Xianggui

Chapter 102
Chapter 100 is not that famous
After dinner, Ding Xiang ran to her own room, ignored Fei Fei who kept pecking its little butt, and knelt on the big chair to draw the handle of the knife.

After wasting a few sheets of paper, I finally drew four satisfactory knife handles.

She took it to the room.

The room was dimly lit.

Ding Zhao and Ding Lichun were talking in the main room, and Mrs. Zhang was sewing under the lamp.

Ding Xiang handed the paper to Ding Zhao, "Daddy, you will hand it to Grandpa tomorrow."

Ding Zhao took a look, wondering if he was dazzled, got up and walked to the oil lamp on the table to have a closer look.

Ding Lichun saw him and followed him.

Ding Lichun was surprised, "The shapes and patterns of these kinds of knife handles are different, and they are also powerful and beautiful, and even the places where the gemstones are inlaid are drawn."

Ding Zhao praised, "It's not only a good drawing, but also a good idea. Girl, how did you come up with these kinds of handles?"

Ding Xiang's eyes were blank, "I don't know how I figured it out, I figured it out after thinking about it."

Mrs. Zhang pursed her lips and smiled, "Xiangxiang is smart, she can figure out such a complicated knot of wealth, and of course she can also figure out such a simple knife handle."

Ding Zhao scoffed and said, "A woman's opinion. This knife handle is not only convenient and easy to hold, but also beautiful and mighty. It is different from others. How can it be compared in strength."

Ding Liren and Ding Lilai, who were studying in the Westinghouse, heard it and ran out to watch.

Ding Liren's eyes were full of envy, "My sister draws really well."

Ding Li looked at him like an idiot when he came to see him, "You just know that my sister has always drawn so well."

Ding Liren ignored him, and said, "This kind of knife handle is perfect when paired with the knife made by Grandpa."

Ding Lilai pointed to the two pictures of knife handles and said, "These two are somewhat similar, they are both stars."

Ding Lichun said, "It doesn't look like it at all. This one is a star, and this one is an ice flower. It turns out that the exploded ice flower will be so chilling and mighty. I like this handle."

Several people watched for a while, Mrs. Zhang likes stars, Ding Zhao and Ding Liren like panchi, Ding Lilai likes tiger heads, Ding Lichun likes ice flowers, let's see which one Ding Zhuang chooses tomorrow.

Ding Xiang also likes the ice pattern, although it is not as domineering as the panchi pattern and tiger head pattern, and not as beautiful as the star pattern, but it is more explosive and chilling, and unique.

She guessed that grandpa would definitely like ice patterns.

The selection of pictures of these big and small men can also show their personalities.

Mrs. Ding Lilai is a man of science and engineering, and he likes intuitive and powerful things.

Ding Liren is more like Ding Zhao, steady and smooth, but not too maverick.Ding Lichun is like Ding Zhuang, with special insights into affairs, daring to fight, but easily impulsive.

Such a combination is very good.Ding Zhao can support Ding Zhuang, and Ding Liren can support Ding Lichun.

In the evening of the next day, when Ding Zhao came back, he picked Ding Xiang up and lifted him up, and then he whispered, "Your father was so happy that he chose the ice-patterned one. He also asked Dad to go to the county town to give Xiangxiang a piece of silk as a reward." ..."

He was very sorry that his father did not choose the majestic Pan Chi.

He also gave Lilac a small incense ball with engraved silver flowers, which is a meeting gift specially given to you by Master Sun.

Although it is made of silver, the carvings of flowers and birds are extremely refined, a little smaller than Lilac's fist, and it is very beautiful to hold in the palm of your hand.

Apart from the things obtained at Jitou Peak, this kind of stuff is Ding Xiang's favorite, she smiled and narrowed her eyes.

Grandpa's knife is really so good, let the official give her such a good thing?
Grandpa is a rare craftsman, and his craftsmanship is so good!

Master Sun's behavior also made Ding Zhuang and Ding Zhao feel honored, and Master Guan valued himself.

