Appreciation of treasures

Chapter 9
"It's a pity that this method is still the mainstream today. In the antique world, those who can reach the state of 'hopefulness' are really rare."

"I didn't expect you, my friend, to have such accomplishments at such a young age! When I was your age, I was still groping in the chaos. I really admire this old man!"

Zhao Gang didn't expect that Mr. Gu would promote him to the level of realm after his vague remarks, and he expressed his shame.

Gu Lao thought that he was being modest, and his approval increased even more.

At this time, he seemed to think of something, turned his head and said to Old Song: "Xiao Song, it is not easy for you to teach such an apprentice. It seems that I will give you a new look at Baodezhai."

Old Songtou was very happy.

Mr. Gu praised his apprentice, and as a master, he also felt that he had a lot of face.Now that even he and Bao Dezhai were looked at by Gu Laogao, he was even more elated, but he still told Gu Laoqian that he dared not do it.

However, he was very happy, and if he said that Zhao Gang really reached the state of hopefulness as Mr. Gu said, he would not believe it.Firstly, he knew the general level of the apprentices he had taught; secondly, he knew that Zhao Gang just picked up a little leak last night.

He felt that the reason why Zhao Gang spent 2000 yuan on the painting was a kind of retaliatory consumption after getting rich.It's just his luck, too good to be true.

It can be called extremely lucky.

He thought that Gu Lao likes to collect, and he loves and admires monk paintings very much.He reminded Zhao Gang that if he had no intention of collecting it, he could transfer it to Mr. Gu.

"Oh? Are you willing to change hands?" Mr. Gu asked in surprise.

Zhao Gang nodded: "I'm still young, so I don't intend to collect it. Moreover, such a masterpiece can be of greater value in the hands of someone who knows how to appreciate it."

This flattery, which was neither light nor serious, made Mr. Gu feel very useful.Besides, Shi Tao's works are quite rare. If you want to collect one, you have to be lucky.

So he simply said: "Okay, transfer 35 to me, what do you think?"

Zhao Gang could hardly suppress his excitement, he tried his best to maintain his superficial calm.Gu Laoti's price was very fair, and there was almost no bargaining process, and the two reached an agreement.

Old Songtou assisted them in drawing up the transfer contract. After the two signed and pledged, they immediately transferred 35 yuan to Zhao Gang.This transaction was completed in a very prudent manner.

It was only noon when we left Baodezhai.

Walking on the road, Zhao Gang had a dreamlike feeling.

Before he could get back to the rental house, he couldn't wait to take out his mobile phone and find Meichun's number. Listening to the sound of waiting for the call to be connected, he couldn't help but feel a slight soreness in his nose and almost burst into tears.

For the gift money, he has endured too much pressure.Even during this period, the figure of 30 has almost become his life goal.Now that he holds the bank card in his hand, he can almost hear "dong dong dong", the sound of his heart beating excitedly.

However, to his surprise, the phone was not connected for a long time.

After a while, he dialed again, only to find a voice on the other end of the phone saying "The user you are calling has turned off his phone."

It was noon at this time, and Mei Chun was supposed to be busy at the snack bar run by her aunt, so why was the phone turned off all the time?

Zhao Gang was eager to share the good news with his girlfriend, so he went straight to the snack bar.

When he got there, Xiaoli, the clerk at the snack bar, saw him coming in with sharp eyes, and greeted him, "Here you are, Brother Gang."

Zhao Gang nodded, but he glanced around the snack bar and found that Mei Chun was not there, so he asked: "By the way, Xiaoli, where is Mei Chun?"

"She went back to her hometown with her aunt and said there was something to do. Why, didn't she tell you?"

"Oh, I called her just now, and her phone was turned off, maybe it was out of battery, and it couldn't be charged on the way."

Xiaoli is usually a bit gossipy and likes to inquire about things, but Zhao Gang is reluctant to talk to her more.

But I had a bad feeling in my heart.Meichun told him that if she couldn't raise the money for the bride price, her family would arrange for her to go on a blind date.

No, I have to go back to my hometown to have a look.

He bid farewell to Xiaoli, "I see, you are busy, Xiaoli, I will go first."

"Hey, Brother Gang, you left in such a hurry." Xiaoli looked at Gangzi's leaving figure and gossiped to herself, "These two are so interesting, they must be in conflict!"

After leaving the snack bar, Zhao Gang went straight to the passenger station and bought a ticket to go back to his hometown that afternoon.

While waiting for the bus, he called his mother and told her that he had returned home.Hearing that he was coming back, my mother was very happy, and said that she would set up a table for him to eat delicious food.

Looking at the familiar countryside outside, he was worried.

My mother didn't mention Meichun when she was on the phone just now. It seemed that she didn't know about Meichun's return either.It had only been two days since I parted ways with Meichun that day.He didn't believe that Mei Chun would go on a blind date with someone else without saying hello to him.

"South Rover's is here! Get off the car!" the driver yelled.

Zhao Gang recovered his thoughts, picked up his heavy backpack, got up and got out of the car.He has not returned to his hometown for more than a year, and the scenery in the village seems familiar yet unfamiliar.

As soon as I turned the corner, I saw Aunt Hongying's house, and many people were raised.Look at the stove and the tables in the courtyard, making it very hot.Generally, if anyone in the village has a wedding or wedding, everyone will come to help.

Seeing Aunt Hongying's happy face, it must not be for nothing.

"Hey, isn't this Gangzi? Gangzi is back!"

Shuqin's sister-in-law had sharp eyes, and when she saw Zhao Gang from afar, she yelled out.It is rare for him to come back, all the men, women and children in the courtyard, who are familiar with him, come to talk to him.

"I just came back, Aunt Hongying, what's going on at home?"

"Oh, this is not my daughter-in-law. She gave birth last month! Tomorrow will be a full moon for my grandson."

"Really, congratulations. I didn't know about this until I came back late. I have to give my little nephew a gift. Congratulations to Brother Da Liang and sister-in-law!" He said, took out 200 yuan, and stuffed it into Aunt Hongying's hand .

"Hi! You are not polite. Come and join in the fun tomorrow when you are free, ah!" Aunt Hongying declined and was no longer polite.

After chatting for a few words, Zhao Gang said goodbye and rushed home.As soon as he left, there were bursts of discussions behind him.

"This boy hasn't come back for more than a year, right?"

"Isn't it! Busy working outside to earn money! Isn't he dating the big girl from the old Xu's family in the west of the village? I heard that the old Xu's family wants a lot of bride price."

"Hey, I heard that the daughter of the old Xu family returned to the village with her aunt yesterday."

"Oh my god, there is something appointed here! Is it true that Gangzi has collected enough money, and now he is going to Lao Xu's house to propose a marriage?"

"Bring it down, I don't think so. I heard that the old Xu's family wants 30 yuan. It's just over a year. How can the old Zhao's family raise enough money?"

(End of this chapter)