natural craftsman

"Boom.~"

in the evening.There was a sudden bang in the falling apricot forest in the school.

In the midst of the bang.An ancient ginkgo tree suddenly fell to the ground.It was split in half.It looked like it had been struck by lightning.

This poor ginkgo tree.It is already hundreds of years old.It was also given a key protection sign by the forestry department.Unexpectedly, such a disaster would happen today.

And in fact.The instigator was just a stone brick.

"Good boy~" Xie Lang looked at the bluestone brick in his hand in disbelief.This thing actually crushed a big tree that was as thick as a person, and it collapsed from it.This weight is simply beyond imagination.It seems that the previous estimate of several hundred kilograms was just a fraction.

If it wasn't for the technique of controlling the stone.Even if Xie Lang used all his strength to feed.Don't even think about being able to move this stone brick half a minute.

See the power of this stone brick.Xie Lang felt that Stone King was simply a real genius.And what he said, "As long as a special method is used, a stone can become an invincible weapon. Or become a fortress with a copper wall and an iron wall." This is simply right.Just imagine if such a few heavy stone bricks were shot down.How many things can be able to carry.

Unfortunately.Now Xie Lang can only control the stone within 20 meters.But Xie Lang believed it.Just step up and study what's on the scroll.He will definitely make a breakthrough.And if you learn the techniques of "shaping stone" and "fossil".You can also change the shape of this brick arbitrarily.It's exciting to think about.

In order to study the stone bricks and the things on the scroll.It was past ten o'clock in the evening when Xie Lang returned to the dormitory.

Just back to the dormitory.Liu Xiaotong came to the door.Said to Xie Lang: "Xie Lang. The courses of the robot research and development team these days. You have never listened to it once."

The fat man is playing a game.Hearing Liu Xiaotong's words.He laughed and said, "Xie Lang often skips the regular classes. You still expect him to attend the class of the robot research and development team. Unless the sun comes out from the west."

"Fatty, don't talk too much." Xie Lang shouted.Then he said to Liu Xiaotong: "I've been quite busy these days. But the books you brought me last time. I have been studying them carefully. Although I didn't go to the class, I don't think I will fall behind."

"Hey..." Liu Xiaotong sighed.I really feel like I hate iron but not steel. "Dr. Liang has high expectations of you. Every time he meets me, he always asks about your situation. The result... hey. I really don't know what you think. By the way, I want to tell you. This Saturday, the robot R&D team has a very important event. All members are required to attend."

"What? There's a match so soon." Xie Lang asked.

"It's not a competition. It's a learning exchange." Liu Xiaotong said. "MIT's robot research and development team members will visit several universities in China this week. They will come to our school on Saturday. At 09:30 in the morning. We will gather under the school's science and technology building. I hope you will not be absent. This time is really important."

"Okay. I will definitely be there on time. Thank you." Xie Lang said. "By the way. Is the research and development team in the United States really powerful?"

"You don't know this." Liu Xiaotong finally figured it out.This kid Xie Lang has never done his homework in this area.I have to say: "MIT. Among the engineering universities in the world. At least it can be ranked in the top three. Among their schools, there are many geniuses in computer, physics and circuit science. The robot research and development team is a very good one in their school. In the first year of its formation, it won the runner-up in the RoboCup international competition that year. And since then, it has won three championships and four runner-ups. For the rest of the information, you can use the search engine to search. By the way. Also There is one very eye-catching thing. I heard that there will be a Chinese student in their group this time. This person is known as a genius among geniuses. When he graduated from high school, he received a full scholarship from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This time . I heard they were determined to win the championship."

"If you want to win. Fuck. These Yankees are so arrogant." The fat man said from the side. "But they are indeed professional. Unlike us. Even Xie Lang's level has entered the reserve team. How strong can you say we are?"

"Don't run on me there." Xie Lang scolded. "Fatty, you play games every day. I haven't seen you play well. How dare you underestimate me. Just wait and see. When I show my power, the Yankees will know how arrogant they are."

"I think you're just arrogant, brat. And shameless," said the fat man.

"Remember. Saturday morning at 09:30. Come on time." Liu Xiaotong reminded again.

In fact, he was also a little confused.Why does Dr. Liang think so highly of Xie Lang?

