Chapter 434 I met an expert

Speaking of which, this bracelet has quite a history.

This bracelet was originally made of eighteen Buddhist beads, which Chen Zhengqian picked up in the sarcophagus when he traveled to Danxia Mountain.

Chen Zhengqian gave it to his mother, but his mother said it was too troublesome, so he didn't want it, so he changed the eighteen beads into twelve, and put them on his hands.

It is a bit mysterious to say that these Buddhist beads are stained with the breath of eminent monks and have spirituality. Carrying them can make people calm and help cultivate the body and mind.

But it is true as the old man said, because it has not been maintained for a long time, and it is all maintained by the aura and Buddha nature, so the appearance is far less beautiful than those ordinary bracelets that are often dribbled.

Speaking of it, the authentic small-leaf red sandalwood beads should be orange-red in color, smooth and clear in surface, smooth in texture, beautiful in overall appearance, and feel good to the touch.

After wearing for more than a week, the color of sandalwood beads will gradually become deep and introverted, and the surface will reveal traces of use.After about a month, the color is basically finalized, the surface is smooth and moist, with an amber texture, which is what people often call "patina".However, fake and shoddy products will gradually turn black after wearing for a long time, and the color is not obvious and has no texture.

The one in Chen Zhengqian's hand has only been worn for two days, so naturally it has not formed a beautiful patina, so the old man is not wrong.

"Master, do you understand this?" Chen Zhengqian asked with a smile, but he didn't really care much about it.

People with some discernment may be able to tell that this is small-leaf red sandalwood, but true experts are rare, and there are a lot of fake small-leaf red sandalwood on the market.

The old man became interested, so he said: "When I was young, I was an apprentice to the shopkeeper in the biggest antique shop in our area. The shopkeeper's skills, let alone perfect, I still learned seven or eight points. If it wasn’t for the movement later on, everyone would have gone to the countryside to become educated youths, maybe I would still be able to take over the position of shopkeeper.”

Speaking of the old things, the old man looked sad, the past is unbearable.

Chen Zhengqian responded with a smile: "It's all over, and now everyone's life is much better than before."

This old man is really interesting, Chen Zhengqian is bored driving, and he doesn't mind listening to him talk.

The uncle continued: "I came back later and found another job in the city. I only dabbled in antiques occasionally and didn't pay too much attention to them. After all, in those days, you know, the market hadn't opened yet, so everyone was cautious. , for fear of being branded as speculators."

Chen Zhengqian nodded, of course he understood. Although he was not a person who lived in that era, he still understood something through some film and television materials.

"After the reform and opening up, the shops gradually recovered, but they didn't have the money to play. That era was not as easy as it is now. What's more heartbreaking is that in that era, too many things flowed abroad. , Now I can’t find it even if I try to find it. Although I am no longer engaged in the antique business, I still go to see it often, and I have seen a lot, so I know more than ordinary people.”

The old man didn't boast, his tone was flat, and he couldn't help smiling when he talked about the past.

Chen Zhengqian felt that this old man must be a powerful expert.

Isn’t it always written like this in novels, the protagonist goes out and picks up an old man dressed in rags and comes back, and then the old man bows to the protagonist, showing his magical skills, and supporting the protagonist.

But just think about it, this kind of thing is unlikely to fall on me.

Chen Zhengqian asked, "What's your name, sir?"

The old man chuckled: "My surname is Yu, you can call me Old Man Yu, everyone calls me that. My youngest son works here, so I will take my wife and I here to take care of the elderly, and just help take care of my grandson by the way."

Chen Zhengqian nodded. This is in line with the family situation of ordinary people. Many people who have worked in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou for many years finally settled down here to have children, and they took their parents over to support them.

"Thank you, little brother, if it weren't for the money you helped give me today, I'm afraid I, an old bone, would have to stay there to help others wash dishes." Old man Yu said cheerfully.

Chen Zhengqian blushed: "Old Yu, don't keep thinking about the ten yuan, it's nothing to say, it's just a little effort."

