Chapter 265: Yun Can Pen Holder
“Sure, but when I operate, you’d better avoid it!”
She didn’t want to leak her technology before signing the contract!
“Alright!” Dong Wen felt a little disappointed inside. He still wanted to observe carefully how it was operated!
However, this thing was personally made by her, so it couldn’t be fake.
The God of War Prince Feng Qingcheng remained silent throughout, but his eyes said everything, his attitude said everything—he was doting and supportive toward that Xiao Xi!
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have boldly demanded that eighty percent share!
Li Xi’er calmly walked into their workshop for making glazed ware utensils. The others looked bewildered when they saw a stranger enter, but seeing the owner serving at the side and gesturing for them to stop their work and leave quickly, they left only one or two behind to listen to that young man’s instructions!
And that pretty boy, as soon as he came in, looked left and right!
Then he raised his tender white finger to point at their high-temperature softened glassware and asked about it.
He then asked one by one about the blowing tools, molds, their principles, and such things. The owner gestured for them to answer seriously!
Then those two were asked to leave, leaving only him to operate!
She looked around and took out from her bosom the pre-prepared iron oxide powder, and copper sheets that had been calcined and heated into copper oxide powder.
These were some raw materials she had asked Feng Qingcheng for that day to make a generator. She had taken a small piece that she had prepared by calcining in advance yesterday—only a little, but enough to make a sample!
She then poured them in separately and mixed them with the high-temperature softened glass. A magical scene occurred.
The iron oxide powder fused with the softened glazed material, producing brown, yellow, and red depending on the temperature. The copper oxide fused with the softened glazed material, undergoing chemical reactions at different temperatures to turn blue, green, and brown. This principle is that iron elements react chemically with silicon, sodium, and calcium in the glass.
Of course, to enhance the glass’s light transmittance and aesthetics, the amount of powder needs to be controlled. This was also her first time truly operating it herself. The powder she sprinkled according to her mental plan produced beautiful colors, which was already very good!
Next was shaping.
She looked at the molds—mostly for utensils. To make new styles like ornaments, pendants, beads, etc., new molds needed to be made. Also, blowing required skill; their blown vase was pretty good.
She knew she didn’t have the skill for blowing, so she skipped it. For now, she selected molds for three bowls and three cups on site—six different colors—and poured the softened glazed material into the molds to cool!
With the remaining bit of softened glazed material, she remembered the gift for Feng Qingcheng. Seeing a pen holder model nearby carved with carp and clouds, she had a sudden inspiration: why not make a glazed pen holder and give it to him as a gift!
These objects needed at least 2-3 hours to cool. With a mature cooling system, it wouldn’t take that long. She thought this was also an area for the Glazed Ware Company to improve!
After she finished operating, she was drenched in sweat all over. This room was steaming hot—not a place for humans! She had to admire the craftsmen working here!
Seeing no issues, she washed her hands and hurried out to breathe fresh air. At this time, she discovered her light bulb was also done; Feng Qingcheng was holding it in his hand, playing with and examining it!
Seeing her come out, his eyes relaxed: “How did it go?”
“Mm, just waiting for them to cool. Should be no problem!”
“That’s good!”
Dong Wen also hurriedly stood up, his eyes showing tension and anticipation!
He was especially afraid that these master and servant today had come to rob his Glazed Ware Company, yet he also anticipated that she could really make such rare treasures!
But he hadn’t expected that making this small light bulb was not simple either. He was glad the craftsman had made it, but he didn’t know what use she had for it or if it met her expectations?
Feng Qingcheng handed the light bulb to her. “Take a look. Is this the kind of light bulb you mentioned?”
Li Xi’er took it and examined it carefully, frowning slightly. It was a bit different from what she imagined: “Close enough, just a bit thicker than I imagined!”
Dong Wen’s face darkened again. This was already the thinnest craft they could currently manage. “This Xiao Xi young man, in my humble opinion, does the thickness make any difference? Moreover, how many glazed ware factories in Feng Lan Kingdom can make light bulbs of this material?”
Hmph! He wasn’t bragging—his Glazed Ware Company could make things that others might not be able to!
“No, no, because this is a light bulb, with other metal filaments inside. If it’s too thick, it will affect heat dissipation inside the light bulb, leading to filament burnout!”
