This kind of old jade scrap dug out of the ground is a sought-after material for processing small pendants and small objects.

Therefore, Tengchong is still the main market for the operation of used jadeite goods in China, and the foreign trade department purchases and sells the wool and finished products left by the people.

The Tengchong County Foreign Trade Bureau sealed the jadeite leftovers left over from several dynasties and piled up several large warehouses with 50 kilograms per box.

At present, it is sold to coastal provinces and cities at a price of 7 yuan per box, and it is said that many of them flow into Hong Kong Island and Japan through various channels. The leftovers inside are watery and colored, and after a piece of leftover material the size of broad beans is made into jewelry, it is hundreds of times the cost of a box.

These leftovers are much stronger than the old pit materials of the gambling stones in later generations, and when you hear this, your eyes light up and you have picked up the treasure.

Speaking of these, Director Liu specifically asked his grandmother: "Dong Han, if you are interested, you can buy some leftovers and store them, you will definitely not lose money." ”

Grandma looked at the excited Youyou, who didn't understand her thoughts, and immediately said: "Okay, since I came to Tengchong, I will also try my luck and buy some rough stones to go back." ”

Grandma asked for a lot of money, and when she went to the warehouse of the Foreign Trade Bureau, she asked for 2,000 boxes at one time. Director Liu of the Foreign Trade Bureau was overjoyed and took the initiative to take over the consignment.

Seeing Grandma's generosity, County Magistrate Zhang took them to Lotus Town. When it comes to Tengchong jade, in addition to the jade store in Tengchong County, that is Lotus Town.

Hehua Town is a township under Tengchong County. It is more than 20 kilometers away from Tengchong County. It's about half an hour's drive by car. On the way, County Magistrate Zhang explained to them, why did they mention Tengchong Jade, and they had to mention Lotus Town?

Lotus Town is the most important jadeite processing and distribution center in Tengchong, and at least 90% of the jadeite processed locally in Tengchong comes from Lotus Town. The jadeite processing in Lotus Town is mainly concentrated in two villages, one is Umbrella Village and the other is Xiaozhuang Village. In these two villages, there are hundreds of households engaged in jadeite and jade processing.

Jadeite processing is a very special industry, jadeite processing is an artistic manual work, rather than a large industrial production line products.

Because the jadeite wool is very different, the color, texture, and seed head are different, and the value is not the same, and the genre suitable for carving is also different.

Jadeite carving pays attention to the creativity of the carving master, and the carving master can realize the maximum value of the jadeite material through its unique creativity. After hundreds of years of development, Tengchong still stays at the level of family handicraft workshops.

Jadeite carving and processing can only be developed in this mode for a real long time. Jadeite jewelry is more of a work of art than an industrial product.

In the jadeite products, the more special, the fewer varieties, the higher the price, the so-called rare is expensive.

Only when you arrive in Lotus Town can you really feel the jade complex of Tengyue people. Tengyue people worship jade and love jade, at home, teahouse, tavern, after tea and dinner, jade is the main topic of discussion. Adults and children, many people can tell the legendary story of the string of jadeite.

Tengchong people sacrifice to sweep and ward off evil spirits are jadeite, and most of the ones worn on their hands, hung on their bodies, and collected at home decoration are mostly jadeite. Visiting relatives and friends, talking about marriage, the most valuable gift is jadeite.

When the old grandmother was dying, what she solemnly confessed must be the old jade bracelet that has been passed down for generations. Jadeite has infiltrated all aspects of Tengchong people's lives.

In the explanation of the county magistrate Zhang, the group entered Lotus Town. The finished jadeite products here are very different from those in Tengchong County, and the jade carvings follow the old tradition, mainly based on the content of Fulu's birthday.

There are more jewelry, many old objects, and the price is cheap, and every household has a sales counter, which is placed with jadeite products with a clear price. The quality is top-quality, crystal clear, and people can't take their eyes off it.

Uncle and grandmother began to sweep the goods again, and Youyou followed behind to pay the bill, but fortunately there was space to back up, and the two of them only sold it, and they didn't care about how much money it spent.

Seeing that they were generous, the villagers took out their hometowns, which were all treasures. Even the county magistrate Zhang who followed them couldn't stop boasting when they saw it.

The two uncles followed behind to take care of the delivery, but fortunately there was a van filled with large boxes and small boxes. County Magistrate Zhang and the others followed behind, smiling from ear to ear.

Director Liu sighed and said: "The strength of foreign-funded enterprises is great, but unfortunately, your company does not deal in jade."

If we can recruit such a foreign-funded company in Tengchong, we will soon be able to develop, Han Dong, welcome you to come to Tengchong often. ”

"Okay, we'll come if we have a chance. But we're too far away, and it's really not easy to get there. Grandma said regretfully.

Back in Tengchong, Uncle Aimin sold them a lot of Tengchong specialties, mainly for food, and they will be ready to go home tomorrow.

The enthusiastic county magistrate Zhang, seeing that they bought a lot of things, specially sent a van to send the group to the train station.

They took the train home directly from Tengchong, and Uncle Aimin drove back to the army by himself.

When the group returned to Hantun, it was already the 26th day of the 11th month of the lunar calendar. The trip to Yunnan took a full 20 days, but fortunately there was a phone at home, in addition to taking the car, I had the opportunity to call home to report safety, and the family was not so worried.

Seeing Yoyo's return, the happiest are Didi and Zhiru. The two foodies stuffed their mouths with Yunnan's specialties, and followed behind Youyou to offer courtesy: "Sister, why have you been gone for so long this time, we miss you to death." ”

Yoyo pretended to be surprised and said, "It's really fake, it's not a few days, it's not like that." ”

Zhiru is so young, she retorted: "I counted that, it's been twenty days." Sister Yoyo, look, I'm hungry and thin. ”

Then he whispered: "Sister Dongmei's cooking is not as delicious as what you make, she doesn't know how to stir-fry, and the stewed dishes are not delicious, don't believe you ask me Brother Didi." ”

Didi looked at her and said angrily: "Don't ask me, I really miss my sister, I don't know how to eat like you." ”

Zhiru said puzzledly: "Brother Didi, you only say that you want Sister Youyou every time you eat, and I haven't heard it at other times." ”

Didi hugged Youyou's arm and shook it: "Sister, let Zhiru say, I'm also hungry, you can cook a delicious meal and treat your little brother." ”

Zhiru nodded violently: "Sister, let's eat hot pot today, I've been thinking about it for many days, but my mother just won't make it." ”

Didi cheered and ran out: "Sister, I'll go get sugar and garlic." ”

Looking at the two foodies, Yoyo had to take over the cooking. The eldest aunt disagreed, she said: "Yoyo, you better hurry up and study, the year-end exam is coming, junior high school is not going to elementary school, I heard Zhigao say that homework is difficult, just let Sister Dongmei cook." ”