If Fang Hao and Zhao Chengxin didn't understand the value of inkstone, it was understandable. After all, inkstone rarely appeared in the world. Many people had never even heard of it, let alone seen it with their own eyes.
It is said that Wen Yuke's bamboo paintings were different from others because he got a piece of ink stone. They looked lifelike, just like living things. Chao Buzhi wrote a poem for him, in which there are two lines: Yuke paints bamboo with a plan in mind. This is also the origin of the idiom "a plan in mind" in later generations.
Under the influence of her father Lu Zheng, Lu Wan read a lot of books and was well versed in astronomy, geography, classics, history, and literature. If Qin Yitian hadn't pointed out the origin of the stone, she herself would not have been able to see its abnormality.
However, when Qin Yitian pointed out that this stone came from the Black Mountain in the far west and told him its name, Lu Wan understood the true value of this stone.
The Strange Records says: Black-hearted magic stone can be seen, but red-hearted ink stone is hard to find.
The piece in the box is the most difficult to find red heart inkstone as the ancients said. Its center is deep red, like burning charcoal.
One ounce of black jade is worth a thousand pounds. How much is such a large piece of black jade worth
Some things are so rare that it is difficult to measure their value with money, because even if you have money, you may not be able to buy them.
"A sword is given to a hero, and black jade is given to a national player." Qin Yitian said with a smile: "When I go home, I will ask my uncle to give me a painting."
Qin Yitian ignored Lu Wan's objection and opened the box held by the second man in black. He took a look at the contents and said, "I have two pots of Phoenix coral from the East China Sea at home. They look a bit repetitive, so I brought one pot for Auntie."
Qin Yitian glanced at the living room, pointed to a mahogany square table in the corner, and said, "Put it there."
"Yitian, this is inappropriate----really inappropriate------" Lu Wan wanted to speak out to stop him.
Qin Yitian opened the big box held by the third man in black. Inside was a small silver bowl with a black object in it. This was a paste made from the shell of a black tortoise. Cut it into the size of a fingernail and put it in the silver bowl. Mix it with warm water. Apply it on your face before going to bed at night to keep you young forever. Swallow it to replenish your blood and spirit. Auntie, this is a gift specially prepared for you. Try it when the time comes. If it works well, I'll cut some more for you.
Shh ...
The three sisters of the Fang family took a deep breath at the same time. This kind of thing is simply a fatal temptation for women.
Qin Yitian opened the fourth huge box, and inside the box was a beautiful fish tank. Two red fish were swimming around in it, and a rootless plant like a lotus leaf was floating on the water.
Qin Yitian obviously liked this gift very much. He took Lu Wan's hand and introduced it, saying, "Auntie, there are two red dragons in here. I have raised them for a few years. They are not valuable things, but I just want to get a good fortune. However, my favorite is this bunch of rootless white lotus. It is native to Changbai Tianchi. It floats on the upper layer of the water without roots like now. When it blooms white lotus, it will make the whole house, and even the whole yard, full of fragrance, refreshing the heart------"
Tsk------
Many people couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Qin Yitian wanted to open the box below, but was forcibly stopped by Lu Wan. Lu Wan looked at Qin Yitian with a helpless look and said, "Girl - Yitian, these gifts are too valuable, really too valuable. Each one is priceless, we really can't accept them. I know you are grateful to Teacher Fang, and Fang Yan will understand - but you must take these gifts back."
In Lu Wan's opinion, all the gifts brought by Qin Yitian could be put together as a treasure. If she drew a picture and threw it out, it would trigger a crazy treasure hunt in the outside world.
No matter whose child she was, her parents would definitely not agree to her giving these valuable collections to a teacher casually.
Lu Wan even wondered if the generous gifts brought by the little girl were secretly brought out when her family was away.
After all, she is just a student.
Qin Yitian laughed and said, "Aunt, these are all useful things. Just treat them as ordinary things. The graphite is just a bit more colorful. And the rootless white lotus is not as good as a pot of plum blossoms. Just treat me as a story and don't take it to heart. Since I brought it out, Aunt has to accept it no matter what. How can you take back a gift after giving it away?"
"But these gifts-------"
"Auntie, don't worry." Qin Yitian smiled and comforted. She took Lu Wan's hand and walked to another box, saying, "Come and take a look at this box------"
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Fang Yan lost several bets in a row, losing all the money he had just won. He even took out his wallet and put some of his own capital in.
Of course, the advantage of losing money is that Ye Wenrou no longer dislikes his smelly feet and kicks him from time to time.
After finally winning another hand, just as he was waiting to collect the money, the phone in Fang Yan's pocket rang.
Fang Yan said sorry, put down the card in his hand, took out his cell phone and took a look, and found that it was Fang Yingxiong calling.
Fang Yan answered the phone and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Junior Master, please come back soon. Your students are here to wish you a happy new year." Fang Yingxiong said excitedly.
