The general direction has been finalized, but the details of the drawings still need to be discussed.
There are many problems.
Taking the old-fashioned model as an example, the pattern will not change too much, paying tribute to the predecessors.
But, with or without Bagua? Square hole or round hole? These all have to be chosen.
In addition, inside the antique zodiac money, there is a pattern of the zodiac snake, and the butler's words are full of dissatisfaction:
"No matter which style, the snake pattern inside, it is better not to follow the old style! The snake pattern in the zodiac sign is either coiled like an earthworm or coiled like a duck!"
Even if he doesn't like low-level animals like snakes, the housekeeper has his own insistence on this aspect.
"What suggestions do you have?" Feng Yi asked humbly.
"Hold on!"
The housekeeper hurried back to the room and came out after a while, holding a picture album in his hand.
Feng Yi: "..."
Good guy! I've been prepared for this!
"This design album is all drawn by myself." The butler handed over the album.
Feng Yi took it and flipped through the design book.
"You have been planning this for a long time!"
The housekeeper smiled modestly: "It's just a little hobby in daily life."
Feng Yi thought to himself: This is not a "little hobby", this is simply obsession! This love is so deep!
How long did it take to prepare for such a thick design book?
Continuing to look at the picture album, I turned to the page pointed by the butler and saw a snake with its tail in its mouth.
It is different from ouroboros, which is a ring formed by a snake swallowing its own tail, forming an "O" shape.
The tail snake the housekeeper drew is a snake holding the tip of its tail in its mouth, in the shape of a "6". It's just that the section above the "6" is a bit shorter.
Feng Yi looked okay and made a note: "Add alternatives first."
Continue to look through the album. The pictures in it are all hand-drawn and are not printed with the help of computer graphics software.
Painting is the creator's subjective image of the objective world.
In this album, from the regular round copper coins to the irregular personalized designs, every page of the drawings can show the emotion and energy that the painter put into them.
In addition to the zodiac snake pattern, Feng Yi also saw one with fangs.
"This picture, the teeth are too prominent..." Feng Yi pointed to the picture.
"Is there any? I think it's quite appropriate. You can tell it's a snake tooth, but you can't tell whether it's a groove tooth or a tube tooth. Therefore, it can be regarded as all venomous fangs." The steward said.
"That's the problem, you can't discriminate against non-venomous snakes." Feng Yi said.
"No such intention!" the butler denied.
"That's partiality!" Feng Yi said.
The housekeeper paused and said, "People's hearts are biased."
Feng Yi: "...let's try our best to take care of both."
Looking at the picture album, Feng Yi said: "What we want is the picture of the zodiac snake. Of course, it must include both venomous and non-venomous snakes."
How many zodiac snake-related pictures have fangs drawn?
Generally, in more abstract paintings, snakes are represented by snakes rather than fangs.
The butler didn't want to give up and continued to fight: "You can put this 'teeth' element into the special design!"
Feng Yi was still a little hesitant.
Those two fangs, placed on a small copper coin, always feel evil and sinister.
"This is not suitable for giving to children." Feng Yi said.
"I think it's great!" said the butler.
"At least not this painting."
"All right."
The housekeeper was very disappointed and eliminated that page of design draft with regret.
Seeing that the butler was obviously depressed, Feng Yi consoled him: "These patterns are still very interesting. You can make some of your favorite patterns and collect them or give them as gifts."
The housekeeper also considered it, but after all, the meaning was different.
Feng Yi wanted to continue to comfort him, but just as he was about to speak out, something flashed through his mind. He flipped through the album and looked at the picture of a snake with a tail in front of him.
The figure with the tail in its mouth is shrunk to the size of an ordinary copper coin, so it may not be easy to spot, but if you enlarge the clear line drawing, you can see the fangs protruding from the mouth of the snake.
Feng Yi glanced at the butler and continued to scroll back.
