wood builder

Chapter 2: Pillars and Controversies
When He Ying's tall figure appeared in the multimedia classroom of the teaching building of the School of Architecture, the group members who had been discussing in full swing suddenly silenced.

Only a tall boy in a brown striped shirt with a white background stood up and greeted He Ying to sit down.

"Senior Lin Ru, what's wrong with the works in the preliminary round?"

He Ying didn't care about the dodge in the eyes of other team members, walked quickly to Lin Ru's side, and quickly called up the structure diagram from the computer.

Start explaining:
"Because the senior proposed yesterday that he wanted to restore the turret of the Forbidden City with a ratio of 1:64, so I adjusted it according to your request overnight. This can indeed show the nine beams and eighteen pillars of the turret as perfectly as possible while saving space and wood. The structure of 72 ridges needs to cut off the exquisite details of many tempera paintings."

Lin Ru didn't look at the structure diagram, but only touched the tip of her nose, interrupting her statement:

"He Ying, I called you here today because other people think this work is too difficult and takes too long, so they want to change to another work."

"Why? Using it as a work for the preliminary competition will definitely amaze everyone!" He Ying couldn't understand, "This is already the sixth work. Didn't the seniors also think that it would be easier to be shortlisted with more difficult works?"

Lin Ru nodded:

"I'm also to blame for this matter. I didn't consider everyone's actual situation, which made it difficult for everyone."

"The senior said that this work is difficult, and I don't deny it."

Although she didn't understand why Lin Ru turned back, He Ying still wanted to try her best to persuade him:

"Indeed, the structure of the turrets of the Forbidden City is exquisite and scientific. It is not only composed of six overlapping gable tops, but also has three layers of eaves, ten-faced gables, 28 wing angles, 72 ridges, and a total of 230 kissing beasts. It is indeed the most complex building in the Forbidden City."

"As for the color painting part that I am in charge of, although it is the more difficult 'Dragon Brocade Square Heart Ink Line Big Dot Gold Swirling Pattern', it can only be simplified after adjusting the proportions. Compared with woodwork, my work has also become very easy So when I came here just now, I thought about it. I will help the seniors and sisters to share the carpentry work. Seniors, can you think about it again?"

"cough"

Facing He Ying's extremely fast speech, Lin Ru couldn't interrupt her, so he could only interrupt her with a light cough:

"Your idea is very good, and this work is really amazing, but that's not the point."

"The point?" Several questions flashed through He Ying's mind.

In addition to structural proportions, material budget, and labor allocation, these three issues need to be discussed, and she can't think of anything else to focus on.

It seemed that Lin Ru was still thinking about how to speak.

The glasses senior of the civil engineering department interjected at the right time:
"Lin Ru, since you appointed He Ying to be the coordinator, it seems that she has an overall perspective. So if you have anything to say now, you might as well speak up!"

"What else can I say? It's just a problem with the work."

He Ying could see that Lin Ru was helpless and nervous.

She understands.

The team members here are all outstanding students from various departments of the School of Architecture of Tianyang University. They also have many opinions on the selection of entries, and differences are inevitable.

And if I disregard their wishes and insist on using works that are too difficult to participate in the competition, it will indeed be detrimental to the cooperation of the team.

Since Lin Ru is in such a difficult situation, it is not a big deal for her to take the initiative to back down.

Thinking of this, He Ying stopped being persistent and smiled instead:

"It doesn't matter, senior, although I think it's a pity to give up using the turret to participate in the competition, but we are a team, and we must respect everyone's ideas when we make any decision."

As she spoke, she took out a pen and notepad, and looked at the other group members:
"Then what do you want to change this time? After confirming the work, I have to re-adjust the structure diagram and place a new order for many materials."

"That's right, He Ying."

Just as Lin Ru was about to speak, the glasses senior, who had just spoken, simply stated clearly:
"We don't want to use works of ancient Chinese architecture for the competition!"

In an instant, needles could be heard in the multimedia classroom.

"Don't use ancient Chinese architectural works?"

This proposal caught He Ying unexpectedly, and she retorted without thinking:
"The theme of the ancient architecture competition is: the beauty of ancient architecture, the light of inheritance. We don't use Chinese ancient architectural works, how can we participate?"

