diskusbooks Chapter 1297 Laughing in Anger
Chapter 1297 Laughing in Anger
After taking a few photos, Su Xing continued walking forward.
Not far away, outside the Shuxiang Pavilion, hangs a wooden sign with a red background and yellow characters that reads "Exhibition of Ming Dynasty Garden Construction Techniques".
The exhibits inside the museum are simple yet substantial, with glass display cases containing fragments of Ming Dynasty bricks and tiles, models of mortise and tenon structures, and several yellowed photocopies of ancient garden plans.
Su Xing stood for a long time in front of a set of windows with exposed roof tiles.
It is made of thin, cicada-wing-like shell pieces pieced together, and when viewed through the light, you can see the fine texture.
The accompanying text was handwritten and then printed, with neat handwriting.
A staff member told the tourists, "These are all old items collected during the restoration of the garden in recent years..."
As Su Xing gazed at the old objects through the glass, he felt as if he could touch the warmth of the craftsmen's fingertips from five hundred years ago. The fragrance of plum blossoms from outside drifted in through the half-open wooden window, mingling with the scent of old paper and ink inside the museum, blurring the lines between the past and the present.
She left the exhibition hall and followed the sound of water toward the central garden.
The bluestone path underfoot was wet with morning dew, making it a bit slippery.
The long windows on all four sides of Yuanxiang Hall were open, and several carved octagonal tables were placed inside. Several tourists were drinking water and chatting around the tables.
The large pond in front of the hall is crystal clear. There are no lush green leaves in the middle of summer on the water. Only a few withered lotus branches stand askew, but it is surprisingly picturesque.
A small, vermilion rainbow spans the water. The paint on the bridge is somewhat mottled, which makes it look even more ancient. The willows by the bridge have sprouted very tender new buds, pale yellow with a hint of green, like a newly painted ink painting.
Su Xing sat on the balustrade of Yiyuxuan, the bamboo bushes beside him rustling in the wind.
The plum grove area not far away is surrounded by a rope and has a wooden sign that reads "Please do not approach during maintenance period," so it can only be viewed from a distance through the flowers and trees.
Several red plum trees were in full bloom, their petals glistening with tiny morning dewdrops in the dim sunlight, their delicate fragrance carried on the breeze, refreshing and delightful.
Occasionally, a few water birds skim across the water, stirring up ripples that cause the pavilions, flowers, trees, and bridge reflections on the shore to sway slightly.
After waking up and resting for a while, he got up.
When she strolled to the West Garden, the sun had already risen higher and the mist was gradually dissipating.
The blue glass windows of the Thirty-Six Mandarin Duck Pavilion gleamed softly in the sunlight, and faint sounds of Suzhou storytelling drifted from inside, their melodies melodious and perfectly complementing the scenery of the garden.
The camellias in front of the Eighteen Datura Flower Pavilion are in full bloom, their bright red petals contrasting beautifully with the deep green leaves, adding a touch of vibrancy to this serene early spring.
Su Xing raised his camera and snapped a few more photos.
"Little girl, could you take a picture for us?"
Su Xing heard a somewhat aged female voice coming from behind him.
She turned around and saw an elderly couple, around sixty or seventy years old, looking at her.
Su Xing smiled and nodded, "Of course."
"That's wonderful." The old lady nudged her husband with her elbow.
The old man understood, took the camera hanging around his neck, and handed it to Su Xing, saying, "Young lady, thank you for your trouble."
Su Xing smiled and said, "It's nothing, no trouble at all."
The elderly couple found a spot and stood still.
Su Xing said, "Grandpa, put your hand on Grandma's shoulder."
Upon hearing this, the old man raised his hand and did as instructed.
Su Xing then said, "Smile, yes, be natural, okay... Change the angle, stand over there, let's take another one..."
She guided the two elderly people on their movements and expressions, and took several photos from several good vantage points nearby.
"Grandpa and Grandma, look, is the photo okay?"
She returned the camera.
The elderly couple sat head to head, looking through the photos Su Xing had taken of them.
They nodded repeatedly as they watched, praising it:
"Great, absolutely great!"
"That was a wonderful shot, young lady, thank you so much!"
Su Xing smiled and said, "No need to be polite, I'm just glad you're satisfied."
The two kept praising each other.
"Hey? This one's good!"
"This one is good too!"
The old lady asked Su Xing curiously, "Young lady, are you a professional photographer?"
Su Xing said with a smile, "I'm not a professional photographer, just an amateur enthusiast."
She is an artist, so she is more sensitive to color, light, and composition. She was also rewarded with the "photography talent" attribute by the system, and now her shooting skills can be said to be quite good.
The old lady exclaimed in surprise, "You're not a professional? You're really amazing!"
The old man gave Su Xing a thumbs up, saying, "I think your skill level is anything but amateurish."
Su Xing was a little embarrassed by the praise.
She said, "It's mainly because you two are in such good shape that you look good no matter how you're photographed."
The old lady smiled and said, "Oh my, you're a great girl, you take good photos, you're beautiful, and you have a sweet tongue."
Someone nearby overheard their conversation and looked over curiously.
Some people even craned their necks to peek at the photos in the elderly couple's camera.
A mother who was out with her daughter couldn't help but ask Su Xing, "Hi, could you take a couple of photos for us too?"
Su Xing did not refuse and nodded, saying, "Sure."
The mother handed the phone to Su Xing.
Su Xing also took several photos of the mother and daughter from these same camera positions.
After taking the picture, she handed the phone back to the young mother, saying, "Take a look, is it okay?"
"Thank you," the child's mother said to Su Xing.
The little girl also said to Su Xing, "Thank you, sister."
Su Xing smiled and said, "You're welcome."
The mother and daughter looked through the photos Su Xing had taken and both nodded in praise.
"The photos are really beautiful."
The little girl said in a clear voice, "Mommy, this older sister's photos are much better than yours!"
The child's mother's lips twitched. "You child... why are you speaking such blunt truths!"
Some tourists nearby were amused by the conversation between the mother and daughter.
After that, several other tourists asked Su Xing to take photos for them.
Su Xing didn't have anything urgent to do, so he helped take all the photos.
As a result, when she was taking pictures of a young female tourist, she took several photos of her, but the tourist was not satisfied with any of them.
"Oh dear, I hadn't even managed to control my expression before you took this picture!"
"This photo makes my legs look way too thick!"
"What's wrong with this photo? This close-up makes my skin look so bad!"
She frowned, looking displeased. "Take them again! These aren't good enough!"
Su Xing had a polite smile on her face, but it faded as the female tourist complained.
She didn't take the phone the female tourist offered again, and said calmly, "Why don't you book a professional photographer?"
Nowadays, there aren't as many photographers offering travel photography services near scenic spots as there were a few years ago, but they're not nonexistent either.
Upon hearing this, the female tourist frowned and said with dissatisfaction, "Where am I supposed to find a professional photographer these days? You should retake the photos of me until I'm satisfied."
"Heh..." Su Xing laughed in exasperation.
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