There is also a design drawing, the tooth element is more obscure. The fangs are not on the same side of the copper coin, but one on each side!
Viewed separately, it is indeed difficult to recognize such teeth when matched with the surrounding patterns, but the overall combination has a sense of harmony.
Feng Yi looked at the housekeeper: "You are so persistent!"
After getting rid of plan A, are we still going to have plan B and plan C?!
It can be said that it is deliberate and has been planned for a long time!
In response, the butler responded with an elegant smile.
Feng Yi smiled helplessly, "Alternatives, put them on the list first."
In the next few days, Feng Yi stayed at home and looked through the drawings, discussing with the housekeeper which drawings could be used and which details needed to be modified.
It's not that Feng Yi has high demands, it's that he goes too far if he doesn't pay attention to the housekeeper, and his creative enthusiasm makes Feng Yi a little overwhelmed.
After careful selection, we finally settled on three versions——
1 The old flower model, which is the kind commonly seen in antique zodiac signs, comes with a complete set of twelve zodiac signs. However, the version settled on by Feng Yi after discussing with the housekeeper does not include the gossip, but instead contains the twelve zodiac signs.
It is larger and the pattern of the zodiac snake is modified.
2 Exclusive model for the Year of the Snake. It is in the shape of the "6" of a tailed snake, paired with some other patterns.
3 Exclusive design models. Feng Yi selected several paintings drawn by the butler and finalized them after slight modifications. Among them was the obscure "tooth" element picture, with a tooth hidden on each side of the coin.
After the drawing was finalized, the rest of the minting work was left to the steward.
After finishing the zodiac money patterns, Feng Yi went to the zoo to see the adopted reticulated python "Little Koi".
The little guy can eat and grow, and is slightly larger than other little pythons that broke out of their shells at the same time.
The staff at the zoo's reptile house were very surprised. Logically speaking, Feng Yi could count the number of times he came to the zoo on one hand, and he would disappear for many days after coming once. Such a frequency would not allow this little python to remember the smell.
However, every time Feng Yi came over, the little python seemed to know him. It was sleeping in the corner and immediately crawled over. If the cage was open, it would wrap around Feng Yi's hand, which was like an act of intimacy.
.
This subverts the common sense of the reptile hall staff.
Feng Yi knew that the different behaviors of the "little koi" from other pythons should be related to the active substances it had received. This little python had a weak life when it was in the egg, and it was the active substances output by Feng Yi.
Only by enhancing its vitality can it survive.
Those active substances also enhanced the little python's recognition of Fengyi, and then showed an appearance of intimacy.
Of course, Feng Yi would not explain these reasons.
Every time when people at the zoo were amazed, Feng Yi would just smile or say a few words. He was not serious, and others were just talking.
After all, no one can say for sure about genes, and it is understandable that there will be a few exceptions in the population.
People at the zoo are happy to see this scene, which will increase the discussion of the topic and will not be lacking in material for future marketing.
In addition to visiting the little python, Feng Yi also observed the cultural and creative designs of the zoo.
Compared with the last time he came here, the zoo now has many more large and small cultural and creative products. Feng Yi scanned them briefly and thought they were not useful for reference.
The concepts are different, and the tendencies are also different. Some designs are suitable for zoos, but not suitable for Feng Yi's zodiac to spend money on.
In addition, I don’t know if he has read too much of the butler’s design albums and some of the zoo’s cultural and creative products, but Feng Yi always felt that they were a little perfunctory.
After coming out of the zoo, Feng Yi went around the construction site to see the progress of the private collection and the addition of several more specimen models in the warehouse.
Models were made one by one, but Feng Yi also added orders from time to time. The model maker was always busy.
For example, not long ago, Feng Yi followed Captain Wen of the patrol team into the mountains to perform a mission. After leaving the mountains, Feng Yi sent photos and videos of the Qinhuang Golden Snake and the Cauliflower Original Spearhead Piper to the model maker to place new orders.
