C31 He Sent the Fan

In the yard of the Liu Family, Uncle Liu had already cut the bamboo strips and dried them after boiling them. He polished them while roasting them on the fire. The bamboo strips were shaped like plum blossoms, which were harder to shape than round ones.

Uncle Liu relied on his own experience to control the heat. After roasting the plum blossom back and forth, the shape of the plum blossom was basically fixed, and the fan bones became smooth as they were polished.

After making eye contact at a suitable position, the fan handle and the fan bone were interlaced together. He had already prepared the fan surface.

After Su Xinyue returned, she was prepared to find time to look for Uncle Liu. She didn't expect Uncle Liu to take the initiative to visit her.

"Uncle Liu, you're here. " Su Xinyue was stunned for a moment. She felt a little overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. She brought Uncle Liu to the main hall.

This was the most well-preserved house in the old residence. The furnishings and layout remained unchanged for decades.

When Uncle Liu stepped into the main hall, he stood there for a long time without saying anything. His eyes were filled with tears. When he returned, everything had changed, and his master was no longer alive.

He walked to the table of the Eight Immortals and looked at the fan painting. When the fan shop was at its fiercest, his master had personally drawn it. A hint of sadness appeared on Uncle Liu's face.

Su Xinyue lightly brewed tea and quietly stood beside Uncle Liu. She also followed Uncle Liu's gaze and looked at the fan painting.

"Xiao Yue, can you understand this painting?" Uncle Liu suddenly asked.

"This is the fan painting. We used to make the fan as a tribute to the palace. Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, the Emperor would give gifts to the ministers to show his generosity " Su Xinyue looked at the scene and deciphered.

"You're right. There's another meaning hidden in this painting. The Fan family should coexist harmoniously. They shouldn't become enemies. " Uncle Liu added.

"There is such a meaning. I really didn't see it. " Su Xinyue only looked at the surface and didn't really understand this painting.

"It's normal that you didn't see through it. Only us, the old men of the fan shop, know these details. " Uncle Liu said.

"Don't tell me the relationship between people in the same industry is bad?" Su Xinyue was somewhat puzzled.

"How should I say it? Not everyone.

They all know how to support each other. Just like - - "Uncle Liu stopped speaking when he reached this point.

"I have already finished making the fan. The embroidery and the fan have truly been perfectly combined. " Uncle Liu took out the completed folding fan from his bag.

When the folding fan was opened, Su Xinyue's eyes widened. It was an exquisite piece of art. Asiatic begonia butterflies danced in the air. The embroidery overlapped with the white gauze. On one side was a white gauze, and on the other side was a lifelike embroidery. The fan handle was engraved with the pattern of a ruyi, and it was decorated with pearls and tassels.

The overall style of this fan looked dignified and grand, and there was a trace of elegance in its simple and unadorned style. It was a high-grade fan.

"Uncle Liu. How did you make it? It should be very difficult. " Su Xinyue could tell that Uncle Liu had spent a lot of effort. If Uncle Liu did not have such superb skills, it would be very difficult to make such a perfect fan.

"Xiao Yue, you have good eyesight. This fan is very difficult. First of all, this fan is difficult. If you are not careful, you will not lose shape. It would also break. This time, I spent a lot of effort in roasting it. I roasted it three times. Only then did the fan bone truly stabilize, ensuring the flexibility of the fan bone. Then, I continuously polished the fan bone. Only then did he pierce it into the fan handle. " Uncle Liu said one by one.

Su Xinyue seemed to be listening to a heavenly book. Making a fan actually required so much effort. The difficulty was to change because of the material. This required hard skills and rich experience.

Uncle Liu continued, "This time, the fan surface is used to match the embroidery and the white gauze. The white gauze is also used to wrap the sides. This way, it can make the embroidery stand out as much as possible and that kind of natural beauty. "

Su Xin Yue kept nodding her head and looked at Uncle Liu with admiration.

To make a new fan, one needed rich experience and artistic appreciation. Only by combining beauty and skill could one make a good fan. It was not something that could be done in a day and a night. It was also not something that could be achieved in a short period of time. It was a skill that required one to spend time to learn. It tested endurance and endurance. How many days and nights had it been, how many bones had it been polished? Only then could it be truly familiar to the heart. After having basic fan making skills, it was not certain that a good fan could be made.

"Aunt Mei will definitely like this fan. I will send it to her as soon as possible. " Su Xinyue said with a smile.

"She gave you this fan. She actually wants to help you in this way. " Uncle Liu wanted to say something but stopped himself. In front of the younger generation, there were some things that he could not say. When Xiao Mei and him had resolved their past grudges, this was the last thing she wanted him to do. It was also to help Su Xinyue. After this fan was made, he no longer had any concerns. He could only fulfill his promise and try his best to help her realize the great cause of the fan industry's revival. He could also fulfill the long-cherished wish of these old men.

"Really? This is great. " She did not expect Aunt Mei to give her such a big gift, causing her to feel flattered. It was a pleasant surprise that Uncle Liu's matter had been resolved so easily.

"Xiao Yue, take this Asiatic Apple Butterfly Embroidery Fan as a gift from me and your Aunt Mei. Work hard and manage it. We will do our best to help you. I believe that in the near future, we will be able to see the opening of the fan shop. I will go to the mountains to buy some bamboo. I will only be able to make the fan when I have the raw materials. " Uncle Liu said.

"Ah, I actually forgot about this important thing. " Su Xinyue only wanted to invite Uncle Liu and the others back. She never thought about the raw materials, nor did she think about what the fan workshop needed to prepare.

"Uncle Liu, help me take a look. What else do you need to prepare?" Su Xinyue brought Uncle Liu to the main room. Uncle Liu saw that the room was very big, so he could totally open a piece to make fans. "I've moved all my tools to the side room. It seems that the room can't be squeezed. "

"I also need a place to boil bamboo. It's a room to dry bamboos. " Uncle Liu said to her, "I'll ask your Uncle Hu to help you find someone to renovate it. That way, you'll be able to save a lot of trouble. " Uncle Liu knew that Su Xinyue had already worked hard enough, so he should give her more support.

"That's great. Otherwise, I don't know how to do it. Thank you, Uncle Liu. " Su Xinyue had a happy expression. Uncle Liu was not as serious as he appeared to be. In fact, he was also a warm-hearted person.

"I will ask Uncle Hu to come over and help you. I will leave first and won't stay any longer. I have to go and choose the bamboo material first. " Uncle Liu did as he said. After waiting for so many years, he could finally pick up the skill again.

Su Xinyue carefully took the fan and went to find Meng Tianheng. Meng Tianheng was making an important plan in his own room. It was a new plan for Second Dragon Raising Its Head in February. He had told Su Xinyue about this early in the morning. Su Xinyue knocked on his door. Meng Tianheng had already prepared his plan.

When he saw Su Xinyue come to find him, he hurriedly smiled and said, "You came at the right time. I'm done with my work. " Su Xinyue looked at him apologetically. "It's really hard on you. In order to help me stay here. I know that the outside world is more wonderful and more suitable for people like you. " That's what she thought in her heart, She couldn't help but say.

"Xiao Yue, you don't have to say such things to me, I'm willing to do everything. " Meng Tianheng shrugged, telling her not to take it to heart. Actually, he really wanted to say that even he almost forgot why he came here.