I put you in charge of the child, and you raised a monster!

The assistant director, holding the flowchart, whispered, "Director, today's task is very simple."

The director looked at him.

The assistant director said earnestly, "We'll make a small wooden box this morning, and arrange for the children to carve wooden plaques this afternoon."

"There was no heavy machinery involved, and all the tools used were safety-grade."

The director remained silent for two seconds.

"That's what I thought yesterday too."

Assistant Director: "..."

The director looked into the distance.

Shen Ling'er was sitting on a small stool drinking soy milk.

Today she was wearing a light yellow jacket, her hair was neatly tied up, and she was wearing a wooden safety buckle that Master Lu had given her.

He looks like a well-behaved child waiting to start work.

If we ignore the fact that she had just figured out how to disassemble the old carpenter's mechanical box yesterday.

Zhao Lei walked over with a cup of hot water, looking very serious.

"Director, I've decided to be careful with my words today."

The director glanced at him.

You'd better be really careful.

Zhao Lei nodded.

"I reflected on this last night. Every time I say 'Today should be fine,' something happens afterward. So I won't say that today."

Shen Ling'er looked up at him.

"You've already said it."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi laughed so hard she almost spilled the water.

"See, you still couldn't dodge it."

Zhao Lei clutched his chest.

"I was already being very restrained."

Shen Ling'er said seriously, "Restraint is not about saying what you want to say in a roundabout way."

"You've gone on and on, but you've still come to the same conclusion."

Zhao Lei remained silent for two seconds.

"Teacher Ling'er, I've discovered that you can now not only read wood, but also nonsense."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Nonsense is more obvious than wood."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The comments section erupted in laughter.

"Hahaha, his nonsense is more obvious than a block of wood!"

Zhao Lei: Be careful what you say. Ling'er: You've already failed.

"This child's speech is becoming more and more complete, but the heartbreak hasn't lessened at all."

"Wood doesn't lie, and neither does Zhao Lei's nonsense."

Master Lu came out of the workshop, holding several thin wooden boards that had already been cut.

"Today we're making small wooden boxes."

Upon hearing this, several children immediately gathered around.

Zhao Mengmeng's eyes were bright.

"Can I put the little rabbit in?"

Master Lu chuckled and said, "You can put small toys there."

Zhou Xiaoyu asked, "Can we put small flowers in?"

"Can."

Chen Doudou immediately raised her hand.

"Can I put in chicken legs?"

Lin Jia grabbed him and pressed him down.

"cannot."

Master Lu was stunned for a moment, then laughed so hard his beard shook.

"It's better to put the chicken drumsticks on a plate."

Shen Ling'er glanced at Chen Doudou and added very seriously, "The wooden box absorbs smells. If you put the chicken leg in, the box will smell like chicken leg, and the chicken leg will smell like wood."

Neither of them is suitable.

Upon hearing this, Chen Doudou's expression instantly turned serious.

"That won't do, the chicken leg needs to stay true to itself."

Zhao Lei laughed so hard he almost squatted down.

"DouDou has shown respect for the dignity of food today."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"His judgment on food has always been quite consistent."

Chen Doudou immediately puffed out her little chest.

"I am stable."

Master Lu smiled as he distributed the wooden planks to everyone.

"The structure of this wooden box is not difficult: four panels, a bottom panel, and a lid."

"First, round off the edges, then assemble them with wooden tenons and glue."

As he spoke, he picked up a finished sample.

The small wooden box is simple, with rounded corners and a sliding lid. It can hold small items.

Zhao Lei glanced at it and immediately felt confident.

"I really think I can do this."

Shen Ling'er looked up.

Zhao Lei immediately raised his hand.

I know you're worried.

Shen Ling'er said seriously, "I'm not worried that you can't do it, I'm worried that you're too confident in yourself."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi laughed and said, "That assessment is so accurate."

Zhao Lei took a deep breath.

"Okay, I'll read the instructions first, then I'll get started."

He picked up the instruction sheet and read it carefully for half a minute.

