me, not below me!"

"What, not that you're old?" Liu Dong couldn't help but be surprised.

"Yes, old man, in China, in terms of the level of jade carving alone, those who are higher than you are Yan Lao and Song Lao, do you always want Xiaodong to worship them as teachers?" At this time, Zhou Bin, who was standing on the side, couldn't help but ask in surprise.

After listening to their words, the old man shook his head with a smile and said, "Lao Yan's level is indeed high, and my old man can't compare to them." However, although the person I asked Xiaodong to apprentice this time is not famous, he is definitely not worse than Lao Yan and them in terms of jade carving skills alone, and even a little better!"

Looking at the affirmative look on the old man's face, Zhou Bin, who was conceited and knew a lot about the jade carving world, was really a little confused this time.

"Xiaodong, do you have a mobile phone? If you have, give me your mobile phone number, so that it is convenient for me to contact you!"

"Yes!" Hearing the old man's words, Liu Dong hurriedly took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over.

After taking it and looking at it, Old Man Zhang nodded with a smile and put the business card in his pocket.

"Okay, Xiaodong! I'll go back today, tell my old friend about your situation, and when I'm sure, I'll call you, and then we'll go to see him together, I believe that when my old friend sees your jade carving skills, he will definitely accept you as an apprentice!" said the old man with a hint of excitement in his words.

"Then I'm sorry for you!" Liu Dong said respectfully.

To be honest, Liu Dong also began to be a little curious about this person who made Old Man Zhang also admire him very much and wanted him to apprentice.

Hearing his words, the old man smiled and waved his hand, "No trouble, no trouble, as long as you seriously follow my old friend to learn carving in the future, and inherit the mantle of our northern jade carving world in the future!"

For Mr. Zhang, whose jade carving skills have reached his peak, there is nothing more important than the inheritance of jade carving skills.

"Don't worry, old man, I will definitely work hard!" Liu Dong said with a serious expression.

"Well, it's good that you know!" Zhang Lao nodded with a smile, then lightly raised Liu Dong's white jade Guanyin in his hand, and said, "Xiaodong, can you let me borrow this white jade Guanyin first?"

"No problem, you can use it all the time!" Liu Dong hurriedly agreed.

This jade Guanyin was carved from a piece of Hetian jade seed material that he bought from Yang Shang's Baoyue Xuan half a year ago, although this piece of material was only the size of a finger's belly, and it was Yang Shang who gave him a twenty-percent discount, Liu Dong spent him five thousand oceans to buy it.

That time, it was also the first time he bought such an expensive Hetian jade material, and he originally wanted to sell it at a good price after carving it. But later, I left it because I liked it too much. I've been wearing it for so many years and I've never taken it off.

After carefully wrapping Liu Dong's white jade Guanyin with a white cloth and putting it back in the pocket of his jacket, Old Man Zhang raised his head, swept over the faces of the three people, and finally fixed on Liu Dong, and said with a smile: "It seems that 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 when I have a chance later!"

"Old man, in fact, you don't have to be in such a hurry, it's okay a few days later!" Liu Dong hurriedly said.

"No, 'What is the most important thing in the 21st century?'" The old man's slightly humorous words shocked the three of them, "It's rare for an outstanding talent like Xiaodong to appear in our northern jade carving world, so naturally we have to take him down as soon as possible!"

After finishing speaking, the old man said hello to the three of them and left in a hurry.

"Xiaodong, it seems that this old man is very precious to you!" Looking at the back of the old man leaving in a hurry, Li Yuncong, who was standing on the side, said with some envy.

After listening to his words, even Liu Dong himself felt a little unbelievable at this moment.

In the past, he had no way to seek a teacher, and he still had to rely on Uncle Long's help, so he asked Zhou Bin for an opportunity to worship a famous teacher. This time, there was actually such a jade carving master who wanted to accept him. Such a good thing came too suddenly.

"Xiaodong, have you really decided to worship Zhang Lao or Zhang Lao's friend as a teacher?" At this time, Zhou Bin, who was standing on Liu Dong's left, frowned and asked.

"Yes, Brother Zhou, I know that Elder Yan may be a better choice, but there are too many variables in the middle, and I am not sure if I can get into the eyes of his old man. So, now that I have such a good opportunity, I can't give up anymore!" Speaking of this, Liu Dong took a deep breath and said with a slightly deep tone: "Brother Zhou, three years, I've waited too long, I don't want to wait any longer! I don't want to give up this opportunity!"

Liu Dong, who has the unique uprightness and boldness of the Shandong-Dong people in his bones, is actually a very decisive person. Now that the opportunity you are striving for has come, you must seize it firmly.

You must not look at the height of this mountain and hesitate, otherwise any opportunity will be missed by you.

After listening to his words, looking at the firm expression on Liu Dong's face, Zhou Bin knew that he had made up his mind and it was impossible to change it.

"Originally, I just wanted you to get to know Zhang Lao, and in the future, I will also expand my contacts in the jade carving industry in Dongshan Province, which will be more beneficial to your future development. But I didn't expect this incident to happen today, and I don't know if it will be good or bad for your development in the future!" Zhou Bin said with a trace of regret on his face.