Shen Chenai's Different Life in Ancient Times

After observing for a period of time, Shen Chenai discovered that people in Fengcheng still prefer the European style of calligraphy. Besides, Yanliu style is also very popular among some literati.As for painting and calligraphy, freehand brushwork landscapes are the most popular, and meticulous flowers and birds also have a big market here.

After learning about this, Shen Chenai began to prepare things. On this day, when there were no customers in the store, he took out all the pens, ink, paper and inkstones he had prepared, and then unfolded the white rice paper, and began to splash ink on it.

In order to test everyone's reaction to his calligraphy works, Shen Chenai still chose the mold couch for the first work, he spread out the rice paper and swiped the pen, and began to write on the rice paper.

The work Shen Chenai chose this time is called "Duobao Pagoda Stele", which is the representative work of Yan Zhenqing, a great calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty. This work is powerful, square in structure, grand in momentum and round in brushwork. The most copied work.

Such a well-known master's work, from ancient times to the present, people who copy it are naturally indispensable. In the archaeological research institute where Shen Chenai worked before, this work has scientific research value. They have to restore at least four times a year. five items.

Such frequent restoration work made Shen Chenai understand all the details of this work, so this time when he started writing, he chose this work without hesitation.

Concentrated and calm, brushing ink, Shen Chenai concentrated on writing with spirit, and in less than half an hour, the nearly thousand-character "Duobao Pagoda Stele" was silently written.

After waving her hand to write the last stroke, Shen Chenai put down the brush she was holding, and unfolded the newly created "Tuobao Pagoda Tablet". Shen Chenai looked up, down, left, and right for a long time, and finally nodded in satisfaction.

Even though he hasn't started writing for more than half a year, his skills still haven't regressed. This "Duobao Pagoda Stele" has been written at the level of his peak. This is thanks to his grandfather who often wrote this piece when he was learning calligraphy when he was young. The inscription is his copybook.

After observing for a long time, Shen Chenai has confirmed that there is nothing wrong with this work, so he picks up his pen again, and writes on the fifth day of October in the year of Jiachou in the blank space on the rice paper, Yunwu Sanren copied it in Fengcheng, Liangzhou.

The last sentence is a rule in their industry. Because they often do restoration business, they basically have unique skills at their hands, and sometimes the things they copy are almost unreal.

In order not to cause misunderstandings and unnecessary troubles, after they have copied the famous works of the ancients, they will leave the time and name in a conspicuous place on it.

As for the name Yunwu Sanren, it was a badge that Shen Chenai often used in the past. It was a birthday present given to him by a gold and stone sculptor from his old friend. It is a thoughtful gift, and Shen Chenai has liked it since she received it, and has been using it in her own works.

Now that Shen Chenai has come here, the badge that he loved so much has been left in modern times, and he can never get it back. In order to commemorate that badge and that friendship, Shen Chenyi decided to continue to use the name of Yunwu Sanren in the future.

Shen Chenxi paved the newly created color version of "Duobao Pagoda Stele", waited for the ink on it to dry up, then framed it, and then showed it to the little boss. If he is satisfied, he can find it in the store. Hang it up somewhere, waiting for someone with a vision to buy it.

Just thinking about this, Shen Chenai got up and wanted to put away the scattered pens and inks. When she turned around, she found that the little boss in the shop was standing behind her, staring at the newly created "Duobao Pagoda" with piercing eyes. monument".

Shen Chenyu was taken aback by the sudden appearance behind him, and almost threw the ink cartridge in his hand at him. After finding out that the figure was Xu Jian, Shen Chenyu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Little boss, why do you walk without making a sound?" ? Suddenly saw you behind, scared to death."

Xu Jian was in a daze when she heard the words, and then she quickly came back to her senses and said, "I'm really sorry, I wanted to come over and ask you what you want for lunch. I didn't expect to see you practicing your brushwork here. I saw that you were already absorbed, I didn't dare to bother you. I didn't expect to scare you, I'm really sorry."

Shen Chenai was also embarrassed to hear the words. She originally came to work here, but now she started writing calligraphy secretly. This can be regarded as a disguised form of laziness, but she was caught by the boss.

No matter how I think about it, Shen Chenxi feels that she is wrong. At this time, she can only reply in embarrassment: "It's okay, I am timid, and it has nothing to do with you, boss. I can eat whatever I want at noon. I don't want to pick anything. Boss, it's yours." Very well crafted."

It was agreed at the beginning that they would take care of the lunch, and Xu Jian did as she said, but it was just the two of them, and Xu Jian no longer called people outside, but cooked for Shen Chenai by herself.

Xu Jian smiled kindly at Shen Chenai when she heard the words, and then continued to observe the "Duobao Pagoda Tablet". The more she looked at it, the more obvious her admiration became. After reading it, she said to Shen Chenai: "What else do you have besides your appearance?"

When asked about her major, Shen Chenai said to Xu Jian very proudly: "I can also know European style, willow style, imitation Jin style, and pavilion style. There is no problem with calligraphy and painting, figures, landscapes, flowers, birds, fish and insects are all good. OK."

Xu Jian looked at Shen Chenai in surprise and said, "You know so many things, why do you still come to me to work as a small job? You can find a good job anyway."

Shen Chenai was a little embarrassed when he heard the words. He was embarrassed to say that he didn't understand anything, so he didn't dare to run around, so he could only return vaguely: "I am not interested in you, little boss. By the way, little boss, you can help me." Take a look, and see if I can put the work in your store for consignment based on my level?"

Xu Jian thought for a while and said: "Calligraphy, calligraphy and painting, except for the handwriting of famous masters, everyone has a different opinion. When you meet something you like, you will buy it no matter what. If you don't like it, you won't be fooled by others." Buy it. Your copy of "Duobao Pagoda Stele" is very good. People who like to study facial expressions should be interested in it, but if you really want to make money quickly, don't think about calligraphy and painting. You It might be faster to do something else."

Shen Chenai asked quickly after hearing the words: "Which one is faster?"

Xu Jian replied after hearing the words: "Do you know how to draw fans? Recently, shops dealing in paper fans are very prosperous."

Selling folding fans?In this approaching winter weather?Will that sell?

As if seeing Shen Chenai's doubts, Xu Jian explained to him: "In recent years, most of the literati in Xijing have started to use folding fans, and gradually this trend has spread from Xijing to other places. In Liangzhou, starting from Wuwei, the state capital, students have gradually started to use this kind of thing, so no matter it is spring, summer, autumn and winter, this kind of folding fan is very easy to sell."

While listening to Xu Jian's explanation, Shen Chenai fantasized about a large group of students wearing cotton-padded clothes and hats in winter, shaking their folding fans with snot in their noses. Thinking about it, I feel goosebumps all over my body.

No matter how this kind of popularity makes people suffer, it is indeed very popular. This point must not be wrong. If it is so, can it be done?

So Shen Chenxi said to Xu Jian: "Little boss, there is no problem with the fan face. After I draw it, I will still sell it to you, okay? It's no problem for you to pay more."

Xu Jian said with a wry smile: "Of course consignment is okay, and the commission is still in accordance with the rules, but why don't you go back and discuss it with your boss first, otherwise if he blames it in the future, I won't be able to afford it."

Shen Chenai rolled her eyes a few times when she heard the words, and then said: "When the money is sold, I will naturally tell him. Otherwise, if he finds out, I have nothing to do with me, and he will laugh at me."

Xu Jian sighed heavily and said, "Forget it, I'm really afraid of you, so I'll follow what you said, go and paint, and I'll sell it for you."