He didn't bring anyone else, only Yuan Gang.
They arrived at the place where they met Han Bing yesterday. Han Bing didn't show up for the time being, so Chu Anlou asked Xiao Rong to come.
Xiao Rong asked someone to bring over an easel and asked Niu Youdao, "Sir, can you see if these things can be used?"
Xiao Rong hadn't done this before, so it could be seen that she wasn't sure. In fact, she was the one who contacted Chu Anlou to ask him to come earlier. She was afraid that Han Bing would think that she didn't do a good job.
Niu Youdao tried it out, but it was a little awkward, so he asked him to adjust it.
It was simple and easy to adjust, but Xiao Rong didn't dare to look down on it. She quickly ordered people to quickly adjust it.
As for things like charcoal pens, Niu Youdao asked Yuan Gang to fix them again. He was an assistant, so he had to find something for Yuan Gang to do so that he would look like an assistant.
Everything was done in front of Niu Youdao. After Niu Youdao confirmed that there were no problems, Xiao Rong was relieved.
Today's weather was good. The sky was blue, and after the sun came out, Han Bing also came.
"How are the preparations?" Han Bing walked over and asked, with a few maids following behind him.
Xiao Rong bowed and said, "Head Chief, everything is ready."
Han Bing nodded and asked Niu Youdao, "Can we start?"
"Yes!" Niu Youdao nodded.
Han Bing said, "Have you decided on the background? If it's ready, you can go to the side of the chosen scenery and wait. "
Niu Youdao looked at the light from the sun and asked Yuan Gang to bring the record over. He discussed with Yuan Gang in a low voice about the effect of the shadows produced by the light on the background.
The few of them listened on the side. Han Bing nodded slightly. It sounded very professional, and the more he listened, the more he felt at ease.
Chu Anlou already felt strange when he saw the painting tools. After hearing this discussion, he felt that his impression of painting had been subverted. He didn't expect that there were so many things to pay attention to in painting.
Previously, he had heard from Han Bing that this person's painting was unique. Now, he was looking forward to it.
Yuan Gang's grasp of time was even better than Niu Youdao's. After choosing the direction of the background light, he estimated the time needed for each painting and drew a route between the ten backgrounds. "Go here first, then here, then here … The effect should be the best if I follow this sequence."
Han Bing and the others seemed to understand why Niu Youdao wanted to bring Yuan Gang along. It was necessary to bring such an assistant.
"Alright! That's all. " Niu Youdao nodded and returned the things to Yuan Gang. He cupped his hands and said to Han Bing, "Chief, the sun has just risen. Let's go to the lakeside first."
Han Bing immediately said to everyone, "Do as he said. Go and clear out the irrelevant people. Don't let anyone disturb us."
"Yes!" Immediately, a maidservant responded and quickly left. At the same time, she carried the easel away.
Han Bing personally went to invite Xue Luo 'er.
Chu Anlou followed suit and stood beside Niu Youdao. "Is there anything you need me to do?"
Niu Youdao turned to look at him. He could tell from Chu Anlou's expectant gaze that he wanted to show off in front of the Pavilion Master and Chief.
However, he couldn't think of anything suitable for him to do. Since Chu Anlou was looking forward to something, he had to think of a way to find something for him to do. He still needed Chu Anlou's help in the future. He tried asking, "When the light is too bright, it will affect your painting. Would it be too hard on Shopkeeper Chu to carry an umbrella?"
"It's not hard at all. Leave this to me." Chu Anlou waved his hands. He looked left and right. Where did the umbrella come from? He quickly walked away and said, "I'll go find an umbrella!"
As he flew away, Niu Youdao looked at him coldly. If it wasn't for the fact that he couldn't offend him, he would have taken the opportunity to embarrass him.
The few of them went to the lakeside and waited for a while. Not long after, Han Bing brought Xue Luo 'er, who was dressed in a long white dress.
Up close, Xue Luo 'er looked even more cold and elegant. Not only was there no expression on her face, her bright eyes were calm as well.
"Greetings, Pavilion Master!" Niu Youdao cupped his hands in greeting.
"You're the one who painted for Sha Huan Li?" Xue Luo 'er's voice was clear and melodious. Her tone was cold as she asked.
"Yes!" Niu Youdao replied politely.
Xue Luo 'er noticed Yuan Gang, who was standing behind Niu Youdao and didn't know how to greet him. Her eyes narrowed and she subconsciously paid more attention to him.
Perhaps Niu Youdao and Yuan Gang didn't notice it, but Yuan Gang's current image was actually very impactful to women. To most women, Yuan Gang represented one word – man!
As long as the two of them were together, under normal circumstances, Niu Youdao would probably be ignored by women and all their attention would be focused on Yuan Gang.
Actually, Niu Youdao wasn't bad looking. However, in terms of image, aura, and physique, when the two of them stood side by side, Niu Youdao would immediately be overshadowed by Yuan Gang. To women, Yuan Gang strongly represented the word 'male'.
Xue Luo 'er shifted her gaze away from Yuan Gang.
Han Bing looked around and didn't see any good scenery. He was a little surprised and asked, "Are we going to paint here?"
"Sit by the riverside." Niu Youdao stretched out his hand and pointed to a location. "There's a surging river nearby. In front of us, there's a lotus in the lake. In the distance, there's a mountain view."
