vrcanaries Chapter 128 Sketch Portrait
Chapter 128 Sketch Portrait
Master Qi took the blueprints from Yang Jianwu. The glass tea set was decorated with three-dimensional patterns, and every plant and tree was lifelike. He had never seen a glass jar before, and it looked simpler than a teacup.
"Miss, what is the purpose of this jar?"
"This is a horn-shaped jar, used for conditioning the body."
Master Qi suddenly realized that the jars looked familiar; they were made using the horn-shaped method! The horn-shaped method had been popular in the capital for several years, and almost every household had several bamboo or ceramic jars.
The young lady added something to the glass material she gave her, and after it was made into jewelry, very few pieces broke when they were intentionally or unintentionally dropped on the ground. If it were sold as a set, the most discerning families in the capital would definitely compete to buy it. Even if they didn't use it, they would still want to collect a set. The young lady would definitely start a glass craze.
“Miss, we two are now quite skilled at making glass, and making a set of glass jars should be no problem. As for the teacups, the patterns on them are extremely intricate, so it will take some time…”
"I understand. Make as many as you can, and make sure they are exquisite. This is something that will be shown at a state banquet."
Upon hearing that the teacups would be used at a state banquet, the two craftsmen became even more cautious in their production. Before Yang Jianwu left, they carefully examined the patterns on the teacups and promptly communicated with the young lady about any unclear details. Diplomatic relations were a major event and could not be delayed!
Puyang Xuan was a little bored after finishing his apple, so he took a book from the bookshelf next to him and sat down in the rattan chair to browse through it casually. Most of the books in Jubaozhai were about appraising treasures and famous products, and the content was quite uninteresting.
From Anshun to Beijing, I remained vigilant for many days and nights, and last night I didn't sleep at all. Now that I'm in Jianwu's territory, I've let my guard down and actually fell asleep while watching.
The man rested his right hand on his head, his fair and smooth face revealing a sharp and cold expression; his sword-like eyebrows slanted into the few strands of ink-black hair at his temples; his long eyelashes drooped, casting a faint shadow under his eyelids; his exquisite lips were slightly upturned, as if he were always smiling.
At noon, Yang Jianwu intended to call Puyang Xuan to have lunch. When she came out of the inner room, she saw a handsome man resting. The sunlight outside was strong, but it filtered through the branches and into the window, reducing the heat. The warm light shone on Puyang Xuan, masking his cold aura and giving him a gentle touch.
The two chefs followed Yang Jianwu out. Just as Chef Wei was about to go forward to wake Puyang Xuan, Yang Jianwu stopped him, gestured for him to be quiet, and indicated that they should go and have their meal first. The two quietly left the processing room, thoughtfully closing the door behind them.
Yang Jianwu walked to Puyang Xuan's side, took out a thin blanket from her space and covered him with it. In her heart, she complained about Puyang Xuan again. Instead of resting in the camp, he insisted on acting like a guard and keeping watch at night. On the way to the capital, she suggested that the two of them take turns keeping watch at night, but he just wouldn't listen. He even said that it was bad for girls to stay up late. He was on guard all the way. Even if he had an iron body, he couldn't stay up every night!
It's fortunate that he's asleep on his own turf right now. If someone with ulterior motives finds him, he'll be in deep trouble! Considering how well they've taken care of him all the way, let him sleep for a while.
Bored, Yang Jianwu took out a piece of cardstock and two charcoal pencils from her spatial storage and began to draw Puyang Xuan's likeness.
Having not drawn figures for a long time, my technique has become a bit rusty. Fortunately, this person is strikingly handsome, and with the lines I strive for perfection, he looks very much like a real person.
When the two chefs returned after finishing their meal, assuming that the young lady and the young master Puyang had already left, they chatted as they opened the door. Puyang Xuan heard the noise, opened his sleepy eyes, and was immediately met with the woman's direct gaze. In an instant, all sleepiness vanished.
"Ahem, sorry, Sword Dance, I fell asleep..."
I was about to sit up straight after moving my numb arms when I was stopped by a shout!
"Don't move! Sit like you were before! Almost done!"
"Oh……"
Puyang Xuan dared not make any further moves, maintaining the position of his hand resting on his head. His slender phoenix eyes swept over Jian Wu's hand. Was it a drawing paper? What was that black stick? The scribbles on his hand—was he drawing himself? He felt a surge of joy, and the corners of his lips naturally curved upwards.
The two craftsmen exchanged a knowing glance, bowed quietly, and went to the inner room to continue making glass.
After about half a cup of tea's time, Yang Jianwu put down his paper and pen, stretched, and said, "Oh~ I'm finally finished. It's been so long since I've drawn a figure. Come here, what do you think?"
Puyang Xuan couldn't wait to get close to Yang Jianwu, his eyes flashing with amazement! The entire portrait was made up of individual lines, perfectly capturing the sharp look in her eyes and brows. Her hair was slightly disheveled and fell over her shoulders, and you could even count the number of individual eyebrows!
"My God, this is so well drawn! Sword Dance, did you draw this with just two black sticks?!"
"A black stick?" Yang Jianwu rolled her eyes at him. "This is charcoal, okay? My kind of drawing is called sketching. The colors are simple, but it doesn't affect the appreciation."
"Who did you draw?"
"Hehe, Puyang Xuan, are you blind? I drew such a lifelike picture, and you're asking who it is!"
"Is it really me?"
Yang Jianwu was speechless. "What makes you think it's not you?"
Puyang Xuan couldn't help but grin and say, "Am I that good-looking?"
"Yes, I've always said you're incredibly beautiful. Don't you know I'm complimenting you?"
"Haha~ I thought 'demon' was an insult. I was a little unhappy when I first heard it from you. Now that I know it's a compliment, you can compliment me more often, or just call me 'demon'! If I had known you liked my face, I should have taken better care of it and gotten myself a set of Cloud series skincare products."
"Pfft~" Yang Jianwu lightly kicked Puyang Xuan. "Don't be so narcissistic. Who said I liked your face? I just drew it because you were asleep and I was bored!"
Puyang Xuan didn't argue. After all, Jianwu praised him and could even draw eyes with his eyes closed, so she must have studied him carefully! That meant she liked him, right?! It seems he has quite a few advantages!
Yang Jianwu thought of the set of Yun series skincare products that Puyangxuan had given him when he was in Anshun. It was really expensive. If Puyangxuan wanted to take care of his skin, he could return the favor with a set.
"If you want the Cloud series skincare products, there's a Suyan Pavilion right next door, I can..."
"After we finish eating, let's go shopping and ask the shopkeepers to pick out some cosmetics that suit you. I've heard that girls love these things. You have them, and I'm giving them to you. Besides, you haven't worn any lip balm on the way here, so you probably didn't bring any. Let me give you some as a reward for painting for me! You can't refuse!"
Yang Jianwu wisely shut her mouth, swallowing the words she was about to say. How did this person become so domineering? Since you want to give me money, then I'll gladly accept it!
"Let's go eat first, we're all starving."
"it is good."
The food at Jubaozhai today is excellent. Manager Feng contacted the manager of Huashuiyuefang and specially sent it over knowing that Miss was coming to Beijing. From the plating to the cooking, a lot of thought was put into it.