Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

Chapter 243 concludes the learning process; Master Wang's approval is granted!
When Li Feng handed his completed painting, "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains," to Master Wang for viewing.

At this moment, Master Wang looked at the "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains" on the table in front of him and nodded in satisfaction.

This painting is indeed a significant improvement over the one when Deputy Factory Director Zhu and Director Liu first brought Li Feng here.

Especially his brushwork, which has improved so much since then.

These are things that are obvious at a glance, such as the inner artistic conception, which is much better than before.

At this point, Master Wang believed that Li Feng had reached at least a level six or seven in the field of light ink and color painting.

At this moment, Master Wang nodded and commented on Li Feng.

"Your brushwork has improved significantly. You have now reached the point of just beginning to understand the basics of light ink painting."

"From now on, you just need to think more and practice more."

"As for other things, don't think too much about them, otherwise it will affect your growth rate."

After listening to Master Wang's comments, Li Feng immediately thanked him.

"Master Wang, without you, I wouldn't have been able to improve so quickly."

Li Feng meant what he said. After all, if Master Wang hadn't had him copy calligraphy and landscape paintings, he wouldn't have progressed so quickly. Li Feng was well aware of this.

Upon hearing Li Feng's words, Master Wang simply smiled at Li Feng and then went out for a stroll.

Li Feng had also figured out Master Wang's habits by this time.

So Li Feng got used to it after Master Wang left.

Li Feng wiped off the porcelain plate he had painted and continued to practice other landscape subjects with water. After all, landscape painting is a subject that can be changed in countless ways. Some people like to paint mountains that exist in reality, while others like to paint landscapes that they imagine.

As for Li Feng, he likes to paint landscapes that he thinks are good, whether they are real mountains or virtual ones.

A few days later.
夜晚
The moonlight is just right tonight.

At this time, Li Feng and Master Wang were not eating at home. When Master Wang returned in the evening, he instructed Li Feng to bring the wine and dishes to the courtyard.

Although the moonlight is quite nice tonight, it's still a bit dark to eat by moonlight.

At this moment, Master Wang turned on the lights in the courtyard outside the door.

Li Feng looked at the dim lights in the courtyard, and he felt as if everything in front of him was still incredibly dark.

Just as Li Feng was thinking about these things, Master Wang waved to him.

"Let's eat."

"Can I drink alcohol?"

Li Feng then sat down opposite Master Wang. After hearing Master Wang's words, he nodded in response.

"I can drink a little, but not much."

When Master Wang heard that Li Feng could drink, he immediately poured Li Feng a glass of wine.

He then spoke directly to Li Feng.

"Have a drink with me."

After saying this, Master Wang raised his glass and took a sip.

Seeing that Master Wang had taken a sip of wine, Li Feng also took a sip.

Although Li Feng could down a glass in one go, he didn't do so this time because he knew that drinking too fast would make him drunk easily.

Actually, Li Feng's alcohol tolerance is not high, less than half a liter, which is about the same as the amount of Erguotou that Master Wang drank on the first day.

This time, however, it's rice wine, a specialty of Jiangxi Province.

When Li Feng took the first sip, his first impression was that it was very sweet.

This is sweet wine.

It was only then that Li Feng realized that Master Wang didn't just drink one or two kinds of wine, but rather many kinds.

However, Li Feng did not drink with Master Wang before. First of all, it would be inconvenient for Li Feng to paint after drinking. Although there were people in ancient times who could paint and write very well after drinking, Li Feng could never do that.

Therefore, Li Feng never drank alcohol during his apprenticeship.

Today is Li Feng's 28th day in Jingdezhen. In two more days, Li Feng will be taken back to the factory.

Because when Commissioner Zhou visited me last month, he mentioned this matter, saying that he would arrange for a car to pick me up on the 30th.

It's at least a bicycle.

As for tractors and cars, it's probably going to be difficult to arrange, since Commissioner Zhou is just a staff member at the Five Star Ceramics Factory, and his role here is only that of a liaison.

