Chapter 106 future mistress of the family

The new semester has begun, Sicheng is not only in charge of the work of the department, but also lectures on the history of Chinese architecture and the history of world architecture, and there are also two classes of critiques every week. As far as Sicheng's temperament is concerned, he likes doing research rather than teaching, especially those tedious and complicated routine work.Whenever he gets rid of all the chores, sits at the desk, reads the books he wants to read, and writes the articles he wants to write, he feels peaceful and fulfilled.But he needs to do everything in the Department of Architecture one by one, and these things can never be finished.Whenever he is annoyed that he cannot devote himself to academic research, the growth and progress of the students will bring him joy and comfort.

When Sicheng was too busy, Jin Yuelin helped him and Huiyin silently.Every day at 3:30 in the afternoon, Lao Jin came to Liang's house on time. He brought various books and periodicals to Huiyin, mainly newly published English books and periodicals.After sitting down, he would select relevant parts to read to Whein, including philosophy, aesthetics, urban planning, architectural theory, and Engels' works in English.When the maid brought refreshments, Huiyin would interrupt Lao Jin's reading and discuss with him the views in the books. Sometimes Zhang Xiruo, Chen Daisun and some friends from the Department of Architecture will come one after another.Over the years, as long as they were together, they kept the habit of drinking afternoon tea, and the Liang family was the center of their tea party.One day, Huiyin received a letter from Fujian, which said that a girl named Lin Zhu in her hometown wanted to study in the elective class of Tsinghua University, and asked Huiyin to help her.

One fine autumn day, Lin Zhu walked into Liang's house.She never thought that ten years later, she would become the mistress of the family.Lin Zhu has known Lin Huiyin since he was a child, because when his old family chatted, they would always mention this talented woman from Fujian.They talked about her happy relationship with Liang Sicheng. When Lin Zhu stood in front of Liang's house, he was both excited and uneasy.All her life, she clearly remembered the impression and feeling of entering the Liang family for the first time: I came to the gate of Liang’s house at No. 8 Xinlinyuan, a teacher’s residential area in Tsinghua University. At the gate of the courtyard, I saw a wooden sign erected there, which said, “There is a serious patient living here. She needs to rest and be quiet. I hope the children will not.” Playing and frolicking here." I was stunned for a moment, not knowing whether to go in or retreat, finally I made up my mind, walked forward, and knocked on the door lightly a few times.Mama Liu, who opened the door, led me into an antique living room, which is a rectangular room, with the northern half serving as a dining room and the southern half serving as a living room.Put a large sofa by the window and a set of small sofas in the middle.There is a low bookcase against the west wall, on which are several gold and stone Buddha statues of different sizes, and a small white pottery pig and horse head.The furniture is all old, but the curtains and sofa fabrics are very special. They are made of natural gray cloth for weaving carpets, which looks very thick and has a strong texture.There is a brown pattern on the corner of the curtain, and the armrest and back of the sofa are covered with white clay cloth embroidered with black thread, but it is also old. I can tell at a glance that these embroidery are from the hands of Miao girls in Yunnan.In Kunming and Shanghai, I have been to the mansions of some dignitaries, and I have seen luxurious and exquisite furnishings.But I have never seen such a simple and elegant arrangement.

Lin Zhu was attracted by a photo on the bookshelf, which was a group photo of Lin Huiyin and her father.At that time, Huiyin was only fifteen or sixteen years old, her eyebrows were like spring mountains, her eyes were like lacquer spots, and her skin was like fat. She leaned against her father with one arm gently on his shoulder. It is extremely beautiful, and this kind of beauty is revealed and presented naturally. Lin Zhu was watching intently, only to hear the bedroom door open with a "click", and Lin Huiyin came out coughing lightly.She smiled and took Lin Zhu's hand and said mockingly, "I'm sorry, I always have to cough for a long time in the morning, and I can't see anyone until my breathing has calmed down, otherwise it's shameful."

Lin Huiyin's natural ease made Lin Zhu's tense mood relax immediately.