Wang Guan also looked over, and saw that there were actually two knives in the box, two very delicate and beautiful knives.\\ Moreover, it was not an ordinary knife, it was actually a paper cutting knife.

However, surprisingly, at this time, Yu Feibai did not have the slightest hint of ridicule, but said with a little surprise: "The thing seems to be very good, I finally saw a decent object." ”

"Of course." Tang Qinghua also had a little color: "This is the bamboo yellow relief Kui dragon pattern ivory paper knife in the Qianlong period, which I begged for a long time and transferred to me with great sincerity. ”

For paper cutting knives, in everyone's imagination, it must be a small blade, not very valuable things. Actually, this is a somewhat biased impression. You must know that the paper cutter has entered the study of the literati a long time ago, at the latest in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and has become an independent study utensil.

In the beginning, sharp things such as scissors and knives were used as cutting tools, but later on, rice paper, which is soft and flexible, became popular. Everyone found that cutting rice paper with a sharp edge is easy to cut off, resulting in paper waste, and the use effect is not ideal. On the contrary, a knife with a slightly blunt edge is more useful, and it can be used to smooth out the paper while cutting it.

Therefore, paper knives made of various materials came into being.

For example, Tang Qinghua now mentioned the bamboo yellow relief Kui dragon pattern ivory paper cutter. Needless to say, the ivory refers to the handle of the paper cutter is an ivory material, but the blade is decorated with a brown bamboo yellow dragon pattern and pasted up, the inlay collage technique is exquisite, the pulp is bright, and it is a rare scholar's boutique.

When it comes to bamboo yellow, many people may not know what it is. In fact, bamboo yellow is made of bamboo bamboo, and after removing bamboo green and bamboo muscle, the paper-like bamboo yellow pieces are left. After boiling, drying, pressing and other processes, and then applying the complicated process of carving and pasting, the thin bamboo yellow slices can be firmly attached to the ivory blade.

The intricacy of the craftsmanship, and the degree of ingenuity and refinement. It's really amazing.

I don't know why, everyone always has a special preference for things like bamboo, wood and tooth horns. Perhaps this is the elegance of the literati, who feel that gold, silver and gems are too vulgar, so they appreciate the quiet, introverted, low-key and simple utensils.

The paper cutter made of bamboo paste yellow has a soft luster, not floating or arrogant, and the edge is restrained. It has a quiet and elegant charm, and it is naturally loved by everyone.

Anyway, after taking out the things, Yu Feibai couldn't put it down.

At the same time, Wang Guan also took another paper cutter to look at, and while admiring, he asked, "How much did you get for a very delicate thing?" If I have the chance, I'd like to collect it too. ”

"That's the number!" Tang Qinghua smiled but did not speak. Slowly stretched out a finger.

"One hundred thousand!" Yu Feibai nodded and said, "It's not expensive, but it's cheap." ”

"What a hundred thousand, is a million." Tang Qinghua said with a smile. Looking at his expression, it seems that he has earned it.

"A million?"

For a moment, Wang Guan and Yu Feibai were stunned. Although they don't know much about the market price of paper knives, they don't think that small and delicate paper knives can be worth a million prices.

"Do you have a fever? Brain-burned? Yu Feibai was surprised: "One thing is two or three hundred thousand at most, and two things are five hundred thousand if they die." A million must be cheating on you, and you're still complacent......"

"What, don't make me so stupid, there must be a reason why things are so expensive." Tang Qinghua smiled. Suddenly, he took out a photo in the box and handed it over: "Just look at it." ”

"Huh?"

Wang Guan looked up with a little curiosity, and saw that the photo was very old, and it was still black and white. The photograph shows a small office with a person sitting in it. With a paper cutter in his hand, he was dismantling official documents.

There are two key points on the old photo, one is that the paper cutter in the man's hand matches the paper cutter in front of him, which should be the same thing. The other is the person who uses the paper cutter, Wang Guan feels that he has seen it somewhere. It's vaguely familiar......

"Ye Shuai!"

Suddenly, Yu Feibai exclaimed in amazement, with a look of disbelief.

"Hehe, I'm blinding you."

At this time, Tang Qinghua said triumphantly: "This is the forty-ninth year, Ye Shuai led his troops to liberate Guangdong Province and was in charge of military and political affairs. At that time, on his desk, there were two of his favorite office items, one was a porcelain pen holder, and the other was a paper cutter with an ivory handle. Ye Shuai often uses it to open and read official documents, which can be said to be a knife that does not leave his hand. ”

"Really?" Yu Feibai excitedly picked up the old photo and looked at it, comparing it with the real thing. After a while, he slowly calmed down, and said with some suspicion: "Things look quite similar, but people only have one, why did they become two when they came to you?" ”

"I don't say, you guess." Tang Qinghua smiled mysteriously.

Yu Feibai frowned and said, "What kind of thing to sell, you must be fooled." ”

However, Wang Guan next to him was thoughtful, carefully observed the paper cutter in his hand, and then compared the paper cutter in Yu Feibai's hand, and immediately signaled: "This one of mine is imitation, and his one is genuine." ”

"How do you know?" Tang Qinghua was stunned.

