The Way of Heaven Rewards Diligence in Film and Television

Chapter 65 Ideals are the absence of ideals

The title of a state-level inheritor of wood carving skills is quite prestigious.

However, the real reason why people in the live stream were willing to spend a lot of money to buy those three dragon boat wood carvings was because Xie Heshun was the master who taught Lin Yang wood carving skills.

After all, Lin Yang learned wood carving so quickly and well, which naturally made everyone very curious about the master he mentioned, and also added a halo to Xie Heshun.

Therefore, large wooden carvings that are usually hard to sell can be gone in less than a minute, or to be precise, less than three seconds.

The next item, a lucky charm for wealth, was also quickly sold out as soon as the link was posted.

"Sold out...sold out? Hundreds of wood carvings, big and small, were snapped up so quickly?"

Xie Zhiyao, who arrived a little late, was quite amazed by Lin Yang's efficiency and speed when he learned that Master Xie and his team had already sold out of the wood carvings they had prepared.

Realizing Lin Yang's ability to drive sales, Xie Zhiyao's eyes lit up when she looked at him.

"Hey, what's he selling now?" Xie Zhiyao couldn't help but ask as Lin Yang continued to hawk his wares.

"He carved these things himself, saying they were a way to give back to his fans, a free gift," Xie Heshun said with a smile and pride.

"He Shun is very happy. This apprentice is well taught," the thin uncle next to him said with a sigh. "Lin Yang is very talented. In a short time, he has already learned the essence of wood carving. Looking at what he has carved, he is already at the level of a master craftsman."

The craftsmen standing nearby nodded in approval. With so many wood carvings sold today, their hard work had finally paid off.

"This child is indeed talented and quick-witted. Actually, I haven't taught him much," Xie Heshun said with a smile, his pride barely concealed.

"Did he carve that dragon in the relief?" Xie Zhiyao looked at the wood carving that Lin Yang was introducing and found it hard to believe.

Not only the wooden carving of the dragon in relief, but also small dragon boats, Buddha statues, and the twelve zodiac animals, Lin Yang prepared quite a few works.

Many of his works were practice pieces, which can be said to record his growth path in wood carving skills. He gave them all away to his fans for free, which also caused the popularity of the live broadcast room to rise all the way.

As the live stream was about to end, there were already nearly 50,000 people in the live stream room, and the number was still increasing due to the traffic generation.

After chatting with fans for a few more minutes, when the comments were full of curiosity about the relationship between Hongdou and Lin Yang, Lin Yang saw Hongdou's embarrassed expression and hurriedly said goodbye to the fans, ending the live stream.

"Thank you for your hard work," Lin Yang said with a sigh of relief after ending the live stream, and then said to Xu Hongdou, Da Mai, and Ma Ye.

"Oh my, this live stream is so nerve-wracking... I'm so nervous," Da Mai said, sounding a bit exaggerated.

Seeing this, Xu Hongdou couldn't help but smile, and then said to Lin Yang, "I think this live stream is really like a game to you."

"It was just a small-scale operation to begin with. The fact that it went so smoothly today is also thanks to you guys," Lin Yang said casually.

"Small-scale operations? Lin Yang, you call this small-scale operations?" Xie Zhiyao walked over and laughed, "Uncle Heshun and the others probably didn't sell as much in less than an hour as you did today!"

"How about we do a live stream for my online store sometime?"

"Sure! But if the profit sharing is too small or the product isn't good enough, I won't make it for you," Lin Yang said with a smile.

"Are you greedy? Don't worry, everything's top-quality," Xie Zhiyao said with a laugh, adding, "How much of your share did you ask Uncle Heshun for this live stream?"

"How could I possibly take a cut? But my master insisted, so I couldn't refuse," Lin Yang said, making Xie Zhiyao shake his head and chuckle. "You've made quite a bit; you'll have to treat us later!"

"It's on me today, so don't argue with me!" Xie Heshun said with a smile as he came over.

The other woodcarving masters also looked at Lin Yang with great joy. They all had a share in the woodcarvings sold today. Although it was just a trial run, they all made quite a bit of money.

"Uncle Heshun, all my uncles, congratulations! You'll probably be quite busy for the next while," Xie Zhiyao said with a smile to Xie Heshun and the others.

"Being able to make money makes me happy even when I'm busy!" said the thin uncle next to Xie Heshun with a smile, which prompted the other woodcarving masters to nod in agreement.

"Thank you for your hard work. Come eat later, everyone!" Xie Heshun called out to Xu Hongdou, Da Mai, and Master Ma.

"No, no..." Xu Hongdou said with a smile, unable to refuse, and could only nod.

At noon, everyone ate at a nice restaurant in town, which served Yunnan specialties. Xie Zhiyao was in charge of pouring the drinks. Xie Heshun and the chefs drank quite a bit with Lin Yang, and even Master Ma couldn't refuse their hospitality and drank some as well.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Lin Yang, who was a little tipsy, accompanied Xu Hongdou back to the village.

Not wanting to be a third wheel, Ma Ye and Da Mai didn't go together, but instead went to the small restaurant with Xie Zhiyao.

"Are you alright?" On the way back, Xu Hongdou, with the breeze blowing from Erhai Lake, gently smoothed her hair and, seeing Lin Yang's obvious drunkenness, turned her head and asked with concern.

"It's nothing, I'm just happy today," Lin Yang said with a smile as he walked to the edge of Erhai Lake and stood by the railing. "I've been here for a while now, and today is the happiest day of my life. It's not just because I can do a live stream with you, but also because I've discovered that I can do something meaningful here."

"I'm starting to understand why Xie Zhiyao gave up better job opportunities outside to come back. Isn't being able to change things the greatest meaning of life?"

What is the meaning of life? Xu Hongdou had never thought about it that much in the past, because when she was busy, she had no life outside of work, so how could she have time to think about the meaning of life?

But today, hearing Lin Yang say this still touched her heart.

If the meaning of life lies in changing things, then she feels that the most important thing now is to change herself, to change the way she lives and works in the future, and to change the direction of her life.

She suddenly felt a little envious of Lin Yang, because he could not only change himself, but also change others, just like the famous saying, "When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven."

"Lin Yang, what is your ideal?" Xu Hongdou suddenly asked curiously.

"My ideal?" Lin Yang was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Perhaps I don't have an ideal! If I'm living the life I'd always dreamed of, then naturally I don't need to ask for too much, right?"

Xu Hongdou was taken aback, then chuckled. Yes, only those who have desires need ideals; those who are already satisfied naturally have no need for ideals.

"Your ideal is really... a very good ideal," Xu Hongdou said, looking towards Erhai Lake.

The afternoon sun shone on the water, creating shimmering waves, and the distant scenery was as dreamlike as the play of light and shadow—it was absolutely beautiful.

But looking at Xu Hongdou, Lin Yang felt that she was even more beautiful than the scenery of Erhai Lake.

"Red Bean, have you ever thought about staying here in the future?" Lin Yang suddenly asked.

"What are you doing here? To do a live stream with you?" Xu Hongdou asked with a smile.

"You can do whatever you want," Lin Yang said, adding, "or you can do nothing at all."

"If you do nothing, will you support me?" Xu Hongdou couldn't help but ask.

"Sure!" Lin Yang nodded with a smile: "From now on, all you need to do is be beautiful."

Xu Hongdou glanced at Lin Yang with sparkling eyes, then smiled without saying a word and looked back at Erhai Lake.

"But I know you can't stay idle. Doing things you enjoy can make your life more fulfilling," Lin Yang continued. "Once you've decided what you want to do, just tell me anytime. Whatever you want to do, I'll fully support you."