Tranquility

It was another snowy season. Looking at the snowflakes flying quietly outside the window, Tang Ning seemed to still remember the scene of last winter. In the blink of an eye, it had been more than a year since he came here.He has experienced many things this year, from the confusion, anxiety, and resentment when he first arrived, to the helplessness, warmth and strength he is now.

More than a year ago, he was a simple student locked in an ivory tower who didn't know the world, but now he is a child of the poor who has experienced the hardships of life and the unpredictability of people's hearts.More than a year ago, he was withdrawn and aloof, he did not fight or rob, and he would disdain theory if others robbed him, like a person made of ice and snow, so indifferent and unpopular.Today, he is still proud, but he has become a child who can act like a baby, get angry, cry, and work hard for his family.If the father in the previous life saw him like this, would he feel relieved, would his mother be happy, would his brother talk to him a few more words...

A fluffy, round, golden ball fell to the ground with a "poof", and rubbed against Tangning's feet aggrievedly.Tangning came back to her senses, closed the window, climbed down from the table, bent down to pick up the little ball, and said cheerfully, "I didn't lie down in bed, I deserved it if I fell on the floor." She tapped the wet nose of the little ball, took it Picking up the wet cloth on the table, he wiped the little ball's paws a few times without mercy, "You can't just lie on the ground in the future, or you won't be allowed to lie on the kang to sleep at night."

This little ball is a newly weaned puppy, female, named Qiuqiu, a puppy that Tang Yun ordered with a pheasant at De Zhu's house.When Tang Yun received the mother dog's birth, he took the excited Tang Ning to pick a puppy. Among the basket of meat balls, Tang Ning immediately took a fancy to the ball with warm golden yellow fur. Dogs of this color must be warm and loyal, and they are the most suitable companions for Sister Cheng.Tangning was excitedly thinking about how to make the dog appear tomorrow to make Sister Cheng the most happy. The school will be closed soon, so hurry up.However, Tang Ning, who grew up in the city, obviously forgot that dogs need to be fed. Tang Ning, who failed to achieve her goal, returned home sullenly. reading and writing at home.It wasn't until Tang Yun came back with Qiuqiu in his arms that his depression was swept away, and he devoted himself to the business of bathing and combing Qiuqiu with great joy.

The arrival of Qiuqiu dispelled the depression that had been in the family for several months. At least Brother Tangning's mood rose unconsciously when he saw Qiuqiu.Qiuqiu is not a lively dog, it always sleeps quietly on its stomach, but when it stares at Tangning with round eyes, Tangning can understand what it means, whether it is acting like a baby, or being wronged , or blame, or happy.

Tangning loves cleanliness the most. He likes to sleep with Qiuqiu in his arms in a daze. Naturally, he can't let Qiuqiu get dirty rolling on the mud floor, and he can't stand Qiuqiu messing around.Qiuqiu is very smart. After being bathed by Tangning a few times, he would obediently solve his physical problems in a fixed place. After getting his paws on the muddy floor, he would jump onto the table and find his own. The small towel rubs the paws.Every time Tangning saw Qiuqiu like this, he couldn't help but laugh, feeling that he was not raising a puppy, but another child. In fact, he felt that Qiuqiu was much cuter than his younger brother.

Mrs. Tang pampered Shuanzi like a baby, even worse than Niuniu. She never let Shuanzi out of the room, and avoided Tangning and the others intentionally or unintentionally. If they wanted to see her brother, she would be there Standing by, especially after Qiuqiu came, Mrs. Tang defended Qiuqiu like a thief.After coming down for a few times, the Tangning brothers also felt that it was boring, so they stopped going to the east room and locked Qiuqiu in the west room. Anyway, it was cold outside, and Qiuqiu had just been weaned, so he couldn't bear to go out.Originally, Tang Ning saw how Auntie Tang was holding Shuanzi tightly, and was afraid that she would spoil another girl, and he planned to teach this younger brother well, so that he would study well and be a good person in the future, but seeing Auntie Tang's behavior, he had to let go of his thoughts first. I plan to wait until my brother remembers.

This winter is more comfortable than last year. Tang Mu officially left his teacher and began to make large pieces of furniture. Tang Yun made a lot of money from hunting prey this year. Therefore, it is much easier to buy new year's goods this year than last year. There is enough firewood, and I have bought a lot of carbon to store. Two kangs are enough to burn for a winter.

