Under Han Yong's repeated instructions, the maids extinguished the lanterns hanging around them. Suddenly the surroundings became dim. The new moon was in the head, but there was not much light.
Everyone was looking at Gu Qingning to see what tricks she was up to.
Gu Qingning quickly walked to the lotus pond rockery, raised his hands, and patted it twice.
Several maids around Gu Qingning walked quickly with long poles lit with flames, inserted the long poles between the lotus leaves and started to light the lamps. Those shadow puppet lamps were windproof and waterproof, with candles placed underneath. After lighting, they only needed to be hooked with the long poles.
, the lampshade fell down to cover the flame.
Not long after, shadow puppet lights in various colors of red, yellow, blue and purple lit up, illuminating the lotus leaves in the lotus pond with colorful lights.
Gu Qian smiled and said, "It turns out that this is a trick. It's really pretty and tight."
Gu Qingning said softly: "The good-looking thing is at the back. Don't blink, Ah Weng, watch carefully. It's about to begin."
Everyone stared at the lights in the lotus pond. Gu Qingning walked quickly from the stone bridge to the rockery and turned the water valve. The next moment, dozens of small fountains spewed out, forming various shapes. Such as
Flowers, such as fish and birds, waterfalls, and flower trees. The fountain splashes onto the lotus leaves, and the water droplets splash and slide on the lotus leaves.
At this moment, the colorful shadow puppet lights in the lotus pond are playing their role. The splashing water shows various colors under the reflection of the colorful lights, which is brilliant and colorful. It slides and rolls on the lotus leaves.
The falling water drops are also illuminated by the light like brilliant colorful beads.
This scene is really difficult to describe in words, it is so wonderful and gorgeous.
Everyone was stunned. Gu Qian, who was sitting there, stood up involuntarily and walked to the lotus pond. He squinted at the scenery in front of him with a very happy expression.
"Ah, how are you? How do you like this birthday gift from Qing Ning?" Gu Qing Ning asked softly.
Gu Qian put his hands on his hands and laughed and said: "Okay, okay, this is the best birthday gift I have ever received. Qingning is thoughtful, and I like it very much."
Everyone who followed him as he left the table also expressed their heartfelt admiration.
"Cousin Qingning, whose handiwork is this? Which craftsman has such skills? Let me introduce it to my brother. I will also get one in the back garden of my north house. This is so beautiful." Gu Chang asked.
This is also the answer that everyone wants to know. Gu Qian also smiled and looked at Gu Qingning, wondering which craftsman this was.
Gu Qingning said: "Humph, are you looking down on people? This is a lantern fountain made by myself, and I did not pretend to do it to anyone else."
Who among the people is willing to believe her words? Gu Qingning definitely couldn't have done this by herself. She must have hired someone to help her. She refused to say it and insisted on putting money on her face. Maybe it was to make Gu Qian happy.
It shows her attitude of personally filial piety to Ah Weng.
Gu Chang wanted to build one for his own garden, so he asked. Gu Qingning was willing to say anything. She also understood that she couldn't talk about asking Li Hui to secretly build the fountain. After all, she secretly invited Li Hui into the back garden.
It wasn't very good. So he bit him to death and said it was his fault.
Gu Qian didn't care. He thought that Gu Qingning must have hired the slave craftsmen in the house to make it. This kind of fountain pool was not unheard of. Many wealthy families in Health City had fountains in their gardens.
The idea of adding colored lights to the fountain is a bit novel. The lights, fountain and lotus are mixed together, which is a good combination.
Seeing that the eldest son could not ask, Han Yong seemed a little unhappy. So he secretly whispered in Gu Chang's ear: "Don't worry, eldest son, I will check for you later. Who did Miss Qingning ask to do it? I will know as soon as I check."
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Gu Chang stopped asking questions. Everyone continued to admire the beautiful scenery of the lantern fountain. As the fountain continued to spurt, the water mist continued to fill the air. At a certain moment, several miniature rainbow-shaped mist appeared above the lotus leaves.
It made everyone applaud and praise him with admiration.
Gu Qingning did not expect such an effect, and this was an unexpected surprise. Rainbows are a sign of auspiciousness, and today is Aweng's birthday, so it is the right time. This can be regarded as the best effect.
Gu Qian was naturally overjoyed. He was so happy that he took off the precious sapphire Pisces jade pendant hanging on his waist and gave it to Gu Qingning. Gu Qingning quickly declined because she knew it was Aweng's favorite ornament.
Even her father didn't want it, and she didn't even dare to ask for it.
But Gu Qian insisted on hanging it around his waist because the lotus fountain tonight made him very happy. His granddaughter was so well-behaved and pleased him, so naturally he wanted to reward her with something precious that he liked.
The birthday banquet ended at the second watch. During the period, the fountain was filled with water and kept gushing, attracting everyone to watch and marvel at it. Of course Gu Qingning was very proud, and he was also grateful to Li Hui for his ingenuity. If he hadn't paid for himself
I came up with this idea and worked hard all day to make it for myself. How could I have such a good atmosphere and effect tonight? Tonight Aweng was in a good mood and laughed endlessly.
