Haircut

Craftsmen speak through their works, fearless of the test of time, leaving behind the testament of the era. This book contains three novels, telling the memories of craftsmen who have experienced the changes of the times. The story Haircut spans three places, namely Lingnan, Jiangnan and Southwest. The time goes from the present back to the period of Southwest Associated University. This book focuses on the rise and fall of the hairdressing industry, the competition between the Cantonese and Shanghai groups of hairdressers, the confrontation and reconciliation between father and son, while outlining the vast historical picture of Hong Kong. The story "Shu Jiang" presents the ups and downs of the ancient book restoration masters in the two places. "If you don't meet a good craftsman, you would rather keep the old things." It’s about using craftsmanship to help others and oneself in life. The story "Wa Mao" tells the legendary story of the four generations of the pottery family who specializes in making statues of the god beast Wa Mao, where the spirit of the craftsman and the tradition of intellectuals shine on each other... The essence of craftsmen lies in their strict adherence to traditions and the inheritance of skills. In the changing times, the creations of true craftsmanship last forever and stand the test of time.