"Don't worry. I'll be there on time." Xie Lang said.Then I thought of something. "By the way. I bought a mobile phone. I will leave the number to you. If there is anything. You can notify me."

"You bought a mobile phone." Liu Xiaotong looked at Xie Lang in surprise.

In Liu Xiaotong's opinion.Take Xie Lang's family background.is completely unnecessary.Nor should you use a "luxury" like a mobile phone.And the reason why Xie Lang bought the phone.Mostly because of "vanity" at work.Coupled with Xie Lang's consistent skipping of classes.It made Liu Xiaotong feel that Xie Lang had begun to degenerate.

Xie Lang had already sensed Liu Xiaotong's thoughts from his eyes.But he will not tell Liu Xiaotong that my family is not poor at all.In fact, I can now be regarded as a rich student with hundreds of thousands of "assets".if that happened.It might completely kill Liu Xiaotong's fragile self-esteem.

"I'm lucky. I won a lottery ticket. It's almost 1 yuan. So I got a mobile phone. It's easy to contact." Xie Lang said.

"It turns out that buying a lottery ticket can really win a lottery." Liu Xiaotong couldn't help but said in amazement. "You look really lucky. Remember. Be on time Saturday."

After Liu Xiaotong left.The fat man couldn't help sighing: "Really. I don't know what the leader of the school's robot research and development team does. How could someone like you be recruited. And let you join the reserve team. It's just you. Maybe the robot It’s just not as good as me.”

"I'm acting as clever as clumsy and wise as foolish. If my talents are all on the surface, then it's called arrogance or showing off." Xie Lang joked. "I am a very humble person. This means that I will not show my true talents. However, this shows that the leadership of our school's robot research and development team has a good vision. It is Bole who can recognize talents. "

"Come on. You really think you are a Maxima and a genius." The fat man laughed. "Maybe you are just a mule pretending to be a horse. Even if it is a horse, I guess it is just a lazy horse that does not want to make progress. Otherwise, I will test you a few questions about the principle of robots. It is relatively simple. Look See if you know it, kid."

"That's still a bet. This time the bet is bigger. We will have three meals a day tomorrow." Xie Lang said. "You ask ten basic questions. If I answer six correctly, I win. Otherwise, I lose."

"Okay. Just bet." Fatty said.Lost a game today.It made him a little unconvinced.What's more, he rarely saw Xie Lang reading and studying.Knowledge about robots is also very limited.He felt that his certainty of winning should be relatively high.

"What's the bet? What's the bet?"

Xie Lang and Fatty were about to start a bet.Lin Qiang and Jiang Shuai just opened the door and entered the bedroom.

I heard the bet between Xie Lang and Fatty.Lin Qiang and Jiang Shuai also showed interest.So they asked to be involved too.but.These two guys are just like Fatty.Bet Xie Lang lost.Because they also think that Xie Lang is a lazy guy who is ignorant and idle.

but.The result of the gamble surprised Fatty and the other three.Xie Lang actually answered seven and a half questions correctly.there is a question.Because the answer is not very accurate.So it's only half of it.But it was obvious that Xie Lang had won the bet.

"Impossible... I haven't seen you read the book at all. I haven't seen you go to the class. Are you cheating." The fat man wondered.

"Cheating. Damn it. You are responsible for these problems. How could I cheat. I am not a prophet." Xie Lang said. "Anyway. Anyway, you three guys will remember it for me. The food expenses for these three days should be covered by the three of you."

There are three fat people.It's not wrong to lose at all.Although Xie Lang didn't like going to class.But it doesn't mean that his studies are poor.otherwise.He has always studied with such a learning attitude.How could it be possible to get into Southwest University?

Xie Lang actually has a talent.It is good at mastering various skills.This may be because he is a craftsman.His grandfather once took him to travel and visit many folk generals.No matter how difficult the craft is.Xie Lang can easily get started.And in reading and studying.Xie Lang felt that it was no different from learning a craft.You can also quickly master the skills.This is why Xie Lang spends little time studying.But the homework has always been good.

only.Fatty and the three of them didn't understand the key to this.So it was wrong to lose this bet.

