Chapter 121: Passing the Test
When Tong Lao took out the set of carving knives he said and spread them out in front of everyone, he found that there were more than a dozen of the set of carving knives that Tong Lao said, which was far from only two or three as everyone thought. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć info And these carving knives are not only different from laughter, but also different from various styles, and some of the shapes Qiu Lin they have never thought of.
Qiu Lin originally thought that he had grown up in the countryside since he was a child, and he had seen many master carpenters, and their carving knives were completely incomparable with those taken out by Tong Lao.
As soon as Zhu Xiaoli saw this set of carving knives, his joy was written on his face, and it was very rare to break Tong Lao's sentence: "Tong Old Man, your set of knives is good." I want to buy a set of these and I can't find it, where did you buy it? ā
Tong Lao said proudly: "You definitely can't buy it, I asked someone to make it specially made, if you can pass my test, this set of carving knives will be given to you!" ā
Zhu Xiaoli said in surprise: "Really? ā
Tong Lao said: "It's better than real gold!" ā
Zhu Xiaoli said: "Okay, I'm going to decide on this set of carving knives." I wasn't worried about the lack of time when I didn't have the tools I could take advantage of, but now it seems that there is more than enough time! ā
Tong Lao said: "Don't flash your tongue in the wind, to tell you honestly, my requirements are not low!" ā
Zhu Xiaoli said disdainfully: "Just like you, how high can the requirements be?" ā
Everyone collectively rolled their eyes, and the two pinched without saying a word. And the old ones are not respected for the old, and the little ones don't have the slightest respect for the teacher, so you are not afraid that you will become someone else's apprentice in the future, and others will not teach you skills!
Tong Lao was choked by Zhu Xiaoli's words, and said with a red face: "What kind of am I?" You make it clear! ā
Qiu Lin saw that the two were going to quarrel endlessly, so he had to stop them, and said: "Tong Lao, you see that this time is not early, I think it is better not to delay the time, let Xiao Li complete your test as soon as possible, and you will also receive the Ruyi disciple earlier, right?" ā
Tong Lao didn't make trouble anymore when he heard Qiu Lin say this, and Zhu Xiaoli felt bored when he saw that Tong Lao was no longer making trouble, so Zhu Xiaoli took the piece of wood given by Tong Lao and looked at it carefully.
Seeing that Zhu Xiaoli had begun to accept the test of Tong Lao, everyone found a seat nearby and sat down, just two tables, Tong Lao ordered someone to give each table a pot of tea. He himself sat in the closest place to Zhu Xiaoli, and he wanted to see Zhu Xiaoli's entire creative process in order to better judge Zhu Xiaoli's qualifications.
Seeing that Zhu Xiaoli hadn't started to do it yet and was just studying with a piece of wood, Qiu Lin couldn't help but ask Xiao Chen, "Apprentice, is Xiao Li sure?" ā
Although Qiu Lin has confidence in Zhu Xiaoli, it is Xiao Chen who knows Zhu Xiaoli best, Xiao Chen heard this: "There should be no problem, you know that Xiao Li is famous for his ingenuity when he was in school, as long as it is handmade." But I rarely see Xiao Li do wood carvings, but there are two beautiful wood carvings in her room, which Xiao Li made when he was bored. ā
Qiu Lin said: "In this way, Xiao Li is still experienced!" Actually, I don't really want Xiao Li to pass this test! ā
Xiao Chen turned his head to look at Qiu Lin with doubts in his eyes.
Qiu Lin continued: "I heard Chen Lao say that carving is a very test of patience, many masters have to be isolated from the world for more than ten years before becoming famous, this is a very boring process, many people can't stand this boredom and change careers." Xiao Li is in contact with this line now, I'm afraid of delaying her! ā
After Xiao Chen listened to Qiu Lin's words, he also fell into deep thought. Although Qiu Lin didn't say it explicitly, the meaning was already obvious, Zhu Xiaoli was not young anymore, if she spent a few years on carving, she would be a big girl, and it would be difficult to find a boyfriend when the time came. And learning to carve is really cruel for a young and beautiful girl.
Although Tong Lao has been paying attention to Zhu Xiaoli, Zhu Xiaoli has not started to do it yet, so he heard the conversation between Qiu Lin and Xiao Chen very clearly, although he was uncomfortable, but this was a fact.
Tong Lao secretly decided that if Zhu Xiaoli's talent was only better than ordinary people, then he couldn't delay a girl's good time if he was that ruthless person.
Qiu Lin and Xiao Chen didn't notice the change in Tong Lao's expression, because at this time, Zhu Xiaoli had already begun to move.
I saw Zhu Xiaoli holding a narrow carving knife in his hand and carving a few times on that piece of wood, and then changed to a carving knife, with that focused look Although Qiu Lin and Xiao Chen were not the first time they had met, every time they saw it, they could bring vibration to their hearts.
Several others were also attracted by Zhu Xiaoli's concentration and grace with a carving knife in his hand. Qiu Yinyang and Chen Feihao were even more shocked in their hearts, the two usually played with Zhu Xiaoli, but they only felt that Zhu Xiaoli was very kind to the spleen and stomach of the two, with a bold temperament, straightforward, and a bit of the demeanor of a female man at the moment, I never expected Zhu Xiaoli to have such a quiet side.
