After leaving the cowshed, the two went to Cheng Hu’s house to ask for his help in weaving some simple pencil holders out of vines and bamboo, intending to present them to the visiting leaders on the day of the legal education lecture.
"No need for anything too complicated. Small and delicate, just with a five-pointed star on each. I need twelve in total, and I need them the day after tomorrow. Can you finish them?" Shen Jianan said with a touch of apology. "It’s mainly because I only just thought of this. I wanted to use the opportunity to promote the Chaoyang Brigade’s handicrafts to those leaders, but I didn't think anyone else’s craftsmanship was up to par, so I came to you last minute."
"What kind of talk is that?" Cheng Hu laughed and gave him a playful glare. "If I can help you and help the brigade with my own hands, that’s something to be proud of." He added, "Don't worry! This little task won't stump me. I still have two days, right? Pencil holders aren't harder to weave than baskets. I can finish them in a single day tomorrow."
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