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"Thank you for accepting our invitation, Dr. Han," Chen Mu Yu greeted Hanno with a beaming smile.
Hanno returned the smile, "I really enjoy the scripts written by Sister Chen. Even if you hadn't invited me, I would have wanted to see how the crew brings the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong Era to life."
Chen Mu Yu's smile widened, "Dr. Han is truly an expert in Ancient Earth history; you even know about the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong Era?"
Hanno chuckled lightly, revealing two shallow dimples. "This is a well-known period in Ancient Earth history, marking the peak of Qing Dynasty rule. During this time, various aspects of society in the Huaxia Nation reached their zenith within the existing framework. There were significant reforms, national strength was at its peak, society was stable, the economy flourished rapidly, and the population grew swiftly across vast territories. As a professional studying Ancient Earth history, how could I not be aware? It’s impressive that Sister Chen, who does not study history, knows so much about this period."
Chen Mu Yu felt a jolt of surprise; she had not managed to probe Hanno's background but had instead exposed her own. She quickly masked her discomfort with a smile. "I enjoy reading and came across this information in a book."
"Is that so?" Hanno asked meaningfully. "I wonder how that book describes this period?"
"The book states that the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong Era spanned three emperors—Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong—lasting a total of one hundred thirty-four years. The most notable aspect was population growth; during Kangxi's sixty-first year, the national population surpassed one hundred fifty million, and by the fifty-fifth year of Qianlong's reign, it exceeded three hundred million—about one-third of the world's population at that time..."
"Sister Chen remembers quite clearly," Hanno said with half-closed eyes and a smile. "May I ask what this book is called? I would love to take a look at it; having this book would greatly enhance our research."
"Well..." Chen Mu Yu regretted having tested Hanno; now she had raised suspicions about herself. "It's a physical book titled 'Manchu Thirteen Dynasties,' but unfortunately, it has deteriorated due to poor preservation."
In the Interstellar Era, physical books had become rare and were mostly collected as antiques.
"Was it not recorded in Light Brain?"
Chen Mu Yu shook her head. "There wasn't enough time."
"What a pity," Hanno said with an expression of regret.
Chen Mu Yu merely smiled, no longer daring to speak and let Hanno continue the conversation. Hanno, sensing the moment was right, decided to take a step back. After all, she had created this character herself and quite liked Chen Mu Yu, even though they appeared to be rivals on the surface.
Hanno stayed on the set of "Scarlet Heart," and with both her and Chen Mu Yu present, they almost perfectly recreated the scenes from the twenty-first-century version of "Scarlet Heart." The difference was in the fighting effects, which were far superior to those from the earlier version. This led to a very fast filming pace; in just half a month, a third of the series had already been completed.
The plot had progressed to the part where Ruo Xi helped Minmin set up a program, singing at a banquet to express her feelings to the Thirteenth Prince. In this segment, Ruo Xi needed to assist Minmin with playing music, but there was no guqin available in this interstellar setting, so Chen Mu Yu naturally turned to Hanno for help.
Hanno readily agreed, saying, "Our research institute has restored several ancient Chinese musical instruments, including the guqin. I'll have my assistant bring it over shortly."
Chen Mu Yu was surprised by this: "Several? I wonder which ones?"
Hanno replied, "Guzheng, guqin, dizi, suona, xiao, and the oldest percussion instrument from China, Bian Zhong."
Chen Mu Yu gasped; they had even restored Bian Zhong, an instrument so ancient. She dared not look at anyone from the Interstellar Era anymore.
Hanno's assistant was quick; within half an hour, he brought the guqin over. Chen Mu Yu thanked him and stepped into the frame holding the guqin. Dressed in an ancient-style long gown, she walked slowly as if she were a true lady of antiquity, drawing everyone into a dreamlike ancient world.
Hanno marveled inwardly; Chen Mu Yu's acting was genuinely impressive. The reason she hadn't gained fame in modern times was simply due to her lack of connections and unwillingness to accept unspoken rules. Given a chance, although she might not reach the heights of the Interstellar Era, she could certainly be crowned as a leading actress.
Chen Mu Yu walked gracefully to the table and placed the guqin down. Sitting upright, she raised her hands high and took a deep breath, ready to begin playing...
"Wait a moment." The sudden voice shattered the enchanting atmosphere. Everyone, including Chen Mu Yu, looked discontentedly toward the source of the interruption.
Hanno paid no mind to their disapproving gazes as she approached the table and picked up the guqin. She turned it around in a different direction: "When placing the guqin, it must be positioned correctly and steadily. The head should be on the right and the tail on the left, with the bridge resting beneath the right edge of the table about four or five centimeters away for easy tuning. The shoulder of the guqin should be close to the inner edge of the table while its center line remains parallel to that edge. It must be stable; any sliding or shaking during performance will affect both emotion and effect."
