Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 251: The Charm of Forging

Chapter 251: Chapter 251: The Charm of Forging

At this moment in Huang City, the rain had stopped, and Tang Xiaowan was happily eating the food made by Ling Xiao himself, featuring the specialties of Huang City.

There were meat and vegetables, four dishes, and one soup.

The dining room in the old house, with its years of sediment, was very quaint. The sun shone through the dark red windows, casting a pleasant light on the dining table and adding a touch of comfort to this cozy afternoon.

However, Tang Mei didn’t come downstairs.

Halfway through the meal, Tang Xiaowan began to worry again. She put down her chopsticks and looked toward the staircase, the delicious food in her plate suddenly lost its appeal.

"Why isn’t grandma coming downstairs to eat? Could she be feeling unwell?"

Ling Xiao smiled and comforted her, "Grandma said she didn’t sleep well last night. Don’t worry, she’ll be fine after some rest."

"Ah, it’s all my fault, always keeping grandma up to chat, causing her not to rest well."

"So tonight... you should obediently go to your own room to sleep, don’t disturb grandma anymore. Let her rest well. Don’t worry, grandma won’t sneak away. I guarantee it with my integrity."

Ling Xiao’s words hit the mark.

Tang Xiaowan nodded and silently prayed in her heart for her grandmother’s health and longevity, hoping she could always be with her.

...

At two o’clock in the afternoon, at Jinghui Tool Factory.

Zhao Renjie slowly drove his car into the large gate of the factory, not heading straight to the workshop but to a prearranged VIP rest area.

In the changing room at the moment, Ling Xiao was quickly walking towards Tang Xiaowan, holding a set of brand-new, thickened protective work clothes.

"Tangtang, come, put this on."

"To prevent burns?"

"Yes, it will be quite hot inside, just bear with it a little."

"I’m not afraid at all."

Knowing the high risks involved in forging, Ling Xiao made sure Tang Xiaowan wore the protective work clothes to ensure her safety.

He gently put the protective suit on Tang Xiaowan, carefully fastening each button.

During this process, Ling Xiao not only taught Tang Xiaowan how to properly wear the protective suit but also repeatedly emphasized the safety precautions needed within the factory area.

His tone was full of care and concern, making Tang Xiaowan feel very warm.

Finally, Ling Xiao checked the protective suit again, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Good, it looks quite professional."

"Huahua, it’s so nice to have you by my side." Tang Xiaowan spoke sweetly, smiling.

"Of course, I am your fiancé."

A kiss landed on Tang Xiaowan’s forehead.

"Stop it, taking advantage again!"

Ling Xiao didn’t respond but casually put on a safety helmet for Tang Xiaowan, and after it was done, he gave another gentle kiss on her left cheek.

"Alright, we can set off now."

"Your skin is really getting thicker..."

Ling Xiao immediately interrupted with a smile, "Is it getting handsomer?"

"I can’t be bothered with you, let’s go."

Tang Xiaowan put her face mask down, pretending she didn’t want to look at Ling Xiao anymore, but in reality, she was secretly laughing.

Upon leaving the changing room, Zhao Renjie immediately respectfully handed over two bottles of mineral water.

"Thanks, Old Zhao. Pretty thoughtful of you," Tang Xiaowan said cheerily as she took the water and took a big gulp.

She didn’t ask Zhao Renjie where he had been at noon, figuring he must have been busy with something.

Zhao Renjie stood up straight and responded, "This was all arranged by the master beforehand, I wouldn’t know these details. Just follow your fiancé for the tour, and I’ll be waiting right here at the door."

Tang Xiaowan didn’t respond, she just smiled and left.

Upon entering the workshop, she was so struck by the sight before her eyes that her blood immediately began to boil.

Various equipments were neatly arranged in the workshop, and the workers were busy operating them with the smell of metal permeating the air.

Only then did Tang Xiaowan realize that the internal operations weren’t just about simple sword-making; it included many related accessories, even fencing uniforms, masks, and gloves.

It was truly a one-stop service!

The production lines were clearly divided, everyone carried out their duties diligently. The workers showed no surprise at the arrival of Leng Lingxiao and Tang Xiaowan since similar visits were quite frequent and they were used to it.

"Come on, Tangtang, let’s go over there," Leng Lingxiao patted Tang Xiaowan’s shoulder, signaling her to leave the assembly workshop.

"Is it over already?"

"No, it’s still early."

Tang Xiaowan clearly hadn’t seen enough, her eyes wide and reluctant.

"Where to then?"

"Let’s go, you’ll see when we get there."

Five minutes later, Leng Lingxiao took Tang Xiaowan to Wang Jinhui’s private area, which had a completely different atmosphere from the other workshops.

A "No Entry" sign stood at the entrance.

The walls were hung with various swords, each exuding its own unique charm. In the center of the workshop, Wang Jinhui was dressed in worker’s clothes and was immersed in something.

"My goodness, this is indeed a hidden paradise!"

"This is his secret base, not open to just anyone."

"Yes, definitely a secret base."

Tang Xiaowan was completely captivated by the scene before her, and her interest in sword forging deepened.

She couldn’t help but walk closer and observed every detail of Wang Jinhui’s carving.

At that moment, Wang Jinhui also noticed Tang Xiaowan’s arrival and smiled, "Welcome, welcome! Brother Leng told me you’re very interested in forging, especially swords?"

Tang Xiaowan nodded and replied, "Yes, I find forging magical. It can endow weapons with unique charm and power."

"Well said! Then I’ll teach you some of the basic forging techniques."

"Wow, thank you, big brother!"

"Don’t mention it, it’s a small matter."

Immediately, Wang Jinhui stopped his work and pointed seriously at the iron block on the forging table, "Forging a sword requires a high-quality iron block, so first, we have to melt it."

Wang Jinhui then walked over to the furnace, skillfully opened it, and placed the iron block inside.

As the flames kept burning, the iron block gradually melted. He carefully observed the inside of the furnace and adjusted the heat appropriately to ensure the molten iron was perfectly melted.

After the melting was complete, Wang Jinhui immediately took out the molten iron and poured it into a mold.

The molten iron in the mold cooled quickly, forming a basic sword blank. Wang Jinhui then placed the sword blank on the forging table and began his forging performance.

He picked up the hammer and began rhythmically hammering the sword blank. With each precise strike, the shape of the sword blank subtly changed, becoming flatter and more robust.

During Wang Jinhui’s hammering of the sword blank, Tang Xiaowan watched very intently, as if feeling a powerful force calling to her.

She liked it very much, even to the point of obsession.

Leng Lingxiao, on the other hand, wasn’t really interested in these things, but he still patiently accompanied her.

"Such hammering, if done by hand, might take several days or even weeks to achieve the desired effect," Wang Jinhui said seriously.

"Wow, it really is a process of a thousand hammerings!"

"So, little sister, since our time is limited, next I’ll just show you the quenching."

Tang Xiaowan nodded eagerly, full of anticipation.

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