Doted By The Regent King
Chapter 167 Worship Her as Master

Chapter 167: Chapter 167 Worship Her as Master

After delivering the Pixiu seal, Wufu had completed her first commission, and as per the previous agreement, she reclaimed all the remaining jade pieces and scraps.

Without any hesitation, she wrapped up all the usable materials.

Once everything was packed, Wufu went to bid farewell to Shopkeeper Lin, confident that he would handle any matters regarding Merchant Liu’s satisfaction with the work and the possibility of a reward.

"Miss Wufu, the doors of Hundred Treasures Silver Building will always be open for you. If you’re willing to join us as a craftsman, you just name your price," Shopkeeper Lin once again tried to retain Wufu.

Such talent naturally needed to be eagerly wooed.

"Shopkeeper Lin, I’m quite the lazy person and don’t like constraints, so..." Wufu shrugged her shoulders and said with a smile, "I won’t be staying on permanently. I only take commissions."

Shopkeeper Lin said, "Then you can’t refuse us when we seek you out in the future."

"Of course, we’re somewhat acquainted after all. But the next time you seek me out, it won’t be at the current rate," Wufu said, raising her eyebrows.

Her first job had been quoted so cheaply because she was unknown back then, but now that her first creation would soon be displayed to the public, she believed that with the Pixiu seal, her name, Wufu, would make a grand entrance.

Once her reputation was established, her future commissions wouldn’t just be for one hundred taels; they would depend on her mood.

"The price is negotiable, but as a regular customer, I hope you’ll give preference to the business of Hundred Treasures Silver Building," Shopkeeper Lin said, aware that other talented individuals would not just be sought by him. Once her reputation took off, the competition within the industry would surely come knocking at her door.

After all, everyone wanted to secure a talent, especially since she was only fourteen and already so skilled; who knew whether, with time, she could become a Great Grandmaster?

Therefore, he wanted to establish a good relationship now, which could lead to personal favors in the future.

"When that time comes, everything is up for discussion," Wufu said with a smile. "Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must be going."

Shopkeeper Lin personally escorted her to the door, and only when her figure disappeared from view did he turn back inside.

Before delivering the goods, he had to let the young master look at them first.

"Miss Wufu," as Wufu walked away, she heard someone calling out loudly.

She turned around, and there was Zhu Zijun, panting as he caught up to her.

"What is it?"

Zhu Zijun fidgeted, swallowed hard, and hesitated, seemingly wanting to say something but stopping short.

"Just spit it out if it’s something, otherwise, step aside, I’m leaving." With the hot weather and no rest for two days, Wufu’s patience was wearing thin.

Beating around the bush like that, what sort of man does that?

"You won’t come to the Silver House anymore?" Zhu Zijun wasn’t offended by her tone; on the contrary, he thought it was fitting. After all, didn’t talented individuals possess a certain degree of arrogance?

Wufu glanced at him, "Get to the point."

"Can I, perhaps, learn carving from you?" Zhu Zijun asked courageously, his hands nervously twisting.

Wufu was taken aback, "What? Learn from me?"

Zhu Zijun nodded, "I would like to become your apprentice."

Wufu laughed, having lived through two lifetimes, she had never taken on any apprentices. Now, hearing someone express the desire to learn from her, she found it somewhat amusing.

Seeing her laugh, Zhu Zijun’s face turned red, but he clenched his teeth—there was no shame in it. If he was not as skilled as someone else and learning from her could improve his craft, what did it matter if she was younger?

Seeing his embarrassed look, Wufu cleared her throat, "I’m sorry, I wasn’t laughing at you. Craftman Zhu, you’ve learned what you need to learn, and I’ve seen your work—it’s quite good. You’re just limited by your own thinking. Once you broaden your perspective, you can open up your own world of jade ware."

Zhu Zijun was stunned. What did she mean by that?

Before he could ask further, Wufu had already walked far away.