Jianbao life

Chapter 986 Departure for Treasure Hunting
After talking about the texture of gourds, Chu Chen talked about the other two factors that determine the quality of pyrographic gourds, the technique of pyrography and the composition and content of pyrography.In these two aspects, Wang Ruyang's pyrography gourd is also very good.

After hearing Chu Chen's explanation, Wang Ruyang was quite happy, and Zhou Wenping asked with a smile beside him, "Old Wang, when did you like twisting gourds with your hands?"

Wang Ruyang said with a smile: "I was also influenced by my father-in-law. Some time ago he saw a friend playing with twisted gourds, and he bought a few to play with. Since then, he got out of control and let me play too. But you also know me I have always liked painting and calligraphy, but I don’t know anything about Nian Gourd, so I never bought it.”

"I happened to see this gourd at a small stall when I came over after watching the excitement just now. I thought it was good and the price was cheap, so I bought it. I didn't expect to be affirmed by you, Teacher Chu. What a surprise!"

In fact, the reason why Wang Ruyang bought this pyrography gourd was not only that it looked pleasing to the eye, but also because every time he went back to his old man, the old man would always ask him if he bought a hand twisted gourd. , This made him a little impatient, so he simply bought a top-up, but he did not expect to be affirmed by Chu Chen, which surprised him very much.

Many people's love for antiques starts when they get a good collection. At this time, Wang Ruyang is like this, and he likes to follow the fate. It should be a good choice to collect hand twisted gourds.

So, Wang Ruyang asked again: "Mr. Chu, if it is an ordinary hand-twisted gourd, how should I choose?"

Chu Chen replied with a smile: "The biggest feature of hand-twisted gourds is "smallness". Of course, the smaller the better. Generally, hand-twisted gourds are less than 8 centimeters, and most of them are 4-6 centimeters high. The size is 3 to 5 centimeters. Of course, the size of the head is best to fit in the palm of your hand, and it is better to hold it comfortably.”

"In addition, holding a beautiful and small gourd in your hand will make you feel happy first. Therefore, when choosing a hand-twisted gourd, you should carefully observe the overall appearance of the gourd in addition to the size. This is why you need to choose a pyrographic gourd. It's almost there, and you have to pay attention to see if there are any scratches or the like, and the skin must be completely dry."

"Hand-twisted gourds are not expensive, but they cost at least a few dollars apiece. Nowadays, even the dishes are being cheated, let alone hand-twisted gourds. Therefore, there is another point to pay special attention to. Some gourds with too white skin may be The potion has been soaked, so you must keep your eyes open when buying."

Speaking of this, Chu Chen pointed to Wang Ruyang's gourd and said, "Actually, there is one thing that is very pity about your gourd."

"Which point?" Wang Ruyang asked quickly.

"The biggest difference between the hand-twist gourd and the songworm gourd is that it is born with a 'leader'. The dragon head I mean is the vine on the top of the gourd. To judge the quality of a gourd, you must first have a good leader."

Chu Chen said: "Gourds are naturally formed. The unique shape and growing vines create a lifelike and interesting taste. Therefore, when choosing hand-twisted gourds, you must have a faucet, otherwise the value of the gourd will be greatly reduced. Like this one of yours. , there should have been a dragon head before, but I don’t know why it was cut off, and this can be seen from the traces.”

"Fortunately, the painting of your gourd is very good. Although the value has some influence, it is not too big."

Hearing this, Wang Ruyang quickly put the gourd in front of his eyes and found that it was indeed as Chu Chen said, which made him somewhat regretful. If he also understood, there is a reason why this gourd is cheap.

At this time, Zhou Wenping asked: "Old Wang, how much did you spend on this gourd?"

"This number." Wang Ruyang gestured.

Chu Chen said with a smile: "It's still quite cheap, and it's possible to meet someone you like and be two or three times taller."

Of course, the reason why it can be so high is also because of the low base.

Wang Ruyang waved his hands again and again, and said with a smile, "I'm going to keep this gourd for collection, and I don't plan to transfer it."

It is rare to buy a small top-quality product for the first time, which is very commemorative, and Wang Ruyang is not short of hundreds of thousands of dollars, of course he will not sell the gourd.

After chatting for a while, Wang Ruyang said with a pleasant smile, "Mr. Chu, I came here today to invite you to a small party as an expert."

"What party?" Chu Chen asked.

Wang Ruyang said with a smile: "It's just a small gathering between me and some Tibetan friends. There may be some transactions during the period, so I would like to invite you to help comment."

Chu Chen said: "Mr. Wang, the main category of your collection is calligraphy and painting. I'm not very proficient in this area!"

Wang Ruyang said with a smile: "Mr. Chu, you are so humble. I happened to be there when you went to Beijing TV station to record a program last time. I admire your comments on the same calligraphy and painting."

