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In the afternoon of that day, the warm sunshine fell on the garden of Chen Mansion. Chen Jia and Chen Jue sat in the pavilion, with some jade samples and design sketches placed on the stone table in front of them. Chen Jia gently stroked a piece of white jade, with a smart light flashing in her eyes, and was the first to break the silence: "Husband, our jade shop is now on the right track, and those accessories and utensils are well received. But I think that the use of jade may not be limited to this. Can we try to apply it to more fields, such as making jade toys and furniture?"

Chen Jue was slightly stunned, and then his eyes showed a strong interest. He picked up a piece of jade, looked at it carefully and said, "Madam, your idea is really novel. Jade is warm and smooth. If it can be made into toys, it will surely bring unique touch and fun to children. Jade furniture not only shows luxury, but also has a unique elegance. But the production process is probably not easy."

Chen Jia nodded and said seriously, "What you said is very true. But it is precisely because of the challenge that we should try it. For jade toys, we can start with simple shapes, such as small jade animals and dolls, which can not only show the beauty of jade, but also inspire children's love. As for jade furniture, large pieces like jade beds must have complicated craftsmanship. We need to gather top craftsmen to discuss the production methods together. There are also jade pendant curtains, which are made of jade pendants in series. They sway in the wind and will definitely add some agility and elegance to the residence."

Chen Jue thought for a moment and said, "Madam, this jade toy is a great idea. We can design different styles according to the preferences of children of different ages. For young children, the shape should be simple and rounded, avoiding sharp corners to ensure safety; for older children, we can design some jade toys with educational functions, such as puzzles and building blocks. As for jade furniture and jade pendant curtains, we should not only consider beauty, but also pay attention to practicality and durability."

Chen Jia's eyes lit up and she said, "It's great that my husband has thought of this so carefully. Then we will start by recruiting jade craftsmen who are good at making toys and furniture. I will arrange for people to post notices in various places to recruit talents."

Chen Jue nodded and said, "Okay, when recruiting craftsmen, we must strictly screen them. We must not only examine their skills, but also understand their innovation ability and their grasp of the characteristics of jade."

In the following days, Chen Jia and Chen Jue were busy recruiting craftsmen and preparing materials. Skilled craftsmen from all over the country heard that Duke Chen and his wife were recruiting talents and came to apply.

At the recruitment site, Chen Jia and Chen Jue personally inspected each craftsman. Chen Jia said to a craftsman who came to apply for the job of making jade toys: "Master, we hope that the jade toys we make can be both beautiful and safe, and also full of childlike fun. What do you think about this?"

The craftsman thought for a moment and said, "Madam, I think we can use jade with a warm texture and soft color to carve into various cute animal shapes, such as bunnies and monkeys. When carving, pay attention to the roundness and smoothness of the lines and avoid sharp spots. In addition, you can incorporate some clever mechanisms into the toys to increase the fun."

After hearing this, Chen Jue nodded and praised, "Master, your idea is very good. What about jade toys that are educational?"

The craftsman said confidently: "My Lord, I think we can make jade puzzles, with different patterns or words engraved on each puzzle piece. Children can exercise their hands-on skills and learn knowledge in the process of piecing together. There are also jade building blocks. Through different piecing methods, various shapes can be built to stimulate children's creativity."

Chen Jia and Chen Jue smiled at each other, and Chen Jia said, "Master, if you can join us, these ideas will surely come true. We look forward to you bringing unique jade toys to the children."

Chen Jia and Chen Jue also put forward strict requirements for the craftsmen who applied to make jade furniture and jade pendant curtains. A craftsman who was good at making furniture showed his design sketch and said, "Duke, Madam, for the design of this jade bed, I plan to use a whole piece of jade to make the bed board, and use a wooden structure as a frame support. This can not only ensure the stability of the jade bed, but also highlight the texture of the jade. Around the bed, you can carve exquisite patterns, such as dragons and phoenixes, flowers blooming, etc., which symbolize auspiciousness."