Then he looked up and asked, "Should the longboard be placed to the side, and the shortboard to the front or back?"

Master Lu nodded.

"right."

Zhao Lei was satisfied.

"Very good, the first step is clear."

Seeing that his movements had slowed down, Shen Ling'er didn't continue to stab him.

She picked up the wooden planks herself, and instead of sanding them, she placed several planks on the table according to their positions.

Yang Mi looked down at her.

"Ling'er, why don't you start?"

Shen Ling'er said, "Let's see if they fit together first. You can't just look at one piece of wood; just because each piece is good doesn't mean they'll fit together well."

"Lay them out first, check if the edges and corners are aligned, and how much the thickness varies. This will reduce the need for rework later."

Master Lu's eyes lit up again when he heard this.

"Yes, the worst thing about carpentry is rushing into things. First, get the model right, then start cutting."

Zhao Lei immediately turned around.

"Master Lu, is what she calls professional?"

Master Lu nodded with a smile.

"Very professional. Many beginners start by grinding, only to find that they can't put it together, and then it's troublesome to fix it."

As Shen Ling'er arranged the wooden planks, she said very seriously, "Once the wood is worn away, it can't be brought back, so it's best to think carefully before you move."

"It's not that you can't fix something if you make a mistake, but the repair will leave a mark. The less mistakes you make, the better."

Master Lu nodded repeatedly as he listened.

"That child is absolutely right."

The comments section immediately started flooded with messages.

"She's not playing around; she's doing it according to the proper craftsmanship."

"Once the wood is worn away, it can never be brought back. That saying makes a lot of sense."

"Ling'er speaks much more coherently than yesterday, and it's even more frightening to listen to because she's laying out all her logic."

"Zhao Lei is still reading the instruction manual, while Ling'er has already started doing process risk management."

Director: I chose woodworking because it's easy. Ling'er: Sure, I'll be professional in an easy way.

Soon, everyone began sanding the wooden boards.

Zhao Mengmeng polished very diligently, but she was weak and didn't polish away much even after a long time.

Bai Sisi squatted down beside her and said gently, "Take your time, there's no rush."

Zhou Xiaoyu was very patient, polishing the edges little by little, and occasionally touching them with her hand.

After grinding for a while, Chen Doudou suddenly asked, "After this wooden box is finished, can we put cookies in it?"

Lin Jia did not immediately deny it this time.

"If it's clean, you can put in packaged cookies."

Chen Doudou's eyes lit up, and she polished even more diligently.

Zhao Lei looked at him and said with emotion, "DouDou's work efficiency improves significantly as long as he finds a food application scenario."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"That's called having a clear goal."

Zhao Lei laughed and said, "What about me?"

Shen Ling'er looked at the wooden board in his hand.

"Your goal should be to avoid wearing it through first."

Zhao Lei looked down.

He used too much force, and the edge of the wooden board was worn thinner than the other side.

Zhao Lei froze.

"Did I grind it incorrectly again?"

Shen Ling'er walked over and took a look.

"This time it wasn't crooked, it's because you concentrated your strength too much. When you held the sandpaper, your finger was pressing on one spot the whole time, so that small area was sanded particularly quickly."

"You need to move your palm along with the sandpaper, spreading your strength evenly, so that the edge will be smooth."

Zhao Lei tried to do it.

Sure enough, my touch became much more stable.

Master Lu stood to the side, watching with some emotion.

"Little friend, you observe so closely when you watch others work?"

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"Because the movements of a person's hands leave marks on things. Unevenness indicates that the hands were not smooth."

"Smooth edges and corners indicate smooth hand movements."

"You can tell how much force was used just by looking at the wood."

After hearing this, Master Lu couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

"That's exactly what my master taught me."

Zhao Lei immediately looked up.

"Master Lu, did your master say the same thing?"

Master Lu nodded.

"Old craftsmen often say that judging a craftsman's work is judging a person. Whether a person is impatient or not, whether their hands are steady or not, whether they have a keen eye for detail, will all come down to the quality of their work."