Han Bing looked in the direction he was pointing and it seemed to be the case. He waved his hand and said, "Chairs."
Very quickly, someone moved a chair over. Niu Youdao was stunned and asked, "What are you doing?"
Han Bing asked, "Aren't we going to sit by the riverside?"
Niu Youdao said, "We want it to be natural. What's the point of putting a chair with a strong sense of craftsmanship? The place to sit has already been chosen. Here, it's that big rock by the riverside. "
Han Bing's face darkened. "You want the Pavilion Master to sit on the rock on the ground?"
"…" Niu Youdao was speechless. He finally compromised and said, "Alright, let's do as the artist says."
Xue Luo 'er, who was at the side, said, "Move the chair. Let's do as the artist says." As she spoke, she walked towards the rock.
The chair was moved away, but a cushion was placed on the rock in the end.
Niu Youdao stood in front of the drawing board and gave instructions. "Pavilion Master, don't face here directly. Sit to the right. Yes, a little more to the side. Look forward. Don't sit too straight. You'll scare people. Put one hand on your thigh naturally. Yes, yes, yes. Just like this …"
Han Bing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Who knew that Niu Youdao would say, "Head Chief, can you tidy up the Pavilion Master's skirt?"
Han Bing walked over and squatted down beside Xue Luo 'er. As he pulled, he asked, "Like this?"
"Draw it a little. Don't make it too neat …" Niu Youdao finally walked over. He couldn't touch her skirt personally, so he could only point at her from a close distance. "Like this, pull it a little to this side. Yes, yes, yes. You have to show the beauty of nature. Yes, that's enough."
The two of them returned to the drawing board. Han Bing glanced at the drawing board again and smiled. He realized that this fellow had good taste. Now that he looked at the Pavilion Master from this angle, the overall image was quite pleasing to the eye. It seemed that the one million gold coins had not been spent in vain. He really did have good taste.
"Pavilion Master, just like this. Don't move!" Niu Youdao instructed. He took a charcoal pencil and made a scale. Then, he began to draw on the board at lightning speed.
Yuan Gang glanced at the movement on the drawing board. He had a toothache. Why did he come to this world to sketch?
He couldn't do that, but there was nothing he could do. The Taoist master knew a lot of strange things. He used to have a wide range of interests and liked to come into contact with these crafts. Not to mention the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, he even knew carpentry and stonemasonry. He could even weave straw sandals and mats.
He remembered that Daoye had once restored an ancient waterwheel by himself.
According to the records in the ancient books, he had personally baked a high quality imitation porcelain in the kiln. It was almost as good as the real thing.
According to the ancient recipe, he had baked Qin bricks and Han tiles in the kiln.
He had also personally made high quality imitations of ancient calligraphy and paintings.
In any case, Daoye knew many things. He could see that a person like Daoye would not starve to death no matter where he went. Using Daoye's words in the past, it was never a burden to have more skills!
Han Bing glanced at Xue Luo 'er, who sat motionless by the river. She then looked at the drawing board. She saw the outline of people and scenery gradually appear. It was very magical. It was indeed a drawing method that she had never seen before.
At this moment, Chu Anlou ran over. He held a wooden frame with a piece of cloth on it. He held it up and helped Niu Youdao block the slanting sunlight.
There was no other way. There were cultivators everywhere. No one used umbrellas. He couldn't find one, so he made up something at the last minute.
Han Bing tilted her head and looked at him. The Pavilion Master was there basking in the sun. Why was he holding an umbrella? She asked in a low voice, "What are you doing?"
Chu Anlou hurriedly replied, "I'm afraid that the sunlight will affect Mister's painting."
Niu Youdao added, "The sunlight is quite dazzling. It's so bright that I can't see clearly. This is much better."
Han Bing finally gave up and didn't say anything else.
Chu Anlou looked at Niu Youdao gratefully. He felt a little regretful for humiliating Niu Youdao earlier.
Thus, he kept holding the 'umbrella' to block the sunlight. At the same time, he looked at the painting on the drawing board. It was actually a painting like this. He was secretly amazed.
When Niu Youdao put down the charcoal brush in his hand, the painting was considered finished.
Han Bing hurriedly helped Xue Luo 'er up and invited her over to take a look.
Standing in front of the drawing board, Xue Luo 'er looked at herself sitting by the river and gazing into the distance. Xue Luo' er's eyes instantly brightened. She looked up and compared the scenery in front of her. Everything was so lifelike. She finally believed that she was actually this beautiful.
Han Bing asked, "Miss, how is the painting?"
Xue Luo 'er coldly replied, "Good!"
She stared at herself in the painting, unwilling to look away. She fell into the artistic conception of being alone in the painting.
Han Bing laughed. Given Miss's personality, it wasn't easy for her to say 'good'. He pointed at the painting. "Quickly pack it up and send it to Miss's room. Be careful, don't damage it."
"Yes!" Two maidservants stepped forward to retrieve the painting.
Han Bing turned to look at Xue Luo 'er and asked, "It's quite tiring to stay still. Miss, do you want to rest?"
"There's no need. Let's continue," Xue Luo 'er replied.
Han Bing immediately turned back to ask where to paint the next painting.
After confirming the location, they immediately packed up and moved. The group came to a wall of flowers. The wall was covered with green vines, and the vines were dotted with flowers.
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