Mr. Liu, who was usually talkative, found himself increasingly pleased as he watched him work diligently and attentively. He was impressed by his ability to read and understand, the intelligence in his eyes, his quick and nimble hands, and his polite and courteous manner.,The Bian River flows westward to reach Luoyang, the eastern capital; northward it leads to Yanyun and Beiping; southward it connects to Hangzhou via a detour. It can be considered one of the major arteries of political, military, and economic activity in the state of Wei.,The old man carefully peeled back the layers of cloth, a beam of sunlight slanted in from under the eaves, reflecting a golden ray that momentarily blinded Yang Ge.。