Chapter 129: Bronze
As the old saying goes, if you come to your door, you're a guest. Regardless of whether the guest buys something in the end or not, the host must welcome him with a smile. When you meet a door-to-door customer who doesn't buy anything, you look at each other coldly, and that's a loss of manners.
Don't underestimate this sentence, there is a lot of knowledge in it.
Open the door to do business, pay attention to a harmony word. As soon as the guest comes to the door, it is an opportunity. If you don't buy it this time, you will come back again, the so-called buying and selling will not be benevolent and righteous, and this is the truth.
After all, Xiaoshi is young, and he doesn't understand many of the principles of doing things. As soon as he heard that Fang Shuo was not here to create bronzes, he immediately disliked it, which was a taboo.
"Bastard, what are you talking about, don't get out of here." Chang Chang scolded.
Xiao Shi was scolded by the old man, and immediately arched his mouth and walked out aggrieved.
This incident started because of himself, Fang Shuo was suddenly a little embarrassed, and Shi Li confessed: "I'm really sorry. ”
Lao Chang immediately replied: "Wangfang Gongzi Haihan, it's because this kid doesn't understand the rules, that's why he collided with you." Don't worry, when I turn around, I will discipline him. ”
Fang Shuo hurriedly said: "It's all recklessness and disturbing your business, and this has nothing to do with stones." You can rest assured that you will not be delayed for too long, and you will leave after asking. ”
Lao Chang responded: "It's a trivial matter, just open your mouth." ”
Fang Shuo said in detail: "That's the case, by chance, I had the honor to go to Huangfu to have a look. After seeing a bronze incense burner in the courtyard of the Huang Mansion, I thought it was very beautiful, so I asked Mr. Huang who made it. As soon as I got Mr. Huang's guidance, I came to your account at this time. ”
Lao Chang replied: "I see, yes, the bronze incense burner in Mr. Huang's house is indeed made by me." What's the matter, does Fang Gongzi have something to ask me for? ”
Fang Shuo said: "Actually, I don't have to say anything about your craftsmanship in making bronzes, but Mr. Huang told me that you built two identical incense burners at that time, and one of them was given to the Song Mansion by Mr. Huang. And before that, I also saw the bronze incense burner in the Song Mansion, and I felt that the two bronze incense burners were a little different, which was a little strange. ”
Lao Chang replied: "This is natural, the bronzes are all poured and polished, except for imitation and counterfeiting, there are no two identical devices." At the beginning, when the Huangfu sent someone to ask me to build an incense burner, I still wondered how I could make two identical incense burners. Later, I found out that I had misheard. Fortunately, Mr. Huang was generous, and in the end, the two incense burners were bought together. ”
Fang Shuo asked, "This is strange, didn't the people from the Huang Mansion explain their requirements clearly, and you didn't confirm with the Huang Mansion?" It's a big business, so why is it sloppy? ”
Lao Chang shook his head and said, "Afterwards, I also felt strange. If you think about it, I guess I was too excited and a little in a trance. Nowadays, everyone uses iron tools, and not many people come here to order bronzes. In the past few years, I have been thinking about whether to change careers. ”
Fang Shuo changed the topic and asked, "How long ago did you build those two bronze incense burners?" ”
Lao Chang thought for a while and said, "Counting the days, it's almost two years." ”
Fang Shuo asked again, "In addition to the stones, do you have any guys to help in this shop?" ”
Lao Chang sighed and said, "Now, where is anyone willing to come to me." Originally, there was a guy in the shop, but later, he left. ”
Fang Shuo then asked him, "Do you know where he went?" ”
Lao Chang shook his head and said, "I don't know this, I don't care where he wants to go." ”
Fang Shuo asked without giving up: "Yes, what is this person's name, do you remember?" ”
Lao Chang said: "That guy is called Laifu." What's the matter, is there something wrong with Fang Gongzi looking for him? ”
Fang Shuo said casually: "Oh, it's okay, I'm just wondering what kind of fool would give up learning such a good craft as yours." ”
Hearing this, Lao Chang smiled bitterly: "Fang Gongzi praised it falsely, speaking of which, bronze is more brittle than iron, easy to break, and the price is high, and in another one or two hundred years, the bronze will be gone." ”
Fang Shuo persuaded: "In my opinion, bronze can last for thousands of years without breaking. And the iron tools that were made at the same time will rust away after a while. Even though iron is more practical and common than bronze, bronze will never decline. ”
Hearing Fang Shuo say this, Lao Chang immediately saluted him, and said with a straight face: "Thank you Fang Gongzi for speaking for the person who made the bronze for us." The masterpieces created by the ancestors of the human race, even if they are replaced by new crafts many years later, should not be forgotten. ”
Fang Shuo hurriedly replied, "Oh, what is this doing, sir, I can't stand it." When I bother Mr. for a long time, I don't want to go. Today, it is also a kind of fate to be fortunate to come to your account. In this case, please make me a bronze, which is the atlas and the deposit. ”
As he spoke, Fang Shuo took out a yellowed drawing and a large piece of silver from his arms and handed them to Lao Chang.
Lao Chang took the drawings and deposit, and promised: "Please rest assured, I will build it well." ”
Fang Shuo said goodbye: "Thank you, sir, I won't bother anymore and say goodbye." ”
Lao Chang responded: "Fang Gongzi go slowly, please come back to pick up the goods in three days." ”
"Got it." After saying hello, Fang Shuo left the shop.
He had barely taken a few steps when the stone ran out of the shop and shouted, "Thank you." ”
Turning around, Fang Shuo waved at him and left with a smile.
After walking along the long street for a while, Fang Shuo found an inn to stay.
After casting a spell to cover the sound in the room with the wind character seal, Fang Shuo poured a basin of water, using the water character seal as a mirror, and contacted Mei Yanhuan and them.
Unexpectedly, Fang Shuo actually saw Fu Xinyuan from the water mirror, and he also asked, "Brother Fang, how are you doing over there?" ”
"Brother Fu, why are you, is it possible, are you still staying in Yangzhou?" Fang Shuo said in surprise.
"It's okay, I followed Brother Mei to the East China Sea Alliance." Fu Xinyuan said with a smile.
"Have you already followed them to Qingzhou?" Fang Shuo asked.
"That's right, Brother Fang, you don't know, this road is not smooth." Fu Xinyuan said.
"What's wrong?" Fang Shuo hurriedly asked.
"Good guy, as soon as we arrived in Xuzhou, all the sects and factions surrounded us and started to do it. In the end, even Dean Xu came. I have never seen that scene in my life. Fu Xinyuan said in amazement.
"Isn't Xuzhou still in chaos? How dare they surround you so blatantly? Fang Shuo asked puzzled.
"That's right, let's take a detour to the Wind and Rain Pavilion for a walk." Fu Xinyuan is an understatement.
Fang Shuo was stunned when he heard this. He immediately understood that Mei Yanhuan and the others must have been more than just a walk around the Wind and Rain Pavilion.
"Fighting Xuzhou, this is how you cover up my whereabouts for me?" Fang Shuo asked.