“If it’s too thin, it’s prone to explosion. This is also something to note!” She remembered the best was between 0.5-1.5 millimeters!
Dong Wen listened in confusion. It seemed he was ignorant and inexperienced!
However, anyway, this was just a model of hers, not for continuous lighting. If really used, it couldn’t be too thick or too thin.
Next time they really made light bulbs, they could make such requirements to the master maker.
Taking the light bulb, Dong Wen said he had reserved a top restaurant to host them, regardless of how the business was handled—the hospitality must be there. But it was declined by Feng Qingcheng!
“Hey, earlier when this prince came in, I saw your Glazed Ware Company has a canteen. It’s just dinner time, and those workers are eating. Let’s casually eat here to pass the time!”
“Ah, how can that be?”
Too shabby—that would tarnish his reputation as the Glazed Ware King Dong Wen!
“No need to be polite. Our soldiers are campaigning outside; these foods are excellent!”
“Yes, yes, Your Highness truly cares for the people!”
In the intervening two hours, they ate something and wandered around, and it was about time.
When those several eye-blindingly shiny glazed ware utensils appeared before everyone, they were all stunned!
They had many expectations, but never imagined that cups and bowls could be so colorful, transparent, with brilliant and varied colors!
Making them impossible to put down. Where were these glazed cups or glazed bowls? Connoisseurs would know these should be treasured artworks!
“Your Highness, this Clouds cylinder is for you!”
Li Xi’er picked up the glazed pen holder and nodded satisfactorily. The sky-blue transparent cylinder body featured a pair of golden-yellow small carp swimming freely and vividly under the emerald-green lotus leaves, with transparent gray-brown clouds drifting across the sky-blue sky. She gave it to Feng Qingcheng and renamed it Clouds cylinder.
A brilliant smile appeared in Feng Qingcheng’s eyes. “Clouds cylinder? For this prince?”
“Mm, take a look. Wouldn’t this be great for your study to hold pens?”
“Good! This prince likes it very much.” Feng Qingcheng’s voice softened a bit. He looked at it again and again like a treasure and tucked it into his bosom. Dong Wen only glanced at it once and wasn’t satisfied yet, but the prince’s behavior seemed very strange to him.
“Boss Dong, about the business…” Li Xi’er said slowly.
She saw Dong Wen hesitating at this moment; actually, his heart was in extreme conflict!
His rational intuition told him he must cooperate, while another voice in his heart told him this was his ancestral family business—hand it over to others just like that?
He was reluctant, so reluctant!
“Heh! This, this, let this Second Brother think a bit more…”
Li Xi’er knew it would be like this. Reluctance was normal. She decided to add more fire for him!
“Boss Dong, to be honest, I actually know all about the raw materials for making glazed ware!”
“What?”
“Even a tiny bit more than you, like quartz sand… and stone…”
Dong Wen was shocked! Blood surged up and he nearly spat blood. If he hesitated any longer, the glass king would change hands! The factory would soon go bankrupt!
He seemed to understand why this servant was so favored by the God of War Prince!
Even he couldn’t help wanting to take him under his wing, but he was the prince’s man and had come to take a share of his!
However, this share he had to willingly give, and thinking of those colorful glazed wares, he was actually more than willing—extremely willing!
The contract negotiation that followed went unusually smoothly. Feng Qingcheng didn’t interject, just quietly watched them discuss the details and development plans!
After it was done, Li Xi’er and Feng Qingcheng walked shoulder to shoulder on the night streets. Those few samples from earlier had all been taken by Feng Qingcheng!
It made Dong Wen blow his beard and glare, but he was helpless. He had said he wanted to take them back for careful study and show his subordinates!
After much persuasion, he robbed back one piece!
At this time, Li Xi’er felt extremely happy and joyful. Why?
Because she didn’t feel restricted at all, even feeling like she could fully display her skills.
No need to hide in front of Feng Qingcheng—this was different from being at Li Sanmao’s home in Zhao Li Village!
For example, that piece of wasteland they bought had not been developed for so long. Wanting to open a bread shop, but unable to do so openly!
Without their suppression, restrictions, and oppression, she felt a thoroughly exhilarating freedom!
One could imagine: one side was oppression and restriction, the other was encouragement and support—of course the feelings were different.
