Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

"Especially that sister Wang Sanmei. She doesn't have a very good reputation in the village. I'm worried that you, comrade projectionist, will be gossiped about behind your back because of this. Hahaha!" After saying that, the village chief gave a few dry laughs.

Xu Damao didn't care about what the village chief said. He responded casually: "Hey, village chief, how much does it have to do with me if someone has a good reputation?"

"I just went to her house to collect some old things. I didn't plan to stay there. If a person always lives in the gossip of others, how tiring it would be!"

In fact, Xu Damao secretly thought that Wang Sanmei had a bad reputation and was probably a widow. After all, in this village, people always talked a lot about widows.

"Comrade projectionist, what you said is absolutely right! Then I will not bother you with your projection work any more. I'll go ahead now. If you need any assistance later, just call me." The village chief was polite with a smile on his face, then he turned around without hesitation and left the scene with big strides.

After Xu Damao finished watching the movie with full concentration, his eyes slowly swept over the villagers who were gradually dispersing.

Some of them were carrying small stools, while others were holding small stools. Their figures gradually moved away and finally disappeared into the night.

He stretched his body deeply, as if to drive away all the fatigue in his body, and then began to pack up the projection equipment in an orderly manner.

When everything was ready, Xu Damao dragged his slightly heavy steps to the room specially prepared for him by the village chief.

I gently pushed the door open and lit the lantern. The dim light fell on the ground, forming patches of mottled light and shadows.

Xu Damao walked in, picked up a small cloth package from his side, then walked straight to the bed and sat down.

Carefully opening the cloth package, he revealed a rhino horn comb that he had just collected.

This rhino horn comb is a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship, with two lifelike phoenix birds flapping their wings, carefully carved on both sides.

The delicate craftsmanship makes each feather of the phoenix clearly visible, as if it is really about to soar into the sky.

The entire comb is not only stunningly beautiful and exquisite, but also exudes an indescribable sense of luxury and majesty.

Xu Damao stared at the rhino horn comb in his hand, thinking to himself: A treasure like this must have come from the imperial palace during the Qing Dynasty.

And according to his speculation, this was most likely a beloved item used by a noble concubine or even a queen!

After all, in the strict hierarchical court environment at that time, people of lower rank would probably not be qualified to enjoy such a luxurious comb.

Thinking back to what he had learned in his previous life, once these rare items from the palace appeared at an auction house, their starting prices would often be as high as one million.

Xu Damao knew very well that this thing could not be sold for money, so it would be better to keep it for Lou Xiaoe in the future so that she could use this rhino horn to comb her hair.

Thinking of this, Xu Damao couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, and a smile appeared on his face.

But I can't just stand by and watch this precious thing being fiddled with by Lou Xiao'e. What if she accidentally breaks it, or gives it to someone else? Wouldn't that be a huge loss!

So no matter what, I have to explain to her the true value of this thing.

The next morning, just as the sky in the east was beginning to turn pale, Xu Damao slowly woke up from his sleep.

He stretched himself, then quickly got out of bed, washed up quickly, and went to the yard.

I drew a basin of ice-cold well water, scooped up the water with both hands and splashed it on my face. Immediately, a cool feeling spread throughout my body, making me feel refreshed.

Then he skillfully put on thick gloves and a woolen hat, wrapped himself tightly, and then pushed the bicycle, ready to go to Wang Sanmei's house.

However, when he just stepped out of the door, he was surprised to find Wang Ling standing not far from the door, waiting quietly.

"Hey, Sister Wang Ling, why are you here so early? Where is your sister?" Xu Damao asked curiously.

Hearing Xu Damao's question, Wang Ling couldn't help but smile and replied softly: "My sister hurried to the town before dawn, and dragged me out of the warm bed."

In fact, she did not tell Xu Damao the truth - the reason why her sister went out so early was because she was worried that Xu Damao would sneak away early in the morning, so she specifically asked her to wait here in advance.

"Oh, I see. In that case, shall we set off quickly?"

As Xu Damao spoke, he gently patted the back seat of the bicycle, motioning for Wang Ling to sit on it.

"Okay!" Wang Ling responded readily without any hesitation and climbed onto the back seat of the bicycle swiftly.

"Brother Damao, my sister said that if we leave the village, we must go to the town to find her."

It was the young and lively voice of Wang Ling, who had two pigtails and a bright smile on her face.

Hearing this, Xu Damao nodded without hesitation and agreed: "Okay, no problem."

He thought to himself that based on past experience, this Wang Sanmei must have prepared another roast chicken for him to take away.

When he thought of this, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The two of them were silent along the way, and soon arrived at the bustling town. Xu Damao walked towards the familiar restaurant with a familiar look, and before he entered the door, he saw Wang Sanmei busy in the roast chicken shop from a distance.

At this time, Wang Sanmei was wearing a white apron, her hair was casually tied behind her head, and there were a few crystal beads of sweat hanging on her forehead.

She skillfully prepared the tempting roast chickens one by one. When her eyes fell on Xu Damao and her sister at the door, a smile immediately appeared on her face.

He quickly put down the work in his hands, walked quickly to the counter, took out a roast chicken wrapped in yellow straw paper, and handed it to Xu Damao with a smile: "Brother Damao, you are here. Here, this roast chicken has been prepared for you a long time ago! Also, breakfast will be ready soon. You two should sit for a while and eat before leaving."

Xu Damao stretched out his hands to take the roast chicken, saying, "Haha, thank you very much, Third Sister. I have to say that your roast chicken is really good. I shamelessly accepted it!"

Sister Wang San turned to look at her sister Wang Ling who was standing beside her, and asked with concern: "Wang Ling, did you take all the money that your sister gave you last night? The city is not like our village. You have to spend money to do anything."

Wang Ling nodded obediently and replied, "Sister, I have it with me."