crazy smart

012: Young and old, "Sir, how can I help you?"

A waiter who was in good shape approached Lin Li very politely and asked with a professional smile.

Lin Li shook his head and replied, "No, I would like to ask if there are any mid-to-low-end wines that are relatively mellow in taste and not so strong in alcohol?"

The waiter knew that Lin Li, who was dressed simply, couldn't afford famous wines. He just wanted to remind him because he had been shopping here for too long.So when faced with Lin Li's clothes, she answered very casually.

Lin Li knew that he couldn't find any clues from these snobbish waiters, and could only rely on his own identification skills.

After dismissing the waiter, Lin Li continued to search.

This is the most famous supermarket nearby, and there are many famous brands of wine here.It's a pity that Lin Li walked around the neighborhood for a few times but found nothing to be proud of, and instead aroused the vigilance of the waiters.

Although the Lin family got a small sum of money to improve their lives a little, Lin Tiancheng didn't think about himself and still drank his low-grade rice wine.

Lin Li, who saw everything in his eyes, naturally served his father and went to battle in person.

Of course, he came here to buy wine not only for his father, but also for his mp.After all, low-grade rice wine supplements too little mp and increases drunkenness, so it is not suitable for continuous use. Lin Li must find a good wine that is not very expensive and not easy to get drunk.

"Ding, the appraisal result: Moutai, an expensive famous wine, every sip can instantly increase MP by 6 points and intoxication by 4%. However, the price of the wine is very expensive, and it will be a heavy burden on the player's economy. It is not recommended to buy it."

Originally, Lin Li wanted to grit his teeth and buy it, but after seeing the price and reviews, he flinched instantly.

In desperation, Lin Li had no choice but to turn around and choose a famous local wine that can instantly restore 5 points of MP per sip, and the price is less than one hundred yuan.In view of the fact that it has been upgraded to level 2 and has 2 storage spaces, Lin Li boldly bought 5 bottles and spent all the little money he had just obtained.

"The whole net worth is only 758 yuan."

Lin Li cleaned out his wallet with a bitter smile.

Now that his little secret was discovered, Lin Li also felt that there was no need to hide it, so he simply took out all his property and prepared to start a career.It's a pity that his money is so little that he can't even afford a bottle of Moutai, which severely dampens his enthusiasm.

If it wasn't for the thought that he could go to the Antique Street to find opportunities, otherwise Lin Li would want to go back to read and improve his proficiency in reading and writing.

After packing everything, Lin Li turned and went to take the bus.

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"Ding, the appraisal result: low-quality modern antique porcelain can be detected by a treasure appraiser with a little vision, and it is not recommended to collect it."

"Ding, the appraisal result: the color porcelain of the Republic of China with low artistic value can be distinguished by an expert appraiser with a little vision, and has a slight collection value."

"Ding, the appraisal result: Modern enamel colored porcelain with excellent imitation technology requires considerable vision to identify it, and it has a slight collection value."

In addition to being disappointed, Lin Li stopped helplessly, sat on a stone bench beside him, and stared blankly at the increasingly bustling antique street in front of him.

Long thought.

Lin Li finally said: "Antique Street is getting more and more lively, but things are getting more and more complicated, and more and more people come here to fish in troubled waters. Hey, even experts can't avoid it. If things go on like this, who would dare to buy here?" What about things?"

"valid reason!"

An old man who looked very energetic came out suddenly.

Faced with Lin Li's astonishment, the old man said: "Young man, don't be surprised. I am the original resident here and know that you are the stall owner here."

Lin Li had a vague impression of this old man. It seemed that he often wandered around the antique street, and many people called him Old Ma.

Ma Lao asked again: "Young man, if you don't set up a street stall now, are you picking up leaks like others?"

Lin Li nodded awkwardly.

Ma Lao also sat down on the stone bench and asked while fanning the cool air: "How is it? Is it difficult? The old man has been wandering here for nearly ten years, and he only picked up leaks a dozen times. It's not easy. .”

Lin Li replied with a smile: "Mr. Ma, I bought nine Guangxu Tongbao with 200 yuan."

Old Ma choked for a moment.

Lin Liben wanted to take out the Qing Qianlong blue and white plate, but he remembered that the money was not visible, so he just let it go.

Ma Lao is also a straightforward person, immediately took out a small Jade Buddha from his pocket, and asked: "Young man, since you are so confident in your identification skills, let's evaluate the old man's Jade Guanyin."

"This is Emerald Maitreya."

Lin Li could tell the texture at a glance, without even using identification.

Jadeite is also jade, because its hardness is slightly harder than the jade seen in daily life, so it is classified as jadeite.However, China does not produce jadeite, all of which need to be imported; moreover, jadeite has many colors, is more vivid and clear, and conforms to modern aesthetics, so it is more precious in terms of market price.

Seeing Ma Lao nodding, Lin Li continued to analyze: "As the so-called men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha, I believe this jade Guanyin is not Ma Lao's own, it should be given as a gift or something."

Ma Lao readily admitted: "That's right, this emerald Maitreya is something the old man just took down, and everyone gave it to the little granddaughter at home."

Men wearing Guanyin and women wearing Buddha are a kind of folk prayer and a folk custom.

Men wear Avalokitesvara mainly because in the past, those who were in business and took exams were all men. After Avalokitesvara, the man's state of mind can be softened, and unnecessary conflicts and contradictions can be avoided.

The "Buddha" in Nvdai Buddha does not refer to Buddha Sakyamuni, but Maitreya Bodhisattva, and it is a statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva with a big belly.Because the ancients believed that women are more narrow-minded, and the shape of Maitreya Bodhisattva with a big belly looks like a smiling face with a big belly, implying happiness and measure, so female Dai Buddha hopes that women can be more calm and open-minded.

The analysis that follows is a little trickier.

Although Lin Li is no stranger to various carvers, his research on jadeite is not very deep.However, he was not helpless, so he simply threw a few identification techniques and finally got detailed information.

After sorting out the information, Lin Li made an in-depth analysis slowly: "First of all, the craftsmanship of this jadeite Maitreya is not very good. The knife technique is too rigid and deliberate, and it can't carve the happy charm of Maitreya Bodhisattva with a big belly. It looks very funny at first glance. Awkward."

Ma Lao's eyes sparkled when he heard that, but he didn't interrupt, and listened to Lin Li's analysis quietly.

Lin Li continued: "Secondly, the texture of this jadeite Maitreya is not very good, the water head is not enough, and the color is not bright, these are its fatal flaws. If I guess correctly, it should be made of some inferior materials, or even horns. Carved from scraps."

Applause.

Old Ma couldn't help admiring: "Awesome, the old man has never met a young man as powerful as you. Young man, what's your name, do you have a business card?"

Lin Li replied embarrassingly: "Mr. Ma, my name is Lin Li. There are so many masters here in Antique Street, I'm just an insignificant little character, and I live a life that doesn't know what to do next. Where do I have a business card?"

"such a pity!"

Ma Lao sighed, then reported the group number to Lin Li, and said: "Xiao Li, this is the number of the old man. If you encounter any problems in doing business here in the future, you can call the old man. Although the old man is not the administrator here, how many It’s still kind of thin.”

"Thank you Ma Lao!"

Lin Li memorized the number with relief, and felt that he should buy a mobile phone so that he could keep in touch if something happened.

Afterwards, Mr. Ma chatted with Lin Li for a long time, from antiques to collections, from collections to art, from art to life, the topics became more and more extensive, and the time gradually passed.

It was dark all the time.

The two young and old, who were at least 40 years apart in age, bid farewell.