Xing Jianan spoke more in this episode than in previous ones.
After all, since I'm the one holding the live streaming equipment, my fans will get bored after a day if I don't interact with them.
Although his fans are already used to it.
However, his increased talking this time surprised and flattered his fans.
They flooded the screen with comments, and if the gift-giving function hadn't been disabled in the program, they would have showered the screen with gifts several times over.
After weaving through the crowds in the town, Xing Jianan reached the end of a small alley.
Because it was deep in the alley, there was no one around at that moment.
Only one shop was open.
Xing Jianan thought that the wooden house would have a unique charm on a rainy day, and she would probably like it.
Perhaps they would even like to settle down in such a place.
Xing Jianan looked inside and saw some jewelry on display.
This is a traditional silver jewelry shop.
There was no one in the shop, and just as Xing Jianan was about to leave, a sound came from inside.
Xing Jianan called out to the inside and stepped inside.
Looking around at the silver ornaments, each one was unique and beautiful, unlike anything Xing Jianan had ever seen before.
This traditional silver jewelry shop held a strange attraction for him.
The footsteps grew closer, and someone pulled back the curtain and came out.
He was a silversmith.
He looked to be in his fifties or sixties, but he was in good spirits and had bright eyes; however, his voice sounded like it had been through many years.
The silversmith walked towards Xing Jianan, and only when he got closer did Xing Jianan notice the silversmith's dirty clothes and sweaty face.
They must have been working inside just now.
The silversmith's words proved this point.
"Sorry, I was working inside and didn't hear anything." The silversmith uncle picked up the towel hanging around his neck and wiped the sweat from his brow. "Young man, see if you need anything."
"Let me take a look first." Xing Jianan wanted to examine it carefully before making a decision.
"Then look, I'll rest for a while." The silversmith uncle sat down on the chair next to him, which looked like his own chair, unlike the others.
His chair was clearly more worn, while the chairs of the other guests were noticeably cleaner and tidier.
As Xing Jianan's camera moved and switched, online viewers also admired the silver jewelry here, praising the silver jewelry in this silver shop.
Wow, this silver jewelry shop is so unique! It's so antique and doesn't feel commercialized at all, haha, even though it's a shop.
[So beautiful!!! I especially love the osmanthus one. It's so beautifully carved, it looks just like a real flower. The details are incredibly well done; the owner's craftsmanship is superb.]
Actually, I prefer this lotus pattern; it's perfect for a working stiff like me... calm and peaceful.
Wow... there's a three-piece set there! The necklace, earrings, and headpiece are all so pretty, but they must be really expensive, right?
[Bro, I mean... could you be a personal shopper? Hahahaha]
[Support your brother's daring foray into small-town purchasing! If you're willing to take risks, join us! Xiao Xing, the purchasing agent, is coming soon!!!]
Fans were joking in the live chat, and Xing Jianan saw it and smiled slightly, making the fans so excited they were almost ready to set off fireworks.
However, Xing Jianan keenly sensed the difference between these silver ornaments.
Three locations.
The exhibits in these three areas are all different.
The exhibits on the left are exquisite, clearly the work of a seasoned expert, like works of art honed and refined over the years.
Silver jewelry in the middle section is often not very pretty and looks rough, but it has a kind of magical charm.
It makes you want to stop and take a closer look, to explore the story inside.
And it's quite obvious that none of these were made by the same person.
It's obvious at a glance.
They came in all sorts of shapes and sizes, varying in their roughness, though some were quite nice, he just hadn't looked closely.
The silver ornaments on the right side are different from the ones we just saw.
The craftsmanship on the right is obviously exquisite, and it seems to be in the same vein as the one on the left, but it also seems to have some other emotions, which Xing Jianan can't tell.
All he knew was that it was different, simply different.
He told the silversmith his idea, and the silversmith was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"Young man, you have a good eye. I never expected anyone to be able to see the secret here. You're the first." The silversmith looked at Xing Jianan with admiration in his eyes, as if he had found a true friend.
The fans in the live stream initially thought Xing Jianan was joking and didn't take it seriously, but now that they heard what the silversmith said, they started to believe him.
How could you even tell?
They just don't have any artistic talent.
The silversmith pulled Xing Jianan to sit down, seemingly wanting to talk to him about the silver ornaments.
Xing Jianan's live stream was still running, and the silversmith was looking at the camera, with the live stream recording his every move.
"If you mind, sir..."
