Portable Museum

"You agree?" Zhang Junping was taken aback by Yang Shankui's attitude.

"Hehe, brother, we woodcarvers are not artists, but craftsmen.

Therefore, we don't have the bad problems of calligraphy and painting artists.

You can help us sell works, and also help us publicize, give subsidies, and return the money after selling.

Or divide the bulk, which craftsman would be dissatisfied with such conditions? Yang Shankui laughed, knowing that Zhang Junping was confused by those calligraphy and painting artists, so he explained to him with a smile.

Zhang Junping was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that this is the difference between an artist and a craftsman.

Craftsmen are a specific group of people who rely on their skills to make a living. Their goals are very clear, to improve their skills, increase their reputation, make more handicrafts, sell more money, and let their families live a better life.

And who are calligraphers and painters?They are a group of scholars, naturally have the sour smell of scholars, and also have the contradictory thinking of scholars who want to be bitches and also want to set up memorial archways.

Therefore, dealing with craftsmen is much easier than dealing with calligraphy and painting artists.

"Brother, there are quite a few people who know woodcarving skills in our woodware factory. There are many carpenters, and their skills are no worse than mine. How about it? Let's sign together!" Yang Shankui said with a smile.

"Brother Yang, are you not afraid that after they sign a contract with me, it will affect the work?" Zhang Junping smiled.

"What are you afraid of? With this type of furniture, just find an apprentice and learn it for three to five months, and you will be able to do it very well.

I recruited more than 200 apprentices at one go last year, and now these apprentices are full-time workers who can work independently.

If it weren't for the fact that the workshop couldn't hold it, I would dare to recruit another 200 people.

So, there is nothing that affects work at all.

Anyway, they don't sign a contract with you to make woodcarving handicrafts, and they will go out to do private work. "Yang Shankui saw it very thoroughly, and said with a smile indifferently.

The so-called new-style furniture produced now really does not need seven or eight carpenters.

In Yang Shankui's view, instead of letting them go out to do private work, it is better to let them accept Zhang Junping's contract, which is the right way in comparison.

"That's fine! However, I didn't bring so many contracts today, wait until later! Give me the list and home address later, and I will arrange someone to go to their home to find them to sign the contract." Zhang Junping said with a smile.

"Brothers are particular!" Yang Shankui laughed.

When he came to the woodware factory to sign the contract directly with those carpenters who are proficient in woodcarving, Yang Shankui would not say anything, but it was not good after all, and the production of the factory was affected in a mess.

"Brother Yang, with you in the wood carving area, this scene has been supported. Do you know anyone who is a master craftsman in jade carving? Root carving and bamboo carving are fine.

Help me introduce, I treat you to a big meal! "

"Eat a big meal? How big is the meal?" Yang Shankui asked with a smile.

"Go to my house and eat. I will cook it myself. I guarantee it will be a big meal that you have never eaten before." Zhang Junping said with a smile.

"Really? I haven't eaten it?
You, Brother Yang, have also traveled far and wide to see the world, so don't try to fool me with a few sea crabs. "Yang Shankui laughed.

"Don't worry, if Brother Yang has eaten, I will treat you to a week's feast at Zhiweizhai." Zhang Junping promised, patted his chest.

Ten years from now, he will not dare to say this, but it is absolutely fine to say it now.

"Okay, I remember what you said.

You arrange a table at Zhiweizhai tomorrow night, and I will introduce you to a few people, all of whom are seniors in the carving circle. "Yang Shankui laughed.

"Okay! No problem! Then I will wait for you at Zhiweizhai."

Zhang Junping didn't expect this trip to be so smooth. Not only did he sign Yang Shankui, an eighth-level woodcarver, but he also got a list of woodcarvers.

In any case, there must be a level of five or six.

The bigger harvest is the master sculptor he will introduce tomorrow.

Sculpture is a big category, in addition to wood carving, root carving, bamboo carving, there are dozens of types of jade carving, ivory carving, core carving, miniature carving, lacquer carving, porcelain carving, brick carving and so on.

This is not the biggest gain this time, the biggest gain should be a change in thinking.

The current art company still focuses on calligraphy and painting art.

