sbdcsierra Chapter 308 New Year’s Eve Dinner (2)
Chapter 308 New Year’s Eve Dinner (2)
When these words came out, everyone was shocked.
The two old men were still confused when three young men rushed forward and surrounded Gong Yuanzheng.
"Master Zheng, have you cultivated another Izumo lotus?" Master Xue's eyes widened.
His clear eyes were filled with amazement and admiration, causing Gong Yuanzheng to straighten his chest unconsciously: "Three of the last four seeds have bloomed."
The flower boy was a little frustrated: "It's a pity that I didn't get to see what it looks like. A miracle medicine that has been extinct for a hundred years, the flowers it blooms must be very beautiful, right?"
"It's quite beautiful." Gong Yuanzheng thought for a moment and described it as "like it's carved out of crystal, the petals are almost transparent."
"Crystal flower?" Xue Chongzi tried to imagine, "Isn't that similar to ice flower?"
"Almost." Gong Yuanzheng was quite happy. They were just curious, not greedy to possess.
Gong Zishang was envious, but he did not forget to ask Zhang Xueming: "How is it, can Chu Yun Chong Lian heal your injury?"
The group of people immediately turned their attention to Zhang Xueming. Zhang Xueming said half-seriously, "It is effective. If used with the inhibitory drug, it can guarantee that you will be fine within seven hours."
The eyes of the group of people were a little disappointed, that is, there were still five hours before vomiting blood.
Zhang Xueming's eyes swept across their faces, avoiding their questions that might hurt their feelings, and he explained first: "The medicinal power of the Izumo Heavy Lotus mainly acts on the body, strengthening the tendons and cleansing the marrow, and rejuvenating the body. After taking it, I have a feeling that for such a medicine, one flower per person in a lifetime is the limit, and taking more will not have any effect."
Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng also had the same feeling and nodded in agreement.
Gong Yuanzheng added, "Logically, Manager Jia's son is young and hasn't practiced martial arts, so he can't refine the medicinal power. In addition to the part of the medicinal power used to save his life, there should be some residual in his body. But I took his blood for research and found that there was nothing special about his blood. Zhao Zhao guessed that he could have such strange strength because of the residual medicinal power filling his meridians and dantian. If he doesn't practice martial arts, the medicinal power will gradually dissipate over time."
He paused, and continued, "The flowering period is short, and the flowers must be picked immediately after blooming. The flowers leave the stems, and the rhizomes wither instantly. They cannot be studied, and cannot be used as medicine... It would be better if there were more seeds."
Elder Xue sighed: "The guards went into the snow mountain to search for several years before they found six or seven seeds, and you carefully tended to them for several years before you got those four. That's pretty good."
Elder Hua laughed heartily: "Looking at the entire Dayan, which family can produce a genius like our Xiao Yuanzheng? Before he even reached adulthood, he has cultivated two unique miraculous medicines that are no longer found in the world. It's amazing!"
Gong Yuanzheng blushed at the praise, but his brows were filled with confidence and pride.
"As bright as the sun." Zhang Xueming murmured softly with a gentle smile on his lips.
Gong Zishang looked at her, then at Gong Yuanzheng who kept glancing over here, and with a wicked smile, he fanned his nose with his hand and whispered teasingly: "Ah~ this sour smell of love."
Zhang Xueming glanced at the playboy who was leaning next to Gong Zishang, and as soon as he saw the look in their faces, he knew that something was going on between the two of them.
She turned a deaf ear to Gong Zishang's teasing, and instead looked at the two of them with interest, and said with a vague smile: "Winter is here, can spring be far behind?"
Gong Zishang and Hua Gongzi quickly looked away.
Gong Zishang pulled Zhang Xueming away uncomfortably: "You are the only one with sharp eyes."
With Elder Hua present, how could she dare to be as casual as she was in the Shang Palace and tease him whenever she wanted?
Mr. Hua was also afraid of being beaten. Elder Hua asked him to help Gong Zishang, but didn't tell him to hook up with the Palace Master of Shang Palace. He was also planning to send himself out.
The group of people returned to the big round table and chatted lively.
After a long while, Gong Ziyu and Lin Zhenzhen finally arrived.
Everyone unanimously stopped talking about Izumo Chonglian and only asked about Zhang Xueming's life in Hunyuan City and her journey to find immortals.
