My Life Simulator

After coming out of Han's home, Lu Li was still thinking about the jade carving competition.

The jade carving competition is different from the calligraphy and painting competitions. Calligraphy painting is to give you a piece of paper, you create on the paper, everyone's paper is the same.

Jade carvings are different. The jade material chosen by each person is different. In a sense, the selection of materials is also the key to victory.

For example, "Jade Watermelon" and "Jade Cabbage" are handed down treasures. In addition to the exquisite skills of the jade carving masters, it is more important that the materials are suitable.

The selection of materials is also one of the important qualities of jade carving craftsmen.

For Lu Li, he is still lacking in this aspect. He has seen too little jade, too little, no experience, and no vision.

So... if you want to participate in the jade carving craft competition, you must find a way to make up for this lesson.

In the next few days, the school will officially open.

Lu Li had to take a make-up exam because he missed the exam last semester.

"Hahahaha! Fourth, I didn't expect a scholar like you to fail the class!"

The bastards in the same dormitory laughed very happily when they saw that Lu Li was going to take the make-up exam.

"It's not a failed class, it's a missed exam."

Lu Li shook his head helplessly, "I'm not the same as you. I just didn't have time to come to the exam. You both failed the exam and failed. This is the essential difference."

Speaking of this, Lu Li also asked in surprise: "By the way, why are the three of you... so neat and tidy, you all failed the class?"

"Alas! Forget it!"

The boss Wang Kai sighed and waved his hand.

"Forget the past!"

The second child, Zhang Zhiwen, sighed and shook his head.

"What to wear?"

The third child, Zhou Qian, ruthlessly made up for the knife, "Isn't it just playing games to make trouble? Alas! It's all games that hurt me!"

Well, addicted to the game, unable to extricate themselves, is it not normal to fail the subject?

Lu Li shrugged his shoulders and walked into the examination room.

Supplementary exams are naturally not a problem for Lu Li, and they can easily pass the test.

Next... Lu Li asked for leave again.

April is the Jade Carving Craft Competition, now it's the end of February, there is only one month left, and Lu Li still has a lot of preparations to finish.

After asking for leave from the school, Lu Li directly called Manager Wu of Huaxia Arts and Crafts Company.

"Mr. Lu, what are your orders?"

When the call was connected, Manager Wu's slightly surprised voice came from the phone.

"Manager Wu, I have something to discuss with you."

Lu Li said with a smile, "I heard from Mr. Han that a jade carving craft competition will be held in Yunnan Province in April this year, and I am going to participate..."

"Mr. Lu, are you going to participate in the jade carving competition?"

Before Lu Li could finish speaking, Manager Wu exclaimed, "You...Aren't you a sculpture artist? Do you still understand jade carving?"

"Ha ha!"

Lu Li smiled, "After seeing my jade carving works, Mr. Han recommended me to participate in this jade carving craft competition."

"Ah? Great! Great!"

Since Mr. Han recommended Lu Li to participate in the competition, it means that Lu Li's jade carving skills have been recognized by Mr. Han.

When Manager Wu heard this, he was full of joy, "Mr. Lu, are you in Central America? Wait for me, I'll come right away."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Li was slightly puzzled. Manager Wu seemed very surprised to hear that I was going to participate in the competition?

Could it be that this jade carving competition has something to do with their company?

Mr. Han said that this jade carving competition was jointly organized by the Huaxia Arts and Crafts Association and the Huaxia Jewelry and Jade Association.

Manager Wu, their company is Huaxia Arts and Crafts Company, which must have something to do with this jade carving competition.

After a while, Manager Wu hurried to the school.

"Mr. Lu, I just contacted our President Jiang."

Manager Wu ran to Lu Li's side and hurriedly said, "Our company is a member of the Huaxia Arts and Crafts Association. Our company also attaches great importance to this jade carving craft competition."

"so……"

Lu Li looked at Manager Wu with a half-smile.

"So, let's work together!"

Manager Wu said quickly: "You represent our company to participate in the competition. We provide the materials, and you are responsible for the creation. In addition to the creation fee, you can also get a share of the sales of the works."

"Oh?"

Lu Li smiled, "Representing your company in the competition?"

No wonder Mr. Han asked me to work with Huaxia Arts and Crafts Company, and they also wanted to participate.

It is not a problem to represent Huaxia Arts and Crafts Company in the competition.

