There were only Xiaomei and me on the second underground floor of the Blue Sky Hotel, and the surrounding area seemed a bit empty.
Looking at the clock No. 7 placed on the wooden stand, Xiaomei said with an ugly face: "Just do what I said just now, the godfather will leave in a few days, we can hide it as long as we can, don't let him know. "
I originally wanted to help, but I didn't expect to get into trouble. I asked Xiaomei if she could hide?
What would be the consequences if the godfather found out?
"as a result of?"
Xiaomei took a deep breath and said: "You have only known the godfather for a few days. You don't know what it looks like when he gets angry. Once he gets angry, no one dares to go up and persuade him. It may be because of his boxing practice. A doctor recommended him to learn boxing before. Try to adjust your mood and listen to some classical music appropriately."
When I went back at night, thinking about Xiaomei's words, I tossed and turned in bed and couldn't fall asleep. It was almost dawn, and I was still wandering around the room wearing slippers.
I shuddered at the thought of some terrible consequence.
"Xiaomi, where are you?" I couldn't help it, so I called Xiaomi.
"Brother Feng, we have returned to Yulin. We are here with the head. The head asked you just now."
I didn't mention the text message last night because it wouldn't help, so it was better not to say it.
"Can you come to Handan and try to help repair a bronze chime?"
"Going to Handan to repair chimes?"
On the phone, Xiaomi's voice sounded unexpected.
I said yes, and immediately I told Xiaomi about the difficulties I encountered, wondering if she could do anything about it.
There is a basis for why I invited Xiaomi.
Do you still remember the Ashoka Tower with a hole drilled in the bottom?
That tower was repaired by Uncle Liao, and ordinary people would never be able to tell it after it was repaired.
Repairing cultural relics and imitating cultural relics are both crafts, and each family's craftsmanship is a secret that is not spread to the outside world.
A few years ago, the documentary about me repairing cultural relics in the Forbidden City became popular, which made many young laymen understand this profession. However, they did not know that it was just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to the Forbidden City, there are many masters hidden among the people.
Xiaomi listened to my story and said hesitantly on the phone: "Brother Feng, I understand what you mean. It's hard to say without seeing the real thing. You have to see it with your own eyes. I have nothing to do here. I will set off at noon and leave in the evening." I can get to you."
I said yes, come here and be careful on the road.
At around 10 o'clock that night, Xiaomi told me that she had arrived at Handan Railway Station. There was no direct bus No. 808 at that time, so I took a taxi directly from Wu'an to Handan, which took more than an hour.
When I arrived at West Railway Station, I saw Xiaomi standing at the door of West Railway Station Supermarket.
She was carrying a black backpack, had a crew cut, a peaked cap, jeans and a black cotton-padded jacket. She had her hands in her pockets and was stamping her feet in the cold.
There is one thing I didn't expect. Xiaomi didn't tell me on the phone this morning.
Uncle Liao actually came too...and Uncle Liao was standing behind Xiaomi at that time.
I walked over quickly and called them.
"Uncle Liao, haven't you been recovering from your injuries? Why did you come here in person?"
Xiaomi ran over and hugged my arm and said with a smile: "Brother Feng, I asked the master to come here. My skills are still weak, but it will be different when the master comes. There will be no problem, Brother Feng."
Uncle Liao smiled and nodded at me: "We are old and it takes a few months to recover from some injuries. Let's go. Without further ado, let's go see things first."
After taking a taxi back to Lantian, Xiaomei was already waiting in the basement.
"Have you gone to bed yet?" I asked in a low voice.
Xiaomei said that the godfather came to see the chime once during the day, but he did not find anything wrong with the No. 7 chime.
"That's okay...fortunately." I breathed a sigh of relief temporarily.
After trying the chime tone with a small mallet, Uncle Liao frowned: "How could it be like this? The sound is too unpleasant."
"Can it be fixed?" I asked Uncle Liao.
