"Wen Jing, what's going on? I've only been practicing for three months and now I'm starting to lose track. If you don't want to learn, get out of my house. I don't accept lazy people here!"
In the living room, Shang Shaohua was sitting angrily, and standing in front of him was Song Wenjing, who was late.
When I returned to the rental house last night, it was already past three o'clock. I arranged the three puppies properly and fed them some food.
I thought about sleeping for a while before getting up and going to the master's house to cook breakfast, but I didn't expect that I would sleep until nine o'clock, and the sun was already high in the sky.
When he hurriedly arrived at the master's house without even bothering to eat breakfast, Shang Shaohua had already opened the door and was sitting in the living room, waiting for him.
Song Wenjing did not give any explanation, just bowed his head and admitted his mistake.
In normal times, Shang Shaohua's attitude towards his apprentices was always amiable. But when it came to study, he basically refused to recognize his relatives and had no sympathy at all.
In his opinion, this is his last disciple, and perhaps his only surviving disciple. He will pass all the mantles to Song Wenjing in the future, so naturally, relatively speaking, his requirements are much higher.
Seeing his disciple standing there with his head bowed and meekly listening, Shang Shaohua lost most of his anger. He himself was very satisfied with this disciple. He was not only filial, but also hard-working and determined.
"Tell me, what's going on? Is there something going on at home, or is there something wrong with you?"
After scolding him, Shang Shaohua lost his temper. Song Wenjing always showed up on time, so there must be some special reason why he was suddenly late today.
The purpose of scolding him is to prevent him from slacking off, but at the same time, he also needs to understand the situation. If the apprentice encounters any difficulties and needs help, he, as the master, will definitely help.
"Master, I went to the ghost market yesterday. And..."
Before Song Wenjing could finish his words, he was directly interrupted by Shang Shaohua.
"Hey, now that you are more capable, you can't even listen to what the master says. Haven't I told you before? Your current knowledge reserve still needs to be learned in terms of truth and falsehood. Don't think you are smart and just throw everything away.
Treat people like fools." Shang Shaohua continued to scold him angrily.
Song Wenjing did not have any resistance to the master's reprimand, let alone any quibbles. He knew that the old man was doing it for his own good, and if others were happy to see him stumble, he might be happy to do so.
"What you wanted to say just now, continue talking." Shang Shaohua picked up the teacup, took a sip, and moistened his throat.
Seeing that the master's anger was almost gone, Song Wenjing quickly picked up the thermos bottle and filled the water cup before continuing.
"Master, I met a stall owner yesterday and brought back some things."
Then Song Wenjing explained clearly to Shang Shaohua what he saw and heard last night.
After Song Wenjing finished speaking, Shang Shaohua nodded, "The vase you just mentioned was handled well. It is obviously a fake. And you have to be careful in the future. Some people deliberately make broken vases slightly sticky.
Put it over there. Once you hold it in your hand and play with it, accidents may occur. At that time, you may not be able to tell clearly.
This kind of thing often happens in the ghost market, so you should be careful in the future. Especially when you are alone and there are no other witnesses around to prove it, you should be especially careful."
After listening to Shang Shaohua's statement, Song Wenjing couldn't help but nod in approval.
This kind of situation is really possible. If you argue with him, it is basically the public opinion is right and the mother-in-law is right. Others do not understand the situation and will not seek justice for you.
If you want to call the police, then you have to be asked to call the police. Such a person must have his own gang around him. When the time comes, they will surround you and force you to pay, and you will have no choice but to eat Coptis chinensis in silence.
There is pain that cannot be expressed.
The point is, this kind of people are basically just one shot and a different place. If you want to settle the score later, it's impossible to find someone.
Song Wenjing had heard of similar situations before, but he had never encountered them in actual practice.
However, I have never encountered it before. It was just the first time Song Wenjing went to such a place last night, so the chance of encountering it is not that high.
