Li Huan smiled calmly in response to Qiu Xiang's praise.
"A mere painting of 'Four Beauties' does not demonstrate exceptional painting skills."
Qiu Xiang said, "You are being far too modest! Your painting skills have reached the level of a master! In this world, only Tang Bohu can compare to you!"
These words precisely prove that Qiu Xiang greatly admired Tang Bohu.
Li Huan shook his head: "My skills are mere trifles, how can I compare to Tang Bohu?"
Chunxiang quickly said, "Could you paint a picture just for me?"
Li Huan readily agreed: "No problem, you sit among the flowers, and I'll paint a picture of 'Spring Fragrance Enjoying Flowers' for you!"
“Okay!” Chunxiang moved a round stool and placed it among the flowers. Holding a fan, she sat gracefully and gazed at Li Huan with affection.
Li Huan quickly laid out the Xuan paper, picked up his brush again, and carefully observed Chunxiang.
The actress who played Chun-hyang was Jessica Hsuan.
When she starred in "Flirting Scholar", she was not yet a famous movie star. It wasn't until she played the female lead Wu Tingfang in "A Step into the Past" that Jessica Hsuan became a household name.
Li Huan believes that in her youth, Jessica Hsuan was superior to Gong Li in both appearance and temperament.
In other words, Qiu Xiang in this movie is less attractive than Chun Xiang.
Li Huan painted quickly and freely.
In a moment, a painting titled "Spring Fragrance Appreciating Flowers" appeared on the paper.
Chunxiang came over, looked down at the painting, and praised it with delight.
Qiu Xiang, Xia Xiang, and Dong Xiang also praised him in unison and asked Li Huan to paint a picture for each of them.
Li Huan accepted all requests and continued creating, having Xia Xiang carry a flower basket and stand under the peach tree, where he painted "Xia Xiang Strolling in the Garden".
Then, Dongxiang was asked to sit in the pavilion with her pipa in her arms, and she created and painted "Dongxiang Pipa Picture".
Finally, Li Huan instructed Qiu Xiang to hold a flute and created the painting "Qiu Xiang Playing the Flute".
The actresses who played Xia Xiang and Dong Xiang were both fair-skinned and beautiful, naturally gorgeous, and their looks were no less than Gong Li's.
Therefore, among the four portraits, the visual appeal of "Autumn Fragrance Playing the Flute" is not as strong as that of "Spring Fragrance Appreciating Flowers", "Summer Fragrance Strolling in the Garden" and "Winter Fragrance Playing the Pipa".
Chunxiang said, "Look, the inscription on the portrait is powerful and vigorous, the strokes are so strong they seem to penetrate the paper, and the calligraphic skill is extremely profound!"
Qiu Xiang nodded: "Li Huan's calligraphy has the style of a master and can be described as superb."
Li Huan said, "You flatter me. I often chop and cook vegetables, so my wrists are very strong, which is why my handwriting looks powerful."
Xia Xiang's eyes radiated deep affection.
"Li Huan, you're too modest! You could easily make a living with your talent, but you choose to set up a stall on the street, completely burying your extraordinary talent!"
Taking the opportunity to show off, Li Huan said, "No, no, my love for food far surpasses my interest in calligraphy and painting!"
Qiu Xiang held up her flute: "Can you play the flute?"
Li Huan said, "I sometimes just blow it for fun."
Qiu Xiang handed the flute to Li Huan: "Play a tune for us."
Li Huan took a flute and played the famous piece "A Trip to Suzhou".
This is a classic flute piece composed by the modern flute player Mr. Jiang in 1962, which expresses the beautiful scenery of the ancient city of Suzhou.
The rhythm is upbeat and the melody is beautiful, making listeners feel happy.
Autumn Fragrance, Spring Fragrance, Summer Fragrance, Winter Fragrance, all immersed in the sound of the flute, completely captivated.
After finishing the piece, Li Huan sat down in front of the guqin and played the famous piece "High Mountains and Flowing Water".
The melodious music attracted the other servants of the Hua family, who gathered at the entrance to the garden.
