During a 100-day banquet, Lin Chaoyang was listening to war stories, with his left ear in his right ear. It was not that he did not respect his ancestors, but that the amount of information input was too large and his mind was not enough.
With the materials he has mastered now, it is okay to write two more novels.
Before leaving, several veteran generals asked for their address and phone number, saying that they would go to his house to sit for the New Year and then talk to him.
On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, he took his children out to purchase New Year's goods.
In fact, there is no shortage of New Year’s goods at home. Lin Chaoyang just wants to take his two children to feel the New Year’s atmosphere.
There were crowds of people on the streets, some people were pushing bicycles, some people were carrying cloth bags, and some people carried a bunch of New Year goods on their shoulders.
Red lanterns and Spring Festival couplets decorate every place.
The voices were bustling in my ears, and the sounds were filled with joy. When I opened my mouth, I was filled with breath everywhere, like white ribbons connecting strangers, warm and sincere.
After walking outside for most of the day, the two children's faces were red from the cold, but they were still very excited.
On New Year's Eve, early in the morning, Tao's father was about to write Spring Festival couplets. Yan Yan volunteered to grind ink for his grandfather. Tao's father laughed, "Yan Yan is so good. Your aunt loves to do this job when she was as old as you."
Tao's father was not in a hurry, and taught Yan Yan the tricks of cultivating ink step by step.
"Add water first, add a little, three or five drops are enough. Hold it, right, press and push it hard, and draw the circle, right? Let's draw the largest circle."
Tao's father taught him patiently and Yan Yan learned seriously.
This situation is filled with joy in family life.
Lin Erchun, who was beside him, was envious of him. He had to be a cultural person. If he came to take care of his children, he would definitely not be able to do these things. At most, he could teach him how to smoke the ice gang.
With a "click", Tao Xiwu, who had been fiddling with the camera early in the morning, suddenly ran to Tao's father not far away to take a photo of the grandfather and grandson who were doing writing.
The child looked at everything fresh. Yan Yan felt a little bored after he had been meddling the ink for a while. After being disturbed by Tao Xiwu, he immediately threw down the ink strip and ran to compete for the toys with Tao Xiwu.
Tao's father smiled and shook his head, grinding the ink on his own, spreading the red paper, calming his mind, and then his pen was like a dragon and a snake.
"Dad, your skills have improved again. You have both Yan and Liu bones, like a formation cloud of thousands of miles, and like a long-lasting vine, and you have deeply grasped the essence of the Tang Dynasty's laws!"
Tao Yumo smiled and flattered, Lin Chaoyang said, "It's not that I'm talking about you. Every year, I have the words "Yan Jin Liu Gu". Can you change something fresh? Dad is tired of hearing it."
Tao Yumo turned to him, "Then you comment, I'll listen to your opinions."
Lin Chaoyang walked to the desk calmly, first bowed and "tasted" carefully, nodded from time to time, his face full of admiration.
"The jade ink is just flattering, but there is nothing wrong with it. Dad, your skills are indeed good now. Look at this stroke of iron and silver hooks, which are both hard and soft. The ink color seems to have a sound of metal and stone coming out.
There is both the heroic wind and strong grass, and the leisurely breeze comes.
The key is that the whole work is sparse and dense, and the characters are like stars, which have both the beauty of staggeredness and the appearance of being one.
It not only maintains the essence of Yan Jin and Liu Gu, but also integrates personal artistic feelings. This exploration of maintaining the integrity and creating new things is really refreshing!”
"Baopa!" Lin Chaoyang finished his flattery and smooth filming. Before Tao's father could express his opinion, Tao Yumo had already applauded.
"You should look at each other with admiration after three days of separation. Brother-in-law, you are really good at this level of flattery now, and it is faster than your father's calligraphy skills.
What you said, dad is almost becoming the 'Two Kings Reborn'."
Tao Yumo's tone was a little sarcastic.
"Okay, stop quarreling, I'll post everything if I have time."
Spring Festival couplets, door gods, window flowers, and word "Fu" are a lot of things to paste on the thirty day. Tao Yumo rushed to paste window flowers and word "Fu" and did not need to go out to avoid being frozen.