But as soon as she finished speaking, she reacted instantly.

Looking around the world, ancient buildings not only exist in China, but the status of ancient buildings in other countries in the history of architecture cannot be ignored.

"I mean"

Seeing that other team members had the same attitude, He Ying knew that a new round of debate had begun:

"We are all Chinese, why don't we use our own country's ancient buildings to participate in the competition?"

This question was quickly answered by the glasses senior.

"He Ying, you know the actual situation of Tianyang University."

There was sincerity in his tone, as if he was trying to reason with He Ying:
"Although the Department of Architecture opened the Department of Ancient Architecture last year, it is only a pilot program. Only two people were recruited in the first class. One transferred to the Department of Landscape Architecture, and the remaining one is you."

The glasses senior was very helpless, sighed and continued:
"We recognize your ability very much, but you have been studying general courses of architecture for the whole year of freshman year. As for the professional course of ancient architecture, the number of students enrolled in the professional course of ancient architecture has increased this year, and the teaching staff has been improved. I learned it together. So your professional level, I am afraid there is still a lot to be lacking."

The glasses senior was right.

The whole year's study experience of being homeless and eating hundreds of meals did not make He Ying shine.

On the contrary, every night when she studies the topic of ancient architecture alone, she always has an idea:
It may be a mistake to choose the major of ancient architecture.

But whenever He Ying sees those ancient buildings standing all over the country and from different dynasties, even after thousands of years of vicissitudes, they are still facing the morning sun and blooming with the elegant demeanor of carved beams and painted buildings, she is even more shocked. The wisdom of the ancestors is also proud of being a part of the Chinese nation.

and so.

She wants to pass on and carry forward such a great crafting skill.

In this ancient building competition, the winning teams at each stage will not only receive bonuses of different amounts, but also participate in surveying, surveying and restoration of ancient buildings at different levels.

This is a rare opportunity for He Ying, who is new to the competition and has no competition experience!
Moreover, the entry conditions for this competition are also very loose.

All major colleges and universities across the country are not limited to majors, as long as students who love ancient architecture can participate, but they must sign up in the name of a group, with five members and one instructor in each group.

She immediately thought of Lin Ru.

Lin Ru is a senior in the third year of the Department of Architecture, and his grades in professional courses are second to none in the school.

The two met when they were doing projects with their mentor during the holidays. They often work on papers together and exchange views on ancient architecture with each other, which can be regarded as like-minded.

So when Lin Ru proposed to invite He Ying to join his team, He Ying agreed without thinking.

However, after several rounds of group discussions, He Ying gradually discovered that the group members' attitude towards her became more and more indifferent.

It wasn't until she finished listening to what the glasses senior said that she suddenly realized.

They are worried that their professional courses are not good enough, and they cannot guarantee the high-quality completion of Chinese ancient architectural works, which will affect the competition results.

"This is indeed the case, but I completed all the professional courses in the first semester of my freshman year by myself. During the winter and summer vacations, I also did a lot of ancient construction projects with the professional course instructors, and I don't have no internship experience." He Ying did not deny the facts, but she was not humble Defend your professional class level.

Lin Ru also nodded:

"He Ying also received a national scholarship for the freshman year, and her grades and professional ability are absolutely excellent."

In this two-to-one contest, the senior with glasses was defeated, and replaced by the short-haired senior from the Department of Landscape Architecture to continue the challenge.

"I speak straighter, don't mind."

Obviously, the attitude of the short-haired senior sister is tougher:

"The School of Architecture of Tianyang University doesn't pay attention to the major of ancient architecture at all! This ancient architecture competition has three stages. We will not only compete with universities in the city and the province, but also compete with the top universities in the country in the future."

"You are a student of Tianyang's first batch of ancient architecture. You need experience or no experience, and you need fame or no fame. The few projects you have done are nothing more than studying some folk houses in deep mountains and old forests. In the future, you will face a lot of worlds like Qingbei. You don’t have any advantage as a team of heritage-level ancient building projects.”

The short-haired senior sister tried her best to belittle He Ying's professionalism and ability, while making eye contact with other members, and finally said her plan:

"So, instead of confronting these powerful enemies head-on, it's better to make use of strengths and avoid weaknesses."