Lin Zhenzhen sat down next to Gong Zishang and started a conversation. Zhang Xueming asked her about the festival scenery in Qingyuan City and turned the topic to her. They were not shy people, so soon, Lin Zhenzhen became one of the group.
Gong Ziyu just listened to everyone talking with a smile and did not interrupt, which made him look quite calm.
After Gong Shangjiao and the two elders gave their New Year speeches, everyone happily had a big meal. Although the number of people was not as large as in previous years, the atmosphere was more lively and active than in previous years.
Xue Chongzi and Xue Gongzi had porridge all day, so they were so happy when they had a good meal, okay? They were restrained for less than a quarter of an hour, and the chopsticks of the two danced out afterimages.
Hua Gongzi and Gong Zishang get together, a pair of funny guys, and when they meet Gong Yuanzheng, who is becoming more and more eloquent, the three of them put on a show.
After dinner, everyone moved to a side hall. The two old men and Gong Shangjiao went aside to drink tea and chat.
Xue Zhongzi was reluctant to go to the senior group for tea, but Gong Yuanzheng stopped him and said, "Come on, let's play leaf games."
Xue Chongzi glanced at the forty-eight long cards spread out in front of him, and his eyes did not move: "What is this pictured on?"
There are ten "wenqian" cards with colorful paintings on the front. There are peddlers carrying loads on their shoulders, a middle-aged man drawing sugar paintings, a couple setting up a wonton stall, a woman selling wine in a liquor store... They are lined up in a row, making people feel like they are walking through a busy street.
The ten paintings of "Hundred Sons" depict a strong man working as a blacksmith, an old man grinding jade with water, a middle-aged man making clay prototypes of vessels on a turntable, and a young man holding a carving knife and carving pavilions and towers on wood... The craftsmen are fully focused and use their blood and sweat to create the beauty that will last in the world.
The ten paintings of "Wan Guan" depict farmers plowing the fields, women feeding chickens, children herding cattle, old women watering vegetables... rural life is as if right before our eyes.
The ten paintings of "Ten Thousand Strings of Cash" depict children studying in school, scholars reciting poems by the window, candidates buried in their papers, and the number one scholar riding a horse in parade through the streets... After ten years of hard study, the scholar is finally named on the list of successful candidates in the imperial examinations. These paintings depict the life of a scholar.
The scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans are all clearly visible.
There are also eight cards with pictures of emperors and generals, namely, Wanwanguan, Wanwanguan, Jingwanguan, Wuliangshu, Golden Peacock, Jade Kylin, Empty Bottle and Half a Coin.
In a small space, all kinds of life are revealed.
Looking at another deck of cards, there is a group of flowers, plants, fish and insects, and the other eight cards are the king of beasts in various postures, which are lifelike.
The young people of the Gong family had no time to play anymore. They gathered together, carefully looking at the cards one by one, marveling at them, praising them, and pestering Gong Yuanzheng with questions.
Finally, Gong Shangjiao and the two elders were brought over, and they couldn't stop praising what they saw.
Gong Yuanzheng smiled sweetly as if he had eaten honey. He was even happier than before when everyone praised him for cultivating a miracle medicine.
"This is one of the New Year's gifts Zhao Zhao gave me." He proudly puffed out his chest and raised his head, his nose almost pointing to the sky, "She drew it herself!"
Hey! This little guy! It turns out that he came here just to show off today!
A group of young people were so envious and jealous that their noses were crooked with anger.
Gong Zishang suddenly shouted: "Xiao Hei, hold him down!"
Without thinking, Hua Gongzi grabbed Gong Yuanzheng from behind with both arms. Xue Chongzi and Xue Gongzi pounced on them and pressed Gong Yuanzheng and Hua Gongzi down on the couch.
The playboy quickly struggled to break free, and several people were busy rubbing Gong Yuanzheng's hair and tickling his armpits.
Gong Yuanzheng didn't realize the malicious intent and was pinned down because of his carelessness. He laughed and shouted, "You bastards, let me go!"
Laughing to tears.
Gong Zishang took advantage of the chaos to pinch his little fat cheeks twice, turning his cheeks red.
"If you don't let go, I'll make you all look like clowns! For a whole year!" Gong Yuanzheng threatened, unable to bear it any longer.
The young people dispersed in a hurry.