husband and wife

The old store was opened by the old accountant, specializing in the production of various wood-related work. He entered the palace when he was young, and then he was dismissed and returned home to open the store.There are no more than six people resident in the shop, Shi Niu, the clerk in the front shop, the woman who cooks and cleans up in the backyard, and the old accountant, the three woodworking apprentices, and the old accountant is both the accountant and the shopkeeper. Woodworking master.

In his twilight years, he lacked energy, so the old accountant gradually let go of his power and handed it over to his disciples and Shi Niu to take care of him.The woodwork in the store is rare, and no matter how many dignitaries want to ask for it, they may not get one. Basically every piece of woodwork is custom-made, and the goods will be picked up after completion, so the store is always empty, as if no one is shopping.

Jiang Hai went back to the front store to check the bills, and told Wu Bai that the backyard was a place where he could stroll casually.In front of the fire stove, Wu Bai's clothes were almost roasted, and then he took back the space, and he walked out of the small kitchen and walked casually in the backyard.

Unintentionally strayed into a room, there were three men making all kinds of wood, some were planing, some were carving, some were drawing, Wu Bai quietly stood beside the open door and watched.It was observed that although the three men were so focused that they could not notice that there was one more person, their expressions showed impatience and irritability.Just like an artist who is painting, without inspiration, the painting is not smooth, and it is always unsatisfactory to tear a piece after a few strokes.

The three of them were not satisfied with the work at hand after pondering over and over again.Wu Bai, who came quietly and didn't want to go quietly, tried to say hello, but the three men were startled, and the three spoke in unison before raising their heads. "master!"

"No, where did you come from, kid? Is this where you should come? Go and go." When the three of them looked up, they saw a strange man standing at the door at some point, and hurried away.

Wu Bai went to the market to move out his wife's status, showing that she was a well-known person.

"So it's from Mr. Jiang's, the new accountant. Let's sit inside." When the three of them heard about Jiang Hai's, their faces softened immediately, and they found a small stool from a messy corner and gave it to Wu Bai.

This is a studio, all kinds of wood and raw materials are scattered in every corner of the room.Wu Bai thanked them for taking the small stool and sitting near the three of them, watching their work up close and chatting with the three of them.

"Brother, what are you making?" Wu Bai picked up the discarded wood at his feet and weighed it in his hands a few times, not only for his opinions, but there were ten or twenty pieces of wood at his feet, some of which looked well polished. Delicate, or thrown away.

"Hey, recently, a nobleman ordered our shop to make playful woodwork for cats and dogs. There are still seven days left, if we can't deliver the goods, we... we will not have a good life." On top of their minds, the dark clouds above the three of them were more oppressive than the torrential rain outside.

"Your nobles know how to make troubles. Our master used to be a carpenter for the imperial palace, so it's really frustrating to give cats and dogs a lot of trouble." One of the people who was drawing pressed down the brush hard and hid it in the hair The ink squeezed out like twisting clothes, staining a large area black.

Wu Bai raised his eyebrows when he heard this, but he didn't ask who the nobleman is, who has such great ability to force people.The ancients kept pets less frequently than modern times. Dogs were raised to guard the house, birds were raised for entertainment, and horses were raised to gallop... Only a very small number of rich and noble families would really purely keep pets for all kinds of pampering.Because of the small demand, the supplies and toys for people to study pets are naturally single, not as rich and diverse as the thousands of modern ones.

Wu Bai thought of all kinds of daily necessities and toys he bought for the black cat witch, and carefully recalled the variety of goods in the pet shop.Full of confidence, he recommends himself to try to make a picture. Wu Bai has been drawing symbols since elementary school, and he is very good at drawing. Drawing a few things in his memory is as simple as a child drawing a sun father-in-law with an expression.

After a while, four or five novel objects appeared on the white paper, and the three couldn't help but gather around to study them, pointing in amazement at one of them, which was similar to a wooden frame used for practicing piling, but it was very different.

"This is a cat climbing frame. Cats who like to jump up and down are most suitable for this kind of wooden frame with a certain height. Look, you can build a wooden house on it to make a nest for it. You can also make a bird's nest for it. A soft cushion is enough," Wu Bai pointed to the cat climbing frame and explained carefully. "You can also tie some ribbons on these posts and hang bells..."

The three of them listened, their eyes glowed, and they gathered around Wu Bai excitedly to listen to the explanation. "Brothers from the Jiang family are wonderful!"

"Mmm! Not bad, not bad, very novel." An old but unconcealable voice of appreciation came from behind the four of them.

"Master." The three apprentices greeted respectfully, not daring to make fun of the funny posture of the master bending over to peek through the gap between them.

"Young man, are you from Jiang Hai's family? That's right, they are all talented people." The master master praised the two young men without hesitation. He can learn Jiang Hai's account management in a good way and come up with some more convenient ideas Very satisfied, and although this young man from the Jiang family has never been in contact with him, his talent for painting is impressive.

After a few questions, I have seen countless people, and the master who has lived most of his life to become a master is ready to keep people. "Young man, where do you work, and would you like to come to my place? The salary must be more than you used to."

"This...Master, I can only paint, I'm afraid this woodwork..." Wu Bai said truthfully.If you can work in the store, it will definitely be easier than handling at the dock, but you can't stay and do nothing.

"If you are willing to stay, I will ask you to be the teacher."

"Mr. Teacher?" Not only Wu Bai, but the three apprentices were all surprised. Who should I teach?what to teach

"Well! The teacher who teaches drawing, just teach me these three apprentices, and I can also learn." The master has watched people for a lifetime, and has been a woodworker for a lifetime. He has seen countless folk and overseas woodwork styles in the palace. , but Wu Bai's drawing refreshed his cognition and rekindled his desire to make. He had a premonition that Wu Bai would bring him a new level of old woodwork creation.

"Oh, I'm old, my eyes can't see clearly, my hands are not flexible, my strength is gone, and my brain is not enough. I have only taught these three apprentices. I have taught them everything I can, and I have not sent out any more ideas. Yes. I hope you can stay and help the old masters, and enlighten their stupid minds." The old master's words belittled himself very low, with a hint of relying on the old to sell the old.

Concentrate on a lifetime of work, how can you say that you can't do it, I'm afraid that the kung fu in your hands is much more perfect than that of young people.However, the old man's sincere request still moved Wu Bai very much. It is very rare for a capable person who has struggled for most of his life to still lower his body to beg.Moreover, it is not difficult for Wu Bai to just teach painting and to impart some advanced inspiration, which can be counted as his luck.

"Teacher, your skills are superb. How can Wu Bai compare with you. It is my luck to be in the eyes of the master. I will work hard to learn from you." Wu Bai returned modestly, this is Datang's second job It is settled, and I can go to work with my wife in the future.