jade carver

Cheng Ye followed Lao Xia's usual style, and was extremely picky about his handiwork. He spent three months pondering over the three pieces.

When Hu Yang came to visit again, he happened to see Cheng Ye carving jade.The young man sitting behind the workbench arched his back slightly, with a focused expression, and a pair of bright black eyes reflected the warm black jade in his hand, as if he couldn't see anything else except the black jade in his hand.The young man's flexible body, slightly exposed white neck, and docile appearance with lowered eyes stepped into Populus euphratica's heart unsuspectingly.

Hu Yang felt that the previous word "clear" was not enough to describe Cheng Ye at this time, but the word "Hsinchu after the rain" was more appropriate.Soft and tough, tough and strong, this is the real Cheng Ye, right?

Hu Yang couldn't help showing some appreciation in his eyes, he felt that he was becoming more and more interested in this person, otherwise he wouldn't have given up a lot of business in the new store to come and see him.

"Brother Hu, are you looking for me?" Cheng Ye noticed after being stared at for a long time, and asked Hu Yang strangely.

"No, no, you are busy with your work. I will deliver the jade materials to Master Xia. Just take a look in the shop." Hu Yang put away his gaze and turned to the other two small ink jade chapters on the workbench.Although he was looking around in the shop, he still didn't leave Cheng Ye's surroundings.

Hu Yang often came to deliver jade materials, and he and Cheng Ye had known each other since they were making carvings on the farm. Cheng Ye only regarded him as an acquaintance, and when he heard Hu Yang say it, he really bowed his head and went about his own business.He took three jade rollers, one thick, two thin, and went back and forth to ponder over the black jade lion badge in his hand. Although the black jade badge had roughly formed, Cheng Ye still didn't dare to relax at all.

The three pieces of black jade were all carved into lion seals. The lion's head is heavy, and it becomes more and more simplified as it goes down.Hu Yang picked up the lion seal and took a closer look. It was a set of three old seals, and the two in his hand were engraved with the word "Rui".Populus euphratica is a little strange, this chapter is well carved, although the words below are divided into complex and simplified, but the two are obviously the same word.Looking at the piece in Cheng Ye's hand again, it is a "Xiang" character, which happens to be a pair of "Xiangrui" together.This style of chapter is perfect as a desk decoration, it is festive and pleasing.

Hu Yang was a little relieved, and the doubts in his heart dissipated, and his eyes moved to Cheng Ye's hands involuntarily.The slender and slender fingers hold the three jade grinding stones and use them alternately. The fingers move faster, as if they can turn out flowers, and even the sound of grinding jade that reaches the ears is more pleasant than other places.What's more, looking at such a handsome young man, watching him get under the thin tube to wash from time to time, even the water droplets on his fingers are very cute.

Hu Yang played with the two cubs in his hand for a while, carefully feeling the delicateness in his hand.Moyu Xiaozhang is not complicated, but it is exquisite in workmanship, simple and elegant, and it looks like it has a unique flavor.In addition, the ink jade is full of mystery, holding it in the hand is like holding the ancient jade from earlier, which makes people reluctant to take their eyes off.

I don't know if it has some personal emotions, but the more Hu Yang looks at these three little things, the more he likes them.

Lao Xia came in from the outside with a small teapot, saw Populus euphratica playing with the little lion seal, and leaned over to take a look, "How is it, my apprentice's craftsmanship is not bad?"

Hu Yang said with a smile: "Master Xia is too polite, if such exquisite craftsmanship is called 'passable', then the things in my shop are probably going to be sold at a loss!"

Lao Xia was sure to feel at ease when he got the expert's words. He drank a sip of tea and called Hu Yang to play chess together, "Let's go, do two moves? It's been a long time since I played chess with you. Forget about my old man, this chess friend!"

Hu Yang hurriedly agreed, "How can that be? Master Xia wants to play chess with me. I will definitely report every day. I'm afraid you will get annoyed by then and drive me away." He glanced at Cheng Ye and helped him up. Fixing his glasses, he went to play chess with Lao Xia.

