Chapter 117 Preparation for Engagement

Baoshahou carefully observed the set of Eight Immortals table furniture, and also judged that it was antique furniture from the Ming Dynasty. He said with emotion: "Boy, the waves in the Yangtze River push back the waves in front, and the waves in front hit the beach to death. You took out everything in my stomach.

It’s empty, I have nothing left to teach you, you are no longer a teacher!”

Bai Zirui said flatteringly: "Master, you have eaten more salt than I have walked. I am far behind you, and I still need to learn more from you."

After hearing what he said, Bao Pohou felt very happy, thinking that he finally met a disciple with good character, who would not arrogantly raise his tail to the sky just because of a few words of praise from others.

Baoshahou sighed with emotion and calmed down, then saw a small box that Bai Zirui had been holding in his hand. He asked doubtfully: "Boy, what kind of treasure is that in your hand? Bring it to me."

Bai Zirui explained: "Master, this small incense burner was collected from Landlord Liu's house. Two days ago was his father's memorial day. I happened to see a small incense burner dug out from their house to burn incense and worship his father.

I suspect that this is an authentic piece among the three thousand Xuande furnaces cast in the third year of Xuande. I am planning to ask Master to help me palm my eyes after I return to the city."

As he spoke, he opened the small box to reveal the palm-sized Xuande stove. After hearing what he said, Broken House asked in disbelief: "A genuine Xuande stove? Boy, have you seen it clearly?"

Bai Zirui said respectfully: "I still have little experience, so I would like to ask Master to help me."

Baopaihou picked up the Xuande furnace from the small box and observed it carefully. He first looked at the Xuande furnace's appearance, shape, and casting techniques. He observed its shape, named it, and then looked at whether the copper on the bottom was fine. He knocked on the furnace body and listened.

Listen to its sound, observe the bottom and other aspects.

After reading it, he put the Xuande stove back into the small box and said with regret: "You are so lucky when you come to the countryside. You can even encounter such an orphan Xuande stove, which is rarely handed down. I hope you can meet it."

You collect it well and don't let it drift abroad. This is the wealth left to us by our ancestors."

Bai Zirui said solemnly: "Master, please rest assured that I will never let national treasures wander abroad. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will buy back those national treasures that have been scattered abroad, so that future generations will have the opportunity to see our splendid China."

A treasure of civilization!”

After listening to Bai Zirui's words, Shapohou felt very happy. It seemed that his apprentice had made a mistake. After a hundred years, he could pass all the antiques to him and let them take care of his daughter to ensure that she would have enough food and clothing.

After the car entered the city, Bai Zirui sat in the passenger seat and gave directions to the driver. He drove the truck to the door of the house he rented not far from the courtyard. He happened to meet He Yuzhu and his apprentices who were passing by after get off work, so he asked them for help. Unload all furniture into the house.

When He Yuzhu and the others were unloading the furniture, Bai Zirui asked the broken man to watch and point out some precautions. Bai Zirui went to a nearby state-owned store and bought a Peony cigarette and an Arctic Ocean soda.

After unloading the furniture, Bai Zirui opened the Peony cigarettes he bought and gave each of He Yuzhu's apprentices who knew how to smoke a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of Arctic soda. When settling the freight charges with the driver, he gave him two packs of cigarettes. The driver said that in the future

He is always available when using the car.

After finishing their work, He Yuzhu's disciples all left. After Bai Zirui locked the door, he said with a smile: "Master, I made you make a wasted trip to Mengjia Village today. I'll treat you to a drink to apologize."

Bao Pohou smiled and scolded: "You should apologize to me properly. The baby I have been eyeing for many years has his beard cut off by you, a little brat. I'm really pissed off."

He Yuzhu asked curiously: "Uncle Hou, the treasure you are talking about is not the tattered furniture we unloaded just now, is it? In my opinion, it can be chopped up and used as firewood. Where can the treasure be left?"

Bai Zirui explained patiently: "Brother, these are furniture from the Ming Dynasty. They have a history of hundreds of years. It is sad to see any damage to them. You even want to chop them up and use them as firewood."

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Bao Pohou said: "Silly Zhu, he who doesn't know is not guilty. As long as you know that these are the treasures left to us by our ancestors, you will be doing a great service by helping Zi Rui protect them."

After hearing what Shapohou said, He Yuzhu vowed: "Uncle Hou, don't worry! I will help Zi Rui take care of these treasures."

After the three of them finished chatting about this topic, Bai Zirui returned to the courtyard, got on his bicycle and carried the junk, and then the three of them headed to the tavern together.

Xu Jingli, who was helping to work in the tavern, saw the three people coming, and came over with great joy. She said to Bai Zirui in a somewhat resentful tone: "Zirui, what are you busy with during your break today? You didn't come to see me either?"

Bai Zirui took her little hand and said apologetically: "Sister Jingli, I went to the countryside today, so I don't have time to accompany you."

Shaozhu said jokingly: "Yo... yo! The young couple are so affectionate with each other, they are really envious of others. Shazhu and I should avoid it?"

Xu Jingli stamped her feet shyly and said, "Uncle Hou, you know how to make fun of others." After saying that, she ran away shyly.

The three of them entered the tavern and sat down at a table. He Yuzhu asked, "Zirui, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Do you think it would be better to pick an auspicious day for you and Jingli to get married?"

Bai Zirui said with a frown: "Brother, I also want to get engaged to Sister Jingli as soon as possible, but I am suffering from the fact that I don't have a token of love." When he spoke, he glanced at the rags aside.

After seeing his gaze, Bao Pohou said with a smile on his face, "You brat, you know how to take advantage of Master's treasures."

Bai Zirui said with a smile on his face: "Master, you have so many treasures! You will definitely be able to find a suitable love token for your apprentice to get engaged."

Baolanhou said with a smile: "You brat, don't put your hat on me. The things have been prepared for you a long time ago. Pick them up from my place tomorrow. I'm still waiting to drink my wife's tea!"

Bai Zirui said happily: "Thank you, Master, you will soon be able to drink the wife-in-law tea that Sister Jingli poured for you."

The three of them parted a little drunk after drinking. As soon as Bai Zirui went to work the next day, he rode a tricycle to the shabby residence. The shabby house looked at him and said with a smile: "You stinky boy is thinking about my baby.

I've come here to ask for it a long time ago, why don't you usually come so diligently?"

Bai Zirui smiled shyly and said, "Hey! Master, isn't this a lifelong matter for me? Didn't you say yesterday that you wanted to drink your wife's tea early?"

Po Pohou said angrily: "You kid, I really owed you something in my last life, and now you're here to collect debt from me."

He pushed the two prepared brocade boxes in front of him in front of Bai Zirui and said, "Let's take a look! Get out of here after taking the things."

Bai Zirui opened one of the brocade boxes and saw a jade pendant inside the brocade box. The pendant was oval in shape and engraved with exquisite patterns. Bai Zirui could see at a glance that the dragon and phoenix carved on it were auspicious.

One half is carved with a dragon, and the other half is carved with a phoenix. The two divide the whole pendant into two parts like yin and yang Tai Chi, and fit together perfectly.
Chapter completed!