In other matters, Deputy Factory Director Zhu's word still carried weight, but Li Feng felt that being able to get a bicycle was already quite good.

All I have here are some clothes and bedding.

However, you can store these things in your own space.

However, since Commissioner Zhou and Brother Wang had already seen these items, Li Feng decided to just carry them back honestly.

After all, Li Feng didn't want his secret of having a system to be exposed.

Just as Li Feng was thinking about these things, Master Wang suddenly spoke to him.

"You've been drawing really well lately, kid."

"You've basically learned the essence of our Wang-style landscape painting. With a little practice, you'll have no problem mastering it."

"You should get some rest these next couple of days."

"No need to draw anymore."

Master Wang's words brought Li Feng back to reality.

Upon hearing Master Wang's words, Li Feng was taken aback for a moment, and then he asked Master Wang with some questions.

"Does that mean I'm a qualified apprentice?"

When Master Wang heard Li Feng's words, he was also stunned for a moment, and he couldn't help but think to himself.

Isn't this good enough?

What constitutes a qualified candidate?
You've surpassed several of my previous apprentices when they were still learning, and you call that unqualified?

It must be said that Li Feng is indeed the most talented and the fastest learner among all his apprentices.

Even he has to admit this fact.

At this moment, Master Wang nodded to Li Feng and replied.

"Um!".

"You have indeed performed well during this period."

"This is true from every perspective."

When Li Feng heard Master Wang's evaluation, he breathed a sigh of relief and thanked Master Wang with a smile.

"Thank you for your guidance."

Master Wang felt that he hadn't taught Li Feng much. Regarding the painting techniques of the Wang School of landscape painting, Master Wang had only taught Li Feng the theory.

However, Master Wang did not teach Li Feng the specific techniques for painting.

To Master Wang's surprise, Li Feng is now able to paint landscape porcelain plaques using the Wang school's landscape painting techniques.

This was the most surprising thing for Master Wang.

However, the fact that Li Feng could learn so much in a month is inseparable from his talent.

At this moment, Master Wang nodded to Li Feng and said...

"This is also due to your own efforts. As the saying goes, the master leads you through the door, but the cultivation depends on yourself!"

"So you don't need to thank me for anything."

"I've been eating your cooking lately."

"I'll give you those few copies of Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting."

"after.".

When Master Wang got to this point, he took a swig of wine, and then continued speaking to Li Feng.

"When you see these books in the future, don't forget that you have a mentor like me."

at this time!

Master Wang had truly accepted Li Feng as his disciple from the bottom of his heart. This was because, over the past month, Master Wang had observed both Li Feng's talent and his attitude!

He believed Li Feng was a good apprentice, at least that's what he thought.

Therefore, he now truly believes from the bottom of his heart that Li Feng is his last disciple.

Upon hearing Master Wang's words, Li Feng stood up and bowed to him.

"Master, I will never forget you."

After hearing Li Feng's answer, Master Wang nodded to Li Feng with satisfaction.

At this moment, Master Wang was very satisfied with Li Feng's answer.

The next day
morning
Around 8 o'clock, Li Feng, as usual, made breakfast for Master Wang.

Just as Li Feng was setting out the bowls and chopsticks for Master Wang, Zhou's voice came from outside Master Wang's door.

When Li Feng reached the door and saw Commissioner Zhou, he was visibly taken aback. Then, he asked Commissioner Zhou with some questions.

"Brother Zhou!"

"What brings you here?"

Just as Commissioner Zhou was smiling and preparing to answer Li Feng, Master Wang's voice came from behind Li Feng.

"I called him and he came."

Upon hearing Master Wang's voice, Li Feng immediately turned around and asked Master Wang with some confusion.

"Isn't there still two days left?"

However, at this moment, Master Wang shook his head at Li Feng and said...

"You need to relax while you're drawing! You've been drawing for so long, it's no big deal to relax a bit."

"You should go back with him for the next two days."

"Actually, there are still some places in Jingdezhen that are worth visiting."

"Take these next two days to fully immerse yourself in the local customs and culture."

After Master Wang finished speaking, Commissioner Zhou also advised Li Feng.

