noffsinger Chapter 426: Yayuan Craftsmanship
Chapter 426: Yayuan Craftsmanship
In the small nursing home carefully built by Chen Jia and Chen Jue, the interior furniture arrangement is already warm and elegant, exuding a unique charm. However, their beautiful vision of this home is far from over. Looking at the space in the yard, Chen Jia had a new inspiration in his mind and decided to design a hollow courtyard screen wall and build a pond to make this nursing home more beautiful and poetic.
On this day, the sun was shining softly in the yard. Chen Jia and Chen Jue were walking side by side. The breeze was blowing gently, bringing the fragrance of flowers and plants. Chen Jia stopped and looked at the entrance of the yard. She turned to Chen Jue and said, "My husband, look at the entrance of this yard. I always feel that it lacks some shelter and beauty. I want to design a hollow screen wall, which can not only play the role of dividing the space, but also add a touch of elegance."
Chen Jue followed Chen Jia's gaze and nodded slightly, with an agreeable look in his eyes: "Madam, your idea is exactly what I want. The hollow screen wall can not only form a unique sense of layering visually, but also allow light to pass through, creating a hazy beauty. We can choose materials that match the overall style of the courtyard, such as blue bricks or stones."
Chen Jia clapped her hands gently, her eyes full of expectation: "Husband, then we can carve some exquisite patterns on the screen wall, such as plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, which symbolize noble qualities; or carve some traditional auspicious patterns, which imply happiness and well-being. Moreover, the hollow design can make the screen wall more transparent and not appear oppressive."
Chen Jue put his arm around Chen Jia's shoulders and said gently, "My dear, you are always so thoughtful and can think of so many wonderful ideas. Then let's go and select the right materials and see which one can better show the effect we want."
The two of them quickly took action and visited many material markets. In a shop specializing in stone materials, Chen Jia was attracted by a blue brick with fine texture. She gently stroked the surface of the blue brick and said, "My husband, look at this blue brick. It has a hard texture and a simple color. It is perfect for making a screen wall. And the texture of the blue brick can be well integrated with other architectural elements in our yard."
Chen Jue observed the blue brick carefully and nodded, "Madam, you have a good eye. This blue brick is really good, and its surface is also suitable for carving. Let's choose it as the material for the screen wall."
After selecting the materials, Chen Jia and Chen Jue began to design the carving pattern on the screen wall. Chen Jia sat at the table in the study, spread out the paper, picked up the paintbrush, and said as she painted: "My husband, I think it would be a good idea to carve a blooming lotus in the center of the screen wall, surrounded by some lotus leaves and water ripples, which means being untainted by the mud, and it can also echo the pond we are about to build."
Chen Jue stood aside, looking at Chen Jia's sketch, and added: "Madam, on both sides of the lotus, we can carve two flying butterflies to add some spirit. And on the edge of the screen wall, you can carve a circle of spiral patterns to make the whole pattern more complete and exquisite."
After repeated discussions and revisions, the two finally finalized the design of the screen wall. Next, they invited skilled craftsmen to explain the design plan in detail to the craftsmen. Chen Jia said to the craftsmen seriously: "Masters, this screen wall is of great significance to us. I hope you can carve it carefully and handle every detail well."
The craftsmen nodded and said they would go all out. During the carving process of the screen wall, Chen Jia and Chen Jue would check the progress every day. Once, Chen Jia found that the lotus petals were not carved delicately enough, so he patiently said to the craftsman: "Master, the petals of this lotus can be carved more rounded, and the lines on the edges can be smoother, so that the softness of the lotus can be shown."
The craftsman accepted the suggestion humbly and re-carved. After a period of careful carving, the hollow courtyard screen wall was finally completed. Chen Jia and Chen Jue stood in front of the screen wall, looking at the exquisite carvings and unique hollow design, and their hearts were full of admiration. Chen Jia gently leaned on Chen Jue's shoulder and said, "My husband, this screen wall is so beautiful, the craftsmanship of the craftsmen is really ingenious. It makes our courtyard more stylish all of a sudden."
Chen Jue smiled and said, "My lady, this is all the result of your careful design and the hard work of the craftsmen. With this screen wall, the entrance to the courtyard has become more unique."
After the screen wall was completed, Chen Jia and Chen Jue turned their attention to the construction of the pond. Chen Jia pointed to a corner of the yard and said, "Husband, I think it would be more appropriate to build a pond here. The shape of the pond can be designed to be irregular, imitating the natural form, and some aquatic plants can be planted around it to create a quiet atmosphere."
Chen Jue nodded in agreement: "Madam, your idea is very creative. We can raise some goldfish and koi in the pond. They swim in the water, colorful and adding vitality to the yard. And next to the pond, we can also build a small stone bridge to make it easier for us to walk to the other side of the pond."
The two began to plan the specific details of the pond. Chen Jia drew the general outline of the pond on paper and said, "Husband, let's lay a layer of pebbles on the bottom of the pond. This will not only be beautiful but also provide a habitat for aquatic life. And on the edge of the pond, you can plant some calamus and reeds to make the pond look more natural."
Chen Jue looked at the blueprint and added, "Madam, we can also set up a small fountain in the pond to circulate the water and increase the dynamics and vitality of the pond. The shape of the fountain can be designed as a simple stone ball style to coordinate with the surrounding environment."
After planning, Chen Jia and Chen Jue invited workers to start building the pond. During the construction process, they personally supervised to ensure that every step met the design requirements. Chen Jia looked at the pond pit dug by the workers and said to Chen Jue: "Husband, let's confirm the depth of this pond again to ensure that the goldfish and koi have enough space to move around, and also consider safety issues."
Chen Jue nodded, and together with the workers, he measured the depth of the pond and made appropriate adjustments. As the construction progressed, the pond gradually took shape. When the pond was filled with water, goldfish and koi were placed in it, and aquatic plants were planted around it, the whole yard became brand new.
Chen Jia stood by the pond, looking at the fish swimming in the water and the swaying water plants, with a happy smile on her face: "Husband, this pond is so beautiful, exactly as we imagined. In the future, we can watch the fish, listen to the water, and enjoy the quiet time here."
Chen Jue put his arm around Chen Jia's shoulders and said, "My dear, our nursing home is becoming more and more beautiful. Every part of it is carefully built by us and is full of our love and expectations."
In this carefully crafted nursing home, the hollow screen wall and the quiet pond have become a unique landscape. In this loving space, Chen Jia and Chen Jue continue to write their wonderful later life, and every moment is filled with happiness and warmth.