Chapter 13: Meeting Etiquette
Compared to Ning Weimin who only fills people up with nice things, Kang Shude is much more practical.
As soon as I accepted this apprentice, I gave him something. Even the preparation for this thing started early.
The old man took out a small reddish-brown wooden box that was two feet long and one foot wide, placed it in front of Ning Weimin, and told him with a smile.
“I asked my old friend from the trust store to help me find this box a long time ago. It was originally meant to be given to you. By coincidence, it was just delivered to me today. It’s not expensive, more than six yuan. Money. If you accept Jing'er now, let it be your apprenticeship gift."
Ning Weimin did not expect this to happen at all, and was unexpectedly moved.
"This...is this for me?"
He actually doesn't know much about wood.
But just from the exquisite copper parts and patterns on the wooden box, we can know that this box will definitely be worth a lot in the future.
Why? There is no such thing as fake stuff these days, and a box that looks like this is a must.
And that's not all, when he touched the box happily and opened it to take a look.
I discovered that there was another gadget inside the box.
"By the way, there is also this lock, I'll give it to you too."
Kang Shude reached in and took it out too, placing it on the table.
It is a small copper lock in the shape of a carp, and it is beautifully made.
But the most interesting thing about the lock is not its appearance, but the fact that there is a key but no keyhole.
Until Kang Shude demonstrated it himself, he inserted the key from a place on the back of the carp.
Ning Weimin suddenly realized.
Then he started playing with it enthusiastically, not even bothering to eat the food and wine.
"Old man, what kind of lock is this? It's so awesome. If you don't teach me, I won't even know how to open it. It's so ingenious."
But his heartfelt applause was met with disdain from the old man.
"Tsk, it's rare but strange. This is called a Citi lock. 'Flower style, flag sign', do you understand?"
"There are all kinds of locks like this, don't ask for it The magic of locking is just for the beauty of its craftsmanship, and it’s just a folk toy. Don’t you know how to play it once?”
“As for why I gave you this carp, it’s just for good luck. One day you can leap over the dragon gate and live a better life than me..."
Ning Weimin quickly said something nice.
"Thank you, Master. I will definitely give you credit and not fall into your trap."
But the old man is not so easy to fool.
Besides, those words just now were not said for no reason.
“Don’t just talk about it, and don’t just think about it for fun. Let me tell you, I give you these two things. The lock is not important, the key is the box. Take a good look and you will know what kind of wood this box is. Did you do it? "
Ning Weimin realized that there was something in the old man's words and quickly observed it carefully.
But after fiddling with it inside and out, I couldn't figure out why, so I shook my head.
Kang Shude said again, "Smell it."
Ning Weimin sniffed it carefully.
This time I did find something unusual. There was a special fragrance inside the box.
And just when he was wondering what it tasted like, the master had already taken the initiative to give the answer.
"Remember, this smell is that of camphor wood. The advantage of a box made of this wood is that its smell can prevent insects and rats from biting it, and it can repel mold and moisture."
"So In the past, it was mostly used by women to collect dowries, and it was also called a daughter’s box. That’s why I gave it to you.”
“Listen, as a master, I will teach you the first lesson today. One thing. Don’t just focus on collecting things, but also pay attention to how to preserve them.”
Ning Weimin couldn’t help but be stunned.
Originally, he thought that Master wanted him to remember camphor wood, but unexpectedly, it was still not the point.
"You mean..."
"Don't you understand yet? It's your stamp."
The old man snorted a little impatiently.
“Although I don’t like that thing, after all, you got it with your hard-earned money, and you regard it as a treasure. So you should keep it in the most appropriate way.”< br>
“But what about yourself? It’s really easy to worry about, just stuff it in the drawer and it’s over.”
"I said you don't want to take a look at the house we live in. The walls are prone to moisture, there are spiders everywhere, the roof is full of rats, and the water drips when it rains." "Hey, I really can't wait to take it out of the drawer one day. Those stamps of yours were found to be hairy, stuck-together remnants of paper. I wonder how you cried.”
Don’t tell me, it’s true.
Kang Shude's few words made Ning Weimin blush.
He quickly poured wine and food for the old man, not only to thank the old man for reminding him, but also to thank the old man for thinking thoughtfully for him.
But it’s no use.
Kang Shude's lesson did not stop there.
"I don't want you to thank me, and I don't want you to be obedient. I want you to really take it from your heart."
"Let me tell you another true story. Back then, there was A customer bought a landscape painting by Wang Shimin from me. This gentleman loved the "Four Kings" landscapes the most. He was so happy that he called a foreign car and hurried home. "
"What a pity. It was so joyful that I accidentally lit my pipe in the car, and the burning tobacco fell on the cloth wrapping the painting scroll, burning the painting. "Three hundred oceans was enough to buy a small courtyard at that time." . It’s only three or four blocks away on the way home, it’s all a careless oversight! It’s useless even if I beat my chest and regret it.”
