The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

Sour taste?

Brother Tang followed Tang Youyou's gaze and saw nothing except the night.

"Youyou, is your nose... too sensitive?" He scratched his head, looking puzzled.

Tang Youyou smiled mysteriously, "Brother, this is not an ordinary sour taste, this is... the fragrance of lemon!"

Tang Youyou was keenly aware of the undercurrents in the workshop, and she was not completely unaware of the whispers of the old craftsmen.

They felt that the inheritance mechanism she had come up with was just a flash in the pan and would disappear in the blink of an eye.

Some people even privately bet that within three months, this so-called "Glorious Era" skills inheritance plan would be stillborn.

These people think that Tang Youyou is just a lucky little widow, a little clever, but ultimately she is just a woman's opinion and will never achieve anything great.

"Hmph, what does she know about inheritance? It's nothing but nonsense!" An old craftsman with gray hair chewed tobacco and spat in disdain.

"I think this is just a trick she uses to win people's hearts!" another craftsman echoed.

However, Claire did not fly into a rage or rush to prove herself as they had expected.

Instead, she announced a decision with a smile at the workshop meeting the next day: "Dear masters, I heard that everyone has some... different opinions on the inheritance plan?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of several old craftsmen froze, like primary school students who were caught red-handed, wishing they could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

Tang Youyou didn't give them the chance to "die socially" and continued, "Everyone's opinions are very important! In order to make the inheritance plan more perfect, I have decided... to invite you all to serve as supervisors for this selection!"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

The old craftsmen looked at each other in bewilderment, as if a club had hit cotton, and they felt suffocated.

They were expecting to see a joke, but they didn't expect Tang Youyou to turn the tables on them.

This……

Which one is this?

One of the old craftsmen, Master Li, pondered for a moment, then took a step forward. "Boss, are you...are you serious?"

Tang Youyou smiled slightly, but her eyes were firm, "More real than Pearl."

After the meeting, Tang Youyou looked at the dispersed crowd, a meaningful smile on her lips.

She turned to Brother Tang and said, "Brother, the fun has just begun." She paused, her gaze settling into the depths of the workshop, where Fu Wenyuan was enthusiastically discussing something with several young craftsmen...

Tang Youyou's "sassy operation" made the old craftsmen collectively confused. The "lemons" that were originally prepared instantly turned into duds, and they could only swallow the sour taste.

This wave of reverse operation is simply amazing!

Fu Wenyuan, the young man that Tang Youyou had high hopes for, did not disappoint her.

As soon as the inheritance plan was announced, he was the first to sign up. His enthusiasm was comparable to buying limited edition figures on Singles' Day.

His enthusiasm spread quickly like a virus, infecting a group of young craftsmen who were originally hesitant.

Seeing this scene, Tang Youyou was secretly happy: This young man has a future!

However, where there are people, there are disputes, and where there are disputes, there is "mutual tearing".

A young man named Sun Qiang has always regarded Fu Wenyuan as his competitor. Seeing him steal the show, he feels jealous.

He said sarcastically, "Hey, Fu Wenyuan, you're so proactive. I'm afraid you want to show off in front of the boss so you can get promoted quickly, right?"

Fu Wenyuan was not one to be trifled with. He immediately retorted, "Sun Qiang, you're just jealous! If you're not as skilled as others, just say so. Don't be so sour here, as if someone owes you something!"

The two of them exchanged words, the atmosphere becoming increasingly tense, and it looked like a fight was about to break out...

But at this moment, Tang Youyou slowly walked over...

Tang Youyou folded her arms, a faint smile on her lips, and slowly walked in front of the two people who were on the verge of a fight.

She didn't speak immediately, but instead glanced at the surrounding craftsmen who were watching the excitement, her eyes as if saying, "Watch out, this melon will definitely be ripe!" When the atmosphere was almost brewing, she slowly said, "Fu Wenyuan's enthusiasm is worthy of praise. Young people should have this kind of drive! As for some people..." She paused deliberately, her eyes landing on Sun Qiang, "Instead of emitting negative energy here, why not spend more time improving your own skills? Instead of standing by the abyss and envying the fish, why not retreat and weave a net? Understand?"

Sun Qiang's face turned red after hearing Tang Youyou's words, and he wilted like an eggplant hit by frost.

The craftsmen around nodded in agreement, secretly admiring Tang Youyou's ability to control people.

This wave of operations is simply a textbook example of "killing the chicken to scare the monkey"!

At this moment, Master Liu, who had been silent all this time, stood up. He stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "Boss, I have a suggestion." Tang Youyou made a "please" gesture, indicating that Master Liu should continue.

"Since we are selecting successors, enthusiasm alone is not enough. We also have to test the depth of their understanding of traditional craftsmanship. I suggest adding an assessment item - using the ancestral 'auspicious cloud pattern' as an example, explain its craftsmanship and cultural connotations." As soon as Master Liu finished speaking, whispers were heard around him.

The craftsmanship of the "Auspicious Cloud Pattern" is complex and its cultural connotation is profound, which undoubtedly adds a huge problem to young people.

Tang Youyou pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Master Liu's suggestion is very good, let's do it!" She looked at everyone and said firmly, "Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. I hope you can all go all out and don't let me down!"

In the crowd, Fu Wenyuan's eyes flickered, and he silently clenched his fists...

Sun Qiang's face turned pale, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead...

Master Liu walked to Tang Youyou's side and said in a low voice: "Boss, your move..."

Master Liu walked up to Tang Youyou and said in a low voice: "Boss, your trick is brilliant! This 'Auspicious Cloud Pattern' test question has stumped those guys!" Tang Youyou raised her eyebrows, shook her fan (actually a Tang Dynasty round fan) in a pretentious manner, and said lightly: "Basic operation, nothing special." But she was secretly proud of herself: in order to design this inheritance mechanism, she had burned a lot of brain cells, absorbed the essence from the concept of modern corporate management, and combined it with the actual situation of the Tang Dynasty, to create this set of "exclusive secrets".

As soon as the new assessment items came out, the workshop was in an uproar.

Some young people are eager to try and show their talents immediately; some are frowning and look like eggplants hit by frost - wilted.

Fu Wenyuan buried himself in his studies, neglecting sleep and food, wishing to engrave all the knowledge about the "Auspicious Cloud Pattern" into his brain.

However, Sun Qiang had lost his previous arrogance and looked listless, obviously feeling overwhelmed by this sudden challenge.

Naturally, this news also reached Miss Wang's ears.

She had originally been eyeing Tang Youyou's industry, and now seeing the twists and turns in the selection process for the inheritance mechanism, she was secretly delighted, thinking that this was a great opportunity.

A sinister smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she muttered to herself: "Tang Youyou, do you really think you can cover the sky with one hand? The fun has just begun!"

The day before the assessment, Tang Youyou inspected the workshop and checked all the preparations.

Everything was in order. She nodded in satisfaction and was about to leave when she suddenly heard a small noise coming from the corner...

She was startled, slowed down her pace, and quietly approached the source of the sound.

Through the crack in the door, she saw a vague figure fiddling with something furtively...

"What are you doing?!" Tang Youyou pushed the door open and shouted harshly.

The man trembled with fear, and the tool in his hand fell to the ground with a clang...