Zhou Ziwen carefully took the fired ceramic products out of the kiln, placed them on the ground next to them, and waited for them to cool naturally.
The ceramic pieces glowed with a unique sheen in the early morning sun, attracting the attention of the animals in the yard.
Tayun and Xiaobudian came over curiously, sniffed around the ceramics, as if trying to figure out what these new objects were.
Zhou Ziwen stood aside, looking at his work with satisfaction.
Zhou Ziwen was filled with joy as the first kiln firing was so successful.
He squatted down and looked at the ceramic products carefully.
The bowl has a delicate texture and a mirror-smooth surface; the plate has regular edges and a perfect curvature; the small jar is cute and exquisite in shape.
This is also due to his superb skills. From selecting clay to mixing and kneading the clay, to hand-kneading and finishing, he has poured his heart and soul into every step.
Zhou Ziwen picked up the fired ceramics one by one and checked to see if any of them were burnt.
It turned out that there were only a few minor flaws.
Zhou Ziwen put away the intact ceramics, prepared to clean them, and then disinfect them before using them.
When he returned to the room, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Qiaoyi had already gotten up, only Xiao Yueyue was still sleeping soundly on the kang.
"Brother Ziwen, is this the ceramic you made? Let me see it."
As soon as she saw Zhou Ziwen enter the room, Chen Qiaoyi came over.
She also wanted to see what the ceramics made by Zhou Ziwen looked like.
"Yiyi, be gentle and 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 and looked at it carefully.
"Wow, Brother Ziwen, this bowl is so beautiful!" Chen Qiaoyi exclaimed.
"Yes, Ziwen, your cooking skills are really amazing." Chen Shiying also came over, picked up a plate and took a look.
"As long as you like it." Zhou Ziwen said with a smile.
"Ziwen, let's eat first! We'll do it after you finish eating." Chen Shiying put down the plate and spoke.
"It's done so quickly?" Zhou Ziwen was stunned.
"It's not early. We have to go to work after dinner." Chen Shiying rolled her eyes.
Zhou Ziwen finally reacted and hurried to wash up.
After washing up, the family sat around the dining table and started eating.
There was simple but delicious food on the table, and everyone was eating and chatting in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Chen Qiaoyi was still excitedly talking about ceramics, "Brother Ziwen, you must make more ceramics in the future. We can use your ceramics in our home."
Zhou Ziwen smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll cook it when I have time."
Chen Shiying also said: "Yes, this is both practical and beautiful, and it can save a lot of money."
After dinner, Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying went out together.
Chen Qiaoyi stayed at home to take care of Yueyue.
On the way to the production team, Zhou Ziwen met villagers who were also going to gather at the production team.
The villagers were very enthusiastic when they saw him.
"Ziwen, I heard that you guys had a great harvest of mushrooms. They must have sold for a lot of money!"
"Haha, it's a good harvest, but how much we can sell depends on the final sales situation." Zhou Ziwen replied with a smile.
"It must be good. You are very capable. You grow mushrooms very well." A villager praised.
"Yes, thanks to Ziwen, our production team's income has increased a lot." Another villager echoed.
Zhou Ziwen waved his hand modestly, "This is the result of everyone's efforts, not just my own."
"Ziwen, don't be so modest. We all know your abilities." 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, and Wu Dagang was already waiting in the threshing ground.
"Zhou Ziwen, you're here." Wu Dagang saw Zhou Ziwen and greeted him with a smile.
"Uncle Wu, good morning." Zhou Ziwen walked forward.
"Ziwen, have all the matters at the mushroom cultivation base been arranged?" Wu Dagang asked.
"Everything has been arranged. We can start cultivating the second batch of mushrooms today." Zhou Ziwen replied.
"That's good. Our village's hope this year depends on 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 feel relieved when you say that." Wu Dagang smiled with satisfaction.
"Okay, everyone gather together and let's start assigning today's tasks." Wu Dagang turned around and said to everyone.
The members quickly gathered together and waited for Wu Dagang and the team leader to assign tasks.
"The main task today is still spring plowing. The male members will continue to plow the land and carry manure to apply fertilizer, while the female members will continue to sow and weed." The team leader stood in front of everyone and said loudly.
"Yes, Captain." The members agreed in unison.
"Also, there are new educated youths coming to the Youth Home. Please take good care of them. After all, they are new here and are not familiar with the situation in our village yet."
Wu Dagang continued.
"Yes, Secretary Wu." The members agreed again.
"Okay, everyone go to the warehouse to get the tools, and then go to your respective posts."
The team leader waved his hand and the members began to disperse.
Zhou Ziwen and Chen Shiying were also preparing to leave for the mushroom cultivation base.
Yesterday's batch of mushrooms has been harvested, and new mushrooms can be cultivated next.
Everyone has become very skilled at this.
Zhou Ziwen watched the team members operate and gave some instructions. After finding that there was no problem, he prepared to leave.
"Ziwen, long time no see! I heard your child is born?"
Just as he was about to leave, a familiar voice came.
Zhou Ziwen looked up and saw that it was Niu Jiefang, the team leader from 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.
"I heard that you had a bumper mushroom harvest, so I wanted to come and take a look." Niu Jiefang explained with a smile.
"Just taking a look?" Zhou Ziwen joked.
"Uh... by the way, I also want to ask how those bastards in our production team are doing with your help." Niu Jiefang said with an awkward smile.
"They are all learning very well and have made great progress," Zhou Ziwen replied with a smile.
"When will they be able to set out?" Niu Jiefang asked with concern.
"What's wrong? Uncle Niu is anxious?" Zhou Ziwen asked with a smile.
"Hehe, since your village is making money, we want to make some too!" Niu Jiefang did not hide his purpose.
"They have learned almost everything, so you can call them masters." Zhou Ziwen thought for a moment and then said.
"Really?" Niu Jiefang asked in surprise.
"Well, given their situation, cultivating mushrooms step by step shouldn't be a problem." Zhou Ziwen nodded affirmatively. (End of this chapter)
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