The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

When dry wood is added to the fire, the rising orange light reaches the black bottom of the teapot. Water vapor surged and white smoke dissipated in the air. It was Xinda's first time making tea, and his technique was a bit clumsy. He had to avoid the direction of the water vapor several times.

Xinda wanted to focus on his second brother for advice, but Chen Heng was also a layman. Although the latter read many books, he rarely dabbled in leisure books such as the Tea Book.

It's not that he is disdainful, it's just that Chen Heng claims to be a member of the 'Niu Drinking School', and all the rules are false to him. He likes to wait for the tea to cool down before drinking it in one gulp.

Just boil the water. Sensing his brother's strange behavior, Chen Heng raised his head from the document in his hand, turned around and ordered with a smile.

How can there be so much emphasis on tea that costs two cents and one tael.

“When it comes to drinking tea, what matters is who you drink it with, not the quality of the tea.”

A poor student can still drink cheap tea with confidence. People, after all, you still need to study.

Oh. Xinda nodded. He had been following Chen Heng for a while.

This young man who had just left Shanxi Village was also opening his horizons little by little. He felt that what Chen Heng said was right, but when he thought about it carefully, it was a bit nonsense.

If the news really got out, those high-ranking people who respected the rules would be so angry that they would point their noses at the two brothers and call them vulgar names.

Xinda respected Chen Heng very much in his heart, and this feeling did not appear for no reason.

There is not only trust and obedience in the blood relationship, but also gratitude for his many cares, and even more hidden respect for his brother's knowledge and character.

When Chen Heng was writing Public Security Shu, Xinda was waiting nearby.

Chen Heng did some things in a low-key and obscure manner. However, Xinda saw them all one by one and felt that the second brother was different.

However, the second brother is a person who does big things and has no time to study such small things. He can check for the omissions and fill in the gaps.

Xinda was secretly happy thinking about it, Chen Heng was still busy peeling the watermelon seeds. This cheap snack is perfect for drinking tea.

I thought there might be a lot of people drinking tea. He just took advantage of reading documents to do some trivial things.

The camp has been maintained until now, and everything is on track.

There are not many things left for Chen Heng to worry about. As the command tower for many students, apart from handling some emergency matters, he doesn't need to think too much.

He still maintains the habit of coming every day, which is more of a symbolic meaning.

The refugees who came here are not three-year-old children who don't understand anything.

On the contrary, they know better than students who have no knowledge of the world about where to carry water and where to build latrines.

We must believe in the wisdom of the people and give full play to their own abilities, so that we can get twice the result with half the effort.

But if you say that the appearance of students has no effect, that is not necessarily the case. As half of the representatives of the government, their presence in the camp every day represents the government's caring attitude towards the refugees.

What the students can do now is to maintain this lost and recovered order.

The best and fastest way to do something well is for everyone to perform their duties and do their part well.

Is this what Lao Tzu meant when he said, Governing a country is like cooking fresh food?

Chen Heng found this topic very interesting and wrote it down on paper. Then he wrote down his questions and thoughts aside. Prepare to consider it as your next reading direction.

Reading with questions may be what I mean.

Xu Shi looked a little tired, and the melodious sound of When will he pull the red thread came from the distance. Chen Heng raised his head and looked at the lively crowd in the distance.

In the dimness of the figures, among the many shadows passing by, two bright silhouettes standing side by side were faintly revealed. Sometimes they raised their sleeves to cover their lips and whispered, sometimes they laughed together at funny words. The atmosphere was very cheerful and relaxed.

Xue Biao was in a miserable situation. He had no time to watch operas and listen to music. He always paid attention to the movements around him, fearing that someone with blind eyes would come up and bump into his own sister.

So, fellow men, never go shopping with two people of the opposite sex at the same time.

You’re so tired that you can’t hold on.

When Chen Heng saw this, he couldn't help but find it interesting.

When I was studying in my previous life, this woman named Yinglian had a constant relationship with the Xue family.

