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Back then, Yanyunjian Village was a quiet and remote mountain village, barren and lifeless. Today, however, the region has risen to become a world-famous and prosperous village.
There are more than 800 families in the village, and each family lives in a brand new and bright brick house, with plenty of food and clothing, and a thriving life.
This earth-shaking change all originated from an elderly man - Fang Xingqing. He was originally just a native farmer, but due to his low education, he interrupted his studies at a young age to devote himself to agricultural work, and almost dedicated his entire youth.
But with his perseverance and hard work, he eventually developed his unique skill in making fine crafts.
At the time of the original intention, Fang Xingqing's vision was undoubtedly bold and incredible. In those days, it was illegal to manufacture counterfeit products, even if only to make ends meet.
However, he remained steadfast in his beliefs and worked tirelessly to explore and research.
The villagers initially scoffed at his "whimsy", believing it to be a dream. However, Fang Xingqing did not flinch because of this, but visited again and again, sincerely sharing his inner world and ideas with the villagers.
"Folks, I understand that at this moment you may think I'm talking gibberish. However, we all know the hardships of farming, and the cultivation of land alone is no longer enough to meet the needs of our families.
We should keep up with the times and have the courage to try new things, such as handicraft making and the tourism industry.
In the face of Fang Xingqing's sincere persuasion, many villagers gradually resonated. Some expressed their willingness to observe first, while others decisively joined his camp and began to learn the craft.
From the initial personal exploration, to the active participation of many villagers, Fang Xingqing's career has opened a new chapter.
Looking back on Fang Xingqing's life process, it can be described as a legendary story full of twists and turns and struggles. He was born into a poor farming family and suffered hardships from an early age.
At that time, the living environment in the countryside was extremely harsh. The Fang family's parents worked hard in the fields all day long, and their son was their only hope. However, his family was poor, and Fang Xingqing had to drop out of school to work as a farmer at a young age to solve the family's problems.
Seeing his elderly parents getting old, Fang Xingqing, a young hot-blooded man, is determined to change the current situation of poverty. He secretly vowed to say goodbye to the land full of memories in his hometown, and to move forward bravely and wander outside.
However, on the day he left home, the villagers persuaded him: "You are a rural boy who has only received basic education, and you know little about the outside world, so you should stay in your hometown with peace of mind."
However, Fang Xingqing did not give up because of this, because he knew that only in this way could he pursue his true dream.
After leaving his hometown and coming to a strange city, Fang Xingqing was forced to face countless cold eyes and discrimination. Although he was young and strong, as a laborer from the countryside, he was almost uncompetitive here.
In order to survive, he had to look for work everywhere and do odd jobs to make ends meet.
Sometimes, Fang Xingqing will be mercilessly ridiculed by others: "You uneducated hillbilly is a worthless guy after all." Whenever he heard these words, his heart was filled with endless loneliness and low self-esteem.
However, more often than not, he always silently told himself: "I am not inferior to anyone else, but I have not found a suitable development opportunity for myself for the time being".
In this way, Fang Xingqing strengthened his beliefs, gritted his teeth and persevered, and constantly humbly asked experienced people for advice. Once, he accidentally befriended a veteran antique dealer. With his discerning eye and elegant conversation, the merchant was always able to find rare and rare objects that made a fortune.
Fang Xingqing has a strong interest and yearning for the field of antique trading. So, like a hungry wolf, he was eager to learn all that the merchant had to know, including identification techniques and trading secrets.
Eventually, with perseverance, he won the businessman's approval and learned valuable lessons from it.
By chance, Fang Xingqing was lucky enough to buy a broken bronze mirror. At the time, he was filled with contradictions – the mirror was in a broken state and had almost zero collectible value.
However, if he can restore it as good as new, it will undoubtedly be a valuable deal for those who don't know how to do it, so he began his restoration journey with this expectation in mind.
After careful consideration, Fang Xingqing decided to personally restore the broken bronze mirror. This is undoubtedly an extremely difficult challenge for an ordinary farmer with only basic education.
First of all, Fang Xingqing needed to search around for all kinds of available materials. However, the lack of resources forced him to dig up the scraps as best he could to try to repair them. Secondly, he was completely unfamiliar with the restoration process with no previous experience, and he had to explore every possibility with a sense of adventure.
The initial setback made him almost want to dispel the crazy idea. Every time he faced the devastated bronze mirror, endless helplessness and despair surged in his heart.
Fang Xingqing was harsh on himself, knowing that if he gave up easily, he would definitely repeat the mistakes of the past and fall into the abyss of poverty again. Therefore, he firmly believed, gritted his teeth and persevered, and patiently summarized the lessons of countless failures.
In the silence of the night, he was the only one standing alone by the earthen hearth in the empty courtyard. The faint sparks danced on his weather-beaten cheeks, his eyes bloodshot from long nightstays, and his deep sockets sunken.
