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

The next morning.

The production crew did not leave the woodworking workshop immediately.

Before leaving yesterday, Master Lu said that there was a small lumberyard behind the yard, containing some scraps and old tools. If the children were interested, they could come and take a look.

The director felt a little more at ease when he heard "take a look".

We don't make large items.

Do not touch the machine.

Just looking.

The word sounds safe.

Zhao Lei, however, stood in the hotel restaurant with a cup of soy milk in his hand, and said earnestly, "Dear viewers, today we continue our slow-paced woodworking lifestyle."

Bai Sisi immediately looked at him.

The director immediately looked at him as well.

Zhao Lei reacted quickly and immediately changed his tune: "It's not a guarantee, it's just a description of the current situation."

Shen Ling'er looked up at him.

"This time it's alright."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up instantly.

"Did you hear that?! I've now learned how to express myself in a risk-averse way!"

Shen Ling'er took a sip of porridge and said slowly, "But you said it very loudly."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The table erupted in laughter.

Chen Doudou is in good spirits today.

Because breakfast included xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).

After eating three, he looked up and asked Lin Jia, "Mom, are we going to Grandpa Lu's again today?"

Lin Jia nodded. "Go."

Chen Doudou asked earnestly, "Are we eating there again for lunch?"

Chen Hao couldn't help but laugh. "Are you more concerned about the woodworking or the food?"

Chen Doudou thought for a moment and said honestly, "I care about both."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"This answer is more believable than simply saying you care about woodworking."

Zhao Lei immediately chimed in: "DouDou's main strength is sincerity."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You summarized it quite quickly today."

Zhao Lei patted his chest, about to get excited, but then forcefully suppressed his voice.

"I was quietly happy."

Bai Sisi couldn't stop laughing.

"You've really been trained now."

The live stream chat was already buzzing with activity.

"Hahaha, Zhao Lei is starting to quietly express his joy!"

"The woodworking episode was really enjoyable; the kids were making things, and the adults were getting feedback from Ling'er."

"I'm really looking forward to Ling'er seeing the old tools."

"Forget about old tools, she can tell who made a steamed bun just by looking at it."

"I hope things stay relaxed today, and nothing goes wrong. I just want Ling'er to give Master Lu a shock."

After breakfast, the group returned to Dexing Woodworking.

The courtyard still had a faint scent of wood.

The wooden wind chimes that were hung up yesterday are still on the wooden frame.

When the wind blows, it makes a very soft tinkling sound.

As soon as Zhao Mengmeng got out of the car, she ran over to look at her little rabbit wind chime.

"Mom, it's still here!"

Bai Sisi smiled and said, "Of course I am."

Zhou Xiaoyu also went to see the little flower wind chimes.

Chen Doudou immediately checked her chicken leg rice bell to make sure it wasn't lost before she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, it reminds me to eat."

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"As long as the wind chimes are not lost, the food will not be lacking."

Chen Doudou nodded.

"That's good."

Zhao Lei stood to the side, watching the children gather around the wind chimes, and suddenly sighed, "This scene is so heartwarming."

Shen Ling'er looked up.

"Don't try to find lyrics just because something is heartwarming."

Zhao Lei: "................"

Bai Sisi smiled and patted him.

"Ling'er knows you too well."

Master Lu then walked out from the backyard.

Today he changed into a clean gray cloth shirt and was holding a very old wooden ruler in his hand.

"You're here?"

The children all greeted them politely.

"Hello, Grandpa Lu."

Master Lu smiled so much that his eyes narrowed.

"Alright, alright. We won't do anything complicated today. I'll show you the lumberyard."

Zhao Lei immediately whispered, "Not complicated, that word sounds really good."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

Zhao Lei quickly added, "I was just expressing that I was relaxing, I didn't make any guarantees."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Your will to survive is quite obvious this time."

Zhao Lei: "..............."

Everyone laughed and followed Master Lu to the backyard.

The lumberyard is not large.

As soon as the door was pushed open, the scent of wood inside was stronger than in the courtyard.

A row of wooden planks were neatly placed against the wall; some had been planed flat, while others still had bark attached.

In the corner hung a saw, a plane, a chisel, an ink line, and a few old wooden mallets.

Zhao Mengmeng opened her eyes wide as soon as she entered.

"Wow, so many tools!"

