Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

Xu Damao pulled out a portion of the measuring tape and began to explain the measurements on it to the somewhat nervous Li Xiaofeng.

"Look, there are numbers on both sides of this tape measure. The grids on this side are smaller. One grid is one centimeter, ten centimeters is one decimeter, and ten decimeters is one meter. We are mainly using this side to measure now."

As Xu Damao spoke, he turned the tape measure over and continued explaining.

"The grid on this side is bigger. Look, isn't the length of this grid much longer than the other side?"

"This grid is one inch long, ten inches is one foot, and three feet is one meter."

Xu Damao explained patiently, and Li Xiaofeng was also attracted by Xu Damao's explanation. Her previous nervousness calmed down, and she began to take an interest in this tape measure.

"This thing can not only measure the size of clothes, but also tables and chairs."

"Look at this square table, the length is 1.2 meters, and if you measure this side, it is still 1.2 meters, which shows that the craftsman who made this table at that time was extremely attentive."

"And look at the dragon pattern, the horseshoe legs, and the hunchback tent. The veins start from the legs of the table. They are soft and curved. There is also the wheat ear pattern..."

Xu Damao suddenly stopped talking, threw the tape measure on the ground beside him, and began to observe the table carefully. The more he looked at it, the more surprised his face became.

"Brother, didn't you say you wanted to measure my size? Why did you suddenly turn the table over?"

Li Xiaofeng watched from the side for a while and felt very strange. He didn't know why this big brother suddenly became so interested in this table and looked at it from top to bottom and left to right.

"Xiao Feng, where did this Zen... this table come from?"

"I don't know. It's been in this room since we moved in. It doesn't have any other special features except that it's quite strong and hard."

"Brother, do you like this table? Today you bought my goods worth ten dollars, so I decided to give you this table!"

After such a long period of contact, Xiaofeng started to be playful towards this handsome older brother.

"You are so generous, but since you are so generous, I have to tell you the truth. This thing is a treasure, very precious."

Xu Damao told Xiaofeng the truth, which was somewhat rare.

"It's just a table, made of wood. How can it be so precious? Is it more expensive than these ten dollars?"

"It's much more valuable than that ten dollars. Ten dollars can't even buy this table leg!"

"seriously?"

"Brother won't lie to you. I don't have that much money on me, otherwise I would definitely buy this table!"

Xu Damao looked at the table and liked it more and more. Although he was fond of collecting in his previous life, it was difficult for him to collect items of such high value. The main reason was that the prices were too high and he could not afford it!

"Then tell me what is so precious about this table."

Xiaofeng smiled playfully at Xu Damao, and her innocent look made Xu Damao's heart skip a beat.

"Oh shit! My old habit comes back. I fall in love with every girl I see. It turns out that men are all-loving! This innocent and naive Xiao Feng is even more attractive than those pretty girls in the bar in my previous life!"

Xu Damao roared in his heart, but he slowly explained to Lu Xiaofeng the origin of this table.

"The Qing Dynasty knows, right?"

"Yes, it was the pigtail dynasty decades ago. In fact, there are still some elderly people in some villages who still have pigtails!"

"This table is a treasure from the early Qing Dynasty. It is not called a table, but a Zen stool. Only wealthy families can own it."

"But I still have wooden furniture from the Qing Dynasty at home, and many people in the village also have furniture from the Qing Dynasty at home."

"Oh, really? I'd like to take a closer look."

"Then come with me."

"Wait a moment, let me first tell you why this Zen stool is so precious. It is from the early Qing Dynasty, but the more important point is the material of this Zen stool."

Xu Damao's face was very serious, just like an old-fashioned classroom.

However, Xiao Feng didn't feel anything and looked disapproving.

"What material? Isn't it just wood?"

"Yes, it's wood. This is a Huanghuali Zen stool. This entire Zen stool is made entirely of Huanghuali!"

"Look at this tabletop. It's so big. It would take the sea cucumber at least 700 to 800 years to grow to this size!"

When Xu Damao reached this point, his voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"Huanghuali? Is it made of pear wood?"

Xiaofeng tilted her head and said something with a puzzled look on her face that made Xu Damao laugh and cry.

"Well, I shouldn't tell you so much. You just need to know that this thing is very precious and worth a lot of money."

Xu Damao felt somewhat helpless, as the explanation just now was really like talking to a deaf person.

"Oh, I see, but it's just a table. How expensive can it be?"

"I can see that you like this table very much, so I will sell it to you!"

"I really like this Zen stool, but I don't have that much money on me, and I don't want to cheat you."

Xu Damao spread his hands, looking helpless.

"Then you can take it away first, big brother. Next time you come, just give me the money for this table!"

Xiaofeng was very generous and looked at Xu Damao with eyes full of trust.

"Why do you believe me so much?"

Xu Damao also noticed the problem at this time, Xiaofeng trusted him very much.

"These mushrooms are everywhere. They don't require much effort to collect. If you can buy them for ten dollars, I will definitely trust you."

Xiaofeng waved the ten-yuan bill in her hand with a smile, and her two beautiful eyes turned into two cute little crescents.

"Okay, I'll take this Zen stool. Next time you come, I'll give you the money and bring you some nice clothes."

Xu Damao felt a little touched. It felt so damn good to be trusted!

What’s more important is to be trusted by such a beautiful and lovely girl.

"Then you can't lie to me."

"I'm definitely not lying to you, but we also have tasks in our factory. I may not be sent to any particular place. It may be as short as ten days or as long as half a month. Anyway, I will come back within a month."

Xu Damao solemnly promised Xiaofeng.

"Also, I have a few live fish under this basket. Go get a big basin, fill it with water, and put them in there first. If you want to eat them, just take one out and eat it!"

After Xu Damao said this, he turned around and walked towards his bicycle, preparing to get a few big grass carp for Xiaofeng.

"Hey, hey! Big brother, I can't afford your grass carp!"