"If I can't carve a big one, I'll carve a small one!" Squirrel was rather open-minded.
Fangzheng smiled. "You can indeed sculpt a small one. It's difficult to sculpt a big one, but it's equally difficult to sculpt a small one. Each has their own advantages, and they are evenly matched. Jingkuan's physique is getting better, and his claws are nimble enough. His body's agility far exceeds that of an ordinary squirrel, and he has great strength. Later, I'll give you a small knife, and you can learn from him. "
Squirrel immediately beamed as he hugged Fangzheng's ear and rubbed it back and forth.
Seeing this, Red Boy pursed his lips. He really couldn't understand what was so good about this kind of manual labor …
At the foot of the mountain, Guan Xiangfeng, Fan Qing, Qiu Xiaoye, and company clearly had a better relationship with each other now that the competition for the personal disciple position was over. They chatted and laughed along the way, clearly a lot closer. When Jiang Zhou saw this, he could not help but sigh inwardly. "I nearly used that spot to scam these young people. What a sin …"
However, when the excitement was over, the few of them were a little unwilling. Qiu Xiaoye asked Jiang Zhou, "Teacher, are we really leaving just like that? Aren't you going to work harder and learn the Mage's carving skills? "
"Hehe, isn't it easy to learn?" Jiang Zhou laughed.
"Simple? How is it simple? "Qiu Xiaoye was confused.
Jiang Zhou said, "Venerable One doesn't teach, but he didn't say that Lame Ma can't teach? Since Lame Ma has learned it, we can just learn from him. "
"With him?!" Guan Xiangfeng immediately felt guilty. Previously, he did not teach Lame Ma when he sought him out. Now, the tables had turned. If he were to return to Lame Ma, would he teach him? His heart was filled with bitterness. Now, he regretted looking down on others and not leaving any leeway in his words …
"Xiangfeng, you have to let go to gain. If you don't, you won't be able to improve your whole life," said Jiang Zhou.
Guan Xiangfeng nodded in thought and said, "Teacher, I understand. I'll apologize to him, sincerely. I won't look down on people anymore … "
"Pu! This is the first time I've heard someone say that they have dog eyes. "Qiu Xiaoye and Fan Qing laughed at the same time.
Guan Xiangfeng grunted. "That's what it means to know my mistakes and mend them!"
"Haha!" Everyone laughed when they saw Guan Xiangfeng's reaction.
When everyone reached the foot of the mountain, Guan Xiangfeng immediately went to a tiny store to buy some good cigarettes and alcohol. He also chopped up five kilograms of meat and headed straight for Lame Ma's house.
"What are you doing?" Lame Ma looked at the pile of items in Guan Xiangfeng's hand and immediately understood what he was getting at. He frowned and said, "That's right.
"I … I'm sorry. I apologize for my previous actions," said Guan Xiangfeng with a bow.
Lame Ma shook his head and said, "There's nothing to apologize for. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have the opportunity today. Do you want to learn carving? "
Guan Xiangfeng blushed. How long had it been? It was Lame Ma who wanted to learn his skills, but now, the tables had turned. Back then, he had rejected her decisively, but what about now? Would Lame Ma teach him?
"Alright." Guan Xiangfeng nodded.
"Maybe in a few days. I'll learn a little first, and then I'll come back and talk about it. How much everyone can learn will depend on their own abilities," Lame Ma said.
Guan Xiangfeng was taken aback. What did that mean? Was he going to teach him? So easy? No conditions at all? Guan Xiangfeng wore a look of disbelief. "Master Ma, don't you have any conditions?"
"What conditions? Abbot Fangzheng wants conditions from me? If there is one, it's that the legacy of this technique is not to be severed! Those with bad character are not to be imparted either. To be honest, your character is only passable, "said Lame Ma.
Guan Xiangfeng smiled bitterly. He knew that he was full of flaws, so he did not retort.
Lame Ma continued. "However, it's not bad down to the bone. That's why I'm imparting it to you."
"Thank you, Master Ma," Guan Xiangfeng thanked him.
"Don't call me Master Ma. Lame Ma sounds better. Alright, go back. Whoever wants to learn can come over. Also, take the items away. I don't want them. " Lame Ma's thoughts were simple. Since Fangzheng had not accepted his items, he could not accept others' items either. Otherwise, it would be different.
Lame Ma's attitude was firm. Finally, Guan Xiangfeng took the items out and met Dog Song at the door. Dog Song immediately asked, "What's wrong? Why did you take them out again? "
Guan Xiangfeng explained the matter to Dog Song. "That's simple. Let's go to my place!"
"What are we doing?" Guan Xiangfeng wore a baffled look.
"Setting up a banquet. He won't eat if you treat him, but he will definitely eat if I treat him. When the time comes, we can sit down and have a chat. You can say whatever you want to say." Dog Song pulled Guan Xiangfeng away as he took the cigarettes, alcohol, and dishes from Guan Xiangfeng's hands.
Guan Xiangfeng said with a look of gratitude, "Thank you." He sighed inwardly. "Who says that people in this world are devoid of humanity? Isn't this what humanity is? F * * k, I was really trash in the past. "
However, Guan Xiangfeng did not notice that Dog Song's eyes were glowing as he touched the alcohol bottle. A bottle of alcohol that cost a few hundred yuan!
