A quiet night passed.

The next day, I got up and got ready as usual, and made breakfast for the two little ones.

I've already eaten breakfast.

We arrived at the pavilion on the back hill.

As soon as I arrived, I could feel the coolness of the surrounding spring water.

"So comfortable."

I sat down at the tea table and brewed myself a cup of tea.

Then he took out a snow bamboo and prepared some tools.

I'm going to make a few calligraphy brushes from snow bamboo.

As I took out the snow bamboo, a cool sensation entered my fingers, making them feel very relaxed.

Gu Xuan said calmly.

"It feels quite comfortable, and you shouldn't feel tired when practicing calligraphy with this."

The diameter of the bottom of a whole snow bamboo is about one centimeter, and the diameter of the top is about 0.5 centimeters. Each bamboo segment is about 30 centimeters apart, making it very suitable for use as a writing brush.

Its snow-white bamboo is also very pleasing to the eye.

Putting down the snow bamboo in his hand, Gu Xuan thought of live streaming.

Then the live stream started.

Good morning, Brother Xuan.

'morning.'

As soon as I started the live stream, fans started sending me comments.

Good morning, everyone.

What is Brother Xuan going to do today?

"I don't have anything to do today, so I'll make a few comparisons."

He then showed off the snow bamboo in his hand.

"This is a type of snow bamboo that I acquired by chance; I'll use it to make calligraphy brushes."

'This is going to be interesting again.'

That's right.

"Alright, let's begin."

Then a section of the snow bamboo was cut off.

Gu Xuan examined it carefully, thinking about how to carve some patterns on it.

While Gu Xuan was pondering what to carve, Honey and Qingye came to his side.

Honey sat down and started eating.

They brought food with them when they came.

They never stop for a moment.

Gu Xuan glanced at it, then looked at the snow bamboo in his hand.

"We have the pen barrel, all that's left is the pen tip. Honey, contribute some."

Upon hearing this, fans in the live stream flooded the chat with comments.

'Brother Xuan is trying to pluck the panda's fur.'

"Seriously? Using panda fur to make calligraphy brushes? That's incredibly extravagant!"

'yes.'

Not only the fans, but also Honey looked completely bewildered.

Put down the food and approach Gu Xuan.

He had no idea what Gu Xuan was going to do.

Gu Xuan reached out and touched Honey's back.

Honey is currently undergoing hair removal as well.

He could have gotten quite a lot with just a comb, but he didn't have a comb, so he had to use his hands.

That way you can get quite a lot.

After stroking it several times, a lot of fur appeared in my hand.

You need to select suitable hairs to make the brush tip.

Honey stared at Gu Xuan, wondering what he was going to do.

Putting down the fur, Gu Xuan said comfortingly.

"Okay, it's alright now, go eat."

'Brother Xuan uses it and then throws it away.'

'What can you do after you've used it all up?'

'Too.'

Honey walked to the side and continued eating her food.

At this moment, Qingye leaped onto the table.

Gu Xuan did not let Qing Ye off the hook either.

They also took a lot of hair from Qingye's body.

"Perfect for making three small trumpets."

'Brother Xuan is inhuman! He doesn't even spare Xiao Qingye.'

I feel sorry for those two animals.

'Forced to work.'

'This is called "plucking hair to pay off a debt."'

'Ha ha.'

Gu Xuan smiled slightly when he saw these comments, but didn't say anything.

After all, it was just a joke.

However, Qingye's hair couldn't be used to make a large calligraphy brush, since he was still very young and didn't have enough hair on his body.

Small brushes are mainly made for writing small characters and outlining.

A medium-sized brush made from honey hair is used for many purposes, including writing and painting.

As for the larger version, Gu Xuan doesn't want to do it yet.

Collect the hair.

Then comes the processing.

Gu Xuan has already prepared all the materials.

After selecting the hair, the next step is to process it.

After processing, place it in water.

"That completes our hair processing. First, we'll put it in water, and then we'll make the pen barrel."

'So fast?'

Hair removal is relatively simple.

'Too.'

He held the cut bamboo in his hand and examined it carefully.

One advantage of this snow bamboo is that its stalks are very straight.

Don't worry about any bends.

“We cut it to the correct length. Before, I only cut a section, which was not the appropriate length.”

I took out a ruler and measured it.

"A suitable length is around 20 centimeters, so let's cut 20 centimeters first."

Use a sharp knife to cut off the excess part.

It has reached the appropriate length.

"The length is right, then we'll see which section is suitable for installing the pen tip, and then we'll decide."

Find the right one.

I made a mark on the spot.

"That completes the task."

The live stream chat fell silent for a moment.

'No way, that's it?'

'That can't be right.'

'I can do it too.'

Gu Xuan explained.

"Of course, this is not finished. Next is the carving. We will make a carving on the penholder. This time, we will make a bold carving, a hollow carving."

Pick up the bamboo in your hand.

"The snow bamboo in my hand is as hard as jade, so there will be no problem with openwork carving."

After saying that, he picked up the carving knife.

"This time we'll carve an auspicious dragon."

Begin carving.

The carving knife danced across the penholder.

In just about half an hour, a dragon appeared on the pen.

All the fans were shocked when they saw the finished product.

"That's amazing! They finished carving it in such a short time."

'Not only is it short, it's also incredibly beautiful.'

"Yes, it's so lively."

'You know, Brother Xuan's carving skills are already superb.'

'So strong.'

Those who arrived late probably didn't even know.

I really don't know.

'Brother Xuan has many more amazing skills; you'll understand them in time.'

After the carving was completed, Gu Xuan even showed it off.

Many people started asking questions.

"Brother Xuan, make one more, I'll buy it."

"I got upstairs so fast, Brother Xuan, make me one too."

'And me.'

'I can't be left out.'

Many people would want one, after all, this pen is so graceful.

Gu Xuan advised.

"This cannot be mass-produced."

'Why.'

'Yes, I'm curious too.'

Tell me about it.

"You wouldn't want to see a bald panda, would you?"

It was only then that everyone remembered that the hair used to make the calligraphy brushes was made from the hair of giant pandas.

'We really can't do too much; it won't be long before we've plucked the pandas bald.'

'We definitely can't have bald pandas.'

"If there are suitable ones in the future, I can make a few and put them on the shelves for sale, but not this time."

'This is a gift.'

"I think so too."

Gu Xuan smiled.

"That's right, this time we are indeed sending people over, two very important figures."

'I wonder who's really lucky.'

'They must be very capable.'

'If he didn't have the strength, Brother Xuan wouldn't have made a move.'

That's right.

Gu Xuan continued making the second penholder.

After cutting the pieces to the desired length, I began carving. I made three pieces in total.

After finishing the medium size, I made three small sizes.

The smaller size uses simple engravings, since it's too small.

After finishing, the six penholders were placed in front of me.

Gu Xuan was very satisfied with the completed pen.

"Next, we'll make the pen tip."