On the morning of the end of the month, the carving workshop was full of people inside and outside. Even the shops who were not allowed to come to the school easily were crowded with others at the entrance of the carving workshop. There were many maids and servants gathered in a pile of discussions.

A large open space was freed in the middle of the carving workshop, with two long wooden tables placed on it, and a few mahogany carved wooden chairs were placed not far from the wooden table. The manager and Lu Zhongliang and other teachers who usually teach skills were sitting upright on it, and the surroundings were already surrounded by wooden kids with different thoughts.

Lu Tong and Lu Tong stood behind the long wooden table respectively. There were various knives and a five-inch square camphor wood on the table. Both of them looked at each other calmly, and a light spark that was not easy to detect was flashed in their plain eyes, and then they turned around and turned towards the direction of the manager.

At this time, the manager stood up and glanced at the entire carving workshop, and said loudly: "Today is a competition between Lu Chong and Lu Tong in carving skills. The competition is to carve a calendula chrysanthemum. The content has the following three points: First, the time limit for the competition is three quarters of a minute. Once the time comes, you must stop immediately, otherwise it will be negative. Second, the carved calendula chrysanthemum must be a qualified product. Of course, those with more levels will win. The evaluation of this content is carried out by Teacher Lu Zhongliang. Third, the loser between the two parties must pay the other party ten silver coins. Do you two understand?" After saying that, he looked at the two people at the long table.

"I understand." The two agreed.

"Okay, light incense and time the competition begins."

As soon as the incense was lit, the two of them started to move their hands. Only the sound of blades swaying on the wood were heard. They made the blanks in just a few strokes, and then began to dig the blanks. The skillful technique was pleasing to the eye, and the prototype of a flower's petals had been revealed.

The first tool used by Lutong is a round knife. The round knife is very suitable for handling petals and flowers and leaves. The horizontal knife is labor-saving and can adapt to large ups and downs and small changes. Moreover, the lines of the round knife run flexibly and changeably.

Lutong then changed to a flat knife to clean the protrusions on the surface of the flower, so that the leaves can be smoother and traceless.

In the alternation of the round knife and the flat knife, Lutong's entire flower shape quickly emerged, with the leaves stacked and distinct layers. As the wood chips flew, the third layer of flower slices had already reached halfway. After a paw, Lutong glanced at Lutong obliquely and found that Lu Tong had not even completed the second layer, so he took a breath.

Lu Chong did not use a round knife at the beginning, but chose a triangular knife. The edge of the triangular knife is on the left and right sides, so the depth and angle of the inlet can be adjusted at any time. The carved lines are freely thick and thin, especially the lines engraved on the petals are like the brushstrokes of paintings, which are particularly strong and powerful, vivid and natural.

Lu Chong always maintained a stable knife movement, did not deliberately pursue the speed of carving, and did not even raise his head during the whole process, as if the whole body was attracted by the wooden blocks on his hands.

Next, Lu Chong changed to a Yuwan knife, which was also Lu Chong's most commonly used knife. The characteristics of the Yuwan knife are quite gentle. They are neither as straight as flat knife or as deep as round knife. They are more suitable for use in places with undulating leaves.

When Lu Chong began to carve the third layer, Lu Tong had already carved it to the fourth layer.

Lutong has an advantage in speed. Lutong Yun knife is flying like a relaxed Lutong Yun knife. Eight exquisite flower slices on the fourth floor emerge. The distance and thickness of the flower slices are well controlled, especially the spacing between the layers is very moderate. The shape of the whole flower is full of wood, and even without the color and fragrance of the flowers, it is very realistic.

Lutong changed several kinds of knives to make the final modification to the whole flower, and wiped away the traces that were not obvious, and the flower slices shone brightly.

Lutong placed the knives used side by side, placed the completed four-layer calendula in the center of the wooden table, raised his head and looked at the manager, indicating that he had finished it.

At this time, the flowers on Lu Chong's hand showed all the flower pieces. Lu Chong still lowered his head and carved it, as if he was the only one in the carving workshop, and it was completely integrated into a state of being integrated with woodcarving.

The last half of the timer was left. The carving workshop was no longer as quiet as before. Occasionally, I heard the sound of shallow breathing. Many people began to communicate with their eyes, and their faces also showed their own different colors. Those who supported Lu Tong were extremely anxious, while those who supported Lu Tong had already danced.

The family and clan children on both sides were obviously divided into two teams. The leaders Lu Zhi and Lu Yong were not as calm as they were at the beginning. They glanced at each other a few times, pretending to be deep on the surface, and they couldn't see any expressions on the other side. They were planning in their hearts, and both sides were waiting for the final result.

The manager and several teachers were still watching Lu Chong on the wooden table seriously, with no change in expression on his face. Only Teacher Lu Zhongliang nodded to the two from time to time, as if he expressed his sincere appreciation for their carving skills.

The outside of the carving workshop is much more lively than inside, and people keep making soft comments.

"I think Lutong will win, he has quick speed and superb skills," said a guy who looks like a guy.

"No, carving requires a state of mind. Look at Lu Chong, the calm momentum can overwhelm everything." said a girl dressed in a maid.

"But? You haven't seen that Lu Tong has completed it long ago. Can Lu Tong be completed successfully?" Another maid commented.

"You can't just look in front of you. Huh, look, Lu Chong is finished." said another servant.

Everyone looked up and looked inside. Sure enough, when the incense was about to be burned, Lu Chong had already completed it. Next to the knife, a very beautiful four-layer wooden calendula chrysanthemum seemed to be in full bloom on the wooden table.

Teacher Lu Zhongliang walked forward and looked at the two marigolds carefully, looking left and right, without making any sound for a while, as if it was difficult to make a final decision. Whether inside or outside the carving workshop, the crowd suppressed their breathing, quietly waiting for the exciting ending.

Finally, Teacher Lu Zhongliang put down the flowers and said to everyone: "I declare that Lu Chong is the winner."

"Okay!" Someone shouted, and then the entire carving workshop kept making loud "boom" sounds, some were happy and some were sad.

Lu Yong's face was too blue, while Lu Tong's face was extremely pale. Although he believed that Teacher Lu Zhongliang would not be biased, he still asked him: "But why is this?"

Everyone calmed down, and Teacher Lu Zhongliang said slowly: "Actually, these two flowers are the best four-layer flowers I have seen in the wood-master. It was difficult for me to make a judgment at the beginning, but if you take a closer look, the flower in Lutong is indeed perfect, but on the third layer, there is a flower piece that has a slight pause when carving, causing the flower leaf to rise slightly. This is the only inconspicuous flaw. The overall layout of the flower in Lutong is very reasonable, and the spacing between each layer is very well controlled, especially all the flower pieces are connected into one, containing a streamlined rhythm, which has reached a state of falling leaves and flying flowers."

Lu Tong looked carefully again, and it turns out that, even though he did not make any mistakes caused by that pause, he still felt that it was a dull flower, and he was a person with high sensibility. Now, he had to admit that he was not as good as Lu Tong.
Chapter completed!