I trade in both worlds

Some craftsmen are carving wood, some are applying lacquer to lacquerware, and some are grinding and polishing the lacquerware.

Xu Ziqing widened his eyes and stared closely at the craftsman's hands, afraid of missing any details.

At Lai Fu Inn, Xu Ziqing was sitting at the table, holding a piece of soft silk cloth in his hand, gently wiping the lacquerware he had just bought.

At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the door, breaking the silence in the room.

Xu Ziqing stopped what he was doing, looked up at the door, and asked softly, "Who?"

"Xiaoqing, it's me."

Hearing the familiar voice, Xu Ziqing quickly stood up, walked quickly to the door, and gently opened the bolt.

I saw Xu Ziqi standing outside the door, with the unique herbal fragrance of the clinic on his body.

"Brother, you're back." Xu Ziqing shouted happily, then took Xu Ziqi's hand and led him into the house.

Xu Ziqi smiled and looked at his sister: "Xiaoqing, have you eaten? I was a little busy in the clinic today, so I came back late."

Xu Ziqing nodded and said with a smile: "I ate it, brother, have you eaten it?"

Xu Ziqi said softly, "I ate at the clinic. Xiaoqing, where did you go today? Why did you buy so many lacquerwares?"

Xu Ziqing was immediately excited when she heard this. She pulled Xu Ziqi to the table and showed him the four lacquerwares one by one: "Brother, look at these lacquerwares, each one is a fine product. This is a red lacquered osmanthus pattern box, this is a red lacquered chrysanthemum petal-shaped lid box, this is a rhinoceros horn-carved rectangular yellow-ground mirror box, and this is a vermilion lacquered gold-inlaid lotus petal-shaped floral pattern box."

Xu Ziqi examined these lacquerwares one by one, and his eyes lingered on the red lacquered box with osmanthus pattern for a long time.

The delicate carving and bright red color made him exclaim: "These lacquerwares are really beautiful. Such craftsmanship is hard to find in modern times."

Xu Ziqing smiled proudly and said, "Isn't it? I have a good eye. I fell in love with these lacquerwares at first sight and I think they are very special."

Xu Ziqi gently stroked the vermilion lacquered box with gold-inlaid lotus-petal floral patterns, and suddenly, a bold idea came to his mind.

He looked up at Xu Ziqing: "Xiaoqing, have you ever thought about how much these lacquerware would cost if they were sold in modern times?"

Xu Ziqing was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up: "Brother, are you saying... these things are very valuable in modern times?"

Xu Ziqi nodded, with a hint of excitement in his tone: "Yes, these lacquerwares are definitely real luxury goods in modern times. Their craftsmanship, materials, and historical value are all immeasurable."

Xu Ziqing thought for a moment and asked uncertainly, "Which one is more valuable than the jade you brought back before?"

Xu Ziqi pondered for a moment and said softly, "It's hard to say. Jade and lacquerware each have their own merits. However, the craftsmanship and historical background of these lacquerware are indeed very rare. If we talk about collection value and market potential, they may be better."

Xu Ziqing's eyes lit up even more. She pulled Xu Ziqi's sleeve and said excitedly, "Well, do you want to buy some more? Maybe we can make a lot of money!"

Xu Ziqi smiled and shook his head, reminding: "This thing is not cheap, don't you have that much money?"

Xu Ziqing chuckled and said proudly, "Fortunately, these four lacquerwares cost more than ten taels."

The price of lacquerware was considered a luxury for ordinary people in ancient times. A farmer could spend less than one or two taels of silver a year.

The price of a lacquerware can range from a few hundred coins to a few taels or even more than ten taels.

Xu Ziqi was moved when he heard this, and asked, "How much is the cheapest one?"

Xu Ziqing thought for a moment and said, "The cheapest is a small cup, which costs 600 coins. However, although the cup is small, the carving is very delicate. I think it is a good deal."

Xu Ziqi nodded and said thoughtfully: "It would be great if I could go to Jiangnan. The famous lacquerware is all in Jiangnan. The lacquerware there is more exquisite and beautiful than that in the capital."

Xu Ziqing's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Then why don't you go to Jiangnan after you finish your studies at the medical clinic? Maybe you can find more treasures there."

Xu Ziqi shook his head and sighed, "How can I go to Jiangnan without a pass?"

Xu Ziqing said disappointedly: "We can only do it next time, but we can still buy a few more in Beijing."

He gently patted his sister's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely take you to Jiangnan when I have the chance."

Xu Ziqing nodded helplessly: "I'll buy some more when I have time."

The next day, Li Wan'er came to the inn to pick up Xu Ziqing to have a local specialty breakfast.

After watching them leave, Xu Ziqi hurriedly ate a few buns in the inn and walked towards Rende Hall.

When the first ray of sunlight shone through the window onto the floor of the clinic, Xu Ziqi was already standing next to Doctor Qiu.

He stared closely at Dr. Qiu's every move and expression, afraid of missing any details.

When Dr. Qiu saw a patient, he always asked Xu Ziqi to make a preliminary diagnosis first, and then he would review it himself and explain his diagnostic methods and ideas in detail.

"Zi Qi, taking the pulse is one of the important means of diagnosis. By taking the pulse, we can understand the patient's physical condition and judge the severity of the disease." Doctor Qiu said while explaining the essentials and techniques of taking the pulse to Xu Zi Qi.

"Zi Qi, look at this patient's pulse. Although it appears to be a cold, it is not the case. Feel his pulse carefully. Is it rapid and irregular? This is actually a manifestation of internal heat and external cold. A prescription for clearing away heat and relieving symptoms is needed." Doctor Qiu said as he wrote down the prescription on rice paper and handed it to Xu Zi Qi.

"When prescribing medicine, the prescription should be formulated according to the patient's condition and physical condition, and it cannot be the same for everyone. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the compatibility and dosage of the medicines." Doctor Qiu said as he explained to Xu Ziqi the principles and precautions of prescribing medicine.

Xu Ziqi listened carefully and raised his own questions and opinions from time to time.

Doctor Qiu was also happy to answer his questions and discuss the mysteries of medicine with him.

Through such exchanges, Xu Ziqi's medical skills and knowledge have been greatly improved.

Xu Ziqi took the prescription, looked at it carefully, and silently memorized the composition and usage of the prescription in his mind.

In addition to shadowing and learning, Dr. Qiu also developed a detailed study plan for Xu Ziqi.

He asked Xu Ziqi to read a certain number of medical books every day to understand the pathogenesis and treatment of various diseases.

At the same time, he also asked Xu Ziqi to report his learning progress and experience to him regularly so that he could adjust his learning plan and methods in time.

Li Wan'er drove the car through the bustling streets and headed towards her destination - Shuimen Street.

Along the way, Xu Ziqing occasionally opened the curtains and looked at this prosperous capital with curiosity.