"Let's go, son, dad will take you to post Spring Festival couplets."
Lin Chaoyang called Dongdong, Tao Xiwu, and brought a stool, and then asked Dongdong to stand on the stool and paste the Spring Festival couplets at the gate. He held his hands and directed the two of them to relax and freehand painting.
"It's crooked, go to the right, go upwards-"
After posting the East Courtyard and pasting the West Courtyard, Dongdong's hands and face turned red, and she said dissatisfiedly: "Dad, you are taller than both of us, why don't you stick it?"
"I can't direct you two to work."
"I can command, too."
"Do you think command is that simple? There is a lot of knowledge here. You can post it for two years first, and then command it after you have more experience."
"oh."
Lin Chaoyang breathed a sigh of relief. The child was old and it was hard to fool him.
After posting Spring Festival couplets to the West Courtyard, Lin Chaoyang stood under the wall and looked at the gate of the courtyard. He always felt that he was a little younger, but he couldn't say it.
When he led his two children back to the gate of the East Courtyard, he suddenly remembered that there seemed to be less firecrackers.
On the 30th morning of previous years, firecrackers would sound from time to time in the alley, which was the impatient naughty children preparing to welcome the New Year.
But this year, the surrounding area is quiet, with only the roar of engines on Chang'an Street blowing from the wind.
"There is no more fireworks, and the New Year atmosphere is less."
When he returned to the house, Lin Chaoyang sighed.
Tao Yushu teased, "It's still the same for children. It's not that the New Year atmosphere is less, but that you are old."
Lin Chaoyang's eyes fell on Yan Yan who was running around the yard. The whole courtyard was filled with her laughter, and he couldn't help but be infected by the laughter.
"Too."
Lin Chaoyang smiled self-deprecatingly. After this year, he had taken another step closer to his forties.
On the second day of the Chinese New Year, Tao Yucheng left the house early in the morning and said he had an appointment with his friend. Zhao Li muttered a few dissatisfied words.
After a while, Tao Xiwu also had to go out and drive.
"What kind of car do you drive? There are not enough buses, subways, and taxis for you?"
Tao Xiwu's request was ruthlessly rejected by Zhao Li, so he had to keep begging, "Mom, today I'm going out with my classmates. We have more people, so it's easier to drive."
Tao Xiwu usually drives at home, especially when driving to pick up Tao Yucheng who has drunk too much. However, Zhao Li opposes him driving with friends and classmates when he goes out to play.
Now, unlike twenty years later, even in a capital like Yanjing, the number of civilian cars has just exceeded one million.
Among the millions of civilian cars, the number of private cars is only 97,000, while the permanent population of Yanjing this year was 12 million.
From a policy perspective, the government announced the Automobile Industry Industrial Policy in April last year, which officially recognized the legality of private car purchases for the first time.
It is conceivable that for a young man like Tao Xiwu who is under 20 years old, it is so silly that he can drive a bus out to play with his classmates and friends.
After working with my mother for a long time, she couldn't get what she wanted. Tao Xiwu had to walk out of the house in disappointment.
In the afternoon, several young men escorted Tao Xiwu back to Xiaoliubukou Hutong.
"It's fine when I go out, what's wrong?"
Tao Xiwu was taken to the yard by his classmates, and this scene scared his family.
"Don't mention it. I went to Shichahai to skate. I fell down and my feet were pressed down. The doctor said that my bones were broken and I had to take care of it for a month." Tao Xiwu said depressedly.
I heard that it was a bone crack, and my family members breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Li scolded and said, "Those who have to go out for the New Year are going to play. Who are you going to suppress if you don't?"
Considering that there was still a class of classmates, Zhao Li gave Tao Xiwu some face and said nothing, but instead greeted the students enthusiastically.
After falling today, Tao Xiwu was in great pain and had to ask his classmates to take him to the hospital. He thought it was an ordinary sprain, so he didn't call his home.
After the examination, the doctor said it was a bone crack.