Lao Xia set up a chess game on one side, brought over the dried fruit on the side, and let Populus euphratica do whatever he wanted, "I'm really sorry, it was originally a tea set, but it just so happened that the two naughty ghosts at home broke it yesterday, you will use it Go ahead and eat something. The fried peanuts are pretty good, Cheng Ye's craftsmanship, try it!"

Hu Yang didn't want to move at first, but when he heard Cheng Ye's name, he couldn't help picking up a few out of curiosity and put them in his mouth. They were crisp and sweet, and really delicious. "Cheng Ye still has such good skills. Master Xia has taken in a good apprentice, and he is blessed."

Lao Xia has always loved Cheng Ye very much, and he is partial to his family in his bones. He nodded while holding the chess piece, and praised his apprentice without any shyness. "Isn't it? My little apprentice is the most worry-free, willing to endure hardships in learning things, and smart. I'm not boasting. At his age, he can produce such a carver. Hmph, you can look for it with a lantern! "

Hu Yang smiled and nodded yes.He is not too old, but he entered the industry early, and he has a good eye, so he can naturally see Cheng Ye's skills.How can there be such an achievement without ten or eight years of effort.While playing chess with Lao Xia, Hu Yang turned the topic to the sale of Cheng Ye's three small carvings, "Master Xia, I don't know if there is a place for consignment for those things in Cheng Ye's hand? If you look for them nearby, It can be placed in the shop over there in the North Garden."

Lao Xia was a little surprised, "Beiyuan? Your grandfather asked you to take care of the old shop over there?"

Hu Yang pushed down his glasses and nodded slightly, "Yes, the elders in the family think highly of them, so they first gave me a small shop to take care of. The location there is not bad, otherwise I wouldn't dare to be so cheeky to ask for jade."

In the early days, few jade carvers operated their own shops. They usually found regular sellers and cooperated with them for a long time.After all, creation always needs a quiet environment, and you can't get down to doing things when you always deal with outsiders.The Hu family is most famous for its business of jade materials. While making jade materials, they also opened several small shops and kept in touch with some old friends.Beiyuan is one of them. The old man of the Hu family's intention to hand over the work here to a junior can't be more obvious, and he clearly wants to cultivate Populus euphratica.

Lao Xia turned his mind around a few times, a little worried that Cheng Ye would be hit by someone for the first time, and he was not willing to give up this opportunity.

Seeing Lao Xia's thoughts, Hu Yang laid down the chess pieces slowly, and comforted him, "Master Xia, don't worry, I will take care of you, and ordinary people will not make trouble. Besides, you are afraid that Cheng Ye's craftsmanship will lower your reputation." ?"

Old Xia laughed, "To be honest, I'm pretty satisfied that Cheng Ye can do this for the first time. Let's do it like this. I'll take it to you, and I'll trouble you."

"Master Xia, you are being polite. I have watched Cheng Ye grow up step by step. I am also happy that his jade can be sold to me." Hu Yang gave up a chess piece without showing any traces, so that Lao Xia could swallow him. A soldier's horse, with the same smile on his face.

Cheng Ye devoted himself to making jade carvings, and the twin brothers were also assigned homework by old man Xu. They also made jade carvings, but he sent a package of jade materials and a few photos for them to imitate.Lao Xia was afraid that Mr. Xu would lead the child badly, so he went to check it out. There was nothing too out of the ordinary, but judging from the photo, the jade carving master's craftsmanship is also very good.Lao Xia was a little worried that the twins would not be able to complete it, but his worry was obviously superfluous. Under the remote control of the old man Xu, the twins completed it well.

I don't know if there is such a thing as a "genius". The two children Xu Xiaowen and Xu Xiaowu can imitate things to perfection just by looking at the photos.Lao Xia took the photos sent by mail and compared them left and right. The photos were taken completely, from all angles. If you didn't take a closer look at them from a few invisible corners, you really wouldn't be able to see any difference.