"Since Master Wang says so, you should listen to him."

"And our factory workers are also taking a break these past two days!"

"We're planning to go to Wuyuan to see the rapeseed flowers!"

"After receiving Mr. Wang's call yesterday, I came to find you as soon as possible!"

"Everyone is leaving this morning!"

After hearing what Commissioner Zhou said, Li Feng nodded to Master Wang.

"Master Wang, I understand."

“After I go back, I will pass on your painting techniques.”

Upon hearing Li Feng's words, Master Wang nodded with satisfaction, and then told Li Feng to go back to his room to pack his luggage.

An hour later, Li Feng and Commissioner Zhou came out of Master Wang's house with their luggage.

Commissioner Zhou left the bicycle at his door, so he put some of Li Feng's luggage on the bicycle, and Li Feng did the same.

After all, pushing a bicycle is definitely less strenuous than carrying it by hand.

Next

The two walked back to the Hongfeng Ceramics Factory.

At this moment!
Commissioner Zhou told Li Feng about what had happened at the Hongfeng Ceramics Factory recently.

Li Feng learned from Commissioner Zhou that after Deputy Director Zhu returned to the Five Star Ceramics Factory, he began to work on the construction of the light-colored porcelain group under the guidance of Director Wei.

Of course! The factory leaders were primarily concerned with the allocation of materials and funds.

As for the key issues, Li Feng still needs to go back and handle them.

However, this is quite normal. Deputy Factory Director Zhu is more of a management-oriented deputy factory director, and he only knows a little bit about porcelain painting.

Moreover, such a large ceramics factory cannot possibly only focus on painting.

Other steps, such as throwing, trimming, and firing, are all very important.

Li Feng understood this as well, and at this moment he couldn't help but think that the pressure on him would definitely be much greater when he went back.

After all, there are many more things to deal with, which is unavoidable.

When Li Feng and Commissioner Zhou returned to Hongfeng Ceramics Factory, a bus was already parked at the entrance of the factory dormitory courtyard.

Seeing this, Li Feng quickly spoke to Commissioner Zhou.

"Brother Zhou, I'll take my luggage back to the dorm first."

Commissioner Zhou nodded to Li Feng, and then he said to Li Feng.

"OK!".

"Perfect timing, I have something to take care of here."

"Wait, let's meet here."

Li Feng nodded, then picked up his luggage and returned to his dormitory.

When Li Feng returned to his dormitory, he found that Wang Liu and the others were already there, preparing to leave.

When they saw Li Feng, Wang Liu was the first to express his surprise.

"Li Feng!"

"You're finally back!"

"If Commissioner Zhou hadn't said you went to be an apprentice, we would have really thought you had disappeared."

Zhou Jianjun nodded in agreement with Wang Liu at this moment.

"yes!".

"Where did you go?"

After saying this, Zhou Jianjun moved closer to Li Feng and began to carefully observe him.

Li Feng was forced to take a few steps back by Zhou Jianjun's actions, and then replied to the two of them with some helplessness.

"Actually, I didn't want to be away for so long, but I was learning landscape painting from a retired master."

"Because that worker doesn't work at the factory, I had to stay at his house."

When Li Feng finished explaining, Zhang Jiefang and Jiang Fei, who were sitting next to Wang Liu, couldn't help but ask Li Feng in surprise.

"What?".

"Want to study landscape painting?"

"Isn't this where we learn about new colors?"

However, at this moment, he shook his head at the two of them and replied.

"It's not about learning new colors!"

"You all know what the factory meant, so they sent me to learn the painting techniques of light ink wash painting."

"But that master paints landscapes."

"So I can only study landscapes."

Then Li Feng couldn't help but smile at the two of them.

"All painting techniques are interconnected."

"There will still be opportunities to draw people in the future."

"Qianjiangcai is just a type of painting, just like Xincai, Famille Rose, and Blue and White Porcelain."

"But you can still decide on the specific subject matter yourself."

After hearing Li Feng's explanation, the two nodded in agreement.

"That's true."

(End of this chapter)