Shen Ling'er nodded seriously.

"That's right. So you can't deceive yourself when making things. What you think is about right, the wood won't think is about right."

"It will still shake if it's meant to shake, and it will still crack if it's meant to crack."

Zhao Lei listened with a complicated expression.

"Teacher Ling'er, I feel like you're using this piece of wood to teach me a lesson today."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You're not asking for wood; your question is more direct, there's no need to borrow it."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi laughed so hard she had to hold onto the table.

"She didn't waste a single word today."

The live chat exploded again.

"No need to borrow, hahaha!"

Zhao Lei: I suspect she's hinting at something. Ling'er: It's not hinting, it's stating it explicitly.

"Even Master Lu has started to reflect on the passing down of his skills and knowledge."

"What's scary about this child is that every word she says comes back to something concrete; she's not just pretending to be profound."

Once everyone had finished sanding the wooden boards and started assembling the box, Zhao Lei finally dared not act recklessly.

He glanced at Shen Ling'er before inserting each board.

Shen Ling'er frowned.

Why are you looking at me like that? You have the instruction manual.

Zhao Lei whispered, "I want to confirm if there are any hidden risks."

Shen Ling'er said seriously, "The biggest hidden risk is that if you don't trust the instruction manual or completely trust yourself, your hands will start to shake when you look at it over and over again."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi laughed and said, "Then you should do it yourself."

Zhao Lei took a deep breath and finally got serious and started working.

This time, he actually did quite well.

Although the small wooden box is not particularly exquisite, its four corners are basically aligned, and the lid can be easily pushed open.

Zhao Lei placed the finished product on the table, his face full of anticipation.

"Teacher Ling'er, what do you think of this time?"

Shen Ling'er walked over, picked up the box, looked it over, and then pushed the lid open.

"This is much better than yesterday's stool."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up immediately.

"real?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Really. Although the edges are still a bit rough and a little too much glue was squeezed out, at least it can be opened and closed, and it's not so crooked that it can't stand up."

"You read the instructions first this time, and then did it slowly, so the result was better than yesterday."

Zhao Lei was so moved he almost stood up.

"Bai Sisi! My progress is very obvious!"

Bai Sisi nodded with a smile.

"I heard you."

Shen Ling'er added, "Don't be too happy yet, the glue isn't dry yet, it'll fall apart if you shake it around now."

Zhao Lei immediately and steadily put the box down.

"I won't move."

The comments section was filled with laughter.

"Zhao Lei has finally completed his evolution from a person with fixed risks to a low-risk craftsman."

"Ling'er's praise this time was so specific; she even pointed out the problems and their reasons."

"She doesn't criticize for the sake of criticizing; she genuinely knows how to teach."

"Zhao Lei is now like a primary school student handing in homework and waiting for the teacher to correct it."

After finishing the task of making small wooden boxes in the morning, Master Lu suddenly brought out an old wooden plaque from the back room.

The wooden plaque was small, with the old-style design bearing the four characters "Dexing Woodworking" carved on it.

However, there was a crack in one corner of the plaque, and the paint was also peeling off.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Lei immediately asked, "Master Lu, is this a demonstration of the restoration process for us?"

Master Lu smiled and said, "That's right. I was planning to tell you about how to repair old objects this afternoon. This small plaque was carved by my father a long time ago. It's been there for decades, and it cracked from dampness a few years ago."

Zhao Mengmeng asked softly, "Is it broken?"

Master Lu touched the wooden plaque, his tone very gentle.

"It's been damaged. Wood, like people, changes when exposed to moisture and heat over time."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ling'er's gaze fell upon the wooden plaque.

She didn't speak, but just stared at him for a long time.

Upon seeing her gaze, Zhao Lei immediately lowered his voice.

"Here she is, she's started reading."

Bai Sisi patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't disturb me."

Master Lu placed the wooden plaque on the table, preparing to give an explanation.

Shen Ling'er suddenly spoke up: "Grandpa Lu, this plaque cannot be pressed back down directly through the crack."