As a result, because of her arrival, she became involved with the second roommate of the Xue family.

Should we talk about the strangeness of fate, or should we lament the destiny of fate?

Chen Heng didn't know. He put his hands on his chest, leaned back slightly, and looked at the figures in the crowd from time to time, and then looked at the surrounding scenery.

There was a burst of dazzling sunshine ahead, and the thin snow melted faster. The coolness they brought was carried by the cool breeze to the girl's face, and a little white mist drifted along the line of the girl's lips. .

People have a love for beauty and a desire to compare beauty. When two beautiful paintings are placed in front of you, there is nothing wrong with comparing them. As long as they are not forced to compare, it is a matter of elegance and joy.

It should be said that it is somewhat unfair to Baoqin to compare Baoqin at this age with Yinglian. Yinglian has passed the age of fifteen, which is the age when the buds bloom. She was taller than Bao Qin. Standing next to the latter, she overwhelmed him.

Although Yinglian's graceful figure was covered by men's clothes, a jade belt still outlined the woman's slender waist. Looking down from here, you can see a pair of slender and straight legs. The other parts are not visible, only the hair coiled in the crown clearly reveals the profile of Yinglian's face.

As a future artist, Xue Biao once taught Chen Heng a set of techniques for appreciating beauty. For beauties in this world, first look at appearance, secondly look at bones, and thirdly look at charm.

The so-called Shen Yun is like a freehand painting. Some people have the beauty of opening and closing, while others are like the beauty of late chrysanthemums under the autumn moon. Each has its own beauty.

Chen Heng is not as particular about appreciation of aesthetics as Xue Biao, so he can only roughly understand charm as temperament.

He has seen Baoqin dressed as the bright moon, and also seen Daiyu riding a deer in the forest and singing the flute.

Only this Yinglian is really hard to describe. Her temperament is so complex and special, with a natural sense of romance and innocence hidden in her ignorant eyes.

But to lump them all into the category of I feel pity for you would easily overlook Yinglian's perseverance gained through suffering.

The vitality that is like the grass on the roadside in spring makes people feel even more extraordinary after the rain and wind blow.

Just like the smiling lips that the other party often raises, it seems like a gentle force is stirring in it.

This is a woman who will smile at the sufferings of fate and then turn around.

It is definitely not comparable to ordinary rouge powder.

Chen Heng admired Yinglian, but couldn't help but look at Baoqin. At this moment, Bao Qin also turned his head to look at Yinglian. The two people's eyes met inexplicably and separated without any trace.

Chen Heng thought that with so many people blocking him, the other party wouldn't be able to notice, so he boldly continued to wait and see.

The best explanation for Baoqin's beauty is that her appearance is like the bright moon in the sky. Regardless of whether the moon is full or not, all you need to do is praise it when you see it. Impeccable itself means a beautiful city and a beautiful country.

It's just that her beauty is currently concentrated on the pair of eyes under the snow-white forehead. Those bright eyes are extremely peaceful and intelligent - just smart, not worried.

This beauty is still slightly inferior to the current Yinglian. After all, Yinglian already has seven or eight points of femininity, while Baoqin is still a little girl. I'm afraid it will take another five or six years before Baoqin, who has just grown up, can be in the same place as Yinglian.

Suddenly, Chen Heng noticed that Bao Qin's face was slightly red.

He couldn't say why, but he just had an intuition that Bao Qin seemed to know that he was looking at her.

Thinking of this, Chen Heng looked away in panic, pretending to be calm and picked up the document to read.

Commenting on your best friend's sister behind your back is never a good thing.

Sin, sin, Amitabha.

When Chen Heng turned his attention to the objects on the table, Xinda had already made tea and raised his hand to summon Xue Biao and others.

Several people gathered together, gathered around the fire pot, and listened to the crackling sound, which was a unique winter leisure experience.

Their seats were also interesting. Xinda stayed on Chen Heng's left hand, playing with the refreshments. Yinglian sat directly on the other side of Chen Heng with a carefree attitude. Everyone was quite accepting of this and would not be surprised. Bao Qin accompanied Xue Biao and sat directly opposite Chen Heng.

