Chapter 93: Shop Tour
After hearing this, Xu Guokun couldn't help but smile: "Liao Zhen, your poems really inspire respect."
After Hu Jiahong finished the poem, he ran over excitedly and said, "I want to recite it, too!"
He read aloud:
“The lake is in my heart, my heart is far away, the wind blows the catkins dancing.
Dreams are like lakes, sparkling and illuminating the way forward. "
After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but applaud and praise. Kang Yining smiled and said, "It seems that our poetry competition is really full of merits."
Xiao Wen looked at everyone's poems and was filled with emotion: "Although we are in the Imperial College, we all have different dreams in our hearts. This trip has made us more determined to pursue our dreams."
Qi Zimo nodded in agreement: "Yes, each of us is a drop of water in the lake. Although small, when we gather together, we can form a vast ocean."
Zhang Anjie looked at everyone and had an idea. He suggested: "Why don't we each draw a picture of the lake in our hearts and hang it on the wall of the Imperial College so that more people can see our dreams."
Everyone agreed and started to prepare the painting tools. Jiang Zhiyu looked at the brush in his hand, full of expectations: "This trip not only allowed us to find the lake in our hearts, but also made us cherish our friendship even more."
Liu Mengmeng carefully ground the paint and said softly, "Yes, no matter where we go in the future, the lake in our hearts will accompany us, allowing us to remember our original aspirations and forge ahead."
As the sun gradually set, the lake in the Imperial College was covered with golden waves. Everyone's paintings were completed, and they looked at the lake in their hearts, feeling satisfied and proud.
This trip not only helped them find the lake in their hearts, but also strengthened their faith in pursuing their dreams. They believe that as long as they have the lake in their hearts, they can move forward courageously on the road of life.
After the exam, Qi Zimo mentioned that he wanted to go to the shop he had agreed to meet with Jiang Zhiyu's mother, Xu.
Qi Zimo found Jiang Zhiyu and said, "I promised your mother that I would go to her shop to take a look. Would you like to go with me?" Jiang Zhiyu's eyes flashed with joy when he heard it, and he nodded hurriedly and agreed, "Sister Qin, of course I will go with you to take a look. I haven't really appreciated the goods in my mother's shop for quite some time. Besides, I am honored to go with Sister Qin."
Liu Mengmeng also smiled and said, "Yes, Sister Qin, Zhiyu and I will go with you, firstly to help you look around Xu's shop, and secondly to help you pick out some items you like. Speaking of which, I haven't been to the shop for a while."
Qi Zimo was very happy to see the two of them were so enthusiastic, so he said, "Then I'll trouble you. Let's set off now to avoid delays."
After the three of them agreed, they went to Xu's shop together. Along the way, they talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Soon, they arrived in front of the shop.
The shop was not big, but it was kept clean and tidy. Xu was sitting behind the counter. When she saw Qi Zimo and the others coming in, she hurriedly stood up to greet them: "Oh, Miss Zimo, you are here. I have been thinking about you these past two days."
Qi Zimo smiled and replied, "Xu, we are here. We promised you that we would come to see the shop, so we came here today specially."
Hearing this, Xu was pleased: "Miss Zimo, you are so polite. I don't have much here, just some household items, you can just take a look."
Qi Zimo waved his hand and said, "Madam, don't be modest. We have known about the things in your shop for a long time. It is really an honor to see them today."
After that, Qi Zimo and the others started to walk around the shop. The goods in the shop were dazzling and varied.
Jiang Zhiyu and Liu Mengmeng picked up some items from time to time and introduced their uses and origins to Qi Zimo.
Qi Zimo looked at the dazzling array of goods in front of her, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes. She gently picked up an emerald green jade bracelet, examined it carefully, and asked, "This jade bracelet has a warm texture and bright color. I wonder where it came from?"
Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly and took over the conversation: "Sister Qin, this jade bracelet comes from the Western Regions of our country. The jade there is of high quality and the craftsmen are skilled. The carving craftsmanship of this jade bracelet is also quite unique, so it is very valuable."
Liu Mengmeng also added: "Yes, Sister Qin, this jade bracelet worn on the wrist can not only show your status, but also beautify your skin. If you like it, we can help you choose one."
Qi Zimo smiled, put down the jade bracelet, and picked up the embroidery beside him: "The pattern on this embroidery is vivid and lifelike, and the lines are smooth. I wonder which embroiderer did this?"
Xu said proudly, "Miss Zimo, this embroidery is from the hands of an embroiderer named Xiu Xin in Jiangnan, my country. Her embroidery is quite famous in my country, and many people come here to admire her. The pattern on this embroidery is auspicious. If you like it, I have other patterns here for you to choose from."
Qi Zimo nodded and praised: "Xiuxin's craftsmanship is indeed well-deserved. This embroidery is really hard to put down." After saying that, she picked up a small ceramic bottle with a landscape pattern painted on it, which was very artistic.
Seeing this, Jiang Zhiyu hurriedly introduced: "Sister Qin, this ceramic bottle is from Jingdezhen in my country. The ceramic craft there has a long history and the porcelain is of fine texture. The landscape pattern on the bottle implies the interdependence of mountains and rivers, and symbolizes the everlasting friendship. I think this ceramic bottle is very suitable for giving to friends to express my cherishment of friendship."
Qi Zimo nodded in agreement: "Zhi Yu is right, this ceramic bottle is indeed suitable for giving to friends. I think when I return home, I will give this ceramic bottle to my bestie."
Under Xu's guidance, Qi Zimo and the others continued to stroll around the shop. There were many kinds of goods in the shop, including jewelry, jade, and household items, which were dazzling. The three of them chatted while strolling, and from time to time they picked up some items to appreciate, and the atmosphere became more and more harmonious.
After walking around for a while, Qi Zimo suddenly saw an exquisite wooden box with a dazzling ruby inlaid on the lid. She picked up the wooden box curiously and asked, "What is this wooden box used for?"
Xu smiled and explained, "Miss Zimo, this wooden box is used to hold cosmetics. Women in ancient my country were particular about their makeup. The cosmetics in this wooden box are carefully selected by me. They can not only beautify your skin, but also keep your makeup long-lasting."
Qi Zimo's eyes lit up and he smiled, "Madam, this wooden box is just what I want. I just want to change a set of cosmetics recently, and the cosmetics in this wooden box can meet my needs."
Hearing this, Xu said hurriedly, "Miss Zimo, since you like it, I'll give you this wooden box. I have other cosmetics here, and you can choose from them too."
Qi Zimo looked at Xu gratefully: "Madam, you are so polite. This time when I came to your shop, I not only saw many things I liked, but also received your kindness. I am really grateful."