On August [-]th, Ding Liren took a rest, and Ding Zhao took his family to the county seat in an ox cart.

Ding Xiang tied Fei Fei to the doorpost of the east chamber and played with Hei Wa.

Ding Xiang's heart flew to the study, not only because of Purple Gourd, but also because of Xun Consort.

After entering the city gate and storing the car, the family split up.The four brothers and sisters of Ding Lichun went to the study to read, while Ding Zhao and Mrs. Zhang went to visit the shop of the embroidery workshop, and also bought silk threads and pulled materials for Lilac.

Ding Zhao told the eldest son that he must watch over the little girl with a good eye.

There are two studies in the entire county, and they first went to Songshan Study, which was closest.

As soon as they entered the study, Ding Liren and Ding Li went to look for the books they were interested in.

Only Ding Lichun was by her side, and Ding Xiang whispered to the shopkeeper, "Are there any books written or compiled by Xun Qiandai?"

The shopkeeper looked puzzled, "Who is Xun Qiandai's book? I have never heard of it."

Xun Xiang was extremely disappointed.

She looked at Ding Lichun, meaning that the son-in-law Xun is not as famous as you said, and his books are not popular, even the owner of the county bookstore doesn't know about it.

Ding Lichun scratched his head in embarrassment.He's not bragging, people in the capital really like to talk about Xun Consort, saying that he has great talent.Especially the little girl, her eyes sparkle when she mentions Xun Consort.

He whispered to the shopkeeper again, "Xun Qiandai is the son-in-law Xun, do you have any books about him?"

The shopkeeper shook his head and said, "The son-in-law is all enjoying the blessings, who is writing and playing when he is full. The young people must have made a mistake."

Ding Xiang had to look for books about plants or medicines.

The study is not big, and most of them are books about economics, poetry collections, story books, and posters, and there are very few professional reference books.

The books Ding Xiang wanted to read were only about [-] books, and they were all on the top row of the bookshelf. Ding Lichun had to step on a small stool to get them.Those who are shorter have to step on a ladder.

There are text introductions to medicines and plants in the book, as well as pictures.

In order to save time, Ding Xiang basically only looked at the pictures, or looked for the word "gourd".She rummaged around, but couldn't find what she was looking for.

Seeing Ding Xiang's serious look, the shopkeeper asked Ding Lichun in bewilderment, "Your sister can read?"

Ding Lichun smiled and nodded with pride.He didn't read the book, and kept looking at his sister and observing the surrounding movements.

In the end, only Ding Liren bought a thin copybook, and Ding Lichun helped him pay five hundred cash.

Really expensive!

Five hundred cash can buy more than [-] catties of pork, but only such a thin book.

It was the end of noon, and a few of them went to the restaurant they had made an appointment with Ding Zhao.

Everyone asked for a bowl of wontons to eat.

Mrs. Zhang and Ding Zhao whispered, "I've been selling the nets for ten years, and the Nine Silk Embroidery Workshop is watched by Shopkeeper Gong. It's a pity why she suddenly disappeared."

Ding Zhao said, "Now the shopkeeper doesn't understand anything at first glance, and he is arrogant. He is probably a relative of the boss's family, and he pushed the shopkeeper Gong away."

The two still felt that the two-story shop was too expensive, and the annual rent alone would range from 80 taels to more than 100 taels.

Ding Zhao discussed with Ding Xiang, "Girl, can we rent a shop on the first floor?"

Ding Xiang shook her head and said, "Not good. If you can't rent a good shop, I'd rather wait."

Mrs. Zhang took out another piece of pink silk and a piece of blue muslin and said with a smile, "Your grandfather asked us to buy these. The silk is used for spring shirts, and the muslin is used for winter clothes."

After dinner, Ding Lichun led his siblings to another Qimingju study.

Zhang and Ding Zhao went to see Zhang Jinshi in the clinic.

　Qingquan reposted the two chapters and corrected the content again.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)