After all, it used to be BJ's painting shop.

However, after chatting with Yang Shankui, Zhang Junping's thinking changed fundamentally.

The art of calligraphy and painting will definitely not give up, but handicrafts are becoming more and more important in Zhang Junping's heart.

Compared with the precious craftsmanship handed down from the ancestors, calligraphy and ink painting are just a drop in the ocean.

Back at the company office, Zhang Junping called Chen Lijun, Niu Wensheng and Song Heping.

"This is the contract signed by the director of BJ Woodware Factory.

Yang Shankui is not only the director of the woodware factory, but also a master woodcarver. I think Lao Niu must have heard of it. Zhang Junping took out the contract and said to the three people with a smile.

"I've heard that, but we can't talk to him. I didn't expect you, the manager, to sign him. It's the manager who makes a lot of friends." Niu Wensheng complimented with a smile.

"Lao Niu, don't say any more compliments. This is the woodcarving craftsman recommended to me by Director Yang. You arrange someone to contact them to see how they are.

No problem, sign with them directly. Zhang Junping took out the list given to him by Yang Shankui and handed it to Niu Wensheng.

"Good manager! I'm not flattering you, so many of us have been running for several days, but the results of this trip are not as good as yours." Niu Wensheng said with a smile.

"Sister Chen, Sister Song, please take this contract back for filing.

One more thing, you three will go to a banquet with me tomorrow.

Director Yang said that tomorrow he would introduce several masters in the sculpture industry.

You also get to know each other together. Zhang Junping said with a smile again.

"Sister Chen, Lao Niu, I feel that handicrafts are promising.

We will focus more resources on this aspect in the future.

I have a plan, but it's just a vague idea right now, and I'll talk to you guys when I figure it out.

However, I feel that if this plan comes to fruition, we can really gain a foothold internationally. "Zhang Junping said with a smile.

"Manager, then think slowly, don't worry, we are waiting for your good idea!" Chen Lijun laughed.

After the three left, Zhang Junping came to Wu Xinping's office with a teacup.

As a result, Wu Xinping was not there, so he went back to the office and called Lu Guozhong over to ask. It turned out that he was visiting an old friend.

Recently, Wu Xinping likes to visit friends everywhere.

In this regard, Zhang Junping is still very supportive. Wu Xinping never visits friends and returns empty-handed.

Every time I come back, I will bring back several calligraphy and painting works.

Not only that, many things were solved silently during Wu Xinping's visit to friends.

For example, when Lao Yangtou went to teach at the Department of Architecture of Tsinghua University, when Wu Xinping was visiting friends, he mentioned in passing that he knew the descendants of Shishi Lei. The Department of Architecture has added a lot of color.

Wu Xinping said something casually, but the person he was talking to was the head of the Department of Architecture, so it was different.

Not only did Wu Xinping have a meal of Quanjude Roast Duck, but Wu Xinping also took away several calligraphy and painting works.

As a special matter, Lao Yangtou was hired as a visiting professor by the Department of Ancient Architecture of Tsinghua University the next day.

The letter of appointment was sent directly to Baylor Mansion in Shichahai.

Knowing that the Baylor Mansion is being rebuilt here, Wu Liangyong is so excited.

Discuss directly with Lao Yangtou that this place should be used as a teaching point of the Department of Architecture.

Let students from the Department of Architecture of Tsinghua University come here to teach on-site.

Old Yang didn't dare to call the shots, so he asked Zhang Junping for instructions before agreeing to use Baylor Mansion as a teaching site.

Of course, it is not without benefits. The advantage is some scarce building materials, because this place has become a teaching site for the Department of Architecture of Tsinghua University, which has been resolved.

"Old Lu, how are you preparing for the reception of artists?" Zhang Junping asked with a smile.

"It's almost there! I specially selected forty interns who are handsome and extroverted, and conducted surprise training.

There should be no problem. " Lu Guozhong said with a smile.

"Old Lu, there should be no problems, this is the first time our art company organizes such a large event, we must ensure that there will be no problems.

Otherwise, our art company will be ashamed and embarrassing. "Zhang Junping solemnly reminded.

"Manager, don't worry! I specially invited the lobby manager of BJ Hotel to give me training.