Fortunately, the situation is not serious, and even gypsum is not needed.
"Thank you all today, thanks to you classmates."
While talking, Zhao Li looked at Tao Xiwu's classmates, including five people, two men and three women.
They all look very upright, especially the two female classmates, who look very beautiful.
When Zhao Li took care of everyone, she couldn't help but take a look at her again, wondering if someone was the future daughter-in-law.
"Miss, are you all Xiwu's classmates?"
Zhao Li found that among the few female classmates, one of the girls looked at Tao Xiwu with concern. The girl looked beautiful.
It felt comfortable to see, and Zhao Li took the initiative to ask her.
"Yes, aunt."
"What's your name? I'm from the same class as him?"
"Auntie, my name is Liu Lin,
I'm from the performance department."
"Oh, from the performance department." Zhao Li glanced at her son, wondering how to find it. The girl from the performance department is indeed beautiful.
"Mom! Mom!" Seeing that my mother's attitude was a little wrong, Tao Xiwu shouted twice.
"What's the matter?" Zhao Li was inquiring about military information and replied absent-mindedly.
"I want to eat pig's trotters. The doctor said that it would be better to replenish the shape. You can get me two pig's trotters tonight."
In normal times, if Tao Xiwu ordered such dishes, Zhao Li would definitely scold him, "I think you look like a pig's trotter." But considering that he is a patient now, it would be right to make up for it.
"knew."
Zhao Li responded, but did not move, as if she wanted to continue chatting.
Tao Xiwu quickly interrupted and said a few words before dispelling Zhao Li's gossip and went out to buy pig's trotters.
"Xiwu, you're fine, so let's leave first." Several classmates offered their farewell.
"Let's go after dinner."
Before Tao Xiwu could speak, Tao Yumo, who had just entered the door, said something. She was holding a plate of cut fruit in her hand and her eyes swept around several female classmates.
Just as one left and another came, Tao Xiwu lamented in his heart.
"My sister-in-law, go and do your business, I'll just call them." When he spoke, he also gave Tao Yumo a look.
Tao Yumo left the room reluctantly.
After she left, Tao Xiwu smiled awkwardly and said, "Our family is very enthusiastic."
Then he arranged the book and said, "Eat some fruit, eat fruit, and leave after dinner."
Several students divided the fruits, and the fat man among the two male classmates asked Tao Xiwu, "Xiwu, don't your family live in Yanda?"
"I live in Yanda. This is my aunt's house. During the Chinese New Year, their house is big and they are gathered together and lively," said Tao Xiwu.
Several students nodded. The courtyard house that was three times entered was indeed big enough.
Except for one female classmate, the rest of the students were from Yanjing. Everyone saw a lot of Siheyuan, but today the Siheyuan opened everyone's eyes and looked at them with a sense of elegance.
"Xiwu, the two luxury cars in the alley are also from your aunt's house, right?" the fat man asked again.
Just as we entered Hu, everyone saw several cars parked at the entrance of the alley, and there were two Mercedes-Benz alone.
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Seeing that Tao Xiwu didn't seem to want to talk about this topic, female classmate Liu Lin stood up and walked towards the wall, "Hey, look at this painting, is this signature Wu Zuoren?"
Liu Lin's words attracted the attention of the students, and several of them came forward to take a look.
The painting is a yak. ​​The whole painting has almost no lines. Only a few ink-colored blocks show the two lifelike yaks.
The style is simple and extremely modern, and it has the same effect as the Italian school of color and block painting.
After looking at the paintings for a few times, they thought they were well drawn, and no matter how many names they had, they could not tell. Instead, they focused on the signature.
The signature is very sloppy, neither time nor the recipient's identity title, and only four words are written "played by a person".
It seems very unofficial.
But it is precisely this "unofficial" that allows people to see the intimate relationship between the painter and the recipient at a glance. "That, Wu Zuoren turned out to be my aunt's neighbor, and the old man had a good relationship with him, so he gave it to him."
The few people were amazed at the words of Tao Xiwu.
