Chapter 6: The First Silk Weaver in the Village

In the past few days, Chang Ming has harvested over 1,200 new bamboo shoots, exchanging them for more than 12,000 copper coins, which is equivalent to 12 silver coins. The earnings from just these few days are sufficient to match the monthly income of a five-member household in the village

How can we achieve greater precision, speed, and further reduce residues

He could see clearly the attitude of these two individuals towards the village chief; it was one that, while polite, was condescending. In their eyes, although the old man was the leader of the village, the fact that he could engage in direct conversation with them was already a sign of their lowering themselves. They came to discuss matters with the village chief, and once the discussion was over, they would definitely turn around and leave, without uttering a single additional word

Lao Ping remained silent, using his knee to press against Chang Ming's waist, forcefully pulling his arm back. Chang Ming let out a deafening scream, followed by another arm, two legs, and his neck; he screamed five times in succession, suddenly feeling much more relaxed in his body. Although there was still a faint sting, it felt like a world apart compared to just moments ago.

Her words contain several meanings

Chang Ming was taken aback, suddenly glaring at Lao Ping, his gaze filled with uncertainty and suspicion

The woman displayed a look of surprise, while Chang Ming's actions did not cease, peeling off one piece after another until the entire bamboo pole was stripped.

The woman immediately asked, "What are they here for?"

He was sneakily watching when he saw the village chief wave at him. Chang Ming was taken aback and quickly walked over, just in time to hear the village chief introduce him: "This child is named Chang Ming. His grandfather was an old friend of our village and used to visit often. Now that his grandfather is no longer with us, the child has stayed in our village. His ambition is to become a mechanic, and soon he will go to the city to apprentice."

Working day and night, a single action was held for too long, and fatigue gradually accumulated within him, ultimately manifesting as pain

She merely considered it, and even Lian Yingxue felt somewhat dissatisfied. However, a mere apprentice in the mechanism arts had not yet reached that level; someone with potential alone was not worth her excessive entanglement. So she simply nodded and said, "Well, think it over carefully."

He began to work tirelessly, with strands of fine gold flowing from his hands like water, reaching every household. Under his influence, the speed at which each household processed bamboo strands further increased

The woman gazed deeply at Chang Ming, who felt that her gaze was sharp; it was a pair of eyes accustomed to focus. The woman said to Chang Ming: "Extend your hand so I can take a look."

Chang Ming has a feeling that if he truly became an apprentice in mechanics, these two individuals would definitely come over to win him over immediately

Lian Yingxue said: "Your abilities have essentially reached the standard of a mechanical apprentice. However, since you wish to advance further and take the examination, I do not wish to impose. If you pass the test, I hope you will come to our Lian family. Upgrading from a mechanical apprentice to a junior mechanical master, or further advancing, requires a substantial amount of money and materials. It is difficult to achieve this solely with your own abilities! If you are willing to ally with the Lian family, we can provide various forms of assistance based on your abilities and contributions!"

However, this is quite normal, so Changming readily agreed: "Hmm, I will consider it. Let's wait until I pass the test before discussing everything further"

The woman initially intended to just take a look at the demonstration, but unexpectedly, this https://www.hetushu.com turned out to be a full fifteen minutes. She became completely absorbed in it, entirely forgetting to interrupt him

It is evident that her attitude has become slightly more courteous, clearly out of consideration for Changming

At present, he still maintains a speed of one bamboo strip every fifteen minutes, but the number of strips he can slice from each bamboo has increased to forty-five, completely surpassing the craftsmanship of Lao Ping, who has been honing his skills for decades

Everything, a pull, two shakes, long, delicate strands of fine gold appear from the bamboo pole, pulled all the way through. The entire fine thread is flawless, and more importantly, Changming's movements are incredibly light, as if carrying a specific rhythm, extremely pleasing to the eye

Three days later, when he stopped again, he suddenly let out a terrible scream

Until the last piece of the Changming film was finished, with a bunch of long threads in hand and a mottled bamboo meat in the other, the woman finally let out a breath and asked: "Why don't you go to the city to take the exam right away?"

Each time, there are always some mottled bamboo skins left on the bamboo meat, which, in his view, is a reflection of inadequate craftsmanship

The village chief said, "We have been fortunate; a new craftsman has emerged in our village, and the quantity this month has indeed increased. However, he is about to become an apprentice under a master craftsman, so it is unlikely that he will stay in the village for long"

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From a woman's perspective, his abilities were already quite strong; unexpectedly, Chang Ming was still dissatisfied

Chang Ming met her gaze and smiled, saying, "I am honored"

He is still living at the village chief's house, and as soon as the village chief saw this, he became anxious and quickly called for Old Ping

The village chief said: "They inquired about the situation of the Jinzhulin and asked whether we have only been supplying goods to the Lian family."

With the goal of mechanology and the promotion of financial incentives, Chang Ming worked even harder

Chang Ming's eyes lit up—indeed, he was right; this woman was truly a mechanic!

