Ding Shilei told the truth, but he couldn't make up his mind whether to go to Master Zhao's place.

That’s why I didn’t answer Gawain directly.

Gao Wen probably understood what Ding Shilei meant and made the decision for him.

"Since we are short of training, you can practice by making furniture for the villagers. Why don't you just tell Master Zhao directly when you return the tools?"

Gao Wen did not let Ding Shilei continue to work under Master Zhao.

This is not because they are crossing the river and burning bridges, being ungrateful, etc. In the beginning, when Ding Shilei went to Master Zhao, everyone understood it tacitly.

Presumably, Master Zhao also knows.

Ding Shilei understood what Gao Wen meant and nodded.

The next day, Ding Shilei first went to Master Zhao to return the tools, and then went to buy new ones.

"Done?" Master Zhao put out the cigarette in his hand and asked casually after seeing Ding Shilei put away the tools.

"Well, it's done." Ding Shilei stood in front of Master Zhao and responded seriously.

Master Zhao looked at the serious Ding Shilei and asked, "How is your craftsmanship?"

"good."

"If you don't do well, don't call yourself my apprentice in the future." Master Zhao suddenly said sternly.

At first, Master Zhao wanted to find a helper, but now he really regards Ding Shilei as his apprentice.

Ding Shilei nodded heavily and said "Yeah".

Master Zhao smiled with satisfaction, and then scolded him angrily: "If you have anything to do, just say it, a grown man is always nagging."

He had long seen the sad look on Ding Shilei's face, as if he was worried.

At this time, Master Zhao had roughly guessed something in his mind.

Ding Shilei then said quietly: "Master, someone in our village asked me to make furniture."

"This is a good thing. You are now a disciple. You are worthy of being my apprentice." Master Zhao looked at Ding Shilei with a look of pride and disgust.

Ding Shilei hesitated and said: "Master, I may not come to your place in the future."

He finally said it.

Master Zhao laughed twice, "That's great, you finally left."

As soon as he finished speaking, the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

Ding Shilei knew that Master Zhao didn't want to drive him away, he just didn't want him to be a burden.

Master Zhao also realized that he had overacted and averted his eyes in embarrassment.

He cleared his throat, looked directly at Ding Shilei and said, "Xiao Ding, let me give you two final instructions."

Ding Shilei nodded with red eyes.

"Your craft is perfected, but you can't slack off.

If you don't want to lose this skill, you need to practice it regularly.

This way, your skills will not deteriorate and you will be accountable to your employer, you know?"

Ding Shilei nodded, indicating that he had taken note of it.

"In terms of craftsmanship, I know you will be fine.

But you also have to correct your mentality, and no matter who you are, you have to do well for others."

Ding Shilei nodded again.

Master Zhao continued: "Last point, don't ask for high prices. No matter how good your craftsmanship is, there will be fewer people looking for you."

"I understand, master." Ding Shilei silently remembered it in his heart.

Instead, Master Zhao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Just listen to me. I'm just talking nonsense. If you don't want to hear it, then don't listen."

Master Zhao was also afraid that he would bore Ding Shilei by talking too much.

Ding Shilei hurriedly retorted: "Master, I am willing to listen. I know you are doing it for my own good."

Hearing this, Master Zhao smiled happily, and couldn't help it anymore, his eyes turned red.
Chapter completed!