Chapter 210

When the bronze bell of the Qingniu Dyehouse in Chang'an rang to signal the patent celebration banquet, Zhang Yifan's abacus bead clattered onto the "Tang Patent Code", bouncing against the "Qingniu Colors" entry to spell out the word "History". "Moli, look! The abacus bead and lactic acid bacteria are listed together among the 'Top Ten Artisan Inventions'!" As Xiao Moli swept her brush to write an inscription, the abacus bead instantly hopped onto her wolf-hair brush, changing "Artisan" to "Beadman". Pei Hongxiu smiled gently, lightly shaking the abacus-patterned patent gold medal in her hand, producing a crisp sound. Her laughter was like silver bells, accompanied by the clear, melodious ringing of the abacus-patterned patent gold medal. At half-past one in the afternoon, with the sunlight just right, officials from the Maritime Trade Office hurriedly delivered an abacus-shaped trophy. The trophy was uniquely designed, with an abacus bead dancing merrily across the cup's body, eventually spelling out the word "Light" as if proclaiming a certain glory to the world.