Sister said that after drinking tea in a while, we will go back to the academy. As soon as Zhen Yinglian sat down, she held her chin with both hands, her tone was a little low, as if she was regretting this pleasant leisure time.

Chen Heng wanted to laugh when he heard this. He handed the tea made by Xinda to the other party and said softly, The academy is also as lively as the academy.

Zhen Yinglian couldn't say anything. She felt happy when she heard Chen Heng's gentle tone. She reached out to take the teacup and blew it carefully, her eyes falling on Chen Heng from time to time.

Because he often helps the family with housework, Chen Heng himself is not a picky eater and eats every meal. This makes him taller than his peers like Xue Zhu.

Although the skin color is not fair, it still has its own advantages. Viewed from the side, Chen Heng has a straight nose, a high forehead, slightly frowning clear eyes, staring at the Xue brothers and sisters opposite him, and his smiling lips are covered with subtle soft hairs, making him look even more youthful and cute.

All these things gathered in Yinglian's eyes, making her glow more and more brightly as she looked at them. The young man in front of him shows the joy of health and happiness and the unique beauty of young people, mixed with the rich and adaptive charm of Chen Heng's two generations, and it is not a beautiful painting.

She couldn't help but be fascinated by it, and felt that everything in the world was just right.

Sister Lin is still in the academy. It's better to leave her behind. Let's have fun outside. Bao Qin explained with a smile. Chun Yan helped her with the hot tea.

Regarding the friendship between girls, Chen Heng and Xue Biao did not intend to comment. I just thought that if I went out to play with Jiang Yuanbai and others behind my back, my friends would not let them sleep peacefully.

That's true. Xue Biao nodded with great feeling.

Bring her something to eat when you go back. Chen Heng felt that he still knew Sister Lin, Hibiscus cake and cold fragrant cake are both good. Lin Daiyu's taste was salty, and his tea today was just light enough to quench her thirst. I'll bring some tea back later. .”

Did Chunyan bring a water cup? Baoqin also thought Chen Heng's suggestion was good, so she asked the maid.

I brought it, miss.

A few people chatted for a while, and the topic turned to Xue Biao's paintings. Chen Heng was also very curious about this, You have been studying with Master Xu for so long, why haven't you shown your paintings to us?

What do you know? Everything I draw now is just a practice. If I take it out, it won't be a sign of the future. I usually burn it directly after I finish the drawing.

Xue Biao picked up the air of a new artist, which made Chen Heng feel pity for a while. Such good drawing paper needs to be burned after finishing it.

Art is indeed not something that poor people can learn.

Bao Qin was about to explain the secret to Chen Heng, but Yinglian on the side suddenly handed the teacup in her hand to the person beside her and said frankly and naturally: I've cooled it down, drink it quickly.

Yinglian has been in contact with abducted children a lot since she was a child. If she wants to be nice to someone, she can't help but show some of her old caring attitude. She didn't know how to express this feeling, it was hidden in every little detail of concern.

She didn't understand what liking meant, she just wanted to be nice to Chen Heng and wanted to watch him talk and smile.

Xue Biao and Bao Qin, who were on the opposite side, were shocked. Women nowadays were all well-behaved and lived their lives properly. When had they ever seen such a bold act?

If Jiang Yuanbai and Qian Dayou were here, they would definitely have something in common with them. This girl always behaves so innocently in everything she does, making it difficult for people to interfere and criticize her.

Chen Heng looked at the tea cup in front of him, and then at the girl's expectant eyes. After a slight hesitation, he reached out and took it as usual, then casually took the fruit plate and pointed at the melon seeds he peeled, You guys should eat some of this too. I peeled it myself before and I was exhausted.

Ha, haha, hahaha, I'm so lucky to be able to eat something that Brother Heng peeled with his own hands. Xue Biao continued awkwardly. After he finished speaking, he felt that what he said sounded really nonsense.

