In the twilight, a woman in a cheongsam sat slightly sideways on the bench, her feet together, and she stretched back diagonally, showing that her white legs were more slender and beautiful. The slender jade clasped her hands on her legs and smiled slightly. A black and shiny hair is coiled behind his head, and a white jade ringing hairpin in his hair rings a crisp and pleasant voice in the wind.

Dignified and elegant, temperament like an orchid, this is Chen Chen's evaluation of Xu Qing. Xu Qing exudes the gentleness and grace of a boudoir woman.

Looking at the face similar to Bai Shiyao, Chen Chen couldn't help but feel in a trance. That gaze passed through Xu Qing, as if he was thinking of someone in the distance through her.

When Chen Chen looked at Xu Qing, she was also assessing the man who was following Bai Shiyao without a trace. Judging from the information from the investigation by his subordinates, the other party is the role of Bai Shiyao's teacher and friend. Elegant and gentle, a gentleman is like jade, this is Xu Qing's evaluation at first sight when he sees Chen Chen.

The last time Chen Chen and Bai Shiyao came to "Meritus World" together, she noticed each other. If she was not mistaken, this gentle-looking man with a smile liked Bai Shiyao. Xu Qing still remembered that at that time, the other party's eyes followed Bai Shiyao closely, so focused that he couldn't tolerate anything in his heart. It's just that there is occasional sadness in his eyes, which makes Xu Qing feel some sympathy.

Xu Qing sometimes doesn't understand why these excellent men love Bai Shiyao. She was very curious, what did they like about Bai Shiyao? Appearance, Bai Shiyao was not as good as her. In terms of temperament, Bai Shiyao is even worse than her. Why are these men so obsessed with Bai Shiyao. Qin Junye is like this, and this Chen Chen is also like this.

After studying Chen Chen's information, Xu Qing planned to find an opportunity to get to know each other early in the morning. I didn't expect to meet here today, it seems that the imperial capital is really small. In other words, fate is really wonderful.

But it's also a good thing to meet, and I just took this opportunity to explore the reality of the other party. What she wants is Qin Junye, and what he wants is Bai Shiyao, isn't it popular to form any alliances now, maybe the two of them can become allies in the united front.

Xu Qing was still thinking, and Chen Chen had already withdrawn his gaze from her. I sighed secretly in my heart, it wasn't her after all. People who see Bai Shiyao and Xu Qing at first glance may be mistaken, but Chen Chen knows that no matter how similar she is, she is not Bai Shiyao.

If you remember correctly, the woman in front of her seemed to like Qin Junye. Chen Chen couldn't help but feel a little stunned, is it possible that women who are similar to her will be attracted by the same man? His eyes fell on the other party's feet, and he was a little sorry.

"Miss Xu, are your feet okay?" Chen Chen pointed to the other party's embroidered shoes, with a hint of alienated concern on his face.

Xu Qing, who was interrupted from thinking, smiled on his chin, "It's okay, I'll just wipe it." ”

As she spoke, she took out a handkerchief embroidered with camellia from her bag and wiped the footprints on her shoes. She wiped it very seriously, and Chen Chen could see that she minded very much, which deepened the guilt in his heart.

When she finished wiping, she raised her head and asked casually, "Mr. Chen, are you here to buy an inkstone?"

Chen Chen didn't doubt him, nodded and said without concealment: "Well, I want to buy an inkstone and give it away." I heard that there is a new arrival in 'Rong Yaxuan' today, so I came to take a look. It's a pity that I didn't see the one I liked. ”

There were a lot of expensive goods, but they didn't have the niche products he wanted. Chen Chen's tone couldn't help but have a trace of regret.

Qing Yue's ethereal laughter came, and Chen Chen raised his head to find Xu Qing covering his mouth and chuckling.

After chuckling a few times, Xu Qing showed a strange expression, and said with a bit of ridicule in his eyes: "You actually want to buy niche boutiques in 'Rong Yaxuan'?"

Chen Chen was a little confused, is there anything wrong with this? "Rong Yaxuan" is the largest antique store in the imperial capital, and there are often inkstones for sale, isn't it normal to come here? Why is her expression so strange.

Xu Qing looked at him confused, straightened the broken hair that had fallen in the crowd just now, and explained: "The inkstones here are either sold to those laymen or to those collectors. Niche boutiques are generally small in number, and they are booked as soon as they appear here, and they are not sold at all. ”

I see, Chen Chen had a sudden expression of realization on his face. But then he was worried again, and subconsciously asked Xu Qing: "Does Miss Xu know where to buy high-quality inkstones?"

"Of course I do. In the imperial capital, there is nothing that I Xu Qing doesn't know. If you don't have an acquaintance to guide you and want to buy the best goods, you can't find a way at all. ”

If it is really like what Xu Qing said, it is necessary for acquaintances to guide the way, then Chen Chen really has no chance. He wanted to ask Xu Qing for help, but he was a little embarrassed. After all, the two are not very familiar, at most they know each other.

The Xue family is the most likely company to invest in the "White Owl", and if they can attract their investment, the "White Owl" will not only fill the shortage of funds, but may also have surplus funds.

Bai Shiyao's face appeared in his mind, in order to attract investment, he had done many things to ask for help these days, and this time it was not bad. Chen Chen blushed slightly and asked: "Miss Xu, can you please help introduce you?" This matter is really important to me, if there is any trouble, Miss Xu, please forgive me, but ......"

Xu Qing interrupted Chen Chen's words, "It's not impossible to ask me to help you, but how can you thank me?"

