pjbooks Chapter 163 The Taoist brother is an incredibly powerful master!
Chapter 163 The Taoist brother is an incredibly powerful master!
Li Jun spent the entire afternoon in the workspace.
The intermittent hum of the electric control panel and the rustling sound of the carving knife cutting through the wood were particularly clear in the quiet room.
Peach wood shavings fell in a soft rustling sound, piling up in a thin layer on the edge of the worktable.
The outlines of the two immortals of harmony and union gradually emerged from the wood. Although it was only a rough draft, the harmonious and happy charm was already faintly visible.
Li Jun put down his carving knife, took two steps back, and examined the work in front of him.
He nodded.
Okay.
This is just the first step, carving out the general outline. There will be fine carving, polishing, waxing... each step will be more time-consuming than this.
But in no hurry.
There are still several days before Yin Jian's engagement, so the wedding will be held on the 20th of the first lunar month.
Li Jun stretched his slightly sore neck and was about to continue when footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
"Jun'er?"
It was Master's voice.
Li Jun put down his carving knife and looked back.
The master stood at the door, peering inside.
The dim light shone on his face, making his expression difficult to discern, but his tone was noticeably calmer than it had been at noon.
"It's already dark, why are you still holed up inside?"
"Dinner's ready."
Li Jun responded, "Coming, coming."
He stood up and stretched his stiff neck.
Then, pointing to the piece of wood on the workbench that had already been roughly carved, he said to his master:
"Master, look, this is what I prepared for that brat Yin Jian."
The old Taoist priest leaned closer and squinted at him.
On the workbench, the piece of peach wood was no longer a square piece.
The outlines of two human figures are faintly visible.
One person is holding something in one hand, and the other is holding something in the other.
Although it hasn't been fully carved yet, a sense of harmony and happiness is already evident.
The old Taoist priest glanced at it a few times and nodded.
"The Two Immortals of Harmony and Union?"
Li Jun was stunned for a moment.
"Master, you recognized it at a glance?"
The old Taoist priest snorted.
What do you think?
"Your master has been a Taoist priest for eighty years, do you think I don't even have this much discernment?"
Li Jun smiled.
"Hehe, Master, you are very knowledgeable."
The old Taoist priest looked at the wood carving again, a look of approval on his face.
"Good choice."
"The Two Immortals of Harmony and Union are in charge of marriage harmony, ensuring that husband and wife live in peace and grow old together."
"Giving this is much better than giving those tacky gold and silver jewelry."
Li Jun nodded.
"That's what I think too."
"Alright, stop dawdling and come out for dinner." The old Taoist waved his hand.
"Um."
Li Jun followed his master outside.
As he reached the door, the old Taoist priest suddenly stopped.
"By the way, did Jin Hao tell you what he wanted as a gift?"
Li Jun was taken aback.
Jin Hao?
He was busy carving in the afternoon and forgot about that kid Jin Hao!
Li Jun slapped his forehead.
"Oh no, I was so engrossed this afternoon that I forgot to tell him."
The old Taoist priest glanced at him.
"Then why don't you say so quickly?"
"So that people won't overthink it."
Li Jun nodded.
"Okay, I'll tell him right away."
The master and apprentice left the workshop.
The old Taoist priest walked towards the kitchen, while Li Jun stood in the courtyard and took out his phone.
Open WeChat and find Jin Hao.
After thinking for a moment, Li Jun took a picture of the statue, which only had an outline, and sent it over.
Then type:
"I've already ordered the gift, so I'll give this one."
After sending the message, he put away his phone and walked towards the kitchen.
I had only taken two steps when my phone vibrated.
"So fast?! Taoist brother, what are you planning to carve?"
Li Jun smiled.
He replied:
I won't tell you yet; you'll find out in a couple of days.
Jin Hao was silent for two seconds, then sent a frustrated emoji.
The meme shows a cat frantically scratching a wall, accompanied by the four large characters: "I'm going crazy!"
Then another one:
"Brother Taoist! You'll lose me if you keep doing this!"
Li Jun looked at the two messages and couldn't help but chuckle.
He replied with a disdainful emoji.
Then ask:
"Do you have any ideas yet?"
