Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

Xu Damao looked at the pattern reflected by the bronze mirror on the wall and was shocked for a moment. He must not underestimate the wisdom of the ancients. This thing had been studied for decades at home and abroad in the past, but no one could figure out how it was formed. It was not until the 1970s that the principle was understood:

It turns out that the back of the bronze mirror of the Western Han Dynasty has inscriptions and patterns. The mirror body is very thin and has a curvature. The front is slightly convex and has a high degree of finish, which can reflect images. The reason why it is called a "translucent mirror" is that when light shines on the surface of the mirror, the pattern on the back of the mirror can be projected onto the wall or screen, forming the same image as the back of the mirror.

This phenomenon is called the "light transmission effect", but the specific cause has always puzzled scientists.

It was not until the 20s that the mystery was finally solved after repeated experiments and research. It turns out that the secret of the light-transmitting mirror lies in its special casting process. When making a bronze mirror, the craftsman would carve patterns on the back of the mirror and polish the surface to make it as smooth as a mirror.

Since the material of the bronze mirror has a certain elasticity, the mirror surface will produce a slight deformation during the polishing process. This deformation forms a subtle optical relationship between the mirror surface and the back of the mirror, thus achieving the light transmission effect.

This discovery not only reveals the superb skills and wisdom of the ancient Chinese people, but also provides important inspiration for modern science and technology. Today, the light-transmitting mirror has become a precious cultural relic, showing the unique charm of ancient Chinese culture.

"I smile triumphantly! I smile triumphantly!"

Xu Damao hummed a tuneless song happily, his face filled with irrepressible excitement. He carefully put away the light-transmitting mirror in his hand, and then picked up another bronze mirror to try it. However, the result was just as he expected, this bronze mirror was not a light-transmitting mirror.

Despite this, Xu Damao was not discouraged. He still held on to a glimmer of hope and picked up the remaining two bronze mirrors, shining a flashlight on them and observing their reflections, but unfortunately, these two bronze mirrors were not light-transmitting either.

In fact, this result was not unexpected to Xu Damao. If he could really find another light-transmitting mirror, it would be a shocking thing. After all, according to his memory of his previous life, there seemed to be only four bronze light-transmitting mirrors from the Western Han Dynasty in the world... and now he could actually own one of them, which was really a rare and precious adventure.

Xu Damao thought to himself: "Hey, I'll keep the mirror well. As for the other bronzes, I can sell them at the ghost market." He knew that although these bronzes were not as valuable as the mirror, they were also antiques with a certain value. As long as he found a suitable buyer, he should be able to exchange them for a considerable fortune. Thinking of this, Xu Damao couldn't help but look forward to his next trip to the ghost market.

Xu Damao made up his mind, and after a snap of his fingers, he disappeared into the wooden house. When he reappeared, he had arrived in the real world. He then took out his bicycle, pushed it back to the road, and excitedly rode towards the bull terrier.

Chopsticks can't drink soup.

You can't eat noodles with a spoon.

Don't force it when things happen.

After the rain comes the sunny day.

Get it calmly,

Lost is also indifferent.

Take gains and losses lightly, let nature take its course and follow your heart!

There is no hurdle that cannot be overcome.

There is no hurdle that cannot be overcome.

When enemies come, we fight them with our generals; when water comes, we block it with earth.

The old sow wants to carry a lamb, so she holds it by her side.

There will always be a road when you reach the mountain, and the road will become wider the further you go.

Ta-da-da-er——!

Sa! It is a pattern that is broad and boundless!

Shoo! It’s a speed that’s far ahead!

Cool! It is a state of mind. There is always a higher level!

Cool! It is a temperament that is popular among thousands!

Boom——!

Xu Damao got a rare treasure, a light mirror, and was very proud of it. He rode his bicycle and hummed the song "Sa". Although he was tone-deaf, the excitement made him completely immersed in it, as if the whole world had become beautiful.

Along the way, Xu Damao felt that the wind was sweet and he was in a particularly good mood. When he passed by the village, he saw the dogs on the roadside and suddenly felt an urge to hug them and give them a kiss... This feeling of joy was like that of a student who had just passed the second and third exams.

At about 3:00 p.m., Xu Damao finally arrived at Niutoudeng. After completing the handover with the village chief, he was arranged to rest in the commune.

"Comrade projectionist, it's not close from the city to our village. You must be exhausted after the journey. Come into the house, warm up your body and have a good rest!" The village chief enthusiastically pulled Xu Damao into the house.

"Okay, thank you, village chief. But I'm very strong, so I'll just go in and take a rest. I plan to walk around the village later and collect some things to sell back in the city to earn some pocket money." Xu Damao replied with a smile, then followed the village chief into the house, and at the same time took out a big front door and handed it to the village chief.

"Hehe, I can see that you are quite strong, brother! I wonder what you are going to collect in the village? Do you need my help?"

The village chief was not polite and took the Daqianmen and put it directly in his mouth. He reached out and patted Xu Damao's arm, feeling Xu Damao's strong muscles, and said in admiration.

"I can collect some local specialties, old items, antiques, etc. I can go and find the villagers to collect them myself. You are the village chief. If you follow me, I am afraid that the villagers will be worried."

Xu Damao quickly waved his hand to reject the village chief's kindness.

"Haha, that's right. Then go by yourself. Be careful of the dogs, Comrade Projectionist. After all, you don't come here often. Those dogs don't know you. Don't rashly enter someone else's yard without the owner of the house present."

The village chief gave a kind reminder.

"I know!"

After smoking a cigarette, Xu Damao pushed his bicycle out of the commune and went straight into the village.

"Buy it at a high price--an old item--I'm going to buy it!"

He shouted at the top of his voice, seeming to find it very funny.

After shouting at the entrance of the alley, Xu Damao pushed the cart into the alley.

This shout attracted several families to open their doors to check. They saw Xu Damao pushing a double-basket bicycle towards them and asked if he was a peddler.

After receiving a negative answer, he shook his head and closed the door.

When he reached the entrance of the alley, Xu Damao had already walked from the west end of the village to the east end, but he found nothing.

"Squeak!"

The sound of the courtyard door opening was heard.

"You collect old things, do you want to sell anything?"

Just as Xu Damao was about to change to another alley and try again, a pleasant voice sounded behind him.

"This deal is here!"

Xu Damao was delighted and immediately turned around, deliberately making a cool pose.