"That's right, Dad, Mom, it's been a long time since our family got together like this. Every time, either we go back or my second brother's family goes back, and we can never get together.
It’s still good this way, so lively, it feels like Chinese New Year.”
"Grandma, I haven't seen you for a long time. I'm craving the red date cakes you made."
"Okay, okay, if you want to eat it, grandma will make it for you tomorrow. Make more, okay?"
The family was in a lively atmosphere, and besides being excited, they always exchanged a few pleasantries and talked about everyone's recent changes.
The one who has changed the most is Lin Wu. This youngest brother always seems a little out of touch.
But since he decided to learn carpentry, he started living with his parents in a carpentry workshop and learning wood craftsmanship.
He really has some talent in this area. After only three years, he is already able to work independently, and is particularly good at wood carving.
Many wealthy families would come to him to order wood carvings designed by him. The prices were several times higher than usual, but the demand still exceeded the supply.
Recently, I felt like carving a large wooden sculpture called "Pine and Crane Longevity" for Lin Changshu.
Originally, he planned to give it to Lin Changshu on his birthday, but the father couldn't help but say it out loud first.
Lin Changshu's eyes lit up. "Oh? It's called Songhe Yannian? What does it look like?"
Lin Wu lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly, and it was his father Lin Yue who explained it to him.
"Yes, it's called Pine and Crane Prolonging Life. The wood carving is huge, half a person's height. The wood used is a piece of old water wood that I found by chance.
There is a pine tree carved on it with a very delicate pattern. Next to the pine tree, there is a crane with its wings spread out, ready to fly.
Now 90% of the carving is done, and only the last bit of crane feathers is left and it will be almost complete.
When it's finished, I'll send it back to you and you'll know how good the work is when you see it with your own eyes.
When I put it in the store, customers passing by always come to ask me about it, and some are even willing to pay thousands of taels to buy it.
Firstly, the workmanship and materials are excellent, and secondly, the meaning behind it is unique, making it the perfect gift for elders!"
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