Zhou Xiaoyu asked in a low voice, "Can all of these be used?"

Master Lu nodded.

"Most of them still work, but some are so old that they're just for show."

Chen Doudou looked at a round wooden stump and asked, "This looks like a small table. Can I put bowls on it?"

Master Lu laughed heartily.

"It can be placed there, but it still needs to be smoothed out."

Shen Ling'er didn't rush to look at the tools.

After she entered the door, she looked at the ground and then at the arrangement of the wood piles.

Zhao Lei noticed her gaze and immediately moved closer.

"Teacher Ling'er, what are you looking at?"

Shen Ling'er said, "The wood here is placed quite neatly."

Master Lu was taken aback and turned to look at her.

"Where are the rules?"

Shen Ling'er pointed to the wall.

"Put the heavier items at the bottom, and the lighter items on top. Place the longer items against the wall, and the shorter ones on the outside."

"When you need to take it, you don't need to move all the wood away, and it's not easy for it to tip over."

She then pointed to the window.

"We left a small gap there, not against the wall, to prevent moisture from getting trapped at the back. Wood needs ventilation, otherwise mold will grow inside."

Master Lu's smile gradually deepened.

"right."

As he spoke, he looked at the director off-camera.

"This child has a keen eye. Our lumberyard looks messy, but everything has its place. Wood is most susceptible to stuffiness and being crushed."

Zhao Lei listened with admiration.

"The only thing I smelled when I came in was the fragrance."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"If you can smell the fragrance, then you've made a discovery."

Zhao Lei was just about to have some fun.

Shen Ling'er added, "It's just that the discovery was rather superficial."

Zhao Lei: "................"

Bai Sisi laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

"She still gave you some face."

The screen was instantly flooded with comments.

"Hahaha, you've only scratched the surface!"

Zhao Lei: I smell wood. Ling'er: Okay, but very faint.

"The first thing she did when she came in was to check the stacks of timber; she really looked just like a seasoned craftsman inspecting the site."

"This isn't about showing off talent; it's about life experience and keen observation."

"Master Lu likes her more and more."

Master Lu picked up the old wooden ruler and handed it to Shen Ling'er.

"This ruler was left to me by my master and has been with me for decades."

The wooden ruler had been worn smooth from being touched so many times that the markings on it had become faint in some places.

Shen Ling'er took it but did not immediately comment.

She ran her finger along the edge of the ruler, then laid it flat on the table and glanced at it.

"It's a little bent."

Master Lu nodded.

"Old wooden rulers tend to warp after prolonged use."

Zhao Lei couldn't help but ask, "Then is the measurement still accurate?"

Master Lu laughed and said, "That's why we don't use it for important dimensions now; we mainly keep it as a memento."

Shen Ling'er looked up.

"But you still use it to draw lines occasionally."

Master Lu was stunned.

How did you know?

Shen Ling'er pointed to one side of the ruler.

"There are new pencil marks here, and the color is lighter than the old ones."

"This means it wasn't left a long time ago."

She turned the ruler over again.

"And although the edge is curved, the middle is very smooth, making it very comfortable to handle."

"You probably don't use it to measure things very accurately; you just use it to make a quick comparison or to draw some insignificant lines."

Master Lu was silent for two seconds, then nodded with a smile.

"Yes."

"Sometimes when making small things, you don't need to be so precise, so I just use something else to compare it to."

Zhao Lei slowly turned towards the camera.

"Dear viewers, Teacher Ling'er can tell from a ruler that Master Lu is still secretly using it."

Shen Ling'er corrected, "It's not done secretly, it's a habit."

Master Lu nodded with a smile.

"Yes, it's a habit. Your hands remember old tools after using them for a long time."

Shen Ling'er looked intently at the wooden ruler.

"Old tools aren't necessarily useless. As long as you know where they're not accurate, you can still use them in the right places."

Master Lu's expression changed again after hearing this.

"That's a good point."

"People are the same. Getting old doesn't mean you're useless; it just means you can't push yourself through everything like you did when you were young. Knowing where you're slow and inaccurate actually helps you make fewer mistakes."

The scene fell silent for a moment.

Zhao Lei wanted to make a joke, but he swallowed the words back.

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"You did a good job of holding back this time."