This is also a collection process, which can enrich the collection of the collection.
While Feng Yi was busy with his zodiac money-minting project, the invitations sent from the Feng family in Yangcheng also arrived in the hands of the invitees one after another.
The delivery team set up by Mr. Feng is responsible for delivering invitations. Each person has their own area. Of course, not all the areas they are responsible for come to the door in person. Some of them are classified as important guests, and they will deliver them in person. As for the others
, they will assign it to their subordinates to complete.
There are too many people classified as "clan relatives" by the old man.
The tree has large branches.
On the same tree, some leaves are fresh and plump, while others have long since withered and died. This is normal.
Some soar and some fall.
Different people have their own circumstances and their own lives.
The development of the younger generations is also different.
The other side of the ocean.
In the bustling and bustling streets, newly built luxury hotels opened with great deals and many experiential projects. Elites from all walks of life and mainstream media were also invited.
Penthouse suite.
A well-dressed middle-aged man looked at the invitation letter just handed over by his subordinate.
This invitation letter was personally delivered by a designated person from the Yangcheng Feng family. The text in the invitation letter was not the type that was printed in batches, but was written by the old man himself. When it was unfolded, it still exuded the fragrance of ink, and seemed to be full of...
sincerity.
The middle-aged man looked at the invitation in his hand, smiled with unknown meaning, and raised his chin.
The person standing next to him immediately understood and picked up his cigar and lighter.
The middle-aged man relaxed on the sofa and blew out a smoke ring comfortably.
"It's so funny! In what age, you're trying to do this with me! Who does he think he is? Does he think he's writing an edict?"
What is written here is high-sounding, but does that mean that if you don’t go, you don’t recognize your ancestors?
Nonsence!
"Then old man, if his sister hadn't been gone, how could he be so arrogant? Who could he show off to?!"
The middle-aged man's eyes were full of ridicule.
"I haven't dared to build it for so many years. I was suppressed by my sister so much that I didn't even dare to fart! We haven't built a new ancestral hall until now. Who doesn't know the reason?"
Return to the ancestral hall, what kind of ancestors are the ancestors?
It’s not our ancestors who are being sacrificed!
They are not the same as the Yangcheng Feng family!
His grandfather's grandfather's grandfather and the other's grandfather's grandfather's grandfather were not born to the same mother!
The clans had been divided as early as 800 years ago. It was only because of interests and business cooperation that they maintained contact for a period of time. But not much.
When it comes to his wealth and confidence, he is not afraid.
In terms of seniority, he is equally worthy!
In terms of seniority, he is actually of the same generation as Mr. Feng.
Throw the invitation aside casually.
The person next to me asked tentatively: "Well, boss, what kind of ancestor worship ceremony is this? Are you going to go?"
The middle-aged man exhaled the smoke in his mouth and snorted carelessly, "Go, but it's not to see his face, nor to worship his ancestors. I just want to see if I can see old friends and get to know a few more.
An interesting person is fine, hey, let’s just relax.”
Under the dim light, the smoke exhaled looks ethereal.
"The Feng family in Yangcheng has produced powerful figures in the past...it's a pity that they didn't survive that old man!"
A village in a tropical country.
The sound of motorcycles came from far and near, stopping at the door of a certain house.
A young man walked in carrying a large durian. He glanced over and saw no familiar figure.
"Grandma? Where are you?" the young man shouted.
"Here it is."
An old voice answered in the room.
The worry on the young man's face lightened slightly, and he quickly followed the sound.
At this time, the old man was not sitting at the door picking vegetables or chatting with the neighbors as usual. Instead, he was in the house, leaning against the window, wearing reading glasses and reading the invitation in his hand, frowning deeply.
"What are you looking at?" The young man walked over and leaned over to read the words printed on it.
The old man handed it to him directly so that he could look at it carefully.
"Sacrificing ancestors in the ancestral hall? What does this have to do with us?" the young man wondered.
