Because craftsmanship can be reproduced through hard work, but these whimsical designs are like waves in the long river of history, once they disappear, they will be lost forever in the long river of time.

Li Jingshan has read this book countless times, but tonight, she has a strong desire to restore these delicate jewelry again, so that they can regain their former glory!

The thought made her so excited that she couldn't sleep, so she simply got up, picked up the lamp and studied the pictures, while holding a pen and paper to record the effect of each piece of jewelry, and the possible craftsmanship.

Of course, many unbelievable effects, she still has no clue. For example, one of the golden silk peonies, according to the description in the book, can change color according to the time of day and evening. She wanted to break her head, but she couldn't understand why the flowers changed color.

It's just that she is not in a hurry, and now she is in the top school in the jewelry industry, and has the opportunity to contact the most senior craftsmen, and these mysteries will always be solved one day.

Li Jingshan watched selflessly under the lamp, and it was not until Meng Shu came and knocked on her door to remind her that it was late at night, and she reluctantly climbed up to bed.

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At noon the next day, Li Jingshan was about to go to the Lingering Garden after class, when the porter came up to inform her that someone was looking for Miss Li outside the door. Looking at his respectful appearance, Li Jingshan had already roughly guessed who was coming. She quickly ran out of the door, and sure enough, she saw Ruan Mingyu leaning on the stone lion by the gate, looking at her and smiling.

Li Jingshan walked over with a smile, consciously put her hand in his warm palm, and followed him into the carriage.

"Today is not a New Year's Day, nor is it a holiday, why are you here?"

"Am I only going to come on holidays?" Ruan Mingyu played with her fingers curling Li Jingshan's hanging hair, with a hint of grievance in her voice, "People miss you!" ”

Li Jingshan: "...... Okay, got it, I miss you too. ”

Ruan Mingyu threw a "you perfunctory me" look to her, suddenly approached her, sniffed deeply, and said with a smile, "What kind of fat powder do you use?" It smells so good. ”

Li Jingshan: "...... I use a lot of fat powder, there are a lot of ingredients. It is braised hooves, green tea shrimp, sweet and sour chrysanthemum, flower fish, vegetarian fried three fresh ......"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Ruan Mingyu laughing, "Okay, I know, I'll take you to eat!" As he spoke, he put his hand around her little waist again, and sighed, "It's so delicious, why don't you get a little fat." ”

The two of them laughed and arrived at the place to eat.

Li Jingshan said: "The lunch break is limited, let's just eat a little." ”

Ruan Mingyu didn't answer with a smile, and he didn't use the doorman to guide her, and took her directly into a private room. Li Jingshan saw that the exquisite dishes of five dishes and one soup were already on the table.

"Today is to celebrate your successful first assessment in Tianqiao Hall, how can it be simple and casual?" Ruan Mingyu gracefully made a gesture of invitation, "In the capital, the Huaiyang cuisine of this Deyue Tower is the most authentic." ”

Li Jingshan happily sat down, knowing that this was another feast of blessings and culture.

"I knew you still had homework in the afternoon, so I specially chose a light dish." Ruan Mingyu personally scooped two spoonfuls of Wensi tofu for her, "Also, Huaiyang cuisine has extremely high requirements for the shape of the dishes, and the presentation pursues fine elegance. He looked at Li Jingshan and smiled softly, "It always reminds me of when you set the plate for my meal in the Minzhou Courtyard." ”

Li Jingshan immersed herself in eating tofu to hide the flush on her face. But Ruan Mingyu still refused to let her go, and laughed: "It turns out that you like to eat my tofu." ”

Li Jingshan took a bite of tofu into her nose.

Ruan Mingyu laughed, "Okay, let's stop bothering you, concentrate on eating...... Come and try this steamed lion's head. Sure enough, he did what he said, and thoughtfully poured tea and cloth dishes for Li Jingshan next to him, and whispered the special methods of the dishes.

Li Jingshan ate this meal very happily, and liked every dish very much. Ruan Mingyu smiled, "I think it's because it fits your temperament and thoughts very well." ”

Li Jingshan looked at Ruan Mingyu resentfully, could it be that her temperament is crab roe soup dumplings and steamed lion heads?

Ruan Mingyu looked at her tangled expression, and couldn't help laughing: "Where Huaiyang cuisine flourishes, literati gather, and most of the literati are poor and happy people, believing that 'every bean and every dish is precious', so they strive to give full play to ordinary raw materials when cooking, and use slow work to achieve the most mellow and elegant realm." ”

He saw Li Jingshan's thoughtful expression, and then guided: "For example, poor ingredients such as tofu and plum vegetables can also become 'beauty embryos' in the eyes of chefs." The more effort is required to process the raw materials, the more the huge gap between rough and lowly and delicate and elegant is formed, the more amazing it can be. ”

Li Jingshan suddenly understood the deep meaning of Ruan Mingyu's words. It is from the lowly level of the common people that he has come out, and he has come to his current situation step by step after training. Of course, there is his own unremitting struggle, but at the same time, it is inseparable from Ruan Mingyu's careful polishing. It is precisely because Ruan Mingyu watched her grow step by step that she could better appreciate the "amazing feeling" of her transformation.

Li Jingshan squirmed forward, stood on tiptoe, and kissed Ruan Mingyu lightly on the cheek, "Thank you." ”

As soon as she wanted to evacuate, she was held by Ruan Mingyu and confined to her chest, and laughed softly, "How can I only use the light 'Wensi Tofu' to thank you, and it's fun to give a 'lion head' anyway." Clasping the back of her head, the warm lips pressed against Li Jingshan's soft and soft lips and flaps.