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the next morning.Mr. Wang from Southern Furniture called.Let Xie Lang go to their company.

When I saw Mr. Wang.There was some embarrassment on the guy's face.Also a little helpless.Said to Xie Lang: "We contacted Mr. Xie. But he is more stubborn. He insisted on entrusting you with the work this time."

When Mr. Wang spoke.He kept staring at Xie Lang.He seemed to want to see how Xie Lang would react.

But Xie Lang's reaction disappointed him a little.Very calm expression.Because Xie Lang already knew what the old miser would do.

"So. I still have to do this matter." Xie Lang asked calmly.

"It seems to be like this." Mr. Wang sighed softly.Looks a little disappointed. "The old man may not be very clear about the situation. This time is both an opportunity and a challenge for us. Two companies in Hong Kong and Singapore. I sent people to investigate. They seem to be determined to win. But we seem to be a little unprepared what."

obviously.President Wang's confidence in Xie Lang is still insufficient.

"Mr. Wang. You are trying to build up other people's ambitions. Destroy your own prestige." Xie Lang said with a smile. "Since my grandfather let me do this, he must have great confidence in me. And you should trust his vision."

Mr. Wang thought for a while.He nodded and said: "Yes. That's right. I may have been a little overwhelmed. A good master will lead to a master. A famous teacher will lead to a high-ranking apprentice. I think your skills are better than your grandfather's. It's not easy to let go. Besides. After all, your grandfather's family fortune It will also be handed over to you to inherit. The shares of the man's furniture will be given to you sooner or later."

"Shares."

"You don't know." Mr. Wang looked at Xie Lang's shocked expression.Said: "Maybe your grandfather forgot to tell you. Your Xie family has 20.00% of the shares in the man's furniture group. It can be regarded as a major shareholder. So. Can the business with the earl be done well this time? With your family's The interests are also closely related. If it is done well, this may be a great opportunity for us to open up the European market.”

"Sounds good. But first, let's talk about what I need to do today. After all, business matters. You are more familiar with it. I am only familiar with making small things." Xie Lang said.In his heart, he secretly scolded the old stingy man for being a miser.There are still shares in Southern Furniture.In that case, I really don't know how many secrets about money he has hidden.

For Xie Lang's humble attitude.Mr. Wang still appreciates it.Said: "Mr. Earl has issued a total of three intentional orders this time. Of course we are one of them. The other is a company in Hong Kong and Singapore. You first look at the information. This is the other two that our staff collected. The company's information. You look at it first. Know yourself and the enemy. You can win a hundred battles."

Xie Lang took the information from Mr. Wang.

A company in Hong Kong.It's called the family dynasty.It is the largest furniture company in Hong Kong.There are large markets throughout Asia.But Xie Lang had no interest in the company itself.He just noticed the chief designer of this company. .Lin Panying.The information says:

Lin Panying.male.His ancestral home is Shanghai.I am 32 years old now.The Chief Designer of the Family Dynasty. At the age of 20, he came to Hong Kong alone.Employed by World Dynasty as a designer.The following year he was promoted to Chief Designer.Because of his joining.Family Dynasty has just jumped from a second-rate company in Hong Kong to a leading large company in Hong Kong.Therefore.The company's board of directors wanted to keep him.An exception gave him 5.00% of the shares.According to the data display.This man is also from a family of craftsmen.His ancestors also worked as imperial craftsmen in the palace.

"After the court craftsman." Xie Lang said to himself. "It's interesting. It seems that this Lin Panying has real skills."

"Excellent. Very powerful." Mr. Wang's ears are relatively good.I heard Xie Lang's words.Then he said: "Lin Panying. When I was at the Beijing Furniture Fair, I saw him give a speech report. This person is very capable. But he seems very humble. By the way. I took a photo of a piece when I was in Beijing. The jewelry box he made himself. Xie Shao, do you want to see it?"

"Of course." Xie Lang said. "As you said. If you know yourself and the enemy, you can win a hundred battles. I can see the things he made with his own hands. I can guess the level of his skills."

When Xie Lang didn't expect it.Mr. Wang actually took the jewelry box out of the safe.

when taking it out.Look at Mr. Wang's cautious look.It's like treating some priceless jewels.

