jade carver

No matter how long the summer vacation is, it will come to an end. According to Cheng Ye's calculation, it will pass after only [-] phone calls.The three black jade seals were completed before the start of school, and Cheng Ye followed Lao Xia's instructions and sent them to the shop in Populus euphratica North Garden for consignment.

The three pieces of black jade itself are only of medium material, and the price is not high. According to Lao Xia's guidance, the material accounted for 3000% of the work and [-]% of the workmanship, and conservatively marked the base price of [-] yuan.The success or failure of a piece of jade carving ultimately depends on the workmanship. For example, the first black jade Cheng Ye bought back was because the previous jade carving master was so poorly crafted that he almost couldn't even get back the cost of the jade material.After the black jade was refurbished by Cheng Ye, he raised the price four times before!

As the old saying goes, "Jade can't be made into a tool if you don't cut it", which is the truth.Carved well, appreciation of dozens of times is also a common thing.In the early years, there were quite a few people who carved jade and became wealthy.

Lao Xia loves his apprentice and sells things in Populus euphratica shop. He is more anxious than Cheng Ye.This time, it wasn't Hu Yang who went to see Lao Xia to drink tea and play chess. Lao Xia became a regular customer in Hu Yang's shop, and walked around from time to time.Sometimes he also calls Cheng Ye, which makes Hu Yang very happy. He likes to talk with Cheng Ye very much. Sometimes he feels that the two of them just sit quietly without talking, and they are very relaxed.

The twins also came to join in the fun. Their jade carvings are very good, but they must not be displayed for sale, especially in places like Beiyuan.It would be fine if the twins didn't look like the imitation, but what they made made Lao Xia's eyes stare. If it wasn't for the subtle distinction in material, in terms of workmanship alone, the imitation could almost be fake.Lao Xia felt that the old man Xu had raised a pair of little monsters, which were so powerful that they were frightening.

The twins themselves were fine, they just puffed out their cheeks and sighed for a while when the sculptures they made couldn't be displayed, and immediately they were all grinning again after eating a popsicle.They are still young, and they are all sensible children. Although they are sometimes naughty, they are never difficult for adults.

The two brothers lay on the glass countertop and looked down. They felt that the three black jades in the box were so moist that they almost flowed out under the light of the small lamp inside.

Xu Xiaowu stuck his whole face on it, and stared at it with wide eyes without blinking through the glass, "It's so beautiful."

Xu Xiaowen was no better than his younger brother, his little face was squeezed into a ball on the glass, and he sighed, "There should be a zero behind."

"Yes, I must add a zero next time." Master brother Xu Junjie nodded earnestly. He has confidence in Cheng Ye, and he has a sense of pride that is almost narcissistic about his teacher.

Lao Xia was discussing this year's jade materials with Populus euphratica, and he was amused when he heard these people talking nonsensically.Although he also felt that his apprentice was good in his heart, he still had to be humble on the face, coughed and said: "You guys can do it, don't scare away the customers in other people's shop!" At the counter, Lao Xia narrowed his eyes, "These little things are interesting."

When the twins heard Lao Xia's words, they were full of pride as if they had been praised, "That's right! The little brother's hands are steady, of course the things he made are beautiful!"

Xu Junjie has had a few years more food than the two of them, and he has a thicker skin. He leaned over in front of Populus euphratica to flatter him, "Actually, it is better taught by Master Xia. Master has worked hard. Junior brother will practice with you in summer and winter. , it is really not easy to have today..."

Lao Xia was in a good mood today, his brows stretched out after being coaxed by his few words, the gray cloud in one eye became more protruding, the other eye stared at Xu Junjie, asked him with a smile, and said: "That's the reason. Only by studying hard can you be successful. Junjie, do you have anything to ask of me today?"

The elder brother twitched a little, lowered his voice and asked for leave, "Then what, isn't school starting in a few days... Uncle, I want to go back to see my wife, cough, I haven't seen each other for three months, then What...newly married..."

