In the Medicinal Farmer Academy of Green Ox Valley, a gentle breeze rustled through as the crisp clicking of abacus beads intertwined with the fragrance of ink, sounding like a harmonious melody.
A disciple of Su Wanyue held an abacus-bead medicinal mirror, intently observing the leaves of a Rhodiola. Suddenly, he shouted excitedly, "Look! The abacus-bead-shaped red spots on the Rhodiola must cover a full third of the leaf!" Before his voice even faded, the abacus beads seemed to understand his words and began to dance joyfully, forming the character for "Measure" in the air.
This character seemed to come alive as it settled steadily onto the leaf of Old Zhou, a local farmer, instantly transforming into a clear ruler. Yet just then, as if having noticed something amiss, the beads playfully embroidered a tiny portrait behind Old Zhou's ear, bearing the striking inscription: "Leaves aren't red enough, beads will bash your head."
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