Chapter 293 Selecting Gold Jewelry Styles
"The old man's technique is quite powerful."
Chen Jianye looked secretly surprised and gave a compliment.
He didn't expect that by the 1960s, the methods of making money in Beijing had already become quite sophisticated.
"It was handed down from my ancestors. It's barely enough for me to make a living."
Old Hong grinned, revealing a row of yellow teeth.
"Don't be fooled by Old Hong's unsightly appearance. His family has worked in the manufacturing bureau for three generations."
Qiu Jibin gave a rare compliment.
The Manufacturing Bureau was a department that specialized in making utensils for the high-ranking officials in the palace.
For example, porcelain, jade, gold and silver jewelry and so on.
The craftsmen who could enter the manufacturing bureau were not only the best in the world in terms of skills, but could also be called great craftsmen.
"Most of my family's craftsmanship has been lost, and it's even worse in my hands. I feel ashamed of my ancestors."
Old Hong smiled.
"If the size and style of the jewelry is confirmed, how much will it cost?"
Chen Jianye asked.
"It's 30 cents just to check the quality. If you mine gold here, the fee for checking the quality will be waived."
"Fifty cents for a piece of gold jewelry, and so on."
"If you encounter a very complicated pattern or style, the maximum labor fee for each piece is one yuan."
Old Hong gave a very clear and concise introduction.
Chen Jianye pondered it in his mind and felt that the price was not expensive.
Making gold jewelry is indeed a technical job.
Even in later times, gold costs 5 yuan per gram, and the labor cost is yuan per gram, which is almost %.
Lao Hongtou charges fifty cents for a piece of jewelry, which is a pretty reasonable price.
"Jianye, although I recommended Lao Hongtou to you, it is up to you to decide whether to use him to make money."
"If you don't need it, give him thirty cents and we'll go to the next one."
Qiu Jibin said.
Most people cannot say such things, mainly because they care about their face.
But Qiu Jibin is a trader, and for this job, face doesn't matter to him.
"Uncle Hong, can I see the gold jewelry you bought earlier?"
Chen Jianye asked.
"no problem."
Old Hong opened a drawer and opened the notebook.
Each page features a pattern of gold jewelry.
There are bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, etc. The paintings are lifelike, as if the real gold jewelry is right in front of you.
"I trust Uncle Hong's craftsmanship."
"I wonder if I can take the brochure back and show it to my wife so she can decide on the style."
Chen Jianye made a request.
At the same time, the decision was made to mine gold here with Lao Hongtou.
After all, my ancestors for two generations were top craftsmen in the manufacturing bureau. Even if most of their skills have been lost, the products they made are definitely guaranteed.
Better than the manufacturing process of small households.
"There are other brochures. Once you've chosen the style, you need to return it to me."
Old Hong bent down and took out another booklet.
It was much thinner than the one he had just taken out.
There are also many gold jewelry styles painted on it.
Chen Jianye flipped through a few pages. Although there were not as many styles as before, they were enough.
Finally, Lao Hongtou weighed the token.
The total weight was 42 grams, which was slightly more than Chen Jianye had initially estimated.
Chen Jianye took the token, gave Lao Hong a one-dollar deposit, signed the agreement and left.
The three of them left the bungalow, and Chen Jianye invited Qiu Jibin and Yang Haoming to his home for dinner.
This time he reaped a great deal.
Gold is just one of them, more important is the Listening to the Zither painting by Emperor Huizong of Song.
The two friends accompanied him throughout the whole process, and Chen Jianye wanted to treat them to a meal as a reward.
Qiu Jibin and Yang Haoming waved their hands repeatedly.
Said he still had things to do.
The three of them went back to their homes.
When Chen Jianye returned home, Ran Qiuye had already picked the vegetables and was sitting at the dining table preparing lessons.
"came back."
Seeing Chen Jianye coming back, Ran Qiuye stood up and fetched water for Chen Jianye to wash his face.
"Here, let me show you something rare."
Chen Jianye took out a token from the cloth bag and handed it over.
"What is this? Why is it curled?"
Ran Qiuye took the token with a confused look on his face.
"Gold. A large piece of gold."
"Let me show you this, too. What kind of jewelry do you like? Check out the styles yourself. When you're done, tell me."
Chen Jianye took out the booklet given by Old Hongtou.
"Ah? Such a big piece of gold?"
"Oh my god, what are you doing out there?"
Ran Qiuye took the booklet, somewhat incredulous.
"If you don't like it, I can make jewelry for your mother and Aunt Wang."
Chen Jianye did not explain.
"I like it. Who said I don't like it?"
Ran Qiuye hurriedly returned to the dining table with the golden token and booklet.
Opening the booklet, she selected carefully with great joy.
Chen Jianye rested for a while and went to the stove to cook.
After dinner, Ran Qiuye was still choosing various styles.
Put your hands on the booklet and make various gestures.
Chen Jianye watched with secret laughter.
Let Ran Qiuye choose for herself.
Perhaps it is instinctive for girls to like gold.
By seven o'clock in the evening, Ran Qiuye was still choosing.
"Have you chosen yet?"
Chen Jianye stood behind Ran Qiuye with his hand on her shoulder.
"I've chosen, but there are still two pieces of jewelry I can't decide on. Can you help me take a look?"
Ran Qiuye flipped through the booklet, which showed three ring styles.
"Each ring weighs only three or four grams. The three rings combined weigh no more than fifteen grams."
Chen Jianye took a few glances and said proudly.
"What about earrings? I have two pairs that I like."
Ran Qiuye said again with a smile on his face.
"Beat them all. Beat them all."
Chen Jianye replied.
"I like both the bracelet and the necklace. The small round beads look beautiful when worn."
Ran Qiuye said.
"All the styles you picked out weigh about 30 grams in total."
"There are more than ten grams left. I can make a ring for your mother and Aunt Wang."
"As they get older, their rings need to be bigger to look more wealthy."
Chen Jianye said with a smile.
"Ah."
Ran Qiuye nodded.
Buying a piece of gold jewelry for her mother is also her filial piety as a daughter.
"Please choose the styles for them and then summarize them for me."
Chen Jianye said.
Ran Qiuye started to pick busily again.
Chen Jianye took out a book on benchwork and read quietly.
After Ran Qiuye finished selecting various styles, Chen Jianye closed the book and carried her back to bed.
As newlyweds, they are naturally busy making babies.
Having a child early is the common expectation of the elders on both sides.
Chen Jianye is not afraid of hardship or fatigue and works hard.
The next day, after get off work, Chen Jianye and Ran Qiuye rode their bikes back to her parents' home.
Ran Dinghong and Lu Qiang have become accustomed to the young couple's return.
The hospitality that never started again.
The return of Chen Jianye and Ran Qiuye simply added two more pairs of chopsticks to the house.
"Mom, Jianye said he would give you a gold ring."
"Measure your fingers for me."
Ran Qiuye said.
"Hey, I'm old now, what kind of ring do you want? Make one for yourself."
Lu Qiang covered her mouth and laughed.
“I hit three.”
Ran Qiuye was all smiles.
"Mom, just follow Qiuye's instructions."
Chen Jianye persuaded.
"Well, you guys just love to spend money recklessly."
Lu Qiang seemed a little unhappy, but the smile on her face betrayed her true thoughts.
The next day, Chen Jianye took Ran Qiuye to Mei's house for dinner again.
I also measured Aunt Wang's fingers.
Waiting for another holiday.
Chen Jianye came to Lao Hongtou's house with the booklet and the corresponding size data.