Chapter 79: Jade Culture
Since ancient times, jade has always been regarded as an important carrier of national history and culture, carrying the beauty of nature and humanity.
Each jade is the essence of the nature of heaven and earth, and if you appreciate it carefully, you can appreciate the magic of nature's creation, which has infinite meaning.
If the jade is not cut, it will not be made. In the hands of the carvers, jade is carved into works such as Ruyi, peace and surplus every year, all of which convey the Chinese people's infinite expectations and yearning for a better life such as reunion and prosperity. The carved works are smooth, vivid and delicate, and full of aura. And such a smart and soft jade embodies the golden mean in Chinese Confucianism.
As a culture, jade carries the aesthetics of the Chinese and conveys feelings. It requires people to have the heart of seeing the big from the small and the size of thousands of miles, so as to understand its meaning and taste its charm. When appreciating, you have to interpret the historical vicissitudes of history contained in jade, the all-encompassing changes in nature, and the stories of humanistic integration, so as to realize the philosophy of doing things in jade culture.
After dinner, Sima Shu took Zhou Yao to his family's jade warehouse. It is said to be a warehouse, but it is actually a house, and the house is equipped with identification supplies such as microscopes, magnifying glasses, and bright lights. There is a large safe in the room, which displays a variety of jade objects.
"Why did you bring me here?"
Zhou Jia asked, since these jade artifacts are locked in the safe, they must be worth a lot of money, so this should be the most secret place in Sima Shu's house, and it can't be easily known by outsiders.
Sima Shu held Zhou Yao's hand tightly, was silent for a long time, and said, "I've always wanted to show you, but I don't have time." While there is still an opportunity, I will show you insights."
When Zhou Yao heard this, her heart was flooded, and Sima Shu's words were like a parting speech, which made her feel extremely ominous. She withdrew her hand, took a deep breath, suppressed the emotions rolling in her heart, and said, "I don't want to look at it now, I'll see it when you marry me."
Sima Shu looked at Zhou Yao, complicated emotions flashed in his eyes, and finally fixed on firm emotions, and at the same time said firmly: "I will definitely marry you."
In Sima Shu's eyes, Zhou Jin saw reluctance, hesitation, guilt, and finally firmness. She didn't understand what Sima Shu was thinking under these emotions, which made her very puzzled.
In the past, Sima Shu's eyes were clear, and he only had Zhou Jin in his eyes, only happiness. And now, his eyes were full of exhaustion and pain.
What the hell happened to him? What happened? Zhou Yao's heart became more and more uneasy!
She nodded, and slowly buried her head in Sima Shu's arms, only in this way did Zhou Yao feel real.
Sima Shu straightened Zhou Yao and said, "You believe that I will definitely marry you, right?"
Zhou Jia nodded vigorously, Sima Shu was relieved, suddenly relaxed, and said, "Come, I'll take you to know the varieties of jade first."
Sima Shu gently took out a charm, this piece of jade was yellowish-white, and there was a brown sugar color on the side. Sima Shu explained: "This is yellow and white old jade, produced in Liaoning, and its jade is delicate and oily. You touch it and see how it feels."
Zhou Yao held the long round charm in his hand, and it was really oily and very comfortable. However, she took a closer look at the jade ornament and noticed that there was a slender crack in the jade ornament.
Zhou Jin sighed regretfully: "As the saying goes: beautiful jade is flawless. But there is a crack on this piece of jade, and there is such a flaw, isn't it not perfect?"
Sima Shu smiled and replied: "When appreciating jade, there is a common saying, that is, flawless does not become jade. In the process of formation, jade has undergone the test of nature such as geological changes, water erosion, and weathering and erosion. Nature has carved mottled traces on its body in the passage of time. These blemishes are natural products and should be treated with tolerance. ”
Zhou Jin pondered and muttered: "I understand, jade is not perfect, and no one is perfect." We should treat those around us with a tolerant attitude, and do not easily deny others because of a shortcoming. Employing people's strengths, the world is available people. There is no one in the world who can use people".
"Smart", Sima Shu praised from the bottom of his heart, Zhou Yao is really a girl who understands life with her heart. Moreover, the tacit understanding between them, without saying much, just a little bit, Zhou Jin can understand what Sima Shu wants to express.
Sima Shu then said seriously: "You have such understanding, you are suitable to be the successor of my family's jade business."
Zhou Yao said with a smile: "Okay, when I can't get along in the children's rehabilitation department, I'll come to your mother and help her move the goods."
"Naughty", Sima Shu pinched Zhou Yao's cheeks. Zhou Jia continued to appreciate other jade, and sighed: "There is great beauty in heaven and earth, and jade is the unspoken beauty of nature." It's so beautiful!"
"You are the most beautiful jade in my heart," Sima Shu said emotionally.
Zhou Jiao refused: "I think I am a stubborn stone, and it will take years." ”
Sima Shu took her hand and earnestly instructed: "My little princess, if you remember my words, you can only become magnificent, this is tolerant." In the future, no matter what happens in your work, you can't be depressed anymore, like drunkenness, I don't want to see it again. Do you hear that?"