Chen Mu Yu felt embarrassed; it was one thing to pretend in front of outsiders but quite another in front of these professionals. However, her mental fortitude was strong. She smiled and said, "Indeed, hiring professionals was the right choice. Dr. Han, please guide me on how to play the guqin correctly!"
Hanno nodded with a smile, "As you wish."
I was taken aback; even interstellar beings could quote classical literature. Impressive.
Chen Mu Yu stood up, giving her seat to Hanno. Hanno smiled and nodded in thanks as she sat down, saying, "You should sit half a foot away from the table, with your heart aligned between the five insignias or directly facing them."
Hanno gestured to indicate the distance between her body and the qin table, explaining, "The proper posture for playing the qin is to sit upright with a straight body, not slouching; keep your neck straight without leaning forward, shoulders level without hunching, back erect without bending, knees apart, and feet positioned like an eight; your arms should be away from your sides, elbows extended like a bird spreading its wings. Your wrists should hang freely, not resting on the qin. This way, pressing down and playing will be agile and free of stiffness! While performing, maintain a natural dignity without swaying your head or body; regardless of the strength of the notes or the tempo, you must keep your mind steady and your breathing even, avoiding any affectation or exaggerated gestures."
After plucking a few strings, she continued, "Use your thumb to press the strings while your index finger forms a circle around it for support. Each finger should press down so that the tips curve inward rather than protrude; this is called 'folding the fingers.' The ring finger presses down while the middle finger applies pressure on top for support. When using the thumb to press down, rely solely on the nail without avoiding harsh sounds. The index finger plucks the strings while the thumb remains tight and still. Both wrists should rest on the qin surface without hanging in mid-air..."
Chen Mu Yu nodded repeatedly as she listened. "I've learned so much! Dr. Han, since you understand these principles so well, you must play the guqin too. Why not perform a piece for us?"
Hanno looked up at Chen Mu Yu and replied with a smile, "Sure!"
Her fingers danced across the strings, producing beautiful melodies. Chen Mu Yu recognized it as "Plum Blossom Three Variations." She couldn't help but wonder if Hanno had truly traveled through time or if she had genuinely found this ancient piece among vast historical records.
The music was enchanting; everyone was captivated by it and forgot their movements as they listened in silence. It was at this moment that Sun Yuqin walked in. He had just completed a task and had come to visit his beloved when he unexpectedly saw Hanno instead of Chen Mu Yu.
Seeing Hanno gracefully playing the qin with her head bowed surprised Sun Yuqin. Was this elegant woman really Han Yongxia from his memories? How had she changed so much?
As the piece concluded, Hanno looked up at Sun Yuqin and greeted him warmly, "Sun Yuqin, are you here to see your girlfriend or me, your fiancée?"
"What?" Chen Mu Yu exclaimed in shock, staring at Hanno. "What do you mean?"
Hanno smiled slightly and reassured her, "Liu Jie, don't panic. Rest assured, I won't compete for your man. I have no feelings for this so-called fiancé; I'm quite happy for you to take over. It saves me a lot of trouble and excuses to avoid this engagement."
Sun Yuqin's expression darkened increasingly. Although he disliked Hanno, which man could tolerate hearing his fiancée speak so disdainfully of him?
"I never knew you could play ancient musical instruments, nor did I know you were so sharp-tongued," Sun Yuqin said coldly.
Hanno smiled and replied, "There are many things you don't know. If you could distinguish between Sister Chen and One Minute's understanding of me, you wouldn't be so ignorant now."
Hanno stood up. "Alright, I won't disturb your date with your girlfriend any longer. I'm leaving."
Halfway out, Hanno paused and turned back. "If you're going to break off the engagement, let me know in advance."
With that, he ignored the two left behind to explain their entanglements or argue and decisively walked away.
As he exited the Film Studio, Hanno was suddenly blocked by someone. He looked up to see that the person blocking his path was about the same age as Sun Yuqin. Each had their own charm, but both were incredibly handsome. Sun Yuqin was like the sun—radiant and aggressive—while the man before him resembled the moon—noble and elegant. Both exuded the strong and upright demeanor of a soldier.
A smile slowly crept onto Hanno's lips. Finally, Elder Brother Li had appeared before him, but why did this face seem so unfamiliar? Did he not recognize him? Or perhaps—Hanno pondered—was it possible that in this life, Li Wei Feng had lost his memories?
"Was that piece you played just now?" the man asked.
"Yes," Hanno confirmed. It seemed Elder Brother Li truly had no memories. But why was he here at the film studio? Was he also here to see Chen Mu Yu? Hanno recalled arranging several suitors for Chen Mu Yu in his narrative, all of whom were slightly inferior to Sun Yuqin. He couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration. Could it be that Li Wei Feng had transmigrated as one of those suitors? This was simply intolerable! Once back in reality, he would make Elder Brother Li kneel on a keyboard.
"It turns out it's you; the person I've been looking for is actually you!" the man murmured, his eyes suddenly shining with an intensity that was hard to look at directly.
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