"Grandma, I think it looks pretty good," Li Shuhe said thoughtfully.
Liang Xuemei started speaking her unpleasant side again, "Oh, what do you know? This is called hand-drawn animation. Hand-drawn animation is very popular abroad, and it's developing into animation."
Animation? Drawings can move?
Liang Xuemei nodded, "Yes, it's on TV too, how come you don't know about this?"
Everyone was talking at once, and Li Shuyang couldn't get a word in edgewise. He turned to Xu Ruantang and asked, "Sister-in-law, can you take a look? I feel like something's not quite right."
As animation naturally seeks to achieve a sense of three-dimensionality, his paintings just don't seem to have that quality.
Now that Li Shuyang already knows she can draw, Xu Ruantang no longer needs to hide it; she can just consider it a talent!
Xu Ruantang pointed to the lips of the hand-drawn figure from a distance, "It's almost white."
She glanced at the tools beside the easel and asked Li Shuyang, "What about white?"
Li Shuyang quickly picked up a tube of white paint, and Xu Ruantang picked up a paintbrush, asking Li Shuyang, "Can I change it?"
Li Shuyang nodded, "Yes, of course."
She picked out a small watercolor brush for highlighting, dipped it in some white paint from Li Shuyang's hand, and lightly dabbed three dots on the lips of the hand-drawn figure.
"Alright, let's take a look now."
Li Shuyang felt as if he had opened the door to a new world, and his eyes lit up.
Although it was just three dots added to the lips, the effect was immediately different; the originally dry makeup instantly became moisturized.
"Oh, I thought you just randomly picked something, Ruan Ruan, I didn't expect that!"
Li Shuhe took two steps back and clicked her tongue, saying, "This is much more pleasing to the eye now. This is what a young man from ancient times looks like!"
"I read in a book that white pigment is like lip balm in traditional Chinese painting," Xu Ruantang explained.
This is actually the charm of highlighter. In later generations, everyone will wear makeup, so it's easier to understand.
Just three dots, and you'll instantly have jelly lips.
When the group returned to the compound, a crowd had gathered in front of the bulletin board. Upon seeing Xu Ruantang, someone immediately came up to greet them warmly.
"Commander Chen's wife, look! The commendation letter has been posted!"
"Yes, congratulations."
"What? I already said we should learn from Comrade Xu's spirit. What do you mean by congratulating me? I should say I'm learning from you!"
"Oh right, right, right."
With everyone chiming in, Xu Ruantang was led to the bulletin board.
When she looked at it, wow, it was a huge letter, written with a brush pen. It mainly described how she saved Lu Xiaozhao, and even exaggeratedly described the severity of her injuries sustained while saving her...
Xu Ruantang's eyes lit up when she saw the last line of text.
The notice stated that, in recognition of this spirit, Xu Ruantang was awarded 300 yuan, which had already been distributed to the regimental headquarters and was collected by Chen Ji on his behalf.
Money!
That's money!
She's been incredibly lucky lately; if this were in a future era, she'd definitely buy a lottery ticket.
As they approached the Chen family's residence, the group saw Cheng Dan standing by the roadside with a man in military uniform, seemingly talking about something.
The man was gentle and had an honest appearance.
Cheng Dan looked impatient, her brows furrowed so deeply they could practically trap a fly.
"Dr. Cheng, what are you doing?" Li Shuhe was the first to speak, greeting the two of them.
The man saw the group of people and stood respectfully, "Instructor Xu!"
Xu Hanli nodded.
When they got home, Xu Hanli said, "Lu Lei from the Air Force compound is the new son-in-law chosen by Deputy Commander Cheng."
The old lady snorted, "She certainly knows how to pick people."
“Yeah, the Air Force compound, they’ve got quite the grand entrance! They’ve really made a name for themselves this time,” Li Shuhe chimed in at the opportune moment.
Seeing Xu Ruantang's bewildered expression, Li Shuhe continued to explain, "You don't know, the Air Force compound is the most well-known place."
Li Shuhe gave a thumbs up.
"So what? I think Dr. Cheng's face is really sour. Whether it works out or not is another matter." Ye Lan walked in from outside, carrying large and small bags.
She put her things on the ground and quickly slumped into the sofa.
Xu Ruantang knew that Ye Lan was tired, so she poured her a glass of water and handed it to her.
Ye Lan smiled and took the drink, then drank it all in one gulp and said, "Sigh, today is really not a good day to go out. I went to the department store to buy some clothes for Xiao Bao, and after browsing around, I picked out one or two suitable items."
My sister told me the Xifo Temple Market was pretty good, so I went in and browsed around. When we came out, she said she'd take me to get some cake.
"Guess what?" Ye Lan asked, her face full of frustration.
Li Shuhe raised an eyebrow. "The cake shop isn't open?"
"Yeah! My legs are about to break from walking so much. With business so good, what's the owner thinking if he doesn't open the door?"
......
On the day the splints were to be removed, Xu Ruantang went to the market early in the morning.
Recently, Qiu Liang asked a friend to help him make some cardboard box packaging. Xu Ruantang designed the cover and sent it over.
Ye Lanfei said that Chen Ji wasn't there, so she accompanied Xu Ruantang to the hospital. If she didn't go, the old lady and godmother would, and Tang Wan and Chen Zheng also wanted to go with her.
With so many people, it would be more appropriate for Ye Lan to go with her alone.
As soon as Xu Ruantang got off the bus, she saw two elderly people with gray hair, a man and a woman, standing at the entrance of the compound, as if they were waiting for someone.
The guards at the gate seemed to be asking for something.
As soon as Xu Ruantang stepped through the gate, she saw two elderly people rushing towards her, and she instinctively took a step back.
Upon closer inspection, she realized she didn't recognize either of them.
With a thud, Xu Ruantang watched helplessly as two elderly people knelt down in front of her.
She quickly dodged to the side, "Uncle, Auntie, are you sure you haven't mistaken me for someone else?"
The man looked up at Xu Ruantang with a determined expression, his eyes filled with tears: "I haven't mistaken you. You are Commander Chen's wife. We recognize you."
The woman had already started crying, but she still said intermittently, "Commander Chen's wife, please, please, give our child back!"
People come and go at the entrance of the compound. Xu Ruantang has become famous in the compound because of the letter of commendation, and many people know her.
Soon, onlookers gathered around and began to discuss the two elderly people with gray hair and poor health.
"What's going on? In broad daylight, someone dares to cause trouble at the military region's gate?"
"Chen Tuanzhan's wife, do you want me to help you get rid of them?"
“Let’s talk things out. She’s so young, and she’s always kneeling down. It’s scary.”
Xu Ruantang was also sizing up the two old people. After thinking it over, she was sure she didn't recognize them, and the original owner of this body didn't remember either of them.
"Would you two please stand up and talk if you have anything to say?"
Xu Ruantang finally spoke.
The two elderly people looked at each other, and the woman cried even harder. "Commander Chen's wife, I won't get up. We know our demands are unreasonable, but we really have no other choice but to beg you. If you don't agree, we won't get up."
After listening for a while, Xu Ruantang frowned slightly and asked, "What do I have to promise you?"
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