vrcanaries Chapter 115 Glass Jewelry
Chapter 115 Glass Jewelry
Yang Jianwu picked up another mooncake. It was so delicious! The Suzhou-style mooncake was so crumbly that it crumbled. You had to eat it with your hands, which was very down-to-earth. Maybe that's why many people like Suzhou-style mooncakes!
She handed a mooncake to Yang Zihe, saying, "Don't just chat, have a mooncake too. These are the result of my busy afternoon in the kitchen."
Yang Zihe took the mooncake, but it tasted like wax in his mouth, and he felt very uncomfortable. "Sister, I don't believe that Mother would change her mind. Besides, if Mother changed her mind, why do Grandpa and Father like Brother Xuan so much?"
"Cough cough..." Yang Jianwu felt like she almost choked to death on the mooncake. What was this child thinking? When did she say her mother had changed her mind?
"I only said that Mother was bewitched by him, when did I say that Mother had changed her mind! Be careful, or Father will punish you later!"
"Huh?" Yang Zihe looked completely bewildered. "Didn't you say... that Mom felt very sorry for him when she saw him get stabbed?"
Yang Jianwu nodded, "Yes, if you get pricked, your mother will feel sorry for you too."
Yang Zihe voiced his guess, "So that means... Mother didn't see him as a lover, but as a son?"
Yang Jianwu gave her a look that said, "You'll figure it out yourself," and continued to struggle with the mooncakes. "Hmm, delicious, a bit sweet. I shouldn't eat too many, or I'll gain weight."
Yang Zihe covered his face with his hands. Oh dear, what a mess... It turns out he misunderstood. Eating mooncakes, eating mooncakes, small cakes like chewing the moon, with crispness and sweetness inside, children have nothing to do with adults.
The commotion didn't disturb the three people who were enjoying their drinks. Yuan Suxin was right next to them, listening intently. She used to think Zihe was pretty good, but now she realized that the kid was a bit dim-witted!
On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, families reunite, clink glasses, play drinking games, pass around cups, and laugh and chat.
The moon cast its silvery light, which filtered through the dappled gaps in the trees, spreading a layer of shattered silver on the ground, creating a serene and beautiful scene.
Yang Jianwu hadn't drunk any alcohol the day before and was the first to wake up. The two master craftsmen had been working on glass jewelry for several days and were wondering how it was going. She decided to go to the Mu residence to check on the progress of the glasswork and happened to run into Yang Zihe at the gate.
Yang Zihe took the initiative to greet her, "Good morning, sister."
Good morning, where are you going so early?
Yang Zihe scratched his head sheepishly, "Ever since I learned about my sister's good intentions a few days ago, I've been going to the Mu residence to train at this time every day."
Yang Jianwu was pleased with her younger brother's enlightenment. Since they were going the same way, they decided to go together, chatting as they walked.
"Does Father know that you go to the Mu residence for training every day?"
Yang Zihe spoke with pride about training at the Mu Mansion every day.
"Yes, I know. He strongly supports my going. The Mu family can achieve more results than the military camp. It's a pity that the Mu family can't be known to outsiders, otherwise it would definitely shock the entire Yunhai Continent."
Yang Jianwu chuckled. If it were a real war, surprise would be the key to victory. If others knew about it, they would eventually find a way to investigate thoroughly.
Moreover, its initial purpose was to solidify the strength of its own people, so there was no need to flaunt it.
"If it were famous, it wouldn't be a secret base anymore."
“Sister is right. These past few days when I went to the Mu residence, Brother Gui Wu would occasionally come and give me some pointers.”
The Gui team was the first batch of trainees trained by Yang Jianwu, so their strength was beyond question. With more than ten years of practical experience, each member could take on ten opponents. Gui Wu's strength was particularly outstanding, otherwise he would not have been assigned to stay in the Mu Mansion to train newcomers together with the Li team.
"That's good. You should practice with Gui Wu and spar with him more often. Empty moves are just for show; real combat experience is very important."
Yang Zihe made an OK sign, "Understood, sister!"
The siblings chatted all the way and soon arrived at the Mu residence. Yang Zihe went to find the Li Zi team for training, while Yang Jianwu went directly to the North Field.
The two master craftsmen only took half a day off on Mid-Autumn Festival; the rest of the time they were making glass jewelry here. When Yang Jianwu arrived, they had already started working.
The trays of colorful and sparkling glass jewelry are truly dazzling at first glance.
The first two plates contained relatively simple ornaments without any patterns. However, the glass itself is brightly colored and has its own luster, so it is beautiful without too many fancy decorations.
The two craftsmen were originally jewelry makers, so their requirements for jewelry processing were extremely high. After they became skilled in making glass jewelry, with appropriate patterns and the reference designs left by Yang Jianwu, they were able to make more intricate glass jewelry.
Master Wei pointed to the six trays of jewelry that were being further refined and showed them to Yang Jianwu. “These were made after we became more skilled. We can now add designs. The kind of bracelet you mentioned has not yet been successfully made. Master Qi and I will practice more.”
The tray contained mostly earrings, rings, and hairpins, with only a few simple bracelets.
Yang Jianwu picked up a lotus earring. Each petal was stretched out individually, and even the transition of colors between the petals was very natural. It was quite good to be able to make it like this.
"Master Wei, Master Qi, thank you for your hard work. You've done a great job, and I'm very satisfied. If you can't finish the bracelet right now, then don't make any more. Make more jewelry that you're familiar with, even if it's repetitive. I'm looking for quantity!"
"Yes!"
"You can also ask two apprentices to help with the making. Leave the simpler tasks to them, while you two can handle the more challenging ones. Also, you should broaden your thinking; you can try making glass pendants, glass crowns, or even small glass ornaments!"
The two masters' thinking was suddenly opened up.
The two workers responded and continued to work diligently.
Yang Jianwu slowly loosened her fingers, and the lotus earring fell into the tray, colliding with another earring and making a crisp sound. She picked up the earring and examined it closely. There were no cracks or scratches; it was as perfect as new!
Traditional glassmaking techniques result in a significantly higher density than glass, with a smoother feel. Glass is also quite hard, comparable to the strength of nephrite. While hard, it is relatively brittle and cannot withstand strong impacts or collisions. Adding new materials to the glass base can address this weakness, and it's sure to create a glass craze in Dongli.
Yang Jianwu summoned Gui Wu and discussed some issues related to the transportation of the glass with him. Then, she went to the secret room and exchanged a lot of glass base material from her spatial storage.
The two masters are now quite skilled at their work and can try to take on a few apprentices, which will definitely speed up production. I don't know when they will leave for the capital these days. If they don't have the chance to come to the Mu residence again, I need to exchange some more for them as a backup.