"Making strengths and avoiding weaknesses?"

Seeing that He Ying didn't seem to understand, the short-haired senior simply folded her arms and leaned on the back of the chair with a proud face:
"Tianyang's advantage is the combination of contemporary architecture and western ancient architectural theory, and the guidance of famous foreign teachers."

"Therefore, choosing the restoration of ancient western buildings as the preliminary competition will have a better chance of winning!"

"Sister, what you mean is that you chose western ancient architecture works because of the endorsement by a famous teacher?"

Although He Ying felt that this reason was a bit far-fetched, she still analyzed it objectively and calmly:

"However, Tianyang also has expert-level ancient Chinese architectural masters. Many of the views put forward by Professor Tan Weimin, the deputy dean of the School of Architecture, have been recognized by international experts and scholars. Moreover, as the inheritor of Dongyang woodcarving, he is often invited to visit the Senior Lin Ru also said that he would be invited to give lectures in various colleges and universities. So, I don’t think this is a problem.”

"What do you mean it's not a problem?"

The short senior in architecture, who had been silent all this time, finally lost his composure:

"You have to know! The selection of an entry not only requires academic approval, but also is closely related to future studies and employment. Architecture is no longer easy to get a job. I can't think of what I can do after graduating from ancient architecture."

"It's nothing more than restoring ancient buildings, or going to the cultural relics bureau to repair cultural relics. If it's not a top school, there will be no development."

The short-haired senior smiled lightly, almost rolling her eyes to the ceiling.

"That's right~"

The short senior shook his legs and impatiently gestured with the gel pen in his hand:

"If you want to make colored paintings of ancient buildings, you can do it yourself! But we don't want to be carpenters, why do we bother to do these? You have to know! Both Lin Ru and I have submitted to the Bartlett School of Architecture, University of London. For the application of exchange students, we still have a lot of papers to write during this period, so we don't have so much time to play with you!"

"I really haven't thought about the employment and exchange abroad that the senior said."

He Ying couldn't figure it out. He was clearly discussing the entries, so why was he rambling on.But since she talked about the future and ideals, she is also very happy to express her views:
"I'm just a little regretful. People now read ancient poems, wear Hanfu, eat snacks made by traditional methods, and drink wine and tea brewed by ancient methods, but few people live in buildings built with traditional techniques. If the future One day when it comes true, I hope that my name will be among the people who design and build such a building."

For group members.

He Ying's idea cannot be said to be impossible, it is simply a fantasy!

"Please!" The short senior's voice was even louder, "Can you wake up a little bit! Stop dreaming!"

This cynicism was more like a knife's edge, cutting He Ying's face white and red for a while.

She wanted to turn around and leave immediately, but reason made her stay here.

In Tianyang, Lin Ru's team is the most powerful team. If she wants to enter the national finals, this is the best choice.

Rather than arguing with them about who is the best Chinese and foreign ancient architecture, it is better to prepare for the competition.It is not too late to talk about ideals until the day when he wins the game and proves his strength.

It's just a different entry.

It's nothing to endure for a while.

"now that……"

He Ying pinched her fingers secretly, and made a compromise for the first time:

"Since everyone thinks this way, the minority obeys the majority, so let's use western ancient buildings as our works. Before I went to university, I studied art knowledge systematically, and I was also very interested in foreign ancient buildings. I can take care of the work."

"Ah~~~"

Facing He Ying's indomitable spirit, the short senior was a little mad:
"Does she really not understand or is she pretending not to understand? Lin Ru, why don't you just tell her straight!!"

Straight up?

He Ying looked at Lin Ru's lips stretched into a line, and suddenly had an ominous premonition:
"Haven't we already solved the problem of the preliminary competition?"

Lin Ru breathed a sigh of relief, and finally said:
"He Ying, actually we want to tell you."

"say what?"

He Ying was waiting for the next sentence, but suddenly heard a few knocks on the door.

then.

A lazy apology came from outside the door:
"Sorry, this is my first time at the School of Architecture. I'm not familiar with the road conditions. I'm late."

(End of this chapter)