Lao Xia originally planned to take the twins to Z University to report in these two days, thinking that the two younger ones would not be too noisy in just a few days, so he generously granted Xu Junjie a vacation and asked him to go back to see his wife.

"Let's talk about it first, Junjie, you can't be late for school!" Lao Xia has strict requirements on the schooling of several apprentices, and he plans to go over and watch for a while when the time comes.

Xu Junjie happily agreed to anything during the holiday, "Hey, hey, don't worry, Master! If I'm late for school, I'll take your surname!"

Lao Xia cursed with a smile and told him to leave quickly.

Cheng Ye was still a little excited when he saw his things on the counter.It's like placing a treasure that I carefully cared for in front of everyone, waiting for everyone to appreciate it. At this time, the price is not important anymore, and a few words of praise or doubts from people can bring greater emotional ups and downs.

There were fewer people in the store, and Cheng Ye leaned over to listen to Lao Xia and Hu Yang chatting, just in time to hear Lao Xia talking about the three major projects of their brothers and sisters.

At that time, Lao Xia and the others, the famous jade carvers were all playing with ancient jade, which is the delicate work that pays attention to eyesight.The old Xia brothers all have skills, among them, the antique made by the old man Xu is a masterpiece, and the three master pieces are the antique blood jade, and they were really bought by the elders of a family.Lao Xia and his masters are old-fashioned, and they disapprove of the antique business very much, and strictly forbid those inside the door to do it again.However, the prohibition of this allowed the old man to find a new hobby, the jade carving of the Spring Palace, and it became famous in one shot. I am afraid that even the ancestors did not expect it back then.

Lao Xia talked for a while and felt thirsty, Xu Xiaowen obediently made him a cup of tea.Lao Xia was satisfied, looked at the two children, and thought of Xu Junjie just now.Old man Xu was Lao Xia's senior brother back then, and now Xu Junjie has also become the senior senior brother of these children. Although he is a bit glib, he has nothing to say to the seniors.Lao Xia sighed that the time passed too quickly, and asked Xu Xiaowen casually, "By the way, what did your senior brother do as a teacher? I always forgot to ask him."

Xu Xiaowen has a lot of eyes, blinking his eyes and thinking of words, Xu Xiaowu picked up from the side, "The boat made by the master!"

It was too late for Xu Xiaowen to stop him, so he could only reluctantly nod.

Lao Xia's face turned black, "What ship?!"

"Jade, what... the boat... is the kind that Dad doesn't let us see." The twins bit their fingers, you look at me, I look at you, stuck out their tongues and dared not say any more.

Lao Xia guessed that the old man Xu would not be serious about leading his apprentices, but he didn't expect that he even got his apprenticeship from a side door!Lao Xia turned to look for someone in the store, "Where's your elder brother? Get him back, this must be educated!"

"But when you said you were on vacation just now, the elder brother ran away!..."

"Damn it! That bastard, he must be smoked when he comes back..."

Hu Yang lightly touched Cheng Ye's arm, leaned closer and asked him in a low voice, "Are you always so noisy? This is the first time I've seen Master Xia anxious."

Cheng Ye's ears were ticklish, so he dodged a little, and responded, "Master is in a good mood today, and I was playing with them."

Hu Yang coughed, lowered his head and took out a few gadgets from the cabinet and showed them to Cheng Ye. When chatting again, he also pointed out Cheng Ye's interest.It's a good idea, at least Cheng Ye took the initiative to get closer.

Hu Yang felt like he was teasing a kitten, and the little jade carving in his hand turned into a cat's favorite plush ball.He tried to move the jade to the other hand, and sure enough, the eyes of the young man standing opposite him immediately followed, exuding a seductive aura unconsciously.

Hu Yang held the small things in his hand for him to see, and sometimes when Cheng Ye was bold, he would lightly touch the jade in his palm with his fingers.The time for the fingertips to touch is too short, almost as soon as they touch the jade, but the slightly itchy touch is transmitted to the heart through the palm.