Wu Zuoren's reputation in China is still a little different from that in Qi Baishi and Xu Beihong, but he is also a well-known painter at home. He can easily hang the paintings of such painters at home, and the conditions can be imagined.
The more people think about it, the more mysterious it becomes in their hearts. I guess that Aunt Tao Xiwu's family must be not ordinary people.
However, when the family surrounded Tao Xiwu just now, they didn't seem to see his aunt.
These people were thinking about the movement coming from the flower gate of the inner courtyard. Two children first ran into the yard with laughter, followed by a man and a woman.
They entered the main room first, and after less than two minutes, the man and woman came to the west wing.
"Why are you so careless?"
The woman at the beginning has an elegant temperament without losing her majesty. She asked this sentence as soon as she entered the door, and she was scolded in her tone.
Seven points of concern.
Tao Xiwu scratched his head, "The main reason is that the idea is too much, just pressing on his feet."
The man following behind looked elegant and easy-going, and asked a few questions with concern.
Tao Xiwu introduced several classmates to the two, "This is my eldest aunt and uncle."
Since the couple entered the house, several of his classmates stood up and looked restrained. At this moment, Tao Xiwu introduced him, and the few immediately asked solemnly.
When they were in the yard just now, the few people hadn't seen it clearly, but when they met in the house, everyone immediately recognized it.
Tao Xiwu's eldest uncle turned out to be the great writer Lin Chaoyang.
As for his aunt, everyone thinks she is very elegant and has a strong woman.
"Hello, sit, sit."
Tao Yushu waved his hand and asked everyone to sit down. After chatting for a few more words, he found a reason to go out with Lin Chaoyang.
After the two left, Liu Lin shouted excitedly: "Xiwu, your eldest uncle is Lin Chaoyang? Why have you never said it?"
Tao Xiwu was about to speak, but the fat man beside him asked in an excited tone: "Xiwu, is your aunt Mr. Tao?"
The two of them said one by one, Tao Xiwu spread his hands, "Who do you want me to go back first?"
Liu Lin rushed forward, "Of course I'll answer me first."
"Didn't you see it all? That's indeed my eldest uncle. There's nothing to say. Isn't it just a deliberate show off when I say it.
You guys don’t know me, they’re very low-key.”
Everyone sneered at it, are you still low-key?
A beautiful girl who had always been quiet among the people asked, "Wu Yong, have you known Aunt Xiwu long ago?"
She has a standard melon-shaped face, with big and bright eyes, clear and lively, and a soft temperament with a hint of charm.
As soon as she spoke, Tao Xiwu immediately responded, "He doesn't know my aunt."
The fat man said, "I don't know Xiwu's eldest aunt, but I know her! That's Mr. Tao of Lin's Film, Zhang Yimou, and Chen Kaige's boss."
Hearing this, everyone exclaimed in surprise, a little bigger than when they saw Lin Chaoyang just now.
It’s not their fault. We are all students from the Film Academy. No matter how famous Lin Chaoyang is, he is still a writer and has nothing to do with everyone.
But Tao Yushu is different. That's Lin's Pictures. Many famous directors, stars, and classic films were born here.
Tao Xiwu, the classmate they spent day and night, turned out to be the nephew of the boss of Lin's Pictures.
Everyone was a little dazed for a moment, and Liu Lin inexplicably thought of the TV series "The Story of Qianlong" that was broadcast on TV two years ago.
Tao Xiwu in front of him suddenly put on a bright yellow dragon robe and said to her arrogantly: "All the people are flat."
When they came to their senses, several other people had surrounded Tao Xiwu.
"Xiwu, why didn't you tell me about this relationship earlier with Mr. Tao?"
"Xiwu, my buddy will depend on you from now on. I don't have high requirements. Just arrange for me Zhang Yimou's male lead after graduation."
Everyone was talking for a while before they recovered from their excitement.
"It's time to eat! Let's go and have a meal." Zhao Li came over and called everyone.
Tao Xiwu, the patient, had no special care, and was supported by everyone to go to the restaurant for dinner.
Today, the family has a large population, so they divided into two tables. Tao Xiwu and his classmates made one table.