It took a while for Ruan Mingyu to lick, lick, lick, and let go of the person, and Li Jingshan's face was already as red as the Longjing shrimp. Ruan Mingyu smiled secretly, and said in his heart, this is a real "beautiful and delicious".

He looked at the beautiful face that was as bright as a cloud, and casually sandwiched a Longjing shrimp for Li Jingshan, and continued: "In fact, Huaiyang cuisine is also very similar to your jewelry style. Commoners started and gradually entered the rich family. And open up a world. It can be regarded as an excellent example of making the poor and the lowly elegant. ”

Li Jingshan was deeply inspired, but she didn't expect that a meal would also be eaten by Ruan Mingyu to such a height! I saw someone smile disapprovingly in her reverent gaze, "Any art form is the same way." ”

Ruan Mingyu took a sip of the teacup, and finally straightened his expression, "And what I say next, you have to listen carefully." The business route of Jingbao Pavilion in Beijing is very different from that of the Minzhou branch. In the past, it has always been a long-term customer of wealthy businessmen in Beijing. But today, the space for development is extremely limited. After discussion and approval by the Elders' Cabinet, it was decided to vigorously develop the market for officials in Beijing and enter the officialdom. ”

"Jingbao Pavilion has been based in Beijing for hundreds of years, and the capital is full of high-ranking and officials, why has it only opened up this market so far?" Li Jingshan was surprised.

Ruan Mingyu was very satisfied with Li Jingshan's keenness, and said with a smile: "Because of the capital Si Zhenfang." ”

Li Jingshan's pupils shrank.

"Si Zhenfang has been standing for many years, just because the Si Zhenfang in charge of palace jewelry in the Palace Treasures Bureau has been inherited by Si Zhenfang."

Li Jingshan nodded slightly, when she was in Minzhou, she had heard her father mention the glorious history of their Si Zhenfang in the court, but she didn't know that the folk shopping mall was also so strong.

Ruan Mingyu's eyes looked out the window and fell on the distant mountains and peaks, "And Si Zhenfang has relied on this relationship to control the jewelry orders and transactions of officialdom for many years. Eighty percent of the officials in the capital today are customers of Si Zhenfang. And we are trying to pry a gap in this market that is as strong as iron barrels. ”

"Have you figured out how to do it?" As soon as Li Jingshan saw Ruan Mingyu's expression, she knew that he was already confident.

"Then it's up to you." Ruan Mingyu's gaze turned back to her, and he smiled inquiringly, "You are from Si Zhenfang, if you want to work against Si Zhenfang, what do you think?" ”

"I have nothing to do with the Li family." Li Jingshan said resolutely, "Since the day I sold and became a member of the Ruan family, I have been an employee of Jingbao Pavilion. ”

If it was the "original" Miss Li back then, she might still be a little hesitant because of her background. As for Li Jingshan, an "outsider", all she got in the Li family was difficulties and humiliation, and she didn't feel any warmth, so she answered simply and decisively.

Ruan Mingyu smiled with satisfaction, lowered his head and kissed Li Jingshan's hair gently, and watched with satisfaction that her cheeks began to turn red again, before continuing, "Let's talk about this Huaiyang dish, with simple and even lowly ingredients, and achieve amazing dishes." You also have this magic power in jewelry design. ”

Li Jingshan looked at him with wide eyes, and slowly smacked out something different.

When she was in Minzhou, because she wanted to open up the civilian market, she really figured out how to make exquisite jewelry with cheap materials, gilt jewelry, Bodhi Buddha beads, and even the popular goddess Soul Crystal jewelry, all of which took the people-friendly route. But can these jewels be seen by dignitaries?

"Just like the exquisite shape and presentation and exquisite knife work in Huaiyang cuisine, in the jewelry industry, exquisite design and exquisite craftsmanship also have the power to turn decay into magic. It's up to you to do it. Ruan Mingyu slowly unfolded the folding fan in his hand, and the words "picturesque rivers and mountains" came to his face.

Moreover, Si Zhen Fang has advocated a luxurious and gorgeous style for many years, and most of the jewelry made is full of gold and jade, and the colors are gorgeous. If you launch a different style of jewelry, it may be refreshing. ”

Li Jingshan nodded thoughtfully, and said thoughtfully, "It's just that these nobles are used to seeing finely crafted jewelry, and the materials can be ingenious, but the craftsmanship is not sloppy at all." ”

"Exactly. It also requires exquisite and intricate handiwork to bring out the simplicity of the material. Ruan Mingyu smiled and said, "It's up to you, second-class student Li." ”

Li Jingshan was teased by him and lowered her head slightly, "Yes, I understand." Let's go back quickly, I've missed another noon practice session. ”

Nguyen Minh Yu: "............"

Does this count as shooting yourself in the foot? Ruan Mingyu thought that it was not easy for the two of them to take a short time out of their busy schedules to meet each other, but before they could keep it safe, they had to say goodbye in a hurry.

He looked at the time, and it was almost the beginning of Tianqiaotang's afternoon class, so he had to nod and say, "I'll send you back first." led Li Jingshan out of the restaurant.

On the way back, Ruan Mingyu seemed to inadvertently mention the words of Chen Yuwei he heard at the Chen Jiaju and Flower Banquet, and finally comforted, "I found that the person's name is Fu Jinyu, and he is her supporter." If you don't like him, I'll find an excuse to kick him out of Tianqiaotang at the end of the year. ”