The old man looked out the window and said, "My branch is not close to them."
The young man nodded, "Just say why I have no impression."
His great-grandfather's generation immigrated here. His grandmother's hometown is not in Yangcheng, but another water town. When he was a child, he went on vacation with his grandmother.
I have never been to Yangcheng.
The young man asked: "Do you want to go?"
The old man smiled and said, "Grandma can't walk anymore. Please walk for grandma."
"Me? Can I go?"
"Call this number and ask." The old man pointed to the phone number on the back of the invitation.
The young man took out his cell phone and dialed the number on it. After getting through, he reported his grandma's name and told her what was going on.
"Yes, my grandma is old and it is inconvenient to travel... My surname is Feng, and my Chinese name is the same as my grandma's surname... Oh, scan the QR code..."
After making the call, turn to the QR code in the invitation letter, scan the code and fill in the information step by step according to the instructions inside.
"Proof of identity...kinship..."
“Hey, you can also sign up for a flight ticket! It’s just a publicly funded trip!”
The young man was operating and said happily, "The organizer of this event is very proud. He must have spent a lot of money!"
"Is it okay?" the old man asked.
"Okay." The young man said.
"There are people in the orchard arranged."
"Well, we will arrange for someone to be in charge there, so I don't need to keep an eye on it myself."
The young man checked the procedures that needed to be completed and found that it was not troublesome.
"Grandma, I'm going to attend this event and take a trip to your hometown. It's been more than ten years. I wonder if there are any changes now? I'll video chat with you then!"
The old man smiled and narrowed his eyes: "Okay, okay."
The other side of the continental plate.
In the apartment, a young man was typing on the computer keyboard, writing a thesis crazily.
The door was opened and someone walked in.
He ignored it.
But soon, the wonderful aroma of food filled the room, causing those who were staring at the computer screen to uncontrollably deviate from their thoughts.
He raised his head, revealing his bloodshot eyes.
He looked at the person standing not far away - it was his father's special assistant.
The assistant, who exuded an elite temperament, brought the food over and stated calmly: "You need to rest."
"Thank you, put it aside for now. I'll finish writing these two paragraphs before eating."
I was about to continue writing my thesis when a beautifully crafted letter was handed to me.
The young man took it with a puzzled expression.
"Is there any important event that I don't know about recently? I also wrote a bilingual invitation letter... what is this?"
The young man looks like a subway grandpa looking at his cell phone in confusion.
The elite assistant next to him: "As you can see, the invitation letter."
Young man: "I know every word on this!"
With an incredulous expression on his face, he looked at the bilingual invitation in his hand.
"It's unimaginable that there is such a... ceremony!"
"Of course, in some places, this is not uncommon." said the elite assistant.
"I'm very ignorant. I haven't seen any of the cities I've been to. Wow, I'm a little curious. But that's all."
His eyes glanced at the name above.
"This Chinese name sounds familiar, who is it?" the young man asked.
"Your father," the assistant said.
"……oh."
The young man threw the invitation back, "Then you go find my dad."
The elite assistant placed the invitation flat on the computer table: "The boss has two important meetings at that time, so I hope you can go there on your behalf."
"No time! I have to write a paper!" The young man buried his head in typing.
"The deadline for your paper is next weekend, so you can make it."
"Get out! Don't go! If you dare, tie me up and put me on the plane!"
The elite assistant's face remained calm and his voice did not fluctuate: "Yangcheng is very close to the city where the Ancestral Factory headquarters is located. It only takes two hours by car."
The young man who was typing hard had his fingers paused and his lips pursed tightly.
The assistant continued: "After you participate in this event, you can take a taxi directly to the Ancestral Factory for a close visit, and maybe you can catch the rush to buy limited products."
"Ahem, don't think you can control my schedule! Go away and don't disturb me writing my thesis!" The young man continued typing on the keyboard. After a while, "...let me know when the flight is booked!"
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