Chapter 1: Master Craftsman System

Both of my sons are particularly ambitious. Although my eldest son, Lu Jianwei, lacks innate talent, he compensates with diligence and honesty, gradually making a name for himself in the industry.

There is no one in the live broadcast room; he quietly carves, stroke by stroke.

Alright, the live broadcast for the morning will conclude here for now, and we will meet again in the afternoon. Lu Zian calmly finished speaking and directly exited the live stream

... ...

Lu Zian took the phone, and only then was he able to review the bullet comments in front of him

It is not yet the right time

My salary hardly leaves me with any savings. If my parents come to live here long-term, I simply cannot afford such a large expense. Lu Zian sighed and said, I have told you before, the woodcraft in my family has been passed down, my grandfather also...

The tip of his tongue touched the coffee on his lips, bitter enough to make his heart ache.

A completely incomprehensible feeling

I have heard that you are Master Lu's grandson

Sigh

I am sorry

Lu Zian slowly wiped the coffee off his face with a tissue, gazing down at the cup for a long while, enveloped in a prolonged, silent stillness, until finally, only a quiet sigh remained.

Tsk tsk, unable to study, unable to work, hosting a live stream about wood carving, it's laughable

Craftsman Master System? Lu Zian suddenly opened his eyes

His father had an accident and fractured his right hand. Although the bone was set, the doctor said he would never be able to pick up a carving knife like he used to.

The two sat in silence, the arguments of the past having drained their energy. In the end, it was Lu Zian who spoke first.

For him, who has dedicated his entire life to woodworking, this is akin to a double blow, causing him to collapse entirely

The state of mind meets the requirements, the Master Craftsman System requests binding, may I ask if you would like to bind it

After a moment, she came to her senses and raised her hand to splash coffee all over his face: "Alright, you win! Let me tell you, we have broken up! Lu Zian, it was I who dumped you! You can hold onto those rotten logs and be a bachelor for the rest of your life!"

What made matters worse was that he had an accident, which forced Lu Zian to resign and return to Changyan City to devote himself to studying his craft

Lu Zian gently caressed the carving knife and slowly closed his eyes

Hey host, I heard you are from a prestigious university? Which university is it, the University of Staying at Home?

She left in a fit of anger, while many people around pointed and stared in this direction

Recalling the tearful eyes at the moment of parting, his father’s gaze was filled with despair yet tinged with a glimmer of hope, he closed his eyes: "Yes"

"If your father is important, then I am not important?" Huo Shiya tightly gripped the spoon in her hand, tears almost spilling over: "My mother was still asking me yesterday when I would get married. Lu Zian, after a year and a half of dating, is this how you treat me?"

After completing the formalities, Lu Zian specifically invited her to the café, intending to have a good conversation with her

As a designer, I basically have to work overtime every day. I work late into the night, and when I go home, I have no energy left to practice. Lu Zian, feeling completely exhausted, said: "Shiya, at this critical moment, my dad really needs a source of support, I..."

Is this a scam? The master's grandson is doing so poorly?

In a bustling metropolis, where people's hearts are restless, since he has already decided to embark on this path, he must eliminate distractions. Yanghai City is too extravagant and is not suitable for him to temper his state of mind

And this person, whom everyone sympathizes with, Lu Jianwei, happens to be Lu Zian's father

Once the carving was completed, Lu Zian gently blew away the wood shavings, examined it for a moment, and then shook his head in disappointment.

After graduating from university, Lu Zian began working and smoothly rose to the level of manager. He also started a relationship with a girlfriend, feeling quite accomplished. Many friends even privately referred to him as a winner in life

Huo Shiya raised her hand to stop him and said directly: "I know that you are feeling bad because something happened to your father. How about this, I agree to let you bring him to Yanghai City, so please don't resign, okay?"

The most feared is when the air suddenly becomes silent

His sigh was drowned out by the howling wind, and just as he was gathering his emotions to get up and cook, he suddenly heard a strange mechanical sound

Lu Jianfeng directly left Lu Hao in his hometown, where Lu Hao accompanied Lu Yunjing every day and received abundant affection. It is no wonder that after Lu Yunjing's death, he made a will leaving the majority of his estate to them

His money has basically all been squandered by her buying and buying... Huo Shiya felt a bit guilty and impatiently interrupted him: "I know, your grandfather is a master craftsman, but what does that have to do with you? If you insist on taking over your father's position, then just like before, buy some wood and some tools, and carve however you like after work. I won't disturb you, is that alright?"