Zhao Lei whispered, "I think Master Lu should finish that line himself."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Yes, you were much more composed today."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up, but he stubbornly didn't shout.

He simply turned to Bai Sisi and whispered, "I've matured."

Bai Sisi nodded with a smile.

"Hmm, the mature one speaks more softly."

The comments section changed accordingly.

"This part is so soothing."

"Old tools, knowing where they're inaccurate, can still be used in the right places—that's a really insightful statement."

"When Ling'er looks at things, she can always see how people use them."

"Zhao Lei actually managed to refrain from making jokes; he's matured."

"The woodworking episode is really more and more enjoyable to watch."

After visiting the timber house, Master Lu led everyone back to the courtyard.

Today's little task is to make a small bookmark using leftover scraps.

The wood chips have been cut very thin; the children only need to sand, draw lines, and thread the rope.

Zhao Mengmeng wants to draw a little rabbit.

Zhou Xiaoyu wants to draw a leaf.

Chen Doudou wants to draw a chicken leg.

Lin Jia was too tired to try to persuade her anymore.

"You draw it."

Chen Doudou is very serious.

Can I put a chicken leg inside a book?

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"The real chicken leg won't do, but the drawing is good."

Chen Doudou was relieved.

"That's good."

Zhao Lei also took a piece of wood, and his confidence was much stronger than it had been two days ago.

"I'm not going to go for anything complicated today; I'm just going to make something that can hold books in place."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"This is the right goal."

Zhao Lei looked much more energetic.

"My goal has been recognized!"

Bai Sisi immediately reminded him, "Keep your voice down."

Zhao Lei immediately lowered his voice.

"I was approved when I spoke softly."

Shen Ling'er ignored him and lowered her head to pick out the wooden pieces.

She spent a long time picking through a pile of wood chips, and finally picked the one with the least noticeable color.

Yang Mi was somewhat curious.

"Ling'er, is this one pretty?"

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"It's not the prettiest, but it's the best for making bookmarks."

Zhao Lei leaned closer again.

Why?

Shen Ling'er placed several pieces of wood on the table and explained them very clearly.

"Bookmarks need to be thin and not easily warped. This piece has straight grain and uniform thickness, so it won't bulge out when placed inside a book."

She pointed to another piece with a beautiful pattern.

"This one looks nice, but it's thicker on one side and thinner on the other, so it's prone to warping if left out for a while. If the bookmark warps, the pages of the book will be stretched open, and the corners will easily fold."

After listening, Zhao Lei silently put down the patterned wood piece he had just picked up.

"Then I'll get a different one too."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You finally thought to ask first."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Master Lu was overjoyed.

"Teacher Zhao has indeed made significant progress these past two days."

Zhao Lei immediately straightened his chest.

"Master Lu has also certified it!"

Shen Ling'er said earnestly, "Grandpa Lu is quite polite."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The comments section was filled with laughter.

"Hahaha, Grandpa Lu is being quite polite!"

"Zhao Lei now relies on multiple sources of validation to maintain his confidence."

"Ling'er is so particular about the wooden bookmarks she chooses; they won't stick out of place when tucked inside the book. Who would have thought of such a detail?"

"She really always thinks about how to use things first."

"That's the mindset of a craftsman."

Everyone started polishing the bookmarks.

Because the wood chips are thin, you can't apply too much force.

Zhao Lei learned his lesson this time, pushing with his palm flat instead of pressing down on a single point with his fingertips.

Bai Sisi watched his movements and laughed, "You're really starting to look the part now."

Zhao Lei said in a low voice, "I practiced for half an hour last night when I got back."

Bai Sisi was taken aback.

"You still practiced?"

Zhao Lei nodded.

"I can't keep letting wood betray me."

Shen Ling'er heard this and looked up at him.

"Practice leaves traces of practice."

Zhao Lei immediately handed over the bookmark.

"You noticed?"

Shen Ling'er took it and looked at it.

"Hmm. The edges were smoother this time than yesterday, which means you weren't in a rush to see the results."

"There are two small scratches in the middle. They are from when you changed the sandpaper and didn't remove the wood shavings. The wood shavings got stuck underneath and were scraped out."

Zhao Lei looked shocked.

"You can't even hide the fact that I didn't take pictures of the sawdust?"

Shen Ling'er returned the bookmark to him.