The dishes for the dinner were rich and delicious, but several of Tao Xiwu's classmates ate some food without knowing it. When they learned about Tao Yushu's identity, everyone felt a little nervous.
After the meal, several people planned to say goodbye and leave, and Tao Yushu planned to arrange for the driver to drive them.
"No, we just need to take the bus back."
Rejecting Tao Yushu's kindness, everyone said goodbye to Tao Xiwu again. After walking out of the yard, several people stood at the entrance of the alley and couldn't help looking back.
"I really didn't expect that Xiwu's family background was so good!" The fat man sighed. After saying this, he showed a look of gratitude again, "Xiwu and I are the ones who are the ones who are good friends)!"
The subtext of this sentence is: My buddy has a bright future.
"Hey, Liu Zi, I think Xiwu is interested in you. If you find him as your boyfriend, you won't have to worry anymore."
Among the three female classmates, the most ordinary-looking girl held the charming girl's arm and said in a teasing tone.
Listening to her words, Liu Zi was not very happy, but he was not easy to express.
"Li Xue, what did you say?" Liu Lin was cheerful and said righteously for Liu Zi.
Li Xue said aggrievedly: "I'm not sarcastic."
After saying that, she said again, "Don't be so arrogant. Everyone is adults. With a family background like Tao Xiwu, what kind of girlfriend can't be found?"
"If you don't want it, I'll want it!"
Li Xue's naked and bold speech shocked everyone.
"The evil words confuse the public!" Liu Lin said outspokenly. Li Xue didn't care, but instead said with a smile: "Okay, it seems that I have one missing competitor."
After saying that, she looked at Liu Zi. Liu Zi, who was introverted, was silent at this time, but Li Xue noticed a sense of crisis in her eyes.
Several classmates left, Tao Xiwu was pressed on the chair in the main room, Tao Yumo sat opposite him with his legs on his back.
"Tell me!"
"What did you say?" Tao Xiwu asked knowingly.
"Also pretend? I think you won't cry until you see the coffin!" Tao Yumo threatened.
Zhao Li asked impatiently: "Who is your girlfriend? Is it that Liu Lin?"
Tao Xiwu's face looked a little shy, "No, they are all classmates."
"Classmate? Isn't it right? I see that girl named Liu Lin-"
After some torture, Tao Xiwu got involved.
Among those female classmates, there was indeed no girlfriend, but there was one in them who was chasing the girl, named Liu Zi.
Zhao Li paired the face and name in her memory one by one, then frowned and said, "That girl looks not simple. Don't look silently, she must be very careful."
Zhao Li has no good impression of Liu Zi, but the most fundamental reason is that she looks.
Exquisite and lovely, charming and passionate. Liu Zi's appearance is the typical appearance of a vixen in women's eyes.
"Mom, you're so idealistic." Tao Xiwu retorted.
"What a good intention, I have eaten more salt than you have eaten." Zhao Li's winning goal made Tao Xiwu speechless, and then she said, "I think that girl named Liu Lin is good, beautiful, cheerful and generous, and she doesn't look at it."
Tao Xiwu sighed helplessly and looked at Tao Yumo for help, "My sister-in-law!"
"What do you think of me? If you can chase anyone you can." Tao Yumo's opinion was simple and straightforward.
Zhao Li hugged her arms and snorted, "You go and chase after the person named Liu Zi now, and chase each one into each other."
Tao Xiwu was dissatisfied with his mother's arbitrary decision. He knew that his mother simply felt that Liu Zi had learned about his family background today.
It will definitely change its attitude.
"Then I'll chase Liu Lin. If she agrees, there will be no problem?"
Tao Xiwu said to his mother and looked at Tao Yushu for support.
Tao Yushu said seriously: "These girls are all from the performance department. I don't recommend that you find actresses to be your girlfriend or wife."
"Why?" Tao Xiwu was very angry.
"The profession of actor has its own special nature. Can you accept your future wife hugging and hugging other men? Or even take a step further?"
Tao Yushu's words made Tao Xiwu fall into silence.
Chapter completed!