Master Lu paused in his movements.

Why?

Shen Ling'er pointed to the corner of the plaque.

"It's not just a simple crack. The crack is large on the outside, but it's tightly packed inside, indicating that it absorbed water before and then dried out."

"When wood expands and then contracts, its position changes. If you press it down directly from the outside, it may look closed on the surface, but it will be pushed against the inside."

"If the weather changes in the future, it will crack from the side."

Master Lu's smile gradually faded.

He picked up a magnifying glass to examine the crack, then reached out and touched the inside.

"You're right. This did get damp and then shrank, and there's a spot inside that's holding it in place."

Zhao Lei took a quiet breath.

"Seriously? You even noticed the problems with the restoration of the old plaque?"

Shen Ling'er continued, "If you're going to fix it, it's best to loosen the inside a bit first, and then slowly work your way back along the lines."

"Don't rush to cover up the cracks. It's already cracked, and forcibly restoring it to its original state might not be a good thing."

"It's more important to stabilize it than to make it look intact."

Master Lu fell completely silent this time.

After several seconds, he nodded slightly.

That hits the nail on the head.

The scene immediately fell silent.

The comments section was so dense that they were impossible to see.

"It's more important to stabilize it than to make it look intact."

"This really doesn't sound like something a five-year-old would say."

"She doesn't just look at the surface of the wood; she looks at how it will change in the future."

"Master Lu is truly convinced this time."

"There was no danger today, but I got goosebumps."

Master Lu looked at Shen Ling'er and suddenly asked, "Then how do you think it should be repaired?"

Yang Mi whispered, "Master Lu, she's still young, let's not let her do it."

Master Lu quickly waved his hand.

"I didn't let her touch the tools because I wanted to hear her thoughts."

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment and spoke very seriously.

"I'll first hold the peeling paint in place to stop it from falling off further. Don't immediately apply glue to the crack; first, check what's sticking out of it. If you can gently repair the sticking point, give it room to go back in. Then, use a very thin piece of wood to fill it along the grain, don't stuff it horizontally."

"It may seem faster to insert it horizontally, but the force applied on both sides will be uneven later, which will widen the tear."

She paused for a moment, then added.

"Also, these four characters cannot be recarved too deeply."

"The old plaque is old precisely because of this; the traces of age are also part of it."

"If the finished product looks brand new, then it's not repair, it's replacement."

Master Lu looked at her, and his eyes were completely different now.

He slowly exhaled.

"it is good."

Zhao Lei couldn't help but ask, "Master Lu, what's so good about him?"

Master Lu touched the old plaque, his voice lower than before.

She wasn't talking about fixing wood, she was talking about fixing old things.

Zhao Lei was taken aback.

Master Lu continued, "If a new thing breaks, you can remake it. But if an old thing breaks, you can't just focus on making it look nice."

"We need to ensure it retains its original appearance and can withstand the test of time."

"Many adults don't understand this principle."

Shen Ling'er looked down at the wooden plaque.

"It was carved by your father, so it can't be altered to look like it was carved by your father."

Master Lu was taken aback.

The scene suddenly became even quieter.

After a moment, Master Lu's eyes turned slightly red.

He nodded with a smile.

"right."

"It can't be repaired in a way that makes it impossible for others to tell that it was carved by him."

This time, Zhao Lei surprisingly didn't immediately try to be funny.

Bai Sisi also sniffed lightly.

Yang Mi looked at Shen Ling'er, his eyes filled with tenderness.

This kid is usually arrogant, prioritizes eating, and never holds back when he argues with people.

But when she looks at things, she always sees the part of people's hearts that they care about most.

The comments section also gradually changed.

"I'm suddenly a little touched."

"She's so meticulous. She knew that it wasn't an ordinary wooden plaque; it was something left behind by Master Lu's father."

"Repairing is not about making it new, but about letting it remain itself."

"This episode's slower pace actually made it more enjoyable."

"Teacher Ling'er is not only good at creating a lively atmosphere, she is even more impressive when she speaks quietly."

