"Ladies and gentlemen, don't guess, I'm really here to learn. Zhao Xiaoning pushed open the door of the lounge and walked in, and at this moment, the other seven golden knives of the Engraving Association were sitting here. In addition, there are Xie Zhenlong and two other jade carving masters.

Although Zhao Xiaoning is talking about behind his back, these people are all old bones, although their bodies are not as strong as middle-aged people, but in terms of the thickness of their faces, not many people can compare to them.

So, few people feel embarrassed.

After a few greetings, Zhao Xiaoning sat next to Guo Shiwei and Uncle Guo.

"Master Zhao, we really hope that your achievements in jade carving can be as impressive as in the wood carving world. To tell you the truth, with the advent of your few wood carvings, the wood carving industry is now on fire. Many young people have fallen in love with this ancient inheritance, and it is fortunate that you announced that the sword was sealed, otherwise there will definitely be many people who worship you as a teacher. A golden knife smiled and spoke.

"Am I so powerful?" Zhao Xiaoning raised his eyebrows.

Uncle Guo said: "Your achievements are obvious to all, whether it is the form or value of your works, they have made many young people excited." As far as I know, each of the woodcarving masters in China has accepted dozens of apprentices. And many college students are also obsessed with carving, no, I have communicated with the heads of Tsinghua University and Peking University to open up engraving courses. ”

"Sculpture is an intangible cultural heritage, and we in the industry must promote it and carry it forward. Do you have time? If you have time to go to the university and teach the carving enthusiasts. Uncle Guo looked at him seriously.

Zhao Xiaoning had the urge to vomit blood: "Uncle Guo, you let me teach college students as a junior high school student?"

"The carving has nothing to do with the level of culture. Besides, if you don't qualify, are others still eligible?" said another golden knife.

Zhao Xiaoning shook his head: "I won't be free for a short time, let's talk about this later." ”

Zhao Xiaoning's current idea is to make money to build an airport, which is a big and small goal he has set for himself. He had no other plans until this small goal was achieved.

Of course, he didn't have the qualifications to teach at a university, but he would be happy to do so. Because he wanted to enjoy college life as carefree as his peers, he would love to get a college diploma. Because Zhang Dashan's dream in his early years was to let him be admitted to university and have a university diploma.

Yes, a university diploma is nothing to people in the city, even if you get a diploma from Peking University or Tsinghua University, it is nothing in society, after all, there is fierce competition for employment now. Although this is the case, it has a different meaning for rural people, because a college diploma can add glory to the family, to put it bluntly, this is a major event to honor the ancestors.

"Uncle Guo, the best award in the jade carving world is the Tiangong Award, right? What kind of qualifications can you hope to win the Tiangong Award?" Zhao Xiaoning asked curiously.

"Master Zhao, it's not difficult to win the Tiangong Award. For example, the highest award in this exhibition, the Divine Craftsman Award, as long as the author can win this award, he is eligible to compete for the Tiangong Award. A master jade carver introduced.

Zhao Xiaoning nodded slightly, although the way to learn from the scriptures is not suitable for playing, it should be very promising to win the Divine Craftsman Award, right?

"The Divine Craftsman Award won't have only one reputation, is there any substantial benefit?" Zhao Xiaoning asked again.

"What's the matter, does Master Zhao plan to win the Divine Craftsman Award next year?" someone asked with a smile.

"Yes. Zhao Xiaoning grinned, thinking that Lao Tzu didn't tell you that this year's Divine Craftsman Award was contracted by me.

"The Craftsman Award is an honor, but of course, there are also material rewards. 300,000 in cash, and the qualification to become a member of the Engraving Society. Uncle Guo said.

Zhao Xiaoning was stunned, just this reward?, it's too cold, right?

In fact, a cash reward of 300,000 yuan is nothing for jade carvers, because the jade carving industry can only be afforded by the really rich, after all, jade is expensive, and if you want to gain a foothold in this industry, you must have huge financial resources as a backing. On the other hand, in other areas of engraving, the cost is not very high.

The cash reward of 300,000 yuan is really nothing, but the reputation of being a member of the Engraving Association is what many people want to have, which represents the affirmation of the Engraving Association for them.

Although many people want to become members of the Engraving Association, this reputation is of great use to Zhao Xiaoning? He is now the head of the eight golden swords.

"Xiao Ning, don't underestimate the Divine Craftsman Award. Once someone's work can win the Craftsman Award, then the price of that work will also rise, at least it can be sold for millions of dollars. Uncle Guo continued.

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Early the next morning, Zhao Xiaoning and others came to the exhibition site, the location of the exhibition is located in the garden behind the hotel, the huge garden is crowded with people gathered many masters and celebrities in the jade carving world. In addition, there are many jade carving enthusiasts.

Su Gong is a resounding signboard in the jade carving industry, and this event naturally attracted a lot of media. After all, this can drive local fiscal revenue.

After the opening ceremony, those jade carving enthusiasts walked towards the exhibition area, all watching the works of this competition. I heard from the staff that there were more than 800 works in this competition, all of which were works by some famous artists, which made the exhibition area look jeweled.

"Lao Xie, what are the most promising works in this exhibition to win the Craftsman Award?" Zhao Xiaoning and Xie Zhenlong are together, this guy is in the circle of mixed jadeite, this time he came not to participate in the competition, but to watch the works of other masters to increase his experience and get his own creative inspiration.

"Yesterday, I also talked to Uncle Guo and a few people, and there are two works that are very extraordinary this time. One of them is Liang Wei's Thousand-Armed Guanyin, which is made of fine mutton fat jade, about a meter high, and is lifelike. Nong, that's the previous one. Xie Zhenlong pointed to Liang Wei not far away.

"Let's go, go over and see. ”

Along the way, Zhao Xiaoning has also seen a lot of works, although they are good, but they can only be said to be average, whether it is the knife or the details, it is very lacking. Although he was very skilled in carving, he did not despise anyone's ideas. As the saying goes, there are no wonders in the world, maybe someone can crush him?

Liang Wei is a man in his forties, he is not a master of jade carving, but he is definitely a master of jade carving, once this work is awarded, then he can become a master of jade carving.

"Master Zhao, Master Xie is good. Seeing Zhao Xiaoning and Xie Zhenlong coming over, Liang Wei greeted politely.

"Xiao Liang, your work is really good, and it is very likely to win the Divine Craftsman Award. Xie Zhenlong praised with a smile.

"This work is greasy!"

Zhao Xiaoning stared at the Thousand-Armed Guanyin in front of him and couldn't help frowning.