Meng Tang blushed and passed the security check. When he was waiting to check in and enter the station, he was teased by Tan Xi.
Meng Tang stuffed the snacks Wei Chuan bought into her before gagging her.
Two hours later, the two arrived at Dongjuan.
It was impossible to go out today, so Tan Xi took Meng Tang to the hotel.
Tan Xi is a native of Dongjuan. She is a bit similar to Meng Tang, and her craftsmanship is inherited from her family.
It's just that her eldest brother was not interested in wood carving, and the family did not allow girls to learn it, so she was a teenager when she learned it.
His skills are naturally not as good as Meng Tang's, but he is no less assiduous.
I thought I had some talent, but after I went to Z University and met Meng Tang, I was beaten every time.
"You really don't want to go back with me?" Tan Xi was still a little unhappy, "You're here and you're still staying in a hotel, it seems like I'm not loyal enough." It would be very awkward, so it would be more comfortable to stay in a hotel."
Tan Xi was a little worried: "I'm not worried about letting you stay in a hotel alone, how about I accompany you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Meng Tang's cell phone rang.
Seeing it was Wei Chuan, she said to Tan Xi: "I'll answer the phone first."
Tan Xi: "Please."
After Meng Tang answered the phone, Wei Chuan came up and asked: "I forgot to ask you, what hotel are you staying in?"
“I found a hotel near Tan Xi’s house.” Meng Tang also mentioned the name of the hotel.
"Where is her home?" Wei Chuan asked.
Meng Tang turned on the speakerphone and motioned for Tan Xi to tell him, and Tan Xi reported his address.
Wei Chuan said on the phone: "Wait for me."
Meng Tang and Tan Xi looked at each other, not understanding what Wei Chuan was going to do.
About ten minutes later, Wei Chuan said, "I checked for you. The wood carving exhibition you want to see is a bit far from Tan Xi's home."
Meng Tang said, "It's okay, get up early tomorrow."
Tan Xi immediately said: "I'm listening, just tell me."
"I booked a new hotel for Meng Tang, can you go with her, okay?"
"Okay, where did you book it?"
Wei Chuan said the name of the hotel: "I booked it The view suite has complete services. There is a car to pick you up when you go out. You can check out the room now. A car will come to pick you up later. Tan Xi gave Meng Tang a thumbs up: "Okay, let's go downstairs and wait."
Wei Chuan gave some more instructions and hung up the phone.
Tan Xi looked at Meng Tang with envy: "I have never seen a man who is so good at falling in love."
Meng Tang laughed: "Exaggeration."
"It's not an exaggeration. In fact, the hotel you booked now is already very good. He insists on letting you cancel and even asks me to accompany you. He is worried about your safety." , but few take action, cherish it.”
Meng Tang picked up his bag: “Let’s go down and check out.”
The two went downstairs and chatted at the door of the hotel after checking out.
After a while, a black business car stopped in front of the two people.
After checking the information, Meng Tang and Tan Xi transferred to the hotel booked by Wei Chuan, which had the highest-standard suite.
Tan Xi lamented: "You are rich, handsome, tall, handsome, considerate and generous. Where can you find a boyfriend like this?"
Meng Tang took the suitcase, took out the contents one by one, and said, "Do you want to sleep with me or go to another bedroom?" Tang took the bath towel and said, "I'm going to take a shower first. After I take a shower, let's order a meal."
Tan Xi said, "You wash first, and I'll order a meal."
Wei Chuan couldn't wait and sent her another text message.
Meng Tang replied while eating, and also sent him a photo of the dinner.
It didn’t take long for Wei Chuan to have nothing more to say.
After dinner, Meng Tang took his mobile phone to search for tomorrow's wood carving exhibition, and told Tan Xi: "There are also new works coming from the Su School this time. Those who have returned from overseas are really worth it."
Tan Xi nodded: "Actually, I'm curious. Boxwood carvings are good at small round sculptures. Why do you want to learn big ones? Do you want to tear off the label that you can only make small pieces? ”
Meng Tang laughed: “I don’t have such a great idea. Chinese wood carving schools each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Being able to reach the peak of what you are best at is the best inheritance of wood carving.”
“Tools and knife skills are also designed for small pieces. I learned large pieces entirely to prepare for graduation works. Visual impact is also very important for graduation works. If it is too small, it will not have such an effect.” Come on, Master Meng pays more attention to the systematic training of small carvings. Only with your talent can you have such dazzling strength at this age. "
"And there are few great craftsmen in history who have tried to make large pieces, so it is difficult to develop systematic techniques for large pieces, but Master Meng seems to be better at large pieces. How did he do it?"
"Then you are wrong, isn't my grandfather better at large projects." Meng Tang looked at her, "Large projects show one's skill, small projects show one's real achievements."
Meng Yuchun is famous and respected by everyone in the wood carving world.
Standing guarding an old dilapidated house, I can carve out large pieces with imposing layouts, and also carve out small items with millimeter precision.
One large and one small, one is released and one is closed, which is extremely challenging for the control of the hand.