However, no one expected that he would suddenly resign from his job during a critical period of career advancement, stating that he wanted to return to inherit the family business and study the art of wood carving

He opened the live streaming room, placed his phone on the table as usual, adjusted the camera to focus on his hands, and then began to carve.

Apart from sending a message to Huo Shiya, Lu Zian did not contact anyone else

Time has swiftly passed for two years. On a morning in early winter, while many are still in the depths of their dreams, Lu Zian has already risen to begin a new day of busyness

No one understands, especially his girlfriend, Huo Shiya, who finds it even harder to accept. The two had a big argument and parted ways unhappily

There were also a few voices of dissent from the audience who were constantly watching Lu Zian's carving. However, later, upon seeing that Lu Zian did not respond and that some of the remarks made by the other party involved personal privacy, the moderators directly banned those individuals.

Today, she has an exquisite makeup look, wearing a tight-fitting red dress. Her long, wavy hair, dyed a light chestnut color, enhances her overall allure and vibrancy

Chang Yan, a renowned master from Huaxia, is particularly skilled in the art of nut carving. Even after being bedridden due to illness, many still came to pay their respects upon hearing his name

As the saying goes, the younger son is the elder grandson, and the old man's life is rooted in his descendants. Unfortunately, Lu Yunjing has been strict since childhood, and Lu Zian is not close to him.

The youngest son, Lu Jianfeng, lacks patience, but he is clever and manages to keep the old man in high spirits. Later, when he had a son, he specifically asked Lu Yunjing to name him, which further endeared him to the old man.

If it were in the past, he would definitely have tried to comfort her, but given the serious situation with his father, she doesn't even show any intention of visiting him. Every time he brings up this matter, she becomes very impatient. They have argued about it several times, and each time he ends up yielding. He is too exhausted.

Unfortunately, no one understands

Huo Shiya bit her lip and was stunned for a moment, seemingly unable to believe that Lu Zian, who had always been so compliant to her, would actually refuse her

The eldest son, Lu Jianwei, only received an old house; if it weren't for his skills still being intact, he would probably have to rely on the cold winds of the northwest to survive

Poetic elegance

Not long after, a few people entered the live broadcast room, sent a flurry of bullet comments, but left angrily because Lu Zian did not respond at all

Indeed, it is another breakup. After being together for more than a year, Huo Shiya said they have broken up at least a hundred times. She mentioned that this is a form of romance; once or twice it is indeed quite interesting, but after that, it really becomes tiresome

Lu Zian was left speechless

On one side is his girlfriend, and on the other side is his father; Lu Zian finds himself in a dilemma.

This is craftsmanship

"If you can't take it, then don't. After all, it's not a lot of money anyway." Huo Shiya completely could not understand, frowning as she said, "I am not the kind of person who is unreasonable. I have no objections to you sending a sum of money to your parents every month."

He pressed his lips together and tightened his grip on the phone, with a storm brewing in his lowered eyes

In the evening, he quietly left Yanghai City, where he had lived for several years, and returned to his hometown

When Lu Zian arrived, Huo Shiya had already been there and had even ordered coffee.

Lu Zian glanced at the screen; the last comment had been made half an hour ago, and the few people in the live broadcast room were probably also idle.

The demands of art must reach a rigorous level, requiring the elimination of impatience in order to allow oneself to settle down. Only by possessing a spirit of dedication, strictness, and a pursuit of excellence can one achieve mastery among masters

Lu Zian had no complaints about her decision, for all of this was his choice

I do not need you to say sorry!" Huo Shiya stared at him intently: "I just want to ask, are you really going back!"

In order to help him regain his spirits, Lu Zian took over his carving knife, which reignited his hope for life. He was already at the end of his strength and could not endure any further blows.

Especially after Lu Hao's birth, the gap became even more apparent, and Lu Zian grew even more distant from his grandfather

He truly has feelings for her, but he cannot bear to watch his father die.

Lu Zian had to explain to her once again: "Shiya, this has nothing to do with whether or not we go to Yanghai City. The main issue is that my father can no longer hold a carving knife. You know, he is a craftsman, and this is truly a devastating blow to him..."