Xinda felt depressed, wasn't it? The cup of tea in my hand was also reserved for my second brother.

You are really my good brother. Since the first time I met you, I have determined that you can be a lifelong friend. Chen Heng blinked at Xue Biao and tried his best to hold back a smile.

Zhen Yinglian was completely unaware of the impact of her actions. She only happily picked up the melon seeds and put them in her mouth. The corners of her eyes were curled up as if to express how delicious the food was.

After a few people drank tea in a hurry, Xue Biao and Chen Heng couldn't wait to put Bao Qin and Ying Lian on the carriage. When the carriage drove into the city, the two men breathed a sigh of relief.

This Miss Zhen is so brave.

Ha. Listening to his friend's emotion, Chen Heng sighed subtly, not knowing how to evaluate it.

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In the carriage back, Bao Qin looked at Ying Lian who was in a good mood, and wanted to teach her about worldly etiquette. However, when he saw Ying Lian's raised lips, she was as happy as a child, but she couldn't help but fall into silence.

With the other party acting so naturally and boldly, and being bound by rules and regulations, who can feel more at ease?

Baoqin's mind was already very smart, and she had a lot of knots hidden in her heart. Now she had a different kind of reference, which made her fall into troubled thinking.

After thinking for a while, Baoqin decided to try to suggest: Sister, in the future when there are many people, it is better not to do more of the things before.

Ah? Yinglian was a little curious. Just because she didn't have much contact with the outside world, it didn't mean she was stupid.

After hearing Bao Qin's words, she knew that her actions just now were inappropriate, and she quickly asked why.

Baoqin patiently explained the problems to her, not too much or too little, but only some important points.

She was afraid of hurting Yinglian's innocence, but if she really didn't know anything, she would inevitably cause trouble and suffer from it if she continued to live in the world.

Yinglian listened in confusion for a long time before she realized that there were still such things. She couldn't help but secretly said angrily: I just thought that if you want to be nice to someone, you should do it, but I didn't expect that there are such things.

It's okay, sister, you don't have to blame yourself. Bao Qin quickly comforted the other party, Just avoid people. People in the world always like to gossip, so there's no need to worry about it in private.

Bao Qin said it sincerely, if possible, if everything was not such a coincidence. She also hopes that she can be as bold and free as Yinglian.

When you think of something or someone, you dare to say it and do it. How comfortable it must be.

You won't cause any trouble to him, Yinglian asked timidly.

Bao Qin smiled and shook her head, knowing in her heart that her position was a bit delicate.

There are many words and many mistakes. The speech just made was also to prevent Sister Yinglian from suffering in the future.

If she talks too much, her own worries will become embarrassing.

How can one hide his thoughts? Thousands of words are worse than silence.

What's more, she and Daiyu still have a sisterly relationship.

This puts people in a dilemma.

Hey, this girl only dares to hide her sighs in her heart. His face was calm as usual, and he only hid his hands in his sleeves, making it difficult to see the strength of his grip.

After the two of them returned to the academy, Baoqin said goodbye to Yinglian. She handed the tea made by Chen Heng and the snacks purchased by Chen Heng to Daiyu alone, and the latter showed a look of joy as expected.

Sister, come and read the article I just wrote. Lin Daiyu showed Bao Qin the article she had written in the morning while eating cakes.

One of them is Xiaoxiangzi and the other is Yanxiake. They are all peerless murderers with names in Jing'an Literary Society. Many students in the academy have received their harsh comments.

Bao Qin smiled and picked up the article. After reading it a few times, he exclaimed: Sister Lin, please tell me the details in it.

Hahaha. Daiyu laughed triumphantly, stretched out her hand and pulled Baoqin to sit in front of her, This person is called Aunt Shui, and she also knows her brother.

Sit down and I'll tell you slowly.

Hahahahahahahaha, let me tell you quietly, +1+1 experience has been popping up in my head recently. I feel that I will soon break through the 1.5 level and be promoted to LV2, and I will be able to write better stories soon. Come.