Regarding the past, Liu Quan was very candid and did not hide anything.
It can be seen that she really has no guilt in her heart, so she has the courage to face her husband.
Looking carefully, there is really nothing in between, it is just an empty engagement, and the employment has not been officially announced yet.
After figuring it out, Qi Yu was relieved and smiled brightly.
Fortunately, there was not much suspicion.
My wife is a virtuous woman who knows how to run a household. She has always been filial to her mother. Even if she has been wronged, she has never complained. It is impossible to find such a good man even if you hold a lantern.
It is precisely because I care that I feel sensitive to this sudden love rival.
What is the purpose of Yin Jun coming here today?
Are you unwilling to give up?
Thinking of this, Qi Yu's smile became cracked again. No matter what his motives were, his wife would never allow others to miss her!
This is certainly selfish.
He made an appointment to meet at the examination hall, didn't he just want to prove that he was better than himself?
Since they are on the same starting line, it is fair, let's compare.
However, anyone can lose, but not him, otherwise there will be no face left.
At the very least, he had to prove one thing to his wife, that she was absolutely right to marry him. The prerequisite was to suppress the pretty boy Yin Jun in the examination room!
Liu Quan saw him gritting his teeth for a while and laughing for a while, and already guessed that he was thinking wildly.
"Who did you hear this from?"
"No one said anything. He came here by himself. I was just talking to him." Qi Yu said seriously.
"Ah... hum! Why did he come to our house?" Liu Quan said angrily.
"I don't know what the purpose of his visit is, it feels a bit baffling." Then Qi Yu gave an overview of what had just happened.
Intentionally or unintentionally, I still made this love rival somewhat ugly, short, dark, and ugly!
A bit like, Wu Dalang?
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"He's overstepped his bounds, huh! If he comes again, you'll let me argue with him in person. I'd like to ask him what the purpose of coming here is!" Liu Quan said angrily, gritting his silver teeth.
Although Qi Yu promised, in his heart he hoped that they would never meet.
"Madam, please don't be angry, let's see how I crush him in the scientific examination later in the year, huh!"
"What are you talking about? You just need to read your own book, why are you trying to compete with him?" Liu Quan quickly corrected him.
"Uh... Madam, you're right. You're already married to me. It's all in vain for him to think about it?" Qi Yu said proudly again.
"What nonsense! Read your book!"
Qi Yu nodded repeatedly and responded.
Having said that, just after dinner, he plunged into the study, studying the books of saints and sages with all his heart. A hint of careful thoughts appeared on his face, which made Liu Quan both angry and funny.
Studying hard in the cold window, burning the midnight oil and working at night.
The exam will be taking place soon, and we really can’t waste any more time.
I am a science student in later generations, and I have no advantage in facing the current imperial examination. There is really no shortcut except working harder.
It can be seen that Yin Jun's family background is relatively superior. Considering his conditions, he will definitely not lack the guidance of old scholars. On this point alone, he has fallen behind. Without hard work, there is no possibility of overtaking.
Yin Jun missed the scientific examination because of his filial piety, not because of his lack of knowledge. However, the original owner had suffered a series of defeats before. In comparison, he was completely at a disadvantage.
If you want to win that face, it depends on your true ability.
As for my family's current situation, it can only be regarded as a temporary relief. If we cannot find a stable source of income in the future, we will be left with nothing.
Therefore, we still need to think of a way to make money.
The remuneration for copying books was only enough to cover food and drink. The cost of the imperial examination was huge, and copying books alone could not support it.
Realistically speaking, there is only one way left: painting.
Oil painting is indeed my first choice because I am good at it, and the only worry is still whether it will be recognized.
Mr. Yu has previously commented that his paintings are unique and optimistic.
His motivation is a reference. Simply put, it works!
Try painting a few pictures first to see if you can open up sales.
This saying can be big or small, and it applies equally to works.
A style that is too advanced is not necessarily a good thing. It may be easier for the world to accept it if it is better to incorporate some traditional elements.
That’s it in terms of style.
After drawing up an idea, the creative journey of color painting began.
Two themes were chosen, one elegant and one vulgar.
The first one is "Picture of a Lady". In terms of painting style, it not only retains the charm and artistic conception of traditional Chinese painting, but also incorporates the unique shape elements of color painting. It looks a bit similar to the elegant ancient style of later generations.
Another painting is called "Unify the Country", which uses its homophonic pronunciation to express its meaning. It shows a large, simple wooden barrel filled with lots of ginger. This painting is unique in its emphasis on form.
The subject matter is quite satisfactory, not much new.
Qi Yu really wanted to paint a few colorful works, but after thinking about it, he gave up. Although there is no anti-pornography campaign these days, if it is said to be unsightly, wouldn't it be self-defeating?
To be on the safe side, let’s use a pen name.
Carving twenty cents into a wooden seal turned it into Mr. Xingyan's signature.
If I get scolded, it has nothing to do with me.
It's a good name to split the word "reputation" into two parts and improvise.
Early the next morning, Qi Yu came to Luming Bookstore with an anxious mood, and shopkeeper You Xiang also received him warmly.
After explaining their purpose, the two changed to talking behind closed doors.
The painting slowly opened, and You Xiang's eyes suddenly lit up, and his mouth was so startled that he could put down an egg.
