Chapter 651 Change 6
The days passed slowly like a gurgling stream, and for Liu Guangqi, every minute and every second was like waiting for a grand and wonderful encounter. Since he and the girl agreed on a date to go to the museum, Liu Guangqi's heart was like a happy bird living in it, full of anticipation all day, hoping that day would come soon, as if that day would start a wonderful new journey.
Finally, the day he had been longing for arrived as expected. When it was still light in the sky, Liu Guangqi suddenly woke up from his sleep, no longer feeling sleepy. He jumped out of bed, first carefully made the bed, and folded the quilt neatly, just like the solemn attitude he had towards this meeting. Then, he walked to the sink and washed his face carefully, and combed his hair meticulously with a comb, so that every hair stayed in its proper place.
After finishing all these, Liu Guangqi opened the closet again and carefully selected the few clothes. He compared them over and over again, and finally chose a set of clothes that looked neat and decent. After putting them on, he repeatedly adjusted the corners and collar to ensure that there were no wrinkles. And the watch that he usually treasured in the deep of the drawer and only took out on special occasions was also worn on his wrist solemnly today. The watch was shining with a faint luster under the morning light, as if it was also adding a different kind of brilliance to the upcoming date. While wearing the watch, Liu Guangqi thought to himself that he had to leave a good impression on the girl today, and he couldn't be careless at all.
When Liu Guangqi arrived at the entrance of the museum with a nervous and excited mood, he saw the girl standing there quietly waiting from a distance. Today, she was like a delicate flower blooming in spring, so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes off her. She was wearing a light and elegant dress, the color of which was just like the soft clouds in the sky, and the light color revealed an indescribable gentle charm. The hem of her skirt swayed gently in the breeze, as if she was dancing gently, which made her look extremely gentle and moving.
Seeing this, Liu Guangqi hurriedly quickened his pace to greet him, with a slightly shy but sincere smile on his face. The moment their eyes met, it seemed as if an invisible current flowed in the air, and then they smiled at each other, that smile was full of tacit understanding and expectation, just like old friends who had not seen each other for a long time, and naturally walked into the museum's door full of historical charm together.
As soon as you enter the museum, it feels like you have stepped into a time tunnel. The museum displays a wide variety of cultural relics, each of which carries the traces of time and the memory of history. Starting from the ancient bronzes, those bronzes with different shapes and exquisite patterns, some have majestic and solemn tripod bodies, which are engraved with mysterious and simple patterns, as if silently telling the solemnity and solemnity of major occasions such as sacrifices and banquets thousands of years ago; some are small and exquisite wine vessels, with delicate textures and unique shapes, which make people imagine how they were passed from hand to hand at ancient banquets, and how many stories of joy or sorrow they witnessed.
Look at the exquisite ceramics and the colorful Tang tri-color glazed pottery, the gorgeous colors are matched just right. Every horse and every lady figurine seem to come alive, carrying the prosperity and glory of the Tang Dynasty, showing people the superb pottery-making skills and unique aesthetic taste of that era; and the simple blue and white porcelain, the patterns of landscapes, flowers and birds painted on the bottle, with delicate brushstrokes and profound artistic conception, as if a beautiful picture scroll was frozen on this small porcelain, making people intoxicated in the quaint charm.
The simple and elegant paintings and calligraphy are even more eye-catching. Each and every stroke of the calligraphy works, whether it is the mountains and rivers in the landscape scrolls, the gurgling streams, or the lifelike flowers, birds, fish and insects in the flower and bird paintings, seem to have a magical power that can bring people into the wonderful world depicted by the painter.
The precious historical relics are equally breathtaking. The ancient stone carvings and incomplete inscriptions, despite the erosion of wind and rain and the grinding of time, still stubbornly retain the marks of the past. They are like silent old men, standing there quietly, telling stories of the past with every trace on their bodies, and witnessing the changes and development of history.
Liu Guangqi is like a professional guide, and knows every cultural relic here by heart. He took the girl to various exhibition halls in an orderly manner, and enthusiastically introduced to her the historical origins, production techniques and the contemporary significance behind the cultural relics. When talking about bronze ware, he would talk in detail about the complex casting process, from the initial mold making, to the final pouring and molding, each step is full of the wisdom and hard work of ancient craftsmen; when introducing ceramics, he would mention the firing characteristics of different dynasties, such as how the simplicity and elegance of Song Dynasty porcelain was influenced by the cultural trends of the time, and how the gorgeousness and complexity of Ming and Qing porcelain was related to the social prosperity of the time.
The girl listened attentively, and her bright eyes seemed to have two shining stars, full of wonder and curiosity. Sometimes she opened her mouth slightly, shocked by those wonderful historical stories; sometimes she frowned slightly, as if trying to understand those more complicated craft knowledge. Moreover, from time to time, she would get close to the exhibits like a curious child, almost putting her face against the glass display case, and carefully examine them. Her focused and serious look seemed to engrave every detail of the cultural relics into her mind. Liu Guangqi looked at her lovely appearance, and his heart seemed to be gently brushed by a feather, and ripples appeared. The more he looked at her, the more he felt that she was so lovable. That feeling was like the warm sun in spring, shining warmly into the softest part of his heart.
