My father died in that catastrophe, and my mother was half crazy and half stupid, and in this era, many people in the city talk about progress, but in fact they are regressing.

Both men and women are chasing the so-called fashion, perming their hair, dancing in the mist, and wearing bell bottoms, but the traditional virtues of the Dragon Kingdom for thousands of years are rarely reflected in them.

They began to become ruthless and unrighteous, and called morality a remnant of feudal society, and they began to honor their parents, brothers rebelled against each other, sisters broke their roots, and quickly spread this wind and this kind of thinking to the vast countryside.

Liu Jianguo is a victim of this kind of degradation, from the first day he entered the unit, he was ridiculed by his colleagues, intentionally or unintentionally, and the traditional culture of the Dragon Kingdom that he was proud of, as well as his traditional way of speaking, also became a shackle of shame for him.

In the previous life, he did make a fortune with his ability, leaving those colleagues who had laughed at and rejected him far behind, but he didn't expect that in this life, because of Wu Yingcheng's move, the jar used to change his fate was lost.

Wu Yingcheng really wanted to help him, and this was also his duty.

But how to help, to what extent, is a question.

The human heart is separated from the belly, and it is the most difficult to know since ancient times.

In the previous life, although the two got along happily, because of their similar personalities, many common languages, and a good relationship that they could wear a pair of pants, that was on the basis of everyone's money.

Wu Yingcheng never looked down on the poor, because he was also a poor man.

But he knows that in the face of poverty, in the face of poverty and no road, people often break through their own inner limits and do something that can never be done.

Just like the samurai in the short story "Rashomon" written by the Japanese family Akutagawa Ryuyu, the glorious faith of the first life is sometimes no match for a word from others.

He knew that Liu Jianguo was a good person, but he didn't know what his bottom line was, let alone what he would do to him, an old friend who had never met him, who had helped him in this desperate moment.

Will you be grateful for his help, or will you take the opportunity to snatch the treasure or money from him like the two young people before him?

He thought for a while, and finally touched the wet jade in his arms, but at the same time, his other hand also picked up a sharp corner stone used to plug the crack in the wall.

Whether it is a friend or an enemy, they are already people in their previous lives, maybe some of them can only live in memory forever, or maybe some of them will never see each other again in this life.

He still maintained the smile he deserved, and said in a gentle rather than mocking tone: "As the so-called endless road, you don't have to be too discouraged.

Oh, by the way, I have a piece of jade here, can you help me take a look, I can get you the appraisal fee. ”

Liu Jianguo was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting that such a person who met in Pingshui would believe in him so much.

After all, just now, two young people wanted to rob him, and now he is robbing again, and it seems that he has not violated the rules of this industry.

He smacked his mouth, which was a little chapped from despair, "Brother Wu, you, do you believe me?"

A second ago, to be honest, Wu Yingcheng didn't believe him, but after hearing this, he looked at his familiar eyes.

He knew that this old friend from his previous life was still his friend, a friend who could be trusted for life.

The stone he held in his hand slowly loosened, but did not let go, his face was still smiling, but much purer, "You are my alumnus, of course I believe in you." ”

"Good! good!"

Liu Jianguo's pale face showed a brighter smile against the dazzling sunlight in the sky.

"Then you take it out, and I'll show you. ”

Wu Yingcheng took out the jade, and at that moment, the stone in his hand couldn't help but clench.

Yes, he is already an old man, and he can never trust someone as easily as a young man again, especially at this time.

Liu Jianguo was only excited in his heart, eyes, and hands, and he didn't pay attention to what Wu Yingcheng was doing at all, not only for Wu Yingcheng, a great benefactor from heaven, but also for the crystal clear jade in his hand.

For the cognition of antiques, he asked himself that he was not as good as the senior Luo expert, but he had his own grasp and method for the identification of jade.

One look, two touches, three photos, four listens, look at the color, touch is to touch its warmth, light is to follow its transparency, listen to listen to its crisp sound.

According to these four methods, you can basically determine the quality of jade, good and bad, but there are many jade products, and there are more than ten million similarities.

He first picked up the jade and looked at it, then shone it in the sun, then held it to his ear, picked up a stone, knocked it gently, and finally wiped it vigorously with his clothes, and then like a dog, he stretched out his tongue and licked it lightly.

But in his eyes, this is not a vulgar and disgusting action, because his father said that jade is like a gentleman and does not stain dirt.

"Well, its taste is greasy and majestic, it should be new ginger and Tianyu. ”

Wu Yingcheng has seen the first four methods, and the last method, he has only heard Liu Jianguo say, as for the first time.

"Does this jade really smell?"

"Really?"

When Liu Jianguo heard this, a puzzle flashed in his eyes.

"Brother Wu, listen to what you mean, have you heard others say something about this jade?"