Reception at this moment, they are very professional. "Lu Guozhong said confidently.

"That's good! I'm still very relieved of your work, Old Lu!" Zhang Junping nodded with a smile.

Facts proved that Zhang Junping was not mistaken, Lu Guozhong was indeed a good material to be the office director.

Art company now, if you want to say which department is the busiest, it is undoubtedly the office.

The office is the chief logistics manager of the art company, and everything inside and outside cannot be done without the cooperation of the office.

However, Lu Guozhong arranged everything in an orderly manner without haste.

"Thank you manager for your trust!" Lu Guozhong showed a humble smile on his face.

The next night, Zhang Junping brought Chen Lijun and three people to Zhiweizhai early.

"Mom, open me a room in the backyard." Zhang Junping walked to the bar and said to Zhang's mother.

"How many people?"

"Not sure yet, let's open the room with 12 people." Zhang Junping thought for a while and said.

Yang Shankui did not say how many people came, but only introduced a few seniors in the carving circle.

"Go to the biggest private room! Your squad leader just called to book the last 12 people room."

The private rooms in the backyard are basically large private rooms, ranging from ten to twelve people, and the largest one is eighteen people.

"That's all right!

The squad leader will come over for dinner later?Just in time, I need to talk to him," Zhang Junping said with a smile.

"In a while, Director Yang and the others will come over, and you have someone lead them there." After Zhang Junping explained, he took Chen Lijun and the three of them into the private room.

As soon as I entered the private room, a waiter came in immediately and asked what tea I wanted.

Zhang Junping ordered a pot of jasmine tea.

After the waiter went out, Song Heping said with a smile, "As expected of the young master, the quality of service here is different, rushing in to serve your young master."

"Sister Song, you are wrong. Except for this private room, we have taken up a little bit of space, and everything else is normal." Zhang Junping sat on the sofa and said with a smile: "The private rooms in the backyard have a private room. Set of sofas and coffee tables.

It allows guests to sit more comfortably on the sofa drinking tea and chatting while waiting.

"The second and third floors include private rooms in the backyard, and each private room has a full-time waiter.

Because the backyard is dedicated to receiving leaders, each private room is equipped with two waiters, one male and one female. "

"With so many waiters! I thought it was because you are the young boss, so you are given special treatment!" Song Heping laughed.

In this day and age, there is no such thing as a private room with one waiter, except for BJ's Restaurant, let alone two waiters.

"What do you think? Why is Zhiweizhai's business so popular? In addition to the really good taste, it depends on the quality of service.

I dare say that in the entire BJ city, there is no restaurant with better service quality than mine. Zhang Junping smiled confidently.

At this time, the waiter came in with a teapot and poured tea for the four of them.

Zhang Junping took a sip from his teacup and said with a smile: "Restaurants and shops were called Qinxing in the past, what is Qinxing? It depends on your hard work to make money.

Now, the situation in our country is very abnormal.

When I pay to eat at your restaurant, it still depends on your face. This kind of abnormal situation can only happen in special times.

In the future, changes will inevitably occur.

I'm not boasting, our BJ's painting store, as well as the galleries and art stores to be opened in the future, should learn from Zhiweizhai in terms of service. "

"Manager, the situation in our painting shop is pretty good, because we are only in contact with those artists, so everyone's attitude is still very enthusiastic." Chen Lijun smiled, and she has the most say in this regard.

Because all the people I came into contact with were artists, so everyone had a good attitude. No matter how I heard this, I felt awkward.

But this is the phenomenon of this era.

The four of them drank tea and chatted. After waiting for about half an hour, Yang Shankui came in from the outside, "Sorry, I'm late."

"No, it's because I arrived a little earlier! I'm treating guests today, but there's no reason to keep them waiting." Zhang Junping smiled and let Yang Shankui sit on the sofa.

"Brother Yang, why are you alone? Where are the master sculptors you mentioned?" Seeing Yang Shankui coming in alone, Zhang Junping asked curiously.

"They're coming soon. After all, they have to wait until after get off work before riding here. It's normal to take a little slower." Yang Shankui explained.