I didn't even care about it, but the old man Yu kept mentioning it, and Chen Zhengqian felt uncomfortable.

Old man Yu stared at him: "It's a small thing for you, but it's a big thing for me, otherwise I'll lose my old face."

Chen Zhengqian was speechless.

The car stopped at Wanhui Court.

The old man Yu got out of the car, pointed to a place not far away where several old people were sitting, and said to Chen Zhengqian: "Here, my house is right here, and I usually stay here, playing chess and cards with other old men and the like." Yes, it's very leisurely. By the way, you just wait."

Before Chen Zhengqian could say anything, he walked to a place not far away surrounded by a group of old people, and patted one of them, who was wearing a checkered shirt: "Old Zhao, lend me 10 yuan first."

"What?" Lao Zhao looked at him in surprise.

Old man Yu said anxiously: "Stop talking nonsense, lend me the loan first, I'm waiting for you." He was afraid that Chen Zhengqian would run away.

After getting ten yuan, he hurried over and handed it to Chen Zhengqian.

"Old Yu, I really don't need it!" Chen Zhengqian smiled wryly, was he short of the ten dollars?
The old man Yu forced it forward: "Take it, I never owe anyone anything." Seeing the old man's stubborn temper, there is no one else.

Chen Zhengqian had no choice but to accept it. Remembering that Old Yu said that he was quite knowledgeable about antiques, he asked, "Old Yu, do you still know how to read antiques now?"

Speaking of this, the old man had a look of color on his face: "Of course I can still see it. I'm not dead yet. I have also been to the antique city in Xiguan, Guangdong Province. I know who is capable and who is not. I'm not afraid to tell you You said, except for a few people, I really don't think the others are so powerful."

What do you mean by saying that you are awesome?

Chen Zhengqian thought about it, and asked, "Then Mr. Yu, are you free recently?"

"Why, what's the matter?" Old man Yu asked in surprise.

Chen Zhengqian said with a smile: "Didn't you say that you are a master of antiques? I happen to have two old items in my house, and I want to bring them for your attention."

The main reason is that he thinks this old man has a good personality, and Chen Zhengqian doesn't mind asking him for help to look at the objects in his house.Anyway, there are so many, so you can bring any two of them when the time comes.

Besides, just take a look, it's time to communicate with each other.

"Okay, I'm free anytime, just come and find me, just ask anyone and you'll know where I live." Old man Yu was very happy, as it was rare for someone to ask him for an appraisal.

Chen Zhengqian smiled and said, "Well, I'll come over in the afternoon, as long as you don't find me annoying."

Take the packed snacks home.

Of course Qi Xiaoyu was full of joy, but Qi Weiwei's tone was a bit complaining, she wished she could break one dollar into two and spend it.Although Chen Zhengqian didn't spend much money, every time he spent money, he was extravagant. She didn't see it, but she couldn't help complaining.

Chen Zhengqian didn't mind her nagging, instead he smiled. Looking at this irritating smile, she immediately stopped talking.It's all in vain.

In the afternoon, Chen Zhengqian really came to look for old man Yu.

I happened to see Old Man Yu playing chess with others.

Seeing Chen Zhengqian coming, he was pleasantly surprised and said, "Are you really here?"

He thought that Chen Zhengqian was just playing him off, after all, young people nowadays are not very interested in antiques, most of them are idiots who want to make a fortune by making a fortune.

Chen Zhengqian was carrying a black backpack, and said with a smile: "Of course, I agreed."

"Old man Yu, hurry up!" the opponent urged.

"Why are you urging me? You haven't seen me talking to anyone?" Old Man Yu blew his beard and stared.

He immediately used the chess to kill the opponent. Chen Zhengqian was surprised when he watched from the side. He didn't expect that the old man was very good at chess.

Old man Yu, who won the chess game, was in a good mood, waved to Chen Zhengqian and said, "Come on, follow me!" He took the lead to walk into the community.

Chen Zhengqian hurriedly followed.

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