The two of them had also guessed before, Qiu Lin and Xiao Chen said that the ingenuity is at most that this girl is jumping up and down to complete some popular handmade works for girls, the two of them originally didn't believe that Zhu Xiaoli could pass the test of the old child, and even last night they discussed how to make her happy if Zhu Xiaoli failed, but now Zhu Xiaoli is too different from what they imagined, and they already believe that Zhu Xiaoli can pass the test.
And unlike everyone, when Zhu Xiaoli went under the knife for the first time, Tong Lao's eyes were already shining, and Tong Lao's heart was even more shocked, as Zhu Xiaoli used the knife more often, Tong Lao's eyes became brighter and brighter, and in the end, Tong Lao had already opened his eyes to the maximum and didn't know.
Time passed unconsciously, for Tong Lao and Zhu Xiaoli, time may pass very fast, but for Qiu Lin and the others, it is too boring, the tea on the table has been changed three times, Zhu Xiaoli has no tendency to stop, and Tong Lao has not changed his posture since Zhu Xiaoli picked up the carving knife, and there is no tendency to change.
At noon, Qiu Lin went to order takeout, but there was no way, Tong Lao opened a tea room here, and he really only sold tea and nothing else to eat, including snacks, which was also a big surprise!
Takeaway Zhu Xiaoli and Tong Lao didn't eat, because when Qiu Lin called them, they were scolded by Tong Lao, and the scolding was justified: "Go and go, don't you have any eyesight, don't you see that we are busy?" I know what to do besides eating? ā
Qiu Lin was embarrassed by Tong Lao's scolding, and several people ate takeout at the table next to him.
In the boring waiting of Qiu Lin and others, the time had reached the hottest time in the afternoon, fortunately, Tong Lao made this tea room strange but the air conditioner was still installed, and several people did not feel hot.
Just when a few people were drowsy, Zhu Xiaoli said softly: "It's finally done, I'm tired!" ā
As soon as Zhu Xiaoli's words fell, the piece of wood that he had not had time to put down, and now the one that was made into a wood carving by Zhu Xiaoli was snatched by Tong Lao.
Tong Lao took the wood and looked at it a few times, with a satisfied look on his face, and the more he looked at it, the more satisfied he became!
Zhu Xiaoli saw that the wood carving he had worked so hard to carve was snatched away by Tong Lao before he could appreciate it carefully, and immediately shouted: "Tong Lao Man, what are you doing?" Give me back the wood carving! ā
When Tong Lao heard this, he didn't talk back to Zhu Xiaoli, but said with a smile on his face: "Girl, no, apprentice, this wood carving is for the teacher to help you collect, hehe!" ā
Zhu Xiaoli glared and said, "You still want to be shameless, did I say that I want to worship you as a teacher?" Give me back the wood carving! ā
Qiu Lin and the others looked at the sudden quarrel and didn't understand what was happening. But when he heard the content of the quarrel between the two, he knew that Zhu Xiaoli was afraid that the freshly carved wood carving was snatched away by Tong Lao.
Qiu Lin hurriedly grabbed Zhu Xiaoli, who was about to grab the wood carving in his hand, and asked, "Xiaoli, what's wrong?" Why did you suddenly quarrel with Tong Lao! ā
Tong Lao saw someone pulling a frame, and couldn't wait to look at the wood carving in his hand.
Zhu Xiaoli said angrily: "This old man Tong, the wood carving I worked so hard to carve out, I was snatched away by him before I had time to appreciate it, this is the best wood carving I have carved!" ā
Xiao Chen also came over and hugged Zhu Xiaoli at this time and said, "Okay, Xiao Li was originally here to accept the test of Tong Lao, and it is normal for him to take a look!" ā
Zhu Xiaoli said aggrievedly: "But at that time, I carved the best wood carving, I didn't have such a good tool before, and I always felt bad, and now I finally have a satisfactory one, and I was robbed by him before I saw it!" ā
Qiu Lin said to Tong Lao: "Tong Lao, what do you think of Xiao Li's wood carving?" Have you passed your test? ā
Tong Lao didn't seem to hear Qiu Lin's words, his eyes kept staring at the wood carving in his hand, sometimes frowning and sometimes grinning.
Qiu Lin had to shout at him twice.
Tong Lao reluctantly raised his head and looked at Qiu Lin and said, "What's it called, don't you see that I'm appreciating something?" ā
Qiu Lin was dumbfounded, this old man is too much. A large group of people here are hanging out here by you, and you still have an opinion when others call you twice!
Zhu Xiaoli couldn't get used to seeing Tong Lao like this, and shouted loudly: "Tong Lao Man, don't look at it!" I haven't passed your test to say a word, and give me back my wood carving! ā
Tong Lao said to Zhu Xiaoli with obvious flattery: "Didn't I say just now, you are already my apprentice, and this wood carving is regarded as your apprenticeship!" ā
Hearing Tong Lao's affirmative reply, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and after waiting for so long, they finally waited for a good result. It's just that Qiu Lin and Xiao Chen are still a little worried in their hearts.
Zhu Xiaoli said: "Since you have passed, return the wood carving to me, I have only heard of the master to the apprentice to meet the gift, and I have not heard of the apprenticeship ceremony!" ā
Seeing that Zhu Xiaoli wanted this wood carving here, Tong Lao's face was wrinkled, he really didn't want to give it! It's not that Zhu Xiaoli's wood carving is better than Tong Lao, but there are some things Tong Lao has figured out, he just saw Zhu Xiaoli do it, but there are some techniques Tong Lao himself feels novel, there is a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and he wants to study it carefully. (To be continued.) )