On the roof of the inpatient department of the First People's Hospital, Luo Xiao sat quietly on the concrete stone steps, looking at the distant world. He hasn't slept all night, his eyes are bloodshot, and his face is full of fatigue.
Brother Luo Lin's operation was over, and his leg bone was severely broken, causing blood vessels in the atrophic muscles to burst and hemorrhage. The legs were saved, but Luo Xiao couldn't breathe out of the operating expenses, hospital expenses, huge medical expenses, and the living expenses of the three siblings.
Distressed, angry, unwilling...
"Why? Why do you want this disaster to come to us, God, you open your eyes, we have never done anything that is so conscientious, and we have never been deceived and deceived, and we have never had any bad thoughts. Why do you want to abuse us like this? Why do you want us? Carrying so much pain?" Luo Xiao roared and roared in his heart. He didn't believe in fate, but at this time he had to lower his head in front of fate.
I don't know when, the sky is pattering with light rain, and tears are mixed along his scarred face and blood from biting his lip, silently dripping under his feet.
As time passed bit by bit, his thin body was paralyzed on the cold concrete steps like a chime stone statue.
for a long time.
The heart-piercing pain flashed from the deepest part of his eyes, and then his eyes showed a firm expression. With a pale face and shaking hands, he slowly pulled out the golden silk rope from his neck, and a piece of white jade like suet was carefully grasped in his palm.
The jade pendant is square. On one side, the carved dragon and phoenix patterns are vividly carved, and on the other side, there are only the words "Luo Xiao": "Luo Xiao". In the jade pendant, if you look closely, you will find that there is a faint red light inside. When you look at the light, it is like a frozen jade pendant. There seems to be a murmur of water flowing in the jade pendant, exuding a kind of moving outward. Fluorescent splendor.
Since he was sensible, this jade pendant has been worn on his neck. I once heard that the adoptive father said that this jade pendant was on him when he was adopted. I still remember that the adoptive father hesitated to tell himself: "Perhaps, it can find you. Important clues to loved ones."
With reluctance in his eyes, Luo Xiao still calculated silently:
"The operation fee is 3700 yuan, and the hospitalization fee is conservatively estimated to be 3,000 yuan. The "medicine" prescribed by Aunt Chen costs 8,200 yuan for a course of treatment. At least six courses are required. Within two months, I must guard my brother and give him nutrition It costs a lot, plus 500 yuan per month for the living expenses of Yingjie, at least 3,000 yuan, which does not count other miscellaneous fees charged by the hospital, and it will cost almost 60,000 yuan in the end. And all my money adds up, It's only 9790 now."
"At the beginning, my adoptive father told myself that if this jade pendant is sold, it will be worth at least 20,000 yuan. Although the amount of money is still very different from what you need, life is worth more than goods."
Luo Xiao stood up abruptly, without making any further pauses, rushed downstairs, hurriedly got on the bus, and rushed towards the antique street in Xinde District, Guyang City.
If people in Guyang don't know the city's "government" building, others might believe it, but if they don't know the antique street in Xinde District, then they are definitely opening their eyes and talking nonsense.
Fortunately in the past few years, there is not much contact with antiques, jade, jade and a series of things that only the rich can afford to play. Ordinary people, even blue-collar white-collar workers, don't have much contact. But since the beginning of the central appraisal activity three years ago, even Guyang city appraisal experts have established an appraisal activity center on the antique street in Xinde District. A large number of ordinary people, blue-collar, white-collar, and gold-collar workers, have flocked to each other. The term "picking up leakage" is on the front line of the "tide" flow.
A large number of authentic and fake antiques from all over the world have continuously entered the Guyang antique market from all directions, and even hundreds of jade shops across the country. Jade merchants have established shops in the antique street. Therefore, in just three years, there is an antique in Xinde District. The street is ten times larger than it was three years ago. Every day, every month, every year, a large number of antiques are picked up and leaked. Of course, there are more fake things than real ones. However, human beings look at their happiness or not, so now the antique street is booming. .
Although the sky was light rain, it still could not stop the enthusiastic people. The temporary tents were filled with various "antiques", jade, jade, and even a large number of them. Crafts.
When Luo Xiao arrived here at noon, he passed through the endless stream of people, and hurried directly towards the city Jianbao center. He and his best brother had been here before, and not once or twice, so he was very interested in antiques. One street is very knowledgeable.
If the antique street is very lively, then the Jianbao Center at this time can be described as a crowded city.
Xue Ziyang's mood is very depressed recently. He was originally an expert in the Guyang Jade Association, but he was dispatched to this antique street three months ago and became an expert in treasures. He looked at the treasurers who came with the smiling faces of the "antiques" that were bought by luck and left in tears. He still despises them very much in his heart. These days, when I bumped into the Grand Canal to buy antiques, some people even smashed in all their meager income. This is simply a gambling.
After busying most of the morning, when all the jade was appraised, he was secretly relieved. The appraisal fee for each jade was set at two hundred yuan, but there was still an endless stream of people who came to appraise treasures. . The whole morning did not have a good jade, which made him feel disappointed in his heart, and at the same time secretly sighed how rare a good quality jade is today.
"Hello, I want to appraise the jade pendant."
A voice with an uneasy tone sounded, interrupting Xue Ziyang's wild thoughts. Following the source of the sound, he raised his head and looked at the counter. Suddenly, his brows were slightly frowned. Standing in front of him was a young man who seemed to be about twenty years old, about 1.8 meters tall, covered in ragged clothes, and his delicate face was bruised and swollen. There was even blood on his forehead that could not be wiped off.