Meng Yuchun is free and easy between the two, regardless of the big or small, and has reached the pinnacle.
His works in his later years can be reflected in only four words: simplicity controls complexity.
"You can see the big from the small." Tan Xi said with a smile, "I've learned a lesson."
Mengtang felt very lucky to meet someone who was so close to him in terms of professional skills.
She smiled at Tan Xi: "I'm afraid I won't be able to reach grandpa's level in the future."
Tan Xi: "What's so annoying about this? Boxwood carvings are mainly small and medium-sized pieces. You said there are different schools, each with its own strengths and weaknesses." There are countless stories of scholars and loyalty and filial piety, not to mention folk figures. I love boys and ladies the most, as well as the plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos, chrysanthemums, lotus and cranes..."
"Boxwood carvings not only have the strange and clumsy artistic conception of literati, but also the liveliness of folk craftsmanship. The charm is concentrated in a small space, and can be appreciated by both refined and popular people. It is a true art."
"The clean work in the study and the elegant play at the desk, which one is not simple and reserved? Like you, Meng Tang, although crude but lively..."
Tan Xi talked endlessly and praised Meng Tang to the sky.
Meng Tang was stunned for a long time and asked her: "Are you drunk?" ?"
"That's not what it means."
Tan Xi snorted: "You are the only sculpture major in your dormitory, and I am the only one who can talk to you about wood carving. You are considered a confidant, right? "
"Yes, yes, thank you." Meng Tang begged, "A soul confidant, okay?"
"This is so. It's almost the same." Tan Xi said, "If I have wine on hand, I would really like to drink with you."
Meng Tang said, "I can't drink. If Wei Chuan knows about it, I will inevitably nag him."
"How can you be defeated in the hands of a man?" Tan Xi complained, "You have to stand up, what are you doing?"
"What's wrong with a boyfriend who has enough money and everything done?" Meng Tang didn't listen to her.
Tan Xi was speechless, what they said was the truth.
"Okay, okay, I won't listen to your show of affection anymore, I'm going to take a shower too."
Meng Tang said goodbye to Tan Xi, and suddenly laughed after washing.
How did she and Tan Xi become friends inexplicably?
Family affection, friendship, love... God was not kind to her.
Meng Tang gently pulled the corner of his lower lip, closed his eyes, and fell into sleep.
Early the next morning, Meng Tang and Tan Xi had breakfast in the hotel and went straight to the exhibition site.
There were too many places and the objects on display were dazzling. Meng Tang walked around the boutique exhibition area, most of which were furniture.
After a day of shopping, her heart and legs were tired, so Tan Xi stayed with her for another night before going back.
Meng Tang sent a message to Wei Chuan when he left Dongjie, and reported that he was safe when he got home.
But Wei Chuan did not reply. At three o'clock in the afternoon, he was probably still training.
Sister Fang saw the person and quickly made some food for Meng Tang and brought it over. She asked along the way: "Xiao Wei is not with you?"
Meng Tang laughed: "I went to Dongjue first, have you forgotten? And he still has training. He only has five days off this year, so he is busy."
"Five days?" Sister Fang fainted, "What school is closed for five days during the Chinese New Year?" I don’t know if he will come here during the holiday. ”
Meng Yuchun: “… By the time he is on vacation, the reunion dinner has been finished. He and Xiaotang are just dating, how can they come here to celebrate the New Year.”
Sister Fang: "...I just know how to eat."
Mengtang smiled: "It's the same for the three of us celebrating the New Year."
Sister Fang said: "This year is to be lively to celebrate your falling in love."
Meng Tang: "...What's the reason for celebrating."
Meng Yuchun chuckled: "I think it's good. I'll go to the old tailor to make some New Year clothes some other time. It should be more festive."
Meng Tang: "...How can I still wear something red when I go out?"
"What's wrong with wearing red during the New Year?" Meng Yuchun countered with her, "I see people wearing one-piece buckles. The fur-collared cheongsam is quite beautiful."
"Okay, OK, I'll go and make one for you both."
Meng Yuchun: "Don't dress me up like a monster. Strange old man, be more steady and dignified."
"I know."
During the period before the Chinese New Year, Meng Tang had a fulfilling and busy life, running to and from the tailor shop in the backyard all day long.
I ran all the way to the day before the event and finally got the new clothes home.
After trying each one, they took another rainbow fart shot.
Sister Fang looked at her with a doting and gentle look: "Our Xiaotang looks good in this red outfit, and she still has such a simple and elegant mood."
Meng Tang was shy: "Don't tease me."
"Okay, get ready to eat."
Three people will not deal with each other casually. Sister Fang's grasp of quantity in cooking is as precise as Meng Yuchun's carving.
The next day, New Year's Eve, every dish was exquisite.
While busy with the reunion dinner, Meng Tang has been helping, although it has not made much difference.
It was busy until about seven o'clock, so the old man found an auspicious time to have a dinner.
Mengtang turned on the TV and ate while waiting for the Spring Festival Gala to add to the atmosphere.
Just as Meng Yuchun raised his chopsticks, the door to the front yard was banged.