Just as Yuan Zhou was carefully looking for the carpenter that Zhou Shijie had mentioned, a clear shout came from the noisy environment.
"Are you a pig? How many times have I told you that this is not the way to do it? Go back and do it again." The shout was very loud and clear.
"Go away, all your years of hard work have gone to waste."
"Get away from me, I'm annoyed when I see you."
"It's impossible to expect you to inherit my skills."
Before Yuan Zhou could react, he heard a series of shouts. The voice was very loud, and Yuan Zhou could not help but look over.
Because it was still a bit far away, Yuan Zhou took two steps forward and realized that the voice came from the shop called Musheng.
This shop was very unique. The shops beside it were either decorated with antique or modern decorations. In essence, they were all built with cement and paint, and at most, they were decorated with wood. This Musheng shop was different. The door frame, lintel, and wooden lions on both sides of the door were all decorated with wood from the inside to the outside.
It was like the pure wood building of a rich family in ancient times. With Yuan Zhou's eyesight, he could see that the furniture and decorations inside were also made of wood. Moreover, the wood was good, and the wood grain was very beautiful.
"Do you have a brain, or did your brain grow mold? Did you make the table like this?"
Just as Yuan Zhou was observing, a man wearing a black shirt and trousers with his back facing Yuan Zhou pointed at the man in front of him and shouted loudly. The table he was talking about was an eight-person square table. As an outsider, Yuan Zhou had good eyesight, so he did not understand what he was scolding about.
"Looks like it's him." Yuan Zhou finally understood why Zhou Shijie said he could recognize him at first sight. It was indeed very easy to recognize him. So that was the reason. The one with the loudest temper and voice.
Just now, the man who was scolding turned around. He was wearing a black shirt and trousers made of dirt-resistant fabric. His hair was a little gray, and his knuckles were very thick. His eyes were drooping, and the corners of his mouth were pulled high. He looked strict and not easy to get along with.
To be honest, his expression was harsh, but it was this kind of person who could tell at a glance that he was the carpenter that Zhou Shijie had mentioned.
Because of his stern expression towards that person just now. Different professions are worlds apart. From afar, Yuan Zhou thought that the table was very good, be it the appearance or the stability.
However, he was scolded so badly by this person that the person who was scolded also lowered his head and listened carefully, even though this person's voice was very ear-piercing. Don't think that it's hard to be scolded. The scariest part is that no one is scolding you. It's impossible to learn a craft without being scolded.
The man turned his head and saw Yuan Zhou. His expression didn't change. He angrily found a seat and sat down. He didn't care that his irritable look would affect the business of the store. He also didn't care about Yuan Zhou, a suspected customer.
"Hello, are you Master Lian, Carpenter Lian?" Yuan Zhou took the initiative to speak.
Only then did the old man who had just sat down raise his head and stared at Yuan Zhou. The old man's eyes were a little different from ordinary eyes. His pupils were round, but the whites of his eyes were yellow and bloodshot. When he stared at someone, coupled with his harsh expression, he looked a little creepy.
Yuan Zhou wasn't the slightest bit afraid. The two of them stared at each other for a while before the old man spoke.
"You are Yuan Zhou," the old man's tone was very firm. Obviously, he knew Yuan Zhou.
"Yes, nice to meet you, Carpenter Lian," Yuan Zhou greeted politely.
"Why are you looking for me?" The old man didn't move from his seat. He looked at Yuan Zhou and asked directly.
"I want to make a cabinet. It's a little special and can be used to store things. The room is small, but I want to store a lot of things. I hope you can help me with it," Yuan Zhou said politely. Although his description was messy, it was clear.
"This old man hasn't done anything in a long time," Carpenter Lian muttered.
Carpenter Lian raised his eyes and looked at Yuan Zhou. He didn't speak loudly, but remained silent. It seemed like he was thinking about something.
Although Yuan Zhou heard Carpenter Lian's soliloquy, he knew he wasn't talking to him. Therefore, he didn't reply to him and just waited for his answer quietly.
"Young man, did Zhou Shijie call you here?" Carpenter Lian asked.
"Chairman Zhou told me that there's a master carpenter like you in Jinfa Market," Yuan Zhou didn't deny it directly. Instead, he changed his way of speaking.
"Crooked Zhou, you always do things that make things difficult for me." Carpenter Lian continued muttering. The expression on his face was obviously very dissatisfied. Moreover, he called him Crooked Zhou. There must be a story behind it, but Yuan Zhou didn't want to ask.
Fortunately, Carpenter Lian didn't get angry at Yuan Zhou.
The restaurant quieted down. For a while, no outsiders came over. Even the tall and skinny man who appeared to be the boss of the restaurant hid behind the engraved door and didn't come over when he saw Yuan Zhou talking to Carpenter Lian.
Therefore, only Yuan Zhou and Carpenter Lian were left in the shop. Yuan Zhou stood casually while Carpenter Lian sat down.
"To tell you the truth, I haven't done anything in a long time. I'm out of practice," Carpenter Lian's tone was very strict.
"I believe in your skills, Master Lian," Yuan Zhou immediately said. "Chairman Zhou said that you're the top carpenter in the country."
With regards to Yuan Zhou's praise from Zhou Shijie, Carpenter Lian pursed his lips indifferently. It was obvious that he didn't believe that Zhou Shijie would praise him behind his back.
In fact, Zhou Shijie didn't really praise him. Instead, he took a picture of his daughter's dressing table. To be honest, it was really beautiful. Even the expensive dressing tables outside couldn't compare to it. Moreover, there were too few people who knew how to mortise and tenon. Of course, the system didn't count.
It wasn't easy to meet a craftsman who knew how to do it. Moreover, the things that were placed on the cabinets were very precious. Naturally, Yuan Zhou wanted such a piece of furniture.
After being praised by Yuan Zhou so straightforwardly, Carpenter Lian choked for a moment. He paused for a moment before saying, "It's not impossible to make a cabinet, but I have a condition."
When Carpenter Lian said this, he deliberately looked at Yuan Zhou's expression. When he saw Yuan Zhou's calm expression, he was a little dissatisfied. He paused for a moment and waited for Yuan Zhou to speak first.
"What's the condition?" Yuan Zhou asked when he saw Carpenter Lian's expression.
"Young man, aren't you a famous chef? I've heard of a dish, but I've never seen or eaten it. If you can make it, I'll make a cabinet for you for free, "Carpenter Lian said confidently.
"I can guarantee that you'll be satisfied with the cabinet, but I have to guarantee that I'll be satisfied with the dish."
He looked as if he was certain that Yuan Zhou couldn't make it.
"What dish?" Yuan Zhou asked casually. He was already mentally prepared.
With Yuan Zhou's current skills and knowledge, although there were many dishes that he couldn't make, there were many more dishes that he could make. Therefore, he wasn't afraid of this kind of cooking challenge.
"Tri-Color Bean. Have you heard of it?" Carpenter Lian asked.
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