Jin Hao remained silent for a few seconds.
Then, messages started popping up one after another.
"I've saved up quite a bit of salary recently, and I'm thinking of buying a pair of jade pendants, in the shape of dragons and phoenixes, because they have a good meaning."
"But compared to you, Taoist brother, I'm completely outclassed!"
"Why don't you carve one for me too!"
Li Jun looked at these messages with a sense of helplessness.
He replied:
"You need help with something like this? It shows your good intentions."
"If you want it, when you get engaged, I'll also give you a statue of the Two Immortals of Harmony and Union."
The message was sent.
Jin Hao replied instantly:
"Hehehe, so you sculpted the Hehe Erxian (Two Immortals of Harmony and Union) as a Taoist priest!"
Li Jun: "..."
He then realized what was happening.
I've been tricked by this kid!
Li Jun was both annoyed and amused.
When did this kid learn this trick?
He gave a disdainful look and then put his phone in his pocket.
I'm not talking anymore.
If we keep talking, who knows how much more information we might get out of you.
Li Jun turned and went into the kitchen.
In the kitchen, the old Taoist priest had already served the food.
Li Jun sat down at the table, picked up the bowl, and took a sip of porridge.
The old Taoist priest also sat down and picked up his chopsticks.
The master and apprentice sat facing each other, eating quietly.
After eating for a while, the old Taoist priest suddenly spoke.
"What did Jin Hao say?"
Li Jun swallowed the porridge in his mouth.
"He wants me to carve one for him too."
The old Taoist priest glanced at him.
"You agreed?"
Li Jun shook his head.
"No, I said I'd give him one when he gets engaged."
"You agreed?"
Li Jun shook his head.
"No, I said I'd give him one when he gets engaged."
The old Taoist priest nodded.
"Yes, that's for the best."
"You have to express your own feelings."
……
at the same time.
South City, Night Watch Division.
Jin Hao sat at his workstation with a smile on his face.
He had just successfully tricked the Taoist priest and was in a good mood.
However, after laughing for a while, he started to ponder again.
The Two Immortals of Harmony and Union...
What are these two deities doing?
Jin Hao picked up his phone, ready to search.
Just then, a voice came from the side.
"Xiao Hao, what are you laughing at?"
Jin Hao turned his head to look.
It's Wang Hu.
"Brother Tiger, have you ever heard of the Two Immortals of Harmony and Union?"
Wang Hu was taken aback.
"The Two Immortals of Harmony and Union?"
He thought for a moment, then said:
"Those are two legendary immortals who preside over marriages, ensuring harmony between husband and wife, and that they grow old together in happiness."
"What? You've got a girlfriend now?"
Jin Hao quickly waved his hand.
"No, no, it's because the Taoist priest is preparing to carve a statue of the Two Immortals of Harmony and Union to give to Yin Jian, the Yin Jian you met last time."
Upon hearing this, Wang Hu's pupils contracted slightly.
Carved by Master Li himself...
The Two Immortals of Harmony and Union?
He recalled the effects of the things that Master Li had made by hand.
That cannot be described as having outstanding effects.
It was absolutely earth-shattering!
Wang Hu remained silent for a few seconds.
Then, he lowered his voice and said to Jin Hao:
"Xiao Hao, you should report this situation to the boss."
Jin Hao was taken aback.
"Huh? This also needs to be reported?"
Wang Hu looked at him with a serious expression.
"You know the effects of things made by Master Li himself."
"This is no small matter."
Jin Hao was stunned for a moment.
Then, he suddenly realized.
Yup!
He was so focused on the auspicious meaning of the gift the Taoist priest had chosen that he completely forgot...
The Taoist priest is an incredibly powerful master!
The things he makes by hand are definitely not just simple decorative items!
Jin Hao thought for a moment.
The Taoist priest's gift is for Yin Jian; it will be seen sooner or later.
Tell Uncle Liu it should be nothing.
but……
I need to be more careful about what I say in the future.
Jin Hao stood up.
"Brother Tiger, thanks for the reminder."
"I'll go and report to Uncle Liu right away."
Wang Hu nodded.
"Go."
Jin Hao walked quickly toward Liu Zhenguo's office.