His hands were covered with heavy calluses, as if he had experienced the baptism of life.
However, every time dawn broke, the flame of hope in Fang Xingqing's heart seemed to be rekindled. As long as the right method can be found, it will be possible to restore the glory of this ancient bronze mirror.
After months of unremitting efforts, Fang Xingqing finally achieved a phased victory. Although it has not been fully restored, at least seventy or eighty percent of the appearance has been restored. This is undoubtedly a great deal for those buyers who are not demanding on details.
The process of repairing the bronze mirror made Fang Xingqing taste the joy of success for the first time. More importantly, it gave him immense confidence and motivation, and made him look forward to the future.
He was convinced that it would be too wasteful to spend so much effort just to buy an old item. Perhaps, it would be more desirable to directly copy antique artifacts.
The success of the restoration of the bronze mirror gave Fang Xingqing great confidence and courage.
At that time, the antiquities market was flooded with fakes of varying quality. Fang Xingqing firmly believes that as long as he can cultivate the imitation technique to the point of reaching the peak, he will be able to open up a new world in the counterfeit market.
So, he made up his mind to forge ahead and embarked on a new journey - to master the mysterious art of imitation antiques through self-education. However, the road has not been easy, but full of difficulties and challenges.
First of all, he had to devote a lot of time to gathering a wealth of information and delving into the manufacturing process of ancient bronzes.
Fang Xingqing was like a hungry wolf cub, devoting himself to absorbing all kinds of knowledge. He flipped through countless ancient documents, accumulated a huge amount of materials, and tirelessly searched for the method of firing and the right temperature in this vast ocean of knowledge.
Although the learning process is full of hardships, Fang Xingqing has always been firm in his belief and never gives up easily, and he often admonishes himself: "As long as you put in enough effort, you will definitely be able to learn this skill proficiently and understand the true meaning!"
Second, he also needs to solve the financial dilemma. The 10,000 yuan obtained from the restoration of the bronze mirror has undoubtedly become an important capital for Fang Xingqing to embark on a new journey. With this money, he built a simple earthen oven in his hometown.
Since then, the long and challenging journey of exploration of imitation has officially begun.
The path to practice is not easy, and finding the right raw materials and precisely controlling the heat requires a high level of skill and perseverance. Therefore, in the initial stage, Fang Xingqing often encountered setbacks.
However, he never lost faith, and whenever he was faced with a difficult situation, he gritted his teeth and persevered until he found a solution.
Fang Xingqing is extremely strict with himself. He is always engrossed in the operation while habitually talking to himself. Although he sometimes gets lost, he never chooses to give up.
Because he knows that only in this way can he truly grasp the mystery of imitation.
Fang Xingqing's unwavering spirit eventually deeply touched the surrounding villagers, who expressed their willingness to join him. Seeing the dawn of career development, he began to do the ideological work of the villagers from house to house, and patiently told his mental journey.
"Folks, please see that although we have been farmers for generations, the times have changed dramatically. Farming land alone is no longer enough to meet the needs of households.
We should keep up with the times and be brave enough to try something new, such as handicrafts and tourism.
"As long as you are willing to go all out, persevere in your study and struggle, you will definitely be able to usher in a better life like me! Although this road may be full of countless challenges and difficulties, as long as you have firm willpower and indomitable spirit, I believe that one day, you will find the road to success and realize the dream in your heart!" Fang Xingqing's sincere and warm words contained incomparably moving power.
At first, the villagers were still skeptical about this, and some even rejected him outright, however, Fang Xingqing was not frustrated by this, but he chose to work silently and prove his determination and confidence with his own practical actions.
Over time, his perseverance and fearless courage gradually infected the people around him. More and more villagers were inspired by his passionate words and took the initiative to stand up and ask to participate in the production and study of handicrafts.
During this long and challenging journey of exploration, Fang Xingqing and his team often faced various dilemmas and problems, fortunately, he did not bear the pressure alone, and whenever he encountered a bottleneck that was difficult to break through, he would always actively organize everyone to discuss solutions together.
"Master, why is the color of these bronzes so dull, is it because of a problem with our control of the heat?"
"Yes, you're right. But don't worry, I'll have a few colleagues readjust the temperature later to make sure the product quality is at its best. ”
Fang Xingqing always answers each villager's questions with extreme patience and meticulousness. Sometimes, the villagers would feel that his requirements were too strict, even a little harsh, as if he was pursuing the ultimate perfection.
However, it was this almost demanding attitude that led the entire village to devote itself to the cause of imitation craft.
In the courtyard of every house, the smell of smoky small earthen stoves is permeated, and the busy figures of the villagers can be seen everywhere. This fiery picture has injected new vitality and hope into this otherwise peaceful small village.
However, just as their careers were about to dawn, a sudden misunderstanding dragged them into an endless dark abyss like a thunderbolt in the clear sky.