It seems that the family's situation has improved a lot, but Shuanzi has been ill twice since he was born, and Mrs. Tang only believed in the prescription prescribed by the doctor last time. I don't know if the doctor listened to his apprentice. What, he was very polite to Carpenter Tang. Carpenter Tang didn't refuse to ask him to see a doctor, and the medical fee he gave was not as exaggerated as last time. Even so, the family still spent a lot of money, and Tangning listened to Carpenter Tang's tone, In the coming year, the yard will be repaired, a well will be dug in the yard, so that Mrs. Tang can take the children to do housework, and a utility room will be built at the back of the yard, and the original utility room will be tidied up for Niuniu to live in. After all, Niuniu is also seven years old. up.In this way, the family still doesn't have much money left, if Shuanzi gets sick a few more times, the family will probably have to borrow money to see a doctor.

Tangning didn't want to be in such an embarrassing situation. There was nothing he could do. He was afraid of poverty.So he began to think hard about ways to make money again, but after much deliberation, he still only knew how to paint. Maybe deep down in his heart he didn't want to give up oil painting. Oil painting was the sustenance of his previous life. He spent seven years on it. He kept replaying the first lesson taught to him by his first enlightenment teacher: "Oil painting has a strong expressive force. Through bright colors and realistic pictures, he makes the viewers feel joy and happiness."

Most of the mainstream painting schools in ancient times pursued the mysterious and imaginary state of painting meaning and painting environment. Even if meticulous painting focuses on similarity, its highest state is still the spirit of writing.Tangning has figured it out now, he doesn't seek the mainstream's approval, he only wants to make money.Ordinary people actually don't know how to appreciate those famous paintings. Maybe oil paintings are more attractive to them, but they don't have spare money to buy these things.Those who have spare money and may like oil painting are only those ignorant dandies or local rich people who have money but have nowhere to spend it?However, compared to Tangning's painting, maybe people like the naked Virgin who came from the sea more.Does he have to paint the Madonna like that?Tangning shivered and quickly shook her head.

He likes to paint still life landscapes or some paintings with bright and cheerful colors. Who likes such paintings?The word girl naturally popped up in Tangning's mind. The little girls in the previous life loved cute and beautiful oil paintings. The girls here are generally raised in deep boudoirs and have never seen the outside world. If you don’t know, then his paintings of cute animals or beautiful landscapes will definitely sell.

Tangning was a little excited, but after thinking about it, she realized that the implementation of selling to girls was too low. He didn't see those girls at all, and they didn't go out to shop very often. Moreover, if his paintings were bigger, the brothers would carry big wooden boards to go. It is also very inconvenient in the town, and the cost of painting on cloth is relatively high.

Tangning suddenly thought of a jigsaw puzzle. The jigsaw puzzle can be disassembled into small pieces of wood, which are easy to carry in a box. Moreover, the girls have a lot of time, and the jigsaw puzzle is the most suitable toy to pass the time. If the picture is normal, the family will not object, and They can share it with their sisters after finishing the fight, and they can continue to do it for a long time. As for how to sell it, it depends on the second brother, and it is to do business for him to practice his skills.

Tang Ning was proud of having come up with such an idea for himself, a look of hope appeared on his delicate face, he immediately ran to the utility room, the door closed with a "bang", leaving behind the unexplained Qiuqiu who abandoned him for his master As for the grievance, suddenly, its ears pricked up, and as soon as it lifted its small head, it saw its master came back in a hurry, holding a small wooden board and a carbon strip in his hand.

Tangning rolled the carbon strip with a cloth and was about to write when he suddenly realized that he hadn't decided what to draw. He frowned and thought about it. His eyes subconsciously searched the surroundings. Finally, he saw the ball staring at him curiously. His eyes lit up. This is not ready-made. What a cute little thing.He opened the window, found a well-lit place to put down the ball, put it in the usual sleeping position, and then "coerced" the poor ball to sleep with the majesty of the master.Although Qiuqiu didn't understand what his master was doing, he closed his eyes obediently and pretended to be asleep.

Tangning took a few deep breaths, found a suitable angle, and quietly drew with a carbon stick. Gradually, he found the feeling of painting in his previous life, as if nothing around him existed, and only his canvas and objects remained in the world. , the ball in the pen is outlined with the dancing of the carbon strip.There are not many lines, just a general shape, and it will be ready in a while. He thinks the highlight of this painting is the soft and soft fluff of Qiuqiu. If you want to draw that fluffy feeling, sketches are not enough. It depends on the specific coloring.Tangning looked at the sketch again, and felt that only drawing a ball was a bit monotonous, so she sketched a few peony flowers on it, as if tired of playing in spring, the naughty puppy hid under the peony leaves and slept secretly.

