Fisherman Fubao made his fortune by fishing

Li Yuer praised generously: "You did a great job, better than I thought!"

Mu Ren Zhang just nodded lightly.

Li Yuer asked Li Erlang to take out the whale bone, open the cloth wrapped around it, and show it to the wooden man Zhang.

Wooden Man Zhang took the white and solid whale bone and immediately began to study it with great interest. This was the first time he was asked to carve on a bone.

Li Yuer took out a piece of paper. This was the paper she asked from Zhao, and it was the paper Cai Junyi used to practice calligraphy.

She didn't know how to write with a brush, so she went to the kitchen and burned a branch, and then used it to draw after it carbonized.

She referred to modern design drawings, and I don’t know if Mu Ren Zhang understood them.

She handed the blueprint to Zhang the Wooden Man and said, "This is the pattern I designed. Can you see if it can be carved?"

Mu Ren Zhang took the drawing and was shocked. This was the first time he had seen such a drawing. It had clear black and white lines and detailed carvings painted with special pigments. It was very complete, with the front and back clearly visible. The patterns on it were very clear, and there were also disassembly diagrams of the enlarged patterns next to it, which were very detailed.

"Good! This is a great picture!"

Mu Ren Zhang said with satisfaction: "It can be done."

Li Yu'er was still waiting for him to ask about something he didn't understand, when he saw Zhang the Wooden Man holding the whale tooth carefully and walking into the house with the blueprint.

After walking a few steps, he stopped again, turned around and said, "The remaining cart is ready. It's over there. You can push it away by yourselves."

The carpenter pointed to a house without a door in the yard, where there were many carpentry works, one of which was a wheelbarrow.

Li Yuer hurried forward to pay the balance of the cart, otherwise Mu Ren Zhang would leave. It was agreed that the design of the cane would offset the wages for the whale tooth carving, but the money for the cart still had to be paid.

Wooden Man Zhang put the silver and money into his pocket without a care in the world, and walked away happily holding the whale tooth.

Li Laoer went over, pushed it and tried it, then checked it again.

"No problem, this master's craftsmanship is good!"

The two men pushed the cart back out onto the street.

Li Yuer remembered that the pearl earrings she had ordered at Linglongfang should be ready for pick-up, so she went to Linglongfang again.

As luck would have it, I ran into the woman in red whom I met last time at Liuji Buzhuan.

This time, the woman was accompanied by a fat and big-eared young man, who was adorned with sachets, jade pendants and other things, making her look so dazzled that she seemed vulgar.

In the middle of winter, he was still holding a folding fan in his hand and fanning himself. It was obvious that he was seeking fame and reputation.

Li Yu'er originally wanted to stay away from these two people to avoid getting into trouble, but when she accidentally heard the three words "Cai Junyi", she stopped again.

Li Erlang saw that Li Yu'er was not moving, so he gently pushed her from behind, "Yu Bao'er, what's wrong? Do you know them?"

Obviously, Li Erlang had forgotten the woman in red who was at the Liuji Buzhu that day.

Li Yuer made a gesture to keep quiet, put on a headscarf, and pulled Li Erlang aside.

The place where they were hiding happened to be a corner of a display case that was very close to the two people. They could hear each other talking but would not be seen. Next to the corner was the stairs leading to the second floor.

The woman in red: "Sir, I can assure you that as long as she hears about Cai Junyi, she will definitely go. You just need to spread the news and then..."

When they talked about the key points, their voices became lower and lower, and Li Yuer and the others could no longer hear them.

After saying this, the Fat Pig Prince seemed very happy and packed up all the jewelry that the woman in red had picked out.

After the two men walked away, Li Yuer and the other person came out from the corner.

Fortunately, there were many people in the store today, and the waiter had no time to pay attention to their strange behavior.

They waited for a long time before the waiter was free to entertain them.

Li Yuer took out the list of custom-made jewelry and the other party checked it.

"Yes, please wait a moment, I will get it for you."

After getting the jewelry, the clerk asked Li Yuer and the other man to check it. Li Erlang took the opportunity to slip away to the men's jewelry counter nearby, so Li Yuer had to check it herself.

At first glance, the overall workmanship and design of the jewelry were very textured, and Li Yuer was almost satisfied.

The four silver hairpins were made of the same material and designed in the same style, except for the flower bases inlaid with pearls. She had chosen chrysanthemums for her grandmother, which represented wealth, health and longevity; orchids for her aunt, which represented virtue and kindness; plum blossoms for her mother, which represented elegance and loyalty; and lilacs for Mei'er, which represented purity, beauty and tenacity. She herself was still young and did not need them.

After checking that everything was correct, Li Yuer paid the balance with satisfaction and asked the waiter to help pack it.

Li Erlang took a fancy to a white jade belt, but it was a bit expensive, costing one or two taels of silver.

He wanted to buy it but was a little hesitant. The guy next to him kept praising Li Erlang, saying how noble he was and how handsome and heroic he looked with the belt on.

Li Erlang felt a little dizzy after hearing what he said and wanted the belt even more.

It is understandable that young people pursue beautiful things.

But the Li family’s current conditions are not very affluent, and there are still many places to spend money. After all, the Li family’s foundation is too thin.

There is a saying that goes, "A lean camel is bigger than a horse." On the contrary, "You can't make a fat man in one bite." This saying is also very suitable for family background. If a wealthy family wants to fall into decline, it will not happen overnight. And if a family like the Li family wants to live a good life starting from scratch, it will not be achieved overnight.

A family's strength comes from many factors, such as money, power, connections, and the personal achievements of family members. For a family to live a good life, it cannot rely solely on money. Having money is not enough. One must also have the power to keep the money, ways to keep making money, and a foundation of connections with stakeholders.

Otherwise, there are many nouveau riche who suddenly get an unexpected windfall. If they do nothing and live off their savings, their money will eventually run out. If someone covets your wealth and you don't have enough power to protect it, your wealth will be taken away by others. If you have a calculating relative, even if you don't have any means, your money may be taken away by others.

At this moment, it is not appropriate for the Li family to be too ostentatious.

The Li family still has a long way to go on the road to wealth. Li Yuer hopes that the Li family can become truly wealthy people: rich in family affection, wealth, love, strength, and basic character and ability.

Li Erlang, who was undecided, finally decided to seek Li Yuer's advice.

Li Yuer could see the passion and desire in his eyes. If she directly advised him not to buy it, even if he didn't buy it in the end, he would still feel unhappy.

It is hard to say how this unpleasantness will turn out in the future.

In his previous life, Li Yuer himself had encountered many similar temptations.

Many young people who have never been tempted end up on a path of crazy shopping and swiping their credit cards. After maxing out their cards, they resort to crazy online loans, borrowing from one pocket to pay for another. If they still can't stop, they can only borrow usury when they can't pay back the money, and then there will be no good outcome.

A very classic example is selling a kidney to buy a mobile phone.

So, Li Yuer first praised Li Erlang for his good taste: "This belt is very beautiful, and the jade pendant on the belt is also of good quality. It will definitely look good on Second Brother."

"Really? I think so too." Li Erlang was very happy to get Li Yuer's approval.

"But..." Li Yuer said with difficulty, and stopped halfway through the words.

"But what?" Li Erlang asked with a frown. He guessed that Li Yuer thought the belt was a bit expensive and wanted to persuade him not to buy it. If that was the case, then he decided to buy it.

Anyway, the oil lamp makes a lot of money and can be earned back quickly.