pappabearbooks Chapter 539: Talent introduction, business expanded again!
Chapter 539: Talent introduction, business expanded again!
Xu Yi looked a little embarrassed and laughed: "I definitely can't do it temporarily, but I did bring out a small thing that I usually make today."
He took out a wooden hairpin from his bag.
Lin Ran had read in a book that the hairpin in front of him was the most typical Khitan style headdress.
Moreover, they dug out an identical one from the princess's tomb.
It's just a headdress made of amber pearls. Two thin gold wires of the same length are twisted into a long ring, and the pearls are strung into two strings. There are amber dragon-shaped ornaments at both ends. Under the ornaments, hanging fine gold Gold ornaments composed of three consecutive silk pieces.
The wooden hairpin in front of me looks much simpler. What hangs below is not amber, but like glass marbles.
"This kind of jewelry is called Mu Xiaoyao, and it is particularly popular among middle-aged and elderly women in our tribe." Xu Yi said sheepishly, "Young girls don't like such cheap jewelry, they prefer small gold and silver jewelry. "
Lin Ran immediately decided that what their workshop needs now is talents.
Khitan culture is also a part of Chinese culture, and the Song Dynasty Pavilion is also one of his main focuses.
"Brother Xu, do you mind working in the factory?"
"Factory?" Xu Yi shook his head and said, "I thought about joining a factory before, but I was rejected by the recruiters. They thought I was too thin and couldn't bear the life of working two shifts."
This sentence made Lin Ran laugh: "Don't worry, although we are also a factory, we do not work shifts, but regular 856."
"856?" This new term interested everyone. Liu Jingfeng moved his hand and asked curiously, "Brother Lin, what does 856 mean?"
"It means that I go to work at 8 a.m. and get off work at 5 p.m., working six days a week, and the remaining day can be arranged freely without having to work every day." Lin Ran explained.
Labor Day has just been introduced now, and most jobs are not formal yet. There are basically no holidays. If you want a holiday, you have to apply for it yourself.
Units that have strict commuting times are usually good units, and only college students and children of powerful families can go there.
"What's the specific job content?" Xu Yi was very interested in this job, but he didn't know if he was qualified for it.
Because my health was not very good, I was rejected from several previous jobs.
Lin Ran can completely guarantee this.
He was about to expand the categories of his craft store, and Xu Yi knew how to make decorations out of wood, which almost made up for their shortcomings.
So he assured me, "Don't worry, you can definitely do this job, but the specific salary and work content will have to be decided at the workshop."
Hearing that he had a job, Xu Yi picked up his backpack and prepared to follow Lin Ran without saying a word.
After saying goodbye to Liu Jingfeng and Xu Ning, Lin Ran hailed a taxi and took Xu Yi to the workshop.
Having just completed a large order, Wei Chengbin began to research new ceramic categories non-stop.
But when he saw Lin Ran ushering someone in, he was a little shocked.
We just fired one person a few days ago, why did you bring someone in again today?
Wei Chengbin asked in a low voice: "Mr. Lin, who is this?"
"This is a friend of mine who has done research on wood carving. Aren't we broadening our categories now? Maybe he can help us."
Lin Ran then told Wei Chengbin about Xu Yi's abilities.
Wei Chengbin finally felt relieved. As long as he was not the unlearned and arrogant guy before, his workshop was now in the midst of a crowd, so of course he would not refuse.
However, there was no wood in their workshop. Wei Chengbin asked worriedly: "Mr. Xu, if you want to make wood carvings, do you have any requirements for wood?"
"No, any wood will do. However, oak is generally chosen to prevent insects and improve fragrance. If not, ordinary pine will also work." Xu Yi replied.
Wei Chengbin quickly put down his work and hurried out of the office.
"What's wrong with him?" Xu Yi asked worriedly.
Lin Ran guessed that he was going to arrange work, so he smiled and asked Xu Yi to sit inside and wait with him.
Half an hour later, Wei Chengbin came back with a small piece of wood.
"This is the pine wood I commissioned the villagers to cut. Can you see if it can be used?" Wei Chengbin was out of breath and seemed to have run back.
His look amused Lin Ran: "Haha, wood carving doesn't happen overnight, why are you in such a hurry?"
"I'm not worried. Mr. Xu has nothing to do here. Will you feel bored?" Wei Chengbin took a breath and continued, "We have prepared some wood carving tools before. If they are not complete, you can inform Li Yuanhao and he will Responsible for procurement."
Xu Yi couldn't help but feel flattered by being so valued, and said quickly: "It doesn't matter. As long as I have wood and a carving knife, I can do the work. But as Mr. Lin said, carving takes time. I don't know if you are in a hurry to see it." Finished product?"
"No rush, take your time."
Their conversation reassured Lin Ran. They were both skilled but not good at communicating with others, so they might get along well.
After getting the tools and materials, Xu Yi found a desk in the research room, sat down and started working.
It was already four o'clock in the afternoon, and work started that day. Lin Ran explained: "Let's calculate his salary today."
In fact, the basic salary is not much. The income of their workers mainly depends on the sales of the handicrafts they produce.
Wei Chengbin is also responsible for salary and other arrangements. I believe that his experience during this period will enable him to give a suitable price.
"Wei Chengbin, I'll leave the rest to you. Thank you for your hard work."
"Mr. Lin, why are you so polite? I would like to thank you for bringing in talents to the workshop. Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to complete the work."
“Race is important, but quality is even more important.”
Lin Ran stood up and was about to leave. He turned back and glanced at Xu Yi. He was sitting on a stool with a focused expression on his face and was cutting around the tree trunk with a knife.
It seems like he likes this job.
The reason why he was kept here was not only to repay Xu Yi for translating Khitan scrolls for him, but also because he also inherited Khitan craftsmanship.
Lin Ran has never seen an imitation of the hairpin made of wood except in museums. People may not like it based on today's aesthetics, but...
After all, aesthetics can be achieved through brainwashing.
When the TV commercial comes out, he has money for marketing and hires a few celebrities to flash themselves in front of the camera. Are he still worried that his handicrafts will not be sold?
Lin Ran felt that there must be money to be made from wooden hairpins, and just by using the name of the Khitan royal family, it was worth his gamble.
Finally finishing everything, Lin Ran breathed a sigh of relief.
Tonight, I will finish writing the plan, and then, before the Chinese New Year, I will take my family to Sichuan!