Lao Xia touched the decoration made of fine white jade, his eyes were surprised, it was much better than the ones the twins made when they first arrived, "Did you make this according to the pictures before?"

The twins were done together. At the moment, the two brothers were working on the details one by the other. When they heard Lao Xia Wen, they raised their heads together and responded, "Yes! Dad always asked us to imitate this person. It seems to be made in the jade factory now. The best master... Well, he is the best at carving dragons, so big!"

Xu Xiaowu stretched out his hand to gesture, obviously he was forced to imitate it many times, and he has a deep memory.

Lao Xia frowned, somewhat puzzled why Old Man Xu asked the twins to do this, and asked, "You did the same in the jade factory before?"

The twins shook their heads together, "No, Dad doesn't let us make jade carvings in front of people, and no one except Master Brother has seen what we carve."

Lao Xia was even more strange, but the twins were still young and couldn't ask any questions, but they chatted with Lao Xia and refused to carve jade.Lao Xia had no choice but to threaten them with a straight face to call old man Xu, which made the two boys honest.

Hu Yang came a few times during the period, because the twins were doing jade carvings to hide, and Lao Xia was also watching them in the backyard, which gave Hu Yang a few more opportunities to spend time alone with Cheng Ye.

Cheng Ye is a boring gourd, not very good at chatting with people, and because he still has work to do, he often forgets that Populus euphratica is still on the side.Hu Yang was not in a hurry, so he just sat and drank tea with him, watching Cheng Ye ponder over the jade on hand, it was very interesting to watch.

Cheng Ye focused on jade carving, and generally refused to leave the workbench. Hu Yang observed patiently, and found that the two times Cheng Ye left seemed to be to answer someone's phone call.

It was almost evening, and Hu Yang was left by Lao Xia to eat, but Cheng Ye was a little restless, and kept staring at the wall watch.When the hour hand was stuck on the hour, I immediately put down the bowls and chopsticks and went to the living room to wait.

Hu Yang saw Cheng Ye standing by the phone from a distance, and felt like an honest kitten waiting to be fed. He turned his head and asked Lao Xia, "What's the matter? It's the first time I saw Cheng Ye so anxious, what should I do?" No...you have a girlfriend, right? Ha ha."

Lao Xia curled his lips and didn't answer. He spent nearly ten years without fighting for Li Rui, and now the number one in his precious apprentice's heart is still that bastard.

The twins were busy grabbing the chicken wings on the table, and it was Xu Junjie, the master brother, who answered Hu Yang, "This is waiting for his brother's call. He calls once a week, and it's like this every time."

Hu Yang snorted, and looked over, Cheng Ye had already connected the phone.The voice was a little low, and I couldn't hear what was said clearly, but I could vaguely hear the joy in Cheng Ye's words, and he kept talking non-stop.

Hu Yang could only see Cheng Ye's back, but he could still feel that this "brother" who called was very important to Cheng Ye, and he had a vague feeling in his heart.

Old Xia was even more sour than him, and snorted directly, "I'm going to catch up with this week and talk a lot! I really don't know what's so good about this brat. If Cheng Ye was a girl, he would have been cheated away a long time ago!"

Hu Yang asked: "The brat is...?"

"Who else! Li Rui, that stinky bastard, he can't see anyone all day long, and he can trick Cheng Ye away with three words when he comes back!" Lao Xia was still angry, but now he had stopped from being purely against Li Rui. It became a fight against injustice for his little apprentice. "It's too much this time. Cheng Ye didn't come back even once during the three-month summer vacation. Even when Cheng Ye was admitted to university, he only sent back a broken line drawing book..."

Hu Yang's mind is a little far away, he can't remember Li Rui's appearance clearly, only a vague impression of a violent teenager... Li Rui?

Looking at the living room from a distance, Cheng Ye was still talking on the phone, and could faintly hear a few faint laughter.