Worldly Affairs and Sand Sculpture

Li Xiangfu returned after traveling through the Nuzun Kingdom! Life’s pressures molded him into a polymath, excelling in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting during his years of adventure. His embroidery and culinary skills surpassed all, and he assumed the role of the household manager. The ambitious young master of the Li family, fixated on seizing the family fortune, faced exile abroad. Upon his return several years later, everyone anticipated his mischief. However, instead of chaos, they witnessed him playing the guqin in the morning, engaging in double-sided embroidery at noon, and preparing soup after washing his hands in the evening. Li Xiangfu mused, “People resemble pale chrysanthemums, tranquil and content, devoid of desires. Let’s not disrupt this tranquility.” In subsequent events: The traditional and stern eldest young master of the Li family: “…Little brother, go and have fun in a club.” The composed and reserved second young master of the Li family: “…Little brother, go fall in love.” Mr. Li, wishing for greater resilience: “…Son, just be wild.” One day, the head of the Qin family proposed a marital alliance. Mr. Li responded, “I have one daughter and must consult her wishes first.” Qin Jin interjected, “No, I am interested in your younger son.” Mr. Li contemplated, “…Then we must prioritize those seeking a blind date with him this year. You’re the twenty-ninth.” “…”