"School will start in a few days, will you come over again?" Hu Yang tentatively opened his mouth and added after thinking about it. "Maybe there will be a batch of new jade coming tomorrow. If you want to see it, I can take you to the warehouse to have a look."

"Tomorrow?" Cheng Ye took his eyes away from the jade and shook his head regretfully, "No, I'm leaving tonight, and I won't be here tomorrow."

"Leave today? Aren't you going with Master Xia and the others?" Hu Yang was a little surprised. The information he heard from Lao Xia was not like this.

"No, I have to go to another place." Cheng Ye took a step back consciously after seeing the jade in his hand, and went to look at the other items in the cabinet. There are not many items in this store, but they are all high-quality goods.

Hu Yang looked down at Cheng Ye, and couldn't help but think of a name. After thinking about it, he finally asked. "Should I... go to that brother of yours?"

Cheng Ye didn't even look at the jade, he raised his head to look at Populus euphratica, with rare vigilance and defense in his eyes.He is not good at lying, so he simply said nothing, "I'll go back and pack my things first."

Hu Yang was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect it to turn out like this, just about to say something to keep Cheng Ye, when he heard him say something to Lao Xia in a low voice, he pushed the door open and went out.Compared with just now, Cheng Ye's attitude towards him is obviously much more distant.

Hu Yang rubbed his eyebrows with some headache.He did have a good impression of Cheng Ye. First, he felt that the child had grown up by watching him all the way. He knew the basics and was reliable and reassuring. Then there was the unpredictable emotional factor. Tian saw Cheng Ye again, and fell in love with him.Perhaps, the elder brother that Cheng Ye valued the most would be his breakthrough point?When two people get together in the future, they must always inform their family members... I'm afraid they will break through slowly.

Hu Yang felt his head hurt even more.

Hu Yang was thoughtful, but he didn't count on all his calculations. Cheng Ye's "brother" had already swallowed his younger brother, digesting it so much that he didn't even leave him with any scum.It is also thanks to Populus Hu Yang for doing things properly and not rushing to find him, otherwise he would be beaten up!

Cheng Ye's luggage had already been packed, and the black car that came to pick him up was stuck at the back door.The driver of the car came down to help Cheng Ye carry the luggage with his yellow hair on his head, and his teeth were bared with a smile, "Cheng Ye, long time no see, have you been doing well recently?"

Li Rui nodded, "It's good, I've been busy with work." Among Li Rui's younger brothers, he was the most familiar with Huang Mao, and he was used to seeing these evil spirits every day, and when he looked at Huang Mao, he still felt a little kind.

Huang Mao packed up his things and took Cheng Ye on the road. Li Rui probably told him when he came out, so he first reported Li Rui's recent situation to Cheng Ye.Cheng Ye paid attention to Li Rui's affairs, even if it was a small matter, he listened very attentively.

Huang Mao talked a lot, probably because he was thirsty, and then he slapped his head and remembered the business, "By the way, Cheng Ye, look at the bottom on the right, do you see a big bag? It's full of food. You can pick your own and mineral water, Brother Rui is afraid that you will be hungry on the way, so he asked me to bring some out."

As soon as Cheng Ye touched the bag, Huang Mao spoke again, "Brother Rui said, don't just eat the top one, but also look at the bottom, there are many other kinds of snacks underneath!"

One sentence reminded Cheng Ye of the time when he went out with Li Rui, Li Rui taught him the same way, with a fierce tone, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.He knew that Brother Rui wanted to tell him that he was capable of raising him, and that he could raise him well.

"Huangmao, how long will it take to arrive?"

The driver probably counted it many times, and he opened his mouth and answered, "Let's take the high speed, save time, and we can get there in four hours! Cheng Ye, you can sit behind for a while, and you can see Brother Rui when you wake up."

"Okay." Cheng Ye closed his eyes and slowly let his heartbeat calm down. It was a record breaking three months since we saw each other.