Master Kong's hands stopped trembling, and then his entire demeanor became as unyielding as a sculpture.
The soft brush transformed into a sharp steel knife, its strokes flowing like dragons and snakes on the rice paper, a sight to behold.
Master Kong finished writing the couplet in one go, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
I don't know who started clapping, but then the applause grew louder and louder.
Everyone started clapping.
"Frame it and stick it on the boulder at the entrance of the valley! So that everyone can see it!" Lu Yuan said.
Immediately, people started to frame the couplets. Soon, the couplets were pasted on the boulder at the entrance of the valley, and people also hung a string of red lanterns on it. Although they were a bit worn, they still looked very festive.
Next, Lu Yuan took Kong Lao to his home and wrote a couplet for him. After it was posted, Lu Yuan suggested that Kong Lao have some dumplings at home before leaving, but Kong Lao refused.
"I appreciate your kindness, but I have a little grandson waiting for me at home! I won't bother you any longer! Happy New Year to everyone!"
Lu Yuan quickly returned the favor.
"Thank you, Grandpa Kong! Xiao Shan, go get Grandpa Kong something!"
Xiao Shan quickly replied and turned back to the storage room. Old Master Kong opened his mouth as if to refuse. He was a scholar, and scholars usually have their own integrity. As for things like not accepting charity or not accepting rewards without merit, he was not a scholar.
However, the current situation still prevented Master Kong from refusing. He also wanted to live a good life and wanted his only relative, his only grandson, to have a good New Year.
"Grandpa Kong, here's some braised beef, some vegetables, and some fruit! Please take them home! Thank you for writing these couplets for us!"
Grandpa Kong tremblingly took the bag, his expression somewhat indescribable.
"Thank you! Thank you all!"
Lu Yuan waved his hand: "Alright, Grandpa Kong, go back early! And I wish you a Happy New Year!"
"Okay! Then I won't bother you any longer!"
With that, Grandpa Kong turned around and nodded to Master Lu before leaving Lu Yuan's house.
Watching Grandpa Kong's retreating figure, Lu Yuan's family all had an indescribable feeling.
"Alright! Let's eat dumplings!" Lu's mother called out.
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