Although Lu Li is still a student at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, there is no jade carving major at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Lu Li participated in the competition on behalf of Huaxia Arts and Crafts Company without any problems.

"Have you drawn up a contract?"

Lu Li asked Manager Wu.

"Yes! Yes!"

Manager Wu quickly took out a contract and handed it to Lu Li, "Mr. Lu, take a look, this is the contract we drafted."

Lu Li took over the contract and opened it again.

This contract stipulates that Lu Li will represent Huaxia Arts and Crafts Company to participate in the Jade Carving Craft Competition in April.

The company provided Lu Li with various conveniences for the competition, and provided various jade materials for Lu Li to carve and make. In addition to paying Lu Li's creative labor fee, the sales share of the works is also agreed.

In addition, if there is a major mistake and the material is damaged, the loss shall be jointly borne by both parties.

This contract seems to be in very good condition. In fact, craft companies are still very cheap.

The ownership of the various jade carvings created by Lu Li in the process of "hand training" belongs to the company.

For that alone, they made a profit.

However, it is also a win-win cooperation. If the company is not making money, why should they cooperate with you?

"There's nothing wrong with the contract."

Lu Li nodded with a smile, took out his pen and signed the contract.

"Okay! Teacher Lu, we are working together again!"

Manager Wu put away the contract and shook hands with Lu Li happily.

The last time I collaborated on sculpture, it was very successful. This time, with the cooperation on jade carving, Mr. Lu might be a blockbuster again!

Mr. Lu is worthy of being a student of Mr. Han, and indeed a famous teacher is a master apprentice!

"Mr. Lu, our company has professional jade carving equipment and various jade materials. When would you like to visit?"

After signing the contract, Manager Wu immediately urged Lu Li to "practice" as soon as possible.

Every piece of work Lu Li's "practice hands" made is money!

"Go over now!"

Lu Li replied with a smile. There's nothing wrong with it anyway, it's better to go early.

"Let's go now? Great!"

Manager Wu hurriedly got up, landed in the car, and returned to the Arts and Crafts Company all the way.

...

"Mr. Lu, this way!"

After coming to the arts and crafts company, Manager Wu took Lu Li to the jade carving studio.

Walking into this jade carving studio, Lu Li saw that the studio was... very new. The equipment is new, the tools are new, and the office furniture is so new that it looks like no one has used it.

"here……"

A hint of doubt flashed in Lu Li's eyes, "Is this new?"

"Ha ha!"

A trace of embarrassment flashed in Manager Wu's eyes, "Our company's previous business was mainly in gardening, sculpture, construction, etc., in jewelry and jade... It just started last year."

Started last year and still no one.

It seems...you haven't taken this step yet!

Lu Li smiled and shook his head, "So, I'm here to help you get started?"

The smile on Manager Wu's face became even more embarrassing. "The jewelry and jade industry... is a bit exclusive. Our company wants to get involved in this industry, but it has not been very successful for the time being."

Is this called "not very successful"?

This is clearly the start of the flameout!

Lu Li smiled and shook his head, "Okay! How much jade material do you have? I'll take a look at the material first."

Anyway, what Lu Li needs is their material security, and other issues have nothing to do with Lu Li.

"Yes! Yes! Our company bought a lot of jade materials!"

Manager Wu nodded again and again, "Mr. Lu, come with me. I'll take you to the vault."

The company is ambitious to enter the jewelry and jade industry, and has bought a lot of jade, but...there is no jade carving craftsman.

Originally, Manager Wu and the others thought that as long as they were willing to give money, they could dig any talent. It's a pity that they intended to intervene in the jewelry and jade industry, but they were united and rejected!

A jade carving craftsman is not something you can get casually.

Jade is extremely expensive, and it takes countless money and a long time to train a jade carving craftsman.

A skilled jade carving craftsman is a treasure for any jewelry and jade company, and can't be dug with money.

As for those who are not skilled... they are still apprentices!

The appearance of Lu Li was a great savior for Manager Wu and the others, a great savior to save their decision-making mistakes.

After confirming Lu Li's skill level with Mr. Han, Manager Wu and the others almost burst out laughing!

"Mr. Lu, this is our jade warehouse."

Coming to a warehouse similar to a bank vault, Manager Wu pointed to the metal boxes placed in the warehouse and said to Lu Li, "There are all kinds of jade, you can choose whatever you want."

