I trade in both worlds

Xu Jin sat aside, with mixed emotions in his heart.

He looked at Xu Xu and asked, "Sister, do you mean that we should prepare something valuable in modern times?"

Xu Xu nodded, her eyes became deep: "I exchanged all the money from the workshop for gold. I want to learn from Sister Qing and prepare some old furniture made of precious wood. These are antiques in modern times and can be sold at a high price."

When talking about the workshop, Xu Xu couldn't help but feel a little bitter.

She recalled the anxiety she had felt when she was forced to withdraw her shares, and the fact that she had not yet had the chance to tell Xu Jin that she had been forced to sell her shares in the workshop.

However, at this moment, none of this seemed to matter anymore. If they really wanted to leave this familiar Dayun Dynasty, then all the past grievances and entanglements would also be blown away by the wind.

Xu Zhun nodded in agreement and said, "That's a good idea. However, we need to find some boxes that are not common in modern times, preferably ones with mechanisms. Such things are more valuable."

Xu Jin also nodded in agreement: "Indeed, although ordinary furniture is valuable, boxes with mechanisms are rarer and more likely to attract collectors' interest."

"It seems we have to go to Youzhou again. There are many pawnshops in Youzhou, and there should be a lot of rare treasures."

Xu Jin continued, "In addition, I also want to collect some books. Brother Xu also collected a lot of old books before, although I don't know if I can sell them at a good price."

"But...books are the carriers of knowledge. No matter what era, knowledge is the most valuable asset."

He had only studied for a few years and had not yet finished reading the Four Books and Five Classics. He was afraid that he would not have the opportunity to study again, and he was even more afraid that he would forget the books he had read before.

Xu Zhun suggested: "Write a list and see what needs to be collected."

The three of them returned to the house, sat around the table, and began to discuss the contents of the list.

Xu Jin took out a pen and paper, and asked as he wrote: "First, we need some valuable wooden furniture, such as red sandalwood, huanghuali, etc. Then, those boxes with mechanisms."

Xu Xu added: "Also, in terms of books, we want to collect some ancient books, especially those that have been lost in modern times or are rare. In addition, we can also collect some ancient jades, porcelains and the like. Although these are also available in modern times, real antiques are hard to come by."

Xu Zhun thought for a moment and said, "Oh, by the way, we can also collect some ancient clothing and jewelry, which are very popular in modern times. Especially those with unique features, such as embroidery, silk and the like."

Xu Xu shook his head and said, "These are not necessary, but you can find some jade articles."

As the three discussed, they checked the items that needed to be purchased on the list.

Although the road ahead is unknown, they believe that as long as they unite as one and work together, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and embrace a new life.

The next day, Xu Jin and Xu Zhun asked for leave from Li Wenyuan, and then went to Hongbang Escort Agency and followed the escort team to Youzhou City.

Xu Jin and his friends wanted to find some old furniture made of precious wood, as well as some books with annotations in the pawnshop. No matter what the books were, they wanted to take them back.

Then go to the jade shop to buy some better jade materials.

The two finally arrived at Youzhou City in the afternoon.

They decided to visit "Yunyinzhai" in the east of the city first. There were four pawnshops in Youzhou, and Yunyinzhai was the largest and most reputable one in Youzhou.

As you enter Yunyinzhai, an old and mysterious atmosphere hits you.

The clerk behind the pawn shop saw the customers coming in, looked them over, and then asked, "What do you want to pawn?"

Xu Jin smiled slightly and said, "Chao Feng, my family has just built a new house, but we are still short of some furniture. I heard that you can buy some old furniture in the pawnshop. Do you have any suitable ones?"

Upon hearing this, Chao Feng looked at Xu Jin and Xu Zhun from head to toe with his sharp eyes, then nodded and motioned for them to follow him.

After passing through several winding corridors, Chao Feng led them to a room full of miscellaneous items: "Here are some old furniture, you can pick them out yourself."

The light in the room was dim, but Xu Jin and Xu Zhun's eyes were extremely sharp. They searched carefully in the room that was full of clutter.

Inside the hall, there were all kinds of old things, from antique porcelain to calligraphy and painting scrolls. However, Xu Jin and Xu Zhun were attracted by a table screen made of golden nanmu.

The table screen is about one foot high and is made mainly of golden nanmu wood with fine wood grain and warm color.

However, time has left its marks on it, and there are some damages and cracks on the screen, but even so, it is difficult to conceal its inner luxury and elegance.

The screen is carved with landscape patterns, with towering mountains and shrouded in clouds and mist.

"This table screen is quite old, right?" Xu Jin asked softly.

Chao Feng nodded: "It is indeed quite old. Golden nanmu is hard to come by. Although this table screen is damaged, the wood is still worth some money."

Xu Jin secretly calculated in his heart that golden nanmu wood is extremely precious. Although this table screen is old, it will definitely become a treasure after restoration.

Xu Zhun became interested in a wooden chessboard nearby.

It was a chessboard with 19 lines. The surface was covered with dust and the edges were badly worn, but the lines on the board were still clearly visible.

The chessboard is made of Torreya grandis wood, which is hard and has a deep color, and you can almost smell a faint woody fragrance.

The chessboard is engraved with criss-cross lines, and each square looks so even and delicate.

"Brother, look at this chessboard." Xu Zhun greeted Xu Jin excitedly.

Xu Jin came over, looked at it carefully, and turned to look at Chao Feng: "Chao Feng, do you have any chess pieces here? Jade ones are best."

Chao Feng smiled slightly, as if he was not surprised by this request: "I can't say anything else about this shop, but I do have a large collection of chess pieces."

As he spoke, he turned around and took out an exquisitely carved wooden box from under the counter. He gently opened it, and a pair of palm wood Go boxes came into view. Inside the boxes, green and white jade Go pieces complemented each other. Each one was round and smooth, with a warm touch and a faint luster.

"Good chess." Xu Jin praised sincerely, and had already made up his mind about these three items.

He looked at Chao Feng and asked, "Chao Feng, we are very satisfied with this table screen, chessboard and chess pieces. Could you give us a real price?"

Chao Feng pondered for a moment, a sly look flashed in his eyes: "Although the table screen is damaged, the wood is rare, at least eight hundred taels; the chess pieces are made of jade, the craftsmanship is exquisite, five hundred taels is not too much; as for the chessboard, although it is not jade, it is also a rare good wood, so I will give you three hundred taels. A total of one thousand six hundred taels, what do you think?"