After the simple contact and communication, Ge Xiaohua learned that the purpose of John and Qiao Na's trip was simply to let him join the "Thousands of Times" program.

"Watson, the Forged by Thousands program is very popular in the United States. In each episode, 10 participating blacksmiths will be selected, and the weapons they will build will be randomly selected and given a week to build. Then they will be tested on site. Those with excellent data will win and be promoted to participate in the master challenge.

Competition, those who advance in each period are qualified to participate in the forging competition on the same stage, this is a competition facing the whole world!"

John introduced it, and Ge Xiaohua felt that this kind of variety show, with blacksmiths as the theme, should have a larger audience abroad, but it would be different in China. After all, craftsmen are highly respected abroad, so this type of program is very popular.

In China, there are only fresh meat and so on. This kind of blacksmith-themed program will definitely not be very popular, so Ge ​​Xiaohua feels that if he participates in the United States, as long as he wins the Masters Championship, the reputation of Ge's Blacksmith Shop will be world-renowned.

"How to calculate the bonus for hard work?"

It was Qiaona's turn to explain: "For contestants who participate in the tough training, all transportation expenses, accommodation fees, etc., are all covered by USA. In addition, if they win the championship of each episode, they will receive an immediate bonus of 100,000 US dollars! In addition, the top three in the Master Challenge

There are rewards, and you will be pleasantly surprised by how generous they are.”

"What's the prize for first place in the Masters?"

"One million U.S. dollars! In addition, I got a job as a consultant for S-level props creation in Hollywood, with a contract with an annual salary of one million, to create professional-grade weapons and props for top blockbusters!" Qiao Na is indeed a reporter, using a seductive tone.

He said that the whole communication was in English. Ge Xiaohua had some special nouns that he didn't understand, and he even used the translation software on his mobile phone to translate them. Only then did he understand the general meaning, because these were not common words.

Ge Xiaohua knew that it would not be difficult to win. He was facing outstanding craftsmen from all over the world. He was just a small blacksmith from a mountain village in China. He just provided a gimmick for the American show "Thousands of Times" to attract Chinese traffic.

Although John recognized Ge Xiaohua's forging skills, he had never actually touched the works on display in Hong Kong. He had only looked at them through the glass cover, without really feeling it. He had no way of knowing where Ge Xiaohua's skills had reached, and judging from his age,

It's not very big. I guess the real master of Gurashi's Blacksmith Shop didn't take action?

"Okay, I agree to participate." Ge Xiaohua obtained the contact information of John, Qiao Na and others, including email, mobile phone, Facebook, etc., and the specific time to participate in the tempering and the types of weapons to be built will also be notified through email and other methods.

Ge Xiaohua, when the time comes, staff from the China USA TV station will contact Ge Xiaohua, and he does not need to worry about related matters.

For example, Ge Xiaohua doesn't need to worry about the weapons being built. The relevant transportation to customs, etc., are all handled by professional staff. The American TV station USA has a wide network of contacts in this area, not to mention that it is a work of art and not a weapon of mass destruction.

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After settling the matter with the foreign friends, John and Qiao Na drove away from Gejiacun, leaving Ge Xiaohua to deal with the subsequent aftermath.

Third grandfather’s house.

Ge Xiaohua explained what had just happened, and also informed Third Grandpa, Seventh Uncle and the others about John's purpose of coming here. The leaders of the village must understand the situation to prevent the villagers from gossiping.

"Fan Ming, do you understand the situation? Go do your work and don't let them talk nonsense. I heard that someone is spreading rumors that Xiaohua is a spy. Such rumors have leaked out. If you don't stop them, they will all say that Xiaohua is a spy."

Hua is no longer Chinese."

"Third uncle, I understand. Let's open a village committee immediately. These people are so outrageous. We have watched Xiaohua grow up. We don't know who he is? And Jianguo is still the county director.

,How dare you talk such nonsense?"

Ge Fanming looked angrily, and then said gently: "Xiaohua, don't worry, I will handle this matter well. I will nip any rumors that are not good for you in the cradle. By the way, you agreed to participate in the competition on American TV."

, will Gejiacun be promoted at that time?"

As the number of tourists in Gejia Village increases, the economic benefits will definitely be high, which will be good for Ge Fanming's political performance. When the people above him are happy, Ge Fanming might go to work in the village and rise to the top. In this way

Examples are not uncommon.

"Yes, this is my hometown, and it will definitely be publicized." Ge Xiaohua said seriously. Although he knew that Uncle Qi had a little selfishness, people all have their own agenda, and this is also good for building his hometown.

When Uncle Qi left Third Grandpa's home, Third Grandpa, as the elder, asked: "Xiaohua, although your blacksmithing career is getting more and more prosperous now, don't forget why you returned to your hometown to blacksmith."

"Third Grandpa, I know that in order to inherit and carry forward the Ge family's blacksmith shop, for grandpa, and to carry the sign of the Ge family's blacksmith shop, I have no obligation to refuse!"

"Okay, okay, okay!" Third Grandpa said several good things in a row. He was extremely pleased and felt that his eldest brother was happy to have such a wonderful grandson.

On the other hand, the Hong Kong exhibition is about to end. What should we do with the cold weapons in Gurdjieff's blacksmith shop? This gives Ouyang Yecheng a huge headache, because many children from rich families are interested in these three works of art, but these weapons are not his.

It is "borrowed" and cannot be given away, sold or returned.

"Brother Ge, I am Ouyang Yecheng."

"Boss Ouyang? John and the others came to see me. Thank you for letting me participate in the exhibition."

Without this exhibition in Hong Kong, the reputation of Ge's Blacksmith Shop would not have expanded overseas. It attracted reporters from USA TV station in the United States and planned a personal visit. Therefore, Ouyang Yecheng's contribution cannot be underestimated. However, in their view, Ge Xiaohua

I just got an opportunity, but it’s not certain whether I can make a name for myself. Maybe I’ll be rejected during the audition and won’t be able to advance to the real Master Challenge!

"No need to thank me, this is your own strength. By the way, Brother Ge, I'm calling you this time to ask you, what do you plan to do with the three works of art on the exhibition?"

"Artwork?" Ge Xiaohua was stunned for a few seconds before he realized that he meant daggers, swords, and knives. Indeed, with the rapid development of modern science and technology, ancient cold weapons have been eliminated and lost their practical significance. They are basically hot weapons.

, mainly weapons of mass destruction, electronic weapons, and biological and chemical weapons. Cold weapons have now evolved into the function of collecting, art, and handicrafts.

"Boss Ouyang, what are you going to do with it?" Logically speaking, it should be transported back to Ge Xiaohua, but Ouyang Yecheng called him personally, so it must be purposeful. Could it be that he is interested in it?

"My friend is interested in the artwork you created and wants to bid for it. What do you think?"

"Boss Ouyang, except for daggers, everything else can be sold, but in terms of price..."

"I guarantee you are suitable. By the way, why aren't the daggers for sale?" In fact, Ouyang Yecheng has a special liking for simple daggers and is quite interested in buying them. The seemingly ordinary daggers, in fact, according to insiders, if they are not forged,

More than decades of experience cannot do it, and just experience in sharpening and sharpening is not something that a novice can do.

"This is the only souvenir my grandfather left me."

"Your grandfather?"

"Died three years ago..."

"sorry."
Chapter completed!