After walking around for an afternoon, if what this group of foreigners appreciated in the Forbidden City was the architectural art and history that were not particularly unfamiliar to Xu Xin. Then, at this juncture of getting off work, they appreciated these cultural relics.

The "performance" of the restoration masters is a kind of...compared to art, it is a wonderful journey mixed with some deeper wonder and respect.

Even if they don't see the whole picture.

But a bell from Italy, given to the emperor of China, still created an indescribable connection between the two groups of people.

Moreover, what really attracts these foreigners is not these clocks or antiques. It is these hard-working old masters.

Unimaginable.

They restored antiques that were hundreds of years old, and as the receptionist explained, they learned that these masters are passed down from generation to generation and work here day after day. Basically, all the cultural relics in the Palace Museum were passed by them.

Only after the restoration and protection reaches the standard for exhibition...

Not to mention foreigners, Xu Xin only felt a sense of wonder in her heart.

And with the end of get off work at five o'clock, they also ended their visit today.

Following these masters as they walked out, Xu Xin noticed that everyone was holding a thermos bottle in their hands.

"Master Wang, I see everyone has taken thermos bottles. What are they used for?"

Master Wang smiled and explained:

"It is forbidden to see open fires in the Forbidden City. Our habit is to take a water bottle out before going to work every day, make a pot of hot water and come back to make tea, or use it for other purposes."

"Don't allow open flames...and the electric kettle too?"

"In principle, it's possible, but the question is where do you put it?"

Master Wang's attitude towards people like Xu Xin is still very kind.

Seeing that Xu Xin really didn't understand, he explained to him:

"You have also seen our office area. In fact, many times it is not divided into workshops or offices. If you put the electric kettle in the workshop to boil water, the air humidity is high, and it will damage some wall structures, such as mortise and tenon joints.

Yes, there is erosion.

If you put it in your office, there may be some cultural relics in the office, and water vapor and humidity will corrode them.

What's more, the place where we work is also an ancient building. It is better to abide by the requirements of ventilation and drying as much as possible. This is how our master came and taught us, and we all teach this to our apprentices.

In this way, generation after generation, if not more, the structure of these buildings can be preserved for decades more. Isn't that also good for future generations?"

"..."

Xu Xin's eyes were filled with astonishment.

Then there was respect from the bottom of my heart.

After hearing Xu Xin's translation, including Jasmine, they all gave a thumbs up to Master Wang.

When everyone walked out of the Forbidden City, Xu Xin discovered that there were already several masters who had just met at the door smoking and chatting.

No need to ask, it must be that smoking is not allowed inside.

If someone is addicted to smoking... no wonder he just saw several masters going out on bicycles.

Although he didn't smoke all afternoon.

But at this moment, when he saw those masters who were enjoying themselves, he did not join them.

There is no other reason, I just feel that... I am not worthy.

These masters have spent a lifetime repairing and protecting cultural relics. It can even be said that they have protected the place where they work.

People are qualified to draw.

What about yourself?

A tourist, smoking at the foot of the wall of the Forbidden City?

He really felt unworthy.

I was afraid that the nicotine I spit out would stain the vermilion of the city wall.

Even these walls have been repainted. But... if a piece of wall is really removed due to one's own reasons, it would be a sin.

This idea is somewhat far-fetched and contrived, but it is his truest idea.

Just bear with it.

…

Say goodbye politely to the old masters.

The reception staff sent the group to the parking lot.

With Xu Xin's tacit approval, Su Meng came to the car in advance and prepared red envelopes.

And when Su Meng sent the red envelope, they still refused.

But Su Meng is very experienced in this:

"Please accept it. This is Brother Xu's intention. On the one hand, it has delayed everyone's work. On the other hand, everyone has worked hard to explain for so long, allowing these foreign friends to understand the historical heritage of our country. Brother Xu has nothing else.

What I can do, this red envelope is just my intention, please buy two bottles of water to drink. Please don’t refuse~"

Su Meng forced a stack of red envelopes into the other person's hands. Without giving these people a chance to refuse, Su Meng opened the car door and got in the car.

It would be really boring to push back and forth.

So, the convoy left.

And these staff who worked hard all afternoon got their red envelopes in their hands.

One of them opened it and looked at it.

one thousand.

It's the same for everyone.

So, everyone was happy.

Director Xu... is a character.

…

"Xu, do you still remember what I just said?"

"What?"

"You should take a shot at these amazing people."

Hearing this, Xu Xin, who was sitting in the car, nodded subconsciously:

"That's true. Jesse, thank you for your opinion. I do have this plan, but I haven't figured out how to express these people and the Forbidden City."

"I think it's more of a record than a performance."

"……Record?"

Looking at Xu Xin's doubtful eyes, Jasmine nodded:

"Yes. Xu, of course, I am not doubting your ability. But I feel that anything related to "expression" cannot be compared with the real beauty of these antiques, this building, and these people. Just like Italy

Pantheon, the best documentary you can find, must be a straightforward version from a historical and humanistic perspective.

Because it itself exists in a concrete way! So I think what it needs is not expression, but recording. Just like the history and culture that those gentlemen explained to us today... we just need to record it and show it to everyone.

In front of these works of art, I think anything processed by modern people’s thinking will change its taste.”

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "...In other words, only record, not interpret."

"Yes, just record without any interpretation. History is history, and these artworks themselves can represent that history, no interpretation is needed."

"..."

This time, Xu Xin remained silent.

Completely lost in thought.

Jasmine’s words are of great reference value.

Only record, not interpret.

Make a relatively "mediocre" documentary.

And this mediocrity only exists in the theme, not the content.

Because the content of these people and events in the Forbidden City can be summed up in the word "wonderful" from the moment they were selected.

He thought about it all the way.

Until arriving at Wanda Vista Hotel.

Originally, he also said that he would invite everyone to have hot pot in the evening.

But these people were jet-lagged and went on a trip, and had a drink at noon.

I'm a little tired now.

Everyone said they had no appetite and just wanted to sleep now.

If that's the case... then Xu Xin won't force it.

I just agreed to take everyone to climb the Great Wall tomorrow.
To be continued...