"That's what I said... the atmosphere!"

Lu Li smiled, "It's a state-owned enterprise! Rich!"

Stepping forward, Lu Li stretched out his hand to uncover a metal box, and when he opened it, a piece of suet jade the size of a fist was fixed in the thick foam.

A fist-sized suet jade, Hetian seed material, this is so... hundreds of millions!

"I want to take a closer look at the jade, is there a problem?"

Lu Li turned his head and asked Manager Wu.

"no problem!"

Manager Wu nodded again and again, "I'll arrange for someone to carry the jade for you right away. You can study slowly in this room."

Pointing to the room next to the warehouse, Manager Wu said to Lu Li, "This room is constant temperature, dust-free, and the floor and walls are all soft packaging, so even if the jade falls on the ground, I don't have to worry about breaking it. Of course... it's natural not to fall. best."

"Preparation is perfect!"

Lu Li smiled and nodded, "That's fine! Arrange for someone to bring the jade here. First, a piece of Tian Huangshi."

After speaking, Lu Li turned around and walked into the "safe house" that Manager Wu said.

This room is really safe!

A thick layer of rubber is pasted on the ground and walls, and it is true that the jade will not break if it falls on the ground.

There is a table in the room, also in soft packaging. There are magnifying glasses, light-transmitting mirrors, and other testing equipment on the table.

As required, Lu Li changed into a white coat and a pair of white gloves, sat at the table, and waited for the staff to bring the jade in.

After a while, a man who seemed to have a military temperament walked in with a suitcase.

"Mr. Lu, you want Tian Huangshi."

The man put the metal box on the table in front of Lu Li, took a few steps back, and said to Lu Li, "If you need any more jade, just tell me, and I will send it right away."

"OK!"

Lu Li nodded, stretched out his hand to open the box, and there was another piece of beautiful jade fixed in foam.

Jade carving is different from other carvings. It is impossible for you to make a drastic cut. It must be based on the shape and structure of the jade, and the most reasonable and full use of materials must be used to construct the best shape.

What Lu Li has to do now is to design the best shape and plan the best manufacturing process according to the natural texture of jade.

The piece of jade in front of me is the original stone of Shoushantian Yellowstone.

Tian Huangshi is also an extremely precious jade. The piece of Tian Huangshi in front of Lu Li's eyes is worth tens of millions.

Modern jade carvings are generally ornaments, ornaments, literary play and the like.

The Tian Huangshi in front of me is very irregular in shape. If it is used to make seals, the material waste is serious, and the gains outweigh the losses. Perfect for ornaments.

This is the characteristic of jade carving, and the carving plan must be determined according to the material.

The engraving plan is determined, and then the modeling composition.

The natural texture of the jade, even the flaws, stains, bubbles, cracks, perforations, etc. on the jade, all should be used reasonably, and the shape and composition should be appropriately carried out.

The surface of jade has an oxide layer, commonly known as "jade skin". These "jade skins" cannot be peeled off casually, and they must also be used reasonably.

Because jade carvings cannot be colored, these natural "jade skins" with pigmentation are the best color embellishments. Reasonable use of jade skins can play a finishing touch.

After the three preliminary processes of material selection, design, and peeling, the next step is rough carving, fine carving, polishing, and signing.

At the end of the whole process, a jade carving work is officially completed.

However, Lu Li is still in the stage of material selection and design.

After seeing the appearance of this Tian Huangshi, Lu Li put this Tian Huangshi into the detector again, turned on the light, turned on the light-transmitting mirror, and carefully checked whether there were any flaws such as cracks on the jade.

After the test was completed, Lu Li took out the jade appraisal certificate from the metal box, and compared the test results on the appraisal book to see if his own test results were consistent.

"Roughly the same."

Lu Li glanced at the jade appraisal report and confirmed that his test results were not much different from the jade appraisal report.

Then use this Tian Huangshi to practice your hands first!

Thinking like this, Lu Li laughed again. How arrogant to say this! Using Tian Huangshi to practice hands is more extravagant than using bird's nest!

"Manager Wu, come and register, I will use this Tianhuangshi to make jade carvings."

Lu Li greeted Manager Wu, and after completing the formalities and signing the signature, he received this piece of Tian Huangshi, ready to make an extremely extravagant "hand training" jade carving.

If I go down with this knife, it will be hundreds of millions!