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The room was silent; both men said nothing.

After a while, Rong Xi broke the silence. "The workshop is about to be built. I would not dare flaunt my skills before experts and instruct the craftsmen on construction. However, I have one matter for which I would like to ask all the craftsmen's help."

Qin Ke immediately asked, "What is it?"

Placing the blueprint on the table, Rong Xi said earnestly, "I need a place for experiments, laid out as shown in this drawing."

Qin Ke lowered his head to examine it closely. The lines on the paper were detailed and orderly; looking at it felt as though a real building stood before his eyes.

A look of amazement appeared on his face. "Was this drawn with a Pencil?"

Rong Xi nodded. "Brushstrokes are soft and make it difficult to draw fine lines that are straight horizontally and vertically. A Pencil is better."

The drawing was a three-dimensional model, with the laboratory's interior and exterior layout clearly visible.

Qin Ke looked it over again and again, then suddenly curled his lips into a smile. "Indeed."

The Pencil was excellent, and Rong Dalang was excellent too.

The next day, the two went to the county office together and handed the blueprint to Cheng Hao.

When Cheng Hao saw it, he treasured it as though he had found a priceless jewel. His expression was exceedingly excited. "This drawing is marvelous! Whatever Eldest Brother needs, I will certainly do my utmost to oversee!"

"Thank you, Vice Minister Cheng." Rong Xi smiled sincerely.

Cheng Hao laughed heartily, patted his shoulder, and said cheerfully, "If you truly wish to thank me, why not teach me some of your experience?"

It had to be said that Cheng Hao possessed none of an official's oppressive airs. Broad-minded