Reborn as a great painter, with a system, you can be willful

Jiang Zhe left the art museum and went straight to the Lama Temple.

The last time I came to the capital, I didn’t have the opportunity to visit some famous attractions. This time, before leaving, I had already made a plan.

He planned to go to Lama Temple first today, then to Bell and Drum Tower Square, Prince Gong Mansion Museum, and finally to Jingshan Park.

Several teachers suggested that they find someone to take him out for a tour, but he refused. If a grown man like him could get lost in this place, he would never go out again.

Although the weather is hot, there are many tourists coming here for the rich history and culture.

Jiang Zhe stood in line at the door and waited. Because there was nothing he had to do, he felt no pressure, and even though there were many people around him, he was still very patient.

Although I encountered various things this morning, I still think on the bright side that I saw a lot of good works at the exhibition and gained more knowledge.

Just as I was distracted, I heard a clear voice. "We meet again, Jiang Zhe."

Following the sound, I saw Meng Xi, whom I had just met not long ago, standing nearby.

There were people coming and going around, so he didn't notice when this person came over.

Only an hour later, Meng Xi's outfit was slightly different from before. She changed her trousers into shorts suitable for sports, and put on a lady's sun hat and sunglasses. She was carrying a lady's canvas bag with a cartoon bear pattern on it.

She looks more youthful and lively than when she was in the art museum.

"What's wrong? Don't you recognize me?" Meng Xi saw Jiang Zhe looking at her, but didn't say anything.

"I remember, I remember. Classmate Meng Xi, right?" Jiang Zhe said.

Meng Xi smiled and responded: "We are the same age, you don't have to be so old-fashioned. Just call me by my name."

Jiang Zhe didn’t know why he came here. If someone came up to him on their own initiative, would he be that attractive?

Meng Xi said directly: "I heard from the teacher that you were coming to visit, so I planned to volunteer to be your tour guide. Unfortunately, you didn't answer the phone when I called you, so I just came here directly."

Jiang Zhe recalled that he had received two strange phone calls before, but he did not answer them. It was probably because he had talked to some teachers about the attractions he wanted to visit, so this person came to him.

He said: "I checked the route in advance, so I don't want to trouble others."

"I haven't been out to play for a long time. You came from Binhai, so let me show my hospitality. It's like I'm entertaining friends on behalf of my teacher. Don't be polite to me, being polite will make me seem pretentious. You won't not give me a chance, will you?" At this moment, Meng Xi was no longer aloof and became quick-talking.

Jiang Zhe was not hypocritical. Would he be afraid if someone came to him? "Thank you. You've worked hard."

"It's not that hard to play together."

The two people followed the group of tourists. No one mentioned what happened in the art gallery.

"What do you know about the Lama Temple?" Meng Xi asked.

Jiang Zhe said: "I know it is the residence of Emperor Yongzheng. I heard some stories when listening to storytelling. In addition, I heard that it is very effective to draw lots and pray for blessings here."

Meng Xi introduced to Jiang Zhe: "The Lama Temple was originally the residence of the fifth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Prince Yongzheng. It was also the place where Emperor Qianlong was born and grew up. Because it gave birth to two emperors, it became a place of blessing. Like the Forbidden City, it has yellow tiles and red walls. Now it is very popular..."

I chatted with Meng Xi while playing and collected study materials at the same time.

"Jiang Zhe, let me take a picture for you." Meng Xi rushed to find a good position and took a picture for Jiang Zhe. Then she sweetly asked an old lady to take a photo of the two of them.

She naturally moved closer to Jiang Zhe.

The place where people make wishes has the most tourists. Jiang Zhexue follows Mengxi's method and wishes for himself and his family to be healthy, safe and happy.

Coming out of the Lama Temple, the Imperial College is right opposite.

"This is the highest institution of learning and education management in ancient China..." In front of Jiang Zhe, Meng Xi showed a different side of herself. No longer so cold, she showed the talent of a local, talking about everything from heaven to earth, from the past to today, and even to the future. From international current affairs to ordinary life, any topic can become a topic, which makes Jiang Zhe feel very interesting.

"Would you like something to drink?"

Jiang Zhe said, "Do you have any recommendations? I want to try the specialties of the capital."

"Arctic Ocean!"

Jiang Zhe followed the instructions and bought two bottles of soda.

"Thank you." Mengxi took the soda and drank it slowly through a straw.

"I should be the one to say thank you." Jiang Zhe took a sip of the soda. It wasn't that delicious, but it wasn't bad either.

"I'll be your tour guide, so you won't be bored. I know a lot about this place. Where are we going next?"

Jiang Zhe told the destination.

"We have to walk faster. There are many places to see in Prince Gong's Mansion." Meng Xi said

Jiang Zhe said to Meng Xi, "Since you are a local, I would like to ask you for advice. I want to see the traditional life in the capital."

Meng Xi's pearly teeth left the straw: "Hutong."

She led Jiang Zhe through several alleys and introduced the situation there with familiarity.

Jiang Zhe saw the old alleys and the renovated alleys.

Most of the alleys they passed through seemed narrow, and one could see all kinds of people and things.

There are tourists who are passing by in a hurry and are curious about everything, and there are also residents who are very relaxed and enjoying the cool air on the street.

Jiang Zhe saw the children playing on the street and also saw the excitement of cursing and quarreling.

When passing by the door of a house, Meng Xi greeted an old man.

From listening to the conversation between the two, I learned that the old man was over 70 years old and in good spirits.

Meng Xi was particularly polite when she spoke to the old man. At this time, her words truly showed the characteristics of a local.

Jiang Zhe understood that when she talked to him, she tried her best to use standard Mandarin.

"My grandmother's house used to be near here. So, I am very familiar with this place." Meng Xi said to Jiang Zhe: "The alleys in the capital are connected to each other. Everyone has lived in this place for decades. The neighbors are very familiar with each other. Many people don't want to move, but of course some people can't move. When I was young, I played with many friends in the yard at my grandmother's house and my own home.

Don’t look at me as quiet now, I was very naughty when I was a child.

Later, we moved to a commercial apartment in the community, and it felt less fun. Many people say that Hutong culture is a culture of the past, but I actually like it very much.”

After Meng Xi understood Jiang Zhe's tour method and purpose, he quickly adjusted the route and tour method in time.

In order to save time, the two walked to places that needed to be observed and experienced, and took a ride to places that did not require careful observation.

During her interactions with Jiang Zhe, Meng Xi paid attention to every detail about him, and the more she observed, the more curious she became.

When Jiang Zhe is riding in a car, he will take out a small sketchbook from his bag and sketch some simple drawings.

Every time this happened, Meng Xi would come over and watch curiously.

(End of this chapter)