Students? Come to celebrate the New Year
Fang Yan's first reaction was that Jiang Qin and Yuan Lin were here, because among his students, only these two girls had been to Yanziwu and knew his home address. However, Jiang Qin and Yuan Lin had just returned to Huacheng before the New Year, and their parents would not let them go to Yanjing on the first day of the New Year. And when they called last night, they also said that they would not return to Yanjing until after the Lantern Festival.
Which other student would come to wish me a happy new year
"Master Junior, please come back soon. I'm busy. I won't talk anymore." Fang Yingxiong shouted and then hung up the phone.
"How dare he hang up on me?" Fang Yan was really furious. Do they still have their elders in their eyes
"What's up? Is there something wrong at home?" The old ancestor heard the content of Fang Yan's phone call, put the long card in his hand on the table, and said, "Go back and do it if there is anything. I'm tired too, I need to rest for a while."
The card field is like a battlefield, and escaping from the battlefield is a serious crime.
Fang Yan's face was filled with guilt, and he said, "Grandfather, how about I play a few more games with you?"
"No, no. I want to play cards but am afraid that I can't find a partner? Go and do your own thing." said the old ancestor.
Fang Yan glanced at Ye Wenrou and said, "They said some students are coming to pay New Year's greetings. I'll go back and take a look first."
Ye Wenrou did not respond, but just lowered her head and played with the long cards in her hand.
When Fang Yan put on his shoes and left, the old man looked at Ye Wenrou with a smile and said, "Girl, Fang Yan is a guest. How can you just say that his feet smell? What? Are you unhappy because he beat me a few times?"
"He's an idiot." Ye Wenrou said.
"He's not an idiot. He's a smart guy." The old ancestor sighed softly and said, "You think he keeps winning and you worry that I, an old woman, will feel uncomfortable. But, if he lets me win all the time, will I feel comfortable? Because I'm older, you always take care of me everywhere - you don't want to beat me, and Xier, the silly girl, pretends to play the wrong card for me to eat. Your father doesn't want to play cards with me, and your second uncle and third uncle don't want to beat me either. No one wants to beat me, but I keep winning. I was happy at the beginning, but after being coaxed by you for so many years, this little bit of happiness is gone, and I feel that playing cards is meaningless. Fang Yan didn't treat himself as an outsider. When he first came, he tried his best to win, and after winning, he gave out the money he won - that made me, an old woman, nervous for a while, and gave me enough face. Tell me, with just this little bit of thoughtfulness for me, how can people not like him?"
Ye Wenrou was stunned for a long time and cursed: "He is a slippery guy."
The old man smiled and nodded, saying, "I was right to scold him this time. This kid is a sly one. But, I just heard on the phone that a student came to wish him a happy new year. What kind of student is this? How could he find his way to Yanziwu?"
Ye Wenrou was also confused. She knew it couldn't be the Jiang Qin and Yuan Lin she was familiar with, but she couldn't guess who it was.
Suddenly, she remembered those eyes that were brighter than moonlight in the dark night.
It had been so long, but she still remembered those eyes vividly. Perhaps, it would be hard for anyone to forget those eyes
"Could it be that she is here?" Ye Wenrou said softly.
"Who's coming?" asked the old man.
Ye Wenrou shook her head and had no intention of answering the question.
The old man gave Xier a look, and Xier immediately understood and said, "Old man, I'm going to go out and play with Du Juan and the others for a while. I'll be back soon."
After saying that, he turned around and ran towards the door.
Ye Wenrou knew that the ancestor wanted Xier to find out the news, and she had no intention of stopping him.
She never forces others, nor does she like others to force herself.
When Fang Yan returned home, Qin Yitian was in the backyard wishing New Year's greetings to his grandfather Fang Huwei.
She took the cage from the falconer and lifted the black silk covering it. A beautiful, snow-white flat-billed bird was playing inside.
Qin Yitian handed the bird to Fang Huwei and said, "Grandpa, this is a King Kong Eagle. It doesn't usually call, but when it does, it roars like a King Kong. It can drive away evil and keep people safe. If you look closely, you'll find that Grandpa and this King Kong Eagle are somewhat similar. They both look majestic."
Fang Huwei took the golden eagle and laughed loudly, saying, "Where did this girl come from? Her words and actions make people feel sweet, as if they were drinking honey. This is a good gift. With this golden eagle, I, a cripple, don't have to worry about having nothing to do all day."
Fang Yan stood at the door with a wry smile on his face, looking at Qin Yitian's back and said, "Are you trying to bribe my entire family?"
"Yes." Qin Yitian answered as a matter of course. "I just want them all to like me."
(ps: Thank you for the 10,000-yuan reward from brother Lianwenxuan. This is another suitor of the little girl Xuanxuan???) (To be continued)