"So if you want to be my apprentice, you must remember the painful lessons of your predecessors and never make such stupid mistakes again. Otherwise, you can't say that you are my apprentice, and I will have no shame to recognize you."
What does it mean to be teachable?
Ning Weimin is doing very well at this moment.
He could feel Kang Shude’s good intentions.
So I don’t have any objection to such admonishment. I am extremely humble.
He repeatedly said that the old man taught him a lesson.
And he solemnly promised Master again and again that he would never do it again.
In this way, Kang Shude felt that his spitting was not in vain, so he was willing to mention a few more words.
He drank the wine that Ning Weimin had just served, and ate the vegetables that Ning Weimin had put in the bowl, and then said with satisfaction, licking his lips.
"If I tell you something again, you may not be listened to, so you have to listen. There is something wrong with your words and deeds, and you need to change it."
"First of all, your tone of voice is too strong, it's the standard Jingyouzi flavor, and it's hard to be elegant. In the past, only eunuchs spoke like this. Those who have real status will be disgusted and disgusted when they hear it. You act like this Opening your mouth reveals that you are from the bottom of society."
"The real Jingcheng dialect is actually Jingbai, also called Mandarin. It is a kind of Mandarin with a Beijing accent and a formal accent. , the export is idioms and allusions, but it should never be arrogant, naughty or slick."
"Secondly, you are too joking and have too many witty remarks in daily chat. That's fine, but when it comes to serious matters, you seem to be too narrow-minded and frivolous."
"You know what it means to be too smart and too much? People who are honest will not want to deal with you. What kind of business are you doing when others are walking around you?”
“You just call it that those who show off their cleverness have poor morals, and those who are too eloquent have poor fortunes.”
It should be said that these words were something Ning Weimin had never thought of.
But when he thought about it carefully, it seemed that this was the case again.
In his previous life, no one taught him how to speak.
Due to the influence of TV dramas, he mistakenly believed that collecting is a bowl of rice. The more he talks about it and pretends to be like Mr. Jing, the better.
As a result, those who take advantage of it are ordinary people or those who are new to the industry.
There are also a few owners who are not satisfied with a bottle and only use half a bottle, but they can be frightened by him.
But there are really few high-class people in his social circle.
So much so that he later switched from a businessman to a businessman and finally had his own shop in the stamp and coin card market.
The turnover has never been as good as that of several merchants nearby who saw a lot of deserted business.
He originally thought that it was because he was not good enough, and it would take time and luck to accumulate big customers and old customers.
Now that I'm thinking about it, maybe he really is limited by his own shortcomings...
"...and talking about your behavior, the same reason..."
Kang Shu De's words were not over yet. Even when Ning Weimin was deep in thought, he was still continuing.
"You kid, you usually sit there with your legs crossed, and you shiver when you have nothing to do. Isn't that right? You look very comfortable and comfortable, but you are just as annoying."
< br>"As the saying goes, if you don't hold your hand, you will be poor forever, and if you shake your legs and shrug your shoulders, you will be miserable for three generations. If you continue to be so comfortable, you won't make any noble people in this life, and you will have to shake them off yourself."< br>
"In short, when people meet you for the first time, they won't know what you are like on the inside. So the way you make others feel on the outside is very important. You have to pretend to be like that in order to make people feel like you. I think you are reliable and I am willing to deal with you.”
“This is like flocking together and flocking together. If you are just satisfied with making ends meet, forget about me. Said. But if you want to move up the social ladder in the future and make a fortune, you must speak well and be able to stand and sit well."
There is no doubt that these are the same. If it's a direct puncture to the lung tube.
Even Ning Weimin, who has such a thick face, feels like his face is on fire.
But it must be said that these words were a revelation to him.
It will be of great benefit to him in the future.
Ning Weimin is truly convinced, convinced from the bottom of his heart.
To put it bluntly, he is a fan of the authorities.
If the old man hadn't been very discerning, he would have eliminated all his problems.
Where can he find out?
So, even though he was so scolded that he looked downcast, he still raised his glass on the spot and thanked his master sincerely.
"Thank you, old man. I have remembered all your words. I dare not say that this cup is for you, just consider it as an apprentice to accept the punishment. I will do it again, you are free to do it. From now on, please You continue to teach me frankly."
"Okay, your attitude really suits me."
Kang Shude liked Ning Weimin's enthusiasm, so he agreed. He happily picked up the wine glass.
In this way, the old man and the young man chatted about themselves for most of the night at a slightly humble apprenticeship banquet.
Kangshu's virtue is to have enough food and drink, and to have an unprecedentedly lively conversation.
Ning Weimin also enjoyed the feast and learned a lot from it.
In short, the master and the apprentice are getting closer and closer.
As for watching the movie "Homecoming", Ning Weimin no longer cares about it.
(End of this chapter)