This includes Sister Pomegranate.
Her eyes were filled with blooming peach blossoms as she slowly walked to Li Huan's side, gazing at him with admiration.
After finishing the piece, Li Huan stood up and said, "I've made a fool of myself!"
Wow! Everyone applauded!
Sister Pomegranate exclaimed, "My God! I didn't see wrong, did I?! Li Huan can actually play the guqin! And... who painted this portrait?"
Chunxiang said with a smile, "This painting, 'Four Beauties,' was painted by Li Huan. The four people in the painting are me, Qiuxiang, Xiaxiang, and Dongxiang!"
Sister Pomegranate exclaimed even more exaggeratedly, pointing to the other four portraits: "These four portraits clearly depict Chunxiang, Qiuxiang, Xiaxiang, and Dongxiang! They are so lifelike, they look just like the real people!"
"Li Huan, you are so amazing! I admire you so much. Could you paint one for me too?"
Li Huan said, "It's getting late, I need to go to the kitchen to prepare dinner! Tonight, I'll have Hua An draw a portrait of a beautiful woman for you!"
"Hua An?" Sister Pomegranate asked in surprise. "Why did you ask him to paint for me?"
Li Huan boasted, "Hua An has followed me for many years and has also developed excellent calligraphy and painting skills. His painting talent..."
"No, no, no!" Sister Pomegranate interrupted Li Huan, "I just want you to draw it for me!"
Helpless, Li Huan could only reply perfunctorily, "In that case, I'll draw it for you another time when I have some free time."
Sister Pomegranate quickly said, "I'm free tonight, and you're free too, I'll come find you then!"
Li Huan shook his head and quickly walked out of the garden.
Sister Pomegranate called out from behind, "Li Huan, see you tonight!"
See your mother's head!
Li Huan cursed inwardly, determined to make Tang Bohu win over Sister Pomegranate tonight, no matter what!
Return to your residence.
Li Huan saw Tang Bohu lying on the bed.
"Holy crap, you're finally back! Where's Zhu Zhishan?"
Tang Bohu hurriedly sat up: "I've been looking for Zhu Zhishan all over the city, but I can't find him anywhere!"
Li Huan said, "Zhu Zhishan is a gambler. Did you go to the casino to look for him?"
Tang Bohu said, "I've searched not only the casinos, but also all the brothels, but I still can't find Zhu Zhishan!"
Li Huan said, "I know. Zhu Zhishan lost all his money gambling again and found a secluded place to hide from his creditors!"
Tang Bohu nodded: "I also guessed that the kid was hiding and it would be difficult to find him for a while."
Li Huan said, "Since we can't find Zhu Zhishan, your plan to have him work as a servant in the Hua Mansion and woo Sister Shiliu is impossible. Therefore, you must personally take action tonight and win over Sister Shiliu!"
Tang Bohu shuddered.
Li Huan said, "Sister Shiliu already told me in advance that she would be meeting me tonight, so please bear with me tonight."
Tang Bohu raised his eyebrows: "Alright, I'll make an exception for tonight and help you win over Sister Pomegranate."
...
Night fell.
The bright moon hangs in the sky, and a gentle night breeze blows.
Tang Bohu was restless in his room.
Li Huan lay half-reclined on the bed, cracking sunflower seeds and reading a novel from the Ming Dynasty.
"It's late at night, why hasn't Sister Pomegranate come yet..."
Tang Bohu paced back and forth, looking anxious.
Li Huan put down his book and laughed, "What, you're really hoping Sister Pomegranate will appear soon?"
Tang Bohu said, "I already have a way to deal with Sister Pomegranate, so of course I hope she comes soon and I can take care of her as soon as possible."
Li Huan asked, "What method?"
Tang Bohu chuckled and was about to answer when suddenly there was a commotion outside, and several figures flashed by.
They were incredibly fast, unlike the servants of the Washington mansion.
Li Huan immediately became alert: "Holy crap! The Four Great Silver Warriors of Jiangnan are here!"
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