Coincidentally, Academician Yu allowed Ning Youguang to take ti off.
In the future, the house next to Shi Wangyue is renovated.
The things people like may change at any ti, but aesthetic styles tend to be unified.
As such, the house he lives in is minimalist, while the house next door has an even more minimalist style—wabi-sabi.
The entire house uses micro-cent to create a wabi-sabi style living space, incorporating many natural elents.
Large areas utilize warm, natural wood and hemp to create a rustic and natural atmosphere.
The entire space is surrounded by light colors, with the use of curves, arcs, and arches, softening the straight lines and conveying a soft, natural feeling visually.
Because the house next door ets all the couple’s living needs.
This house has a "living room-free" layout, with no coffee table or sofa.
The living room space is transford into a study area.
The entrance is full of artistic flair, with tall bookshelves filled with various books, and wood paneling and cabinets seamlessly integrated.
Suspended ceilings combined with linear light strips make the entire space appear more spacious and empty, while emphasizing the aesthetic atmosphere.
However, the carefully crafted study is different from the traditional wabi-sabi layout; the bright and subtle colors change the original style’s ancient somberness.
In this transparent and spacious study, greenery and flowers are everywhere, adding liveliness and vitality to the calm and soft space.
The couple’s dedication is evident throughout the entire space.
There’s a designated ditation corner and a place specifically for preparing tea.
Combining solid wood and stone slabs constructs a warm and soft dining island.
The dining area also continues the overall wabi-sabi style, full of simplicity and primitive beauty.
The house does not have many expensive luxury furniture pieces, but there are plenty of artworks.
The overall color is simple and natural.
Layers of off-white and natural wood tones create a tranquil and serene feeling upon entering.
The small courtyard outside the study window is also filled with a natural and lively atmosphere.
In spring.
Ning Youguang casually said, "I really love the magnolia flowers in spring."
Shi Wangyue then planted a white magnolia tree on the rooftop for her.
By autumn and winter.
Under his careful care, this white magnolia tree has persevered and survived.
"What’s this?" Ning Youguang pointed at a plant in a deserted corner, asking.
This plant has cal-grey leaves paired with light olive-green undersides, exuding a sense of elegance, with a grand structure that makes it a scenery in itself.
"This is ’The Dance of the Fairies,’" Shi Wangyue replied.
"The Dance of the Fairies?" Ning Youguang had never seen or heard of it before, "Did you buy it recently?"
She gently touches the leaves of the plant in front of her, loving it.
"The day you left the house, I suddenly felt that any place with you should have ’The Dance of the Fairies.’"
Unintentionally spoken words of affection possess a unique, heartwarming charm.
Ning Youguang beckoned to Shi Wangyue with her finger, and as he approached, she stood on tiptoe and kissed his cheek.
"You deserve praise."
Shi Wangyue, with his beautiful eyebrows and eyes like a painting, smiled and led her out to the small courtyard.
Until he fetched an old elmwood board from the garden on the rooftop.
"The study still needs a na. Let’s make a plaque together."
Ning Youguang took the pre-sanded board from his hand, "Then we should co up with a na first."
Shi Wangyue suggested, "You na it, you write it, and I’ll carve it."
"Let’s both write and carve it together." Ning Youguang hugged the elmwood board.
Under the early winter sunlight, she smiled with warmth, her clear eyes glistening with light, surrounded by the handso man before her.
Shi Wangyue took the board back and led her into their study, "Let’s write it now."
"What na do you want?" they asked almost simultaneously.
Shi Wangyue said, "You go first."
"Wusheng Study," Ning Youguang replied after a mont’s thought.
"What does it an?"
"Master Xuanzang said: Why? Because if truly ’no birth,’ then it’s the highest aning."
"Wonderful," Shi Wangyue chuckled, "From now on, our study will be called ’Wusheng Study.’"
Once the na was agreed upon, "Wusheng Study" was quickly put to use.
Although Shi Wangyue’s handwriting isn’t poor, it lacks the grace of soone who has thoroughly practiced.
Unlike Ning Youguang, who is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting (as Miss Ning was in her previous life).
As he approached, she took up a pen, dipped it in ink, and swiftly painted, writing "Wusheng Study" in the style of Zhao ngfu’s semi-cursive script, bringing the words vividly to life.
Once Ning Youguang finished practicing on paper and decided to write on the board.
Shi Wangyue stood behind her, lightly supporting her hand.
Writing the four large characters "Wusheng Study" on the elmwood board was fast.
Carving and polishing, however, require patience and skill.
After writing, the two stood quietly for a mont, appreciating their work at the desk; Shi Wangyue then turned and went to the next room to retrieve a toolbox.
He pulled out a carving knife and handed it to Ning Youguang, "You make the first cut, then I’ll finish the rest."
"That makes it too easy for to claim naming rights." Ning Youguang laughed, taking the carving knife.
Though she isn’t skilled in carving, she didn’t mind if the plaque for her study turned out unattractive, playing light-heartedly.
"Didn’t I do the sa?" Shi Wangyue lightly raised his brows.
For carving, he learned as he went.
Though a rough task, requiring his extra effort.
So ti later.
Ning Youguang was working in her office when she received a photo from Shi Wangyue—
["The ’Wusheng Study’ plaque is finished."]
Ning Youguang quickly sent a big thumbs-up emoji in response.
She replied:
["Mr. Shi, your carving technique looks truly ticulous."]
["You flatter ."]
Having seriously sought advice from a carving master and stayed up several nights to complete the carving, Mr. Shi humbly responded.
["How about you choose an auspicious ti for us to hang it together?"]
Sitting in her office, Ning Youguang promptly exited the WeChat interface to study the 万年历 (perpetual calendar).
Shortly, she chose a day and sent Shi Wangyue a screenshot—
["That day is blessed by the great physician; suitable for building, suitable for moving in. It seems great, don’t you think?"]
["How about that day at 8:06 AM?"]
Under the influence of Ning Youguang, Mr. Shi often considers himself capable of part-ti feng shui practices.
Seeing this ssage, Ning Youguang promptly dialed for a voice call:
"Hanging it so early, wouldn’t I have to spend the previous night over there?"
"It would be more convenient to stay here," Shi Wangyue replied, "Otherwise, it’s only ten in the morning or ten at night."
The lucky day chosen by Teacher Ning coincided with a weekday.
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