Journey 1995:Non-Stop

Chapter 44 Change of Plan
Yan Hui had known that some of the Mu Gang's children were attending university in Fengtian, but he didn't expect that he could help at this moment.

However, Gao Bo didn't actually know how big Fengtian was. In his eyes, Fengtian was probably only slightly larger than Baishan, so he directly agreed to the task of delivering the gift to Yan Hui. But Yan Hui looked at the location and knew he would have to travel 20 kilometers, but he still didn't refuse.

After Yan Hui agreed, Sun Bo, who was sending the things, was very happy. He quickly said that he had to go back and pack some more things and asked Yan Hui to help him take them with him.

Uncle Sun and the other person left immediately, leaving Uncle Gao as the only one left. Uncle Gao then asked in detail about the specific circumstances of Yan Hui's visit.

The forest farm and the timber gang had known each other for decades, many dating back to the 1960s. They were all simple people. When they were young, all sorts of things happened. Now that they were old, they didn't know what they were looking forward to.

We all have some savings and friends to accompany us, but
Everyone is actually waiting to die.

"Old Liu, I know Xiaoyan. Since he came this time, he definitely didn't come to cheat you. Besides, you have nothing worth cheating about. You have this skill, so don't waste it." Uncle Gao took the initiative to advise.

"I'm in the mountains, I'm used to it." The store owner shook his head.

"Okay, whatever you want. This kind of thing happened too suddenly, I understand." Gao Bo didn't say much, looking at Yan Hui, "Would you like to come to our place for dinner later? We have a pig stew."

"No need to go to Uncle Gao, we have something to eat here."

"Okay, wait here for a while, and don't forget to help bring the things."

"Don't worry, Uncle Gao."

Gao Bo didn't leave for the time being. He sat next to Yan Hui and the others and chatted with them.

Everything that happened in the mountains was new to Lao Guo and the others. When Uncle Gao told these stories, even the driver listened attentively.

One winter, five or six horses died of exhaustion. The carcasses couldn't be removed, so they had to skin them and take the leash back. Another winter, a horse from a wood gang spotted a mare from another wood gang in the mountains, chased it, and disappeared. Another winter, the two groups fought over the horses.
While Gao Bo was chatting, the people from the Mu Gang came back with more autumn fruits and mountain products.

Part of it was for Yan Hui to help deliver to the children, and the other part was for Yan Hui and his friends.

"I don't know when you'll come next time," Gao Bo looked at Yan Hui, "but I'm very happy to see you. The mountains are full of old men, and it's always nice to see young people."

"Uncle Gao, please take care of yourself."

"Don't worry, haha." Gao Bo patted Yan Hui's shoulder. "Then let's go back first. Everyone is still waiting for me."

"Uh-huh."

After Gao Bo and others left, Yan Hui and Lao Guo also finished their meal, packed up, left the store together, and went to the accommodation in the forest farm.

As before, the accommodation conditions in this place were very poor, but no one, including the driver, said anything.

It was still early, and Lao Guo and Yan Hui were wandering outside, discussing the affairs of Liu Bo, the owner of the convenience store.

"What do you think we can use to attract him?" Lao Guo has been thinking about this question.

Everyone knows that he has been here for decades and it is impossible for him to follow everyone just by saying one word, but things are in the hands of people. As long as Uncle Liu cares about something, everything can be discussed.

"What Uncle Gao just said can be summed up in one sentence: it's hard to leave one's hometown," Yan Hui thought for a moment. "Old Guo, if you're really willing to invest, I have a solution."

"Of course I am willing. Uncle Liu has such skills that he can definitely take in an apprentice. With him, the value he can create in the next ten or twenty years is unimaginable." Lao Guo said seriously.

"If that's the case, send someone over here to learn from him. Bring the lumber, live here, and learn slowly. Uncle Liu just can't handle leaving this place anytime soon; a month or two will be enough." Yan Hui's judgment was quite accurate. "That's a good idea, but the question is, is Uncle Liu willing to take on an apprentice?"

"Let's go and ask."

"Walk."

The two of them strolled to the store again, and Uncle Liu was still studying the piece of mahogany inside.

When he saw Yan Hui and the other two coming in, his expression was a little complicated, but he still expressed his welcome.

"Xiaoyan, I just thought about it carefully, and maybe I still can't leave here." Uncle Liu didn't give the two a chance to speak.

"Uncle Liu, I can understand this. Look at Uncle Gao and the others. After they came down the mountain this year, I went to the town to see them. They still lived together after coming down the mountain. Maybe they really got used to it." Yan Hui nodded.

When Liu Bo heard Yan Hui's words, he felt even more dejected. The members of the Wood Gang were like a family, but that wasn't the case in the forest farm. Liu Bo was a relatively marginal figure, and he basically never left the mountain.

"Uncle Liu, I want to hear your story. Logically speaking, you have such good skills, so you must have a background." Yan Hui talked about something else.

"Of course," Uncle Liu said, his mood brightening a bit after this conversation. "My grandfather used to be a carpenter in the palace. His skills were truly remarkable. It's a pity that my father... Since then, I've been staying at the forest farm and have basically never left the mountain."

Liu Bo's story is simple yet complicated. Yan Hui had never expected that there was such a connection.

"Have you ever considered passing on your craft?" Old Guo felt a little regretful.

"I don't think it's a big deal." Uncle Liu shook his head.

"How is that possible! Isn't this a big deal? It would be a shame if you didn't pass on your craft! I guess your father and grandfather also hope that you will pass it on!" The more Old Guo spoke, the more regretful he felt.

"If I were twenty years younger, I might still have such thoughts. However, what happened to my father more than 20 years ago was too much of a blow to me. At my age now, if I get married and have children, who will follow me?" Uncle Liu has gotten used to his current life.

"Have you ever considered taking on an apprentice?" Lao Guo said, and immediately promised, "You don't have to go down the mountain. I'll send students up there to learn from you, and I'll even pay you a tuition fee!"

"Me? Be a teacher?" Uncle Liu was stunned.

He had no reason to refuse. Some masters were reluctant to take in apprentices because they already had sons or successors and didn't want their skills to be passed down to a third person. But Uncle Liu didn't really care about the craft, so taking in an apprentice wasn't a bad idea.

"Well, just tell me how much you need as a disciple, and I will try my best to meet your request." Lao Guo patted his chest.

"This...this matter. Let me think about it." Uncle Liu was not worried about the amount, but he did not expect things to change so quickly.

Regardless, not letting Uncle Liu go down the mountain and letting his disciples go up was a good compromise. After all, there was food and shelter up there, so aside from the hardship, there wasn't much of a problem. And there was a phone!
"Yes, Uncle Liu, we will leave early tomorrow morning. If you have any ideas, we will come to talk to you tomorrow morning." Old Guo knew that the matter was settled at a glance.

"well."

Yan Hui and the other man left the store immediately without saying much. The outcome was already decided, leaving no time for Liu Bo to regret.

(The author has been ill recently, so I only have half a chapter today. I've been ill for four or five days now, and I saved up all my manuscripts for the past few days, but I have nothing saved today. Fortunately, I've recovered about 70% to 80% today, and everything will be back to normal tomorrow. Thank you all for your support~)

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