Chapter 36 - 35 Nucleus Carving

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Chapter 36: Chapter 35 Nucleus Carving At that time, Grandma was still alive, watching her deft little hands, tears streaming down drop by drop. Time was too distant, and Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t remember what they had said. It seemed that Grandpa didn’t teach her wholeheartedly, yet he also wanted her to learn everything. She could feel Grandpa’s contradiction, as if he hoped she would inherit his mantle, yet he didn’t want Gu Qiaoqiao to enter the industry. Her parents did not like their daughter learning anything about carving, so, under this on-and-off state, Gu Qiaoqiao miraculously learned to master everything. She also easily mastered Grandpa’s unique nucleus carving skills. At this moment, Gu Qiaoqiao was very grateful for this kind of teaching from Grandpa, whether it was accidental success or following his own whims, in any case, this was the foundation for her future livelihood. Especially in the days that followed, these things became increasingly valuable. However, her skills were not enough yet. No matter how skilled, without fame, the value would be greatly diminished. But, exchanging them for a little money was still good. Gu Qiaoqiao finally selected a walnut suitable for nucleus carving. She slightly closed her eyes, meditated for a while, and then slowly opened her eyes. A brilliant light streaked across her clear eyes at that moment; she moved her fingers to let her mind go blank. Then, holding the walnut in her left hand, she took up the carving knife with her right, and on the walnut, made the first cut. With this first cut, Gu Qiaoqiao was surprised to find that her fingers, imbued with Spiritual Energy, seemed to be touched by Divine Power, which then passed through her fingers to the carving knife. The strength and flexibility were perfect, just as she had imagined. Gu Qiaoqiao began to carve the outline. She remembered studying about nucleus boat during high school, which after learning, her interest in nucleus carving increased even more, and she also tried to carve one. Grandpa was very happy, though the piece was somewhat immature and rough, full of flaws, but he had to admit, Gu Qiaoqiao’s nucleus carving was full of Spiritual Energy. Then Grandpa cherished the nucleus carving and kept it safe. Only later did she have to go to school, and she also found that holding the carving knife made her hands callous, so she began to like it less. What truly captivated her was what came after… It was also during those years that her skills improved by leaps and bounds, finally reaching the state Grandpa had hoped for. Gu Qiaoqiao pulled back from her somewhat melancholic thoughts; initially, it was about carving the outline, now she needed to be fully focused. She was also surprised to find that, due to the continuous flow of Spiritual Energy in her fingers, her carving speed was more than ten times faster than before. After a few cuts, Gu Qiaoqiao entered the zone. After making several phone calls in the study, Qin Yize left the Qin Family’s grand courtyard. After closing the heavy iron gate, he walked towards the KTV. His pace seemed unhurried, but his speed was actually quite fast. At the corner, Qin Yize stopped. His sword-like eyebrows slightly knitted together as he looked at the woman in front of him. The weather was cold, she was not dressed warmly, and, for the sake of beauty, only wrapped a silk scarf around her neck, her cheeks and nose were red from the cold. It was Lin Qinghuan. “Ah Ze,” Lin Qinghuan called out softly. But upon seeing that handsome face that captivated souls, her heart already ached as if pricked by a needle. Last night, she had just greeted Qin Yize and they had stood together for less than a minute when that woman came out. Even though she had a thousand words she wanted to say to him, the moment she saw that woman emerge, Qin Yize timely turned his head and called out to her. She had only been abroad for a year, so why had Qin Yize already gotten married by the time she returned? When she first heard the news, it struck her like a bolt from the blue, and she was completely dumbfounded. At that moment, it felt as if her world had collapsed. She cried for three days and nights, until her voice went hoarse. She had once thought that maybe she was that special someone because of the Old Grand Master of the Qin Family, and also because of the days she spent at the Qin Family’s Courtyard. Qin Yize’s coldness and indifference were well-known to everyone. His disregard for girls’ advances was blatant, and sometimes he would coldly tell someone to scram. Although that was his youthful arrogance, it didn’t get much better later on, seeming to emanate a bone-chilling coldness and aloofness. She wisely never confessed her feelings, nor did she entangle herself with him. She desperately hid her feelings, cut her long hair, and acted like one of the guys alongside him and Chu Chengfeng. Sёarch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So, Qin Yize occasionally speaking to her kindly was rare. But what she never expected was that he, who seemingly had no interest in women, had actually gotten married. And his partner was a village girl. She didn’t know the reasons behind this, but none of it overcame the fact that he was already married. The dream of growing her hair long and undergoing a stunning transformation to dazzle him and confess her love was shattered. She couldn’t accept it. So, after lunch, she found herself lingering outside the Qin family’s gate. Just as she hesitated whether to go in or not, to her surprise, Qin Yize actually came out. Seeing Lin Qinghuan’s face, reddened from the cold, Qin Yize was suddenly reminded of Gu Qiaoqiao who liked to bury her little face in her scarf. Only those clear eyes would be visible, truly resembling a little squirrel. “What are you doing here?” Qin Yize saw Lin Qinghuan just staring at him without speaking, and he grew somewhat impatient. “Ah Ze, I want to talk to you,” Lin Qinghuan said gently. “About what?” “I…” Lin Qinghuan hesitated. She thought, if she told him that she liked him, that she loved him, would he accept her and then get a divorce? If not, would they even be able to remain friends afterwards? Qin Yize lifted his wrist to check his watch, lowered his head, and said, “You have five minutes, speak.” Lin Qinghuan opened her mouth, glanced around, and said, “Ah Ze, can we find a place to talk?” Qin Yize’s gaze darkened, “You have four minutes left.” Lin Qinghuan didn’t dare to press any further and looked up at the face that made her heart flutter, “Ah Ze, I was only abroad for a year of study, why did you get married so quickly?” “Does your studying abroad have anything to do with my marriage?” Qin Yize responded indifferently. “I don’t understand, why would you marry her? There are so many good girls in the Imperial Capital, why would you marry a village girl?” Lin Qinghuan blurted out without a care. A trace of severity passed through Qin Yize’s eyes, and his usually serene brows and eyes suddenly frosted over, his voice carrying a chill that seemed to freeze the heart, “Lin Qinghuan, the ‘village girl’ you’re talking about is my wife. Since I married her, she is the best girl. I’m giving you face today for the sake of my Great Grandfather, but remember, you have no right to meddle in my affairs.” After speaking, he glanced at his watch and said coldly, “Time’s up.” He had a lot to do today, and since he had promised in front of Gu Qiaoqiao to solve everything within two days, it was as good as making a military pledge. That little woman clearly wanted to see him make a fool of himself. How could he possibly let her have her way? Qin Yize finished speaking and walked away without looking back.

Chapter 36 - 35 Nucleus Carving

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