"You couldn't fool Wood anyway."

Zhao Lei paused for two seconds, then nodded seriously.

I accept.

Master Lu couldn't help but laugh.

"Teacher Zhao's mindset has also improved."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"He knows where he went wrong now, which is better than the previous two days."

Zhao Lei was actually quite happy to hear this.

That's a very honest compliment.

The afternoon sun shone in the courtyard.

The children were making bookmarks with their heads down, while the adults helped them. Master Lu would occasionally come over to take a look.

Nothing major happened.

The only sound was the rustling of sandpaper scraping against the wood.

There was also the soft tinkling sound of wind chimes being swayed by the wind.

But the number of viewers in the live stream never dropped.

The audience seemed to be captivated by this slow, deliberate pace.

"I actually got so engrossed in watching them grind wood chips."

"This episode is truly healing."

"Ling'er didn't always blow up the audience, but every time she spoke, it felt like she was right on target."

"Zhao Lei's hard work in practicing and refining his skills is quite endearing, even though Ling'er still sees through him."

"The most amazing thing about the woodworking episode is that everyone is slowing down, but it's not boring at all."

After the bookmarks were made, Master Lu asked everyone to place their creations on the table.

Zhao Mengmeng's little bunny bookmark is very cute.

Zhou Xiaoyu's leaf bookmarks are very refreshing.

Chen Doudou drew her chicken leg bookmark very carefully, and even wrote two crooked words next to it: Delicious.

Zhao Lei's bookmark is the simplest, with only a straight line drawn on it.

Shen Ling'er glanced at it.

"You drew this line quite well."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up.

"Really?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Because you didn't draw a second line."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi laughed so hard she bent over.

Is this a compliment or a reminder?

Shen Ling'er said earnestly, "That's true. If you know you can draw one well now, don't rush to draw ten. Before making things complicated, do the simple things well first."

Master Lu nodded immediately.

"Yes, absolutely right."

"Many people learn a craft and want to do fancy tricks right away, but they don't have a solid foundation and end up making things more and more messy."

Holding his bookmark, Zhao Lei suddenly felt that even the simple straight line looked much better.

"I understand."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You might have really understood something this time."

Zhao Lei was instantly moved.

"Bai Sisi, today I'm not just capable of using it, nor am I just able to make a sound; today I'm capable of understanding it."

Bai Sisi smiled and said, "Congratulations."

The comments section was filled with laughter.

Zhao Lei's achievement today: He can understand!

"From being usable to being able to make a sound to being able to understand it, what a growth trajectory this is!"

"Teacher Ling'er is really good at teaching. She doesn't just tell you that you can't do it; she tells you what to do first."

"This episode is lighthearted, but the characters are all so cute."

"Chen Doudou's chicken leg bookmark is hilarious, there's a chicken leg tucked inside the book."

In the evening, the woodworking experience officially ended.

Master Lu escorted the children to the door.

Zhao Mengmeng held the wind chimes and bookmarks, a little reluctant to part with them.

Zhou Xiaoyu also said goodbye to Master Lu seriously.

Chen Doudou asked, "Grandpa Lu, can I come and cook again next time?"

Master Lu smiled and said, "Sure, but wooden bowls are much harder to make than bookmarks."

Chen Doudou nodded earnestly.

"It's okay, I can work hard to earn a living."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"This power source is very stable."

Zhao Lei laughed and said, "Dou Dou's life direction has never gone astray."

Master Lu looked at Shen Ling'er one last time.

"Little friend, you've seen more clearly than many adults these past few days."

Shen Ling'er looked up.

"Because the wood has left all the things on its body. If you look at it slowly, you'll see them."

Master Lu paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

"Take your time."

"That's a good point."

Zhao Lei whispered from the side, "Dear viewers, this is the last lesson in the woodworking segment, so please watch it slowly."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"That was well said this time, and the voice wasn't loud either."

Zhao Lei was so moved, as if he had been officially stamped with approval, that he almost burst into tears.

Have I graduated?

Shen Ling'er thought about it seriously.

"You can graduate from the woodworking section."

Zhao Lei clenched his fist, but didn't shout.

He just nodded vigorously.

"I graduated quietly."

Everyone burst into laughter.

On the way back to the hotel, the children all fell asleep while holding their artwork.

