EBE Chapter 141 Future Direction
Chapter 141 Future Direction
"Fang'er, what are you thinking about?" Mr. Baiyun put down the teacup, frowned slightly, and spoke in a gentle but concerned tone.
"Teacher, I am thinking about what to do in the future." Chen Fang hesitated, but finally put aside her doubts. "I hope to make achievements in my studies, but I am afraid that the road ahead will be full of thorns and difficult to cope with."
Mr. Baiyun hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Life is like a journey, and you need to set sail when you are sailing. Since you have been sailing in the ocean of learning for several years, you must know how to seize opportunities and plan carefully."
"But I often feel confused." Chen Fang's eyes showed a trace of helplessness, "After March, it will be the time for the imperial examination. If I fail to be selected, I will be confused in the future."
"The imperial examination is important, but life is not limited to this." Mr. Baiyun smiled slightly, his eyes full of wisdom, "Let me ask you, if you don't take this path, can you show your other talents? Do you have other choices?"
When asked, Chen Fang's anxiety gradually eased. She nodded and said, "Although I hope to pass the imperial examination, I also like poetry and painting. It would be great if I could achieve something in these fields."
"That's a good idea." Mr. Baiyun's tone became more and more passionate. "Your talent is like a pearl, which needs to be polished well before it can shine. Why not combine poetry with the imperial examination and write an eye-catching article? If you persist, you may be able to win the favor of the examiner."
Chen Fang thought for a moment and smiled: "What the instructor said reminded me of the Book of Songs. Can I use this as a starting point to explore the beauty of emotions?"
"That's right. Poetry should be a carrier of emotion." Mr. Bai Yun raised his hand and tapped the table, his voice gradually rising. "And you have to feel every bit of life with your heart, draw inspiration from the people and things around you, and create works with more depth."
"In this way, I can express the feelings in my heart." Chen Fang's expression gradually became firm, and images flashed through his mind. "Perhaps, I can combine natural scenery with the principles of human relations to depict a kind of harmony and beauty."
"Yes, let your mind fly and explore bravely." Mr. Bai Yun's eyes were full of encouragement. "At the same time, don't ignore the communication between classmates. This is also an important way to broaden your horizons."
"I will cherish the friendship with my classmates even more." Chen Fang's face was soft and radiant, like a flower about to bloom. "Also, I heard there is a poetry club not far away that seems to be looking for new members. Do you think I should join it?"
"Of course!" Mr. Bai Yun agreed readily, "Communicating with like-minded people will naturally inspire more inspiration. That is also one of your future paths."
As night fell, the candlelight in the study flickered, reflecting Chen Fang's face full of expectation and determination. She took a deep breath, and the confusion in her heart seemed to gradually melt away, and the road ahead was illuminated by new hope.
"Thank you for your guidance, mentor. I will work harder in the future." Her voice was soft but firm, and the waves in her heart gradually subsided, replaced by a surge of fighting spirit.
"Efforts and persistence will pave a bright road for you." Mr. Baiyun smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with satisfaction. He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the scenery outside. "The autumn water and the sky are the same color. Suddenly looking back, that person is standing in the dim light."
At this time, Chen Fang, full of faith, also walked to the window, looking at the clouds in the sky and the gradually rising moon, imagining all the possibilities of the future in her heart.
"Teacher, my future is as clear and bright as moonlight." A gentle smile appeared on her lips. "I will live up to my original aspiration and strive for excellence."
"Fang'er, how are you today? Have you adapted to life in this city?" Mr. Baiyun stood aside, looking at her with gentle and concerned eyes.
"Teacher, I've gradually gotten used to it." Chen Fang smiled slightly, recalling the experiences of the past few days, her eyes sparkling with joy, "I was indeed uneasy when I first came here, but gradually I found that the scenery of this city and the enthusiasm of the people are so wonderful."
"Very good." Mr. Baiyun nodded and said solemnly, "In this prosperity, we can appreciate a broader perspective and capture those rare opportunities in the past."
"Yes, today I saw a calligrapher. He wrote with his brush and splashed ink, and every word was like a rainbow, which was fascinating." Chen Fang's face was shining with excitement when he mentioned this. "I want to imitate his style and write a couplet to ask you for advice."
"You really have a learning attitude, which shows how much you have absorbed in this city." Mr. Baiyun looked at her and smiled slightly, his eyes full of satisfaction. "However, although calligraphy is beautiful, don't forget to listen to the voice in your heart, so that you can achieve success on the road of art."
"I will always remember it." Chen Fang nodded calmly and confidently, but her thoughts were quietly flying, thinking of the interactions with classmates in the city, "and the gatherings with classmates, everyone gathered together, shared their reading experiences with each other, and had long conversations. That feeling was very comfortable."
"Friendship is an indispensable part of learning. Make good use of these good connections and turn them into your motivation for improvement." Mr. Baiyun nodded in agreement, and walked briskly towards the market together. The market was full of various goods, and Chen Fang was immersed in this beautiful atmosphere with a smile on her face.
"Chang'an's snacks are indeed unusual and smell delicious." Chen Fang sniffed the sweet aroma wafting in the air and focused her eyes on a stall where a variety of pastries were on display.
"This place with a bit of style is really worth a try." Mr. Baiyun was also looking forward to it, with a certain joy in his eyes. Chen Fang walked towards the stall without hesitation and asked the stall owner with a smile: "Excuse me, what is the name of this pastry?"
"Miss, this is the peach blossom pastry we developed today. It is fresh, fragrant and soft. When you take a bite, you can feel the breath of spring." The stall owner was smiling and enthusiastic.
"Then I'll give it a try." Chen Fang answered readily. After a moment, she took a bite and a satisfied look appeared on her face. "It's just as Master said. It tastes unique."
"I might as well have a taste." Mr. Baiyun picked up another pastry and savored it carefully, seeming to be intoxicated by the flavor.
Just as the two were enjoying the food, someone suddenly called out from behind: "Chen Fang, Teacher Bai!"
"That's Nanmu." Chen Fang heard it and looked over. It was indeed her classmate Nanmu walking towards her. He had a sunny smile on his face, with a bit of intimacy.
"Nanmu, is there anything important that brings you here today?" Chen Fang walked up to him quickly. Seeing that he was in high spirits, she was also quite expectant.
"I heard that the market here is lively, so I wanted to come and have some fun." Nanmu said as he looked around with a gleam in his eyes. "You guys are here to travel as well? Have you made any wonderful new discoveries?"
"Every place is full of surprises." Mr. Baiyun smiled slightly, "Fang'er is sharing with me what she saw and heard. Why don't you join us and tour the street together?"
"This is what I was looking forward to." Nanmu responded enthusiastically, and the three of them walked forward together, strolling under the lights, with the sounds of laughter and the shouts of vendors in their ears.
Walking to an antique shop, Nanmu couldn't help but flash his curious eyes: "Wow, the items here are really unique. I want to see if there is any suitable calligraphy ink. I'm practicing recently."
"Although I don't understand, if you need any help, just let me know." Chen Fang responded with a chuckle, secretly happy in her heart. Being able to share this fun with her classmates made her feel that every day of her life was full of new opportunities.