bayedsolid Chapter 393 Even if you sold yourself, you wouldn't be worth this price!
Chapter 393 Even if you sold yourself, you wouldn't be worth this price!
The wisps of smoke are invisible in the darkness of night, but they appear so clear and bright in this piece of black jade.
The jade around them was ivory white, greenish-blue, and emerald green, but only this piece of black jade held Lin Lezhi's gaze captivating.
The vendor could tell that Lin Lezhi was very fond of the jade, and he hurriedly tried to promote it, saying, "Young master, you have a very refined and elegant temperament. Your every move exudes the elegance of a scholar, and you can even sense a chivalrous spirit between your brows. This piece of jade of ours is a rare variety of Hetian jade with blue and white patterns. Its black color is natural and soft, and its texture is oily and lustrous, with the artistic conception of ink painting. It is definitely a top-quality material, and it suits your gentle and refined temperament perfectly."
Afraid of missing out on business, he picked up the jade and placed it next to a lantern, saying, "Don't be fooled by its black color; this jade is extremely translucent. When placed under a light, the inside will appear white. Don't just look at it; you'll understand its wonder once you handle it."
Say it.
Following the unwritten rule that jade should not be handled by others, the vendor put the jade back on the stall.
After hesitating for a long time, Lin Lezhi picked up the jade in front of her and held it up to the light. Sure enough, the black jade was translucent with white underneath.
"This black jade and blue flower, though it has been stained by the passage of time and its black color is deep, still retains its inner purity and warmth. No matter when, it can bloom with its unique white light under the light."
The vendor, swaying his head and speaking with the air of a scholar, said, "As the saying goes, 'Having weathered countless storms, one's heart remains unchanged.' This perfectly describes a gentleman as gentle and refined as you, sir."
This vendor is quite the talker, spouting auspicious phrases one after another, like a string of pearls.
If Lin Lezhi hadn't known he wasn't a gentleman, he probably would have fallen into the trap.
Yet his love for the jade remained undiminished; his shimmering eyes seemed to suggest that the dark jade possessed some kind of magic.
Lin Lezhi gently stroked the surface of the jade with her fingers, feeling its smooth and delicate texture, and unconsciously asked, "How much is this jade?"
Seeing that Lin Lezhi genuinely liked it, the vendor hesitated for a moment, then put on an act of reluctantly parting with it, saying, "They say that people seek jade with gold, and jade finds its owner by fate. Since you really like it, young master, it's not expensive." He held up five fingers, "This price will do."
Aside from his own lack of integrity, Lin Lezhi's financial constraints were enough to instantly sober him up.
"Five taels? That's so expensive!"
The vendor smiled and quickly corrected him, "Oh, sir, you're joking. How could such fine jade only cost five taels? It's fifty taels."
"Fifty?!"
What's the difference between this and robbery?
Lin Lezhi was afraid that if she broke it, someone would seize it, so she quickly put the jade back to the other person.
As I put it back, I caught a glimpse of a wood carving out of the corner of my eye.
It was a little fox, sculpted so lifelike, with an upright and elegant posture, its tail slightly curled up and coiled around its left side, and its eyes slightly curved, as if it were smiling slyly at people.
Lin Lezhi couldn't help but bend down slightly and poke the little fox's tail. Even though it didn't move, it seemed to be wagging its tail elegantly but with a hint of impatience, which was extremely cute.
How much are your wood carvings?
"Hey, these wood carvings aren't worth much, they're just little trinkets. I like to carve them for fun, ten coins each."
Seeing that Lin Lezhi's clothes and appearance didn't seem like he was short of money, the shop owner still didn't want to miss the opportunity to make a sale, and said: "Young master, why don't you take a look at this jade? If you think the price is too high, we can discuss it further. If you like any of these wood carvings, I can give them to you for free."
"Boss, your carving skills are amazing. Jade and wood are naturally formed, and there are bound to be imperfections. But your carving skills have turned the ordinary into the extraordinary, handling the imperfections perfectly and bringing out the spirit of the jade and wood to the fullest, making it seem like a living thing."
You can tell that the items on this stall all have some flaws, but the owner has done a great job of making them more beautiful and charming.
Take this little fox for example.
A crack on its tail was cleverly sculpted into a wisp of flowing fur, which not only did not ruin the overall beauty of the little fox, but also added a touch of liveliness and playfulness to the little fox.
After being praised by Lin Lezhi, the stall owner was a little embarrassed and scratched his head, saying, "Young master, you flatter me. I was just carving for fun. How can I accept such praise? I'm really too embarrassed."
"How could I possibly accept such praise? With such exquisite skills, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call you 'Master.' Jade and wood are priceless, valued for their rarity, and your carving, so full of spirit, is equally priceless."
"This……"
The shopkeeper looked embarrassed and casually asked, "Young master, where are you planning to go by boat?"
Lin Lezhi straightened up and replied, "Moyu Town."
As she spoke, Lin Lezhi glanced at the piece of dark jade on the stall again, and this action of Lin Lezhi was also noticed by the sharp-eyed stall owner.
"Moyu Town is truly a wonderful place. It is a place where beautiful jade can be mined, and jade is also used to describe a gentleman. As the saying goes, a gentleman is humble and self-disciplined, as gentle and refined as jade. Hence the name Moyu Town."
"It's a good name."
"Yes," the vendor sighed, a hint of regret in his eyes. "It's situated where mountains and water meet. Although the town isn't large, it's located at the crossroads, attracting many travelers and merchants. It was once very prosperous. But now fewer people go there; it's not like it used to be."
"so."
Seeing the slight melancholy in Lin Lezhi's eyes, and realizing he had said too much, the vendor spat several times, patted his mouth, and scolded himself, "Hey, why did I bring this up? This isn't something ordinary people like us can control. Just live your own life and that's enough. Why worry about others?"
“Young master, to be honest with you,” he said, picking up the jade again, “black jade, from Moyu Town. This black jade with blue and white patterns comes from Moyu Town. As you just said, jade is priceless, and there is no two pieces of jade in the world. You will never find another piece like it. I can tell you like it, and this jade is destined for you. So, I will give you a discount of ten taels, and you can give me forty taels.”
The vendor glanced at the wood carvings on the table and said, "Which of these wood carvings do you like? Pick any you like, as many as you like."
These words made Lin Lezhi feel extremely embarrassed.
Does he look very rich?
It's not about giving away ten taels; the key is that he only has fifty coins on him. Even if you sold him, he wouldn't be worth forty taels of silver.
"No, no, I..."
Lin Lezhi quickly refused, her eyes sweeping over the wooden carving on the table.
Just as he was about to speak, a familiar yet cool voice suddenly came from beside him: "Boss, if I remember correctly, this black jade blue and white material should come from the Western Regions, not from Moyu Town."