Daily life in the academy

Bai Zhi asked excitedly, "Excuse me, what's your name?"

Li Gong was stunned and waved his hands repeatedly: "Young Master, there is no need to be so polite. Just call me Li Gong."

"Okay, Mr. Li, I've seen that you've become quite skilled today. I have a job for you. It's a very delicate one. I wonder if you're up to it?"

Engineer Li bared his large white teeth and said with a smile, "Don't be afraid of being laughed at by the young master. If there's any delicate work in Sheng'an City that I can't do, don't count on other carpenters."

Good, confident! Bai Zhi gave him a thumbs up in her heart.

"Then wait a moment. I'll draw a few patterns for you. If you think you can do it, I'll draw all the patterns for you."

Li Gong nodded: "You go ahead, I'll wait for you here."

Baizhi returned to the house, took out paper and pen, and fiddled with it for a long time. She wasted several sheets of paper before she got the size right. After drying the paper, she immediately went to find Engineer Li. The stool in his hand had already taken shape, and some details were still being refined.

When Baizhi walked over, Engineer Li had already started painting.

Li Gong kept working: "Young Master, please wait a moment. I will be free for a while after the paint is finished."

"Nothing, you go ahead."

Mr. Li's boasting about himself was not empty talk. Even though he sped up his work, he did not show any panic at all. He remained orderly and quickly finished brushing the entire stool and set it aside to dry.

Bai Zhi handed over the blueprint she had drawn, with a hint of embarrassment on her face: "I'm not very good at painting, Mr. Li, please make do with it."

Li Gong smiled nonchalantly and said, "I can see clearly what it will become. Young Master, how big of an object do you want to make?"

Bai Zhi gestured with her hands: "It's roughly a rectangular block like this, all the same size. Then, carve the pattern shown in the picture on one side of the block, and then apply some red and blue paint."

Engineer Li carefully examined the pattern in his hand, seemingly pondering how to make it. After a moment, a confident smile appeared on his face. "It's not difficult, but young master doesn't know the exact dimensions. How about I bring the sample over to you at 4 p.m. today to review it, and you can draw the rest of the pattern? Is that okay?"

Bai Zhi was indeed a meticulous craftsman. She had the same idea and was even more satisfied with Li Gong: "Okay, I'll wait for you at Jingyuan at 5 pm."

After everything was explained, Mr. Li continued to wait for the stool to dry. Bai Zhi also had something to do, so she left and went back to the house.

Bai Zhi asked Li Gong to help her make mahjong that embodies the vast Chinese culture. What family doesn't get together to play mahjong during festivals? She believed that this thing would soon become popular throughout Sheng'an!

That’s how culturally confident we are!

According to the familiar rules of play, mahjong has a total of 136 tiles and 34 patterns. It is not difficult, except that the rooster has the most details. Baizhi planned to simply draw a rooster. This is her level, as long as she can play it.

Because Baizhi's painting skills were not very proficient, many drafts were wasted. In order to save time, she directly instructed the servants to reserve a separate meal for her, and had lunch in Jingyuan.

At noon, Yan Qingchen returned home and did not see Bai Zhi come for dinner. He tidied up after dinner and then strolled to Jingyuan.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw waste paper piled all over the floor. Yan Qingchen frowned slightly, picked up one of the papers and looked at it carefully. They were all small squares with strange patterns drawn on them. He couldn't help but complain in his heart, what is this kid doing?

"Cough." Yan Qingchen coughed lightly, trying to remind the owner of his visit, but the owner was too focused and seemed not to hear.

Yan Qingchen raised his eyebrows, stepped forward and deliberately made a noise, but Bai Zhi was still immersed in it.

"What are you painting? You look so engrossed."

The sudden sound startled Bai Zhi, and her hands trembled...

I finally drew twenty patterns without any mistakes, but it was ruined! ! It was ruined again! !

Bai Zhi bit her lip and took a deep breath, telling herself to calm down, calm down... This is Prince Yan, a golden thigh, she must not offend him!

Three breaths...I can't bear it anymore.

"Brother Yan...how come you came in without making any noise? You're completely ruined!!!" Of course, Bai Zhi was only angry for a moment and complained slightly with dissatisfaction.

Yan Qingchen looked down at the long horizontal line under his hand, and couldn't help laughing. Then, meeting Bai Zhi's angry but speechless expression, he pursed his lips awkwardly and said, "I warned you when I came in just now, but you were too immersed in it."

Yes, yes, you are the boss, everything you said is right!

Bai Zhi rubbed her face and smiled: "Brother Yan, what are you doing here?" Her fake smile was even more frightening.

Yan Qingchen coughed lightly. "You didn't come to have lunch with us today, so I came to see what you were busy with. But what are you painting?"

"Today, Aunt Rou said she wanted something to play with in the house, and I just thought of this thing. But my drawing skills are not good, so I only got these useless drafts all morning." Bai Zhi said in frustration.

Whether it was out of compensatory psychology or because he truly felt Bai Zhi's paintings were unsightly, Yan Qingchen walked to her side and said, "Get up."

Bai Zhi understood immediately and put on a fawning smile in a second: "Brother Yan, please take a seat." After Yan Qingchen sat down, she diligently spread out the imperial edict and handed him the pen.

Yan Qingchen pointed at one of the scraps beside him with the tip of his pen. "Just follow your pattern. Is there anything that needs improvement?"

Bai Zhi shook her head and nodded, making him confused: "What do you mean?"

"This pattern requires drawing a chicken, but I'm not very good at it..." Bai Zhi shyly removed the chicken card and said, "Brother Yan, can you draw it?"

Yan Qingchen curled his lips without saying a word, dipped the brush in ink and finished it in one go. The patterns that were originally difficult to tame under Bai Zhi's hands now all submitted obediently, and even had a uniform beauty.

Bai Zhi's eyes lit up as she exclaimed in admiration. Yan Qingchen said lightly, "It's so simple, how could you waste the whole morning on it?"

An invisible thunderbolt struck Baizhi. She was now burnt on the outside and tender on the inside...her defense was broken.

Okay, don’t live anymore.

"Maybe everyone has their strengths." Bai Zhi narrowed her eyes and chuckled softly, "Brother Yan's calculation skills... I guess I have contributed to them in part. Perhaps I can discuss your previous hobbies with Aunt Rou."

Yan Qingchen's hands trembled slightly, and his tricks were almost scrapped. He frowned and said, "Go away and don't get in my way."

"Okay, Brother Yan." Just stimulate him for a while, otherwise he will turn against you.

Baizhi tactfully walked to the round table and sat down, pouring herself a cup of tea and savoring it carefully.

Yan Qingchen was very efficient and finished all the patterns in about an incense stick of time.

Interjection:

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