After careful inspection, Uncle Liao pointed to the sound eyebrow area on the inside of the chime bell and said: "It's not easy to solve. I have repaired similar bells before, but they were holes. This bell has been polished too much on the inside. At present, there is only one solution. , that is, first thicken it to exceed the original thickness, and then continue polishing until the original sound is restored."
I couldn't help but nod my head and said this is a good idea, let's get started.
At this time, Xiaomi looked at me and shook his head and said: "Brother Feng, there is always a saying in our industry that the original must be replaced by the original. We currently do not have such originals on hand."
"Xiaomi...you mean the raw material for chime-making?"
Xiaomi looked at me and nodded.
This set of Zeng Hou Yi's chimes is originally a replica, not the original version. Where can I find the exact same raw materials...
Suddenly I thought of someone.
"Hey, Xiaomei, that Master Xiang Guangxiang from Hubei you mentioned before, where is he now?"
Xiaomei said: "Master Xiang was hospitalized for major surgery last year. He has not taken on any outside work this year and has been recovering from his injuries. He now lives on the Second Street of Cishan Town, Wu'an. I don't know the specific house number."
I thought to myself: "I have no other choice but to try my luck with Master Xiang. If Uncle Liao can't fix the chimes even after he comes, I've already started to think about where to buy the train tickets. If I offend Changchun Hui Ganye, etc. Character, I plan to live in the mountains for the first half of my life,
"Even if I am a savage, I will come out when my godfather dies."
It was getting late, so I arranged for Xiaomi and Mr. Liao to go back with me. I had told the beggar Mr. Liu about this before, and he scolded me.
"Master Liu, this is Uncle Liao, and this is Uncle Liao's apprentice Xiaomi."
Mr. Liu nodded and said, "The house is big. I have something to do and I won't be staying here tonight. You can find a room to live in."
The two parties said hello and were acquainted.
Intentionally or unintentionally, for a few moments, I saw Mr. Liu frowning slightly as he looked at Uncle Liao, and then he returned to normal. I don't know what he was thinking.
After Mr. Liu left, I boiled water and sat on the sofa to soak my feet and watch TV. The show on TV was CCTV's Entering Science. I soaked my feet and watched it intently.
What was said on TV was that a man picked up a large piece of jelly-like stuff. The old man in the village said that it was meat Tai Sui. Drinking the water soaked in meat Tai Sui can prolong your life.
Someone offered 500,000 yuan to buy it. The man who picked up Tai Sui meat wanted to sell it but was greedy. He was afraid of losing money after selling it, so he went to the program team and asked for an appraisal. The result was that it was a human silicone mannequin. Black smoke emitted when the lighter was burned. 500,000 became worthless.
I sat on the sofa watching it and laughed. This person is so stupid. He wanted me to sell it long ago.
Before dinner, listening to me laughing in the living room, Xiaomi came out wearing an apron and carrying a pot of dumplings.
Just like the last time I had it, the dumplings were still very big and filled with chives.
"How are you, Brother Feng? I saw leeks and eggs in the freezer, so I made dumplings. Does it taste good?"
"Okay, it tastes good."
There were three in a pot, and I was very full after eating two.
"Eat, Brother Feng, why don't you eat?"
I lit a cigarette, leaned on the sofa, patted my belly and said with a smile, "I'm really full. I'll eat tomorrow morning."
It was rare for Xiaomi to say in a coquettish tone: "Oh! There's one more. Brother Feng, can you finish it? Otherwise, I'll get angry."
I didn't want to move. I begged for mercy and said that I really couldn't eat it and was so exhausted.
"Then I'll feed you."
Xiaomi smiled and smoked out the cigarette in my mouth. She picked up the big dumpling, held it in her hand and handed it to my mouth.
"Ah...open your mouth."
I opened my mouth and took a bite.
After taking a few bites, Xiaomi took another cigarette and asked me to take a puff.
I leaned on the sofa without moving.
Very comfortable.