Shang Shaohua reminded Song Wenjing just now because he knew some of the routines in society, so he specifically reminded Song Wenjing to prevent him from being deceived. He knew that it was not easy for him as an apprentice to make some money. He was tired from getting up early every day and taking care of his family.
"Take out the handpiece and jade pendant and let me take a look. I hope you got a bargain this time." Shang Shaohua stretched out his hand.
Song Wenjing immediately took out the items that had been kept in his bag and handed them to the master.
From last night to now, except after seeing it at that time, he himself has not had time to further judge whether it is genuine or not. Although, he has already recognized in his heart that it is genuine.
Shang Shaohua took the two items and played with them in his hands. Then he picked up the magnifying glass and took a closer look.
Ten minutes later, Shang Shaohua finally put down the magnifying glass in his hand and nodded.
As the leading master in the province, he is very authoritative in carving and also has this judgment.
"This is the work of the seal carving master Ding Runan in the late Northern Song Dynasty and the early Southern Song Dynasty." Shang Shaohua directly made a conclusion.
"Ah?" Song Wenjing was a little confused, "Master, from what aspects did you judge?"
Shang Shaohua glanced at his apprentice and said angrily: "Didn't you take a closer look? Didn't you even see whose work it was? Take a magnifying glass and look at the position of the toad's feet. Is it right?
With the word "Runan"? The same goes for jade pendants!"
It was so dark last night that I couldn't see clearly. When I got home and tidied up, it was already very late. Then I fell asleep and had no time to observe carefully.
It wasn't until Shang Shaohua reminded him just now that Song Wenjing picked up the magnifying glass, looked at the position pointed by the master carefully.
Indeed, both jade pieces have the word "Runan" in them.
Song Wenjing was not familiar with Ding Runan, but Shang Shaohua knew him well. Especially in the techniques of miniature carving and engraving, Ding Runan was considered a master at the time.
"You are so lucky to be able to get these two items. And they are from the same master, so it's not easy." Shang Shaohua said with some emotion.
"Master, when it comes to appraisals, I may still lack some proficiency. After all, there are not many antiques that I can actually get my hands on. But I still have some experience in judging people. At that time, my main judgment was whether the stall owner was lying.
hey-hey……"
Song Wenjing received the master's approval and felt a little contented.
"You are said to be fat and you are out of breath. Those old foxes in the world sometimes lie to you, a smug and smart guy. Although this is an oversight, you still have to be careful." Shang Shaohua continued.
His own apprentice poured cold water on him.
Inwardly, he felt that Song Wenjing was right. In terms of insight into people's hearts, he found that he was indeed not as good as his apprentice. But he still had to pour cold water on him, and he must not let him become complacent.
"Hey, master, don't worry, I know. It's only on your side that I would say this. I will try my best to keep a low profile outside. We are not special people. How can we dare to claim to be smart and capable?
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"Okay, don't waffle. Leave these two things here for me to figure out. Ding Runan's skills are quite good, and there is something worth learning from."
Shang Shaohua put away the toad's money-containing handle and the butterfly jade pendant first, intending to take a look at it himself. What he said just now was not that he was arrogant, but that carving technology has developed over thousands of years. Now,
He doesn't think he is worse than Ding Runan. He even thinks that he is more outstanding in some aspects.
This can be regarded as the source of Shang Shaohua's confidence as a master sculptor.
Of course, Song Wenjing had no problem with the master's request, and even bluntly said that he would give these two items directly to Shang Shaohua.
It's a pity that as a master, how can you accept the treasure of your apprentice? Shang Shaohua still has this bottom line.
Throughout the whole day, because Song Wenjing was late and the two of them were talking about things, there was not enough time to study.
Song Wenjing simply did not go to collect the rags in the afternoon, but stayed at Shang Shaohua's home. He always grasped such opportunities very tightly.
He can understand himself clearly. Talent is not a factor, and he can only make up for his shortcomings through hard work. Learning more from his master will be his own livelihood in the future.