The days in winter were short, and by the time Tangning finished her sketch, the light outside had already dimmed.Tang Mu and Tang Yun are also back at this meeting. This year Tang Yun doesn't need to go up the mountain to collect firewood, so he can stay in the house and be lazy, but Carpenter Tang always insists on taking Tang Yun with him when he goes out to work, so that he can learn from him.It’s been a while since Mrs. Wen’s incident, and the rumors are like this. If no one pays attention to them, they will soon disappear, so more people are looking for Carpenter Tang to work. People in the countryside always like to do dowry during Maodong. First, I have spare money, second, I have time to hold weddings in winter, and third, I want to celebrate the New Year.

Before going to bed, Tangning told her two older brothers what she was thinking. After she finished speaking, she felt a little uneasy. The incident last time had nothing to do with it. Although the two older brothers didn't say anything, they didn't know if they would still support her this time.Unexpectedly, Tang Mu and Tang Yun agreed with his plan very much, thinking that this plan was very feasible. Tang Yun even thought of the buyer, it was Mr. Zheng's house. Besides, they also knew that the family would only spend more and more money in the future. Money has become the most urgent thing at present.

With the support of her brothers, Tang Ning was more confident in painting. Fortunately, the colors used for Qiuqiu and Peony were not out of the ordinary colors. The existing paints at home were just enough. Put it in a small porcelain bottle and seal it.

Ten days later, a vivid picture of a dog sleeping soundly in spring was completed. Tangning drew a total of two pictures, one big and one small, very similar.The smaller one is one foot square, and it is kept as a model, and the larger one is two feet square, and it is reserved for dismantling into wood chips.Tang Mu and Tang Yun were amazed when they saw it, and they both said it was real, even Qiuqiu gritted his teeth looking at the painting, obviously it didn't recognize itself, and regarded the sleeping lazy guy as a competitor.

According to Tangning's request, Tang Mu cut the large wood chips into hundreds of pieces in a few days. Tang Mu was not sure that he could cut the wood chips into the concave and convex shapes of his previous life, so he had to cut them into squares first.After cutting, the paints were a bit worn out, so Tang Ning repaired them one by one, and applied a layer of vegetable oil to each piece, which could be used as a varnish.He asked Tang Yun to try it first. Although it took a lot of time, it was finally successful. Although it is easy to shift and some cards with similar colors are easy to be placed wrongly, it is difficult to detect, but this is the first time. It has been improved, looking at the exquisitely crafted wood carvings of the ancients, the shape of the puzzle in the previous life is really trivial.

After the wood chips were dry, Tangning carefully put them into a box with carvings all around, arranged them one by one, pressed the sample picture on it, put the lid on, and you're done.

For the last time a year ago, Carpenter Tang took his three sons to the town together. When they went out this time, the three brothers felt uncontrollable excitement and nervousness, just like those students who were about to enter the examination room. In fact, this time They are really facing a test - selling their first puzzle, if it works, they will make more money in the future, how can it not be exciting.

When we arrived in the town, Tang Yun took the prey and said to Carpenter Tang: "Father, there are many things to do today, why don't we work separately? You take the cat to buy new year's goods. Brother and I will sell these prey and the bench?"

Carpenter Tang thought about it for a while and then nodded, "When it's sold out, wait for me at the tailor's shop. I've ordered a piece of clothing for each of you, and I agreed to pick it up today."

Tang Yun happily responded, pulled Tang Mu and disappeared into the crowd.Carpenter Tang watched the pheasant hanging on the back of the Tang wood gradually disappear, he lowered his head and said, "Stinky boy, don't you think I don't know your little thoughts."

Tang Ning's ears were sharp, and she heard it. She looked at Carpenter Tang with some embarrassment. Carpenter Tang laughed heartily, bent down and hugged him, and said in a loud voice, "Let's go, Daddy will take you to play and buy you delicious food. For your two naughty brothers."

Tang Ning leaned on Carpenter Tang's shoulder and watched him buy couplets, hanging money, the God of Stove, and the God of Wealth. Another thought came to her mind. Maybe he could paint the Lord of the Stove and the God of Wealth for sale during the Chinese New Year next year. The paintings should be more realistic. , Selling to wealthy people will definitely make money.He can also expand his business, painting Avalokitesvara, Laojun, Fu Lu Shou, Jade Emperor, Queen Mother...

Tang Ning, who was warmed by the winter sun, squinted her eyes drowsily, and her heart kept pushing the gods and Buddhas in the sky. From time to time, Tang Ning was bumped by Carpenter Tang, and a string of happy thoughts burst into his heart. colorful bubbles...

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