The village chief was somewhat taken aback. First, despite having interacted with this woman numerous times, he did not know her real name, and unexpectedly, she simply revealed it to Chang Ming. Second, a mid-level agency officer, such a person must be a mid-level manager in the Lian family, yet she personally came to Jinzhu Village every month to collect goods.

In the early morning, the villagers went to cut bamboo, and by the time they returned, the women had already prepared the meals. Chang Ming had something on his mind, and after finishing his meal, he went to the vicinity of the large tree, gazing from a distance. ... Besides being concerned about the affairs of the Qi family, he was also preoccupied with the belt wrapped around the woman's waist—this belt seemed capable of holding many things. Could it be that this woman also...

He did not articulate his thoughts clearly, but in comparing the strengths of Qijia and Jinzhu Village, the two individuals from the Lian family are certainly aware

The speed of shredding is limited, and the amount of bamboo strips soaked and stirred at one time is also limited. Everyone has started to work continuously; otherwise, there will be rare instances where the processing speed is slower than that of the sliced strips.

With such thoughts in his mind, he settled down under the tree. Just as he picked up the knife and the bamboo pole, the expression on his face changed dramatically. At that moment, all distractions vanished from his heart; in his eyes, there was only the knife and the bamboo pole in his hands

He returned to his room to fetch his tools, thinking as he walked: Indeed, the position of a mechanic in this world is truly extraordinary

She gazed deeply at Chang Ming and suddenly introduced herself, saying: "My name is Lian Yingxue, and I am a mid-level agency officer"

The Flying Wing soared into the sky once more. The village chief gazed at the receding silhouette of the wings and pondered, "How is it that the number of deliveries has suddenly increased? Could it be that something is about to happen in Zihuaicheng?"

After a long time, the woman still had not asked Changming to stop, and he continued to hold it up like that. About ten minutes later, his hand remained completely still, very steady.

Indeed, the mechanic is truly remarkable

They were silent for a moment, and the woman said: "Leave the matters of communication with the Qi family to us. You do not need to worry about so much; just deliver according to our requirements!"

Lao Ping released his grip, straightened up, looked down at him, and suddenly said: "You cannot become a mechanic!"

The woman nodded and said, "There is potential. However, whether there is talent is not yet apparent."

The village chief said with a hint of pride, "Although this child is young, their skills in craftsmanship are quite impressive!"

Ah! Sounds echoed from all directions in the village, and the villagers responded loudly together

According to her assessment, Chang Ming's abilities have essentially reached the standards of a mechanism apprentice, but whether he can pass the test is still uncertain, even to Ying Xue. Otherwise, she would not have allowed Chang Ming to go to the Lian family only after the test was completed and he had become a mechanism apprentice

The village chief also spoke very straightforwardly: "Alright, this time we will need 20,000 pieces, or should it start from next time?"

Chang Ming is exceptionally focused. In fact, although he works day and night, he is not working non-stop. After finishing each bamboo pole, he stops to carefully observe the remaining bamboo flesh.

The village chief said: "You just requested us to ship 20,000 units each month. To be honest, we can make that happen. However, if Qijia also wants to request broken gold threads, we will not be able to supply that."

He felt as if his wrist were being pricked by needles, causing excruciating pain. It was not just his wrist; his neck and waist also began to ache, and even his thighs seemed to be cramping.

As she spoke, she turned to the village chief and said, "Could you please count the quantity of the broken gold threads again? How much do you have this time, and how much are we collecting?"

The woman asked: "Is there this much?"

However, as soon as they heard that they aspired to become apprentices in the organization—this matter had not even become a reality yet—their attitude changed dramatically, and they felt a sense of familiarity when facing themselves

Moreover, as the village chief mentioned, advancing as an apprentice in the bureaucracy requires a significant amount of money. A family may be able to support this, but it is quite difficult for an individual. However, even if one joins the Lian family, it does not guarantee a secure job; whether one can achieve their desires still depends on hard work and even risking their life.

A man and a woman exchanged glances once more, their eyes revealing a profound sense of vigilance

Apprentice of the Agency! Both a man and a woman were taken aback simultaneously. The woman inquired, "Which one is it? Can we meet them?"

This means that Ming Ge'er can definitely pass? A hint of joy flashed across the village chief's face, but Chang Ming seriously raised the bamboo meat in his left hand: "Because my skills are not yet perfected. You see, there are still many remnants of bamboo on it..."

The woman seems very interested and asks, "Can we take a look?"

He pondered for a moment and shook his head: "Let's not worry about that for now. Everyone, quickly, let's get to work! Make the most of our time and earn a little more money!"

He continuously contemplates what aspects of his actions can be improved, and will continue to make improvements during the next session.

The village chief nodded slightly to Changming, who indeed extended his hand. The woman stared at it intently. Changming's fingers were long, and his hands were very aesthetically pleasing. However, the calluses at the joints somewhat marred this beauty, clearly indicating that he had a pair of hands accustomed to hard work