"President Wang. It's not enough. This thing has to be kept in the safe." Xie Lang laughed.

"Mr. Xie, your family has a lot of antiques and rare treasures. Of course you don't care about these little things." Mr. Wang said. "But for me, the jewelry box bought at 13 yuan. I really dare not put it outside casually. After all, I'm just working for the board of directors."

"A jewelry box. It's worth 13. This Lin Panying's worth is too high." Xie Lang said in surprise.

To know.The toys that Xie Lang sold at school.It's not bad if you can sell it for two hundred yuan.This Lin Panying.It is worth 13 to make a jewelry box.The difference is simply heaven and earth.

Also a craftsman.How is this difference so big?

"If you want to talk about high, it's not really counted." Mr. Wang said. "Lin Panying is a top furniture designer in Hong Kong. He is well-known. And the things he made by himself. There are not many public auctions in the market. So 13 can be bought. I think it is considered high. By the way. You Grandpa's 'Magpie Singing Spring Jiuhe Musk Cabinet'. You know the price at auction that year."

Xie Lang shook his head.

The old miser at home.For the word money.Has always been very tight-lipped.Xie Lang only knew that this old miser had accumulated a lot of money.But it's not clear how many Xie Lang there are.

"It turns out that Young Master Xie didn't know." Mr. Wang was slightly surprised.Then he said: "At that time, the auction price was 180 million."

"180 million." Xie Lang couldn't help being dumbfounded.

The old miser.It turned out to be so rich.A rotten cabinet sold for more than 100 million.So this time, the dragon bed was made for the earl of some shit.If the transaction is successful.So how much will it cost?At least several million.

Xie Lang suddenly felt it.The old man was stingy and gave him [-] yuan in wages.It's like a drop in the bucket.

"Stingy. Really stingy." Xie Lang shook his head.While sighing.

"Young Master Xie. You'd better take a look at the jewelry box made by Lin Panying first." Mr. Wang carefully placed the jewelry box on the coffee table in front of Xie Lang.

Only then did Xie Lang put away the shock in his heart and his "disdain" for his grandfather.Focus on the jewelry box.This jewelry box is made of mahogany.The appearance is smooth and flat.There are no carvings.It seems to be just from the hands of ordinary craftsmen.But when you keep your eyes on it.You find it has a strange appeal.An appeal sublimated from the ordinary.

After a closer look.Xie Lang discovered more wonderful things.

"Young Master Xie. What do you think of Lin Panying's skills?" After a while.President Wang asked tentatively.He mainly wanted to know whether Xie Lang was sure of beating Lin Panying.

"It's very interesting." Xie Lang smiled faintly. "You're right. Lin Panying is indeed a top furniture designer in Hong Kong. This person's skill has really reached the superb level of 'too ingenuity does not work. Too ingenuity is as clumsy'. Take a look. This jewelry box does not have any Superfluous carvings. But I believe that when it is put together with a pile of similar jewelry boxes. You will definitely take a look at it. Because this man's skill has really reached the point where the ordinary can be turned into a miracle; and .I don’t know if you’ve noticed. Every piece of wood used in the jewelry box has maintained its original natural texture. The advantage of this is that it will not be deformed for hundreds of years. And it can keep the wood alive. It will never be insects termite."

After listening to Xie Lang's words.Mr. Wang was half admiring and half doubtful.Said: "Young Master Xie, your previous evaluation of him. The words "big, clever, and unworkable" are indeed just right. The texture of the wood. I haven't noticed it before. But it does seem to be very natural. But, you said wood Keep the original 'anger'. I don't understand what this 'anger' is."

"Oh. That's it. In the eyes of our craftsmen, any material has spirituality and vitality. The so-called vitality means that the wood retains the aura absorbed by the original tree. Now although the wood has become a jewelry box. But this This kind of vitality still exists. There is an old saying that "a man can never be young again twice. A dead tree can still sprout in spring". The dead wood can germinate again. That is because it still hides the vitality in it. What we craftsmen pursue. Is to try our best Guarantee the original vitality of the material. The furniture made in this way can be rare in the ordinary. And there are many benefits for the users.”

"So there is such a reason." Mr. Wang said with a half understanding. "According to Young Master Xie. If the timing is right, this jewelry box can still germinate and take root."