"The real thing seems to have been repaired, and where the handle and blade meet, you can clearly feel a slight looseness." Wang Guan smiled and explained: "However, there is no such phenomenon in imitations, on the contrary, they are very strong and firm. In addition, the gloss on the sigil handle of the imitation ivory is also a little inferior to the real thing. ”

"You're right."

After a while, Tang Qinghua was a little admired: "Maybe it's because it's been too long, once Ye Shuai fell off the handle in the process of using the paper cutter." This made him very distressed, although he found someone to repair it later, but Ye Shuai no longer dared to use this thing easily, and simply asked someone to copy another one as a substitute......"

"The person who imitated is also a master, using similar ancient ivory carving, and then pasting bamboo yellow, it can be completely fake."

At this time, Yu Feibai was also amazed, and naturally put the two paper knives into his arms, and then said casually: "I'll give you a million when I go back, and the things will belong to me." ”

"Get out!"

Tang Qinghua said angrily: "Aren't you too expensive, shouting that I was cheated." Now I'm rushing to ask for it again, so I'm going to change my face quickly. ”

"I'm thinking about you too." Yu Feibai said cheekily: "Good brother, be righteous." It's just a hole, and I decided to sacrifice myself and jump down to help you fill it, which is interesting enough. ”

"Go aside."

After laughing, Tang Qinghua put away the paper cutter and continued to let the two of them look at his collection. All kinds of things are also messy, and the small bowl of Yingqing that Wang Guan sold him is also among them.

While admiring all kinds of playthings, time is also passing unconsciously, and it is evening in a blink of an eye.

"It's so late." Tang Qinghua inadvertently looked up and found that the sky outside the window was darkening, and the street lights were already lit up on the street, so he immediately smiled and said, "Go out to eat first, and then come back and see." ”

As for what to eat, Tang Qinghua and Yu Feibai looked at Wang Guan and asked him to make up his mind.

Wang Guan pondered a little, then made a decision, and said with a smile: "It seems that there is a saying that if you can't go to the Great Wall, you are not a hero, and it is a pity not to eat Quanjude roast duck!" ”

Before Tang Qinghua could speak, Yu Feibai expressed his dissatisfaction: "Wang Guan, you can eat roast duck whenever you want, it's rare for someone to treat you, don't save him money." Even if you don't go to hotels like Ritz-Carlton, Westin, or Gloria Lee, you can go to places like Mansion 8. ”

Wang Guan smiled, although he had never heard of these names, he was sure that the consumption in those places must be very expensive.

"Do you like to go?"

After glaring at Yu Feibai, Tang Qinghua changed his smile and said, "Wang Guan, don't listen to this guy's nonsense, he is too superficial." Those places are just high in consumption, and things may not be delicious. Why don't we go and eat private food? ”

"I know of several private restaurants, not only the environment is elegant and quiet, but also the chef in charge of the kitchen is the imperial chef of the state banquet, and everyone has a special skill." Speaking of this, Tang Qinghua himself has some aftertaste: "The eight major cuisines are complete, and they are full of flavor, which makes people hate to swallow their tongues." ”

At this time, Yu Feibai did not contradict anymore, but nodded in agreement.

"I want to eat roast duck now, as for the place you said, I'll go back next time I have a chance." Wang Guan said with a smile, but he was inevitably a little more curious about these so-called private dishes.

"It's okay......" Tang Qinghua nodded, a little embarrassed, and said frankly: "To be honest, if you want to go now, I don't know if I can get a place." ”

"Then you can book first, and we'll go tomorrow." Yu Feibai suggested: "Just book the Taisu Pavilion." ”

"Okay."

Tang Qinghua readily agreed, then beckoned the two to go downstairs, and drove them to the Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant. Business in the store is booming, and it can be said that the seats are full.

Fortunately, there were not many people who wanted the box, and the three of them went in smoothly. Although Quanjude is a roast duck restaurant, there are also other stir-fried, Tang Qinghua ordered two roast ducks, ordered many dishes, and filled the whole table.

"Everybody eats."

After the dishes came up, Tang Qinghua greeted with a smile: "It doesn't matter if you can't finish eating, pack it and take it back, and continue to eat it at night, otherwise where will you get the energy to last until the early hours of the morning......

Wang Guan is not polite, after washing his hands, the sliced roast duck dipped in garlic, sweet noodle sauce and other ingredients, directly stuffed into the mouth and chewed, only to feel that the fresh taste of duck meat has added a touch of spicy, the flavor is very unique, and people have endless aftertaste.

This meal lasted for more than an hour, and it was not over until it was very full and my stomach was a little stretched. After that, the three of them packed the rest of the dishes and returned to Tang Qinghua's place to continue admiring his collection.

In a flash, midnight passed, and the hour hand slowly moved past the number three, and shifted towards the number four.

At this time, the three of them were ready to go...... (To be continued)

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