Zhou Ziwen carefully took out the fired ceramic products from the kiln and placed them on the ground next to them, waiting for them to cool naturally.
These ceramic pieces emit a unique luster in the early morning sunlight, attracting the attention of the animals in the yard.
Tayun and Xiaodian came over curiously and sniffed around the ceramics, seeming to explore what these new items were.
Zhou Ziwen stood aside, looking at his work with satisfaction.
The first kiln firing was so successful, Zhou Ziwen was filled with joy.
He knelt down and looked at the ceramics carefully.
The texture of the bowl is delicate and the surface is as smooth as a mirror; the edge of the plate is regular and the curvature is just right; the shape of the small jar is cute, small and exquisite.
This is also due to his superb skills. From selecting clay to kneading and kneading the clay, to hand-kneading and trimming, he put his efforts into every step.
Zhou Ziwen picked up the fired ceramics one by one and inspected them to see if any were burned out.
It turned out that there were only a few minor flaws.
Zhou Ziwen put away the intact ceramics and prepared to clean and disinfect them before use.
When he returned to the house, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Qiaoyi had already gotten up, and only little Yueyue was still sleeping soundly on the kang.
"Brother Ziwen, is this the ceramic you fired? Let me see it quickly."
As soon as Zhou Ziwen entered the room, Chen Qiaoyi came over.
She also wanted to see what the ceramics fired by Zhou Ziwen looked like.
"Yiyi, be gentle, don't wake Yueyue up." Zhou Ziwen reminded softly.
"Oh, okay." Chen Qiaoyi stuck out her tongue and lowered her voice.
She carefully took a bowl from Zhou Ziwen's hand and looked at it carefully.
“Wow, Brother Ziwen, this bowl is really beautiful!” Chen Qiaoyi praised.
“Yes, Ziwen, this craftsmanship is really incredible.” Chen Shiying also came over, picked up a plate and looked at it.
"As long as you like it." Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.
"Ziwen, let's eat first! We'll do it after we finish eating." Chen Shiying put down the plate and said.
“It’s ready so quickly?” Zhou Ziwen was stunned.
"It's already early. After dinner, we have to go to work." Chen Shiying rolled her eyes.
Only then did Zhou Ziwen react and quickly went to wash up.
After washing up, the family sat around the dining table and started eating.
Simple but delicious meals were placed on the dining table. Everyone chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Chen Qiaoyi was still talking excitedly about ceramics, "Brother Ziwen, you must bake more ceramics in the future. We can use your ceramics at home."
Zhou Ziwen smiled and nodded, "Okay, I will burn it when I have time."
Chen Shiying also said: "Yes, this is practical and beautiful, and it can save a lot of money."
After eating, Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying went out together.
Chen Qiaoyi stayed at home to take care of little Yueyue.
On the way to the production team, Zhou Ziwen met villagers who were also going to the production team to gather.
The villagers were very enthusiastic when they saw him.
“Ziwen, I heard that the mushrooms you planted had a bumper harvest. They must be sold for a lot of money!”
"Haha, it's a good harvest, but the exact amount we can sell depends on the final sales situation." Zhou Ziwen replied with a smile.
"It's definitely not bad. You are very capable and you can grow these mushrooms very well." A villager praised.
“Yes, thanks to Ziwen, the income of our production team has increased a lot.” Another villager also agreed.
Zhou Ziwen waved his hand modestly, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts, not just my contribution."
"Ziwen, don't be humble, we Everyone knows what you are capable of," an older villager said with a smile. "Yes, Ziwen, you are the treasure of our village." Others also joked.
Zhou Ziwen smiled helplessly and said nothing more.
Everyone came to the production team chatting and laughing. Wu Dagang was already waiting on the grain drying field.
"Zhou Ziwen, you are here." Wu Dagang saw Zhou Ziwen and greeted him with a smile.
"Uncle Wu, good morning." Zhou Ziwen stepped forward.
"Ziwen, have everything been arranged at the mushroom planting base?" Wu Dagang asked.
“Everything has been arranged, and we can start cultivating the second batch of mushrooms today.” Zhou Ziwen replied.
"That's good. Our village's hope this year lies in these mushrooms." Wu Dagang patted Zhou Ziwen on the shoulder.
"Uncle Wu, don't worry, I will definitely work hard." Zhou Ziwen nodded seriously.
"Okay, I'm relieved with your words." Wu Dagang smiled with satisfaction.
"Okay, everyone is gathered together. Let's start assigning today's tasks." Wu Dagang turned around and said to everyone.
The members quickly gathered and waited for Wu Dagang and the team leader to assign tasks.
“Today’s main task is still spring plowing. The male members continue to plow the fields, carry manure and fertilize, and the female members continue to sow and weed.” The team leader stood in front of everyone and said loudly.
"Yes, captain." The members agreed in unison.
“In addition, there are new educated youths coming to the Educated Youth Institute, so we should take more care of them. After all, they have just arrived and are not familiar with the situation in our village.”
Wu Dagang continued.
“Yes, Secretary Wu.” The members agreed again.
"Okay, let's go to the warehouse to get the tools first, and then go to our respective posts."
The captain waved his hand, and the members began to disperse.
Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying are also preparing to leave and go to the mushroom cultivation base.
Yesterday's batch of mushrooms has been harvested, and new mushrooms can be cultivated next.
Everyone is already very skilled at doing this.
Zhou Ziwen watched the team members operate and gave some pointers. After finding that there were no problems, he was ready to leave.
"Ziwen, long time no see! I heard your child was born?"
Just as he was about to leave, a familiar voice came over.
Zhou Ziwen looked up and saw that it was Niu Jiefang, Captain Niu of Niushan Village.
"Uncle Niu, why are you here?" Zhou Ziwen asked in surprise.
Niu Jiefang is the captain of Niushan Village and an old friend of Zhou Ziwen.
“Didn’t I hear that you have a big mushroom harvest here, so I wanted to come over and have a look.” Niu Jiefang explained with a smile.
“Just for a look?” Zhou Ziwen joked.
"Uh... By the way, I also want to ask how those brats in our production team are learning from you." Niu Jiefang smiled awkwardly.
"They all learned very well and made great progress." Zhou Ziwen replied with a smile.
"Then when will they be able to leave?" Niu Jiefang asked with concern.
"What? Uncle Niu is anxious?" Zhou Ziwen asked with a smile.
"Hey, this is not about your village making money, we want to make some money too!" Niu Jiefang did not hide his purpose.
"They have learned almost enough. They can also be teachers." Zhou Ziwen thought for a moment and then said.
“Really?” Niu Jiefang asked in surprise.
"Well, given their situation, it's no problem to cultivate mushrooms step by step." Zhou Ziwen nodded affirmatively. (End of this chapter)