Master Lu carefully put the wooden plaque away.

"Before carving the wooden plaque this afternoon, I'll demonstrate the restoration process for you."

Zhao Lei slowly came to his senses and lowered his voice, saying, "Dear viewers, today's episode is truly different."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You can speak normally. Your voice is too low right now, it sounds like you're doing something wrong."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The momentary feeling of being touched was instantly shattered.

Bai Sisi laughed out loud.

Master Lu also laughed.

The atmosphere in the courtyard immediately became relaxed again.

In the afternoon, when the children were carving wooden plaques, they all chose their own designs.

Zhao Mengmeng chose the little rabbit.

Zhou Xiaoyu chose Xiaohua.

Chen Doudou chose the chicken leg without hesitation.

Lin Jia stared at the pattern in silence for a long time.

"Are you really going to carve a chicken leg onto a wooden sign?"

Chen Doudou nodded earnestly.

"That way, seeing it will make me happy."

Shen Ling'er glanced at it.

"That's a very good reason."

Chen Doudou immediately became even more determined.

Zhao Lei laughed and said, "DouDou's spiritual totem has finally appeared."

Shen Ling'er chose a very simple small circle pattern for herself.

Zhao Lei was a little surprised.

"Teacher Ling'er, aren't you going to carve a little dragon? Aren't you still carrying that balloon dragon?"

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"The little dragon balloon is ready."

"This wooden plaque is too small; carving a dragon in it would easily turn it into a worm."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

Yang Mi asked, "Then what is this circular pattern?"

Shen Ling'er looked at the wooden plaque in her hand.

"Like that safety amulet. A rounder one feels comfortable to the touch and is less likely to snag on your clothes."

Master Lu heard this and nodded with a smile.

"Let's think about how to use it first."

As Shen Ling'er slowly drew lines with a safety carving knife, she said, "Once something is made, it always needs to be held in someone's hands."

"If it's comfortable to hold, you'll use it often. If it's not easy to hold, no matter how beautiful it is, it'll easily end up gathering dust in a corner."

Zhao Lei nodded immediately.

"I understand that. Just like my wooden box, if it's hard to open, I definitely won't use it."

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"The biggest problem with your wooden box for now isn't that it's hard to open; it's that you should wait until the glue dries before touching it."

Zhao Lei immediately withdrew his outstretched hand.

"I didn't touch it."

Shen Ling'er said seriously, "You already touched my eyes."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The comments section was flooded with laughter.

"I've already touched the eyes, hahaha!"

"Zhao Lei's intentions can no longer escape Teacher Ling'er's notice."

"Chen Doudou is carving chicken legs. This kid is so consistent."

"Ling'er carved the same circular pattern as the peace buckle, such great detail."

evening.

The day's woodworking experience has come to an end.

The children all received their own little wooden plaques.

Although Zhao Mengmeng's little rabbit was a bit crooked, she loved it terribly.

Zhou Xiaoyu's little flower is very delicate.

Master Lu personally made two cuts on Chen Doudou's chicken leg pattern, and it actually looks kind of cute.

Zhao Lei's small wooden box was finally completely dried, and he held it in his hand as if he were holding some important trophy.

"Dear viewers, I hereby announce that this is the first complete wooden box I have ever made by hand."

Shen Ling'er glanced at it.

"Indeed complete."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up.

"Anything else?"

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"It works."

Zhao Lei was even more excited.

"Anything else?"

Shen Ling'er said seriously, "If you ask again, I'll start deducting points."

Zhao Lei immediately shut up.

Bai Sisi smiled and said, "That's already a very high compliment."

Zhao Lei held the wooden box, his face full of satisfaction.

"As long as it works, that's fine."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"You finally understand. Things need to be functional first, then they can look nice. It's the same with people; they need to be useful first, then they can be interesting."

Zhao Lei was stunned for a moment.

"Teacher Ling'er, are you praising me?"

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You're useful today, and it's been a bit lively."

Zhao Lei was instantly moved.