"The people now! Alas..." Xue Ziyang sighed slightly, and then "exposed" his professional "sex" with a faint smile, and said softly: "Does this little brother want to identify jade? Is the identification fee paid? I take the things out for me. Take a look."
Luo Xiao had been here before and knew about the appraisal fee. At this time, he had already endured the pain and paid the two hundred yuan appraisal fee, so he nodded and carefully passed the jade pendant in his hand.
"Jade pendant?" Xue Ziyang shook his head secretly, knowing that there are too many inferior jade pendants, especially for the rectangular jade pendants, the jade materials used are all inferior goods, and the real good jade materials will be carved into various pieces. Various accessories. Holding it in his hand, his indifferent appearance suddenly changed, and an expression of astonishment quickly surfaced on his face. His eyes are not big, but at this moment they are round, and the expression in his eyes "shows" incredible brilliance.
"This carving?"
Xue Ziyang once studied in France and was fortunate enough to admire several works by the famous contemporary French engraver Feinosa. The carving lines of this jade pendant are outlined in the entire jade surface, delicate yet elegant, the lines are round and smooth, and the carving is natural , Carve the dragon and the phoenix in the pattern vividly and vividly.
At a glance, Xue Ziyang was sure that it was the work of French engraver Feinosa.
"Hiss..."
His hands trembled suddenly, and his facial expression became sluggish in a blink of an eye. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and firmly grasped the jade pendant in his hand. Then, ignoring Luo Xiao's weird expression, he pulled from the drawer under the table. I took out a silky soft cloth, carefully placed the jade pendant on it, and then hurriedly found the magnifying glass, flashlight, purple silver wire from the drawer below, and even quickly put on a pair of white gloves.
Picking up the jade pendant again, Xue Ziyang was in the magnifying glass for more than ten minutes of identification before murmured to himself profusely: "White chalcedony, and it is also the best white chalcedony. It is rare to see in a thousand years, it is rare to see in a thousand years. !"
He suddenly raised his head, looked at Luo Xiao carefully, and then solemnly asked, "Brother, do you want to sell this jade pendant?"
After the question, he laughed dumbfounded. He was so presumptuous. Not to mention this white chalcedony material. Even if it is a carved object of Master Feinuosha, even an ordinary stone can be sold at a sky-high price!
Luo Xiao was startled by Xue Ziyang's words. He knew that his jade pendant was good, but the experts at the Appreciation Center wouldn't have such a reaction? He is not stupid, and even a hint of ecstasy flashes in his heart. It seems that this jade pendant should be more than 20,000 yuan as his adoptive father said, maybe even the 60,000 yuan he needs can be sold soon.
"Sell!" Luo Xiao said firmly.
Xue Ziyang's body trembled, and he had no hope after a wry smile, but Luo Xiao's simple word caused him to turn a huge wave in his heart. Regardless of being an expert, he hurriedly grabbed Luo Xiao with one hand, and asked in a hurry, "Little brother, tell me the price!"
Luo Xiao stayed in a daze and said, "You are an expert. You give me a price. If I think I can afford it, I will sell it. If it doesn't work, I will find someone else."
"Huh?" Xue Ziyang saw that someone came in outside the door, he didn't pay attention either, with a warm smile on his face, and said softly: "Little brother, let's go inside and talk."
Luo Xiao nodded gently, took the jade pendant handed back by Xue Ziyang, and followed him into a room inside the Jianbao Center.
Xue Ziyang poured a cup of tea for Gu Xiao, and then seriously said, "Can you tell me the origin of this jade pendant? Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't say it."
Luo Xiao hesitated for a moment, and then said coldly, "I wore it on my body since I was a child."
Xue Ziyang's eyes "showed" joy and "lust". He originally thought that the jade pendant was wrong, but Luo Xiao's words made him instantly understand that this jade pendant should have been given by his family, although he didn't understand why Luo Xiao wanted to sell it. , But he still said: "Little brother, my name is Xue Ziyang. This jade pendant is a good object, worth it... What do you think of 800,000 RMB?"
Luo Xiao's body trembled and looked at Xue Ziyang in disbelief. He felt that he had misheard, and he didn't even react for a while, so he looked at Xue Ziyang blankly.
"Uh..." Xue Ziyang thought that Luo Xiao felt that the price was low. This was an expression of dissatisfaction. Because of his eagerness for treasure, he immediately changed his words: "One million, I only have one million. If you want to sell my little brother, I will buy it. , If it doesn't work, there is no way!"
In fact, Xue Ziyang's heart is like Mingjing. If this jade pendant is auctioned abroad, it will definitely sell for more than 10 million yuan. However, he only has one million deposits. If Luo Xiao Lion opens his mouth, he will also admit that he can accept it within the price of three million.
Luo Xiao's lips squirmed, and felt a bit dry in his throat. He grabbed the cup on the table and took a sip of water to hide his nervousness. After hesitating, he asked, "Uncle Xue, you call me Luo Xiao. Okay, this jade pendant is really worth one... one million?"
Xue Ziyang nodded emphatically, and said: "If you get it at a foreign auction, it will be even more valuable."
He felt a little ashamed, as if he was embarrassed by concealing this young man, but if he could really buy it back for a million, it would be considered a big omission.
Luo Xiao's heart was not shocked at this time, but deep self-blame and annoyance, one million, he knew that this jade pendant could be worth one million, so he sold it as early as four years ago and had money. Maybe the adoptive father doesn't have to die from a serious illness, and the younger brother's legs can be treated early... Even if this jade pendant may be related to his own life experience.
"I sell, but I must get the money as soon as possible." Luo Xiao's eyes showed a firm expression.
He doesn't regret it, he really doesn't regret it. If there is something unpleasant in his heart, it is just the regret that he may have lost the news of his biological parents.