The shape of the rockery is unique and well-proportioned, giving people a natural yet beautiful feeling.
Zhou Ziwen is also very satisfied with this rockery and believes that it will become a beautiful landscape in the yard.
After making the stone jars and rockery, Zhou Ziwen began to prepare other items.
The first is the four mascots. The mascots must be Pixiu, Qilin, Guan Gong and Ruyi.
Ruyi needs jade, but this is simple. He got a batch of treasures from the well of the Educated Youth Institute, including jade Ruyi.
As for the statues of Pixiu, Qilin and Guan Gong, you need to build them yourself.
But these things don’t need to be big, just make each one the size of a fist.
Zhou Ziwen is no stranger to carving mascots.
Although he has no carving skills, as a stonemason, carving is still very simple as long as it is stone.
Of course, if it were other materials, he would be blinded.
Thinking of this, he felt that it was necessary to hang up his carving skills in the future.
As an all-rounder, he cannot leave himself shortcomings.
Pixiu, as a mythical beast in ancient myths and legends, symbolizes wealth and good luck.
When Zhou Ziwen was carving, he paid special attention to the shape and expression of Pixiu, striving to show its power and mystery.
The carving knife in his hand danced flexibly on the stone, and gradually, a lifelike image of Pixiu appeared in front of his eyes.
Kirin is also an auspicious mythical animal, representing auspiciousness and peace.
When Zhou Ziwen carved the unicorn, he paid attention to its gentleness and noble temperament, and strived to be precise with every cut, making the unicorn's image appear both solemn and agile.
The statue of Guan Gong, as a symbol of loyalty, Zhou Ziwen paid even more respect when carving it.
He carefully portrayed Guan Gong's face, trying to show Guan Gong's majesty and righteousness, making him the patron saint of the family.
By the time he had done this, half the afternoon had passed.
Just as he was about to tidy up and arrange the Feng Shui bureau, the captain's voice suddenly sounded outside the door.
Hearing the captain’s voice, Zhou Ziwen quickly put down his tools and walked out of the yard to greet him.
"Captain, why are you here?" Zhou Ziwen greeted with a smile.
"Haha, you kid has been back for several days and you didn't even say you came to see me. Why do you have the nerve to ask me why I came?"
The captain glared at him angrily.
"Hey, I just came back. I have a lot to do!"
Zhou Ziwen giggled.
Being so busy these past two days, he really forgot to communicate with the captain.
"Okay, I don't know about you kid yet." The captain waved his hand angrily, and then handed over what he was holding.
“Your boy gave birth to a daughter, and I haven’t had time to visit him yet, so I just have to make up for it now.”
"Thank you, Uncle Zhou."
Zhou Ziwen did not refuse and accepted the gift from the captain on the spot.
"Uncle Zhou, come in quickly and sit down for a while and have a sip of tea."
At this time, Chen Shiying came out of the room with a cup of tea.
"Haha, okay." The captain was not polite and entered the room with Zhou Ziwen on the spot, "Where is the child? Let me take a look."
Hearing this, Zhou Ziwen quickly asked Chen Qiaoyi to carry little Yueyue out. "Uncle Zhou, look, this is little Yueyue." Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.
The captain looked at the cute appearance of little Yueyue, with a kind smile on his face: "Oh, this child is so handsome, he will definitely be a beauty in the future."
"Uncle Zhou, you've thanked me." Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.
Everyone chatted for a while, and then the captain got down to business, "Ziwen, we have something to discuss."
"What's going on? Uncle Zhou, tell me." Seeing the captain like this, Zhou Ziwen also became serious.
"Ziwen, our mushroom planting base did well last year, and the village became rich. Old Wu and I both said that we would kill more New Year pigs to make everyone happy together." Captain He spoke.
"Yes, I remember this." Zhou Ziwen nodded.
"Didn't you go back after last year's autumn harvest? Without you, the villagers did not agree to kill the pigs and had to wait until you came back before killing them." The captain continued.
"Huh? Isn't this delaying everyone's New Year celebration!" Zhou Ziwen was a little surprised, but also a little moved.
"Haha, you are our great hero. Without you, this pig-killing feast would be boring." The captain said with a smile.
"What does Uncle Zhou mean?" Zhou Ziwen asked.
"You're back, aren't you? It just so happens that everyone is not busy during this period. I'm going to choose a time to make up for the pig killing feast." The captain explained.
"What a good thing! If we know this news, I guess the villagers will be very happy." Zhou Ziwen smiled and nodded.
"Haha, everyone has been waiting for this day! Some people asked me yesterday." The captain said with a smile.
"Okay, count me in, call me when you're killing the pig, and I'll be the chef." Zhou Ziwen said proactively.
He did his best to do this. With his full level of cooking skills, it is estimated that the villagers will be eager to swallow their tongues.
When the captain heard that Zhou Ziwen was willing to be the chef, the smile on his face became even brighter, "That's great. With you here, this pig killing feast will definitely be a lively one."
"Uncle Zhou, don't worry, I will make sure everyone eats and drinks well." Zhou Ziwen said confidently.
"Okay, then I will go back first, and I have to discuss the specific date with Lao Wu." The captain stood up and prepared to leave.
"Uncle Zhou, please go slowly." Zhou Ziwen stood up to see him off.
After seeing off the captain, Zhou Ziwen returned to the yard and continued to arrange the Feng Shui bureau.
He first placed the stone jars and rockery, and then placed the four mascots in the four corners of the yard.
The next step is landscape painting, but he hasn't had time to do it yet, and he doesn't have the appropriate paper. He needs to go to the county town tomorrow.
There is also a coffee table. This one also needs to be built.
Fortunately, his carpentry skills are at full level and all he needs to do is go to the mountains to find some suitable wood.
But these are all for tomorrow, now it’s time for him to eat.
“Brother Ziwen, it’s time to eat.”
Sure enough, before Zhou Ziwen had finished packing, Chen Qiaoyi’s shouts could be heard in the room.
When Zhou Ziwen heard Chen Qiaoyi's shout, he responded with a smile: "Here he comes!" Then he quickly packed up his tools, washed his hands, and walked into the house.
The dining table is already filled with hot and fragrant dishes, all carefully prepared by Chen Shiying and Chen Qiaoyi.
"It smells so good. Thank you for your hard work." Zhou Ziwen sat down and looked at the dishes on the table, feeling very happy.
"Brother Ziwen, you have been busy today, eat more." Chen Qiaoyi took a piece of meat and put it in Zhou Ziwen's bowl, his eyes full of concern.
"Thank you Yiyi." Zhou Ziwen smiled and nodded, and also took food for Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying, "You have worked hard too, please eat more."
The three of them sat around At the dining table, while eating and chatting, the atmosphere was warm and pleasant. (End of chapter)