Chen Chen paused, thought for a long time, and didn't know how to thank him.

Just as he was about to ask Xu Qing what he meant, he heard her say, "Then invite me to a meal." Help you lead the way and change the meal. It's not an exaggeration!"

Unexpectedly, the other party's request was so simple, Chen Chen looked happy, and hurriedly said: "Don't bother! This is as it should be, what does Miss Xu like to eat?"

"It's getting late today, so it's definitely too late to go. When are you going to get your inkstone?"

Although he was a little disappointed, considering that this matter could be postponed for a few days, Chen Chen didn't care so much, "As long as you can buy it before this weekend." ”

Xu Qing silently calculated in his heart and nodded, "Okay! There are still two days, which is enough." Tomorrow I will take you to find the inkstone, which is on the outskirts of the imperial capital, about three or four hours away from here. If it goes well, you can go back and forth on the same day. ”

It was already a little troublesome for Xu Qing, and he had to trouble the other party to run in person, Chen Chen was a little embarrassed, "Miss Xu, if you tell me the address, I'll drive there myself." ”

"There are no acquaintances to lead the way in that place, and you don't even have a chance to meet Wenxing Jushi. Are you sure you want to go by yourself?" Xu Qing didn't know what Chen Chen meant, not that she insisted on following, but that without her recommendation, Chen Chen would go in vain.

Chen Chen was excited when he heard the "Old Man Wenxing", and hurriedly asked, "Is that the famous inkstone craftsman 'Wenxing Jushi'?"

This "Wenxing Resident" is a capable person, who has studied classical culture and writes poetry, and is an indispensable contemporary literati and ink writer. At the same time, he is also a famous inkstone craftsman of our time. The inkstones he made were so famous that even the envoys of the British Empress praised them.

He doesn't like fame and fortune, loves mountains and countryside, and only makes three inkstones every year, all of which are high-quality products, and have long been set by various inkstone lovers. An inkstone is hard to find, but it's not a fake.

Unexpectedly, Xu Qing actually had the door of "Wenxing Resident", which was completely unexpected by Chen Chen. For this old man, he has admired him for a long time, but he has never met him. Thinking that this time he could not only get the inkstone, but also meet this strange person, Chen Chen couldn't hold back the excitement in his heart.

"Do you also know the 'Wenxing Jushi'?" Xu Qing was very surprised, he didn't expect Chen Chen to actually know about the 'Wenxing Jushi'. You know, if you don't know the classical culture, you can't know this. From this point of view, Chen Chen is definitely a fellow practitioner.

Thinking of this, Xu Qing blurted out an ancient poem, "Moisten the mud and purple pen." ”

"On the handover of Pan Lu to the end of the chapter. Chen Chen subconsciously continued, and only after saying that he reacted, this is one of the seven laws of a song praising the inkstone.

Xu Qing's eyes lit up, and he continued: "The crystal curtain moves and the breeze rises. ”

Chen Chen understood that the other party was fighting with her, and immediately said: "A courtyard full of roses." ”

Xu Qing continued: "Red tears are secretly falling. ”

Chen Chen returned without condescension: "The eyes are full of spring breeze. ”

"The crystal curtain moves and the breeze rises, and the shelves are full of roses" is from Gao Biao's "Mountain Pavilion Summer" in the Tang Dynasty, and "Red Tears Secretly Drooping, Full of Spring Breeze and Pepsi" is from Nalan Rongruo's "Picking Mulberries • Wrong at the Time".

These two sentences come from different dynasties and poets with different reputations, but I didn't expect Chen Chen to be all right. This is enough to show that Chen Chen has studied classical culture, especially poetry and songs.

As soon as Xu Qing saw Chen Chen, he let everyone right, and said a few words again without believing in evil. Unexpectedly, Chen Chen still answered fluently. The two went back and forth, conducted some poetry duels, and fought evenly.

Xu Qing gasped for breath and said with a somewhat cheerful smile: "I didn't expect you to be so powerful, and you actually hit all of them." This is the first time I've been tied with someone my age. ”

After this exchange of poems, Chen Chen also felt very happy in his heart, "You are also very good at each other." You're also the first person I've ever met who can tie with me. ”

Both of them couldn't help laughing, they had a rare confidant in life. What's more, in the modern society, there are even fewer confidants who like to study classical literature so much, and are of the same level.

Xu Qing withdrew the mask-like smile on his face, stretched out his right hand and said seriously, "Reacquaint yourself, I'm Xu Qing." He has a special love for piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. ”

Chen Chen smiled elegantly, stretched out his hand and shook Xu Qing, "I'm Chen Chen, in addition to the piano, I have a little dabbling in chess, calligraphy and painting." ”

"Fellow Daoists, find a chance, how about we have a fight?" Xu Qing rarely showed his true temperament, but he didn't expect that the first time he showed his true temperament, it was actually in front of this man who had only met twice.

I have to sigh that life is really wonderful.

"Of course you can, it's rare to meet such like-minded people. Let's talk about it, but I can't ask for it. ”

Chen Chen happily agreed, of course he was happy to have such a hearty duel. The people around him, except for Bai Shiyao, who can write a good hand because of his grandfather's relationship, everyone else doesn't like these classical things.

After all the poems just now, the estrangement between the two people has decreased a lot. Both of them have a feeling of seeing each other late, and there is a bit of sympathy in their eyes when they look at each other.

After agreeing on the time and place of meeting, the two separated.

Chen Chen and Xu Qing did not expect that this meeting would be the beginning of all changes for them.