During the visit, the two were no longer limited to Liu Guangqi's one-sided explanation, but had more in-depth exchanges. They would share each other's views on different historical periods. For example, when talking about the Hundred Schools of Thought during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Liu Guangqi was impressed by the brilliant light that burst out in that era of ideological collision, and believed that it was the debates of different schools that laid a solid foundation for many aspects of culture and philosophy in later generations; the girl was more concerned about how those thinkers spread their theories in the social environment at that time and how they affected the lives of ordinary people.
When discussing the impact of those historical events on today's society, they had endless topics to talk about. Speaking of the ancient imperial examination system, Liu Guangqi analyzed its positive significance in selecting talents and the drawbacks exposed in the later period, while the girl thought about the current education examination system and thought about how to better learn from the experience of the ancients to make education more fair and reasonable.
In this back-and-forth exchange, they are like two sailors exploring together in the ocean of knowledge, talking to each other, constantly throwing out their own views on history, and listening carefully to each other's ideas. Every intersection of words is like a signal transmitted to each other when ships meet at sea, and the surprise is constantly accumulated in these signal transmissions, because they are pleasantly surprised to find that each other's views have many similarities. Whether it is the analysis of the deep-seated reasons behind the rise and fall of ancient dynasties, or the unique views on those little-known niche events in the long river of history, the two people's ideas often fit together magically, as if there is an invisible force pulling their thinking, so that they can always reach a wonderful resonance in the discussion of history.
This love for history is like an invisible but extremely tough bond. It has no specific form, but has a strong cohesive force, which draws the hearts of the two people closer and closer little by little. This feeling is very subtle, as if they have quietly established a tacit understanding between the two of them without noticing. That tacit understanding was not deliberately created, but naturally took root and grew strong when they talked about historical topics. It's as if they have the same frequency in the depths of their souls. Once they touch the field of history that they love together, they can resonate at the same frequency, making each other feel that the other party is so compatible with themselves. That sense of fit is like a precise key fitting a lock, fitting perfectly without any disobedience, and like two pieces of puzzle pieces that were originally scattered in different corners, finally found each other, and after being pieced together, they formed a complete and beautiful picture.
This feeling is both wonderful and wonderful, as if they were in a dreamlike fairy tale world, and everything around them was covered with a layer of romantic halo. They were intoxicated in such an atmosphere, as if they had forgotten everything around them, and only had each other and the interesting historical topics in their eyes. Every exchange of eyes was full of appreciation and recognition of each other; every knowing smile conveyed the kind of tacit joy. They cherished this rare time together more and more, because in this complicated world, it is too difficult to meet someone who is so like-minded and spiritually connected with oneself, just like two lonely stars in the vast sea of people, finally found a track where they can shine on each other, and naturally they must hold on to this hard-won fate.
Before they knew it, most of the day had passed by like a gurgling stream. When they walked out of the museum's historic gate, they were still immersed in the visit and communication they had just had. The feeling of wanting more was like a small flame that kept burning in their hearts, making them reluctant to say goodbye and end this wonderful time.
Liu Guangqi raised his head slightly, looked at the surrounding streets, and then looked at the smiling girl in front of him. He hesitated for a moment, then mustered up the courage to suggest: "Well... We have plenty of time now. There is a park near the museum with a nice environment. Why don't we go there for a walk?" As he spoke, he looked at the girl with a little expectation, and was a little nervous, fearing that the girl would refuse. When the girl heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up, and a brighter smile bloomed on her face. She readily agreed: "Okay, I like to go to the park. It just so happens that I don't want to go back so early. Let's go for a walk."
The two walked towards the park together. Not far away, they came to the entrance of the park. As soon as they entered the park, it was as if they had walked into a vibrant green world. There were many trees and shades here. The tall trees were like big green umbrellas. The sun shone through the gaps between the leaves, and the ground was covered with dots of light, like a natural puzzle. The flowers and plants were even more lush. The colorful flowers bloomed one after another, red like fire, pink like clouds, and white like snow. They clustered together to form a colorful sea of flowers. The breeze blew gently, and the flowers swayed gently, as if dancing. At the same time, it also brought bursts of refreshing floral fragrance. The floral fragrance mixed with the fresh breath of grass lingered at the noses of the two people, making people feel relaxed and happy.
They strolled slowly along the lake. The water was crystal clear. Under the sunlight, the lake surface sparkled like countless tiny diamonds falling on the water, flashing dazzling light. The fish in the water swam happily, sometimes gathering together as if they were having a lively party; sometimes they dispersed and shuttled among the water plants as if they were playing a game of hide-and-seek. Looking at this lively scene, the two people felt particularly happy, as if all their troubles were completely dispelled by the beautiful scenery before their eyes.
As they were walking, the girl suddenly stopped. She lowered her head slightly, and a shy blush appeared on her face, like a peach blossom about to bloom, delicate and moving. She raised her head a little embarrassedly, with a hint of shyness and expectation in her eyes, and gently looked at Liu Guangqi, and then said softly in a voice as soft as the breeze: "I am really happy today, and I feel that time has passed very quickly. When I am with you, there are always endless topics to talk about. I find that we can talk about it. I... I hope that we can come out together like this often in the future." Although her voice was not loud, it was full of sincere emotions. Every word was like a small stone thrown into the lake of Liu Guangqi's heart, stirring up layers of ripples in his heart.