Chapter 79

Liu Liu Limin’s father said: “That’s right, Liu Limin, one must have a conscience, this master of yours is really something.”

Liu Liu Limin said: “Master is good to me, I know it, I will definitely be filial to Master.”

Liu Liu Limin’s uncle said with envy: “Liu Limin is lucky, following a good master.”

“How long has it been and he’s already learned so well.”

“The dishes he makes are tasty, opening a small restaurant wouldn’t be a problem.”

Liu Liu Limin’s father said happily: “This is all thanks to Old Third, who spent effort and energy to find a good path for Liu Limin.”

Director Liu said: “Big brother, why are we brothers being so polite.”

“Liu Limin is my own nephew, isn’t it right for me to take care of him.”

“And, this is also Liu Limin’s good fortune, meeting a good teacher like Cao Cao Weiguo.”

The great masters in the culinary world all came from being apprentices.

Most of them “suffered through being a daughter-in-law to become a mother-in-law.”

They wouldn’t “cheaply” let apprentices learn their skills.

The common saying is “teach the apprentice, starve the master.”

In teaching three steps, one must always keep one, always keep a trick up one’s sleeve.

Many apprentices follow their masters for three or five years and don’t necessarily learn real skills.

How many can be like Liu Liu Limin, meeting a master like Cao Cao Weiguo.

It’s not necessarily teaching everything, but it’s definitely not stingy with guidance.

Without Cao Cao Weiguo’s dedicated teaching, it would be impossible for Liu Liu Limin to have such impressive culinary skills so quickly.

Everyone’s eyes are sharp!

Sincerity or pretense can’t fool people!

Baochao Alley

Cao Cao Weiguo carried two fish in one hand and eggs in the other, attracting attention as he walked into the courtyard.

Just these things were definitely considered a big gift in this era.

Good things that one’s own family couldn’t bear to buy on weekdays.

“Cao Weiguo is here to see your master again!”

“Those two fish are really big!”

“The eggs must be five or six jin!”

“Old Chen really took in a good apprentice!”

“This Cao Cao Weiguo is really wealthy!”

“I heard he’s already become a director at the steel rolling mill.”

“Cao Weiguo, come sit at our house when you have time.”

The residents in the courtyard were envious, and many people whispered with jealousy.

“Aunt Chen’s complexion is getting better and better.”

“Aunt Xie.”

“I’ll go see Master first.”

Cao Cao Weiguo greeted them familiarly and walked into the back courtyard with the things.

“Master!”

Arriving at the back courtyard, Cao Cao Weiguo shouted directly.

Even if he knew someone was home, he couldn’t just push the door and enter.

“Cao Weiguo is here.”

Hearing the shout, Chen Chen Baoshu’s eldest daughter-in-law, Sun Dan, hurried out to welcome him.

“Cao Weiguo, come in!”

“You say you’re coming, why bring so many things.”

Sun Dan was an intellectual, an art teacher at a normal university, and naturally carried a scholarly air.

“Cao Weiguo is here.”

Holding a rag and wearing glasses, Chen Bin smiled.

“Master!”

“Brother Chen!”

Chen Chen Baoshu glanced at the fish and eggs in Sun Dan’s hands: “You’re a married man now, you need to change your bad habit of being extravagant.”

Cao Cao Weiguo laughed: “Master, this is a little bit of my heart as an apprentice. Besides, the fish were caught by me at Beihai, and it didn’t cost any money.”

Chen Chen Baoshu said: “I don’t lack this bite of food from you, keep it to nourish your wife’s body.”

Cao Cao Weiguo quickly laughed: “I’ll listen to Master, it won’t happen again, don’t criticize me anymore.”

Inside the room, Sun Dan enthusiastically served tea and water.

Chen Chen Baoshu asked about Cao Cao Weiguo’s recent situation with concern.

Chen Bin took out his latest completed ink painting from the room like a treasure.

And then was thoroughly disliked and scolded by Chen Chen Baoshu.

His eldest son didn’t inherit the culinary skills he was proud of, but instead went to learn painting.

This had always made Chen Chen Baoshu unhappy.

“Master, there are champions in every one of the 360 trades.”

Cao Cao Weiguo said: “Ink painting is our national painting, Brother Chen paints so well, he will definitely become a master in the future.”

Chen Chen Baoshu snorted with disdain: “Can’t eat it, can’t drink it, what’s the use.”

Chen Bin didn’t dare to talk back to his father, so he had to endure it with a wilted head.

Seeing this situation, Cao Cao Weiguo was also helpless.

Every family has its own difficulties.

“Brother Chen, you and sister-in-law are both in the calligraphy and painting world, do you know where to get paintings by Master Master Baishi, Master Beihong… and other masters.”

Cao Cao Weiguo wasn’t interested in calligraphy and painting, but he was interested in money.

If he could buy these masters’ works now, they would definitely be worth a lot in a few decades.

Chen Bin asked curiously: “You want to buy paintings?”

Cao Cao Weiguo said: “A leader likes to collect calligraphy and paintings, and I’m just catering to his preferences.”

Chen Bin thought for a while and said: “I do have a few friends who have some paintings, let’s go to the study and talk.”

Cao Cao Weiguo said happily: “That would be great.”

Chen Bin had received higher education, loved painting, and actively participated in various activities in the calligraphy and painting world.

Although he hadn’t produced any impressive works yet, he had made many like-minded friends.

As the saying goes, everyone has their own circle.

Thinking of the circle Chen Bin was in, Cao Cao Weiguo suddenly discovered a bright path to money.

The current calligraphy and painting market is sluggish, which is a rare and great buying opportunity.

Buy low, sell high!

The profit contained in this is very large.

He doesn’t lack money in his hands now, and he doesn’t have too many expenses.

Instead of holding onto it and letting it depreciate, it’s better to buy a large amount of calligraphy, painting, and antiques.

Gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times!

With economic development and the continuous improvement of people’s income and living standards, those antique calligraphy and paintings will become more and more valuable.

Chen Bin said: “Those friends of mine intend to sell the calligraphy and paintings in their homes, but they all need cash, and the asking price is not low.”

Cao Cao Weiguo said: “As long as they are authentic, the price is negotiable.”

Although Cao Cao Weiguo had already handed over his wages, his small treasury was still substantial.

Chen Bin teased: “Cao Weiguo has really become successful, so wealthy and imposing.”

Cao Cao Weiguo said: “Hey, I have no choice, to please the people above, I have to spend money.”

Chen Bin sighed: “In that case, you don’t have it easy either.”