Wu Yingcheng smiled.

Isn't that the same one you said in your previous life?

Of course, it is impossible to say such a thing, otherwise he should be caught in the Academy of Sciences and studied as an alien.

"Oh, I read it in a book, saying that this stone has a taste, whether it is astringent or sweet, or bitter or sweet, and it cannot be described in detail, and jade is the king of stones, and it also has its own unique taste.

Such as jadeite, its taste is light and sweet, Lantian, its taste is slightly bitter and slightly pungent, and Hetian, its taste is greasy and male, although the words are difficult to describe, but each stone has its own taste, all in the heart of the mighty.

Originally, I thought it was nonsense in the book, but when I saw it today, I realized that there was really something, presumably brother, you are the powerful person mentioned in this book. ”

Liu Jianguo smiled bitterly when he heard this, "What about the great power, what about the small ability?"

I think that the culture of my dragon country has been passed down for thousands of years, and there are more than a thousand people who are good at distinguishing jade and can break weapons, and how many people can rely on their ability in this area to settle down and live a lifetime?"

Wu Yingcheng knew that he had not yet walked away from the feeling of loss, and hurriedly comforted: "The things in the world are not as good as they should be, but there are so many people who can survive safely.

This shows that these eight or nine out of ten things are not enough to ruin a person's life, but these ten or twelve things can make a person.

Brother, although you are a disadvantaged teacher, if you have the courage to get rid of the iron rice bowl, you should not lose your yearning for a better life. ”

When Liu Jianguo heard this, he picked up the jade again, put it to his mouth and tasted it, as if that was his life.

"Brother Wu, you are right, the stone becomes jade, it will go through thousands of years of fire and water immersion, the strong one is jade, the value is invaluable, and the soft one can only be mud, not a penny.

Although my jar is broken today, I am fortunate to meet a friend like you, maybe this is a blessing for Seon. ”

As he spoke, he handed back the jade in his hand.

"Brother Wu, judging from the style of this carving, your piece of jade should be a certain dignitary in the Tang Dynasty, you have to keep it well, if you can find a good buyer, you don't have to worry about it in this life. ”

Wu Yingcheng took it, when he received this jade, he didn't pay much attention to it, but now after Liu Jianguo said it, he suddenly felt tall.

Take a closer look, the jade is smooth, crystal clear, the above is carved with a yaotai, a bright moon hangs in the air, the whole picture is simple and rough at first glance, but under the closer look, it is simple but not single, rough but not rough, giving people an indescribable hazy noble, aesthetic and freehand feeling.

"I will. ”

Wu Yingcheng didn't think much about it, even if he thought about it, even Liu Jianguo couldn't figure it out, what else could he come up with, and hurriedly took out ten yuan from his arms.

"Brother, this is an appreciation fee, if you have time, brother, I still have a few pieces of collection, can you help me take a look?"

Liu Jianguo looked at the money in Wu Yingcheng's hand, and subconsciously swallowed his saliva, but not greedy, because at the same time he also touched his stomach.

The only bit of rice in the family, he has already cooked dry rice for his mother this morning, he knows that he shouldn't do this, but he is born as a son, if he can't even do this requirement, what kind of face does he have?

Originally, there was a bite for him to eat, but his wife was half crazy and half stupid, and took the dog at home as him, and gave that bite of food to the beast, and it had been a long time since noon, and he hadn't eaten lunch yet.

Wu Yingcheng knew that he still retained a bit of the ancient people of the Dragon Kingdom, and seeing his action, he hurriedly stuffed the money into his hand and said, "I came from the town with a friend, and we haven't eaten yet, so let's find a restaurant and take a look." ”

Liu Jianguo pinched the money and said, "My house is not far in front, then you wait here for a while, my wife is still at home, I'll arrange it and come." ”

"Good. ”

Wu Yingcheng didn't say much.

In this case, Liu Jianguo did not invite him to his house to see, which already shows that he has no bad intentions, otherwise, he will close the door and let the dog go, and he will no longer be comfortable.

Of course, Wu Yingcheng is not so stupid, and now he will not go to his house easily, and even in case he has a bad idea, he will bring a few people to rob money and rob people, and he has never dared to take it lightly.

But it turns out that his worries are superfluous, Liu Jianguo is like that jade, even in a life like a quagmire, he still maintains the last persistence and glory, and after going for a while, he came back again, without taking anything in his hand and bringing no one with him.

But the two of them still had to guard against the two gangsters, and they didn't dare to go back the same way, so they went around the alley a few times, and when they arrived at the mouth of the alley, they looked back and saw that the two gangsters were no longer there.

Thinking about what happened to him, he went to the Food Bureau, found Lao Cai, and after introducing each other, the three of them came to a restaurant, found a decent private room, and began to chat while eating.