binnovel Chapter 257: Peaceful Hometown
Chapter 257: Peaceful Hometown
Gu Chen had planned these two things a long time ago, but they were put on hold for a long time.
Today I would like to take this opportunity to ask for help from Zhongli and Xianyun.
When Zhongli heard the request to give his name and leave his words on the plaque, he directly said that it was not a big deal at all!
There was just one thing he had some doubts about.
I have nominally fallen into a deep sleep and will not be able to wake up for decades.
As a result, not long after you fell asleep, the emperor's handwritten calligraphy appeared and was made into a plaque and hung on the door of your house.
Isn’t this a little... not so good?
Since Hu Tao, Shen He and Funina were all present, Zhongli couldn't reveal his identity directly, so he expressed his meaning in a roundabout way.
Although he was beating around the bush, Gu Chen understood it immediately.
After understanding it immediately, he waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to worry.
At worst, he could spread the word that the calligraphy left to him by the emperor was left to him before he was killed and fell asleep, but he had not hung it up for some time.
After hearing this reason, Zhongli didn't know what to say.
Then, he began to seek the opinions of Gu Chen and Paimeng, asking them what they wanted to name their mansion?
Gu Chen and Pai Meng looked at each other, their expressions showing a state of confusion.
A long time ago, they discussed it for a long time but couldn't come up with a good name, so now they are asked to choose one...
Of course I can’t take it out!
Zhongli felt helpless as he watched the two of them grunting there for a long time without uttering a single word.
Xianyun, who was watching the show on the side, couldn't help but laugh when he saw this.
She even said, why not just not give it a name, and let Zhongli just leave you the two words "Gu Fu" and let you make it into a plaque and hang it up.
Gu Chen was ridiculed and shook his head with a bitter face.
Paimon waved his hands and disagreed for a while.
If it were just the two words "Ancient Mansion", why would Zhongli's calligraphy be needed?
Why not just find a famous writer of some standard and ask him to write a few words for you?
In order to sound classy, it’s better to choose a serious name.
There was really nothing he could do, so Gu Chen could only look to Zhongli for help.
Zhongli also began to think, wondering what a good name could be given to this mansion?
Fortunately, when this group of people were naming themselves, Hu Tao was not here because she was out visiting the garden.
If Walnut were here too, do you believe she would make things worse and come up with all kinds of weird names?
Let’s talk about Zhongli.
Lao Deng's cultural background is not to be underestimated. He thought for a while and came up with a concise and clear name.
The name is not long, just three words, Anranju.
"Anranju?"
Muttering these three words, Gu Chen and Paimeng seemed to be lost in thought.
Paimon was okay, I repeated it several times but still couldn't figure out what it meant.
But Gu Chen, after repeating it several times in his mind, felt that it was the name of a restaurant.
With a hint of doubt, Gu Chen couldn't help but look at Zhongli:
“The name is fine, simple and elegant.
But where did it come from? What's the story behind it?"
Zhongli smiled calmly and shook his head:
"There's no allusion, it's just taken from a sentence."
"Which sentence?"
“This is where my heart is at peace.”
When Zhongli said this, Gu Chen was stunned and felt a little complicated.
Looking at Gu Chen like this, Zhongli said slowly:
"You once told me that it was very difficult for you to return to your hometown.
Fortunately, Liyue is very similar to your former hometown, and you now regard Liyue as your second home.
Since this place makes you nostalgic and makes you feel at ease, then this is your hometown."
These words successfully soothed Gu Chen's mind and calmed his complicated emotions.
While Gu Chen was silent, Paimeng, Funina, Xianyun and Shenhe beside him kept looking at him quietly, and no one made a sound to disturb him.
After a long silence, Gu Chen asked Paimeng for his opinion:
"Paimeng, what do you think of the name Anranju?"
Paimon nodded seriously:
"I feel great, how about you?"
Looking into Paimeng's eyes, Gu Chen smiled with relief:
"I think it's good too."
Paimon asked tentatively:
"Then... is it settled?"
Gu Chen looked at Zhongli:
"Okay, that's settled, let's live in peace.
Then, please leave your calligraphy, Mr. Zhongli."
Zhongli calmly stood up from the sofa, rolling up his sleeves slightly as he stood up:
“Naturally, it’s my duty.
Gu Chen, where is the study?"
Pointing to the side, Gu Chen and Pai Meng led the way:
"My study is next door, let's go."
So, the group walked out of the main living room and came to the side study.
When they all headed towards the study, Walnut, who was strolling in the courtyard garden, was also attracted by their attention.
When she heard that it was Zhongli who named the mansion and planned to leave a calligraphy, she also went into the study with great interest to join in the fun.
Fortunately, Gu Chen’s study is not small, so it is no problem for so many people to come in.
After inviting Zhongli to sit behind the desk, Gu Chen prepared the four treasures of the study for him, ground ink for him, and finally made a gesture of invitation to Zhongli.
Zhongli did not waste any time. He picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and started writing with his brush. His writing flowed like a dragon, and he finished the work in one go.
After it was finished, the three big words "An Ran Ju" appeared on the paper.
Since everyone present was an acquaintance and knew each other well, Gu Chen didn't bother to flatter them at this time.
He looked at these three words, and the more he looked at them, the more he felt that these three words had a leisurely and free-spirited charm.
Well, the handwriting reflects the person, I can only say that it is worthy of being Zhongli.
After finishing writing, Zhongli put down the pen. All he had to do next was let the ink dry naturally. Zhongli didn't interfere with anything else.
I have finished asking Zhongli for help, and now it’s time to ask Xianyun for help.
Right in this study, in front of so many people, Gu Chen asked Xianyun to help him build a mechanism for cleaning the house.
When Xianyun heard this request, he immediately said it was no big deal.
Isn't it just a mechanism for cleaning the house? It's a small matter.
As long as she is given a few days, she can create some kind of magical machine, and guarantee that this magical machine can clean Gu Chen's mansion thoroughly.
When Funina heard Gu Chen's request, she couldn't help but feel a little confused:
“Actually, I’ve been feeling a little weird since yesterday.
It's such a big mansion, why are there no servants? Just you and Paimon?
It must be very time-consuming and laborious to clean such a large mansion, right?
As a last resort, you asked Ms. Xianyun to help you create such a mechanism?"
Gu Chen nodded:
“There may be reasons for this.
But the main reason why I don't plan to hire servants is...
I consider my house a private area and do not want outsiders to intrude, not even servants.
So, from the very beginning, no servants were hired.
From the very beginning, my purpose was to ask Xianyun to help me make a mechanism for cleaning the house.
After all, agencies are not people and can be considered tools."
Furninna understood completely:
"Oh, that's what happened."
Zhongli, who was standing next to them, listened to their conversation and the reason Gu Chen had just given. He seemed to be lost in thought:
"You're not planning on hiring servants?"