Oh...this is how Western paint is used!
Well, it really doesn’t match blue and white porcelain.
"The painting is indeed wonderful!"
"Uncle You is so complimentary." Qi Yu smiled modestly and said, "I'm worried that this style is too novel, and I'm afraid that the world won't recognize it."
Shopkeeper You was unsure: "Compared with traditional Chinese paintings, these two paintings are indeed very different in style. Whether they are recognized or not, I can't tell."
"Even if you say that, I'm even less confident." Qi Yu said hesitantly.
"Don't worry, dear nephew, I have thought of a feasible solution."
"Uncle You, please tell me!"
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Shopkeeper You believes that if this kind of painting is on the market, it is unlikely that anyone will buy it, so it is better to try high-end sales.
Only high-end places will have high-end people.
The method is feasible, but it requires connections.
Shopkeeper You smiled and said: "I have a good friend who is a big businessman who runs an auction house. I want to hand over these two paintings to him for operation. Even if they don't sell for a high price, there will be some interest."
"This is really great."
"I don't dare to say it all. Whether it succeeds or not depends on luck."
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So, the two initialed a sales agency agreement and wrote the entrustment document. After doing this, Qi Yu stood up and left.
It was decided in advance to sell the paintings, and we could only wait for the news whether it would work out.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the flavor of the New Year is getting stronger and stronger.
Pranks unique to the countryside began to take place.
Children are the most naughty. They like to stick firecrackers on cow dung and set them off. Then, with a loud bang, the smell fills the air, attracting scoldings from the adults who have been caught.
This is not even the loudest thing, the sound of popcorn coming out of the oven is shocking.
Only then did Qi Yu remember that this kind of snack existed in the Southern Song Dynasty. According to records, fried glutinous rice was used for divination, and the name of the rice was Bolou, and the northerners called it glutinous rice flower.
The alley is also very lively, with people selling hairpins and making candy. From time to time, there are shouts: "Grind the scissors..."
Rich or not, go home to celebrate the New Year. This is a saying that is common to both ancient and modern times.
People who are out to make a living, whether they are doing labor or doing business, all rush home before the end of the year.
These people were all wearing decent clothes and seemed to be doing well in the field. Especially when going to the New Year's Fair, when two people who haven't seen each other for a long time meet, they will burst into laughter, and then they can't wait to talk about how much money they have earned this year, etc.
For Qi Yu, it was better to go home and review his lessons than to brag about business at the market, so after buying New Year's goods, he returned home directly.
As soon as I entered the house, I saw my wife busy making noodles.
Today is the 29th of the New Year, and the family needs to be refueled.
The so-called over-frying means frying some snacks and foods so that they can be eaten for a long time after the New Year. For example: dumplings, crispy meat, sugar rings, meatballs, and families with conditions will also cook and fry some hairtail fish.
Zhou's eyesight was not good, so Liu Quan could only do these tasks. Seeing this, Qi Yu hurriedly put down his things, washed the handles and went into the kitchen.
This year is a fat year, and the crispy pork alone has fried several large bowls full, which is something I would never have imagined in previous years. Of course, this requires financial support. If you don’t have money, you can only eat cold cornmeal.
After finishing the oiling, Liu Quan was busy cleaning the yard, while Qi Yu posted Spring Festival couplets.
I wrote the couplets myself and did not have to spend money to buy them. This is a rare convenience for scholars.
There are things to do on New Year's Eve, such as filling the water tank, cleaning the house and outside, and putting away the needle basket. On the first day of the new year, you are not allowed to fetch water, and you are not allowed to use brooms or needlework. It is said that this is because God wants people to have a good rest, so they cannot do any work.
It is a traditional custom to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Every household is brightly lit on New Year's Eve, waiting for the upcoming farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year.
The table was filled with offerings, some to honor the gods and gods, and some for the ancestors to enjoy. I don’t know whether they ate them or not.
Privately, Liu Quan also secretly added a few more dishes to the Stove Lord, hoping that he would say a few nice words to his husband in heaven and not let Lei Gong get angry and take him away...
Mrs. Zhou had changed into new clothes very early and was sitting upright with a smile on her face.
At midnight, there was a burst of firecrackers, and the new year began.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, every household wants to pay New Year greetings to each other.
People who had worked hard for a year finally washed away their dust and put on decent clothes, especially the young women who had been in the fields for a long time. After dressing up, they seemed like a different person.
If the young daughters-in-law have a new look, then the wife Liu Quan's eyes are shining brightly.
The feeling that his wife stood out from the crowd made Qi Yu very happy, and his face looked like there was nothing we could do about our fate.
In the afternoon, the New Year greetings gradually stopped, and Zhou also began to discuss matters regarding hospitality after the New Year.
Tomorrow is the second day of the Lunar New Year. According to custom, Qi Yu and Liu Quan will go to his father-in-law's house to visit relatives. My sister Qi Lan made an appointment to come over in the third grade of junior high school, so it just happened to be staggered.
The gifts prepared are quite generous, but Qi Yu is still a little worried. There was a quarrel with his father-in-law's family before. Will he be embarrassed when they meet tomorrow?
You know, during the homecoming banquet, the original owner went crazy and overturned the big table, causing a huge commotion.
Can this contradiction still be resolved?