"Bai Sisi! I was both useful and lively today!"

Bai Sisi nodded with a smile.

"I heard you."

The director, sitting behind the camera, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This day went very smoothly.

very slow.

There were no thrills, no unexpected incidents, and no one got their pants wet.

However, the live stream remained extremely popular.

Because Shen Ling'er stunned everyone once again in a very calm way.

That evening, the production crew returned to the hotel.

As expected, it trended on social media.

#Shen Ling'er says wood wouldn't lie to her#

#Shen Ling'er notices the problem with the restoration of the old wooden plaque#

#Maintaining stability is more important than appearing intact#

#Chen Doudou's Wooden Carved Chicken Leg#

#Is Zhao Lei's wooden box usable?#

Half of the netizens' comments were shocked, and the other half were laughing hysterically.

"Today's episode was really good, it was slow-paced, but very flavorful."

"I got goosebumps when Ling'er noticed the problem with the old wooden plaque."

"She wasn't showing off her skills; she understood what Master Lu cared about most."

"Zhao Lei's wooden box is usable, hahaha, what a simple yet supreme award!"

"Chen Doudou's chicken leg carving is the best children's artwork of this issue."

"Shen Ling'er is really too devilish. She's ruthless when she talks back, steady in her actions, and considerate of others' feelings."

"How did the person behind the scenes raise the child like this? Every little thing they say makes me so curious."

The hotel room.

Shen Ling'er sat on the bed and put the small wooden plaque and peace buckle she had made today together.

Yang Mi dried her hair and asked with a smile, "Are you happy today?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Well enough."

Yang Mi smiled and said, "This evaluation is already quite good."

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment, then added, "Grandpa Lu's cooking is excellent."

"When he repairs old things, his hands slow down, not because he doesn't know how, but because he doesn't want to make a mistake."

Yang Mi paused slightly.

"You even noticed that?"

Shen Ling'er nodded seriously.

"I can tell."

"When he picked up that old plaque, it was much lighter than when he picked up other pieces of wood."

"This means it wasn't just an ordinary exhibit; it was something he cared about a lot."

Yang Mi smiled gently.

"Our Ling'er was very thoughtful today."

Shen Ling'er looked up at her.

"I'm usually very attentive, but Uncle Zhao Lei is too noisy, so it makes it seem like I'm always arguing with him."

Yang Mi: "..."

She couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"If Zhao Lei hears this, he'll get hurt again."

Holding the small wooden plaque, Shen Ling'er said slowly, "He gets injured quickly, but he recovers quickly too."

The next room.

Zhao Lei was happily taking pictures of his wooden box and posting them on his WeChat Moments.

The caption is:

My first handmade wooden box has been certified by teacher Shen Ling'er as usable.

After sending it, he stared at those two words for a long time.

The more I look at it, the more proud I feel.

Bai Sisi walked by, glanced at it, and smiled, "Your demands are really not high right now."

Zhao Lei said seriously, "You don't understand. In Teacher Ling'er's eyes, being able to use something is already a very high evaluation."

Bai Sisi smiled and shook her head.

"Okay, whatever makes you happy."

Zhao Lei, holding the wooden box, suddenly sighed with emotion.

"I think today's episode was pretty good."

Bai Sisi asked, "Where is it good?"

Zhao Lei thought for a moment.

"There wasn't a grand scene or any real danger, but as everyone saw, Teacher Ling'er isn't only powerful in special circumstances."

"She can see things in a piece of wood, a box, or an old plaque that others cannot."

Bai Sisi nodded.

"yes."

Zhao Lei looked down at the wooden box and added another sentence.

"Of course, most importantly, I finally didn't become the scene of an accident today."

Bai Sisi tried to hold back, but still burst out laughing.

In the next room, Shen Ling'er yawned.

It's as if they could tell what Zhao Lei was thinking even through a wall.

Holding her wooden plaque, she whispered before closing her eyes:

"It might not be possible tomorrow."

Yang Mi laughed so hard she almost knocked the blanket over herself.