"That's the case in theory. But it must be at the right time." Xie Lang laughed. "Besides, Mr. Wang is really willing to let the things bought for more than [-] yuan take root and grow into trees. However, Mr. Wang put this thing on the shelf. In fact, it is also a waste. Things like jewelry boxes. They were originally used. It doesn't matter who made it. If it's just for viewing, what's the point? Why don't you give it to your wife."

"Of course not. I really can't bear it. However, Mr. Xie is right. No matter how good things are, they should be used." Mr. Wang chuckled.But in his heart, he was thinking that Xie Lang was too boastful.According to him.It is estimated that he is a guy with high eyesight and low hands.It seems that this business trip is probably going to fail.

actually.Xie Lang got more information from this jewelry box than what he told Mr. Wang.It's just that Mr. Wang can't understand those messages even more.

Another file.is a company in Singapore.It's called Yunrunxiang Furniture Group.

As far as names go.Xie Lang felt that it was rather poetic.This company.Its scale seems to be even stronger than Hong Kong's family dynasty.Business is also bigger.If you just look at the size of the company.among the three companies.This Yunrunxiang Group may be the strongest.The second is Hong Kong's aristocratic dynasty.The last thing is their southern furniture.

but.This deal.It is no longer a contest between companies and companies.It's a competition between designers.So Xie Lang just glanced at the introduction of their company.Then he focused on the profile of the company's chief designer.

"Yun Yan... is a woman." Xie Lang said strangely.

Mr. Wang nodded.Said: "That's right. It is indeed a woman. It is said that she is the daughter of the chairman of Yunrunxiang Group. This woman is low-key and mysterious. I only know that she is the chief designer of Yunrunxiang Company. But it is rare to see her in the In public. So we don't even have a picture of her. It's not even clear how old she really is."

"So mysterious." Xie Lang laughed. "It can't be a mystery."

"Probably not. Just look at Yunrunxiang's business and the popularity of its products in the market. You can tell that this woman is definitely not easy." Mr. Wang sighed. "Relatively speaking. I think Yunrunxiang is a bigger threat to us than the family dynasty. Xie Shao, you must go all out. Take this business down. As long as you can catch up with Earl Will's line. I will say later Maybe it will be able to open up the European market.”

"Don't worry about this. I will definitely do my best without you telling me." Xie Lang said with a smile. "Anyway. If we lose to others in making Chinese-style furniture, then we can really just find a piece of tofu."

but.Xie Lang murmured in his heart.Why does the name Will feel familiar?Probably many gringos have this name.

"Since Young Master Xie is so confident, I feel relieved." Mr. Wang said. "Please come over today, Mr. Xie. One is to give you the other party's information. There is another thing. Mr. Earl wants to see our samples first. Then choose one of the three companies. As a partner. So I hope Mr. Xie can Provide a model of the dragon bed. And it must be able to reflect Xie Shao's real performance. Otherwise, the business will definitely be gone."

"Well... when will it be?"

"Ten days. I don't know if Mr. Xie will have time." Mr. Wang asked.

"Ten days is enough." Xie Lang replied.Seeing that Mr. Wang is a little lacking in confidence.Added another sentence: "Don't worry, Mr. Wang. Anyway, our Xie family also bears the title of court craftsman. Could my grandfather still let this title fall into my hands? By the way. Don't you have that one?" Earl's information."

"Mr. Earl's information. What do we use it for? He is our guest. He is not an opponent. As long as what we make outweighs the other two, the business will naturally fall to us. Mr. Xie, what do you want?" What are you doing with the earl's information?" Mr. Wang asked puzzled.

"Mr. Wang, you care too much about your opponents. You have forgotten the ultimate purpose of this business. Our purpose is not to surpass the other two companies in terms of skills. It is to make Mr. Earl choose to cooperate with us in the end. .So. If we can have his detailed information. Maybe we can take a shortcut. How about doing what he likes."

"Oh, look at my brain." Mr. Wang patted himself on the head. "We didn't think of that."

"Boss Wang just cares too much about the opponent's movements." Xie Lang said with a smile. "Then I'll go and prepare the model. I'll send it to you when I'm done."

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