Ding Shilei told the truth, but he couldn't make up his mind whether to go to Master Zhao or not.

That's why he didn't answer Gawain positively.

Gao Wen probably understood what Ding Shilei meant and made a decision for him.

"Since you are almost ready to practice, you can also practice making furniture for the people in the village, why don't you just talk to Master Zhao when you return the tools."

Gao Wen did not let Ding Shilei work under Master Zhao all the time.

It's not that they crossed the river and demolished the bridge, they didn't know how to be grateful, etc., at the beginning, Ding Shilei went to Master Zhao, and everyone tacitly agreed.

Presumably, Master Zhao also knows.

Ding Shilei understood what Gao Wen meant, and he nodded.

The next day, Ding Shilei first went to Master Zhao to return the tools, and then went to buy new ones.

"Done?" , Master Zhao snuffed out the dry smoke in his hand, and after seeing Ding Shilei put the tools away, he asked casually.

"Well, it's done." , Ding Shilei stood in front of Master Zhao and responded.

Master Zhao looked at the serious Ding Shilei, and then asked, "How is the craftsmanship?" ”

"Okay."

"If you don't do well, don't say it's my apprentice in the future." , Master Zhao suddenly said sternly.

At the beginning, Master Zhao wanted to find a helper, but now he really treats Ding Shilei as an apprentice.

Ding Shilei nodded heavily, "um".

Master Zhao smiled with satisfaction, and then reprimanded angrily: "If there is anything, just say it, the big man grinds and chirps." ”

He had long seen the sadness on Ding Shilei's face, and he looked preoccupied.

At this time, Master Zhao had already guessed something in his heart.

Ding Shilei said quietly: "Master, someone in our village asked me to make furniture. ”

"This is a good thing, you can be regarded as a teacher, and you deserve to be my apprentice." , Master Zhao looked at Ding Shilei, looking honored and disgusted.

Ding Shilei hesitated: "Master, I may not come to you in the future." ”

He eventually spoke up.

Master Zhao laughed twice, "That's great, you're finally leaving." ”

As soon as the words fell, the surroundings suddenly fell silent.

Ding Shilei knew that Master Zhao didn't want to drive him away, he just didn't want him to be burdened.

Master Zhao also noticed that he had acted a little too much, and awkwardly shifted his gaze.

He cleared his throat, looked at Ding Shilei and said, "Xiao Ding, I will tell you two last words." ”

Ding Shilei's eyes were slightly red, and he nodded.

"Your craft is done, but you can't slack off.

If you don't want to lose the craft, you have to practice it regularly.

In this way, the craft will not regress, and it will also be accountable to the employer, you know? ”

Ding Shilei nodded, indicating that he had written it down.

"Craft-wise, I know you're fine.

But you also have to get your mindset right, no matter who it is, you have to do it well for others. ”

Ding Shilei nodded again.

Master Zhao continued to speak: "Last point, don't ask for a price, no matter how good your skills are, there will be fewer people looking for you." ”

"I see, master." , Ding Shilei silently remembered it in his heart.

Instead, Master Zhao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Just listen to it, I'm just talking nonsense, don't listen if you don't want to listen." ”

Master Zhao was also afraid that he would say too much and annoy Ding Shilei.

Ding Shilei hurriedly retorted: "Master, I am willing to listen, I know that you are all for my good." ”

Hearing this, Master Zhao smiled with relief, and couldn't hold back any longer, his eyes were red.

He was afraid of being seen by Ding Shilei, so he hurriedly turned his head sideways, "Okay, what should you do, let's go." ”