Shen Ling'er leaned against Yang Mi, holding the bookmark in her hand.

Yang Mi asked in a low voice, "Have you been enjoying woodworking these past few days?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"I like it a little."

Yang Mi smiled and said, "Only a little?"

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment and said, "A little more than a little."

Yang Mi smiled so hard her eyes crinkled.

"That means you really like it."

Shen Ling'er did not refute.

She looked down and touched the edge of the bookmark.

"Wood is good. It won't rush or talk nonsense. It will stay the way you treat it."

Hearing this from the front row, Zhao Lei couldn't help but whisper, "Teacher Ling'er, are you talking about me again?"

Shen Ling'er looked up at him.

"The fact that you could tell this time means you've really graduated."

Zhao Lei was taken aback for a moment, then leaned back in his seat with a satisfied look on his face.

Bai Sisi looked at him with a smile.

"Are you happy now?"

Zhao Lei nodded.

"Happy. The woodworking chapter is complete."

Shen Ling'er looked out the window.

Night slowly fell.

The city lights are coming on one by one.

The little bookmark in her hand lay quietly, its edges worn smooth.

There was no World Cup celebration with thousands cheering.

There were no dramatic shouts like on an airplane.

All you need is a small piece of wood, the sound of a wind chime, a hot meal, and a group of people slowly getting things done in the afternoon.

That evening.

It's trending again, just like before.

#Shen Ling'er said you can see it if you look slowly#

#Zhao Leimu's Quiet Graduation#

#Chen Doudou Chicken Leg Bookmark#

#Shen Ling'er choosing wooden bookmarks#

#The woodworking part is so comfortable#

The comments section was buzzing with activity.

"This episode was really comfortable; there were no major events, but I felt very satisfied after watching it."

"Ling'er has brought the wood, the old ruler, the bookmark, and the wind chime to life these past few days."

"She's not the kind of kid who just talks tough; every word she says has a reason, details, and a point."

"I'm actually a little gratified that Zhao Lei has grown from a high-risk individual to a quiet graduate."

"I suggest mass-producing Chen Doudou chicken leg bookmarks; I'd like to buy them."

"The person behind the scenes really doesn't need to show up. Ling'er can just say a few words and people can imagine how he usually teaches the children."

"You'll see if you look slowly; this sentence is perfect for the woodworking section."

The hotel room.

Shen Ling'er placed the wind chimes, wooden plaques, safety buckles, and bookmarks together on the headboard.

Yang Mi helped her pack her small backpack, smiling as she asked, "Are you taking all of this home?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Bring them all."

Yang Mi deliberately asked, "Where should we put all of these?"

Shen Ling'er thought about it seriously.

"Let my dad make a small cabinet."

Yang Mi couldn't help but laugh.

"If your dad knew you went out and got some work done for him, he'd probably ask you how big your closet should be."

Shen Ling'er raised her chin.

"That means he's willing to do it."

Yang Mi smiled and patted her little head.

"You."

Shen Ling'er yawned and crawled into bed.

The wooden wind chimes by the window were gently swayed by the night breeze.

Ding.

The sound was very soft and steady.

Shen Ling'er closed her eyes and whispered, "This sound isn't noisy."

Yang Mi tucked the blanket around her.

"Don't make noise."

In the next room, Zhao Lei was taking pictures with his bookmark.

After thinking for a long time about the caption, I finally wrote: "Graduation project in woodworking, certified by teacher Shen Ling'er, you can understand it."

Bai Sisi couldn't stop laughing when she saw it.

"You really posted this?"

Zhao Lei was very serious.

"This is a significant milestone in my growth during the show."

Bai Sisi shook her head and smiled.

"Okay, whatever makes you happy."

The night outside the window was quiet.

The woodworking episode didn't rely on thrills to generate buzz.

But it allowed all viewers to see another Shen Ling'er.

She remained arrogant, still sharp-tongued, and still thoroughly humiliated Zhao Lei.

But she would also squat down and touch an old piece of wood, pick out easier-to-eat ribs for Chen Doudou, tell Master Lu that the scratches on the old table could be left, and polish a simple bookmark until it was no longer uncomfortable to the touch.

She can amaze people without needing grand gestures.

Because she can really see things that others can't.

And this time, she made it very clear.

Take your time watching.

You'll be able to see it.

......................