Chen Jue looked at the sketch and said, "Master, this design is indeed exquisite. But during the production process, we must pay attention to the combination of jade and wood to ensure that it is strong and durable. And the jade pendant curtains, do you have any unique insights?"

The craftsman said: "For the jade pendant curtains, I want to string together jade pendants of different shapes and sizes, with some silk threads or beads at intervals to add a sense of layering. On the jade pendants, you can engrave some poems, flowers and other patterns to make the curtains more cultural."

Chen Jia said with satisfaction: "Master's design is very creative. We believe that you can create amazing jade furniture and jade pendant curtains."

After a rigorous screening process, Chen Jia and Chen Jue recruited a group of skilled and creative craftsmen who quickly began designing and producing.

In the workshop where jade toys are made, craftsmen carefully select jade and carve every detail. A craftsman holds a jade rabbit he just carved and excitedly says to Chen Jia and Chen Jue: "Duke, Madam, look at this jade rabbit. I chose a piece of pure white jade and carved it into a round and cute shape. The children will definitely like it."

Chen Jia took the jade rabbit, stroked it gently, and said, "It's really cute. The warm texture of the jade makes the little rabbit seem to have life. Master, please make more different animal shapes to enrich the variety of toys."

At the jade furniture production site, craftsmen were carefully polishing a huge jade bed board. Chen Jue looked at the busy craftsmen and said to Chen Jia, "Madam, this jade bed is really not easy to make, and every step needs to be done with great care. But I believe that when it is completed, it will definitely become an eye-catching work."

Chen Jia nodded and said, "Yes, my husband. This jade bed is not only a piece of furniture, but also a work of art. And the jade pendant curtains, imagine the breeze blowing, the jade pendants gently collide, making a crisp sound, it will definitely add a different style to the residence."

As time goes by, exquisite jade toys and furniture gradually take shape. The display shelves are filled with jade toys, including cute jade pandas, lively jade birds, and various educational puzzles and building blocks. The jade bed is also basically completed. The white jade bed board is matched with the exquisitely carved wooden frame, which looks noble and elegant. The jade pendant curtains are hung in the trial hanging area. The jade pendants sparkle charmingly in the sun, and the poems and floral patterns on them are clearly visible.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue were delighted to see these works that embodied the hard work of the craftsmen. Chen Jia said, "My husband, these works are so outstanding. We can open a special area in the store to display these jade toys and furniture. I believe it will attract the attention of many customers."

Chen Jue smiled and said, "My lady, this is not enough. We can hold a new product exhibition and invite the city's dignitaries and scholars to come and watch, so as to expand our influence. At the same time, we can set reasonable prices for jade toys and furniture so that people from different classes can have the opportunity to own them."

Chen Jia nodded and said, "My husband is right. We can also provide customized services according to the needs of customers to meet their personalized requirements."

Soon, the new product exhibition carefully prepared by Chen Jia and Chen Jue was held grandly. People from all walks of life in the city came one after another and praised these unique jade toys and furniture.

A noble lady picked up a small jade doll and said lovingly, "This jade toy is really exquisite. It is both beautiful and safe for children to play with. Duke Chen and Madam Chen, your creativity is really admirable."

Chen Jia smiled and said, "Thank you for your praise, Madam. We hope to bring different fun to the children through these jade toys."

A scholar looked at the jade bed and the jade pendant curtains and exclaimed: "These jade furniture and curtains not only show the luxurious beauty of jade, but also contain profound cultural heritage. Duke Chen and Madam Chen, this move really adds a strong touch to the jade culture of Qing State."

Chen Jue said: "Your Excellency is too kind. We just hope to bring the charm of jade to its fullest and let more people appreciate the profoundness of jade culture."

With the praise from the public, Chen Jia and Chen Jue's jade business has once again reached a new peak. With their spirit of continuous innovation and persistent pursuit of quality, they have created more wonderful things in the jade industry and injected new vitality into the commercial development of Qingguo.