Chu Chen smiled when he heard that, the calligraphy and painting appraisal expert hired by the TV station didn't know what he had for lunch, and he had diarrhea in the afternoon, so he was asked to make a guest appearance.

Wang Ruyang went on to say: "Besides, that day we also invited Mr. Lu Chuanxiong Lu, a senior disciple of the old district, and you will be mainly in charge of the porcelain at that time."

Chu Chen nodded. Going to such a party can open his eyes and expand his network. It is not unreasonable for him to agree to come, but he has to confirm one thing.

So, he asked: "Mr. Wang, I'm going on a long trip tomorrow, and I don't think I'll be back until a week to ten. If the time is not right, please forgive me for not being able to attend."

As mentioned earlier, although Chu Chen did not fully recognize the information on the remaining treasure map, he was able to know where the treasure was buried based on it.In order to avoid long nights and dreams, Chu Chen decided to go there as soon as possible to find the treasure.

Wang Ruyang said quickly after hearing the words: "Our party is scheduled for July 13th, I wonder if you have time that day?"

Chu Chen thought for a while and said, "There shouldn't be anything wrong, how about this? If there is something wrong, I will call you a few days in advance."

"Okay, okay, then we will be waiting for you." Wang Ruyang told Chu Chen the time and place of their meeting with a smile on his face.

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After lunch the next day, Chu Chen and Zuo Shan took their luggage and went to the airport together.But Wu Ke didn't go with her this time because she wanted to transform the theoretical knowledge she had learned into practical experience as soon as possible.

The location of the treasure map is located in the mountainous area of ​​Xiazhou in Jingchu, close to the location where the legendary savages often appear.

After getting off the plane, Chu Chen and Zuo Shan took a taxi at the airport to the hotel that had been booked in advance.

The taxi driver is also a person who can speak well. Maybe he thinks that Chu Chen and Zuo Shan are here to travel, so they just talk about it.Because of his occupation, Chu Chen didn't care about it. During this period, he also happened to know a little more about the city of Xiazhou through the driver.

Originally, Xiazhou should be a small city in Chu Chen's impression, at most it is as big as a small and medium-sized city.However, through the driver's explanation and what he saw along the way, he realized that he underestimated Xiazhou. He didn't know how big it was, but he felt that it would be impossible to take a rough tour of the city in a day or two.

Moreover, after the driver's introduction, Chu Chen knew that Xiazhou was originally the largest city in Jingchu besides Jiangcheng, and the locals have a saying that Jiangcheng will be directly under the jurisdiction sooner or later, and by that time the provincial capital of Jingchu will be Feixia. Xiazhou was none other than Chu Chen. Although Chu Chen didn't know the truth of this matter, it at least reflected Xiazhou's status in Jingchu.

After arriving at the hotel to settle the luggage, Chu Chen saw that it was still early, so he told Zuo Shan that going to the riverside for some fun would just happen to give him a taste of the customs of Xiazhou.

It is only a ten-minute drive from the hotel to the shore. Now it is the season in Yichang Xiazhou. In the evening, the park on the riverside is the most ideal place to take a walk. Looking at the quietly flowing river, enjoy the slow Jiang Feng, even thinking about it, feels quite comfortable.Of course, such a good place is also the first choice of lovers, and the probability of successful pursuit must be very high.

Across the road from the riverside park is another scene. There are many food stalls. After Chu Chen and the others strolled by the riverside for a while, they saw that the place was already full of guests, and they heard that the business was booming even late at night. .

Hungry from shopping, the two went over to join the ranks of tasting food together.Although it is a food stall here, the food is not simple. It is the most distinctive river fish, crayfish and duck heads in Xiazhou.It is a fairy-like life accompanied by beautiful scenery and delicious food. It is no wonder that Xiazhou can become a well-known livable city in the country.

After a little taste of the customs of Xiazhou, the next day, Chu Chen and Zuo Shan took the equipment they had prepared long ago, drove to a small mountain village near the destination, and then went on foot to the location of the treasure.

For the sake of confidentiality, Chu Chen never said the purpose of this trip to Xiazhou, and Zuo Shan never asked.

However, as time passed by, Zuo Shan became more and more curious. When he got out of the car, he found that this was just an ordinary small mountain village, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there was no place to play around. He could no longer hold back his doubts , and asked: "Young Master Chu, what are we here for?"

Chu Chen laughed and said, "I thought you couldn't resist asking."

Zuo Shan scratched his head and smiled.

He has been in contact with Zuo Shan for a long time, and Chu Chen is absolutely sure that Zuo Shan is not the kind of person who sees money with eyes open. It is precisely because of this that he brought Zuo Shan here. Otherwise, he would rather come alone. Xiazhou came, and he didn't want to put himself in danger.

So, Chu Chen said with a smile: "Zuo Shan, do you believe that I got a treasure map?" account, choose to add a public account in Add Friends, search for "Qidianzhongwenwang", follow the official account, and never miss every update again!)
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