Dog Song appeared and directly invited Lame Ma, Wang Yougui, and company. Together with Jiang Zhou, Qiu Xiaoye, Fan Qing, and company, a huge table of people gathered together. They drank, ate, and chatted. Their relationship quickly warmed up, and by the time they were in a good mood, they had already become friends.
Guan Xiangfeng even patted his chest and exclaimed, "Village Chief Wang, our village's conditions are actually pretty good. The only disadvantage is the lack of advertising."
Qiu Xiaoye rolled her eyes when she heard that. Indeed, alcohol was good at drawing people closer. With half a liter of alcohol in their stomachs, it immediately became our village's …
Wang Yougui said in a dilemma, "There's no other way. The village is poor, so we can't afford advertising. We can only rely on word of mouth to spread it. "
"Hehe, I happen to have a buddy who does this. I'll ask for the lowest price. I'll pay for it to advertise our village! With such good bamboo, such good people, and such good craftsmanship, it will definitely become popular! "Guan Xiangfeng was already slurring his words.
Wang Yougui hurriedly shook his head when he heard that. "That won't do. How can I let you pay for it?"
"I have to! Since I can't repay Master Ma for teaching me, all I can do is repay the village. This matter is settled. Whoever regrets is a dog. Let's drink! "
…
The next day, Guan Xiangfeng squatted at the village entrance and secretly cried. "F * * k, I had too much to drink. I bragged too much. I'm going bankrupt …"
Fan Qing came over and said with a bitter smile, "Why do you have to do this? Why don't you tell the village chief? He definitely won't mind. "
"What do I have to say? Whoever regrets is a dog. Am I that kind of person? At most, I won't go out for two years. I'll stay here and focus on learning my craft! "Guan Xiangfeng said through clenched teeth.
Fan Qing asked, "You can't be serious, right?"
"What do you think? Such good carving skills are worth my investment, "said Guan Xiangfeng.
"I thought I was the only one with such thoughts." Fan Qing laughed as well.
"Hehe, then we will be brothers in the future," said Guan Xiangfeng.
Fan Qing nodded.
Guan Xiangfeng said, "As a good brother, why don't you wash my clothes for me? I won't wash them for free. I'll pay for my meals. "
Fan Qing: "…"
Meanwhile, Lame Ma had woken up early. After breakfast, he eagerly headed up the mountain.
Just as Fangzheng opened the door, he saw Lame Ma standing at the monastery's entrance with a silly smile. Fangzheng was exasperated as well. In terms of age, Lame Ma was Fangzheng's elder. When he was young, Fangzheng had once stolen eggs from Lame Ma's house. He had been caught red-handed and given a good beating …
But now, things had turned out this way. What goes around comes around. Who knew which family it would end up in …
However, Fangzheng did not bear a grudge. After all, he had made a mistake back then. Furthermore, the slingshot and tiny bow he played with when he was young were made by Lame Ma. Back then, he was the envy of many children.
Fangzheng shook his head and dispelled the thoughts in his mind. He brought Lame Ma to the bamboo forest. The two of them sat on the ground as Fangzheng began teaching Lame Ma Zen Carpentry. "Zen Carpentry emphasizes on seeing, thinking with your mind, and working with your hands …"
In the following days, other than eating vegetarian and reciting the scriptures, Fangzheng spent the rest of his time bringing Lame Ma around. He observed all sorts of bamboo's textures and analyzed their internal structures, as well as how to conceive and gain insights. Although Lame Ma had only started carving halfway, he was a carpenter. His decades of experience were not for nothing. However, he had only accumulated experience in the past. What he concluded was experience that could be easily used, but he did not understand the principles behind it. It was just like how many people knew that when building a house, the roof should be triangular, but they did not know why it was triangular. They knew that one should not sit on tree stumps when entering a mountain, but they did not know why not, etc …
Fangzheng held a key in hand and opened each room for Lame Ma. With a few pointers, Lame Ma was suddenly enlightened. He was able to comprehend many things by analogy. Furthermore, with his years of experience as a carpenter, his hands were equally stable. With hard work and hard work, he improved rapidly!
At the same time, Lame Ma brought back everything he learned and taught it to Jiang Zhou and company. Jiang Zhou was more experienced, so he could figure out what Lame Ma couldn't figure out. Through his own understanding, he would explain it to everyone. As such, everyone learned, researched, and helped each other, allowing them to learn even faster.
As for Jiang Zhou, Guan Xiangfeng, and company, they stayed behind. In order to repay the village, they donated the carvings they made from their daily practice to the village. Furthermore, they imprinted their names on them. As such, exquisite works of art appeared one after another. In the beginning, the tourists who came to the village did not notice it. There were some who found it expensive. But when they posted the photos, they quickly attracted a large group of people who knew their stuff. Especially when someone recognized Jiang Zhou, there was an endless stream of people seeking to buy the carvings. The other businesses in the village also prospered. Everyone made a killing …
Guan Xiangfeng also fulfilled his promise. He spent all his allowance to advertise One Finger Village. One Finger Village quickly spread through Black Mountain City as many people came because of its reputation.
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