The micro-world has now entered a stable phase, and Chen Yang can take a break for a while.
He had already started looking for candidates for next month, and at the same time, he was considering what to bring into the micro-world next month.
"Boss, watching Animal World again? You've been watching it every time I've come here." A customer carrying a fat orange cat walked over.
"Mr. Zhang, it seems like Fatty Three has gotten even fatter. Shouldn't we change his name to Fatty Four?" Chen Yang said with a smile.
This man is named Zhang Jian. He is a freelance painter and is quite well-known in Hangzhou. He has held several solo exhibitions, and Chen Yang happened to attend one of them. His paintings are typical of the Jiangnan Impressionist style, with soft colors and an emphasis on meaning rather than form.
Zhang Jian was also one of the people Chen Yang was considering, and he really liked Zhang Jian's style.
The orange cat in Zhang Jian's arms suddenly jumped down, walked to the front of the cat lying in front of the sofa, and naturally climbed onto the cat.
The European cat seemed a little displeased, and then Sanpang patted it on the head. Chen Yang was about to stop the European cat, but he knew its fighting strength. Even an average adult wolf couldn't beat it, let alone an orange cat.
To everyone's surprise, the lucky cat wasn't angry at all; it just continued to lie there sullenly. Meanwhile, the orange cat calmly lay on top of the lucky cat.
"Sorry, Sanpang just likes to lie on dogs and people's heads," Zhang Jian said with a helpless smile. "Boss, what breed is Ouhuang? I didn't recognize it."
“Mixed-race from thirteen countries,” Chen Yang said, then laughed at himself.
Zhang Jian smiled slightly, then took out his drawing board and charcoal pencils and began to sketch, with the models being Ou Huang and San Pang.
Zhang Jian's sketching style is neither wild nor overly refined; the brushstrokes are just right, and the lines are very smooth. The dynamics are also very pleasing, without any exaggeration.
"Mr. Zhang's sketches are very good. I like your lines; the light and shadow are well-balanced, and the density is also pleasing," Jiang Yining said, bringing over a cup of tea.
"Oh, you do research too?" Zhang Jian took the teacup, nodded slightly in thanks, and then said.
"My ex-boyfriend does this kind of thing, but Mr. Zhang's drawing is still better."
"You flatter me. Sketching is just a habit I have. Oil painting is still the more profitable art form," Zhang Jian laughed. "These days, nobody pays to buy a sketch."
"Who said that? I'll buy one." Chen Yang laughed. "I really like this one with the lucky guy and Sanpang."
It seemed that the European Emperor heard its name and stood up, but Sanpang remained unmoved after it stood up and continued to lie on the European Emperor's back.
The European Emperor stared at the painting, seemingly very curious, and even let out two happy shouts.
"Looks like it can understand it," Zhang Jian said with a smile. "Then I'll sell this painting to you for the price of one dinner, how about it?"
He was just joking, but Chen Yang suspected that the European Emperor had actually understood it, after all, the European Emperor's intelligence was undeniable.
"Okay, deal." Chen Yang took the painting, thinking about buying a frame to mount it so he could hang it in the inn.
At dinner time, besides Zhang Jian, another guest also chose to eat with them, but she didn't have to pay; she exchanged her skills for it.
This is a girl named Xia Yue who runs a private bakery nearby, and it has a very good reputation.
Xia Yue is incredibly lucky; she often manages to snag a free room, which makes her feel embarrassed, so she frequently brings desserts over for everyone to enjoy.
Today, Li Su'er and Xia Yue learned how to make Napoleon cake, and the two girls were making great progress in the kitchen.
Xia Yue was also one of the candidates Chen Yang was considering for joining the Jiemin.
He hopes that the micro-world can have all kinds of people, and painters and pastry chefs would be good choices. Moreover, Chen Yang has known these two people for a while and they get along well with everyone.
There are conflicts among the inhabitants of the Micro Realm, but there aren't many troublemakers among them yet, so it's relatively peaceful. Occasionally, they might have a few minor arguments, but the time when Li Sen had a conflict with everyone was the most serious.
It is precisely because of this selection process that the micro-world is able to maintain a peaceful state, free from intrigue and backstabbing.
Chen Yang also knew that it would be impossible to maintain the current state once the number of people increased. He could only try his best to make life easier for the people of the Micro World, so that their hearts would not be as complicated as in the real world.
To date, Chen Yang has never exercised one right: to strip people of their citizenship.
Don't forget, although Chen Yang doesn't have control over the Micro Realm, he has absolute control over the capital status of the Realm Citizens. However, Chen Yang won't use this power unless absolutely necessary, because erasing the Realm Citizens' status also erases their memories, and no one wants to lose their memories.
The meal was very enjoyable, and afterwards, Li Su'er and Xia Yue made a cake.
Chen Yang also told everyone that he wanted to bring Xia Yue and Zhang Jian into the Micro World, and everyone was very supportive of this.
“By the way, my dad is entering the Micro Realm tomorrow. My brother has been too busy lately, but the oil press business has been finalized recently, so it’s time for my dad to come in. After my brother goes to the West Boundary River, my dad can help with the farming,” Jiang Yining said.
Chen Yang nodded. He was very welcoming to parents who could raise children like Jiang Bo and Jiang Yining into the Micro World. Now that he was a father himself, he naturally wanted to learn more.
"By the way, Yining, you haven't been acting quite right lately," Chen Yang said to Jiang Yining.
Jiang Yining paused for a moment and said, "Brother Yang, now that you've asked, I feel like I want to confide in you. Do you aliens have some kind of magic?"
Chen Yang smiled and said, "Perhaps there really is."
"It's because of myself. A few days ago when we were chatting, Yun said he hoped his woman was a virgin, but I told him directly that I wasn't. Yun has obviously been a bit distant from me these past few days, and he even took the initiative to go to the Loess Plateau."
"What's wrong? Feeling disappointed? You have feelings for Yun Shi?"
Jiang Yining shook her head, then nodded, and said, "I do have some good feelings towards him, and he's reliable, but I'm pretty clear about whether I like him or not. It's just that I suddenly feel like I've really failed, giving my first time to an unreliable person."
Jiang Yining sighed and said, "Brother Yang, do you think the first time is really that important to a girl?"
“Of course it’s important.” Chen Yang nodded and said, “So, no matter what the first time is like, you should cherish it instead of regretting it.”
Jiang Yining was taken aback, seemingly lost in thought.
"What are you talking about?" Li Su'er asked, coming closer.
“Brother Yang is acting as my mentor. Thank you, Brother Yang, I understand a little better now,” Jiang Yining said.
Chen Yang smiled and said, "It's good that you understand."
"Oh, so you two have a secret? Tell me quickly."
"Okay, I'll go back to my room and talk to you. By the way, Su'er, you have to keep a close eye on Brother Yang. He's really popular with girls and can be a great confidant."
Jiang Yining pulled Li Su'er aside to chat, and Chen Yang, not wanting to disturb their time together, went to measure the size of the sketch, preparing to buy a frame for it.
Just then, the European Emperor walked past him, with Sanpang still perched on its back. As it passed Chen Yang, Sanpang glanced at Chen Yang as if to say, "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen my mount before?"
This orange cat is dedicated to the Undead Aria, who is fighting alone for this book at Qidian.
(End of this chapter)
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