Before Xing Jianan could finish speaking, the silversmith uncle had already moved closer to the camera.
"I'm still up there," the silversmith grinned. "And someone even greeted me!!!"
"It's okay, I don't mind. It's a live broadcast, right? I've heard that. Even though I'm old, I'm still quick to accept new things."
The silversmith waved to the camera and chatted with the camera from time to time, which livened up the atmosphere in the live stream.
I didn't expect the silversmith uncle to be so impressive.
Xing Jianan felt at ease doing a live stream with the silversmith uncle.
He's not a very talkative person to begin with, and he'll feel more relaxed when someone is with him.
The uncle introduced himself and told everyone to just call him Uncle Stubborn, that's what everyone within a hundred miles calls him.
Xing Jianan also introduced himself to Uncle Jiang, but of course, it was obvious that Uncle Jiang did not recognize him.
This was within his expectations.
If he were acting in a family drama, an anti-Japanese war drama, or some other outrageous storyline, they might actually recognize him.
Unfortunately, he didn't take that route.
Uncle Jiang then returned to the topic of silver jewelry from the three different sections.
“You’re absolutely right. The section on the left was made by my husband. He’s an older generation of traditional craftsmen, so he always has high standards. That’s why the things he makes are naturally exquisite and you can’t find any fault with them. I’ve preserved them very well over the years, using new technologies and processes to prevent oxidation.”
"As for the items on the far right, those are ones I made myself. I poured my heart into each one. Some of them were made beforehand for display, and some were ordered by customers but haven't been picked up yet."
"This customer placed the order because they value sentiment. Only by listening to their story can we create what they want."
"As for this batch of silver ornaments in the middle, it's quite interesting. They may look strange, but each piece was made by hand by the customers and infused with their most intense feelings at the time. You could say they are the crystallization of their emotions."
After listening to Uncle Jiang's words, Xing Jianan roughly understood the special significance of these silver ornaments.
But what he didn't understand was another issue.
"Why didn't the food made by the middle group of customers take it with them?" This was something he couldn't understand.
“You’ve hit the nail on the head,” Uncle Jiang said meaningfully. “There are several reasons for this.”
"Firstly, some of them thought it was too ugly the first time they made it, so they didn't want it and made a new one that they were satisfied with. As for the ones they discarded, they were displayed." Uncle Jiang smiled again. "Of course, the customers are all good customers and they all paid for it."
"Secondly, some customers are quite superstitious and say they want to leave it here to purify themselves before picking it up another day. I don't understand, but I accept it. Young people's minds, hahaha."
The comments section was filled with "hahahahaha," people were laughing hysterically.
"Thirdly, some customers went to other places and forgot to come back to pick them up. I couldn't contact them, so I had to keep them for them, and they've been sitting there ever since."
"Fourthly, it's because of some couples' agreements: if they become a couple, they'll come back to retrieve it; if they're not meant to be, then so be it."
"Has anyone come back to pick it up?" Xing Jianan asked.
“Of course there are,” Uncle Jiang continued, “but many people didn’t come back to pick them up and called me, telling me to do whatever I wanted with them.”
Indeed, not everyone can make it to the end, Xing Jianan thought to himself.
"As for this last one, it's a bit special. The customer said that if fate allows, the person she likes will come to collect it; if he doesn't come, then it's not meant to be."
Uncle Jiang recalled that the customer was very beautiful, and even after several years, he could still remember her. Of course, a large part of it was because the young girl had a strong learning ability, and he even wanted to take her as his apprentice.
Unfortunately, the girl left after she finished cooking.
I haven't seen her in this small town for the past few years; perhaps she won't be coming back.
Xing Jianan listened intently.
Uncle Jiang seemed to have endless things to say, and continued to talk on and on.
"I wasn't originally in this line of work."
“My father is a traditional craftsman. I was studying at a university in another city. After graduation, I worked hard and earned some money. I got tired of living in the big city, so I came home and inherited this silver shop.”
"Although I am a self-taught silversmith, the silver jewelry I make is no worse than that of others. My lover was moved by the silver jewelry I made and that's why he married me."
"So I've made this my profession for the rest of my life." Uncle Jiang took another sip of water and continued, "To do this kind of work, you have to put your heart and love into it to create the best pieces."
"Forge it with heart and love?" Xing Jianan was silent for a few seconds, then raised his head. "Uncle Jiang, I want to try it too."
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