"Then let's go out and pick it up?" Zhang Junping didn't know who the other party was, so he could only look at Yang Shankui to ask for his opinion.

"No need! We're old friends now, there's no need to do those silly things, let's just wait in the room." Yang Shankui shook his head and smiled.

After a while, an old man with gray hair and glasses pushed the door in under the guidance of the waiter.

"Brother, let me introduce you, this is Mr. An Qing Xiangan, the ivory carving master of our BJ Ivory Art Factory.

Mr. An and I were friends in the past years, and I stole a lot of woodcarving lessons from Mr. An. Seeing the old man coming in, Yang Shankui stood up with a smile, shook hands with him, and introduced to Zhang Junping.

"Hello, Mr. An!" Zhang Junping hastily reached out his hand to shake the other party's hand.

"This is the manager of our BJ Art Company, my brother Zhang Junping.

Although my brother is young, he is already a senior cadre, and his attainments in calligraphy and painting are very high, no worse than the older generation of artists. "Yang Shankui introduced Zhang Junping to An Qingxiang again.

"Hello, Manager Zhang is really young and promising!" An Qingxiang shook hands with Zhang Junping politely.

"Mr. An is over the top! These three are my company's colleagues, the director of the business development department, Chen Lijun, the chief of the financial section, Song Heping, and the head of the carving team, Niu Wensheng." Zhang Junping said politely, and introduced Chen Lijun to An Qingxiang. .

Another handshake.

It could be seen that An Qingxiang was not very used to such occasions, and was somewhat reserved.

Fortunately, just after the introduction, seven or eight people came in one after another.

They are all guests invited by Yang Shankui, and the youngest of these guests is more than 50 years old. No wonder Yang Shankui said that he is a senior in the sculpture circle.

After another introduction, the host and guest were seated separately.

Zhang Junping sat at the main seat, Yang Shankui was the deputy guest of honor, and gave up the position of the guest of honor to a burly old man who was more than 60 years old.

The old man Yang Shankui just introduced Liu Deying, the technical director of BJ Jade Factory and one of the four masters of Beiyu, a very famous veteran craftsman in the BJ arts and crafts circle.

In terms of reputation, they are even higher than Wu Xinping and Wu Guanzhong.

Zhang Junping did not expect that Yang Shankui would invite him over.

What was even more unexpected was that Niu Wensheng would know each other.

As soon as they met, Niu Wensheng respectfully stepped forward and bowed.

After the introduction, I found out that Liu Deying and Lao Hu had a very good relationship.

Fortunately, the apprentices of two people have to hold the disciple ceremony when they meet each other.

With this relationship, the atmosphere of the banquet was much more relaxed.

The waiter came in to order, but everyone refused to order.

Zhang Junping asked, and asked the waiter to bring up all the signature dishes in the store if there were no taboos.

They are all old BJ people, and they all have a high degree of acceptance of Lu cuisine.

In my own store, there are still some preferential treatment, and the dishes are served faster.

Zhang Junping didn't say what his purpose was at the beginning, but he just chatted about some sculptures while eating vegetables.

This also reflects Zhang Junping's advantages.

He has hundreds of thousands of books in his mind, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he has extensive knowledge and strong knowledge.

The origin, development, and even the inheritance of jade carvings made in Beijing are all very precious.

It is clearer than all the descendants of Beiyu present here.

When it comes to carving skills, Zhang Junping is no stranger. Some carving skills that have disappeared in history have also been mentioned one by one by Zhang Junping.

This made Liu Deying, An Qingxiang and others very enjoyable to listen to, and felt that the trip was worthwhile.

Some carving techniques that Zhang Junping casually mentioned inspired them a lot.

Everyone who looked down upon Zhang Junping because he was young, put away their contempt one after another, and started to look at it squarely.

After drinking for three rounds, Zhang Junping expressed his purpose with the cooperation of Yang Shankui.

"Everyone is an old-timer in the sculpture industry, an old craftsman.

The purpose of inviting everyone to come today is very simple, that is, to help us craftsmen gain a higher social status and live a more prosperous life. "For these artisans who rely on their craftsmanship for their livelihood, Zhang Junping did not say those high-sounding words, but said in a down-to-earth manner.