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The early morning mist filled the streets and had not yet dissipated. Li Hui entered his yard sweating profusely. He had just completed a five-mile long-distance run with weights, which was his first attempt at long-distance running with weights in a month.
In the past month or so, he started jogging two or three miles a day, and continued to the long-distance run of ten miles not long ago. His body has obviously felt a difference. Before, he was exhausted and sweating profusely after running for a few miles. His heart was pounding.
But later I became more comfortable running ten miles.
All functions of the body have been improved, not to mention cardiopulmonary function. The two thin thighs have now become strong and strong. More than a month of unremitting long-distance running has indeed made my body stronger.
But Li Hui was not satisfied. He hoped to go further and achieve better training results. So he asked Chou Gu to sew several sacks and a large sack for himself.
I hung a sandbag on the apricot branches in the yard so that I could punch and exercise my fists and feet when I had nothing to do. At the same time, I also started to do weight-bearing long-distance running. I filled the sacks with yellow sand and tied it to my arms and calves. For the same long-distance running, I could
Have a stronger exercise effect.
Especially the sandbags on the arms and swinging the arms during long-distance running can exercise the muscles of the upper limbs and enhance the muscles and strength of the arms.
Li Hui believed that as long as he persisted for half a year or a few months, his frail little body would definitely become stronger.
After running five miles with heavy weights today, Li Hui felt the intensity of this kind of training. His arms and legs were very strenuous and sore. But the more this happened, the more effective it was. Li Hui's plan is, ten
Increase the intensity level every day and restore the running distance from five miles to ten miles. Once you can run ten miles with ease and your body can handle the food, then your body will be very strong. There is no doubt about it.
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Gu Lanzhi stood on the porch and watched her son enter the yard with sweat on his face. She hurriedly stepped forward to wipe her son's sweat distressedly. Although she didn't quite understand why her son insisted on doing this, she didn't object.
Li Hui's current actions and words gave her an indescribable feeling. The only explanation was that her son had grown up and acted with reason. Therefore, she did not need to question him.
"Hurry and wash up and have breakfast, Hui'er. Since you are working in the South House, you must not be late or lazy. Dong Weng respects you, and you have to appreciate it. Do you understand?" Gu Lanzhi said.
Li Hui agreed, quickly took a cold shower and changed clothes. Chou Gu had already placed the noodles and millet porridge on the small table. After finishing the meal, Li Hui left and went out, heading to the south house of the Gu family.
The weather is very good today, the air is fresh and comfortable. While walking on the road, Li Hui suddenly thought that he didn't know how effective the fountain and lotus pond was last night. Unfortunately, he was not qualified to attend the Gu family's family dinner last night, and he could not see what he had built with his own hands.
The final lighting effect of the fountain is really disappointing.
Li Hui suddenly remembered two lines of poetry: Those who are covered with silkworms are not silkworm farmers. The fountain he built with his own hands, but he was not even qualified to see the effect. But soon, Li Hui smiled bitterly and secretly scolded himself for being hypocritical.
.This kind of thing is worthy of my own sentimental emotion. This kind of glass-hearted mentality is unacceptable these days. I must not always have this mentality, as it will hinder my future path.
Stepping into the front yard of the south house, Li Hui saw Han Yong and Gu Chang, the eldest son of the north house owner, standing at the door of the front hall. The two were standing on the steps talking in a low voice when they saw Li Hui walking in.
At the same time, he turned to look at Li Hui.
Li Hui instinctively felt that something was wrong. Why did Gu Chang, the eldest son of the North House, come to the South House so early in the morning? Dongweng's birthday was yesterday. There was no way he could have been here last night. He must have arrived early in the morning.
The two people looked at me rather unkindly, which was obviously directed at me.
Sure enough, Gu Chang and Han Yong walked down the steps and walked quickly towards Li Hui. It was too late for Li Hui to avoid them, so he had to stand still and salute.
"Li Hui has met the eldest son and Mr. Han."
Han Yong laughed and said in a deep voice: "Where is the young man of the Li family going?"
This is a nondescript question, asking knowingly.
"Of course I'm here to serve Dong Weng." Li Hui said.
Han Yong said with a smile: "Dong Weng was drunk last night and was still lying on his back. I am afraid I will have to rest for half a day this morning."
Li Huidao: "I see, then I will just serve you outside."
Han Yong nodded, glanced at Gu Chang, who was standing beside him with his head raised to the sky, and said with a smile: "My eldest son, do you want to ask this yourself, or should I do it for you?"
Gu Chang snorted and said, "Of course I'll ask myself."
Han Yong nodded and shouted to Li Hui: "Li Hui, the eldest son has a few words to ask you. Don't lie."
Li Huidao: "I don't dare, please ask the eldest son for more information."
Gu Chang wrinkled his nose and snorted: "Li Hui, I came to Nanzhai early this morning just to see you. I need to ask you something."
Li Huidao: "What's the unknown?"
"The fountain and lotus pond in the back garden of the South House last night was very stunning. My uncle liked it very much. You are very good at pleasing people. You gave me a birthday chair and created a fountain. You are very thoughtful."