Everyone was nearly ready, and Teacher Li informed us which page of the drawing we were to copy today. The students opened their books, carefully cut out the designated page with a craft knife, and then quietly started tracing it on their drawing boards.

The class was fully engaged in their work, and Xie Shu began to stroll around the studio, inspecting their artwork and occasionally pointing out issues.

Teacher Li sat for a while before heading up to the second floor.

The students in the studio said that the teachers' offices were on the second floor.